Different Dreams (2)
At the same time, A-2902 in the Mage Tower.
Narsha’s private laboratory.
Even though it was the weekend, Narsha went to work at the lab. It was to prepare for the Healing Magic Tournament hosted by Raigon Kingdom, along with his teammate and only companion, Music Box.
Narsha passed the pile of data to the music box.
“This is last year’s screening criteria, and this is the previous year’s screening criteria. The back page is a list of water magic. Read it.”
“Oh come on, look thorough. Okay. I’ll check it out right away.”
The music box carefully read the data Narsha handed over. It was the concentration that would be sucked into the paper.
In the meantime, Narsha looked at the application form that the music box had pulled out.
It was a time when I quickly got used to it by skimming through it.
───!
The crystal ball placed on the desk shone.
It was a text message. Narsha inadvertently checked the contents.
[Leonard: If time permits, let’s have dinner. ]
It was very embarrassing.
The guy who didn’t usually reply once, what kind of wind did he contact me?
That’s why we suddenly have dinner.
“·······”
Narsha stared blankly at the crystal ball. The crystal ball was dyed purple once more.
[Leonar: Yerina-nim and Regilos will come too. ]
The second letter that arrived later.
Yerina is a pharmaceutical researcher, and who is Regilos? It’s a somewhat familiar name.
Narsha asked the music box as if possessed.
“······hey.”
“Oh, sorry. I have read almost all of them.”
“No, no, who is Regilos?”
“uh······?”
The music box raised its gaze.
“If it’s Regilos, aren’t you Professor Leonard’s younger brother? Do you remember coming to the academy the other day?”
Then he tilted his head towards Narsha. I read the text written on the crystal ball.
The data the music box was holding fell helplessly to the floor.
“Great······”
“why? What?”
“I thought you were going to introduce your family? I guess you really like it a lot. Aren’t you thinking of marrying me?”
“·······”
At the kind interpretation of the music box, Narsha silently blinked.
＊＊＊
Me, Regilos, Yerina.
If an odd number of people met, there was a high possibility that one person would be left out.
Considering the closeness of the three, there is a high probability that Regilos will be alienated.
However, this event was hosted exclusively for Regilos. It was a place prepared to fill the guy’s selfishness.
For that reason, I called another one.
Jeniel has the risk of having an affair, and it was obvious that he would monopolize Yerina’s attention, so Narsha, who is moderately familiar with me, is a little closer to me.
“·······”
‘Fondryer’, a high-class restaurant near the academy.
I sat across from Narsha as planned. Regilos was seated next to me, and Yerina was located across from him. Maybe that’s why a smile bloomed on Regilos’ face.
“Nice to meet you all. I am Regilos, a member of the Imperial Guard.”
Regilos placed his hand on his left chest and slowly lowered his head. It was the unique greeting method of the Imperial Guard.
It’s a 180 degree change from before, when he only nodded his head.
A more mellow voice than usual.
All of this was to look good for Yerina.
“I know Yerina-nim because I’ve seen her a few times, and I’m new to Narsha-nim. I heard a lot about you.”
Regilos held out his hand like a gentleman. Narsha suddenly grabbed his hand. I looked back and forth at Regilos with a puzzled expression.
“You’ve heard a lot about me…?”
“sure. He praised you so much that you were a researcher with both beauty and skills.”
Regilos’ gaze turned to me. He sent an unspoken message through his eyes.
“Isn’t that right bro?”
“·······”
I stared at him silently.
I can assure you, I never told Regilos about Narsha.
In the office, he was busy delivering ‘instructions’, and the relationship between Leonard and Narsha was a secret love affair.
The current comment was just a modification to relieve awkwardness, or to show off one’s manners—approaching strangers first. It was an obvious trick.
Still, I have a request from Regilos, and it would be natural for him to fulfill this much.
I said nonchalantly.
“Is not it. Because it is a public fact.”
Then, I looked around Yerina and Narsha.
“The introduction was long. Eat before it gets cold.”
“yes! I will eat well.”
“·······”
Yerina smiled brightly, and Narsha silently raised her spoon. Dinner started like that. As soon as Yerina picked up the food, Regilos started talking.
“It feels like we’re seeing each other in about 3 months, Miss Yerina. How have you been?”
“yes. It was fine.”
“I was very worried, but I’m glad.”
“Yes······?”
Yerina gently put the fork down. It was definitely a disgusting comment to listen to while eating.
