The meeting time for the preliminary exam for the final exam was 10 o’clock. There is no particular reason for such a long delay.
“I am looking for Cadet Bernard. Where can I go?”
Due to the nature of the final exams, which were operated similarly to a festival, it was because relatives of the cadets gathered from all over the empire.
I think it gave me time to say goodbye to my family.
Thanks to this, since 06:00 when the city opens, the site of ＜Delayten＞ has been crowded with a floating population.
“Bernard, Bernard… … It’s Group C, so you can go over there.”
And there’s only one reason why I’ve already been doing this annoying question and answer over 30 times with a list of students.
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It was because of this purple silk armband worn over the shoulder of the school uniform.
They say that students from the student council have to take on the role of the organizers of such a festival, but there is really so much to do… … I don’t understand why people are so anxious about not being part of an organization like this.
If I had known it would be like this, I would have only taken second place in the first semester exam in the first year.
“You look like you have a knack for responding rather than looking at this, Lane Ludwig.”
And I don’t like this situation even more because of Valencidis, the student council president, who makes fun of me.
“I am also a cadet taking the test today, do I really have to be doing this? They said they’d see the third graders next week.”
“By nature, excellent people should also know how to help others. That is the first virtue required of those who are gifted with excellence.”
On the subject of a black magician, he was a very wise man just by looking at what he said. When I opened my eyes, the president pointed to various places on the campus with his chin.
“My teacher told me to observe people carefully. This time is great for that.”
It wasn’t that I couldn’t see a strange sight. The influential people from the 8 vs. 16 were also showing up one by one, perhaps to observe the exam.
“The vice-president is entering, all students are at attention.”
The deputy dean of the Tchaikhak School was an old man in his 70s, but his whole body was as muscular as Professor Owen’s. In front of him, Logan could be seen making a nervous posture as he stood at attention.
“… … .”
On the other hand, Lillian Karin of the Rivendell School only clicked his tongue as if he was not happy with the visits of the people of his school, but showed no sign of welcome.
“Why?”
“Because when you look at a person, you can identify the weaknesses and strengths of that person. It will definitely be a tool that can be used.”
“Isn’t that a training method suited to an assassin rather than a wizard?”
I’m really curious about what kind of guy the teacher is. Valencidis suddenly smiled bitterly at the honest response.
“It has no choice but to be. Because I was raised to be like that.”
Valencidis’ sudden words were serious or a joke, and there was no time to be surprised or react to them.
At that very moment, in the midst of the crowd flowing like water, a stranger came into sight and my whole body froze.
The features spread out under the earth-colored curly hair, which had no special features, were plain in itself. Its distinctive feature is the scattered freckles around the nose.
“no… … .”
It was an ordinary face that wouldn’t attract anyone’s attention even if it was somewhere, but Rain couldn’t take his eyes off it for a short moment.
It had to be.
Because that was Rin’s face.
I can’t afford to be embarrassed, so I judge quickly. Warlocks are looking for me, maybe they already know everything about me… … .
Then he turned his head around to look around. He immediately averted his gaze, but that shelter was another huge problem.
Valencidis.
Its hollow, deep, dark eyes were staring at me as if it were going to suck me in, as if time had stopped.
‘Maybe you’ve been waiting all this time, to make sure the two of you can take care of me?’
A cold sweat forms on the forehead, and the mana within the body that detects the danger of the caster is converted into a combat posture.
‘The first thing to deal with is this guy. And if you get help from those around you, it’s worth trying.’
Today is the day when the giants of the magic world gather in droves. I can’t believe it was Valencidis’ plan, but he made a very stupid move.
“Hey, rat.”
Then the assailant shouted in this direction.
Would you like to tighten the relief right away?
I immediately tried to build a 3-star magic square, but Valencidis’ reaction was strange, so I hesitated.
“?”
The moment Valencidis looked back at the source of the sound, his expression changed completely to a chilly level that made his back stiffen in an instant.
Those eyes were talking.
why are you here
Valencidis shoved the student list over to Lane, and suddenly, without saying a word, he strode toward it.
“hahahaha… … .”
Only after the presence of the two disappeared into the crowd did a rough breath come out of the throat.
‘Just what was it?’
Didn’t they match each other? But in that moment, there was one thing I could be sure of.
Valencidis knows him.
That is the worst assumption, that is, it has been proven that Valencidis was one of the black magicians in the ＜Reda Cable＞ incident… … .
‘sh*t… … .’
The injury caused by the dark poison hasn’t completely healed yet, so can I fight against those two? But what if you didn’t come to me?
‘What if they just came to meet each other while the crowds were gathering?’
It would be nice if it was like that, but throughout Rin’s life, he realized that not making hopeful observations is good for his health.
“It’s the final exam, I almost died of boredom, but it’s good, it’s good.”
“You didn’t come here to play, did you?”
One comfort, though, was the presence of the special forces wizards around him when he talked to Doran Slade in the past.
