101. Tangled Thread (3)
It was pure luck that the luck was +2 each.
Belle’s unique trait ‘God’s Blessing’ varies depending on her condition, religiousness, and how sincere she is.
The only thing I expected was a slight increase in the stats of the strength body or the level of temporarily receiving the [Demonic Resistance +20%] buff.
‘Are you in good shape?’
At this point, there’s no way you’ll have faith, and you’re sincere? what sincerity?
It was not difficult to understand Bell’s intentions.
Just a moment ago, it was clear that he had come to collect money for treatment, but he didn’t talk about it.
I was so embarrassed that I offered to buy him food, but that’s another story.
“… … thank you Candidate Saint.”
“My name is Bell.”
It is Bell who looks like an angel when she is praying. Cain was a bit surprised by that appearance, so he put on a pious expression. Also Bell is Bell.
“Then I hope you two have a good time.”
Bell showed a benevolent smile as she acted as a candidate for a saint she did not even have in her heart.
Bell is gone. The first meeting was a bit misunderstood, but it was resolved well.
“Dessert came out. Let’s eat.”
The waiter brought an afternoon tea set. It was the pinnacle of splendor and luxury.
Even I, who had seen quite a few precious things, could turn my eyes away.
Taking a bite of the sweet cake, Cain quickly found a smile again.
So we chatted peacefully again.
“hey.”
“uh?”
“… … Do you really have nothing to do with the saintess candidate?”
There were occasional questions that popped in, though.
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The date with Cain ended smoothly afterwards. Cain could have been peaceful because he didn’t bring up Bell’s story again, right?
Separately, I confirmed an appointment to go to Cain’s mansion next weekend, that is, to the famous Abella family’s estate.
Deckard Abella, the head of the Abella family, was trying to entertain me. He must be sincere in return for saving my daughter. It would probably save face.
Although they are keeping quiet due to the recent unsavory situation in Tarbella, it is necessary to put away the bad rumors that are leaking out.
If, just in time, he invited the son of Blackfire, the center of the recent social circle, and treated him warmly, he would find his honor and end the rumors. It will be beneficial in many ways.
Thanks to that, I was able to enter Abella’s territory without blood, so it was a business that left both sides.
There was only one thing I had to do when I went to Abella’s estate.
Journal of Zeroth. If you secure this, you will be able to relieve Pompey’s injustice.
Of course, going in alone and entering the building of the Tarbella family is not an easy task. You have to act as a kind of cheombo agent, but you need to prepare a few things.
It’s been a while since I’ve had to visit Lorena’s studio.
* * *
You are having a busy weekend.
It was because he had to make a warp gate to supervise the silver tower’s repair work.
First of all, I headed to somewhere in the forest that I could see right outside the main gate of the academy. At the entrance, herbivores such as rabbits and deer live together. I picked a suitable tree there.
It was a sturdy-looking cassia tree.
I carved a jump magic circle into the cassia tree.
Since it was carved into the base of the tree, even if lightning struck, the magic circle would not be broken. I even put a protective magic circle on top of it, so that I could immediately notice if someone broke in.
Next, move to the carriage with Annie and go to the Silver Tower.
“Child! Too much work!”
“Can’t you give me an extra daily wage, rich man!?”
After dealing with the dwarves, who grumbled but were at least astonishing in their skills, they headed to the 15th floor.
“My workshop.”
your own place.
It’s my own secret space that I’ve wanted to have since I was a child. If you are here, no one will disturb you no matter what you do.
I vaguely realized why wizards shut themselves in the Mage Tower and study strange magic.
When you are in a place like this, it seems that you are naturally gloomy and have useless daydreams. It was only belatedly that he found me grinning and took care of his expression.
“This would be fine.”
I was properly seated in the center of the studio. Draw a warp gate with all your heart and soul.
In addition to the entrance to the academy, it was intended to be a passageway connecting various places such as the Blackfire Mansion, so the scale and structure itself were made with great care.
“We also plan a protective diet.”
