93 – New Year’s Eve, Family
The spy’s distorted expression.
The spy looks at me like I’m crazy.
“I have met many heretics in my life, but this one… ….”
“So, why don’t you do it?”
When I raised the knife and spoke, the spy’s complexion turned dark.
It means that you will be killed if you do not obey.
The spy understood this and slowly walked back, then stood up limping.
“Pfft…” “I will definitely pay you back for this humiliation!”
“Bring him as strong as possible.”
Tsutsutsu!
A spy who joins his body with magic and disappears.
I don’t know if I will be caught in Alullim if I run away… If he gets caught, that’s his fate.
I turned off my nerves and pulled out the real fireworks managers trapped in the basement.
The fireworks managers were gagged and tied up in the basement.
They expressed their gratitude to me.
“Thank you so much for saving me!!”
“Thanks to you, we can have spectacular fireworks!”
“Be sure to watch our fireworks display on the eve!”
“I’d like to thank you, but maybe your name is…” ….”
Managers making a fuss.
I just came here to get practical experience, so there is no need for compensation.
I shook my head and disappeared with steps that opened the darkness.
In an instant, you can see the shopping street.
I can hear the noise of the noisy street.
…… It’s fireworks.
I’ve seen it a few times in my past life, but I saw it alone.
I’m not the type of person who particularly enjoys events.
But… Maya seemed very excited about the eve.
‘Hmm.’
…… Should I make time for my students?
After training is over, you can watch it while taking a break.
Originally I would have thought it was a waste of time.
After visiting my mother’s grave, I don’t feel that much rejection.
It’s fascinating.
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An inn room on the outskirts of Allulim.
In a dark room, the red-haired girl sighed.
Because of the black letter in her own hand.
“Ha… “There is no support, but there is a lot of ordering.”
The girl burned her letter with magic.
The ominous glowing red circle on the outside of the letter disappears.
It came from the heresy country.
The State of Heresy is, in their words, a holy country.
The girl from Seongguk put her hands together.
“Oh… “If there is a god Enlil, please leave me alone.”
A girl complaining.
Name ‘Basne.’
A spy who entered the empire.
Disciple of the heretic saint.
Basnene infiltrated the empire with a grand mission.
She was actually not faithful to Seongguk’s religion, so she hated Seongguk.
“What? Find and kill the silver-haired boy?”
Basne frowns instead of praying.
The letter said to kill the silver-haired boy.
Originally, the Heresy Bureau planned to terrorize Alulim by replacing fireworks with bombs.
However, this plan was stopped by a silver-haired boy, Evan.
Most of the spy brothers were killed by the boy.
Because of this, they are telling Basne to take revenge.
“No… “How can I defeat a boy who couldn’t defeat even most of his brothers?”
My head is pounding.
Basne is not that strong.
The reason he was selected as a spy in the first place was because he was good at hiding his unclean magic.
Killing the man who instantly killed his brothers…….
The Holy Kingdom’s orders are absolute, so we have no choice but to follow them.
‘I don’t have enough strength.’
If so, a lot of preparation is needed.
However, there is no information given other than that the other person is a silver-haired boy.
‘Ha… At least tell me your name and say it.’
Basne was dizzy and sat down on the floor.
It’s dark.
I already have a lot of work to do, but it has become very difficult.
Basne passed the Charles Academy entrance exam.
To infiltrate Charles Academy.
Because Basne is a spy for the Heresy.
She became a student at the academy.
She had a job to do while hiding as a student, but now she also has to kill the silver-haired boy.
“Ha… ….”
I sigh.
Basne felt skeptical about coming to the empire.
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Evan’s mansion.
“Complete!”
Maya, with yogurt stains on her face, shouted happily.
On the table, the thick Greek yogurt is shaped like a cake.
Michael said as if he was proud.
“Thank you for your hard work, little lady. Now just decorate with strawberries and you’re done.”
-Yes!
A gift to give to Master on the eve.
Maya’s heart was pounding.
Please treat Master as family by giving him yogurt! Wouldn’t Master say that we were family from the beginning?
Originally, I just made it because I hoped Master would like it.
