Unexpected affair (2)
Trainee Rainan headed to the back of the Mage Tower. Leaves were scattered in the desolate clearing, and researchers gathered in twos and threes on one side of the corner.
Before long, the researchers who had discovered Reinan rushed towards him and surrounded him.
“How have you been?”
“What does Leonard say?”
“Are you dating?”
Like a press conference, countless questions pour in.
Ryann coughed and held out his hand.
“Big, big…”
Then, the researchers handed over a bunch of bills they took out of their pockets. Reinan kept the bills and counted them.
Hannom Dusigi Seoksam Neoguri Squid Yukgaejang······
A total of 172 per. They paid twice as much as the promised amount. Indeed, Leonard’s information has value beyond imagination.
Researchers hurried Rynnan like someone in a hurry to the bathroom.
“Is the amount right?”
“Oh, tell me now.”
“So they said they were dating or not?”
Lynan folded the bill neatly and put it in his pocket. Then he said softly.
“that is······”
Leonard, who did not comment on his question.
It would be nice if you could cut it off and say, ‘If you date, you date’, ‘If you don’t date, you don’t date’.
He gave an unanswered, ambiguous answer. However, if he conveyed the words intact, he could have been beaten by the researchers. The reward money will also be taken away.
The money you need to meet your living expenses this month.
So, Lynan made his own guess. I recalled the situation a little while ago.
– I will make no comment.
A very upset voice. A surprised look on his face.
Considering Leonard’s personality and various circumstances, it was clear that the two were dating. It’s because the safe return service and the healing invention project are like that.
Crucially, I heard that Leonard had a secret relationship in the past.
I’m not sure who that is.
Regardless, it will be the same secret relationship this time.
“I’m dating you.”
Rynan said in a stern tone.
Upon hearing that, the faces of the researchers suddenly darkened. Exclamation flowed everywhere.
“ah······”
“Nonsense······”
“Huh…”
Some had tears in their eyes, and some exchanged money as if they were betting.
“Look, dating is right.”
“I recognized it from the time Leonar-nim’s sleeping period overlapped with Narsha’s vacation period. It’s clear that the two of you went out to play.”
“Somehow, he also did a team project with Narsha.”
Mixed joys and sorrows.
Either way, Lynan put his index finger to his mouth.
“Everyone, you know you have to keep secrets, right? What I said is an absolute secret.”
“·······”
The researchers nodded their heads in unison.
They also had to keep their secrets. Because Rainan was the only source of information on Leonard at the academy.
“Then I’ll just go.”
Ryanan left first. Before long, the researchers also left the clearing one by one.
From that moment on, rumors spread that Leonard and Narsha were dating.
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the next morning.
An ordinary bathroom found in any mansion.
gurg gurg murmur
Narsha washed her face with running water. After wiping off the water, I looked in the mirror in front of the sink.
My eyes are watery. Because I stayed up all night with shame. I don’t know how many times I’ve had my blankets on all night.
An embarrassing situation to think about again.
“Aww…”
Narsha grabbed her hair as if pulling it out, then let it go. He sighed deeply and wiped his face with a towel.
“under······”
It’s already too late to regret. There was no way I could do anything about it.
There was no magic that could turn back time, and erasing memories was virtually impossible.
I had no choice but to humbly accept it.
Narsha left the bathroom. As I was getting ready to leave, the crystal ball placed on the desk turned purple.
——–!
Text messages flooding in like crazy since yesterday afternoon.
I thought it was about a dinner party, so I didn’t have the confidence to handle it, so I didn’t check it yet. It was a kind of escape from reality.
But how long can you stay away from it?
Now is the time to face reality. whether it be insults or ridicule.
Talk tok-
Narsha threw her head back and tapped the crystal ball. As if watching a scary movie, I looked at the text box with narrow eyes.
“······what?”
However, the content of the text was strange. It was completely different from what was expected.
Narsha, who opened her eyes lightly, poked her head into the crystal ball.
[ Music box: You said you were dating Leonard? why didn’t you tell me I’m sorry! ]
Am I dating Leonard? What kind of bullshit is this?
I also checked all the text messages that arrived earlier. They were all about the same thing.
[Meriel: I sincerely congratulate you on dating Leonar-sama… it’s just that the two of you are happy…]
[Lalina: If you go out, do you tell me in advance that you are dating? What a surprise I was at the dinner party! Really bad Narsha! ]
[ Chapien: Lee Yeol~ I haven’t seen Narsha like that, is she really hot? Instead of saying that we’re dating, do you stamp your lips? ]
[Mage Tower Master Catherine: I heard you’re in love with Narsha? well thought out If you do too much work, the efficiency will decrease…]
Researchers were convinced that Leonard and I were in a relationship. As a result, the ‘kiss’, which was a mistake, was naturally justified.
