quadrilateral (1)
“I’ll call you around noon. Can I choose the menu on my own?”
“sure. As long as it’s not a freak, everything is fine.”
“Ah, no way. I know a good restaurant, so just trust me.”
Yerina raised her thumb at Jeniel. My mouth was hanging over my ears the whole time we were talking.
It’s the first meal with Jeniel, so it’s bound to be good.
“Then I will go. See you later.”
Yerina bowed her head and left the lab. The Ministry of Magic agents also followed her.
Finally, there are only two labs left.
I preoccupied the seat where Yerina sat. When I put the documents I had brought on the desk, Jeniel hurriedly ran over and sat down next to me.
“Is this it?”
“yes. Just in case you didn’t know, I brought all the data from 4 years ago.”
“Oh- you’re the only one after all?”
Like a child who received a Christmas present, Jeniel checked the documents with excitement. These were the theoretical test materials that Leonard had presented so far.
Since the Imperial Academy is extremely reluctant to leak test content, all test papers are discarded after scoring is complete. Therefore, only the professor in charge had the materials for the previous exam.
The problem is that all of Ryan’s documents—dissertations, academic journals, research materials, and exam papers—have been confiscated by the Ministry of Magic.
For Jeniel, there was no way to get the previous test papers.
In short, I had to write a theory test with my own strength. Besides, during the cold war with Karios, I was the only professor who could be helped.
“There is a fixed framework for the theoretical exam, so it would be helpful to make it after looking at it.”
“Thank you so much Leonard. I lived thanks to you.”
Jeniel smiled in relief. It was a comfortable face, as if the old congestion had been relieved.
I was puzzled when I saw it. Because it’s not yet time to relax.
The Imperial Academy exams are divided into midterms and finals.
The midterm is a theory test, and the final is a practical test.
However, I heard that the theory and practice will be conducted at the same time as the integrated test is being held this time.
Usually practice is more difficult than theory, but is that going well?
Furthermore, Jeniel’s practical test is also related to the incident covered in the novel.
After thinking for a moment, I spoke carefully.
“How did the practice go? Are the preparations going well?”
“yes? Oh, the threading is fine. It’s a simple medicine, so I don’t think there will be any problems.”
Jeniel folded his fingers in turn.
“I have finished planning the exam, secured a special lecture room, got temporary assistants to help me, and the medicines to be used have arrived.”
The thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers were all folded, and only the little finger stood upright. Jeniel snapped her little finger.
“Requirement Theory Test. This will be resolved sooner or later.”
“Then I’m glad.”
I smiled lightly and nodded.
The fact that Jeniel’s test was being prepared without much trouble was good as a novel development. According to the original story, Jeniel invents a new drug while preparing for the practical exam. That too by accident.
The practical test prepared by Jeniel this time is the preparation of an “endurance enhancement potion”. Existing “endurance enhancement potions” cause headaches as a side effect when consumed, but the potion that Jeniel will make does not cause headaches.
The reason is simple. This is because drugs containing ‘drug’ ingredients are used.
The drug in question is capotropin.
It is a leaf taken from a tree called ‘Capos’.
Originally, it was a drug without narcotic ingredients, but when a small amount of black magic was administered, the ingredients were transformed and transformed into a kind of hallucinogen—in other words, a drug.
This is called ‘Capostropin-B’, and it is one of the drugs used by warlocks.
elaborate
Jeniel ordered 100 capostropin to prepare for practice. One of the boxes stacked in front of the lab must be capostropin. However, there is one caphotropin-B mixed in it.
Jeniel, unaware of this fact, ‘accidentally’ conducts a temporary experiment using capotropin-B, and produces an “endurance-enhancing potion” that does not cause headaches.
Afterwards, after finding out that capotropin-B was used through ingredient analysis, it was reported immediately, and the Ministry of Magic raided the company that supplied the medicine, resulting in mass arrests of black magicians.
As far as the original, yes.
The problem is that there are variables.
The warlock subjugation mission ended early, and the delivery date was earlier than expected. As a result, it may not have been mixed with capostropin-B, or it may have contained more than one.
So I had to check it with my own two eyes.
I turned my head and looked at the wall clock.
