110. Covenant
‘Pretending to know’ is an act that is surprisingly closely connected to human nature.
People do not enjoy being ignored, and therefore tend to be reluctant to be left behind in the story.
Even if it is,
Even if you say it’s a field you know nothing about.
The instinct to say ‘Oh, I know that’,
It could also be said to be a basic skill that everyone has.
Therefore, I know.
In this situation,
Great principles that must be followed unconditionally.
1St principle. Focus on your reaction.
2 Principles. Follow rule 1.
You should never take the initiative and actively lead the conversation.
Because the foundation is revealed in an instant.
Fortunately, Ivan was quite reticent about such sad remarks.
It was quite natural for Adela to take the lead in this opportunity to reminisce about past memories.
“…At that time, my brother appeared.”
“It was like that.”
“Honestly, I was shocked. “It was the first time we had seen each other, and if it were me, I would never have saved him.”
On the bed with the morning light shining slightly.
Adela and I were lost in old memories.
At least Adela would be like that.
She had a vague yet happy expression and continued speaking without turning her gaze towards me.
“…My brother told me this. “To me back then, when I lived like a doll and was arrogant to the point of not being the same.”
“……”
Instead of answering,
I lightly brushed Adela’s silver hair.
I guess it wasn’t a bad feeling,
She snuggles into my arms even more like a cat.
This atmosphere must be maintained.
“Really, I’m just saying this now. Why on earth did you rush in? Did you try to kill yourself?”
“I just felt like that was the way to go.”
“…Really.”
After listening carefully to the story,
It is said that the scar on Ivan’s back was created while rescuing Adela.
The stab wound was so deep that the non-stop bleeding was stopped by driving an iron core into it with a ‘packing machine’.
Scars on my back. So, there are seven traces of the iron core left at that time,
It was also a decisive clue for Adela to recognize her Ivan.
It was a part that made her kneel down.
For some reason, he was so obsessed with people, etc.
There was a story like this.
“At that time, at the villa, I did all sorts of things.”
“……”
There were moments that sent shivers down my spine, but
It wasn’t what I was worried about.
“Even though I was worried about whether the wound would get worse or whether I should call someone, I woke up and took my older brother for a walk around the area… I made various things and ate them.”
“hahahaha…”
“Looking back, I think it was the most fun I had in my life.”
Memories from my childhood.
Adela’s face following those memories,
It got a little dark.
“…I thought it would be nice if my brother didn’t completely get better.”
“Is that so?”
“I’m sorry. Still, it was a childish thought. At that time… I was young. Still, I didn’t think I should have done it.”
It got darker and darker,
Adela’s breathing becomes irregular.
“Ugh…”
Is there some bad memory left behind?
I lightly grab her breasts and look at her back as she moans.
I swept it carefully.
“…Thank you, whoa.”
“Are you okay?”
“Yes. It felt as comfortable as a lie.”
I was curious.
If you just listen to her words, you can see what is bothering her in those memories that are just like her dream of a midsummer night.
I wanted to relieve those anxiety symptoms.
It was also the instructor’s duty,
It was also a practical decision as a gamer.
I just wanted to do that.
Fortunately,
The silt that comes out first from Adela.
“Of course… I thought I was punished for having such a bad thought. But now I want to ask.”
“Please speak.”
“Then, then… Why did you leave without saying goodbye?”
A spoonful of self-reproach,
A spoonful of resentment.
And, she speaks with such regret that it overshadows everything else.
As anxious as I was just now,
It felt like he was waiting for my answer.
I thought.
According to the circumstances, Ivan suddenly disappeared while he was spending quality time with Adela.
I don’t know the reason,
It was possible to make inferences based on mental illness.
First of all, the main premise that must be established.
According to Adela’s testimony, Ivan Kherson was a very good person in his childhood.
To the point where he risked his life to save a girl he barely knew.
So, your personality has changed significantly as you grow up. It’s probably…
Isn’t it because of the stigma?
People who are given a stigma gradually become distorted.
Velen was like that too,
The cleric was like that too.
However, everything was just speculation.
Because I don’t know when and where Ivan was given the stigma.
However, I could not tell Adela about the stigma.
Did I have something like this on the back of my hand at that time? That means I couldn’t ask.
I didn’t want to say that Ivan was one of the seven evil men who would destroy the world.
Because I have to remain a ‘good person’ to the heroines, not a ‘reformed evil’.
Even when considering the pros and cons, that was right,
I wanted to do that on a human level as well.
So, Adela decided to connect it with the information she already knew.
“Adella. This is a story that is connected to the reason back then…”
“Yes.”
“Do you remember the conversation in the private room yesterday?”
“…Yes.”
Ivan left quickly.
The reason I came here and pretended not to know Adela.
Roughly speaking, it’s all the church’s fault.
Surprisingly, this is probably not wrong.
And, what is truly fortunate.
