Episode 34 – Visit (1)
34. Visit (1)
Sleep.
Especially heavier than usual.
As the eyelids slowly lifted, blood-red eyes were revealed.
Soft bed and cozy blanket.
The smell of herbs tickling the tip of your nose, and the warm sunlight caressing your skin.
‘No way, it’s not the third time.’
After checking the messed up mana circuit, Leon cheered that he was not dead.
Of course, I didn’t have the strength to scream, so I kept it to myself.
I don’t know how much time had passed, but my physical condition was still a mess.
It was impossible for my body to even raise my upper body.
‘I’m thirsty. ‘Why isn’t there anyone nearby?’
Leon rolled his eyes and looked around.
Antique furniture, luxurious decoration, clean facilities.
‘It looks like the Hellbridge family.’
And Leon, who recognized the unique design of the western part of the empire, was convinced.
‘Why are there so many flowers and letters?’
What are those piled up on the table?
“What!”
At that time, Sibi, who was carrying something hard, found Leon awake.
Leon, whose throat was burning at that moment, smiled happily.
“Oh, give me some water…”
“Oh, Young master has woken up!”
Shibi hurriedly ran out of the room.
“No f*cking water…”
* · * *
Gulp, gulp, gulp.
“Kya~!”
“Where does it fit in your mouth?”
“Wow. “Isn’t it a joke to feel dizzy?”
“Giggles. It was made with the sap of the World Tree, so that’s how it should be.”
“······?”
Hearing the word sap of the world tree, Leon looked at the empty bowl again.
The western part of the empire borders the Great Forest, the territory of the Elves.
So, I heard that the Hellbridge family that rules the West and the Great Forest are trading with each other, but the World Tree.
Aren’t things related to the World Tree things that money can’t buy?
“Is it okay for you to give me something so precious?”
“Don’t worry.”
Ervion Hellbridge, the head of the Hellbridge family, smiled brightly.
As soon as he heard that Leon had woken up, he burst into the room less than five minutes later.
“If you think of it as a reward for saving our youngest daughter, it’s not enough.”
“······.”
Leon gently turned his eyes away from Erbion’s burdensome gaze and asked.
“By any chance, how many days has it been since I collapsed?”
“In terms of date, about three days have passed.”
So, I fell into the devil’s race on Thursday, so it was now Sunday morning.
“I guess you’re curious about what happened.”
After observing Leon’s expression, Erbion was the first to speak to her.
“First of all, not a single cadet died. “You’re welcome.”
However, among the Class J cadets, there were several who were seriously injured.
Unlike Class A, which had sufficient military strength to survive in the demon world, and Class B, which received help from Class A.
It was damage caused by bravely fighting off the demon beasts alone.
‘If it had been like the original, I would have joined class G.’
Leon clicked his tongue slightly.
Still, just the fact that not a single person died after entering the Demon World was a remarkable enough feat.
“It was also fortunate that our family happened to be nearby.”
Originally, the Hellbridge family had mobilized troops and were stationed in the outermost part of the Siruntel Demonic Land.
It was for the purpose of removing a demon that suddenly occurred recently.
If even one demon escapes and attacks the village, a massacre will occur.
There is no choice but to enter by calmly taking each step from the outside.
In the meantime, I heard that the cadets, including Celia (the most important one), had suddenly been transferred to the inside.
The three brothers of Hellbridge turned their attention and led the knights all the way to the center.
This was the reason why rescue arrived so quickly.
Elbrion, who had been explaining in detail for a while, suddenly stood up.
“Thank you.”
And then he bowed his head deeply towards Leon, who was still lying spread out.
Although he is the head of a family and a great noble with the title of Duke.
He gave up his pride to a pale young boy.
This was a greeting given as a father of a child.
“I heard everything from Celia. “She ran from the other side of the mountain and risked her life to protect the guy who was left alone without a weapon.”
Leon made a mysterious expression.
Somehow he seemed overly kind.
It seems like Celia exaggerated a bit.
“Our family will never forget this favor. “I make a promise in the name of my Hellbridge.”
At Elbrion’s words with deep eyes, Leon slowly nodded his head.
It wasn’t a bad thing to be in debt to the Hellbridge family, one of the most powerful people in the empire.
