6.5 Silent Night, Holy Night (6)
Neris Findleston, agent of the Imperial Secret Service and head of the academy.
Luckily, she was adopted into one of the five noble families of the Empire. However, since the total amount of rights is usually proportional to the weight of duties, Neris’ life was a series of hardships and trials.
For example, the training I received from childhood was like that.
It was rare for me to get even four hours of sleep a day. Despite being at an age when sleep is in full swing, Neris had to study a foreign language or train all day long.
The growth itself was done right.
It was thanks to the secret drug possessed by the Findleston family. It was a potion with amazing efficacy that forcibly relieves physical fatigue and promotes the growth of young children.
The only downside is that it is very painful.
The Marquis of Findleston was particularly negative about pain tolerance training. But even drugs could not be dispensed with, so Neris grew more and more terrified of drugs and pain.
And fear accompanies worship.
The reason Neris loves torture and poison so much has to do with childhood scars. In this growing environment, the woman learned to be immovable.
A heart that is not shaken by anything.
Although once brutally broken by Ian, Neris was proud of being a member of the Imperial Intelligence Service. Now, there was a time when I swore that I would never lose my cool in any matter.
Today, however, Neris’s resolve was once again in jeopardy.
“It is true that Alpenhauser’s twins have been acting suspiciously lately. Mostly, they are in contact with influential people in the empire, especially with the head of the academy… … .”
Whoa, ha.
He inhaled deeply, and the sound of his exhalation tickled Neris’ ears.
should be ignored should be ignored
Neris closed her eyes as she repeated the sentence she had been repeating to herself over and over again.
“… … The frequency of contact with the leadership has also increased considerably. However, this does not seem to be a trend limited to Alpenhauser’s twins.”
“Why?”
“Because the academy itself has become bustling. Anomalies are detected not only in Alpenhauser’s twins, but also in most of the trends of influential figures within the academy.”
Hmm, the man who heard Neris’ report closed his eyes and swallowed.
A hint of subtle worry crossed his face. It seems that there is information that he knows, but Neris did not show his curiosity.
It was a manner learned from the man.
‘Empire’s crows must have black eyes.’
Neris thoroughly engraved that instruction into his heart.
“However, very few personnel seem to have substantial information. Most people seem to be unable to hide their confusion… … .”
sniff sniff.
It was overly blatant. In the end, Neris’s composure was broken, and a blood vessel popped up on her forehead.
Then, Ian couldn’t help but put on a puzzled expression.
The source of the annoying noise was closely related to Ian.
Seria Yurdina.
She was famous for being nicknamed ‘Yurdina’s bastard’, but after that name value went up, she was called the noble title ‘Ice Princess’. Either way, I thought it was a good expression of a cold girl.
I didn’t see it now.
Seria clung to Ian with a languid cat-like expression. The girl rubbing his cheek while holding the man’s arm looked very happy.
In addition, he even smelled Ian from time to time.
It was a sight that was hard to see with my own two eyes.
It was also the reason why the rare sound of bullying came out of Neris’ mouth.
“Me, Ian? It’s a presumptuous remark, but as a member of the Imperial Intelligence Service, having an outsider present at the place where you receive a report… … .”
“it’s okay.”
The answer came not from Ian, but from the girl.
Without casting a glance, Seria rubbed the ball against Ian’s arm.
“Why am I an outsider? Senior Ian is here.”
It was absurd nonsense.
No matter where Ian was, it was clear that Seria was not affiliated with the Imperial Intelligence Service. Of course, the justification to be present at this place was inevitably lacking.
Nevertheless, the reason Neris couldn’t go out strong.
It was Seria’s entire fault.
Outside the office, there were numerous subordinates lying on their stomachs, groaning. Everyone rushed, but they couldn’t handle this one monster-like woman.
Compared to the last time I saw it, my skills have definitely improved.
To the extent that even Neris couldn’t guarantee a match.
It was then. What Ian threw a question mixed with a sigh.
“… … How did you come?”
“Because I smelled senior Ian.”
Seria’s tone was calm. It was a way to say a very obvious fact.