This is after Adela confirmed that the church was an insane group.
“I’m sorry. At that time… I didn’t want to believe it.”
“I understand. It was difficult to accept right away.”
Even if I put aside my feelings for the boy,
It was not a topic that could be objectively overlooked and thought, ‘Oh, I see.’
That church is a dark conspiracy that will overthrow the world.
But now, thanks to the nun’s suicide, the proof has become clear.
I remember Ivan’s actions in the past,
It was possible to tie in with that cause.
“I understand you, but I also feel sorry for you.”
Reunion after a million years,
It was done from the beginning of the semester, not now.
Because I had work to do, I had no choice but to pretend not to know you, and not now.
The moment she found out that her church wanted Adella,
It is no longer a personal problem.
“Adella.”
“…Yes.”
“I plan to stop the entire religious order.”
“……”
“And, I need you.”
In the end, this is what I wanted to say.
The future ahead of you will not be so smooth that you might even have to risk your life.
The question of whether you are ready to sacrifice yourself for Ivan or for the world.
She is silent for a moment.
Anxiety about the answer to come swept through my mind.
What if I say I don’t want to cooperate?
Honestly, it’s a scary enough situation for a girl who has just become an adult.
Do I need to persuade you again?
No, but it is also my job now.
I was buried in those thoughts, but
The answer came back.
“It’s a rumor.”
“Woomun…?”
“It’s written on your face. Are you worried that I’m going to force myself again?”
Adela came out from under the blanket giggling,
It was her stretching all the time.
“I was already dead at that time. The robbers said they would kill me for a ransom.”
“……”
“I’m a merchant, so I can’t sleep without being in debt. You’ve seen it too, so you know that, right?”
She was spreading her arms.
Just like a mother welcoming her child.
“A person named Adela Cathy. All the wealth, military power, and maybe even connections I can use. Everything.”
When I didn’t move,
She hugged my upper body.
“I’ll give you everything. Until everything is over.”
“……”
“And, I really have to say this.”
I couldn’t move for a moment.
I don’t know why, but my body didn’t listen.
That’s why she caresses me,
The words whispered in her ear,
I couldn’t stop it.
“You’ve worked hard so far, our instructor.”
Oh, this is dangerous.
Woe!
I stood up reflexively.
It was an instinctive movement.
“…Sheesh.”
She looks like she has lost sight of her prey right in front of her eyes.
I almost lost my mind for a moment.
It was such a violent situation.
Once again, I feel proud of myself for enduring this,
She tidied up the sleeves of her dress.
And said.
Change your tone of voice to that of an instructor.
“Thank you, Miss Adela.”
“Ah, you really captured the mood!”
“Let’s do it later, later. When everything is done, we’ll have enough time to think about it.”
“Profit…! Cancellation! I just canceled what I said! Cancel indefinitely until I get it again!”
“Don’t act like a child.”
Regardless of the emotions I feel,
What I have to do is not dating.
For now.
“The title has been unified again to instructor. We also recommend that you avoid showing more emotions than necessary in public spaces.”
“Ha…”
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But now I know that this world is not a delusion made up of 0s and 1s.
“However, I will leave the covenant at least.”
“…Covenant?”
“When everything is over and the world becomes peaceful.”
I still
I want to return to the original world.
That feeling has not changed.
However, now there is something that must take precedence.
I don’t want to leave this place ‘abandoned’.
Even if someone were to immediately open a portal to Earth for me, I couldn’t readily accept it.
This is one world,
I want to believe that it will continue even after the ending.
So, I should finish my work and go.
“You will find the happiness you wish for.”
You are a heroine,
There is no way to be unhappy in a world after a happy ending.
However, I am not sure if I will be included in that happiness…
Because I don’t know.
That’s why it was a necessary pun.
Even though she blushed,
I answered faithfully.
“Well, if you give me one answer, I think I can at least give you some self-respect.”
“Yeah well, let’s hear it.”
“…”
However, the image of oneself conveying the next words,
As if she had practiced it several times, she asked the question while holding her shoulder and looking directly at me.
“…As much as I thought about you. And, as much as I love you now.”
Because that question could not be morally ignored.
“Brother, me too…”
“Adella.”
I stroked the top of her head.
“Is there any question?”
Her expression became brighter than ever,
I was also sincere to some extent.
“I knew it!”
Ivan was a heroine’s memory,
This is something the world does not know.
And, I don’t really like what I don’t know.
That’s why I decided.
The heroine’s narrative and the villain’s narrative are intertwined,
This is an unusual situation.
I think we need to find out more.
In one word,
I felt like I needed to conduct an investigation to uncover the existence of Ivan.
‘…Cain.’
At the right time, there was a very suitable relative.
I opened the hospital room door.
Now I need to know.
Width-
“Ah, you said you would take care of yourself!”
“Oh, I fell. I fell.”
She was truly a sly heroine.