198 – Behind the Scenes (14)
[ The magic sword hunter is targeting the martial arts club. ]
By the next morning, the warning was complete.
This is an issue that should never be taken lightly. Should I report this to the Eternia administrators? What will happen to the prom if I tell you?
Do I have to end up disappointing the two girls who let me go?
There were also some questions. The question was why this issue was only shared with me.
It was the same for Sion who carried the magic sword. Still, why did you point at me and warn me?
Anyway, it was definitely important information that Zion must know.
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I quickly prepared to leave.
After preparing a meal for Trisha, I went up to the second floor and knocked on her room door.
There was no answer and the door was locked.
“Trisha? Are you sick?”
She doesn’t answer my calls.
“I will leave first. “I prepared food, so eat it before you leave.”
***
Before the sun fully rose, I stopped by Rigbed and picked up the clothes for Zion that I had requested custom-made. And then I headed back to the dormitory in the Living Building, Wittruff Building. There, I sat in front of Zion’s reserved seat in front of the lounge fireplace and killed some time.
I put on a mask and called Shion through the maid, but she didn’t show up for a while.
Instead, it was Luna who greeted me.
She put on the flimsy mask she had used earlier and came and sat down across from me.
She just sat there without saying anything.
“….”
“….”
I spoke in a low voice so that others could not hear.
“Luna.”
“…… Huh.”
“Do you remember what happened yesterday?”
“… After carrying you on my back… “I don’t remember.”
“Nothing happened after that.”
“… “The kids told me everything.”
In that way, my white lie was immediately seen through.
In fact, while Luna was being carried by me, she muttered ‘I don’t want Damian to see’ about 30 times.
Luna fiddles with her mask with her hands, as if trying to make sure she is wearing it properly.
I guess the reason I wore it was probably because I was embarrassed.
Even if he did something unexpected like that, his impression of Luna will not be damaged. I wanted to convey this thought to her as is, but I doubted whether she would be able to accept it as is.
Just then, Zion, who had received my call, hurriedly walked toward her lobby.
Then he looked at us both from a distance.
“Luna, see you later. “I’ll also take care of your mask at that time.”
“… Huh.”
She also noticed that I had other business and left the room.
After Shion watched Luna leave in awe, she came and sat down where Luna had been sitting.
“It seems like you two are close friends. “Looking at the fact that the mask was also adjusted.”
I reflexively responded coldly.
“Don’t touch Luna.”
Shion’s eyes widen slightly.
And after a while, her expression sank as if she was somehow disappointed.
“… “I don’t mess with anyone.”
No matter what you say, you have to be able to trust it.
Then he handed her what she had prepared.
Shion wrinkled his brow after checking the contents of her letter.
“That illegal dance will end before it even starts.”
“You are also the owner of a magic sword. Do you know why the teacher did not tell you?”
Shion was lost in her thoughts for a moment.
“I guess that’s because it poses no real threat to me.”
“What does that mean?”
“Because we all know that it will not function properly if it is taken away by force. Besides, you wouldn’t want to mess with the sword master’s disciple for no reason. But your sword….”
“….”
“It’s a sword that even our teacher has never heard of. “I don’t know where you’ve been wandering around while I haven’t seen you, but I’m sure you’ve provoked the magic hunters.”
What that means is that my information was spread for some reason, but where on earth did it get leaked? Duchy? Eternia insider? Or is it someone close to me?
“How strong is the magic sword hunter?”
“It is not a group that can be identified. All those who approach to become the owner of the magic sword are called magic sword hunters. And the magic sword also does not settle on one owner. Most magic swords ceaselessly replace humans until the right owner appears. “The magic hunters are aiming for that.”
They say it as if the demon sword has an ego. I have never felt my demon sword self yet. Well, looking back on my wooden sword, its existence didn’t feel so absurd….
Shion looked straight at me and said.
“Has your sword settled?”
“What does that mean?”
“A magic sword that has not settled down with its owner will constantly attract magic sword hunters. “This is not the end.”
“Are you saying my magic sword could try to kill me?”
Shion nodded her head.
“How do I know if the magic sword has settled in?”
“I can feel it. A settled magic sword will save your life, while the opposite will send you to death. If it’s the latter, it will emit unclean energy to kill the user.”
This is a comprehensive explanation. But I can understand what it means.
A sensation that only those who have used a magic sword can understand. It was something I could feel with my body.
And I can be confident about my magic sword.
From the time we left Haman to the journey of Barbisia. My magic sword was with me through all the dangers of death and saved me.
If you wanted my death, you wouldn’t have answered the call. My magic sword was completely integrated with my will, like an organ in my body.
Rather, I’m not sure if I’ve settled down… It was a wooden sword. I don’t know if it was a magic sword or something, but anyway, that guy did something unexpected and unexpected.
“There is no doubt about my sword at all.”
I placed the custom dress box I had packed ahead of time on Sion’s lap and got up. It was to report the Sword Master’s warning to the bachelor’s office.
Shion looked at the box strangely.
“What is this?”