Maya was worried about Michael talking about her family.
“Shall we add strawberries?”
-Yes!
Michael handed Maya a strawberry.
Maya took her strawberry and cut it into a moon shape.
-I’m going to cut it in the shape of a moon!
Because Master likes the moon.
Maya cut her strawberries at the new moon, old moon, waning moon, and full moon.
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December 31st, the day before the eve.
People flocked to Alullim like a cloud.
This is because people came from other regions to start the New Year with fireworks.
Regardless of this, Evan came out after training with Maya in the 8x gravity room.
“It’s the eve.”
-Nem.
Evan walks down the shopping street and looks at people.
Maya looked up at Evan with her eyes shining brightly.
Maya’s expression is clearly looking forward to the eve.
“…… “Should we stop by the mansion and look around for a while?”
What I learned from Maya was to cherish those around her.
Maya smiled broadly at Evan’s words.
-Yes!
Same time.
Juri was going to Evan’s mansion, dragging Cynthia by the arm.
“Sister, it was definitely this way!”
Juri has completed her academy entrance exam.
Juri is not returning to Grace’s house, and she is staying at Cynthia’s private mansion.
Evan wanted to spend the New Year with her brother.
Juri’s heart was pounding.
“Not yet…… “Prepare your mind.”
Cynthia’s voice.
Cynthia hesitated, awkwardly resisting Juri’s strength.
Just imagining the eve party with Evan makes me happy.
When I tried to go, I couldn’t easily move my feet.
I remember Evan getting along well with the Marquis of Ashur at the time of Evan’s mother’s grave.
If I go to Evan, will there be the Marquis of Ashur again?
Cynthia was worried.
“Sister, it’s okay. Let me help you!”
Juri ignites her will.
Juri tended to support Cynthia’s love.
Even to Juri, who was still young, it was obvious that Cynthia loved Evan.
Wouldn’t it be better if the person her brother ends up with is an older sister with whom she is close?
“I heard you told your parents that you were coming today.”
Juri continues to persuade.
Cynthia said she would spend her New Year with Evan, she said at the Gram Berge main house.
It wasn’t discussed with Evan, though.
For some reason, Marquis Liam, the head of the family, easily agreed.
Cynthia was able to come to Alulim.
So, now I need to be brave.
“……….”
Cynthia kept hesitating.
Evan watched the festival with Maya and Michael.
I took a shower, changed clothes, and felt comfortable.
A female dancer dances amidst a large crowd.
Party! Match! Match! Match!
The dancer took steps in accordance with the applause of the audience.
-Hey.
Maya showed interest among the crowd.
The dance itself is very easy.
This kind of atmosphere is interesting.
-Sabu, a lot of people are watching.
“These are the crowds waiting for the fireworks.”
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In response to Maya’s words, Evan told her the correct answer.
The audience comes to Alullim to watch the dance moves for the sake of it, and not to see the dancers dance.
The flower of the eve is firecrackers.
People came for the fireworks.
Michael said with a smile.
“Disciple lady. “If you see fireworks with your family, you can spend the New Year healthy with your family.”
The meaning behind New Year’s fireworks.
-Family!
Maya reacted to the word family.
Maya opened her eyes wide and caught Evan’s pants.
-Sabu.
“?”
-I have something for you!
Maya thought now was the time to give a gift.
Maya pulling on Evan’s pants.
Evan returned to her mansion with Maya.
It’s fireworks anyway, you can see them everywhere in Alulim.
Maya rushed into the mansion’s kitchen, and Evan waited in the mansion’s yard.
Soon Maya brought a large plate over her head.
On the plate, there was Greek yogurt topped with a lot of moon-shaped strawberries.
-It’s a gift, sir!
Maya’s head is covered by a plate, and her expression is not visible.
Evan looked down at the Greek yogurt.
Clumsy texture.
This is a healthy yogurt with the whey removed.
“Try it, Sir! “It was made with great care by my student.”
Michael handed me a spoon from next to me.
When was this made?
This is Evan’s first eve gift.
I know Evan hates sugar, so it was smart to make it with Greek yogurt.
