-hurry! There is no time.
-… I swear
-I swear!
They both hesitated, but I shook my head.
-You cannot make such false oaths. You must be sincere.
The power of Moonlight Waltz’s puppetry varies depending on how much the other party trusts and entrusts it to you.
The two made troubled faces.
‘Because there’s no way trust that didn’t exist suddenly can arise.’
It’s not something you can force your mind to do.
It had to be ‘sincere’ and come from the heart.
In particular, Julia bit her lip tightly.
This was a natural reaction since Julia had never trusted anyone in her life and even doubted her teacher, Gwangryong.
-You are my disciples. I promise not to hurt even a single finger of yours.
The two of them swore again after hearing my strong words.
-… I swear I will leave everything to you.
-me too! Please just save me! I swear that I will give you not only my soul but also all of our family’s possessions!
Faaah!
Wilhelm’s oath was sincere.
However, the problem continued to be Julia.
Contrary to what he said, he didn’t trust me at all.
-Julia, I’m trying to save you. Trust me… .
-Noisy! What can you believe?!
Julia shouted loudly.
Paaat!
Julia’s sword, instructed by the puppet, grazed me.
It was a sharp sword that would have cut off one’s head right away if it weren’t for the knight’s ability thanks to its incredible versatility.
Suddenly, tears flowed from Julia’s eyes.
-My mom abandoned me too, so what can I expect you to believe?! You’re just pretending to care about us because of our professor evaluation scores! I’m going to throw it away anyway when I no longer need it!
It was a cry I had heard before.
This is the sound that Yulia shouted later when she became a perfect villain and was punished by the main characters and destroyed.
People’s reactions were generally sympathetic, but
-… Don’t be foolish.
-what?
-Don’t whine like a child.
-!!
I clicked my tongue when I heard Julia’s cry.
‘Is there a being that can be completely trusted in the first place?’
I also grew up without warmth.
There were many people who tried to betray me, and I realized at a young age that even family members with whom I shared blood could abandon and betray me.
-Of course I can abandon you too. If you make an unacceptable mistake as a student, I will definitely kick you out. No, even now, if I really felt like I was going to die, I could abandon you. Because that’s human.
-under! But what, believe it… !
-So, are you going to stay like a coward for the rest of your life?
-!!
Julia’s eyes hardened.
Faaah!
I tap danced again to dodge her sword and continued speaking.
-It’s easier if you don’t believe it. There’s no need to get hurt.
In fact, I also have a hard time trusting people.
So I know.
How difficult it is to trust others.
-But, do you know that? Trusting others is actually something that requires great courage.
-!!
-Giving one’s heart to another person even though one may be betrayed. That is trust and faith.
okay.
Faith is something that can only be given if one’s heart is strong.
‘… ‘It’s funny because I think I’m similar to Yulia, but also condescending.’
In fact, it was not necessary to live trusting others.
I think it is a matter of personal preference whether to trust others or not.
‘In Julia’s case, the story is different. In the end, even you will be consumed by that distrust.’
-The choice is yours. Will I crouch like I am now, or will I be courageous even if it seems foolish? Do whatever you want.
Julia bit her lip.
Did my words cause a change of heart?
I asked this.
-So, I trust you? What do you see?
-Oh, I didn’t tell you something important. In order to trust others, there is something very important other than courage.
Actually, this is more important.
more.
-It is the eye that recognizes the other person.
-!!
-What is it like? Am I worthy of your trust? If your eyesight was normal, of course you would be able to tell, right?
Julia made an absurd face.
Faaah!
Julia’s sword flew again.
The anticipation was somewhat dulled.
It means that Julia’s heart is shaking and the puppet’s puppetry is cracking.
-Didn’t you say you were going to abandon me earlier?
-Yes, that’s right. I am of the belief that no matter how much a student you are, you should not treat subhuman, ugly people as students. Considering your crooked personality, there is a chance that you too will become like that in the future. Let me be clear, if you do that, I will take the initiative to kick you out. but.
I continued speaking straight.
-I will try to trust you too. That you won’t be like that. Even if my trust is betrayed.
-!!
Julia’s eyes vibrated in a different way than before.
yet.
-… Class, Professor, you… I swear I believe it.
With that pledge, Julia’s sincerity turned towards me.
Damn it!!
The puppet’s chains, which were like chains, cracked.
“Ugh?! dare!!”
The puppet became angry and perked up.
Although the ‘dark mana’ of the warlocks was overflowing,
“no use. “No evil can break the strong bond of trust linked by the brilliant moonlight oath.”
The Black Flame Dragon’s main attack that does not miss any opportunity.
But, it was true.
‘Moonlight Waltz is only a one-star puppet technique, but depending on how it is used, it can have a more powerful effect than any other puppet technique.’
-Puppetry performed with mutual trust is as beautiful and solid as a waltz in the moonlight.
This was what was written on the order form.