“Ah yes. Thank you for your concern. Regilos-sama, how have you been?”
“Hey, I’m dedicated day and night for the peace of the empire. It’s overwhelming at times, but I’m enduring it with a sense of duty like deterioration.”
“Aha… that’s right.”
“Especially in recent years when black magicians are on the rise, I have been alert and guarding the Emperor’s side.”
“You are amazing. haha······”
Yerina smiled awkwardly.
It seemed very burdensome, but somehow the two of them continued their conversation. When Regilos asked a question, Yerina gave a short answer, and Regilos responded in detail to Yerina’s question as a matter of etiquette.
“What are your hobbies, Yerina?”
“There is nothing.”
“I see. For reference, I am reading, listening to classical music, debating, horseback riding, contemplating, and meditating.”
“I see…”
Yerina seems to be having a hard time.
I’m sorry, but I couldn’t help it.
It was the best way for the Imperial Guard and the weaklings.
“Recently, I am studying liberal arts. I am learning mainly manners.”
“He is a wonderful person in many ways.”
“Thank you for looking at me like that.”
Regilos scratched his head in embarrassment. As a result, the conversation between the two was interrupted for a moment.
Yerina looked at me without missing the opportunity. looked at the rescue.
“·······”
But I turned away. I ate food as slowly as possible and delayed the time. A bitter feeling of guilt pierced his chest.
“What is your blood type?”
“O brother.”
“I am also the same blood type. How could such a coincidence… Then what about the constellations?”
Regilos continued the conversation again.
This time it ended with a glance, but next time there was a chance that Yerina would talk to me.
In order to prevent such a major accident (?), I asked Narsha.
“Is the food right for your mouth?”
Narsha, who was moving her cheeks, hurriedly swallowed her food. He licked his lips again and said.
“… it’s delicious.”
“Then I’m glad.”
The conversation ended just like that. I had nothing more to say than I thought. It was a big deal.
“·······”
A quietness that contrasts with the seat next to it.
Fortunately, before Yerina had a gap, Narsha spoke first. He said with his eyes fixed on the plate.
“But why did you call me? It’s not really a combination I would wear.”
Me, Regilos, Yerina, and Narsha.
It was definitely an odd combination. It wasn’t even the same department or work place, and there was no reason to eat together.
However, it is impossible to tell the truth.
I wandered around randomly.
“It’s good to know each other. We will continue to see each other in the future.”
Then, Narsha shook her shoulders. He slowly raised his head and looked at me.
“······What?”
“why? Aren’t you going to see it?”
I laughed lightly.
This time, it wasn’t just a sound. It’s not wrong, I have to stick with Narsha until the end of the novel.
Because the warlocks are looking for talented people who will become the best healing wizards in the empire in the future.
Because it is the worst handshake in existence, resurrecting the Great Devil in the original work.
“Bar, what kind of bullshit are you talking about all of a sudden while eating?”
At those words, Narsha lowered her head again. I muttered as I rummaged through the soup.
“A project meeting or me. Don’t be fooled by people’s eyes.”
Judging by the reaction, it must have been as disgusting as Regilos.
A project meeting by the way? It was a really good topic to talk about.
I naturally opened my mouth.
“How is the mood of the project these days?”
“So-so. The drinking team isn’t working properly.”
“Can you tell me what I said?”
“You go to the meeting and tell me.”
······
The long meal was finally over.
Yerina got into the car of the Ministry of Magic agents, and Narsha went back to the Mage Tower.
The academy site with only Regilos and the two remaining.
boo woo woo-
Looking at the car leaving, Regilos grinned. I said, stroking the back of his head.
“Is it that good?”
“No, do you love me?”
Regilos quickly turned his head. There was a strangeness in the big eyes.
“I will marry Yerina. I will give birth to many children like rice cake toads and live happily ever after. I’ve already decided on a honeymoon destination.”
It was the most serious look ever.
To go overboard with just one meal. Besides, the other person is a homosexual…
I shook my head reluctantly.
“okay. Do as you please.”
“I want to officiate from President Frederick. Is it possible to have enough connections with your brother?”
“If you do what I asked you to do, I will think about it.”
He tapped the boy’s pants pocket.
“Carry a micro-crystal ball with you at all times, and don’t act emotional no matter what. got it?”
“Oh, I understand, so stop talking.”
