146 – Wrapping Up – 4
It wasn’t too difficult to ask Cordelia about the incident. It was because there was a swordsmanship class the very next day.
The only worry is that, as I said before, all of her new friends have been caught up in the incident. It’s not like you can’t see it forever as Lira said, and the punishment is no different from her children’s prank compared to her original ending, but I feel that such words will work for a sensitive girl of this age.
Besides, Hestia told me something else. She heard Cordelia say that she had been in a daze all day yesterday, to the extent that she was worried. Even if she was called, she responded slowly, beat by beat, and she was staring blankly into space with a very serious face.
I opened the classroom door with all my worries. The atmosphere in the classroom was chaotic. Of course, it was messy when the students started disappearing one by one, but it felt different from that time. There’s a difference between being terrified and being excited about having something to chew on.
Be quick-witted, have wide feet, or both. Quite a few students suspected a connection between some of the missing people returning to the academy and the security guards raiding the campus the previous morning. The result was unidentified rumors floating around the academy. From the kidnapping of a large-scale criminal organization to the absurd rumor that a grudge is the work of a ghost. All sorts of stories made the campus buzz. Of course, the students who returned a few steps quickly kept their mouths shut. There must have been bluffs from the guards and academy, but they would have kept their mouths shut even if they didn’t bother to try to silence them. Well, it’s less embarrassing to be caught in a kidnapping than to be tricked by drugs.
Anyway, there is no better gossip to talk about for students who are always looking for something interesting. One thing that was unexpected was that I was also part of the rumors.
“There is a story that Prince Mikhail was pissed off and slaughtered all the kidnappers….”
“Really?”
I pricked my ears at the faint sound of my name coming from somewhere. Not just focusing on listening, but also spending mana. Two male students whose names I didn’t even know were looking at me and whispering.
“Yes. Among the people who disappeared this time, there were Miss Cordelia’s friends, right? Taylor said that after seeing Miss Cordelia depressed, Young master got so mad that he secretly went out in the middle of the night and beat up all the criminals.”
“Ah, isn’t that a bit too much?”
“No, really. You know Taylor sometimes sneaks out at night for a drink. The other night, they went out secretly, and there was someone who hid their face so suspiciously. So he peeked out of the corner of his eye out of curiosity and saw that it was Prince Mikhail. Then, he was sick all day yesterday and was absent. Doesn’t that sound like it?”
That friend is gifted as a storyteller. I have the ability to unravel a moderately delicious slice. I wish I had the ability to lower my voice a bit. In its own way, it must have been whispering that I wouldn’t be able to hear it, but it couldn’t stop me from deciding to eavesdrop, even spending mana.
The story seems absurd at first glance, but it was pretty accurate except for a few details. At least there won’t be a ghost holding a grudge for ruining the exam and committing suicide. First of all, the culprit was not a kidnapper, but a drug offender, and although I defeated the culprit, I was beaten too. Enough to start a third life if you make a mistake.
Anyway, apart from accuracy and detail, I had no intention of letting this rumor spread further. That’s not going to happen, but by any chance, if Hestia hears this…. Of course, she won’t believe this story right away, but the more certain the precautions, the better. I approached them and tapped them on the shoulder to talk.
“Wait, wait.”
“What? Hee, hee!”
“I’m sorry I overheard you, but I heard my name. Useless rumors may be subject to disciplinary action.”
The other person turned around with an expression asking if someone was interfering in the conversation, and was startled as if he had seen a ghost. I told him to shut up in a very polite way. Also, don’t spread useless rumors. As soon as my story was over, the two bowed their heads to me.
“I’m sorry.”
“No, I have nothing to apologize for.”
In spite of my answer, they continued to bow their heads to me, almost on their knees. I left the place as quickly as possible, leaving the two shaking like aspen trees. I’m also burdened, and probably both of them want me to turn off quickly.
If anyone sees it, they’ll think I’m threatening. Where is this attitude towards the same grade? Even if His Majesty came directly, I wouldn’t be so frightened. Where are my images headed?