11:20 am. There was plenty of time until noon.
“Jeniel.”
“yes?”
“There’s still time left. Shall we do a hands-on experiment? I will help you.”
“Um… yes!”
Fortunately, Jeniel did not refuse. I immediately got up and went out of the lab. I lifted the medicine boxes piled up next to the door with [Yeomdong] and left them in the lab.
In the meantime, Jeniel set up the pharmaceutical instruments.
“Hang in there. It’s over in three minutes.”
“Okay. I’ll open the box in advance.”
Five boxes were lined up on the floor.
Zinkoylen, Cheratoni, Bistic, Tartine and Capostropin. Everyone opened the box at the same time. However, my attention was directed only to capostropin. [Magical insight] was manifested and mana was analyzed.
As a result… caphotropin-B was not detected.
I didn’t feel the slightest bit of black magic in the box.
It shouldn’t be like this.
There has to be one unconditionally.
Only then will Jeniel’s invention and the black magician’s arrest be carried out according to the original story…
“·······”
I closed all the boxes with 「Kyeomdong」. After stacking them on one side of the lab, he said to Jeniel.
“Jeniel.”
“yes?”
“Temporary experiment, let’s do it next time.”
“Eh?”
Jeniel, who was setting up the experimental equipment, stared blankly. I almost prepared everything, but what kind of nonsense are you talking about?
“Why all of a sudden?”
“uh·····”
I lengthened my horsetail.
No good reason came to mind. I couldn’t think of any excuses to go around.
But one thing is for sure, if you do a temporary experiment now, it will be different from the original. Even if it was Jeniel’s achievement, the fact that the black magician who was supposed to be caught was not caught, I didn’t know what kind of butterfly effect it would bring back.
Thankfully, there is capostropin-B among the illegal drugs taken from the 「Wizard Store」.
We’ll have to do an experiment together later and sneak it in.
“That’s why…”
So, just avoid the experiment right now.
The way to get Jeniel to listen to me, the way to get rid of the equipment I set up with difficulty,
After all… it’s only “handsome”.
I activated the character trait – 「Fox Act」. He looked at Jeniel and said. It was an enchanting mid-bass.
“because.”
In an instant, a soft yet brilliant smile was created that would melt women’s hearts.
The comments were also very gem.
“The weather is nice, but I want to walk with you.”
The inside was twisted by the cheesy words, but the outside was shiny due to the manifestation of [fox behavior]. The drastically increased “talent” and “pretension” corrected the situation in a romantic way.
and······
Fortunately, it seemed to hit Jeniel’s taste. Jeniel blushed and averted his gaze.
“Ah what…”
What is it?
It’s a masterpiece.
I opened the lab door.
“Shall we go out?”
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Marshall & Lily, a high-class restaurant near the academy.
I headed there with Jeniel. When I called Yerina’s name in the lobby, the waiter guided me to the designated seat.
He was so excited that it was his first meal with Jeniel, but it seemed that he was overdoing it.
“This way, sir.”
After passing the wall decorated with wine glasses, I saw Yerina sitting at a table for four. At the table behind them, Ministry of Magic agents were eating.
Yerina smiled and waved her hand.
“You are here.”
Then he pointed to the seat next to him.
“Leonard, please sit here.”
He invited me to sit next to him. Just looking at it, I could see why.
Only then will Jeniel sit across from Yerina. Because I can see Jeniel naturally.
“All right.”
I obediently complied with the request. Jeniel sat across from Yerina as she wished.
As a result, there is only one seat left.
just across from me
Soon after, Narsha appeared with the waiter and sat there. When everyone was seated, Yerina said.
“The menu is the best one here. Mainly pasta and steak. Is everyone okay?”
“sure. All good.”
As if Jeniel was looking forward to it, he clapped softly. Yerina opened the conversation without missing the opportunity.
“What do you like, Jeniel?”
“Hmm… I don’t really pick one, but if I had to pick one, it would be Western food? How about Yerina?”
“Oh, me too. We get along pretty well.”
Their conversation continued like flowing water. It was so smooth that there was no room for me to intervene.
“We have the same family, and we have the same taste in food. What are your hobbies?”
