International students (2)
It’s been about a week since summer vacation started.
I wallowed in the front yard of the mansion on the occasion of the day of the summoned beast, which has always come this season.
Of course, even if it was a yard, it wasn’t painful or dirty because it was a well laid out lawn.
Persia, who had been rolling hard next to me, moved under the shade with a very satisfied expression and tried to take a nap.
It’s actually rather easy to deal with just one guy, but…
On Summoned Summoner’s Day, it’s hard to say ‘no’ or ‘dislike’ because you have to feel respected.
However, since the opponent is the opponent, there is no need to get steamed in the midsummer weather.
I was fortunate enough to lay down with Persia under the tree, and a familiar figure approached me from the entrance to the inner city.
“El Cloud. Did you change your job to a watchdog?”
“It’s Summoner’s Day… Welcome, Professor Ersa.”
I said hello while lying down, choosing my back words more carefully than usual.
This isn’t any other place, it’s my permanent residence, so it’s not a big disrespect.
Ersa’s outfit was the same as usual.
Even under the midsummer sun, the consistency of sticking to black see-through is admirable.
Persia, with her ears pricked up, wags her tail to welcome guests.
“Huh? Did Professor Ersa come to the pizza party too?”
“…a pizza party?”
“It’s Summoner’s Day.”
As I was giving the same answer as before, the vassals, summons, and napping members, including the chief of the maid, rushed in.
In the arms of everyone, fresh ingredients bought from the city are plentiful.
The event started at the suggestion of Persia.
Each person makes their own pizza with the ingredients they choose.
Of course, a catastrophe would happen if you left the pizza baking to the individual, so from there, the maid and the kitchen vassals decided to take care of it.
Professor See-through, who found Eolin in the middle of the line, showed a trembling expression.
“What, are you here too?”
“Why are you hanging around like it’s only natural… Are you a house cat now?”
“I wasn’t originally a stray cat? I have a house and a job.”
Ersa, who was speechless at Eolin’s logical rebuttal, ended a brief silence and turned to me.
As if she had already felt lost, she tried to leave the room.
“I’ll go out and eat.”
“Uh-huh. Where is the case of rejecting the invitation of the lord?”
“That’s right. If you don’t try my pizza, you’ll regret it for the rest of your life!”
Medusha, who had been showing enthusiasm for a while, went into the mansion with Ersa.
Thanks to the cluttered and lively atmosphere, no one asked about the purpose of her visit.
It’s not the first time Ersa has visited, so it shouldn’t look very suspicious.
After hanging out a little more with Persia in the yard, I entered the restaurant just in time for dinner.
Pizzas lined up with steaming hot.
As it is made by professional chefs, the appearance is quite good.
I thanked the servants for their service once again and started the tasting with everyone.
The first player, Ethel, laid out edible flowers over the usual toppings.
It looks pretty good, but it would be better if you didn’t see it in terms of taste or texture.
Ethel, who was examining everyone’s expressions, grumbled a little.
“Is that why we have to bake flowers together?”
“If you put something like this in an oven, it’s sure to burn to char.”
“The guy whose name is Fire Spirit…”
“Well, it’s still edible!”
While Maria comforts you a little.
Persia reached out with her paws towards the pizza Medusa had made.
A pizza with enough toppings to overflow, just like it is from the South.
They used a lot of fresh and expensive ingredients, but the flavors were oversaturated and not very good.
Ethel, who was grinding her teeth due to Medusha’s harsh criticism, was afraid to take a bite and imitated the guy’s voice.
“Yeah, did you really think coconut milk would suit you?”
“Ah, what a shameful thing that has already been done…”
“After all, there’s a difference between liking something and being good at it!”
Medusha blushes when she recites what she said in the last cooking contest.
Persia, who was next to me, also grinned and said a word.
If it were normal, I would have already been hit by one… Maybe it’s the guy’s day today, so Medusha also endured the punishment.
Fortunately, there are so many mouthfuls here that the pizza disappears after one bite.
After a fierce battle, it was none other than Letty’s work that won the championship.
You can get a glimpse of the level of this competition in that a simple pizza topped with chili on top of a common topping is the winner.
Still, we had a good time criticizing each other’s works.
Ersa, who was swept away by a storm as soon as she arrived at the mansion, glared at her throughout tea time, asking her to open the library.
I quickly unlocked the lock to get to the point.
Because it is such an important facility, the interior is kept cool even in midsummer.
As I sat in front of the reading table, smelling the old paper, Elena followed me silently.
It was none other than Elena who invited Ersa this time.
I was only acting as a broker.
Ersa, who sensed that something strange was going on, sighed openly.
“Looking at the atmosphere, it seems like you’re asking me to do something nonsensical again… Don’t worry about it and say it coolly.”
“Me, Professor Ersa. Could you help me with my genetic test?”
“What?”
His face is much more terrifying than usual.
It was a much more intense reaction than when asked to make the bodies of Ethel and Laurie.
The difficulty itself is much easier this time, but the problem is risk.
I think it was a bit of an unreasonable request.
Still, this is the only way to know for sure about Elena’s origins.
Russell has already turned to ashes and is buried in the ground, but compare it with my genes.
