016. Professor’s office, garden, hospital visit (1)
“Isn’t that guy a bit strange these days?”
Combat instructor Lambert asked.
“What?”
Gilliot, who diligently checked the movements of the cadets and pointed out the wrong parts, asked back.
Gilliot followed Lambert’s gaze and rolled his eyes. Where his gaze reached, there was a faint cadet.
It was Aren Blackfire.
Even at first glance, he’s like a parasitic brother who doesn’t fit the fighting world at all.
“That guy, did he originally move like that?”
“Well?”
There was no superfluity in Aren’s movements, and his natural swordsmanship, like flowing water, was excellent, so it was close to perfection.
Like the Crusader’s, the moderation of the action is also noticeable.
To be honest, it was such a great sword that even the veteran instructors Gilliot and Lambert had their jaws dropped.
“It is a little strange.”
“Yes? Because I’m not the only one who thought so.”
Lambert was proud that he was right.
Gilliot’s gaze was fixed on Aren. He looks at Aren with strange eyes.
You’re good, what’s the problem?
It’s a problem because it’s good, actually.
The guy was still very vague.
Sometimes it shows a bright, flashy look. They skillfully follow the moves they were first taught, or even win against their classmates in sparring.
Even then it slips once in a while. If you face an opponent of the same level as yourself, you will be defeated.
‘Hmm.’
In Gilliot’s eyes, that couldn’t be the case. If it was the Aren he had seen, except for Fonte, Ackerman, and Cain, he wouldn’t be so weakly defeated even if he faced a Class A cadet.
It’s like… … It felt like losing on purpose.
No matter how you look at it, he’s a crazy talent, but he sometimes shows things he can’t understand, so Gilliott is going to go crazy.
‘This and that and that. I never knew. That guy.’
When you finally get disappointed and try to turn around, it flashes again. What a surprise! This isn’t about training people.
How else am I supposed to explain this?
That’s not lazy either.
Now all the instructors have noticed that he comes out early every morning to practice. It’s natural that Cain is from a famous knight family, but isn’t that kid from a dark magician family?
The more you look at it, the more you tilt your head.
Contrary to the rumors and images surrounding him.
If you work hard, you will definitely grow. Otherwise, those flashing moments cannot be explained. It has improved even more than during the first class assignment Dalian.
But I can’t shake the feeling that I’m losing on purpose. I can’t even guess why.
‘I don’t know what he’s doing… … .’
That’s why it’s more fanciful.
‘I couldn’t concentrate at all in class before, but this time it’s like that again.’
Unlike usual, there are no guns in the eyes. It looks like a screw is loose somewhere. I can’t concentrate in class at all. The guy who exuded that noble and aristocratic scent is nowhere to be found.
However, when he wields his sword without thinking, only then can his talent be seen properly.
No matter how you think about it, the conclusion is the same.
‘I don’t know why, but they’re hiding their skills… … .’
why?
Gilliot wonders what the reason is.
‘Because it’s a black fire?’
Is it because you don’t want to be noticed? Maybe it’s because I’ve already been burned so badly that I’m becoming cautious about my academy life.
Or it might be that he is trying his best not to disgrace his family.
Whatever it is, I can only guess this way now.
‘You’re a very thoughtful child… … .’
Gilliot alone was impressed.
In order to repent of the sins of their ancestors, Aren’s heart is to hide his talent and live a quiet life.
He didn’t say it directly, but looking at his actions, there is no explanation other than this.
‘haha. I had a time like that too.’
Gilead sniffles. He recalls that he was deep and mature like that when he was young.
But at the same time, I was sure.
Even if you want to hide such a talent, you have no choice but to emit a presence.
So, I promise to let you unleash your potential in a comfortable atmosphere. Wouldn’t that be a true teacher? Even if you have talent, if the environment doesn’t support you, even a promising player will be ruined.
‘I must help in many ways.’
It might be helpful for him to leave it alone for now.
Gilliot stopped thinking and opened his mouth.
“ruler! Attention everyone! Today’s physical training will end here.”
Gilliot’s voice echoed through the gym. As usual, the students immediately focused on him.
“I will announce the midterm and final exam schedules!”
buzz buzz.
No, what did you do? It’s midterms already? These desperate voices are heard everywhere.
“quiet!”
“yep!”
“The midterm exam will be a simple test for each subject. It will be a place to check if you are faithful to the basics and how diligently you have been in class. Don’t be so burdened. It’s literally a simple test.”
The cadets nodded. It is the first test after entering the academy, so it is not burdensome, so it is a satisfied face.
“Next is the final exam. The final exam will be held in 1:1 sparring. Students who get excellent grades there may change classes. I hope everyone can go up to a higher class in the second semester! From the 2nd semester, I will also participate in external missions, so I hope you improve your skills! Questions!”
“There is not!”
“uh… … ?”
Gilliot ate one. I tried to bet that I didn’t take questions, but the students didn’t cut the questions any more.
Ahaha-! The laughter of the cadets bloomed.
‘Has it already been midterms… … .’
Meanwhile, Aren, who was dazed, barely heard the word midterm exam.
