Love Letter From The Future chapter 140

3. Dragon’s Eye, Human Mind (4)

“… … Meet Her Highness, the princess.”

At Ian’s impeccable greeting, Shien’s eyes showed a look of satisfaction.

I was worried because he was the second son of a lower aristocrat, but unexpectedly, the education on etiquette was thorough.

At the very least, it would be nice not to have to worry about getting caught in the social world for using her as an aide.

However, the words that flowed from Shien’s mouth were full of humility, the exact opposite of what he thought.

“Are you senior Ian? Whoops, you don’t need to be so courteous. Even a princess is just a student at the academy.”

Along with him, Xian slightly lowered his upper body and showed a charming eye smile.

Men usually end up like this. trivially.

Because there was no such thing as a male who didn’t like kind and pretty women.

However, this man seemed to belong to the exception. There was no emotion in the man’s gaze.

Emotionless, empty eyes.

Shien was a little confused as to whether he really meant it or if he was just good at hiding his feelings.

I would have known soon anyway. The princess’ light gray eyes penetrated Ian’s field of vision.

You could see it now.

Shien’s pupils dimmed for a moment. As if staring at a distant place, not here.

But after a while, Shien opened her eyes wide and rubbed her eyes.

oh, i can’t do this

Didn’t see. It was the same when I tried again.

Sean couldn’t hide his embarrassment. It was because there had never been anything like this before in my entire life.

But whatever Shien was, Ian didn’t seem to mind at all. He only asked questions in his characteristic emotionless voice.

“… … So, what are you looking for?”

He was told to treat him as a junior, but Ian was still sticking to the honorific language.

It meant that she would treat the princess diligently without feeling burdened.

It was a great decision. The ability to look at the notices of superiors was better than expected.

I liked it even more. Shien felt possessiveness wriggling in a corner of his heart.

Perhaps because of her greed, Shien made an uncharacteristically adventurous decision.

I didn’t even need to see it anyway.

The other person is the second son of a rural viscount, and has shown rapid growth over the past two months. If so, there must have been a good reason.

An opportunity to grow somehow.

What is the driving force that drives him?

Human psychology is usually obvious. It must be desire, and humans usually desire what is lacking.

If the second son of a country viscount is lacking, yes.

that’s power Soon, Shien’s light gray eyes sank deeply as he came to a tentative conclusion.

“I’ve heard a lot about senior Lee Ahn’s performance. I heard you subjugated the Mine a while ago? Actually, I came because I had something to say on behalf of the imperial family.”

It was also thrilling that the beautiful princess came to represent the imperial family, but it was common for a student who was only a low-ranking aristocrat to be treated with such respect.

If not, he couldn’t bear to hide his anticipation for the reward the imperial family would give him.

However, there was surprisingly no response from the man. He was just staring at Shien with golden eyes that felt deep fatigue.

It’s not like he doesn’t have greed, and he had to be seen as good at hiding his true feelings.

It was great. The princess lightly smiled.

He was a man I wanted to make more and more of myself.

The urge like a wild beast that found its prey after starving seized Shien.

“Because of the unprecedented performance, our imperial family is also having a lot of trouble. I have to give a reward, but I don’t know what the hell Ian wants… … .”

Then, the princess sneaked up close to Ian.

The girl’s voice continued as she raised her toes and whispered to the man’s eardrums.

“Say anything. I will use my hand so that you can lift it as it is.”

“… … Anything?”

Ian asked in a slightly interested voice. The lines on Xian’s lips deepened even more.

Yes, no matter how good he was, he was also only human.

Shien’s exhaled breath became sweeter.

“Yes, whatever… Instead, just remember that I let go of the bridge.”

A muffled sound came out of Ian’s mouth.

Shien did not intend to miss this opportunity. Her mouth spewed smooth language.

What I saw was a man like a wooden stone. I had to dig in with more direct words.

“Somehow later, we might have a good relationship, right? Then we can give you anything you want. As long as you kiss my feet.”

It was a metaphorical expression, but the meaning was explicit.

It meant thinking about an oath of allegiance. Kissing the feet was one of the highest courtesies a lord could show.

Of course, I didn’t know if I would hurt my pride right now. But he, too, would soon change his mind when he tasted power.

Because there is no being as honest in their desires as humans.

Rather, he had to make such a direct proposal from the beginning, so that he would obey her later. This was the basis of the Yongin technique that Shien had learned so far in the pandemonium called the imperial palace.

The man was silent. long and longer.

Sean had no worries. If so, isn’t he just a human being, the second son of a rural viscount?

Even though he showed amazing performance these days, there weren’t many opportunities to belong to the imperial family as a low-ranking noble.

Soon the man will gladly come to kiss her feet.

However, feeling that that was a little lacking, the princess decided to wear out Ian’s child a little more.

“… … For example, the succession of titles?”

After that, Shien took two or three steps back with his hands behind his back.

The sadness he must have suffered as the second son of a rural viscount was understandable. He must have grown up being compared to his older brother since childhood, but looking at his personal information, it has been a long time since the successor of the family was appointed as his older brother.

The reason for the recent rapid growth may not be unrelated to him.

Other than that, it was a neat history that I couldn’t find any cause.

He was a man who even deposited the corpse of a demon worth 10,000 gold in order to save a commoner girl.

At least not greedy for money, then all that was left was power.

Of course, what Shien said could be taken as an insult to the family, depending on the listener.