Security is essential. Because this is my own space. It is a law that no one should enter the Mage Tower’s workshop. I was given a protective formula that I had been researching during the vacation.
The activation technique is Black Fire. The ingredients are my blood and hair.
If someone other than me passes through the warp gate, black fire spreads all over the body.
Intruders will be burned without a trace. It is a protective spell close to a kind of curse.
The core magic circle of the warp gate was completed. The quality was much more satisfactory than I expected.
“Is it because the luck stat went up?”
I was proud of myself as I felt like I was gradually becoming a black magician.
The repair of the Silver Tower is approximately 50% complete. There was still a lot left, but there was almost no trace of the disastrous collapse.
“young master. Here you are.”
Annie came over and held out a lily of the valley seedling.
It was obtained in large quantities as I requested. This amount was enough to cover the entire Mage Tower when the flowers were in full bloom.
“thanks. animated film.”
The red magic tower disappears into history. From today, it will be transformed into a silver tower.
Now, what I need to do is to plant these seedlings all over the Silver Tower.
I felt sorry for Annie and her family, but she had asked them to suffer together.
I looked up at the silver tower. The warm spring sunlight illuminates the silver pagoda. A pleasant spring breeze blew.
As a result, my heart tickled, and I unknowingly said something strange.
“animated film. You know what?”
“yes?”
“The flower language of a lily of the valley.”
Annie, who was staring at me with her characteristic expressionless face, shook her head, saying she was not sure.
“Well. sorry. I do not know.”
I smiled slightly and looked up at the top of the silver tower again.
“I am sure you will be happy… … come on.”
I hope that I, my family, Sianna, Cain, Ackerman, and all the good people in this world will be happy without fail.
That day I planted happiness all day long.
* * *
I planted all the lily of the valley flowers and returned to the dormitory.
Somehow, I ended up planting a lot of flowers in the tower, and I was considering farming after I graduated from the academy, so it was nice because it felt like I was experiencing it in advance.
On the contrary, I was very proud to imagine that I was sweating and the seedlings would grow up and decorate the silver tower.
It was healing in its own way. Peaceful life after returning to farming. Just imagining it made me laugh.
Date with Cain, open the warp gate, decorate the silver tower. Wouldn’t I be able to confidently say that I had a worthwhile weekend?
I came back with such a happy heart, but bad news was waiting for me.
No, I expected it, but when I hear it, it’s definitely news that makes me feel bad.
“Cadet Aren Blackfire? Correspondence. Get it.”
Upon entering the dormitory, the dormitory staff handed me a small letter.
“Can you come to the vice-principal’s office as soon as tomorrow’s class is over? Cadet Aren Blackfire? We have a lot to talk about, don’t we?
-Eins Neromeri.”
It was Eins calling me.
It must have come.
This is Eins, who believed in me since last semester. It was the day of the impeachment of Pompeius, which I had been waiting for decades, but I, a key witness, did not appear.
He had no idea what level of han Eins was holding.
The vice-principal might be sharpening a vengeance blade against me.
Besides, if you knew that she was preparing to stab her in the back without her knowledge… … .
Rather, Eins’ reaction was calm, to the extent that it was surprising that he found me after the weekend. This made me even more anxious.
“Hmm.”
It’s scary too.
But nothing to worry about. It was because he had already run many simulations in his head on how to deal with Eins.
In the face-to-face meeting with Eins tomorrow, I have three options.
1. Complaining about being kidnapped by Ackerman.
In this way, Eins’ misunderstanding would be resolved at once. I won’t have to bother at all.
On the surface, it was the most peaceful solution. But this makes Ackerman difficult. It was a self-inflicted thing, but it was full of dangers because you didn’t know how the poisonous Eins would come out.
For me, who wants the main character to work out, this is a choice I want to avoid.
2. Bringing up plausible reasons to relieve Eins’ anger.
Since Ackerman can’t be woven together, he will roughly say that something urgent has happened to the family.
What to do? Since ancient times, housework has been an excuse close to paying extra money.
Even if it’s not, the house itself has a sinister image and is full of dark secrets, so it’s a reason enough to understand.