I’m still pretending not to be interested in this side, but I’m definitely watching my dynamics. But, with their skills, will they be able to stand up to Valencidis or the thug… … .
In case of emergency, I’d rather just fight alone. If someone dies nearby, it’s just a dream come true.
“what! What are you thinking! How many times have I called you!”
Then I heard a voice so loud that my eardrums hurt. I’m used to that voice now. Cassena Page.
“Can’t you see this?”
Shows armbands on shoulders. And the list of students I’m holding in my hand.
I want you to know that I can’t afford to deal with you with this… … .
But unfortunately, there were other uninvited guests besides Cassena.
“Brother Lane!”
A dark creature suddenly rose from the bottom of my field of vision. With black hair like ebony and red eyes, she was the younger sister I hadn’t seen in almost half a year.
“Sherry.”
Of course, Lane’s hands were faster than jumping into his arms. He grabbed his head and prevented him from coming any closer.
“Lee, Lee, let this go!”
“I can’t because it looks like I’m going to bother you.”
“Tongue, brother… … !”
Then, a black-haired, red-eyed boy the size of a peanut was walking from the other side and stumbled upon a rock.
Of course, right before colliding with the ground, Rain’s momentary telekinesis caused his body to hang in the air… … .
With a deep sigh, Lane lifted the little brother in his arms. Bran Ludwig smiled brightly as he sucked his finger.
Then, the tax collector opened his mouth wide as if he was going crazy with envy, and suddenly started to use a group.
“Seri, give a hug to seri too!”
“You are heavy.”
“It’s not heavy!”
I sighed again as I dealt with Seri, who tugged at the hem of her dress, and Bran, who fumbled over Lane’s face with saliva-stained fingers.
‘Why do younger siblings make people so tired?’
Maybe there’s nothing wrong with being an orphan. You don’t have to deal with these younger siblings.
“lane.”
A benevolent voice whispered in my ears. Looking back, Lane felt a collision between the emotions built into her body physiologically and Rin’s nature.
“mother.”
Originally, are people so happy when they meet their parents after a long time? Rin’s personality suppressed the smile that was about to form on his face.
Brim Ludwig is not a beauty.
However, with her neat demeanor and beautiful smile, she had the power to warmly attract people’s hearts.
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“Haaa… … .”
And I saw Elin Ludwig walking beside him with a stretching yawn.
Both were wearing the Ludwig family’s apparel, but while the aunt, who had cut her clothes arbitrarily, was a rogue, a quiet grace emanated from the mother.
‘Rain’s family… … .’
In the middle of the turmoil, Cassena, who had become an outsider in an instant, felt that the thoughts in her head had stopped for a moment.
Since he is on crutches, it is impossible to leave quickly. If you do, it will only draw more attention.
If so, I have to say hello, how should I say hello? What language to use in the first place, alas, I do not know!
“huh?”
At that moment, Elin’s eyes saw Cassena, who was standing next to Lane, at a loss for what to do. An insidious smile immediately bloomed.
“Hey, I’m afraid I’m not someone’s son, so I’ve already been hanging around with women… … Ah, ah! sister! why are you pinching? I didn’t say anything wrong!”
Brim, who pinched Elin’s arm once more, stepped forward and politely bowed.
“Meet Lady Cassena. My name is Brim Ludwig. My son owes a lot to me.”
“Oh no! no!”
It was quite a rare sight to see that reckless young lady shake her hands in bewilderment.
“Oh, there is a difference in status, but honorific language… … . From what I’ve heard, you’re a wonderful person. By the way, you guys should also say hello.”
Seri looked intently at Cassena, wondering what the hell she didn’t like, then offered an example.
“This is Sherry Ludwig. May I ask what your relationship is with my older brother?”
Of course, Brim pinched the ball and dragged it back, but… … . Brandon, who was cradled in Lane’s arms, also bowed sloppily.
“Bran Ludwigim.”
Cassena was still on crutches, so she could not have an aristocratic example. Still, I was trying to be polite somehow, but the clock tower on campus started to cry.
“It’s already 9:50.”
Elin Ludwig said lightly, but it was not something to be lightly overlooked by the cadets. Because now I had to go to the meeting place.
“I have to go.”
I was about to leave Bran down, but Brim suddenly hugged Lane softly and whispered softly.
“I heard everything about what happened with Lady Cassena through letters from Her Excellency Madelia.”
I don’t know why he kept talking about it after putting down the mutiny order on me. But Brim smiled quietly.
“My father was very proud of Lane. To the point that I couldn’t sleep all day. I really wanted to tell you this directly.”
Family love was still an unfamiliar sensation and warmth. It was a realm of emotion that could not be solved by any mathematical formula.
That’s why I didn’t know what the hell to say, so I just scratched the back of my head shyly.
“It was just a deal. It wasn’t that grand.”
“Yes, I guess.”
Brim smiled as if he knew even the hidden meaning of such a trivial action, and pushed his back forward as if encouraging.
“Come on, let’s go! Mom will be cheering hard with her younger siblings.”