But what? Shien was the princess, and Ian was only the second son of a country viscount. Above all, it was also said that if a man had his will for power, he would be glad inside.

Because it was a word that affirmed desire, the majority of humans wanted to be acknowledged for their ugly hearts while pretending not to.

At this point, the princess was sure that Ian was half-faked. It was because even after hearing her rude suggestion, Ian didn’t get angry and kept a calm attitude.

Shien asked Ian again.

“How are you, senior Ian? Did you think of anything?”

“… … There is just one thing I wish for.”

That’s it, the princess’ eyes flashed with joy for a moment.

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Just finished it and it was over. Feeling like threading a hook on a fish that was biting, Shien smiled like a blooming flower.

“Yes, just say it. If it’s what senior Ian wants, whatever… … .”

It was then that cold water was poured on the friendly atmosphere.

In the air, streams of water are scattered.

Ian opened the lid of the canteen and immediately poured out the contents towards the princess.

No one could react to the sudden situation.

The same was true of Shien, the escort knights standing behind her, and the passers-by who were eavesdropping on the conversation between the man and the princess with interest.

The water flowed through the air and fell, drenching Shien’s body.

At the unexpected response, the princess froze as she smiled. The same was true of the escort knights who were standing behind the princess.

Seeing this, Ian asked in a voice filled with a faint smile. It was a slightly happy face.

“… … Is the water cool, Her Highness?”

Only then did Shien let out a dumbfounded voice saying “Fuha”. A mixture of embarrassment and shame flashed in her eyes.

It was the first treatment in my life.

Have you ever been born as a princess and suffered such an insult?

And that was the signal flare.

Irene was the first to respond. Her hand gripped the handle of the sword like a thunderbolt.

And the moment I was about to pull out my sword.

A terrifying sensation ran down Irene’s spine. Instinctively, her pupils followed the cause.

It was golden eyes. The man’s burning eyes were staring at Irene before she knew it.

Irene froze as it was.

It was strange. The intuition of a warrior who had been training all his life was ringing an alarm bell. That fact meant only one thing.

The man in front of me right now is strong. It was an enemy to be dealt with.

Cold sweat began to drip from Irene’s hands. Her breathing became rough for an instant.

Still not looking away from her, the man’s mouth let out a low warning.

“Sir Irene… Take your hand off the sword, if you don’t want to regret it.”

It was a natural command. It was as if he had to do that when dealing with Irene, and it wasn’t awkward at all.

It was then that Irene came to her senses.

I felt like an idiot myself.

The opponent was only a third year at the academy. She was a member of the Royal Guard, and only the most talented among academy graduates could join the Royal Guard.

There was no way Irene could be pushed by that guy.

A blush appeared on the immaculate face of the female knight who remembered that fact. It was embarrassing to have been intimidated by Ian for a moment.

And that shame soon turned into hostility toward the man.

Grinding her teeth, Irene drew out her sword.

“All escort knights, prepare for battle!”

And the resonant sound of metal grinding, a signal that all the escort knights had drawn their swords after Irene.

All of the knights were experts or stronger. Due to the academy’s regulations, they couldn’t wear armor, but their whole body was already like a weapon.

The burning aura was proving the state they had reached. The third year of the academy had to be conquered at once to be normal.

Nevertheless, Ian’s eyes did not show any ripples of emotion.

It was not an attitude he would show in the face of strong enemies. There was not even a hint of fear or tension in his face.

The only thing that reflected in those golden eyes was a feeling of deep fatigue. As if all other emotions had been incinerated.

Irene felt bad about that.

The man didn’t look arrogant or confident. Rather, it was closer to the appearance of dealing with an opponent who was not worth it in the first place.

In the end, Irene gritted her teeth. It was to soothe the anxiety that continued to creep in.

It couldn’t be. The opponent was only a third year at the academy. It was impossible to have the skills to overwhelm the four royal guards.

Still feeling the residual anxiety, Irene made a decision.

Yes, it was something I had to prove with my skills.

The brief confrontation was now over. Irene’s feet, unable to hold back any longer, kicked the ground.

In an instant, in the blink of an eye.

As if the space had been erased, before I knew it, Irene was rushing to the man’s side.

The torn air let out a belated scream. Even Porosity was slow. The woman’s blue hair was blown randomly in the wind.

It was after Irene’s sword was aimed at Ian’s heart.

It was a sharp stab. Even then, there was no movement from Ian.

He didn’t even try to pull out his sword. In the midst of the dull flow of time, Irene felt relieved inside.

It was a futile worry. Indeed, the opponent was still only a freshman in the third year of the academy.

Let alone a counterattack, he couldn’t even respond to her surprise attack.

but the next moment.

Irene’s eyes widened.

In the stopped time, the man’s hand was pushing Irene’s sword face. It was possible only when he fully grasped the flow of power. A curved trajectory that even the Aura conforms to and twists.

Irene’s sword pierced the air. Ian’s arm was wrapped around her shoulder, which was stretched out toward the empty space.

Irene’s brain was bleached white.

damn, how

Before she had time to ask such a question, an incoherent voice rang in her ears.

“… … Don’t do anything you’ll regret.”

And all of a sudden, Irene’s world is turned upside down.

bang!

The female knight fell to the ground, and a sound more like an explosion erupted. Fragments of crushed stone and pebbles scattered in all directions.

Dust rose high into the sky, raising a thick fog. At first glance, it was a blow with an enormous amount of impact.

It was the moment when the breathing of dozens of people stopped.