Triangle relationship (1)- modified
That night.
I sat down in the mansion’s study and took out the Textbook. I drew “Francis’ Quiz Game” with a pen.
Jjiik-
A case that ended after twists and turns.
For a week, he honed the interpretation of attack techniques, and as a result, he succeeded in interpreting barrier magic.
You have to master both offensive and defensive techniques at the same time.
In addition, it is a barrier magic that only Frederick of 「Versatile」 can solve in the original work, which requires interpretation of black magic.
Defense magic was the ‘king of the end’ from the beginning, so I didn’t have much to worry about. The problem was to interpret the attack spells and black magic, but fortunately I did it before the countdown ended.
The ability of 「Magical Insight」 was a step up.
In addition, all participants who deviated from the original work, Jeniel and Elia, were saved.
It also succeeded in reducing the number of victims compared to the original.
But why…
Why are you so uncomfortable?
Could the guilt I felt at Ketrick’s funeral be repeated?
“under······”
I covered my head with both hands. I tried to forget the 8 people I couldn’t save because of Dave’s death.
Today’s results…
It was the best I could do.
I worked for a long time to interpret the barrier, tried to save the participants even when they lost their reason, and did my best to save everyone.
More than this was too much for me.
It was beyond my ability.
······So let’s not blame ourselves anymore.
Because it was the ‘best in the worst’ that I could do.
“after······”
I closed my eyes and picked my breath. I tried to keep my composure as much as possible.
But my heart rate was still fast. It was an expected tragedy, but mentally it was difficult to endure.
I didn’t know it when I wrote it, but when I actually experienced it, it was shocking beyond anything else.
People exploded and died right in front of their noses, so it has to be.
Moreover, the mana was exhausted, so he was more sensitive. Tonight was very exhausting both mentally and physically.
“·······”
I confirmed the following incident with 「Text Book」.
“Imperial Guard Joining Test” to be held in mid-May.
As the Empire’s best defensive wizard is officially scheduled to empty the academy, a huge incident occurs.
‘Warlock Luca Delos’ and ‘Former Archmage Frederick’ will engage in a bloody battle, and monsters will attack the academy.
This was also an incident that could not be disclosed in advance, and in order to reduce the number of victims, he had to start polishing offensive magic from today.
But… right now I’m in really bad shape. He wasn’t in a good physical condition to use magic.
So, let’s take a day off today.
＊＊＊
Academy’s auditorium surrounded by black magic
Jeniel stands alone in the place where the smell of blood is suffocating. All around was covered in darkness, and the auditorium was eerily silent.
That time when I felt a sense of fear.
-Please try interpreting this formula. I’ll give you a 10 second time limit.
Francis’ cool voice rushed in. chin-! Spells floated in the air.
Suddenly, a scream rang out in the darkness.
-Sa, save me!
-Uh, mom… Kyaaagh!
– Hey you bastard!! What is the answer!!!
-aaa!!
Jeniel covered his ears. However, a terrifying sound flowed through the cracks in his hands.
Poo-! Poo-!
The sound of flesh breaking was heard.
aaagh-!!
The sound of sabotage was heard.
The voice that caused extreme fear got closer and closer, and at some point it became quiet. Everything was silent, as if it had stopped. Jeniel slowly removed his hand.
“·······”
I couldn’t hear anything. Like the first time, the inside of the auditorium was silent. This time, I opened my closed eyes. Let’s slowly lift our eyelids
“ah······”
Participants in their seats were glaring at each other. It was the diabolical gaze he felt when he was about to reveal the correct answer. At the same time, the bodies of the participants exploded from afar.
Poo-! Poo-!
Even at the moment when her body exploded, she cursed while keeping her eyes fixed on Jeniel.
– You die too. why do you live
-die. I mean you die too!
The moment when even the participants right in front burst out, and even Jeniel’s body turned red!
“Kyaaak!·······”
Jeniel opened his eyes. I could see the familiar ceiling of the bedroom. All of the horrible situation just now was gone.
dream.
It was a terrible nightmare.
“Ha ha… ha…”
Jeniel wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Cold sweat broke out all over his body, and his heart was beating like crazy.
Anxiety started after coming home.
I lost sleep several times and ended up having nightmares. I looked at the clock and it was 6:00 AM. I couldn’t even sleep for 4 hours.
I wanted to sleep more, but I was afraid that I would have another nightmare. I couldn’t even get a good night’s sleep. I suffered from insomnia due to extreme anxiety.
Time passed without being able to do this or that, and eventually the morning sun rose.
“Haam-…”
Jeniel gave a small yawn and headed to the bathroom. It was a waste of time to lie still, and I had to leave the house in an hour.
Chica Chica-
I was brushing my teeth as usual, but my hands were shaking. For some reason, I felt uneasy.
It seemed like something terrible was going to happen somewhere.
shoot ah-
The same goes for taking a warm shower or lighting a soothing lavender scented candle.
I couldn’t control the anxiety that was spreading in my heart. At the same time, the appetite also decreased.
Even seeing his favorite strawberry salad and pancakes, he was indifferent.
“I will eat next time.”
“yes? really····? But is it your favorite food?”
“I know. Strangely, I am not hungry.”
Jeniel got up from the table. I came out lethargic like a person without a soul, and headed to the academy in a car prepared in advance.
It was for case statement and psychotherapy. After a while, we arrived at the Imperial Academy.
Unlike usual, a strict atmosphere flowed in the academy, which was controlled by Ministry of Magic agents.
