I Became an Adulterous Character in the Academy chapter 13

Mountain climbing is a mecca for adultery (1)

the next morning.

Ketrick’s funeral in the backyard of the academy.

Many people gathered to commemorate Ketrick, the only victim of Freshman MT.

Not only new students, but also professors, executives, and nearby residents. Everyone mourned the young man’s death in unison.

The same goes for the beautiful female professor in her 30s, Reina.

“·······”

Reina looked at Ketlik in the coffin.

A student who always had a bright smile. An executive who led students with overflowing responsibility. It was even more unfortunate because he was a student who had listened to his lectures several times.

“Rest in peace…”

Reina placed a single white rose in the coffin. After saying goodbye to the deceased, I headed to the place where the professors were gathered.

“That is a very strange thing.”

“That’s right. How did Professor Leonard- Huh? Professor Reina.”

Franklin, who was talking with the professors, greeted Rayna. The other professors also stopped talking and looked at Reina. Reina let out a short sigh.

“To come together over something like this. I’m sorry…”

“I agree. A young man with a bright future has become like that…”

“It is unfortunate.”

Everyone stayed silent as if they were grieved.

There was frequent silence at the funeral hall, but it was not very pleasant to Reina, who was sensitive to gossip. I did enough to mourn. What I am curious about now is the conversation the professors had.

Reina asked in her characteristic pretentious voice.

“By the way, what were you talking about? Did something new come to light?”

“Ah, that. We were talking about Professor Leonard.”

“Professor Leonard?”

Naturally, the tone rose.

A topic that every woman is interested in. It was good to ask, too.

“Why Professor Leonard?”

“I was selected as a professor in charge of Elia in freshman MT.”

“I heard that far too!”

“Well… I defeated Dark Diorer in this MT.”

“yes?? Dark Diorer?”

Raina, who involuntarily made a loud noise, hurriedly covered her mouth. Dark Diorer is a top-notch monster that even attack mages can’t catch. There was even a separate team in charge of the Immortal Knights.

But to think that neither Karios nor Frederick, but Leonard, an outsider in offensive magic, defeated Dark Diorer.

It was a real surprise.

“How did Professor Leonard…”

“It’s hard for me to understand, but whatever it is, I’m very fortunate. Thanks to Professor Leonard, the first team of freshmen survived without any injuries.”

“From the rumors you hear at first glance, you will receive a commendation from the emperor.”

“You are indeed a candidate for the Archmage.”

“Incredible····”

An attack magic that has been holding back Leonard since before. Have you finally broken through that limit?

If that’s the case, if Leonard’s talent is effective for offensive magic, wouldn’t it be the first defense-type archmage to be born?

While thinking so, Reina’s rational radar detected a tremendous attraction. Familiar, yet thrilling ‘enchanting aura’.

It seemed that ‘he’ had appeared nearby.

swish-!

Reina turned her head following her instincts.

Seductive man holding a white rose. A professor who draws attention to the extent that it is a nuisance to come to the funeral.

As expected, it was Leonard.

The women who discovered Leonard felt guilty about the same time. It’s because emotions that shouldn’t be felt at a funeral have bloomed.

‘What can I do, he’s so handsome…’

‘I can’t believe a white rose is so romantic…’

‘I shouldn’t think like this, but I want you to give me that rose.’

All those thoughts were read by Reina.

An ability that has not been revealed to the world, “Mind Reading”.

As long as there wasn’t a huge difference in mana, I could read that person’s thoughts.

It’s a rare ability, but it wasn’t always good. Franklin’s sly gaze scanned Reina’s body.

‘Your body is really… I admire it every time I see it.’

······Perverted bastard.

Even if you wear a flat robe, you look like you’re born.

‘It tastes like rice.’

Reina purified the eye she threw away after seeing Franklin with Leonard. A face that looks particularly distressed. He was so handsome that even those who saw him suffered.

I wanted to read my mind with mind reading, but it was impossible due to the huge difference in magic power.

“·······”

Leonard, who had finished his mourning before he knew it, headed to the place where the students, not the professors, were gathered. A firm expression and a calm gait. From the looks of it, it looked like he was trying to shout something at Selina.