Regilos shook my hand as if it was annoying. Taktak- After tidying up my clothes, I looked up at the night sky.
“Ha… I don’t want to go back. Yerina-nim isn’t there, and the atmosphere is completely ruined.”
It was about the Imperial Household Guard.
Even if he didn’t show it on the outside, he had his own worries. Well, the empire was turned upside down by this incident, but Regilos couldn’t be comfortable. Furthermore, since he was the second son of the Adonis family, the pressure would be doubled.
“Can’t I just sleep in my brother’s office for a day? Tomorrow’s duty is in the afternoon, so it’s okay to go late.”
“Speaking weakly.”
I lightly tapped Regilos on the back of the head.
“Go back quickly.”
“I-ssi, I just did it, so why are you hitting me?”
Regilos grumbled and moved on. It was a speed that was worse than that of a tortoise.
I murmured as I watched the back of me receding.
“Don’t worry too much.”
I’ll work it out somehow
＊＊＊
The next day, the imperial palace battle.
In the grand throne room, the gods are lined up on the left and right, and the great emperor Arnold sits on the highest seat. Arnold looked down with his eyes wide open. A relaxed attitude as if he had mastered reason.
On the other hand, my gods strongly raised their voices.
“Your Majesty, the imperial family shield found in the bosom of the black magician is said to be genuine after appraisal.”
“Right now, all members of the Imperial Family Guard must be investigated and severely punished.”
“It is. You must take measures to prevent the evil forces from setting foot in the imperial palace.”
The Emperor’s ability is 「Foresight」.
Because he had mastered both myopia and farsightedness, he had been aware of this incident for a long time. The emperor knew all the truth and inside story related to him.
But Arnold took no action. They didn’t come out and tell the truth, and they didn’t bother to punish those behind them.
I just looked at the things below with pitiful eyes.
“Be quiet.”
“······” “·······”
Everyone shut their mouths at the emperor’s words. A chilly silence lingered in the audience room.
Arnold slowly turned his head and looked at the tomahawk right next to him.
“Guardian Captain.”
“Your Majesty.”
Temporary Guard Captain Tomahawk got down on one knee and bowed.
“My gods say that, what do you think?”
For an instant, Tomahawk’s face stiffened. The strong eyes trembled slightly.
“I’m sorry to tell you-“
“It happened. We will hear it at the hearing in two days.”
Arnold looked away coldly. It was because he had already confirmed Tomahawk’s answer with [Foresight].
“Is that even an excuse…?”
Arnold shook his head in frustration.
Maybe it was because he was the temporary guard captain who didn’t have much experience. They lacked the wisdom to overcome the crisis. If this continues, the Imperial Household Guard will be in great trouble in the near future.
It was going to flow according to the fate that was set.
I’m sure it will be…
“······under.”
A slight smirk flowed from the emperor’s lips. A man suddenly came to mind.
The one who changes the predetermined future and reverses his own destiny.
Leonard Adonis has emerged as a promising archmage candidate.
It was no exaggeration to say that his family and the Imperial Guard were one. In other words, Leonardo will not just sit still and watch this situation. I will try to clear the stigma at all costs.
“indeed······”
Will he be able to change the future that has been decided this time, or will he be able to rescue the Imperial Guard from danger?
Will they be able to protect the members who will be sacrificed in the process?
Such trivial questions amused the emperor. Because Leonard was always the one who drew out a new future.
“Everyone go away.”
“““I will serve you, Your Majesty.””
The emperor smiled fiercely and waited for the future to come.
＊＊＊
Headquarters of the Imperial Guard.
Regilos and all other crew members lined up in the hallway. A spleen air flowed through the desolate building.
jerk- jerk-
After a while, Tomahawk returned from the Imperial Palace.
Members of the crew all held out their imperial family shields. Tomahawk slowly walked down the hallway and checked the members’ Imperial Guard plaques. A bloody aura dwelled in his pupils. Even Regilos, who was always arrogant, felt numb at this moment.
jerk- jerk-
In no time, Tomahawk’s steps reached the end of the hallway.
After finishing the sword, Tomahawk let out a deep sigh.
“under······”
The unit commander who followed asked.
“It looks like everything is genuine this time too.”
“I guess so. Where the hell did that goddamn imperial family shield come from?”
The imperial family protection plaque, which is equivalent to an imperial family pass.
It is given to all members one by one, and if lost, it can be reissued after going through a complicated authentication process. It is also clearly recorded in the roster.
