19 – Call-up Order
“A call-up order came from the Imperial Family.”
“Yes?”
At Tay Khan Qliphoth’s brief words, White widened her eyes.
…… What did your father say now?
The Imperial Family?
A mustering order?
“… ….”
I was embarrassed because I couldn’t understand the words for a moment.
At the unusual weight of those words, White’s expression slowly hardened.
‘…… Prior to her return, this had never happened.’
White gritted his teeth so small that Teikan couldn’t see him.
…… The imperial family, or the emperor’s convocation order.
To arrange a place to discuss important issues by gathering the major families of the empire, including the Duke of Qliphort, in one place.
A summons order means that.
…… And, when something of that magnitude had happened, she herself could not be unaware.
Isn’t he like that too?
Since then, he is the only heir to the Duke of Qliphort, who is said to be the most prestigious family in the empire.
If the emperor’s convocation order had been given, the story would have come down to himself.
…… However, there was no case in which the emperor issued a summons order at this time.
That’s what I mean.
‘The future is already changing.’
White narrowed his eyes in a serious tone.
Well, it’s worth it.
Even though a major incident occurred in the golden tower in the first place, if the future is as it was, the golden demon king is alive and well even 10 years later.
The Demon King, who should have been alive for another 10 years, has already died.
As an emperor, it’s a serious matter, so shouldn’t it be judged?
It wasn’t unusual for the major families of the empire to be summoned and wanted to gather all of them in one place.
…… Even though the one who can be said to be the cause is himself.
“… ….”
Well, it doesn’t matter.
With a very refreshing expression, White nodded once.
In a way, it seemed like an irresponsible attitude, but what can I do?
In the first place, Ashera was the only person who knew that she was the one who killed the demon king of gold.
As I said, I had no intention of reporting it to the family or even to the emperor.
Although he is a noble himself, he is obviously a subject of the emperor.
‘That’s it, it’s nominal.’
Alba or something like loyalty.
His father, Teikan Qliphoth, is loyal to the emperor.
Do I have to do that up to myself?
Wouldn’t it be?
“… ….”
…… What or not
White drew an eye smile that seemed irresponsible somewhere.
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“… ….”
“… ….”
The road to the islands.
During that short trip, White constantly had to engage in snowball fights with someone.
That’s exactly what exists inside the Teikan Qliphoth and the other wagons.
Because he was a separate person who was not included in the schedule.
‘…… Master, how did you go so far as to get inside the carriage?’
White covered her forehead with the palm of her hand in perplexity at the blurry shape shimmering in front of her eyes.
“Why is that, White?”
Teikan was puzzled by that and asked.
“…… No, Father.”
White had no choice but to reply with a bitter smile.
…… Apparently, her own father, Tay Khan Qliphoth, unlike her son, did not seem to notice ‘her’ presence.
As long as he is an archmage-level wizard of the 8th circle and one of the most powerful in the empire, he won’t even notice.
Perhaps he himself should not have been aware of her existence.
The reason he can clearly perceive Ashera’s presence is probably.
‘You intentionally revealed your presence only to me, Master.’
‘Ahahahaha.’
White glanced over the blurry shape of Ashera with her uneasy eyes, causing her to burst into a shallow laugh.
‘That’s an impure gaze. At least, it doesn’t seem like it’s the kind of gaze I’d send to the beautiful girl teacher.’
‘…… ?’
Amidst the mouth-to-mouth conversation, White frowned once.
What did she hear now?
What, a pretty girl?
“… ….”
White frowned momentarily.
‘Are you my disciple?’
‘…… No, nothing.’
White couldn’t help but shake his head at Ashera’s murderous gaze, which was just staring at her calmly.
If I continued to speak of her, the wagon would probably explode.
‘…… Well, I admit that Ashera is extremely beautiful.’
Isn’t it a different story to say that with her own mouth again?
Isn’t it embarrassing, a human who has eaten as much as he should?