“My Moonlight Waltz is not something that a puppeteer like you with no self-confidence can compete with.”
“!!”
The puppet’s eyes widened as if torn apart.
I skipped it because it seemed like there was a problem with the puppet’s puppetry, but it looks like it was taken correctly.
‘For a puppeteer who hypnotizes and manipulates others, self-confidence is more important than anything else.’
“Ban, you guy!! Why did I end up like this?! Even if I hadn’t been tricked by you last time! “I will kill you!!”
HUrrr!!!
There was a strong feeling as if a fire was burning.
However, the composure was broken, and there were more loopholes to target.
I opened the magic bag.
“Marie, can you do it? “It’s over there.”
-Kyuyu!! bar!!
Mari is a Great Elder Dragon, the highest species of Zen Dragon.
He had a good energy that was the opposite of an evil energy.
Since I was still a baby, I was only the size of a speck of dust, but if I join forces, even a speck of dust can destroy Taishan.
The cute energy that came out with a burp exploded exactly into the gap in the guy under my magical guidance.
“Gagging?!”
Car window!
The guy’s puppetry, which had already cracked, was completely shaken.
“Now is the time!! Hans, Linden!”
The two who had been waiting in advance jumped out and snatched up Julia and Wilhelm.
“I’m activating the escape scroll! Hey, Puppet! Please show mercy this time, but be prepared next time! “I’ll shave all your hair!”
“… Man, is this strange? It’s not working? what? Is it defective? “Is it expensive?”
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The reason was quickly apparent.
“These guys… dare. “Did you think a scroll like that would work in front of this body?”
The puppet was reaching out towards us with an angry face.
Unbelievably, the scroll’s activation was forcibly stopped using authority!
“Puppet? In fact, I respected it! Would you please let this Hans be your foot wiper? “My hair is so shiny, it’s the best for wiping my feet, hehehe.”
“Oh, just shut up and run away! Ouch! You’re already surrounded by an army of dolls, right?! “I found a stock that will hit the jackpot!!”
As if they had been summoned, dozens of dolls were surrounding the waterway.
It’s as if the attack and defense before was nothing more than entertainment.
“Hans, Linden, activate the escape scroll again.”
“But, Confucius? “Puppet doesn’t allow it?”
“Okay. “Not even he can stop me this time.”
Sarr.
A crystal shaped like a small sword formed in front of me.
A crystal that combines the energy and shadow of the heartstone of the ice sea.
It was my secret weapon, Youngbinggeom (影氷劍).
That wasn’t all.
Goooooh.
An aura of chaos appeared on Yeongbinggeom.
It was a secret blow that I poured all my strength into.
“Puppet, you know the identity of this energy. “If you get hit, you won’t be safe.”
“!!”
“Are you going to keep getting distracted by scrolling? “If you want to commit suicide, do so.”
Puppet gritted his teeth.
At the level of a puppet, there was a way to avoid or evade my blow, no matter how threatening it was.
But what if you’re preoccupied with scrolling? The other person is me? Even when you have a defect? It was impossible.
“Let them go. “Let’s compete alone.”
“… what?”
“Isn’t your goal anyway? “I’m asking you to let go of those who don’t matter.”
There was silence for a moment.
Soon cries of nonsense broke out.
However, an unexpected person showed the most violent reaction.
“What nonsense? You’re going to die! How dare you make such a sacrifice?! “Are you crazy?”
It was Julia!
For some reason, the voice was full of resentment.
‘I can’t help it. The presence of others now only serves as a distraction.’
“What good is it that you guys are here?”
“!!”
“This is my battlefield. “Don’t worry about unnecessary trouble, and go back quickly.”
I said it as strongly as I could, but the reaction was strange.
“… Confucius.”
“… “Class senior.”
Everyone looked at me with tearful eyes.
It was a burdensome look, but I didn’t have the presence of mind to care.
“It’s an order. “Hurry back.”
“but… !! That can’t be… !”
It was that moment.
The escape scrolls that Hans and Linden were holding began to glow.
“No, why is this automatic? Confucius, could you force it?!”
“Ah, classmate! Are you crazy?! If your classmate dies, are you going to buy that stock again?! Stop right now… !”
-Kyuyu?! bar!
Faaah!
Everyone disappeared, and I looked away with a slightly surprised face.
Contrary to Hans and Linden’s misunderstanding, it was not my doing.
The puppet withdrew its power to hinder the scroll, and the scroll was activated on its own.
“Just the two of you are left, just as you wanted. Now, how do you want to die?”
“I think you’re misunderstanding something. “I am not here to sacrifice myself.”
I snapped my fingers.
Arrogantly.
“I am here to kill you.”
“!!”
It wasn’t a bluff.
There was a way.
‘There’s one last card left. Of course, I can’t guarantee that it will succeed.’
Still, I had to do it.
‘The bad relationship with Puppet must end here.’
“Are you ready to die?”
The puppet’s face hardened.