55 – 25. Taking Away My Brother’s Woman (2)
Four days had already passed since the unexpected sunrise with Reyna. During that time, Ian had been staying at the Cheongwal Pavilion, spending his time there. Since the extra work would be done by the injured people, there was no need to worry about it, and important matters could be resolved thoroughly enough even at the Cheongwal Pavilion.
‘If I return to the mansion, I’ll inevitably run into Leticia.’
According to Shukin, Ian was crying while cutting off food and drink.
Returning in such a situation was an embarrassing series of situations.
‘I can probably be soothed by doing nothing and hanging around.’
Is there no room for leisure?
From the moment he decided to deal with the Leviathan, rest was over.
It may be cruel. But Ian didn’t have time to spare for Leticia.
Just thinking about how to handle the Leviathan was enough to keep him busy.
‘First, under the premise of making Ariel the host of the Leviathan… it will be necessary to take away the younger girls. Reyna should be resolved.’
The one left is one person.
A fallen noble, Bianca Martiif, who will later become a great wizard.
‘Of course, Celianna Diaz is still here.’
Ian decided not to consider them.
According to Eri, Ariel and Celianna were not on good terms recently.
In fact, when he saw them, their relationship didn’t seem good.
‘If anything, it was a one-sided distance Celianna was keeping from Ariel.’
Anyway, if you exclude Celianna, the only one left is Diaz. He didn’t want to mess with this guy.
‘I don’t want to interfere with a man. Let him do what he wants.’
If it’s a character with significant weight, he would have to draw out Diaz’s favor with tears and mustard, but Diaz wasn’t a very important person.
‘He just accompanied Ariel’s party as a childhood friend to Reyna.’
He had the talent to become a future mercenary king, but really. All he was right now was a commoner infatuated with a beauty.
Ian wasn’t the only one thinking that way.
Ariel herself did not think of Diaz as a friend beyond tactical value.
That’s why he only paid attention to Bianca.
Tap. Tap. Tap.
The sound of fingers tapping the desk echoed through the room.
‘Bianca Martiif.’
A noble from the southern part of the empire who demonstrated skill in black magic.
The Martiifs, who had gained great fame by using black magic, which had been rejected as the magic of demons, to sweep away mines.
Unfortunately, due to the main figures of her parents and family becoming a mine, she lost all the reputation she had gained so far and was ruined.
“It’s not an exaggeration to say that her life has been ruined since her family went under.”
She had always been stubborn about practicing black magic, especially necromancy, so she had no friends who could call her a childhood friend, and she even acquired a label as a defector.
“Discrimination against black magic users still existed even when Matiiyiv was ruling. The atmosphere even intensified.”
“Don’t trust black magic users. They are all traitors. How can the child of a mine survive? She should be executed immediately.”
She had lived unable to avoid hearing such words.
“Of course, Bianca also gave up black magic and started learning ordinary magic.”
The defection of her parents was not something that could be easily resolved.
In the end, among the 2nd grade, 1st command, Celia was the only one left who was close to her.
“But it’s not as if she’s particularly close to Celia either.”
They were in opposition to each other over the flower called Arri.
Even though they were in the same party, they couldn’t get along.
“Don’t we have that kind of relationship? They stick together, but if they are left alone together, it becomes awkward.”
“Are you doing well these days?” “Oh, I’m alright.” They say the same things and then immediately become silent.
That’s how it was between Celia and Bianca.
Unfortunately, Celia, who comes from a noble family, has many people following her, but Bianca did not have such people.
“Ultimately, she is alone. That’s for sure.”
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Being isolated. That was the new problem given to Ian.
If they wanted to make friends with her, they would need a reason, wouldn’t they?
To everyone except Ariel, she was a thorn in their side. Her hatred of nobles had also reached its peak.
How could they separate her from Ariel?
He agonized over it countless times. After considering several plans and running simulations, there was only one answer.
“We can’t solve it in Ocria. We have to make sure that Bianca and Ariel grow apart during the vacation.”
End the situation before the vacation is over.
It won’t be easy. Fortunately, there was just the perfect opportunity.
“If it goes according to the original story, Ariel will be traveling to Bruckus, the former territory of Matiiyiv, with his friends during the vacation.”
The parents who were executed, and the scattered sisters.
Bianca, who always longed for the warmth of her family, often envied those who returned to the family during the vacation.
This was noticed by Ariel, and an event occurred when they went to the Bruckus territory together.
“It’s the event of the corrupted city of Bruckus, you see.”
As I think of the original work, my eyebrows furrow involuntarily.
It was the first section of Heroic Academy that the difficulty level skyrocketed exponentially.
“Unlike before, when we competed against demons and disciples of the Arc… From now on, the enemies will increase.”
It was the moment when beings who clashed due to their ideologies appeared, not just those who can determine right and wrong based on good and evil.
“The enemies of the Burkus Event are the Resistance.”