Narsha narrowed her eyes.
“Hmm······”
I left work at the same time as going to work yesterday.
I didn’t mix a single word with the researchers, and I didn’t tell anyone about the dinner.
In other words, the explanation is solely Leonard’s.
But the next day, rumors spread that they were dating…
“······under.”
Narsha let out a mischievous laugh. He swept his bangs like he was dumbfounded.
Only then did the puzzle fit in my head.
Rumors of a romantic relationship were spread by none other than Leonard.
He kept in mind the riots on the rooftop yesterday, and he must have said that he was dating because he was worried about me.
That would make my position less embarrassing.
······Isn’t it? Leonard has always liked me.
Did you just use this opportunity as an excuse to fill yourself up…? Are you pretending you can’t win and dating…?
Narsha snorted again.
“Well, if it’s good, say it in words.”
What case is this? I’m really dumbfounded.
I muttered that, but I tried to pretend to be in a bad mood, but the corners of my mouth strangely rose. I couldn’t control the laughter that bloomed.
Narsha looked at the crystal ball with a hearty smile.
“Well… that’s kind of cute.”
Leonard’s text arrived just in time.
[Leonard: Didn’t you have a stamp at your house? it’s purple ]
Narsha’s gaze moved to the corner of the desk. A purple seal found in a shoe closet.
When I said there was a stamp I hadn’t seen in the house, it belonged to Leonard. It must have been dropped when I brought it.
Narsha immediately replied.
[ I have. Shall I bring it? ]
[Leonard: Thank you for that. When are you going to give it? ]
[ I am coming. go to the office? ]
[Leonard: No, come to the cafe in front of the Adonis building. ]
Why come to a cafe when there is an office?
Are you secretly asking me out on a date? boy······
“Hmm~ Heh-hmm~”
Humming a song unconsciously, Narsha picked out her street clothes. Today, I plan to try on something other than a robe.
I’m still meeting my boyfriend.
······Just now.
I am sitting at my desk in my office, blankly. I looked at the pile of letters on the floor.
“·······”
Hundreds of letters stuck in the cracks of the door like commendations.
I haven’t read all of them, but they are roughly similar.
Saying that I’m sad because I’m in a relationship, saying that I’ll wait for the rest of my life, holding my breath until we break up.
I wrote the song sound with extreme sincerity. I was tired just looking at it.
How to deal with all these letters…
Maybe this is why Leonard had a secret relationship.
I leaned back on the chair as if I was about to collapse.
“Ha… why did you do that, Narsha?”
Dating rumors started spreading around yesterday afternoon.
It wasn’t a suspicion, it was a certainty. Before I could explain anything, it became a relationship.
That means that one of them has admitted to being in a relationship.
Since I didn’t say anything, it must be Narsha’s fault.
It was a result that was expected to some extent.
If it wasn’t for a romantic relationship, Narsha’s position would be extremely embarrassing.
I could have been assassinated for a little lie.
No matter how it was, I thought I would give you a tip, but I thought I would do a minimal consultation.
Narsha seemed to be in a hurry too.
“······done.”
I shook my head slightly.
An unexpected open relationship.
It was a little embarrassing, but it was close to a good thing for me, who had to prevent Narsha from blackening.
I have a reason to stay by Narsha’s side, and black magicians will be reluctant to approach me just because I’m dating.
Gee-ing
I organized the letters with 「Yeomdong」. After stacking them tightly in the corner of the office, I opened the desk drawer. I searched for about 5 minutes, but I couldn’t find the stamp for paper payment.
I always carry it in my arms, but I haven’t seen it since yesterday. Not in the robe, not in the study, not in the office. It seemed to spill somewhere.
Looking back on time, the most likely candidate is Narsha’s House.
I texted Narsha.
[Have you ever had a seal at your house? it’s purple ]
[ Narsha: Yes. Shall I bring it? ]
A reply arrived right away.
As expected, it was dropped at Narsha’s house.
[Thank you for doing so. When are you going to give it? ]
[ Narsha: I’ll go now. go to the office? ]
The hand that was sending the reply stopped for a moment. Reflexively, his gaze moved under the desk.
Illegal medicine stored in the safe—Hercine’s vine.
Its unique sweet scent penetrated the thick safe and spread throughout the office. There was no way Narsha, a special healing magician, could not distinguish the scent.
We had to meet outside somehow.
I pondered for a while.
“·······”
Even though she’s my girlfriend, I can’t meet her on the street.
I was about to sharpen the [Ultimate Flame] in the tunnel, so it would be nice to be near there.
[No, come to the cafe in front of Adonis Hall. ]
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A cafe located near Adonis Hall.
Leonard and Narsha sat facing each other. Until yesterday, they were acquaintances, but today they have developed into lovers.