I shook my head and looked for Cordelia. She must have arrived first, and she was looking out of her window with a serious expression on her face. It was as Hestia said. It was a time when, as usual, she would be talking to her girlfriends.
Was it really shocking that you were just staring at the outside despite such a commotion? She can’t even guess how to placate her.
I sighed and walked over to her. Cordelia turned her head, saw me, and opened her eyes wide. Then, contrary to my expectations, it ran towards me like a puppy welcoming its owner.
What is it? Is it just like usual? No, then what are those melancholy eyes that were looking out of her window until just now? Even if she was the main character of the last leaf, the atmosphere that had calmed down was gone, and in an instant, she returned to her usual Cordelia wagging her tail.
“Mikhail! What is it, is it okay to take class already?”
“A day off is enough. You are the… , Are you okay?”
“Huh? What?”
Cordelia seemed really unconcerned. So, in this situation, I don’t even recognize what I’m pointing at right away.
“No, that, your friends, you won’t be able to come to class for a while.”
“Ah! That? What else do i say are you okay. The thing that could have been sold without knowing where the mouse or bird was was changed to suspension. What is there to be sad about? Not everyone is going anywhere.”
“Then why were you just looking outside with such a serious expression?”
With a fleeting expression that made me wonder if it would disappear any moment. At my words, Cordelia widened her eyes.
“Who, me?”
“Uh. With eyes full of melancholy, you were just staring at the sky so still that you wouldn’t know if anyone took it? Do you have any concerns?”
Her face turned red at my words. She averted my eyes.
“My, my, when did I look at you like that! I didn’t think of anything strange!”
“No, or no. Why are you so angry?”
“Because I didn’t get angry! Anyway, it’s not like that. I was just saying that the weather is nice today.”
Cordelia kept her face away from me as much as she could while saying that. It’s like she doesn’t want to face me.
I pouted and shrugged. It’s obviously suspicious, but what if he says he’s nothing? But, unlike what Hestia told me, I’m glad that you look better than I thought. It seems a bit strange, but Cordelia is strange for a day or two.
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After her class, Cordelia put the back of her hand to her cheek to see if her face was still hot. Normally, she would have had dinner with her party, but today she made the excuse that she had a little headache and left first.
I feel sorry for Mikhail, but I really didn’t want to see him face to face. He just couldn’t keep his composure. I’m sure it didn’t matter until a few days ago, but why is it suddenly like this?
Of course she couldn’t admit it to herself, but she already knew why. When I asked her what Mikhail had been thinking about earlier this morning, she jumped up and denied that she had thought of anything, but in fact she was thinking of Mikhail. More specifically, the back of her moment when Mikhail protected her.
No matter how frank Cordelia was, it was not usually difficult for her to say to her face that she was so idly thinking of you. She never even thought that her face, thinking of Mikhail, would have melted so smoothly.
The situation that her crush would risk her life to protect her was too devastating for Cordelia, a lover of romance novels. Isn’t it very strange that she spends a few days in a stimulating delusion?
It would have been fortunate if it stopped there, but her head stretched out her branches from there. Before long, Mikhail, who protected her in all circumstances and for all reasons, began to play in her head.
From Mikhail helping himself in a situation where he is being gossiped about by other women in a small way, to Mikhail who beats Wilhelm and hugs himself when he is kidnapped by Wilhelm like Lily.
Anyway, thanks to that, most of the things that happened today had long since disappeared from her mind. What should she do that every time she sees Mikhail’s face, useless thoughts come to her mind.
Of course yesterday, you must have been tired too, but I didn’t remember answering questions such as, “Is it okay?” Or “Why did you come back dangerously?”, Saying, “Nothing at all,” And Mikhail’s expression distorted when he heard those answers.
Cordelia banged her pillow for no reason. She let out a moan as her pillow pounded each time her well-trained fists were thrust into it. She was already worried about her tomorrow. She was too embarrassed to face Mikhail, and was ashamed. She was that, and she wouldn’t know if she wasn’t aware of it, but when she realized that she was thinking of him and making a stupid girlish face, she couldn’t even look him in the eyes.
“What should I do from tomorrow….”
It is a night when only worries deepen. Cordelia had to toss and turn all night.