“Your dress. “It’s a prom soon, so don’t waste too much on it, but when applications come in, please accept them in moderation.”
Shion answered coldly with her disgusted face.
“I’ve never asked for anything like this.”
It wasn’t something I was forced to wear, and I didn’t lose anything by not wearing it.
“If you don’t like it, you don’t have to wear it.”
“….”
***
Professor Candinella said as he returned the Sword Master’s letter to me.
“There will be no interruption of the prom.”
“So, am I leaving the ball?”
She shook her head.
“You won’t escape the prom either.”
“How do you take this warning?”
I don’t think you’re going to ignore the Sword Master’s warning.
“The Sword Master must have had a great desire to test you.”
“So you’re saying the warning written here is false?”
“No, what is written is true. But there’s no need for you to step forward.”
“….”
I’m confused. What on earth are they planning to do? She held it up to reassure me.
“You don’t have to worry. “Because we also obtained intelligence about the magic sword hunter.”
“….”
She grinned at me. There was no sense of crisis in Professor Candinella’s attitude, to the point where she wondered if this was okay.
“A guest came and decided to become a mercenary for Eternia for you.”
“Are you a guest?”
“Okay. In particular, he is someone who has some connection with your teacher. Would you rather take care of Trisha’s condition?”
“Is something going on with Trisha?”
She had been bothered by the sudden disappearance since yesterday.
“An official letter was sent noting Trisha from attending her prom. I guess… I guess it’s because a lot of outsiders attended the prom. They are extremely concerned about safety. “She seemed very disappointed.”
It appears that this was not an internal decision of Eternia.
“….”
That’s why you locked yourself in her room. She often felt like there was a problem somewhere. I will try to comfort her in my own way, but I think it will be difficult to recover from her broken heart.
***
I don’t know if Lilith was a good teacher, or if dancing was easier for her than she thought, but she was now quite adept at moving her body to the rhythm and taking the steps.
And Lilith also seemed to feel the same way as me.
“… “You learn quickly.”
“Can’t we now go to a higher level with music?”
Lilith, who was dancing with me in the dark forest, leaned her head on my chest. Then, he relaxed his strength and completely surrendered himself to me.
Still, the dance line did not break down. Because I was completely in control.
“… There’s no need to go any higher. “If you dance better here, women will hate you.”
“Why?”
“… Because I feel like I’ve been around too many women. “Her skills improved so quickly.”
“….”
“If you remember the beat, you can apply it to any music and use it. “If you have this level of learning ability, adapting to music will be no problem at all.”
If being proficient is the problem, you can just pretend to be clumsy whenever necessary. When it comes to learning, I always wanted to do my best.
“There are still a few days left until the prom. “I want to learn more if possible.”
“… Then I’ll teach you the last dance.”
Lilith stood on tiptoe. And then he overlapped my cheek.
Because our faces were pressed together, I could hear Lilith’s breathing very clearly in my ears.
I don’t tend to lose my composure easily, but even I found this close contact irritating.
She came back to the rhythm and spoke in a low voice like a whisper.
“… “Did you find a partner?”
“Yes.”
“This…” “It’s a dance you shouldn’t do if you’re just in a partnership.”
“… Then?”
“Only romantic relationships are allowed.”
It is indeed worth it. If someone had seen this, it would have been a very embarrassing sight.
“….”
“If I learn this, one day I will be able to use it.”
Lilith’s breathing was irregular. This couldn’t be hidden because it was attached to her body. It was clear that she was also receiving strong stimulation.
After finishing her lesson, Lilith took a few steps away to straighten her clothes and pack her luggage.
“You taught me everything I needed to teach you.”
“So this is it?”
Lilith was lost in thought for a moment and then answered belatedly.
“… Huh.”
Then she took out a silver box the size of her fist from her pocket and handed it to me.
“What is this?”
“It’s a music box. “If you need music, just go with this.”
“… Is there anything you need in return?”
“No. Just come by once during the prom and say hello. “That’s enough for now.”
***
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After work, on a quiet moonlit night, I waited for someone inside the greenhouse.
After waiting for a while, relying on an oil lamp, someone carefully opened the greenhouse door and entered.
A sloppy mask hanging over the face. Golden hair. It was Luna.
“Are you here?”
“Yes.”
Luna came next to me and sat down on the chair that had been prepared in advance.
“Are you going to wear that masquerade ball too?”
Nod your head.
I thought so. Clumsy processed products are not acceptable. That was my occupational disease.
I wanted to prevent Luna from getting hurt again because of the mask.
“If you go, will you give it to me?”
“Yes….”
She took off her mask and placed it on my hand.
I checked the condition of the mask. Although it was evident that she had worked hard to trim her eyes, her eye sockets were asymmetrical and too large and thick to fit Luna’s small face.
Immediately I took out a carving knife from my pocket and started trimming it. The reason I called Luna to the greenhouse was to make her a mask for her prom.
Luna did nothing and just watched me.
“If you’re bored, it’s okay to look at pictures.”
“… “I like doing this too.”
The night deepened.
We prepared for the upcoming prom like that.