In short, if the imperial family shield was found in the arms of a warlock, one must be missing. There should have been a record of reissuance.
But I couldn’t find any trace of it anywhere. Even the Imperial Family Guard is genuine.
An ironic situation that is completely incomprehensible.
Tomahawk, who was agonizing over his forehead, spoke.
“Today, only the exterior watch officers are forward.”
Chuck—!
10 members came forward one step. Among them was Regilos.
Tomahawk looked around the crew.
“The outside gaze looking at us is not good. Someone curses at them as renegades, and others point their fingers at them as weaklings who sold their beliefs. The size of the accusations will only get bigger as time goes on.”
It was an honest and unwavering voice like a giant tree.
“However, our purpose is only to protect His Majesty, nothing more and nothing less. We must only think of His Majesty’s safety. Even in the face of criticism from the world, we must stand firm in protecting His Majesty.”
“·······”
“So, if someone curses in front of you or treats you like a renegade, ignore it. Think only of the duties of the Imperial Guard. The same goes for the rest of the team, okay?”
“””yes!!”””
A loud scream echoed in the hallway.
Normally, he would have put on a satisfied smile, but Tomahawk silently left. It was an unresponsive sensitivity.
“Let everyone disperse now.”
The unit commander followed him out.
Only after the two were completely gone, the crew let out a sigh of relief. Regilos slumped down in place.
“under······”
After the incident of the Imperial Family Guard broke out, it was a series of breathtaking days. The imperial family shield was inspected three times a day, and internal security became more stringent. They even watched each other.
It was definitely a family-like atmosphere before, but somehow it turned into a thin ice sheet.
“Stand up. I have to go to duty.”
Then, someone reached out to Regilos. It was James, his roommate and fellow on-duty officer.
Regilos grabbed his hand and pulled himself up.
“Ah, let’s take a break.”
“Are you crazy? The atmosphere is still not good, how much do you want to be criticized?”
“It’s a joke, a joke. Anyway, be serious.”
Regilos clicked his tongue and headed for the exterior of the imperial palace.
Today’s duty is the front gate guard.
It was the duty of guarding the entrance to the imperial palace and inspecting passers-by. Because the imperial palace did not have many visitors, it could be said that it was one of the honey guard posts. Moreover, since I was standing with James, there was nothing to be bored with.
“James of the Imperial Guard, I’m here to change duty in Regilos.”
“okay. Good job.”
The seniors who were on duty in the morning left.
Regilos and James stood in front of the entrance in an upright position. We talked with ventriloquism while keeping our eyes fixed on the front.
‘When will the atmosphere be relaxed?’
‘I know yeah. I can’t even eat properly because I’m not paying attention.’
‘I thought it would go to a long-term battle if I messed with this.’
‘Don’t talk nonsense. Then-‘
A group of people leaving the imperial palace just in time.
James paused reflexively. Because I spoke in a low voice, my gods did not hear it.
“Tsk tsk…”
“To entrust the imperial palace to such things is the end of the world.”
They glared disapprovingly at Regilos and James. As Tomahawk said, it was an unpleasant gaze.
Regilos spoke as the gods completely separated.
‘What are you looking at, you old-fashioned old men? If I plug it in, it will float with magic.’
‘So. Those bastards are the most fucked up.’
Most of them were from attack mages.
When I saw the little ones in action, it was clear that they were the lesser class haters. Those guys are in charge of politics, so the empire looks like this.
‘I don’t know when I’ll look back.’
‘On the day they die, take off your clothes and breakdance in front of the imperial palace.’
‘A lie.’
‘Really. Where is that slope?’
While we were chatting behind our backs for a while, a group of wizards approached us from afar.
A dark blue robe, shoulder straps, and a skull pattern on the chest. It was the Immortal Knights.
For an instant, Regilos and James’ expressions hardened.
“Hey, those bastards-“
‘right. Let’s just spend it quietly.’
‘That’s how it should be.’
Regilos also had no intention of causing trouble. I was going to take Tomahawk’s advice.
“·······”
A gap that gradually narrows.
Soon the head of the group stood in front of the entrance. It was Rectacio, the current temporary knight commander. Rectacio looked back and forth between Regilos and James and said sarcasticly.
“You were still guarding this place. I thought he would have been kicked out and sat on the sidewalk.”
Then the knights spilled arsenic. They both pointed their fingers at each other and added a word.
