143 – Insurance
As if he was satisfied with his offer, Raellan said with a pleasant smile.
“Of course, the previous offer is valid. If you marry Navier at any time, I promise that she will tell you all of her intangibles right away.”
I nodded silently. It was a statement that did not require an answer. Raellan didn’t seem to want an answer either.
I love Luna with all my heart. Under no circumstances will she marry Navie, as Raellan wants.
As Luna once said. After all, she wanted to meet her child who could love her just like her.
“Okay, then I’ll give you two time to talk while we prepare dinner.”
As Raellan beckoned, Lycan, who was silently standing next to me, tapped my shoulder with his big hand as if cheering me on and left the parlor.
As the two of them are left alone in the drawing room, a strange awkwardness forces silence.
If there was still tea left, I would pretend not to notice it, but unfortunately, there was no tea left in my cup because Raellan had released her magical energy a little while ago.
The dessert in a pretty bowl served with tea is, of course, a biscuit with plenty of strawberry jam.
If you eat that to get rid of awkwardness, you might feel sick to your stomach at the sweet memories that come up.
When I was thinking about that, I felt the eyes on me. She is a beautiful girl with silver hair, befitting her Northern origin. Rosalind lacked, but the points that drew attention were similar.
However, unlike Illia, the heroine of Roel, she is from the north, but she does not have enemy eyes. She is rather brown eyes like the fur of a cozy beast.
Come to think of it, it looks a bit like a fox. The slightly sharp eyes have a strange charm.
Belatedly realizing that those brown eyes were looking at me as if observing me, I felt the pressure and started with a stupid sound.
“Apart from her eyes, she has no resemblance to her father or master.”
Hearing that he was Lycan’s older brother, Raellan also guessed that she had a reliable body. However, it was a little strange that she had a slender body like an alchemist without a single muscle.
Unlike the bandit-like Lycan, Raellan had a snake-like sharp look. Fortunately for Nabi, neither of them resembled anything in any way.
Looking at her appearance alone, the word that she is neat suits her. She hadn’t had much conversation with her, so her personality was still unknown.
She masterfully took her words that Nabier must have been tired of hearing.
“Yes, she hears that often. I look exactly like her mother. You can see her later at mealtime.”
I think it’s fortunate. Wouldn’t the female version of Raellan and Lycan honestly be terrible? I erased my thoughts and focused on my conversation with Navie.
But I couldn’t think of anything to say. Because the first thing she had to say was to block her mouth. Finally, with a sigh, I apologized.
“I’m sorry. They were unintentionally entangled because of me.”
Because of my greed, Nabi has to go on an unwanted date every month. The chances of us becoming lovers is slim, so as Raellan said, we can be friends, but it’s a waste of time.
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Nabie gently shook her head and smiled softly.
“Enough with that story. I know very well that her father was pushy.”
Thank you for saying that. Surprisingly, his personality may not be bad. It’s still too early to evaluate, but that’s what an outstanding appearance is. It makes a good impression and a good feeling.
I didn’t hate Navie. It’s not like there’s really a rational feeling. It’s just like seeing a strange animal. That’s about it.
“So, what are you going to do on the date?”
After a brief silence, I cleared my throat and asked.
“I don’t think we really need to go on a date.”
“Still, my father will ask me what kind of date I went on? I have no intention of lying.”
For some reason, it was a mischievous smile. Wouldn’t you hate dating me against your will? It was difficult to know the truth just by looking at his expression.
I heard a slightly dissatisfied voice.
“Still, since it’s called a date, you can go out and buy something and come back.”
“At that level, I don’t mind….”
I was worried about how to explain it to Luna. That you should go on a date with another girl once a month. The fact that she had to explain to her lover was actually the worst.
She must have read my expression and said in a gruff voice to Nabi.
“Idiot, I never said to go on a date alone. Eating together with your clubmates would be enough.”
It felt like the level of favorability in my heart had risen at the words of Navier. She is a decent woman Wouldn’t it be okay to be friends?