Ersa raised her eyes frightened and said as she locked the door of the library.
“Don’t you know that if you did that to the royal family, your neck might go away?”
“If you are cut off, my family will hire you.”
“No, not figuratively, but physically.”
Ersa, who had turned her head at my pointless joke, could not overcome her curiosity and asked by lowering the volume.
“But who is the test subject?”
“Me.”
“Ah… Did that happen? Surely it was shocking to have a commoner-born concubine.”
As always, he was quick-witted and saved the effort of explaining.
A face filled with anticipation for a moment.
Realizing that the risk has increased, Ersa clicks her tongue slightly.
“If I’m wrong, won’t my back explode between the Demon King and the Guardian Dragon?”
“If you do this, you’ll be on our side, so will it be okay?”
“A doghorn.”
It was Ersa who snorted and thought about it again, but…
In the end, curiosity won.
Some of you may have decided that it is better to know for sure, since you have already known the situation roughly.
“I’m the only Summoning Healer who can do this in Korea, so it would be very easy to identify… Of course, but shouldn’t it be used as evidence?”
“Sure.”
“Thank you, Professor Ersa.”
“Okay, let’s get a genetic sample. We’ll use this as a laboratory. The results will be out in a couple of days.”
Ersa just summoned Evil Hand, pulled out our hair and scratched the roof of her mouth.
As soon as the work was finished, I left the library feeling impatient.
Elena couldn’t even look straight into my face, as if nervous.
Persia, who was quietly waiting outside, runs into me.
“Master, now I’m doing that!”
“Do you still have energy?”
“I took a nap earlier, what?!”
According to the agreement between the parties, the summons day is until 9 am the next day.
After escaping from the awkward atmosphere, I stroked the Persian fur all night and controlled my heart.
I thought everything would be fine if I killed Russell… He’s been tormenting Elcloud even after he’s dead.
Elena Gunn made my heart ache all summer vacation.
Persia, noticing my mood, worked hard to relieve her mood.
Even though today is a day exclusively for myself, it is special.
Let’s spend the night with those eyes open, now it’s Laurie’s turn.
Worried about what kind of clown I might do today, I went down to the restaurant…
For some reason, the guy yielded his turn.
There is another day for Ethel, but it’s a pretty surprising decision.
“Wait, I’m not feeling well today, so I want to rest.”
“What? Are you okay?”
“Yeah. Let’s pull the order of the other guys instead.”
When Laurie said that, everyone who had wandered aimlessly inside the restaurant turned to Elena.
Unspoken, but sure consideration.
Although Elena was startled, she did not dare to refuse.
“I’m really okay with that?”
“Yeah. You were supposed to be in charge of each day anyway.”
“Isn’t it Summoner’s Day, not Summoner’s Day…”
Without even having the courage to say no, I went out with Elena to make breakfast.
Is it because the test results are coming out soon?
Incontinence began to spread in the atmosphere that had been maintained with difficulty.
Unlike yesterday, I do not do any special activities, and having spent time alone with the two of us, I was able to notice the true nature of the pain in my chest.
Neither 4th nor 5th.
Why do you mean 3rd cousin?
Even if I’m only a fourth cousin like Maria, I’ll be able to deal with it the same as before.
Third cousin is too close.
past. Before the development of genetics, marriages between cousins were not uncommon.
No, actually, the situation is not much different now.
In the first place, there are few options to find a similar level opponent in Korea.
However, it is impossible to marry a nobleman from commoners, which is something that even lower-class nobles are reluctant to do.
But it’s different from the 3rd gen.
First of all, it is ethically absurd, and from now on, the probability of developing a genetic disease in the offspring increases exponentially.
Even if we look at the cases of foreign countries, it must be at the level of the royal family to be recognized somehow.
It has no choice but to destroy the country if the succession rights are twisted.
Of course, I wasn’t seriously considering marrying Elena, but…
This fact is certainly affecting our relationship.
His hand, which he normally held insignificantly, has also fallen slightly.
However, the sweltering heat of summer did not go away just because my heart was troubled.
We sat in a suitable shade and felt a sense of distance from each other.
Even though I’m sitting right next to you, I feel so far away.
I was relieved to see my soft hands trembling.
The most difficult person right now is probably Elena.
I don’t care if I’m 3rd cousin or 4th cousin.
She is set to become the child of one of the century’s worst traitors overnight.
Considering Essha’s personality, of course, it must be insecure and painful.
No matter what his father’s sins were, elcloud is elcloud.
As the current head of state, I have a responsibility to look after her.
Thinking about it that way, I don’t think it’s much different from what it used to be.
“… Do not worry.”
Elena trembled as she barely squeezed her voice out of her dry throat.
Immediately, as if asking for a hold on me, I opened up between my tightly closed fingers.
I put my hand on it and interlocked it in the same direction.
Anyway, this will be fine.
As the cold hands heat up, each other’s body temperature melts a little bit of anxiety.
No need to be too conscious
As long as you do what you’re doing, there shouldn’t be any problems.
When I made that promise, Elena nodded her head with difficulty.
After a difficult but short day passed, Ersa, who had been stuck in the library the whole time, called us.
I turned to her as if I was standing on the judging table.