Love Letter From The Future chapter 13

1. The first letter (13)

My devastated gaze turned to Seria.

The arrogant and strong-looking girl was holding out a pocket full of gold coins to me with her head bowed.

It was a sight that anyone could mistakenly think that a bad senior was extorting a weak junior. Seria’s body was trembling pitifully.

It meant that he was so nervous. Maybe the fear of me hasn’t gone away yet.

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Judging by the size of the pocket, there are at least 200 gold coins inside.

One imperial gold coin is worth about a month’s living expenses for a family of four commoners. It was because the empire stepped in and adjusted the price when the value skyrocketed or collapsed.

So, that pocket meant that Emma and her herbalist father could live for more than thirty-three years.

No matter how noble you are, a low-ranking noble like me would feel burdened even by spending dozens of gold. However, if an amount of more than 200 gold could be called a ‘predetermined price’, even a daughter-in-law could be called a daughter of the Yurdina family.

The problem is, what the hell did I do to hand over this amount of money?

However, since I can’t return the dumbfounded response to the woman who is trembling with her eyes tightly closed, I said in a slightly calmer tone.

“Hey, Seria? What do you mean by ‘price’?”

“… … Ah, ah!”

It was only then that Seria realized that that part had been omitted, and raised her head again in amazement.

Her eyes met mine. Her eyes, bright like aquamarine, scratched the floor as soon as they met my eyes.

In the past, I thought it was ignoring the other person, but looking at the reaction now, it wasn’t just like that.

Rather, aren’t you too nervous when dealing with people? I said in a relaxed voice, wondering if she would bite her tongue again.

“You can speak slowly, I have nowhere to go anyway.”

Actually, there are many places to go, but I said it because I wanted Seria to calm down a little.

Seria’s trembling subsided slightly, as if my consolation had worked. She took a few deep breaths, then spoke in a timid voice.

“Well, the last time I asked for a map… I wonder if it’s rude to ask for something without paying… … .”

At that, I had to swallow a laugh.

Between seniors and juniors, what is it that you can’t even ask for that much? Of course, he could treat them to a meal as much as they spent their time, but 200 gold coins was too much.

Apparently, Seria lacked common sense about human relationships in general. My fingers squeezed my temples. I was at a loss as to what answer to give.

If I received gold coins, I would have a lot of money to spend forever, but I didn’t really like it right now.

Once I graduated from the academy, it was nice not to have to worry about making a living. I wasn’t the type to obsess over money, and above all, I was reluctant to be paid for work I hadn’t done yet.

What if nothing I can do is worth 200 gold?

If you were a noble, there were rules you had to follow. ‘Give back as much as you receive’, nobility always returned what they received, whether it was goodwill or hostility.

It was because he thought it showed the pride of the nobility.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t in a situation where money was urgent enough to bend my pride, and I couldn’t get tired of sepa. The ending of my refusal of the gold coin bag was inevitable.

“… … Ceria. I must have misunderstood what I said last time, but I don’t really think what happened last time was rude. Even more so, even if I had done that favor, I wouldn’t be able to get this much in return.”

Seria, in response to my voice mixed with sighs, began to hesitate, wondering what she wanted to refute. A small voice came out of her mouth.

“Ha, but… … .”

“I can’t take this money, Seria.”

A word thrown with strong will as if driving a nail into it, Seria eventually became sullen again and lowered her arm.

But at this point, it was also true that I wondered why Seria was so desperate. If your heart doesn’t move even after doing this, you’re not human.

Cautiously, he asked Seria a question. In a soft voice, so that she won’t be nervous again.

“By the way, Seria, why the hell do you want to be guided by me so much?”

“… … ?”

Seria’s questioning eyes turned to me. Seeing those eyes, I felt like I was falling into a labyrinth even more.

“No, isn’t he like that too? In fact, there are many talented people besides me at the academy. Even if you go through the 3rd grade, let alone the 4th grade, there will be plenty of prosecutors who are more skilled than me. There’s even Professor Derek and several professors in the Faculty of Swords, so why bother with me?”

Seria lowered her gaze for a moment and was silent. He seemed to be contemplating what to say.

I crossed my arms and waited for her to stop chewing her tongue again. Anyway, there was plenty of time left until the next lecture.

The desire to go back to the dorm and rest was like a chimney, but more than that, I was curious about Seria’s circumstances. Hey, isn’t that ‘Yurdina’s slut’?

If it was a problem she was so obsessed with, there must be a reason for it. So I just stared blankly at Seria.

“… … Because you said that last time.”

“What?”

I couldn’t help but tilt my head at those words. It was because there was no corner to chew on.

what did i say last time? It was the feeling of a sudden ominous premonition.