Thanks to Nabier for clearing up her problems, as she was breathing a sigh of relief, Nabier noticed something about her and asked.
“Rather than that, did you really break the suction crystal with a collateral intangible?”
“Oh, yes.”
I didn’t mean to break it, but somehow it happened. Actually I don’t even remember.
In response to my answer, Navier leaned in with an exaggerated gesture as if she were performing in a musical.
“Oh, how did you do that? Is there any special method?”
I strained my gaze at the shape of her bosom, as if boasting of her soft touch pressed against her table.
The word “Special method” Is appropriate. Because her magical power amplification was the power obtained through Geass. It’s literally a special method that’s impossible normally.
However, I couldn’t explain the magical power amplification, so I had no choice but to speak bluffly.
“I will answer that it is because of my innate talent.”
As if she didn’t like her excuse, she scratched her head lightly at Navier’s stare at her as if she was unlucky.
“Huh, I think it might be the head of the combat department. Is your confidence skyrocketing?”
“… Could it be third-class jealousy?”
Her sharp eyes returned to the joke she threw, and she closed her mouth. Apparently I was far from joking.
I felt like letting out a big sigh.
After a moment of silence, Nabie asked in a cautious voice.
“Why did you accept your father’s offer?”
It was a serious question. It was also an important question in our relationship. I pretended to think and looked down for a moment.
My life is at stake in love with Luna. Getting involved with a beauty like Navie is a pleasure, but I don’t need it anymore.
My feelings belong only to Luna now. The reason I accepted Raellan’s offer was because I wanted to learn intangibles, even if I wasted time with Navier.
To help Luna’s family, to protect my precious things. She accepted dating Nabier, who had no feelings for her. I know full well that it’s trash.
But for the sake of happiness with Luna, there is nothing I can’t do.
If you tell the truth, your heart will be at ease, but Nabi will definitely be hurt. She apologized inwardly and opened her mouth.
“Like the head of household said, just in case you don’t know. You kind of… It’s like insurance.”
I said that on purpose. I’m afraid that Navier will misunderstand my sincerity. No woman would be thrilled by someone who said something like this.
“The bad guy.”
But I don’t know why, but when she said that, her face was full of strange anticipation.
***
The Lycan, who moved to the family room, immediately asked Raellan.
“Why did you make such a favorable offer to my student? I thought you weren’t the type to lose.”
At Lycan’s words, Raellan laughed out loud as if he had heard a joke. Raellan, who had been laughing for a long time, looked at the lycan in wonder and asked.
“You really don’t know? You just have to think a little bit. Is the one on the neck a decoration to center the body?”
“Yes, that’s what I hate. Just say it.”
Raelan shrugged her shoulders as the lycan frowned and spoke in a low voice as if threatening her.
“Simple. Your brother said It’s easy to change goals for results. That also means that you will use any target for an end result.”
Raellan extended the corners of his mouth and continued his words with a smile.
“We know better than anyone what choices those who are blinded by the emotion of love make, right? I would do anything for my love.”
“… The situation with my father and Ross is different.”
At the words of the lycan, Raellan gave a life-threatening eye smile.
“The continent has been at peace for too long. The church is proud of its prestige by building a huge city beyond the eastern border. Evil always wakes up and is ready to stretch. The dying emperor is plotting something in the great grove, dreaming of immortality.”
My eyes were tangled. Lycan felt a deep emotion in Raellan’s eyes.
“What Ross said is true. He really wants results. He will use any goal because of his eagerness to reach the end he wants. But the continent will soon fall into chaos, and Ross will run out of time. Then it will be a suitable target for the butterfly nearby.”
Looking at Raellan who twisted the corner of her mouth as if mocking her, Lycan said with her sincerity.
“Yes, this is what I hate, Raellan. A schemer who uses people as simple chess pieces will eventually not be acknowledged by anyone.”
Raellan smiled happily at the lycan’s gaze full of hatred.
“As always, that makes me happy.”