Could it be because of the strange temperature difference? No one was able to speak easily.
We looked around for no reason, glanced at each other, and when our eyes met, we lifted our coffee cups at the same time.
“·······”
An awkward silence hovering over the table.
There were many things I wanted to ask, but the two kept quiet. It was consideration for the other person.
Narsha took out Leonard’s stamp from her bag.
“here.”
“yes.”
Leonard took the stamp and put it inside the robe. The conversation ended there.
Silence ensued again.
“·······”
Leonard looked at his watch.
Now was the time to wake up. If it was like before, I would have left without thinking, ‘I’m leaving’, but from now on, I can’t do that.
It’s not that it’s not, it’s my girlfriend.
No matter what Narsha’s intention was, they were officially in a relationship, and there were many eyes around them. I had to be as kind as possible.
So Leonard used a trick of some sort.
“Have you had breakfast?”
According to the setting, Narsha always eats breakfast.
It was a plan to take advantage of that and leave the position naturally. I tried to end the meeting with a so-called ‘Let’s have a meal next time’.
“uh? morning?”
Narsha was slightly surprised and asked back. She didn’t show it on the outside, but on the inside she was very embarrassed.
‘Ah… I came after breakfast.’
Leonard’s question was unexpected.
Apparently, he seemed to want to have breakfast with them.
Still, it’s our first date, but I think I mustered up the courage to ask, but I can’t say that I ate it.
Narsha shook her head awkwardly.
“No, I didn’t eat…? Shall we eat together?”
“……Didn’t you eat?”
Leonard smiled shyly.
It was a disaster. I just asked I even ate breakfast. That said, I can’t say that I ate it now that I asked about it first.
Leonard got up from his seat crying and eating mustard.
“okay. let’s go Is brunch okay?”
“Uh, yes…”
Narsha also shyly followed him.
An unexpected date and a breakfast that no one wanted began.
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boo woo woo
A sedan headed for Karios’ mansion.
Soon after, I saw a panoramic view of Cedric’s estate. Zeniel, lost in thought, stared blankly out the window.
“·······”
A town filled with memories of Carios.
It’s a place I’ve been to hundreds of times, but I had a different feeling today.
It’s because it’s the way to say goodbye.
It wasn’t Jeniel’s arbitrary judgment.
It was a decision that began with the recommendation of her parents, Oscar and Cecil.
-Jeniel. This father wants you to stop divorcing Carios.
-That’s what I think. Mom wants you to be happy.
The reputation of the Immortal Knights lost due to Sillock Gate.
The status of the Cedric family, who could be said to be the actual owners, also plummeted day by day.
In particular, as Terrios’ atrocities were revealed, the case of Karios’ prison raid was re-examined, and their reputation in the aristocratic family reached its worst.
It was no exaggeration to say that it was the downfall of the Cedric family.
At this rate, the Seirion family, which is connected by marriage, will also be sparked. The prestige of the Cedric family, which Oscar and Cecil had hoped for, actually caused a backlash.
Furthermore, since the marriage reward Terrios had promised was gone after his death, there was no reason to maintain a relationship with Karios any longer.
So, they decided to divorce.
“Im here.”
“It won’t be long. I’m waiting for you.”
Jeniel got out of the sedan.
The butler who had been waiting for her beforehand led her to Karios’ room.
“This way. You can go in.”
The butler bowed his head and walked away.
After staring at the floor for a moment, Jeniel knocked on the bedroom door. Then the huge door opened softly.
Kiki-Ik-
A dark room with curtains blocking sunlight. Dust floating among the dim halos.
Karios sitting somewhere there.
I met him about 2 weeks ago. I was very exhausted while I couldn’t see it.
To the extent that you can’t even smile when you see me.
“It’s been a while, Jeniel.”
said Carios. It was a tired-looking voice.
That helpless tone made Jeniel’s heart ache.
“······I know.”
Something groaned inside. Jeniel’s chin trembled slightly. The gaze turned to the floor.
It was a moment I had prepared for, but parting wasn’t always easy. Happy memories kept coming back to me, and I had to burn those dry memories myself.
The acrid smoke rising from the corner of my chest brought tears to my eyes.
“Don’t cry.”
Karios laughed lightly.
It’s as if you’ve intuited it all.
Tuk-tuk-
Water dripped from Jeniel’s chin. I wiped away the tears that kept flowing and clenched my fists. I slowly raised my head and looked at Karios.
said in a trembling tone.
“Let’s divorce.”
“·······”
Karios was silent for a while. Her expression and eyes did not change.
I just looked at Jeniel quietly, then answered in the same voice as usual.
“okay.”
Because the Immortal Knights fell and his family was in crisis, he couldn’t afford to love anymore .