Clusters of persecuted commoners. They had prepared daggers to pierce through the Empire.
Now was the time to commence in earnest.
Will those who oppose the Empire treat Ariel favorably?
If she were a warrior from a humble background, it might be different, but since Arielle was of noble birth, she would be considered a target for rejection.
That was why.
“An emergency quest, ‘City of Calamity, Broocus,’ has been initiated!”
“Defend Ariel’s life from those who threaten her!”
A quest to protect Ariel appeared.
So, the problem is how to get there….
“But just going is also a problem.”
Even if they don’t have a good relationship, if they follow along, it might raise suspicions for Ariel, wouldn’t it?
If she goes to Broocus herself and tries to go somewhere else, it may seem suspicious.
“While avoiding Ariel’s suspicions… I need some way to get near Broocus.”
What method should I use? It was at that moment when he was contemplating.
Thunk! Thunk!
A giant eagle was pecking its head against the window.
“What’s this?”
He wondered if it was a wild eagle, but upon closer inspection, it seemed to be trained. So, it must be a trained specimen.
As if agreeing with Ian’s thoughts, the eagle dropped the paper it was holding with its beak and flew back into the sky as soon as the window was opened.
The paper read as follows:
“I’ve heard reports of barbaric attacks. First, I will relay a sincere apology as a member of the royal family. The kingdom will do its best to assist in recovering the damages suffered by the domain residents. Of course, we will not forget your contribution to the mission of changing the fate. For now, we will send a small but meaningful gift to help soothe your heart.”
Luxurious letter with the royal emblem depicted on it contained a small ticket inside.
“It’s a ticket that allows you to travel to the Celon Beach in the east. It has a built-in teleportation skill, so tearing it will immediately transport you there. We will keep the number of people under control, so have a good time.”
“Bedon Arcana.”
“A ticket to Celon Beach… I have received a great gift.”
The letter from Bedon Arcana and a ticket to Cylon Beach.
It’s a great gift.
Especially when things have been tough, there’s nothing better than spending a vacation at the beach.
But what made Ian happy was for a different reason.
“Cylon Beach is close to Brookes, which Arieh tends to go to, right? I heard it’s less than 3km away.”
It was the moment when all his worries were resolved.
***
If you’re a person, you tend to make a bucket list at least once in your life.
For example, eating a course meal that costs around 500,000 won per person.
Or maybe going to a soccer game and overwhelming the rival team.
Ian had also naturally made a bucket list.
Due to living a fierce and difficult life, it wasn’t grand, but he had a small and humble wish.
“To go to the beach. Of course, there shouldn’t be anyone else there, and it shouldn’t disturb the sound of the waves. I’ll install an umbrella and a chair, then enjoy watching while drinking a cola.”
Anyone who hears that would probably ask, “What kind of bucket list is that?” … But really, that was his wish.
Having lived his whole life in the mountains, he never had the luxury of visiting a nearby sea.
In the end, he couldn’t fulfill his wish and instead became possessed. But thanks to that, his wish came true.
Ahhh!
“Nice.”
He quietly closed his eyes, feeling the sound of the waves crashing and the cool breeze.
He was the only person on this vast beach.
To achieve his perfect relaxation, Bedon controlled the visitors to Cylon Beach, allowing himself to enjoy some leisure.
“Because there are no other kids around.”
Eri said she had something to do and went back to her family, and Igor also asked not to be contacted for a while, as he needed to rest.
“Lia said she’s going back to her family to spend time with them.”
Even on vacation, they should take a break too, right?
Of course, what they were doing now was also a combination of rest and travel. But knowing how this journey’s future would change…
They couldn’t choose to bring their colleagues along.
“Come to think of it, there’s no need to feel sorry. We can come with the kids later, right?”
They could consider it as a preliminary investigation for that time.
Having rationalized it, Ian sipped his drink placed next to him.
“I really rested deeply.
while feeling the leisurely sea breeze, I made sandcastles with Nathalion from time to time and walked along the beach together.
By nightfall, Ian, who had left the Selon Beach, set foot in the Brooks Territory.
The sight of Brooks that he entered through the bushes was not pleasant at all.
Ian said, ‘It’s severe. Something is strange. It’s dirty and uncomfortable.’
There was no sign of popularity on the streets. The stench was strong, and disgusting slimy objects were stuck on the ground.
It was when he looked around the old-fashioned atmosphere of the dark forests.
Ahhh!
The powerful surge of mana began to envelop the space.
The mana sphere that exploded in the air wrapped around the entire Brooks. As if it were a prison.
“Thump.”
When Ian realized that he was also trapped in Brooks, he lifted the corners of his mouth.
“It has begun.”
It was the beginning of the event of the corrupt city of Brooks.
That is honestly sad his bucket list is relaxing on a beach with a soda. I curse his mother and father every day for abandoning Ian in everything in life from lessons to parental love.