variable- funeral (1)
Parking lot behind the funeral home.
Yerina dragged Leonar into a corner. I pressed myself against the wall and stared at it with my eyes narrowed.
“Hmm······”
Looking around, it was Leonard.
Looking at each eye, nose, and mouth, Leonard was right. The only thing that changed was the hairstyle. But why is it so strange? It’s embarrassing to keep watching.
Yerina asked bluntly.
“what.”
“What do you mean?”
Leonard replied calmly. A strangely hard voice. It was as if a person who had gone through a major tragedy was trying to hide his emotions. His innate “nunchi” told him so.
Yerina narrowed her eyes even more.
“hair. Why did you cut it?”
It was clear that something had happened in Furuoka. Because when a person makes a big decision, he cuts his hair.
The thing that will go through a mental change in Furuoka… is, of course, Jeniel. It also suited the situation perfectly. Since he rescued the kidnapped heroine like a prince on a white horse, it was not unreasonable for the two to fall in love.
It was a very logical reasoning, a clichéni that often appears in romance novels.
So, did you decide to love me?
A friend’s wife?
Also for my love, Jeniel?
Yerina’s eyes were burning with hot anger.
On the other hand, Leonard’s reaction was lukewarm.
“I had some work. Did you call for this?
“······yes?”
Oh, I didn’t call you because of this.
I was immersed in the reasoning, so I forgot the main point. Yerina said after clearing her throat.
“Why didn’t you tell me?”
“What do you mean?”
“Why didn’t you tell me that Jeniel-sama was kidnapped?”
He folded his arms and loaded his sharp eyes. He glared at Leonard, showing off his sensitive side. It was the aura of a beast that he had been waiting for only today, that he would tear it apart if he made a mistake.
“Tell me honestly. You knew before you came to give me bread, right?”
“yes.”
But the answer that came back was futile. Leonard readily admitted. He nodded as if it were natural.
“Not only me, but most of the Mage Tower researchers knew. It was an open rumor.”
“… that, is that so?”
For an instant, Yerina’s spirit faded. The aura, which was the equivalent of a brave beast, became calm like a baby cat, and the voice that pierced the sky crawled into the mouse hole.
You knew everything.
I was the only one who didn’t know because I was asleep.
Yerina slowly lowered her head. He dug through the cement with his toe.
I heard that if I stay still, I will go even half way, but I just blamed myself for nothing and couldn’t even get my money’s worth. After all, there was no reason for Leonard to convey the news of Jeniel.
Because I’m not familiar with Jeniel.
It’s just a one-sided one-sided love, and it has nothing to do with Jeniel.
Because to her, I’m nothing but dust.
“·······”
But why?
Today, I don’t want to admit that fact. For some reason, a part of my heart was saddened. I felt so shabby that I couldn’t even find out the news of my loved one unless I was alone.
Still looking at the floor, Yerina argued in a small voice.
“I can tell you, though.”
“Why am I? I don’t think there’s any need to give bad news to people who are already having a hard time.”
Toxic cold Leonard’s tone.
“Is there any reason why I should have told you?”
In the moment, something trembled. The sadness that had been piled up in a corner of my heart, all the sadness that had been suppressed for so long, burst out. It also contained resentment about the anti-homosexuality law.
Yerina raised her head. He said in a voice full of resentment.
“Of course it is. How much do I love Jeniel?”
But I couldn’t finish talking. It was a sentence that could never be completed.
“How much… how much…”
Words repeated like echoes.
As if something was stuck in my throat, I couldn’t say the next word.
Since the Ministry of Magic agents went to condolences, there are only two of them here.
I’m sure I can trust Leonard, but he’s a person who would treat me the same even if I came out, but I was strangely hesitant. Strangely enough, his mouth didn’t come off.
After thinking about it for a while, Yerina did not tell the truth. As if the emotions he showed were fake, as if the whole situation was a joke, he smiled maliciously.
“How I wanted to get to know you. I was able to score some points at this point, but it’s a pity.”
“Is that so?”
Leonard laughed lightly. He restlessly put his hand on Yerina’s shoulder.
“Zeniel, whom Yerina-nim wants to get close to, will return to the Mage Tower within a few days. So come back now. A pharmacy-related project will start soon.”
Well, it’s starting soon, so troublesome things will come rushing in. Among them were team projects. By the way, are you coming back in a few days? What is this sound?
Yerina tilted her head as if wondering.
“How many days? Isn’t it from today?”
“I am in the hospital now. While I was kidnapped, my strength was greatly weakened, and I also undergo various tests. If you really want to get to know him that well, try visiting him in the hospital. I don’t know if I can enter because I’m not a designated guardian.”