“Professor is coming…”

“Ah, yes.”

The students around Selina also felt that way. Celie, who was comforting her sister by her side, slipped away.

‘Ehh… I’ll hear it again.’

Not long ago, some professors came to Selina and scolded her.

-You should have put the safety of students first! You are entirely responsible for Ketrick’s death, Selina.

-It’s pitiful. I believed you were talented, but you’re the worst student council president.

Among them were Professor Harrington and Julia. I’ve heard that Professor Leonard said, ‘You should place a professor in charge as a safety guard’, but since the accident happened without listening to him, it was obvious that he would be strongly punished.

“·······”

Selina bowed her head like a criminal. Standing in front of him, Leonard said in a cool tone.

“Selina.”

“sorry···”

“I have no regrets. It is not your fault.”

“I’m sorry- yes…?”

Selina slowly raised her head.

The students around me also looked like ‘Did I hear it wrong’?

“What is that…”

Everyone was taken aback, but Leonard continued as if it were natural.

“All of this is my fault.”

The sincerity that comes from the face.

If it wasn’t for Leonard, a bigger disaster would have happened, but he was blaming himself.

For a moment, Selina was speechless and unable to say anything. I just stared blankly.

“So don’t beat yourself up too much, you just did your part.”

“·······”

“Even Ketrick’s death is not your fault. It’s all my fault.”

“Oh, no. professor. This is me-“

Before Selina, who came to her senses belatedly, could say anything, Leonard leisurely left the funeral home.

In a situation where everyone throws stones, maybe Leonard could throw the biggest stone. But alone defended. It wasn’t just a pretense, it was sincerity from the heart.

“what? Why is that the professor’s fault?”

“I know·····”

“Did you say something to comfort me?”

The students looked at the back of them as they receded.

Was he such a warm-hearted person?

＊＊＊

I left the funeral home and sat on a bench in the parking lot. I just stared at the floor for a while.

“·······”

What is this feeling you are feeling right now?

What is the reason for this rampant eating?

Could it be that Katrick is dead?

At the student council booth, did you get attached to the kid you’ve been with for only 2 hours?

That’s absurd. Ketlik is a fictional character made up of only ‘type’. It was nothing more than a ‘device’ that heightened the fear of the first team of freshmen. It was a common, short-lived extra.

But why?

Why am I so uncomfortable?

Was it because he attended a funeral that was not written in the original story and witnessed Ketrick’s parents weeping?

Or was it because he recognized Ketlik as a whole person?

It doesn’t suit my tomboyish personality.

It was a guilt that even I could not understand.

“under····”

I walked through the academy to freshen up. After a full circle, it got better.

When I returned to the parking lot, a sedan I hadn’t seen was parked there. It’s the same model as my car, but it’s not my car. The time Ergon decided to come was 10:00 AM. There are still over 20 minutes left.

Then the owner of that sedan is…

“Leonard.”

Then, I heard Karios’ voice from behind. I inadvertently turned my head. There is one voice, but two people.

“ah·····”

A beauty standing next to Karios.

White skin reminiscent of an elf, and noble yet sophisticated features. It was Jeniel.

Jeniel, whom I met after two weeks, was still beautiful. enough to make me dumb

“It’s been a while, Leonard.”

Jeniel smiled shyly and waved his hand. My heart sank at the clear tone. When I just looked at him without answering, he increased his tone with a charming voice.

“It’s been a while – why are you ignoring me?”

Then he came up to me and hit me on the right arm. A slender fist shook my heart. I was obviously hit on the forearm, but my heart ached.

pounding- pounding-

As expected, she couldn’t resist Jeniel with something like “restraint.” The preparation and patience so far melted in one touch.

“・・・・Uh, uh. long time no see.”

I was talking nonsense. I don’t know what I said because I was nervous.

“what? It’s been a while since I’ve seen you, so it’s very chilly.”

When Jeniel pouted in disappointment, Karios stopped her.

“Jeniel. Leonard was the first to discover Ketrick’s body. Even carrying his body.”