“That’s right. His Majesty the Emperor is too lenient.”
“You pitiful weaklings. To join hands with a warlock without knowing the grace of the empire that took care of them.”
Regilos took a step closer in the midst of the accusation. He held out his hand with a grave expression.
“Please present your pass.”
“I’ve heard that it’s a genuine piece of imperial family protection, let’s start with an explanation.”
Rectacio raised an eyebrow. In the first place, as if the main purpose was to sarcastic the two, he did not readily respond to Regilos’ request.
However, Regilos tried to ignore it.
“I repeat. Please present your pass.”
“What? How dare you ignore me?”
Took, Rectacio pinched Regilos’ forehead with his index finger.
“This ignorant bastard dares to speak of the Commander of the Immortal Knights? Did your superiors teach you that?”
Tok, tok, tok.
Pushed away at the end of each sentence. It didn’t hurt that much, but the offspring was hurt. I wanted to punch right away.
Regilos endured that urge. If there is a commotion here, it will harm the Imperial Guard.
“Last time, I repeat. Please present your entry permit. If you do not comply, I will arrest you as a red-handed criminal.”
“What is this bastard?”
Rectacio’s face crumpled.
“Who are you arresting? are you me How dare you?”
This time, he pushed Regilos’ shoulder hard.
Regilos, who had been pushed back two steps, stood in front of Rectacio again. I looked at him with wide eyes.
“Please stop.”
“How dare you give orders to your superiors? This is a completely clueless bastard. Well, there’s no way that the Imperial Guard, which didn’t even have an official captain, could’ve done the education properly in the first place.”
Rectacio shook his head.
The ‘official captain of the Imperial Guard’ mentioned with that dirty snout. It was a term referring to his father who died while on duty. He crossed a line he shouldn’t have crossed.
Regilos clenched his fists.
“I told you to stop.”
“Then why do you search for it first and have the kids educated only once and for all? In any case, what are the capabilities of the weaklings?”
“·······”
Pop–
In an instant, something snapped in my head.
My heart was boiling hot, and the reason I was barely holding on to evaporated in an instant.
It didn’t matter what happened to the Imperial Guard now.
I had something more important than that. He who curses his family will never be forgiven.
“Cancel that…”
Regilos muttered quietly. At the same time, the magic power of the whole body was warmed up. Formidable auras were condensed on both hands.
Geeeeing————!!
As if Rectacio had waited, he further provoked Regilos.
“What if I don’t? Are you going to attack with it?”
“Yes, you 10-year-old…”
Regilos raised his hand. He tried to swing his arm towards Rectacio’s face.
The moment that James right next to him didn’t even have time to stop, a moment of impulsiveness.
Just before falling for Rectacio’s trick.
Susseusut-!
has disappeared.
Rectacio’s body. The dirty muzzle of the guy who used to spit out dirty words.
Rectacio’s traces were annihilated without a trace, and only cold wind whistled on the ground where he disappeared. It was a phenomenon incomprehensible to common sense.
“·······”
Regilos slowly lowered his arm. The burning intent to kill faded, and I just stared blankly at Rectacio’s empty seat. Other members of the Knights Templar had similar reactions.
“Uh, how…”
“What is this…”
“Nonsense······”
The entrance to the imperial palace where everyone was dumbfounded.
James, barely awake, asked Regilos.
“You, did you do it?”
“no. It’s not me…?”
······Meanwhile.
Swept away by unknown magic, Rectacio woke up in an unfamiliar space. What a study it was. A cool space where light penetrates through the curtains and the hour hand ticks.
“…?”
Rectacio looked around the inside with a puzzled face. His slowly turning head stopped at some point.
A large desk at the back of the study.
Leonard sitting there looking through some papers.
Slowly-
Leonard handed over the papers in an undisturbed manner. It was an extremely weak look.
Just as he was about to say something, another wizard came into Rectacio’s field of vision.
Rectacio sat down helplessly.
“ah······”
The man who will become the leader of the Immortal Knights in 4 years.
A man who represents the attacking class of the new era, and a nobleman whom Rectacio must uphold regardless of rank.
Karios Cedric.
That sky-like being was looking straight at Rectacio with furious eyes.
“Tell me again.”
Karios rose from his seat with the momentum to strike and kill him at any moment. Rectacio’s face was reflected in his eyes filled with strong hostility.
“I mean, talk about my best friend’s father again .”