* * *
It’s already been a week.
How long have you been so lost?
After the kidnapping of Shiana, the academy was turned upside down.
A normal student almost got kidnapped inside the academy! Isn’t that also the representative of the freshmen, the genius magical girl Shiana? There was also an uproar in the royal family.
They said that there was a problem with security, and everyone from the chairman of the board to the principal was called and robbed.
As a result, until the culprit was caught, first-year students were forbidden to go around alone after 6 o’clock, and Cerberus, famous as a guard dog and the magic inspectorate, walked around every night.
‘This is not important… … ‘
What really matters is that goddamn Deiane.
Last night, the incident at the Magical Zoo and Zoo somehow managed to flow as the story unfolded.
But, that’s pretty embarrassing.
‘Who the hell is Argon?’
At least Deian should have been the only one to appear in the Magical Fauna. In the second half of the first act, helpers appear, but not at this point.
However, a strange guy named Argon appeared first, and Deianne secretly appeared behind him.
The story is completely twisted.
To be honest, I feel like I’m going crazy right now. Where did it get twisted, my comfortable academy life… … ?
Damn it because I used my hand then. If it wasn’t nearby, uh huh. Just thinking about it is terrifying.
‘It may not be a big deal, but.’
After all, it was only the order of their appearance that had changed, and the poor fellow helped them.
Even if I feel relieved, my mentality is divided again by the fact that I do not know what kind of effect such trivial things will have in the future, like the butterfly effect.
‘Deiane, Deiane, Deiane… … .’
I ruined everything because of this woman.
Thanks to that, I stayed out of my mind for a week.
Even in the middle of living without my mind for a week, I barely grasped that Ackerman was doing well according to the story.
By overhearing students’ conversations, secretly following and checking, or asking Dalglish or Annie to do it.
Then Dalglish and Annie clenched their fists and said.
‘Ohh! is something going on? But bear in mind, Bocchan. The fact that the Blackfire family has just been released from probation. If you have a big accident, you will be in trouble. What… … Getting to know the stories of the other cadets would be no big deal. whooping!’
‘I’ll take notes without omission.’
To begin with, the story was flowing normally.
1. Siana is in shock and hospitalized.
2. After resolving the situation, Ackerman’s party began to study the ‘Hyven Fragment’ on behalf of Cyana.
3. However, Ackerman, who did not get any information, asked magic professor *Deianne* to study the piece of hiven.
What was this about trying to kidnap Siana!? With the question of
Deianne, who was nervous about missing the piece of the hyven, thought, ‘What kind of rice cake is this!’ would like to It’s like holding out a gyaru in front of a gyaru cat.
By now, Deianne would be dancing at least. I almost had a hard time, but the blessing came rolling on its own.
This is the original story that has been done so far.
On the surface, there seemed to be no problem at all. No matter what the process is, the big stem of the story is flowing as normal.
‘But I can’t.’
can’t be relieved Even if the story went smoothly.
Didn’t I tell you to go into the tiger’s den to catch a tiger?
‘I’ll have to go find it myself.’
It’s easier to see with my own eyes. Contacting the villain is something you really shouldn’t do, but this time there’s nothing you can do about it.
That puts my mind at ease. If anything goes wrong, my slow life is just ruined!
Having made a decision, I am now alert!
Understanding Ackerman’s story made me worry for too long.
Now it’s time to act again.
It’s quite unnatural for a combat student to visit a magic professor, but I have an idea.
‘Julius.’
He said he wanted to apologize to me and show sincerity. Didn’t I tell you to drop by your professor’s office?
‘Shall we go collect money?’
After meeting Julius, pretending to meet naturally, talk to Deiane… … .
I have to go see Siana one last time. To visit the hospital, and to keep the promise to eat.
I think I’ll be relieved to see if something has changed in him.
* * *
“Cain! What are you doing, aren’t you coming?”
Ackerman called Cain.
Cain was watching the classroom.
“yes? What are you looking at?”
Ackerman pouted his head through the crack in the door. Down to Hoya.
“uh? him.”
“It’s Aren. that famous… … .”
Ackerman was speechless. It’s a name I don’t really want to mention.
“Cain? Are you looking at him?”
Hoya asked with a nasty expression. Cain kept his mouth shut and said in surprise.
“What? Oh no!”
Contrary to the excuse, Cain cared about Aren.
‘Why is he like that these days?’
I don’t know anything else, but the guy who used to write neatly in a straight posture during magic defense and detection classes is just dazed today.
These days, my eyes were out of focus every day.
‘I’m concerned… … .’
What that boy is saying, strangely, I care.
“Come to think of it, did you see that guy at the gym today?”
“Oh, are you really crazy? Aren’t they at the level of Class B?”
“Of course it wouldn’t work for me, but it’s really surprising.”
“Hoya… … Even you can’t be sure?”
“What did you just say! ok?!”
Ackerman and Hoya recalled their morning class. Aren Blackfire wielded his sword like crazy.
It was quite impressive to see him swinging his sword gracefully as if the sword and the body were united. Even in the eyes of the main character Ackerman.