“yes? ah·····”

The two of them must have also visited Ketrick’s funeral.

After hearing the general situation, Jeniel realized his mistake. I gently covered my mouth with seomseom corn.

“I’m sorry Leonard…”

Puss in Boots looked up at me with deep eyes, like a cat. Stunning beauty to the point of being stunned. For an instant, my lips trembled involuntarily. Then this time

“it’s okay?”

He grabbed my stretched hand. Her warmth blinded me.

“Isn’t it very difficult?”

“·······”

it’s tough. Resisting the urge to wear a pod right now.

I pulled my arm back and freed Jeniel’s hand. A strong aftertaste lingered around, but I finally endured it and asked Karios.

“by the way. Why in the parking lot?”

“Why? It’s because of the support mission.”

Support mission for areas affected by beasts.

The Imperial Academy selected 30 high-ranking wizards. Not just the professors, but also Narsha, Jeniel, and other Mage Tower researchers. High wizards who have been called upon by the state must participate in the mission regardless of the reason.

Karios pointed to the sedan.

“We must start now. Are you still there?”

“I am at 10 am.”

“I see, I have to hurry up because I have to drop off Jeniel at ‘Daglania’.”

Karios’s assigned area is Calderium. Since ‘Daglania’ is in the opposite direction, it was to start earlier than others.

“Wait a minute·····?”

Karios, who was thinking hard about something, looked at me.

“Leonard. I heard that you are also going to Daglania to apply?”

“right. I go there too.”

“Good. Go with Jeniel in your car.”

“What·····?”

I involuntarily frowned.

The ride with Jeniel was an unexpected scenario. Even in the original work, Leonard and Jeniel depart separately. Because Leonard doesn’t come to the funeral. However, unlike the original work, a variable occurred while I attended the funeral.

“no.”

I shook my head vigorously.

It’s already dangerous, but I didn’t know if I would lose my temper if I went to the car together.

“For what?”

“Because I hate riding in my car.”

“That is very strange. I heard you gave me and Jeniel a ride last month.”

“It was then, but not now.”

“It’s forced.”

An endless scuffle between a master of offensive magic and a master of defensive magic.

“Please.”

“no.”

“I have to go to Calderium as soon as possible. It’s dangerous because the extermination of demon beasts hasn’t been completed yet.”

Is it dangerous only there?

It’s more dangerous inside my car.

“I couldn’t sleep at night because I was worried about the residents of Calderium.”

Are you worried about those people?

Aren’t you worried about your fiancée?

“I beg you, Leonard.”

Karios put his hands together. But I couldn’t allow it. Whether kneeling or making a grand call, I will never tolerate it.

The time when I refused endlessly.

“Yum, Leonarung.”

Jeniel called me with a crushing voice. I wondered why, and he was holding a hair tie with his mouth.

soon after

Swoop- Swoop-

He brushed up his noble platinum hair with both hands. Not only the sides, but also the hair on the back was swept up, revealing Jeniel’s fine neckline and pure white nape. After that, I tied my hair with a hair tie.

Dumb hair by name.

“Do you really hate going with me?”

“·······”

The head is shit, but the face is gold. It was such a gorgeous look. If the loose hair is pure white beauty, the ponytail has a sensual beauty.

I was momentarily relieved.

“······no. get on.”

i’m crazy

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[Sage Time]

Cooldown ▶ 1 hour

Hold time ▶ 5 minutes

Until next use ▶ 45 minutes 13 seconds

I bought it for 50 points, but it was useless in front of Jeniel. My heart was still beating. Just being in the same space made me feel weird.

The hardest thing to bear is the faint smell of Jeniel’s shampoo wafting through the car. Every time the car rattled, I felt a jolt. It was as deadly as it looked.

Kwaaak-·······

I persevered to the point of tearing the sheets, and after many twists and turns, I arrived near Daglania.

“We have arrived, Master. It seems that we can go there by car.”

As Ergon said, the road was cut off. Daglania is a mountain village of about 500 people. Access by car was impossible. I had to walk from here.

“Good work.”

“Thank you, Ergon.”