“It’s ambiguous to call it a hobby, but I like taking walks and drinking beer.”
Only then did I realize why Yerina had called Narsha.
2 vs 2. The only way the two of you can have a conversation is when the pair are right.
It was a kind of tactic to call Narsha, not to interfere while she was talking to Jeniel, and to surprise the two of them.
“·······”
It was fresh. It was a truly extraordinary idea.
Indeed, it was an idea like a genius who made an illegal potion recipe.
Yes, because I got help from Yerina.
Why don’t you intervene?
I asked Narsha.
“Did you come to study?”
“Uh, yes.”
“What research?”
“Study for a paper to be presented at the Imperial Conference.”
“Well, there’s less than a month left, right? Are the preparations going well?”
There was no difficulty in continuing the conversation because 「fox behavior」 was activated.
Soon after, the food we ordered came out.
“I will give you food, sir. These are the Stone Steak, Rib Eye Steak, Shrimp Cream Pasta, and Gold Rose Pasta you ordered.”
The waiter served the food in turn. I ordered steaks for Narsha and me, and pasta for Jeniel and Yerina.
I was craving meat, but I’m glad I did.
“Then enjoy your meal.”
The waiter bowed his head and went away. I calmly sliced the steak. Because it is the finest meat, it is sliced tenderly.
That time when you want to take a bite with a fork.
“Here you go.”
Yerina suddenly held out a spoon. Pasta was rolled up on top of it.
I gently put down the fork I was holding. He stared at the pasta waiting near his mouth without saying a word.
“·······”
I fully understood Yerina’s intentions.
When you want to do something for someone you like, how to take care of the people around you. Because that way it doesn’t leak.
But what I want to eat is steak.
“····thank you.”
I couldn’t help but open my mouth. However, I felt an unpleasant gaze from somewhere. Opposite and diagonally opposite. Eyes filled with strong hostility pierced me.
Apart from that, golden rosé pasta filled my mouth. The taste was better than expected. Yerina asked.
“how about it? it’s delicious?”
As she nodded, her face became more proud.
“Why did you say you were curious about rosé pasta the other day when I went to play at the baby- no, the professor’s office? So I did it. Do you remember?”
Yerina smiled and rolled the pasta with a fork.
This time, it seemed that he was planning to feed Jeniel. I also quickly swallowed the pasta. It was finally time to eat the ribeye (rib eye) steak.
The moment you cut the steak with a fork.
“Remember that Leonard?”
Suddenly, Jeniel spoke up.
“what?”
“When we were at the royal academy, we all went out together. At that time, you said you liked shrimp and ate other kids too. Then, don’t take anything from me.”
······Is that so?
I don’t know, I don’t have any childhood memories.
If so, it would have been.
Pretending to remember, I opened my eyes wide.
“Oh right. Did you?”
“then. At that time, you ate more than 20 shrimp alone.”
Jeniel handed me two plump shrimp with a fork.
“Now, here.”
Then, he glanced at Yerina. I felt like I was holding her back somehow.
It’s none of my business whether the two fight or not, but what I want to eat is steak.
“Ah, do it. You like shrimp.”
“····thank you.”
I cried and opened my mouth to eat mustard. Two plump shrimp coated in cream came into my mouth. Again, the taste was good. The tangy texture was excellent.
Jeniel looked at me with satisfied eyes.
“Tell me if you want more. Because there are a lot of shrimp.”
“·······”
He roughly nodded. I swallowed the shrimp without even chewing a few times. This time, it was my turn to eat the juicy ribeye steak.
I picked up the fork with trembling hands. The tender steak was well-done.
You finally eat!
That time when I opened my mouth with a happy smile.
Chaeng-!!
The metal rubbed against the fork. It was someone holding a knife from the other side. There was a mushroom stuck into the garnish at the tip of the knife.
“…?”
When I moved my gaze along the tip, I saw Narsha aiming a sword.
Narsha said with a subtle expression.
“Gee, do you remember?”
Both Yerina and Jeniel gave food and solved episodes related to themselves.
Yerina’s office.
Jeniel is from the royal academy.
Did that clumsy custom put pressure on me to say something?
Narsha threw an unreasonable number.
“When you were dating me in the past …”