I will probably use it in some way later.
After that, Ervion expressed his gratitude using various words.
Although Leon answered jokingly, he firmly stated that he preferred cash in kind.
“It’s okay to be as comfortable as you want. “If you feel uncomfortable or need anything, let me know.”
“Thank you.”
Hearing the urgent shouts of greetings coming from outside, Erbion slowly stood up with a bitter smile.
“Leon!”
Snap!
Celia, wrapped in bandages, burst into her door.
“I guess I’ll just leave. I’ll see you later.”
“Yes, let’s take a look.”
“Leon, Leon!”
“······Daughter, can’t you see your father right in front of you?”
“Oh, come out! “You’ve seen it a lot!”
Celia pushed Erbion away without hesitation.
Ervion looked a little glum and exchanged a look with Leon before leaving.
For some reason, Leon’s smile was slightly distorted by the reluctant look in his eyes.
Help!
Celia finally reached her bed and roughly grabbed Leon’s face.
“Leon…! Are you okay?!”
“Um…No? “Can’t you see that I can’t even get up right now?”
Leon chuckled and made a painful sound as a joke.
“······!”
Celia’s eyes turned red.
“Ugh…!”
She cried and hugged Leon’s upper body.
“Ah, evil! Hey! “It’s a joke, a joke!”
Leon struggled in pain, pouring salt into his wounds, but she rubbed her face against his chest as if she couldn’t hear him.
“aaa!!”
* · * *
Ttogak, tttogak!
The sound of urgent shoes echoing on the marble floor.
Aria, who had cast strengthening magic on her body, was quickly crossing her hallway.
She wanted to use Blink as much as possible, but she could barely hold back since she would be kicked out if she used magic carelessly here.
He, a mere commoner, came all the way inside the Duke of Hellbridge Castle.
It was possible thanks to my status as an academy cadet and the justification of visiting Leon in the hospital as his friend.
Soon, Aria arrived in front of the hospital room with the help of citizens passing by.
She approached her door, adjusting her clothes and messy hair.
However.
“······Did you?”
I stopped at the sound of conversation coming from beyond the door.
“······How did you do it?”
“It’s not really…”
Leon’s voice answering the woman’s question.
Aria secretly used hearing enhancement magic.
“Isn’t it a bit dangerous power?”
“Maybe?”
“Don’t use that.”
“Did I write it because I wanted to? Anyway, you shouldn’t talk to anyone. It is a secret.”
“Yes. “I’ll keep it to myself.”
‘······What?’
Aria’s face hardened.
Who is that woman talking to Leon?
What is the secret that only those two know?
My heart is pounding uncontrollably.
It felt like a black fog was covering her head.
Feeling unbearable, Aria threw open the door, forgetting to knock.
“Master, sir…?”
And I saw it.
“Huh, Aria?”
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The sight of Leon lying on the bed, unable to move.
New scars on her face.
Aria’s heart sank, and at the same time, her worry and relief swirled violently.
“Master…”
Her eyes began to water.
“It’s a patient’s room. Why don’t you knock?”
Hearing the cold voice coming from next to him, his eyes immediately turned cold.
Neatly cut purple hair and fox eyes.
Celia, the woman who was chatting affectionately with Leon, was sitting on the bed.
Subtly, she leaned her body towards Leon.
“······.”
“······.”
The two gazes meet.
A strange current flowed.
Deep and heavy.
Aria stared at Celia with her sunken eyes.
Celia did not avoid her eyes either.
1 Second, 2 seconds, 5 seconds.
Aria’s face became cold enough to let out a chill.
At that time, a gentle breeze began to blow around Celia.
“······What are you doing?”
Leon’s shaky voice separated them.
Aria suddenly changed her expression and rushed towards Leon.
“Master, how did you get hurt like this?”
Aria came close to Leon’s side and grabbed his hand.
“I was so worried when I heard the news!”
“No, does that mean you came this far?”
“Of course you should come!”
Soon after, the two started talking amicably.
“······.”
Celia narrowed her eyes as she found herself in possession of the sack of barley she had unexpectedly dreamed of.
The two appear to be much more comfortable and friendly than you.
“Ha…?”
Celia, filled with inexplicable irritation, let out an eerie cynicism.