“no. I will be back in three days.”

Delivery period is 3 days.

Enough time for two hot-blooded couples to fall in love.

But if you’re determined, you’ll be able to hold on for about three days.

I closed my eyes and recalled the past.

It reminded me of the blunt Lee Jin-wook of the past.

Lee Jin-wook, a writer who was indifferent to women and focused only on novels!

Lee Jin-wook, who only pursued money and success!!

“after······”

My mind became sober. It seemed that the mind control was successful.

“I will go.”

I got out of the car and started walking down the street. I originally planned to leave Jeniel, but

“hey! go with me.”

Jeniel, who got off late, followed suit. It was strange. I was definitely going to get ahead, but before I knew it, my steps matched the pace of Jeniel’s.

“Why are you in such a hurry? Let’s go slowly.”

“······okay.”

We walked side by side in the woods.

tweet-

Pleasant birdsong and refreshing grass smell.

Excited, Jeniel started to chatter.

“Daglania. Have you been?”

“no.”

“It’s my first time too. I’ve heard that it’s very cute and pretty, aren’t you looking forward to it?”

“yes.”

“I am very excited too. I’m sorry to come to you like this.”

“I know.”

I responded in the shortest possible way. Fortunately, Jeniel’s talkativeness gradually decreased. The deeper you go, the steeper the terrain becomes.

“Ugh… high.”

In terms of experience, it seemed to be about the same as Mt. Bukhan in Seoul. It was okay for me, but it was too much for Jeniel.

Jeniel, who was a little behind, reached out his hand to me.

“Leonard, hold me.”

“·······”

In an instant, a thousand thoughts came to mind.

Should I catch that?

Or should I just ignore it and go alone?

If she ignores it and goes alone, she will be at odds with Jeniel and will be able to reach Daglania sooner. This will also be effective in preventing adultery in the future.

However, Jeniel is the only pharmaceutical wizard who was put into Daglania.

If Jeniel arrives late in Daglania, the treatment of the wounded will be delayed and the condition will worsen. In severe cases, you may die.

·······Determined.

This is not to satisfy my self-interest.

It is compulsory to sacrifice for the cause.

Thinking so, I grabbed Jeniel’s hand.

Even after

“Leonard’s hand.”

“It’s really steep here.”

“Pull me.”

Repeated several times.

It was difficult at first, but I didn’t hesitate after that. As they pushed and pulled each other, their skinship increased naturally. In the process, something that I do not know whether it is ‘friendship’ or ‘affection’ was sprouting.

······Shit.

I felt like I knew why there were so many affairs in mountaineering clubs.

Even in the aftermath of the character traits 「Red Flames」 and 「Dragon Arrows」, various embarrassing situations were created.

For example, being surprised by a flying fly.

“Mom!”

“…!”

“Ah… I’m sorry Leonard…”

Like getting your foot caught on a rock.

“Eck!”

“careful.”

“thank you····”

The two characteristics that attracted female students at the student council booth also worked on Jeniel. He continued to make minor mistakes.

I had no choice but to move with Jeniel at the fore for safety.

“Haha I’m sorry… I keep causing trouble.”

“it’s okay.”

I climbed up the toxic steep mountain road.

In the meantime, things finally came to a head.

“Uh, uh-!”

Having stumbled, Jeniel fell backwards. Because we moved close together, Jeniel’s body attacked me and we fell down the mountain.

Degururu- Kudang-Dang-Tang-!

Fortunately, thanks to the barrier I manifested, I wasn’t seriously hurt. However, I felt an unknown frustration. The feeling of being pressed by something heavy.

“Ugh… Are you okay, Leonard?”

“yes. you·····?”

When I opened my eyes, I saw Jeniel lying on top of me. At the same time, Jeniel also opened his eyes.

“I’m fine too… ah…”

Two eyes facing each other.

A close distance, less than a hand’s span, where each breath touches.

A dramatic cliché created by 「Red Flames」 and 「Sword Arrow」.

“·······”

“·······”

In the distant mountains where no one was there, it was quiet as if time had stopped. As if the world would never know what was going on here .