Who would look at him and think he was a child of a black magician’s family? no one will see it that way
Ackerman and Hoya were busy praising Aren’s changed appearance. It was a performance that I couldn’t help but praise even though he didn’t have a particular point of contact.
Then Cain intervened.
“Hehe! If you come to the Warriors Academy, that’s the basics!”
Cain knows too. That Aren’s skills had improved.
Normally, I was clumsy enough to wonder if it was the guy I saw on the first day, but not today. If that is a real skill, it will be a level of tension.
Ackerman and Hoya looked at Cain strangely. Why are you reacting so violently?
“By the way, why are we talking about him?”
Ackerman asked belatedly. Hoya also came out again, saying ‘I see?’
“Cain, let’s go quickly. Hungry.”
“what are you doing.”
Cain was still looking at Aren.
That would be too… … Aren, that guy. After the class is over and all the other students have left, aren’t they still sitting there!
‘What are you thinking like that… … !’
I don’t want to care, but I can’t. It doesn’t work out.
‘What can I do? Why does he die just because he’s left alone?’
Yes, let’s see. feet do not fall Cain biting his lip. goofy. right before it explodes
finally,
“Do you want to go alone today? I have time to stop somewhere else!”
“… … Oh yeah? Okay. Then see you tomorrow!”
Ackerman hesitated for a moment before answering. The two left Cain first.
‘… … Seed.’
Things got weird.
I never did this because I was worried about that boy.
‘Because I’m such a fool. It seems like they don’t even know that it’s all gone… … . It’s just letting you know.’
Try hard to rationalize. give legitimacy
what, how do you say it? Strangely, if I stand in front of that guy, my head becomes blank. Not once, not twice.
You shouldn’t do that this time. I have my own pride too.
Cain walked briskly and stood beside Aren. Aren still has other thoughts even though she has come this close.
In a way, it’s a great focus.
‘annoying.’
How could you not notice that I came so close? What kind of men are there?
Crying!
In the end, the desire to talk kindly to her was completely gone.
“hey!”
“… … ?”
Only then did Aren turn his head.
Where his gaze landed, there was Cain with his hair shining like gold dust. I wondered if it was the person I saw at the gym.
“What are you doing today?”
It’s a tick-tack tone as usual, but it’s a comment that I’m worried about somewhere.
Aren realized it belatedly.
After class, all the other cadets left.
That there are only Aren and Cain who called him here.
An awkward silence passed gently.
“All gone.”
“When is class over?”
Just mixing words makes me nervous. Cain did his best to hide his expression.
Aren looked around. After finally grasping the situation, Aren sighed briefly. Self-talk ensued. I wasn’t looking at Cain.
“I was lost for a while.”
At the same time, he began to pack writing utensils and textbooks.
Cain crossed his arms and looked at him. I wish I could say something more. At least I wonder if I can call you by name. He is truly a man who only knows himself. How can you not even say thank you!?
heart is cold full of disappointment
‘As expected, unlucky!’
black fire. recall that name again. Annoyed too… … .
“thank you.”
“uh?”
softly.
Cain unwrapped his arms at those words. no, it’s solved Why does such a blunt tone sound so kind?
Cain’s heart started beating. The head becomes white again.
‘No, no matter what.’
I’m sorry to end the conversation here. talk a little more… … !
“Oh, where does it hurt… … Pnah!”
In the end, I gave up again. Originally, Cain didn’t worry about others at all.
“no. Thank you for your concern.”
Thank you 2 consecutive hits. Cain froze on the spot. It’s nothing. This is a familiar comment that Cain must have heard hundreds or thousands of times as he grew up. Why does it feel so different?
‘Ha, what an idiot I am talking about again.’
I regret it. If you were worried about others, would you have been kind? -what! what is
Cain chewed his lips and pondered the situation he had just had.
Aren’s voice is heard from far away.
“Aren’t you going?”
Yes. This time, on the contrary, Cain was standing alone, blankly. Aren was already standing in front of the door. The figure holding the door can’t be so polite.
“Go, I’m going!”
Cain walked past Aren without even raising his head.
* * *
“Oh, embarrassing.”
I didn’t even know the class was over as I was thinking about what to say to Julius and Deianne.
The kids were all out, and Cain called me out of the blue.
When he sees me, he gets angry, and I never thought a guy who glared at me would talk to me. At this time, I would have wanted to make fun of him.
‘Somehow, it seems like they’re going to talk sooner or later.’
How stupid was that?
It was an act that was not [aristocratic]. I feel like I’m degrading myself.
‘Are you sick… … Pnah!’
He chews on Cain’s clumsy words. Surprisingly, even worried about me. Why did you do that? Do you have any bad feelings?
I do not know.
Let’s solve the problem right away.
I quickly came to the faculty building.
My goal is to meet Deiane, but first I have to create an alibi that says it was natural for me to meet Julius and come here.
“Hmm.”
I arrived at the entrance of Professor Julius’s office.
Like a priest, the cross greeted me at the door. Seeing the cross as a Blackfire feels like committing a sin.
… … I knocked on the door reverently.