As I pulled over at the front door, a Ministry of Magic agent came over and identified Jeniel.
“Participant No. 38, Researcher Jeniel from the Department of Pharmacy. Identification has been completed. If you go to Peter’s Small Hall, another agent will guide you.”
He reached out and pointed toward the inside of the academy. The driver followed the instructions and drove the sedan to Peter’s Small Auditorium.
A blue-haired Ministry of Magic agent was waiting in front of the auditorium guarded by armed Immortal Knights. When the sedan stopped, she approached with a smile.
“Is that right, Jeniel?”
“yes.”
“hello. My name is Helena, a field agent belonging to the Ministry of Magic. This time, I am in charge of Mr. Jeniel. Go in first.”
Helena smiled and pointed to the entrance to the small auditorium. Jeniel followed her into the small auditorium. As if to ease the tension, we talked the entire way.
“Did you sleep well last night?”
“No, I’m a little crazy.”
“Such… these are the symptoms experienced by survivors of major accidents. It’s hard, but it gets easier after a little time. What about meals?”
“Rice is also… yes.”
“It must be very difficult.”
Helena nodded her head in sympathy. Soon after, we arrived inside the small auditorium.
The small auditorium, originally without a screen, had a false wall, and Helena guided Jeniel to the last seat.
The atmosphere was like a bright interrogation room.
“After a brief inquiry, I will receive psychological treatment immediately. If you find it difficult to make a statement, please tell me at any time.”
“yes.”
“First, a question about the whole incident…”
Helena read the questions in the questionnaire in order.
Since Jeniel was last in line, he had already figured out the circumstances of the incident, and it felt like he was examining the authenticity of the incident rather than obtaining new information.
“In the last question, when Professor Leonard manifested his magic, he was teleported to the top of the auditorium. About a minute passed, and when I came back, the situation was all sorted out. Are there any distortions or omissions in this process?”
“No, everything is true.”
Therefore, the statement was quickly concluded. After saving the documents, Helena opened the door to the interrogation room with [Depression]. He came out and pointed towards the entrance to the small auditorium.
“You see seven doors over there? This is a room for psychotherapy. From there, go into the middle room. You worked hard to respond to the case statement.”
“yes. Helena-sama also worked hard.”
Jeniel nodded and headed to the middle room. Then I stopped and caught my breath.
“ha······”
While making a statement, I remembered the incident, and the anxiety started to flare up again.
My heart rate jumped, my hands sweated, and I felt a little dizzy.
Especially when I was alone like now, I became more anxious. I wanted someone by my side to protect me.
“after······”
After barely calming down, Jeniel started walking again. I wanted to receive psychological treatment as soon as possible, even if it was only for a second.
When there were only a few steps left to the middle room.
“uh······?”
Jeniel’s face strangely brightened. Not only that, but my mind was also at ease. It was because of a certain scent that I felt behind the door.
The fragrant body odor of someone familiar from a long time ago.
The person who saved himself at every moment of crisis.
Jeniel opened the door to the middle room just in case.
＊＊＊
I waited for my turn in the psychotherapy room.
There was only one healing magician who was put into psychotherapy.
There are two people in each room.
Because the supply was significantly less than the demand, the waiting time was quite long. Besides, my partner hasn’t come yet.
Considering the characteristics of 「Sword Arrow」 and 「Crimson Blade」, my partner is probably…
Ki-Ik-
Just then, the door to the psychotherapy room opened. My head naturally turned that way, and Jeniel was standing in front of the door.
“It was you, Leonard.”
Jeniel smiled lightly and sat down next to me. It was as if the aftermath of the tragedy had remained, and it seemed calm. There was something subtle about this person who was always bright and gentle.
Change did not come only to Jeniel. I was also strangely calm. I wasn’t taken aback by Jeniel’s appearance, and it wasn’t like I couldn’t control my mind like before.
It was just nice.
As if meeting someone you’ve been waiting for a long time.
The atmosphere changed during the day.
In the midst of that unknown sense of difference, Jeniel asked.
“How are you feeling? it’s okay? Yesterday’s mana consumption must have been severe.”
“I have recovered a lot. you?”
“It’s me, because I’m not hurt…”
It was then.
Vibration echoed in the next room and a loud sound was heard.
thud-!
At first glance, it sounded like a door being kicked. It wasn’t too much noise, but Jeniel’s face turned pale in an instant. Even the slightest sound made me feel uneasy.
Jeniel said in a trembling voice.
“Le, Leonard…”
I looked at her with eyes that seemed like she would cry at any moment. The already beautiful eyes deepened. Jeniel held out a kind hand.
“Hold my hand…”
“·······”
I pondered for a while.
Can I really hold that hand?
Could this have anything to do with infidelity?
Normally, this wouldn’t be the case, but it wasn’t a one-sided situation right now.
Jeniel was complaining of extreme anxiety.
His breathing quickened, and his fingertips trembled slightly.
I didn’t know if I would die.
It is natural to give first aid to an emergency patient.
This is absolutely not my personal selfishness.
It was friendship between friends, not feelings between a man and a woman.
As a colleague who overcame the crisis together, it is only right to grant such a request.
So it would be okay if I held your hand.
“····Okay.”
I nodded with a troubled face. He reached out his hand as if he couldn’t help it.
The moment I tried to hold Jeniel’s hand.
bang-!
The door of the psychotherapist’s seat opened roughly and Narsha entered.
“Boy, did you put glue on each room? The door won’t open once dirty .”