“I’m in the middle of looking for senior Ian, but why won’t strange people stop me?”
you are the weird one
Neris managed to calm the raging that had reached her throat. First of all, the opponent was one of the real powers of the Yurdina family.
There was no need to encourage conflict.
“So I wiped everything out. Ehehehe… … .”
At Seria’s cute laugh, Neris groaned and had to soothe her burning heart.
have to be patient You have to be patient.
While thinking about it, Ian’s absurd reaction followed.
“Seria… How are you going to take care of the back?”
It was then.
“That bitch will take care of it.”
I had the illusion that the temperature around me dropped by several degrees in an instant. Even Neris was startled and looked at Seria again.
A cold line formed on the corner of the girl’s mouth before she knew it. It was such a cold smile that the blue eyes looked like frost in the middle of winter.
It was to live.
It is also a life so intense that downy hair stands on end.
Neris instinctively calculated the number of daggers left in her arms. However, the girl’s feelings were not directed towards Neris.
“I even got permission on purpose… If it’s to win Senior Ian, you can do anything.”
The corners of his eyes, smiling and smiling, were strangely magical.
Before long, the girl’s blue eyes slowly moved. In order to escape from the world where only the two of them exist with a man, and to greet an uninvited guest who is preventing their reunion after a long time.
“So, senior Ian… Who is this woman?”
“For now, I care. And since today’s work is a secret, don’t go and tell me.”
“… … aha.”
Seria let out a contrived exclamation and glanced over Neris from head to toe.
Why?
Neris felt strangely displeased, and the corners of her mouth quivered. It was hard to even keep a fake smile.
“Come to think of it, it seems like I’ve met you somewhere… … .”
Of course you’ve seen it.
Neris accompanied Ian to the North. At first, he hid his identity, but later he had no choice but to reveal himself in battle.
Seria must not have known this.
Suddenly, the girl’s face froze. The light in those eyes staring at Neris had long since disappeared.
“I have to be careful.”
It was a warning not to anyone.
Is it a word to himself, or to Neris?
Either way, Neris felt the woes creeping in.
He was the one who made a mess of his precious workplace and his subordinates. But how can you be so shameless?
This is why Neris really hated nobles.
To the point where I couldn’t stand a word that leaked out unintentionally.
“… … Iknow, right.”
Two frozen gazes met in the air.
Neris brushed off the girl’s cold stare with a fake smile.
“You have to be careful, in many ways.”
Time passed in silence.
One second, two seconds, three seconds…
Right after that, the sound of the girl pulling out her sword resonated sharply. Neris also immediately responded with daggers in both hands.
As the head of the academy branch, it was a match that I had to accept.
Yes, if it wasn’t for the man who was seated here.
“Stop it, really… … .”
After pleading with a sigh, Ian finally had to pull out the hatchet.
It’s been a long time indeed.
Only after Ian’s loving guidance did Seria manage to regain her senses.
As soon as Neris saw the hatchet, he trembled and threw it on his face.
It was a new daily life for me.
**
Seria’s companion continued the next day.
As if to compensate for the time we hadn’t been together, Seria showed a strong obsession with me. It was to the point where he stayed up all night waiting for me in front of the dormitory door.
It was a bit embarrassing for me.
Seria’s dependence had been strong before, but not to this extent.
There were, however, two possible reasons.
The first is what Seria confessed to me.
Since it had been a long time since she had confessed her feelings, Seria had no reason to suppress herself any longer. That’s why I didn’t even know if I was showing more blatant obsession.
And one more thing, the existence of Delphine-senpai.
I didn’t know what the hell was going on between the sisters. However, judging from Seria’s testimony, it was clear that the relationship between the two had not improved.
Maybe that memory makes Seria go out of control even more.
On the other hand, I also wanted to be happy.
Until the ‘Holy Night Festival’, only one night remained at the end. I was worried about dancing with Leto like last year, but now that Seria has returned, I don’t have to worry about pairing up.
I hope Seria will kick me.
It was at a time when I was thinking such an easy way.
“Oh, Sir Ian!”
In the distance, a girl was jumping and making her presence known.