“… ….”
But let’s not say that out of our mouths.
I don’t want to die yet.
…… While thinking such silly thoughts, White let out a shallow sigh.
As if to turn her attention away from Ashera, he rested his chin on her window and gently closed her eyes.
And while I’m arriving at the island, I’m going to close my eyes for a while–
“… ….”
…… White’s attempt failed.
‘Disciple, disciple. Are you going to go to sleep leaving the poor master alone? Yes?’
‘What do you mean… ….’
White pressed her eyes at Ashera’s actions, who were sitting next to her and chattering.
No, if she deliberately ignored her, wouldn’t that mean she would turn a blind eye to her actions?
She, at least outwardly, the ordinary magic teacher of the children of the duke, sneaks into the wagon with the head of the household heading to her island because of her serious problem?
If caught, he might be accused of being an assassin aiming for the duke’s head.
…… Of course, even White didn’t think that Teikan would do that.
Even if Tei Kan noticed her presence, what would she… ….
‘Do you want to go with me, Mr. Ashera?’
…… I’m sure he would say that with a hearty laugh.
But, that was that and this was this.
Shall I be honest?
‘Disciple, disciple~ Can’t you hear me? Do you want a ball of fire to be stuck in her mouth?’
“…… Ha.”
Yes, to be honest.
Because I was starting to feel a bit bored on the way to Jedo Island, which was going to be quite long.
I want to close my eyes at least once.
‘My-ja-nim!’
“… ….”
…… In the yard whispering right in my ear, how can I ask for sleep.
He was a really annoying and annoying teacher.
‘…… No. Why did you come in the first place, Master? Do you have something to do with the system?’
Unable to bear it, White blinked her eyes and bit her mouth.
‘No, there’s no such thing?’
‘…… ?’
What came back was such a short and simple word.
White’s expression became momentarily dazed, and then quickly.
“Haah, this kind of… ….”
“White?”
White let out a deep sigh, and Teikan’s expression turned strange again.
It was as if he were watching his son, who was becoming strange again.
Perhaps he is recalling a certain time in the past by now.
-The black dragon rests in my right hand, Father.
– White?
-That’s why, I can’t untie the bandages!
-…… If that’s the case, why did you ask me to change your name to White? Not Black Qliphoth?
…… Teikan’s gaze at White gradually began to become more subtle.
You must be thinking about that time in the past.
However.
Because I had neither the time to answer nor the energy to reply.
White just shook her head shallowly at Tay Khan, meeting Ashera’s gaze again.
“… ….”
…… The figure of her with stealth magic blurring her form and her single single smile floating over her face.
It was very annoying, and it was annoying.
‘…… Cute.’
If there was only one good thing, it was.
Yes, if I had to come up with a reason…….
…… That would be the part of being able to move with a very cute teacher.
‘Well, I’ve been with them on the way to the Golden Magic Tower.’
White clicked her tongue lightly.
Should I say the situation is a little different from back then?
She was inflamed with her vengeance at the time, and she herself couldn’t afford it, and she didn’t even know her intentions.
Now she just feels like ‘I guess so~’, but at the time she was very nervous.
…… If you are traveling in a comfortable atmosphere like now.
She is more precious than anyone else, and she is with the teacher whom she loves more than anyone else.
Wouldn’t that be too bad?
“…… Hmm.”
With a strangely vague expression, White calmly lit her eyes once.
…… And.
‘Ah, disciple. Do you think I wouldn’t know that you’re raising a needlessly sad look? Actually, you just want to feel that way, right?’
“… ….”
At Ashera’s sharp words, White’s expression crumpled.
‘…… I hope so, Master? What do you view your disciple as?’
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First of all, I tried to refute it.
‘Um, as a disciple with a terminally ill second grader?’
‘… ….’
What came back was a response that could be called reasonable.
White frowned at her and turned her head away.
Did you get caught?
Damn it.