Evan nodded at her and took a bite of yogurt.
“It’s delicious.”
It has no special sweetness, but has a unique light sourness and good texture.
‘I cut strawberries like this because I like the moon.’
Evan also picked up and ate a moon-shaped strawberry.
The sour taste of strawberries in your mouth.
That’s interesting.
Evan savored Maya’s efforts.
-Really?
Maya’s eyes are clearly visible through the plate.
There is a slight anxiety in both eyes.
Wouldn’t it be delicious?
Evan held Maya’s plate and nodded her head.
“Okay. “You also have a talent for cooking.”
Maya was relieved by Evan’s recognition.
Evan’s expression slightly relaxes.
Maya felt joy.
Master always eats only chicken breast sandwiches, but he doesn’t like eating the food he makes himself.
The fact that Master eats it without stopping must be proof that it is delicious.
Maya looked up at Master endlessly.
I’m definitely happy, but I’m not satisfied.
Maya’s mouth was itching.
‘…… ‘I want to ask Sabu about her family.’
Is Maya part of Master’s family?
Maya doesn’t really know what her family is.
I know that someone like an older sister is family.
‘…… ‘Sir.’
From the moment Michael mentioned family, Maya thought about Master and her family.
I don’t want to break my relationship with Master.
It’s still good though.
Is there no end to the young dragon’s greed?
Maya, she wanted to be in a relationship longer than now.
Her heart is pounding violently.
Maya was nervous.
If it’s for Master… It would have been better for him not to bring up the topic at all so that the teacher would not worry.
I have a strong desire.
-…… Sir.
Maya was steeped in her desire, and without realizing it, she let out her true feelings.
-Maya is…… Sabu’s… Are you family?
The voice came out very quietly.
The sound that was supposed to be drowned out by the wind was heard in Evan’s ears.
Evan looking down at Maya.
…… I hoped Master wouldn’t hear.
Maya avoided eye contact.
‘…… ‘Did you ask if I was family?’
Evan looked at Maya’s top head and thought.
In fact, Evan and Maya, who already live in the same mansion, can be said to be family.
They are close to each other.
However, the only person Evan could call family so far was his mother.
I couldn’t open my mouth easily.
Evan felt like his chest was being pressed.
I feel the weight of Maya’s words.
The ‘family’ that Maya spoke of contains Maya’s wishes.
Evan placed his hand on Maya’s head.
“Maya.”
-…… Yes.
Maya’s voice is somewhat reminiscent of crying.
Evan removed her mouth.
“Actually, I… I don’t know much about my family. “The only person I considered family was my mother.”
-…… Yes.
Is this a word of rejection?
Maya looks sullen.
Evan slowly stroked Maya’s hair from top to back.
Tsutsutsu… ….
As Evan spoke, barrier magic unfolded in the sky.
The fireworks are about to start.
Evan continued.
“But, if a new family is created…” … There was a rising dragon. My closest and younger sister… “She was like a daughter.”
-……… !
Maya was surprised.
The only dragon around Evan was Maya.
Maya was filled with anticipation.
By any chance, Master… Would you say that Maya is her family?
Maya raised her head.
Evan looked hesitant.
“But…” This may not be the family you want. What I can do is act as a teacher… “It will be similar to now.”
-It’s okay, Sabu…… !
That was enough for Maya. Even though Evan is the same as he is now, I knew that he thought of Maya as family.
Evan made eye contact with Maya.
The two gaze at each other from different heights.
“I see.”
Behavior does not have to change.
Because we think of each other as family.
Shooooo… ….
Firecrackers are flying.
The mood of both of them is rising.
Boom! Puff puff puff!!
Numerous fireworks exploded in the sky.
The light of firecrackers brightens the world.
Maya is like a firecracker exploding… I smiled brightly, bursting with joy.
-Yes!
Firecrackers that fill the sky.
Like a flower in full bloom, petals of light fill the sky.
Maya, holding Evan’s hand, looked at Evan more than the fireworks.
“Benefactor!”
Cornelia and Rose came.
“… ….”
And after a while, Cynthia, who was one step behind, had a hard look on her face.
It was an eventful new year.