It’s not a perfectly clean solution, but it was good enough as a stopgap.
In terms of results alone, since the impeachment trial has only been delayed a little, it is enough to say that you will help properly at that time.
3. Pioneer the third way.
The last option should be considered only when things go awry for the worst.
Obviously, it will go down a completely different path from the game story, but I’m not sure if it will go good or bad.
You’ll know what to choose when you face Eins tomorrow.
When I entered the room, I couldn’t see where Jade was training.
Thanks to that, I ended the weekend with a warming shower without being disturbed by anyone.
“This is happiness.”
* * *
“… … .”
who is there
Eins’ office was always quiet.
The vice-principal, she was a woman with an aura like a misty lake. It’s not called the ‘Witch of the Mist’ for nothing.
But today was different.
Since Eins personally visits and handles most of the work, the fact that there are visitors surprises me.
smart smart
“Come on in.”
A gentle voice is heard. It was a voice like a watered flower.
When I opened the door and entered, there was an unexpected person. How amazing is this?
“ah.”
Ackerman was alone with Eins. What the hell were the two of them talking about so secretly?
It won’t be an ordinary story. There won’t be much to talk about as the two of us sip tea leisurely.
The story of the kidnapping of me last time must have come and gone.
Slightly taken aback by Ackerman’s unexpected appearance, I calmly greeted him.
“hello. Vice Principal.”
“Nice to meet you. Aren cadet. Come and sit down.”
Judging from the calm atmosphere of Eins who called me, he didn’t seem to hold a grudge against me.
‘what?’
no way.
Ackerman went alone with Eins. Eins, who was supposed to be angry with me, wasn’t hostile, and even mild.
It wasn’t just about keeping a poker face. When the information, such as the subtly soft accent or the look in the tea-serving eyes, was put together, it all pointed to one fact.
‘Ackerman confessed.’
Other than that, the situation was not explained.
Ackerman kidnapped me and confessed that the trial was postponed. After hearing the full story of the incident, Eins understood everything and the misunderstanding about me was resolved.
If I hadn’t betrayed, Pompey could be impeached.
The reason Eins was gentle was obvious.
“I have heard all about it. Cadet Aren.”
I knew it.
“Yes… … . Sorry for not telling you earlier.”
I answered shyly.
“no. It must have been embarrassing to have experienced something like that.”
I glanced over at Ackerman. It was expressionless. What did he say that made Ains worry about me?
After all, Ackerman’s abduction wasn’t really a big deal.
Ackerman didn’t even touch a single hair on me.
But looking at Eins’ reaction, it seemed like Akerman was even threatening my life.
“Cadet Ackerman will be punished for kidnapping a cadet. However, since this would damage the academy’s reputation, we decided to keep it a secret. Do you agree, Cadet Aren?”
“A punishment?”
“Yes. Volunteer every weekend for a month. The duties to be undertaken this semester are unpaid. Lastly, it was decided that Ackerman cadets would be in charge of cleaning the gym for the second year of combat.”
“… … okay.”
It was a much lighter punishment than I thought. At that level, Eins rather looked at Ackerman a lot.
“Since you said you received an apology from Cadet Ackerman, I’ll put this aside.”
Ackerman guy. What the hell did he say that Eins went through so easily?
I was curious, but I never had a chance. Because Ackerman left the vice-principal’s office right away. He made eye contact with me and closed the door.
“then.”
Let’s get back to the point. Eins said with a seductive smile.
Things went well and I even looked a little better.
“I misunderstood until Cadet Ackerman came to me.”
“… … yes.”
“It is all over now. I apologize for getting angry inside.”
“no.”
Ains always doesn’t say unnecessary things. Spend only the time you need and do only what you need to do.
It was the same for such an important conversation.
“I have a request for you. I am asking because I believe in Cadet Aren.”
Eins handed me the documents. It was a neatly sealed document.
“Will you accept my request?”
Ains’ request… … .
Is it like this too?
Turning around, the story began to flow normally.