102 – Story
It is true that I climb the mountain with Rose every day.
But this was for training in swordsmanship and magic, not for doing anything like that with Rose.
When I explained this to Darren, he narrowed his eyes even further and retorted.
“There are more than ten training grounds on the academy grounds alone, so why bother going up to the mountain to train your swordsmanship and magic? “Aren’t you training something else?”
Now that I think about it, it wasn’t completely wrong.
Because the story of Malik, the skeleton, could not be brought up carelessly,
More than anything, I felt like I would become uncontrollably dizzy if I continued to interfere with Darren’s speaking style.
I refuted Darren’s words with a straight face.
“You can’t train your family’s secret swordsmanship and magic anywhere, right? Duke, if I ask you to teach me subspace magic for free, will you teach me? “Isn’t it true?”
When I asked nervously, Darren scratched the back of his head, then laughed shallowly and started talking nonsense in earnest.
“Well, if you really become my son-in-law, I can teach you as much as you want. So, when do you plan on getting married? “I think four children would be good. What do you think?”
This wasn’t the answer I wanted.
“Haa…”
I gave up talking to Darren and sighed.
Did he like that side of me? Only then did Darren stop talking nonsense with a kind smile.
“Okay, let’s stop the joke here. Now, shall we have a serious talk?”
“Please, I really hope you will.”
“Okay. First of all, the reason I called you was because I wanted to ask you something.”
“Please speak.”
“I heard you already dealt with one of the fat Seven Deadly Sins, right? Then all she will have left in Adenia is a jealous woman.”
When I nodded, Darren immediately changed his expression and said,
“How much does your son-in-law know about that woman? “I wish she would be honest.”
It’s fascinating. The fact that the expression and mood of a person who was so indifferent can suddenly change like this.
“I know quite a few things.”
I answered honestly to Darren’s serious question.
Because I also wanted to share this story with Darren.
‘Deren was also close to Princess Celetina when he was attending the academy.’
So, if she is Darren, she may have information that can help predict her moves. That was the thought.
“I was a princess. “She had promised a future with Professor Dian.”
“Well, that’s a fact that can be found with a little research.”
When I answered, Darren answered as if it was no big deal with her expressionless face.
‘Why are you so obnoxious?’
Is it because something has happened to her in the past?
I couldn’t stand the sarcasm, so I even mobilized my knowledge of the original work and started firing at Darren like her rapid-fire gun.
“I know that you were the same class as the duke, and that the duke confessed to Princess Celetina and she dumped him like a dog.”
“···I did do a little research.”
“A little? Since you speak so regretfully, I will tell you everything I know. At that time, Duke Deren, who had confessed but was dumped, went all the way to the imperial palace…”
“Hmm, hmmm! I understand. “I will admit that you have done detailed research on Celetina, so let’s stop and move on to the next story.”
When I, feeling offended by the sarcasm, began to counterattack in earnest, Darren cleared his throat and declared surrender.
“Actually, the real reason I called you was because of Dian. As you said, Dian was the fiancé of a woman who was corrupted by the Seven Deadly Sins. He was truly funny.”
Why are you saying what you said again? I wanted to say that, but I held back because I felt like if I did that, the conversation would fall into the middle of nowhere again.
I was thankful to heaven. Infinitely grateful for being able to start a normal conversation now.
Deren continued speaking with a serious expression, not even knowing that I was thinking that way.
“A man and a woman who had been enemies were pushed by their family and became engaged against their will.”
“Despite the fact that they became friends overnight, the two got along as usual. We slandered, criticized, and growled at each other. Well, now that I think about it, it seems like a petty love quarrel, but that was the way it was at the time.”
“Then, the two eventually fell for each other. “Her Dian thought about how to make her smile every day, and Princess Celetina thought about how to prevent other women from approaching Dian.”
The last sentence is a little strange.
I thought so, but Darren’s expression was so serious that I kept my mouth shut and listened to what he said.
“The time was 20 years ago, right before the damn war broke out. “Dian and Celetina began to go their separate ways when their feelings for each other began to blossom.”
“Professor Dian joined the warrior’s party, and Princess Celetina applied for the Demon King’s army subjugation team. “After that, our feelings for each other only grew deeper.”
“Okay. That’s why I asked. What is Dian’s condition like when he knows that Celetina has come to Adenia, and does he seem to be shaken or corrupted? “If by any chance you see such a sign…”
“If you can see it…?”
“We are a bit awkward now, but we are also friends, so I guess I should beat him to make him come to his senses.”
Deren spoke with a reluctant expression, and when I saw that, I had to be overcome by a strange feeling.
That’s right, what Darren is showing me now is something I’ve never seen in the original.
Darren, who should have followed the former warrior Mort unconditionally, is very clear as to why he is the way he is now.
‘Because of me.’
I will release the contract tied to the Bluemont family.
So, when we defeat Mort, please give us your strength.
Because I asked that, Darren’s fate changed.
It wasn’t a bad feeling. No, to be honest, I was very satisfied with the positive butterfly effect I created.
Is that why?
I was able to calm Darren’s worries with a happy smile.
“I don’t think you need to worry about that.”
“I’m worried I can shake off this so easily…”
“I already hit him.”
“Really? Then, stay alert… No, what?”
If I become an immoral person, wouldn’t people look at me like that?
Deren looked at me with eyes that made me think of such things, and he opened his lips with difficulty.
“Is your son-in-law planning to hit your father-in-law too?”
“What if I can’t come to my senses like Professor Dian?”
“Ha, hahahaha! “Dian, I need to come to my senses so I don’t end up like that idiot.”
Was it funny that Dian hit me?
Or maybe I liked the promise I made to myself.
I don’t know exactly why, but Darren laughed heartily, and I decided to ask him what I wanted to ask him.
“This time, I’ll ask. Princess Celetina, how were your school days?”
“Anyway, it was pretty and hot.”
It was like that in the game too. Since that wasn’t the important thing, I said with a hard expression on my face.
“···This is an important question, so please answer it seriously. “Is it because of something she told Professor Dian?”
“What did you talk about?”
“I will prepare a lot. That’s what he said. So please tell me everything you know. “I thought it might help me guess what she might be preparing.”
“Well, humans are not animals that change easily, so my memory might be helpful. What was he like during his school days… Ah, yes! “Celetina…”
Recalling old memories, Darren continued speaking with slightly sad eyes.
“I liked novels.”
“What novel?”
“A novel that makes you look forward to it the more you read it, has a tight structure, and is definitely fun.”
“···I have no idea what novel you were reading.”
“What are you talking about? “Celetina hated the very act of her reading.”
“···?”
When I tilted my head, Darren spoke in a calm tone.
“I liked writing. “The novels written by Celetina are still in the library here, right?”
After hearing information that I really didn’t know about and that was sure to be helpful, I grabbed Darren’s shoulders and scolded him.
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“Title.”
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Inside a shabby room in an inn.
A woman holding a fountain pen in her hand was mumbling as she scribbled something on her paper.
“The characters are…”
Many names begin to be written on the paper.
Celetina, Dian, Darren, Camel, Fran, and even the people around them.
“The main character’s purpose is…”
Diane, Carmel.
The two names are circled.
“Conflict is…”
Several lines begin to be drawn on the paper.
There is a red line starting from Fran’s name and continuing to Kamel’s name, and there are also diagonal lines drawn through the names of several women.
“It sounds fun.”
Envy muttered, tapping a part of the paper with her finger.
Jealousy, and obsession.
I thought it was a very good material for making a story.