After that, Leonard put his hand on his shoulder. Taktak- lightly tidying up the suit.
“I have a schedule, so it’s enough.”
Eventually, the sedan moved to the spot where it was parked. An unfamiliar scent hovered over Leonard, who was moving away. The unique “fragrant body odor” remains the same, but it has changed somewhere without realizing it.
Or… have I changed?
It was the time when I was seeing him off with my eyes. Leonard shook his head.
“and. Please hand over the medication list as soon as possible. I am waiting.”
“yes? Ah, yes.”
Yerina reflexively nodded.
And I see that the promise remains. If you quickly hand over the list, they’ll even manufacture drugs.
“I’ll have some fun in a while.”
A small smile crept across Jane’s lips.
＊＊＊
Terios’ death came as a shock to the public.
All the news outlets covered the sad news on the front page of the newspaper under the title of ‘Tragedy in Furuoka’, and the Immortal Knights ceased all activities. Instead of the military flag, a black flag was hung on the top of the headquarters tower to express sorrow.
Not only the Immortal Knights, but also the imperial family, the Ministry of Magic, other private knights, and guards outside the empire joined the wave of commemoration. The academy where his eldest son Karios belonged was no different.
President Frederick officially issued a memorial statement, and the Academy and the Mage Tower were buzzing about the incident.
“Did you hear the news? Captain Terios died.”
“So. You said you were attacked by a black magician?”
The full story of the incident spread quickly in the newspapers and by mouth. Its contents were as follows.
[Terrios, who conducted a search alone at night, was attacked by a warlock, and Leonard, who was examining the surroundings just in time, witnessed the scene. First of all, after capturing the black magician with [Barrier], he looked at Terios’ condition, but it was after he had already passed away. There was no way for Leonard to do anything about it. After that, he conducted further searches. After hard work, we found the imprisoned Jeniel and arrested two additional black magicians.]
The two continued their search alone.
However, life and death were sharply divided.
None of those who heard the news doubted Leonard. Judging from my achievements so far, defeating three warlocks is a piece of cake.
However, not a few people had doubts about Terios’ death. He is the leader of the Immortal Knights. It was difficult to understand that he, who was considered one of the strongest in the empire, was attacked by a mere black magician. On the other hand, an opinion was suggested that a detailed investigation should be conducted.
Either that or not.
Apart from his death, the world went silently. For some, it was just one piece of gossip.
“Wow, I am really scared. Didn’t Luca Delos appear again like this?”
“My condolences. I have nothing to say.”
“right. There’s Karios-sama, there’s President Frederick, and there’s Leonard-sama, so what?”
Gossip that is so interesting that you forget your duty for a while.
“How long have you been talking about that…”
The common meeting room of the Magic Tower.
Narsha looked at the crew and muttered quietly.
10 minutes had passed since the meeting started. Still, the members of the crew were talking about the Furuoka Incident.
No matter how precious life is and how sorry death is, shouldn’t the living still live?
If you are so grieved, go to the funeral home to give your condolences. It’s not like that, but why are these things going crazy in the conference room?
Narsha fired a ji-ying laser. Nonetheless, the conversation between the members did not stop.
“Still, I’m glad I caught the culprit, but I almost got scared if I missed it.”
“I know yeah. The real Leonard saved a lot of lives. They could have come out of the island and raided the academy.”
“So. Let’s really shine in the west and shine in the east. It seems like the incident is following Leonard-sama.”
Earlier, they talked in general, but now they split up in threes and threes and started a full-fledged chat.
It’s the academy festival season soon, so there’s not much time left to use the conference room, but I don’t know if I have an idea or not.
Narsha shook her head. I read the material halfway giving up. It was the moment when I was skimming through the progress report of the Magic Invention Team.
“Look. It’s because Leonard-sama is really busy.”
I heard Celestine’s voice. To be exact, the name ‘Leonard’ stuck in my ears.
Narsha glanced at her.
“…?”
Celestine was patting Meriel on the back, and Ellie, who was sitting across from her, stroked her hair.
“okay. Could it be that a pretty girl like you would have been deliberately put in a stripped-down ponytail? It must have been because there were circumstances.”
“Is that so…?”
Meriel, who had been depressed the whole time, brightened a little. Yesterday it was worth seeing because it was downcast like a bitch that will soon be searched, but today it was a thorn in the eye.
He’s going to do a project, or he’s going to be in a relationship.
And Leonard doesn’t like a dog statue like Meriel.
If I had to question it… I like cats like me.
It was at that time that I shed my eyes without realizing it.
smart-
A knock rang in the conference room.
Then the door opened.
Kiki-Ik-
For an instant, the attention of the crew was focused. Everyone turned their heads and looked at the door.
Where everyone’s eyes are focused.