And what Seria threw was, as expected.

“There is a limit to wielding it alone… … .”

No, I never said anything like that.

However, I was able to quickly notice who the subject of the ignition was. My memory disappeared for a week, ‘Ian Percus’ moved then.

There was a strong possibility that the rude and rude human being did it. I put my hand on my forehead.

Regardless of whether or not, Seria managed to continue talking while hesitating.

“Gee, that’s the first time I’ve ever heard such a thing. And again, I thought about it for a long time after I lost to senior Lee Ahn. Why did I have to lose to a guy who didn’t even try harder than me… … ?”

Again, rude words were mixed in. It’s a lame person who doesn’t even try, even if it’s like this, it’s a body that has been through harsh training since childhood.

But by her standards, she could have thought so. Thoughts and putting them into words were separate issues.

My eyes widened a little. But Seria didn’t even seem to notice my sign.

“If there is anyone who knows the answer, it must be senior Ian. And last time in Dalian, he gave me some advice… … .”

“Ah, that word.”

It was advice that the ‘sense’ caught my eye. What I gained after that day was more on my side.

It’s because I’ve gained an eye that can see through the opponent’s movements.

So far, it was only a blur, but if the other person was nervous or hesitant, I could see it more clearly. Where will the next attack come from?

That alone made me feel like my skills had advanced a notch. However, it seemed that I wasn’t the only one who was impressed by the sparring that day.

Seria must have been in trouble after that day as well. Why was it defeated, and what was it that I had to fix?

She was a talented prosecutor. You’ll notice what I’m talking about in no time, and you’ll be able to fix the problem. So I could have been so mistaken.

It was funny that I didn’t even bother giving her advice.

What happened that day was the result of a coincidence of luck. Once again, I couldn’t think of giving her any helpful advice.

“… … I know what you’re talking about.”

I sighed and said so. I decided to ignore the rude words Seria threw at me just now.

Since it was Seria anyway, there was no way that Yurdina’s pettiness would change overnight.

And it’s still only speculation, but it seems that Seria doesn’t have any malice.

The fact that Seria’s eyes were shining with anticipation was proof of that. Don’t common sense consider it a negative nuance when you start talking with a sigh?

don’t notice Or you are not good at human relationships.

I don’t know if Yurdina’s son from a high-ranking aristocratic family could do that, but for now, that possibility was the most likely.

“But Seria, I’m not as great a person as you think. Even on that day, the words I threw out somehow came true… you are a talented swordsman Even if you don’t act so impatiently, if you take one step at a time, you can reach a higher level, right?”

At first, Seria was excited with expectations, but as my words continued, her shoulders began to dwarf again. It was a dull look.

My heart ached for no reason, and I concluded my words with a clear cough. It was a word of comfort.

“So live a little longer. You are already an excellent swordsman, and you will become an even better swordsman later.”

Having said that, I turned my back. It was because I decided that I would understand if I did this.

However, what caught my footsteps as I left was a single word that came out of Seria’s mouth.

“… … Hunting.”

Stand tall, and stop walking.

It was something I had heard somewhere. No, that’s right, I’ve heard a lot. It was one of the biggest events held within the academy.

A competition held in the month of bows to see who can hunt the strongest monster in the forest.

The hunting festival, in which four people participated in a group, was an important festival in which even the emperor participated if there was no special schedule.

But that wasn’t why I stopped.

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Just because I remembered seeing that word somewhere recently.

My thoughts reached the contents of the letter I put in my bosom.

‘Sepia’ and ‘Hunting Festival’.

“If it’s not this year, there are no more chances… … .”

It was a trembling voice. Like a sinner going to confession with her eyes tightly closed, she said that.

My thoughts got tangled up in an instant. I didn’t know what Seria was saying or the exact circumstances. But one thing seemed certain.

That Sepia is going to participate in this year’s hunting festival. And that she has a reason for doing so.

Worrying, agonizing, hesitating.

However, it did not take long for a conclusion to be reached. I bit my lip, then turned around and strode closer to Seria.

And put both hands on her slender shoulders as she lowered her head.

“… … Seria.”

“Yes, yes heh?!”

Perhaps surprised by my sudden action, she opened her eyes wide and made a cute noise.

Her raised eyes met mine. The distance is close. Close range, where each breath may mix.

A sweet smell tickled his nostrils. Her dark blue eyes stared blankly at me.

After thinking and hesitating until the end, I finally opened my mouth.

“You look pretty today.”

“… … ?”

Of course, Seria just tilted her head as if asking what she was talking about.

It was the day when the joint training of just the two of them began.