“Forgive me for being late. I just went to condolences.”
Leonard was standing.
Leonard looked at the members and lightly ignored them. But no answer came back. No, nobody said anything. I was just blankly admiring it.
Unfamiliar silence hovering around the meeting room.
“·······”
Narsha lightly put down the report. I looked at Leonard, who had changed quite a bit, like someone who was stunned.
Model-like suit fit and dandy pomade hair.
The jawline and the bridge of the nose, which were hidden by the long hair, were clearly revealed, and as the size of the head decreased, the proportions naturally improved.
It was truly an overwhelming look that left me speechless.
Narsha suddenly realized.
It seems that the child has been hiding his appearance for a while. This time, it was deliberately planned.
“·······”
Leonard looked around the conference room looking for an empty seat. Whenever his eyes met, the members of the crew averted their gaze. Everyone’s cheeks flushed as if they were embarrassed, and the same was true of Narsha, who even dated.
Narsha thought as she pointed to the report again.
There are only two seats left.
The seat next to Meriel and Narsha.
However, the one closest to the door was next to Meriel. It was common sense to sit there, but it was normal.
jerk- jerk-
Leonard moved into the meeting room. I dared to sit next to Narsha, who was further away.
“Let’s start the meeting right away.”
“······yes.”
Narsha gave a short answer.
I didn’t show it, but I felt a strange sense of victory inside.
······Look at that.
because you like me more
＊＊＊
after the meeting.
I went straight to Kagan Hospital. It was the same hospital where I was hospitalized for magical exhaustion.
boo woo woo-
A sedan that goes smoothly.
Unlike the world that was in great shock, the sky was spotlessly clear. It was a bright day like an angel would come down. I fell into contemplation while looking at the scenery outside the window.
“·······”
yesternight.
Killed a non-warlock for the first time. Even though it was preemptive, even so, killing is killing.
Will I be punished for that?
At the end of the novel, a fatal handshake occurred in an unexpected place.
It was a variable that I did not suspect at all.
“We have arrived, Master.”
I stopped at the entrance of the hospital before I knew it. I got out of the sedan and entered the hospital. When I took the elevator and got off at the top VIP hospital room floor, the bodyguard who was guarding the front bowed his head.
“What business did you come for?”
“I came to visit Ms. Jeniel.”
“Excuse me, but what is your relationship with the patient?”
“I am a designated guardian.”
Jeniel’s designated guardian.
In the original work, this was the position that Karios would be in charge of. It was an episode in which she took care of Jeniel, who was weakened physically and mentally, with utmost sincerity.
However, unlike the original story, Terios died, and Carios was unable to nurse Jeniel as he was paying for his funeral. As a result, I took on the role of Jeniel’s designated guardian.
If you listen to this far, it may seem like there is no problem, but in this episode, an adulterous handshake appears.
The night before Jeniel was discharged from the hospital.
Leonard comes to visit the hospital, and Carios, who had other business just in time, is away. In the meantime… the two perform their first gig.
the one we all know.
The most passionate act that men and women can share.
So I had no intention of visiting the hospital in the first place. I tried to easily get rid of the affair handshake. However, an unexpected variable occurred, and I became a designated guardian rather than a visiting guest.
Having to nurse Jeniel all three days.
Even in an enclosed space with a bed.
“Professor Leonard Adonis of the Imperial Academy?”
“That’s right.”
“Yes, your identity has been confirmed. Jeniel-sama just finished an examination and entered the hospital room. This is the hospital room at the end of the corridor on the right.”
A bodyguard got out of the way.
I headed to the hospital room he told me about. At the same time, he took a deep breath and expressed the character trait 「Sage Time」.
belt ring-
[Sage Time]
Cooldown ▶ 1 hour
Hold time ▶ 5 minutes
Until next use ▶ 59 minutes 59 seconds
Even if you enter the tiger’s den, you just need to be alert.
Since the adultery handshake was passed safely, there will be no problem this time either. You have to endure it with evil.
Besides, Jeniel is currently in a state of mental breakdown.
You must have accumulated a lot of fatigue because you were confined for one more day than in the original work, but what could happen? You’ll be helplessly half-passed out.
I made up my mind and knocked.
smart-
Then he opened the door and entered the hospital room. He said it deliberately in a bright voice.
“Jeniel. I’m here. My body is fine-”
“…?”
Inside the VIP hospital room with bright sunlight.
Jeniel, reflected in the bright light, was not wearing a top. Her sensual shoulder line and pure white back were exposed, and a voluminous chest line was visible between her armpits.
Why is he naked in the hospital room?
“ah······”
I was frozen.
Head, legs, upper body, nothing moved properly.
However… strangely, a part of the lower body wriggled.