115 – I’m here to look for flowers, I’m here, I’m here (2)
While preparing for the first expedition, Hans carried out the duties of the leader from time to time. Although, of course, his workload doubled. That was the part I had to endure.
Even though getting help from Yuren, the former leader, was a good idea. Yuren was focused on training the other members. Because it is true that it helps.
I couldn’t get Yuren out now. So Hans had no choice but to take care of all the work alone with Cluna. So, it was only natural that this would happen.
In fact, there were prodromal symptoms. Maybe it’s because I worked all night for three consecutive days. It was because blood suddenly flowed from his nose. Although Hans hastily covered his nose. He’s already heard
Cluna’s soft hand touched Hans’ left cheek. She was looking at Hans with a concerned expression. Unnecessarily embarrassed, Hans turned his head away.
“You overworked yourself, Captain.”
“But no one can do it without me.”
“Still, rest is important, especially in the current situation ahead of an expedition.”
“……I know that too.”
But the face is too close. So embarrassing. In cases where women were not immune, like Hans, it was inevitable that her body would tremble just by looking at her up close.
However, Cluna also had her own reasons. Because she keeps looking at the leader’s face dripping with blood. Something unknown rose in her chest. What is it?
Are you thirsting for blood? No, it can’t be. You’re not some kind of vampire. However, if it is the blood of the leader. You might want to taste a little bit. When I was out of my mind
“Cluna?”
“……Hot!”
“I think this is too close.”
“Sorry, sorry!”
As Hans pointed out. The distance between Hans and Cluna left only a small distance. It’s not like it’s not, it was a small distance that you could reach quickly if you stick out your tongue.
Cluna’s rare embarrassment, she hurriedly backed her. Still, if it was she who cast her healing magic on Hans, then she was herself. An awkward silence soon fell.
Hans scratched his cheek. It was too close, so I brought up a word to keep my distance. If it became awkward like this, it would be difficult in its own way. We are working together.
I didn’t want to continue working in such an awkward environment. Besides, it’s natural for efficiency to drop. It was Hans who was thinking about how to solve the awkward atmosphere.
“I don’t know why I suddenly had a nosebleed.”
“Oh, come to think of it. I forgot something important.”
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“Hmm. That’s what happened.”
“That, let’s just skip that. Captain, you need a break.”
It wasn’t enough to go to the Rusty Tribe and hold the Warrior’s Festival. As soon as I returned, I doubled my work to prepare for the expedition. In other words…… It was overworked.
Cluna’s diagnosis was correct. She didn’t take a break in the first place and she continued to work. Also, although Cluna and Hans don’t know, it’s because time forcibly borrowed Hans’ body and ran out of control.
The fatigue accumulated in Hans’ body was beyond imagination. But Hans didn’t care. It doesn’t matter what this body is like. The important thing now was the expedition.
“Once this is over, I’m going to take a break too.”
“But…”
“Don’t worry too much. I know that my body is precious.”
“……Is that true?”
“Of course.”
Although he forgot his goal through hypnosis. That instinct in him hasn’t gone away. The name of the Royal Knights was revived as the Royal Knights were rebuilt and the Jinjo were defeated.
Proof of that power was still lacking. But rather than that because of lack of achievement. Rather, it was more accurate to say that the achievement was so great that it did not feel real.
Jinjo is a monster.
That’s true, but only a handful of people survived after witnessing the true ancestors right in front of their noses. Even the leaders of each race are only aware of the danger.
Of course, some of the leaders have met Jinjo. Even the chiefs, who put most of the information into their heads anyway. What about the people below?
Besides, it became a hot topic by accumulating dazzling achievements. On the contrary, there were also those who were jealous of the Royal Knights and put them down. So the Royal Knights had to prove it.
That they are alive and well. Furthermore, what it was like to defeat the three true ancestors. This expedition will be the first step. So it was natural for Hans to focus on his work.
“Besides, the expedition is another opportunity for them, but at the same time it stimulates trauma.”
Just a year ago, most of the members of the Royal Knights lost their lives in an unreasonable expedition. Everyone, including Clara and Ruby, who were newbies at the time, were terribly hurt.
I am grateful to Hans for remaining at the Royal Knights even after going through such an event. And he even thinks that he can hurt them again.
However, it is necessary to move forward. They cannot be satisfied with defending their territory forever. So, you should take a chance.
“I must have an audience with the king of men.”
“Who shall I send as messenger?”
“I have to go to this myself.”
“But wouldn’t that be the right grade?”
No matter how much the human king invested. The positions are not equal. Especially from Cluna’s point of view, no one seemed to be on an equal footing with Hans.
But Hans had a different idea. Anyway, it was the human king who spared no support for the Royal Knights during their most difficult time. Thanks to that, somehow he barely managed to hold on.
If it weren’t for the human king’s investment. I wondered if we would have been sitting on the sidewalk by now. So, it would be right to at least show courtesy to the king.
‘And I’m worried about what I heard before.’
The human king was said to be more ambitious than he could have imagined. He initially thought that he would be the backbone of the tribal union. Even though he had already reached that position, he was not satisfied.
Hans continued to work.
Thanks to that, it was natural for him to collapse from overwork.
* * *
It was five days after that day that Hans collapsed. He was the same as usual. He headed to the restaurant to eat and was given food there. He suddenly rolled his eyes.
In the end, Hans lost his balance and fell over. Because he collapsed in front of everyone at mealtime. He couldn’t even escape. Hans lost consciousness just like that.
On the other hand, the reactions of the members who witnessed Hans fall were varied. Helya, in particular, was terrified to find him collapsing, so she ran right over and picked up Hans’ body.
“Teacher! Are you okay?! Teacher!!”
For a moment, watching Hans slowly collapse. All the members gathered in the cafeteria had bad thoughts. Because they’ve already lost once.
Family, friends, colleagues. Because they were the ones who lost something precious that could not be replaced with anything. The reaction was bound to be very violent. Once Hans was escorted to the hospital room.
After realizing that Hans was simply overworked, he calmed down a bit. That was only a superficial appearance, but he started to run wild as it became a trigger.
‘What the hell is this?’
‘It’s a shame because I’m overworked right now. What if it’s not overwork? What if Hans never rises again?’
‘Again, I don’t want to lose again.’
It was like a kind of paranoia. However, each lost experience. It led to delusions of grandeur. And it was the same this time too. Hans collapsed from overwork.
But what if it wasn’t overwork? What if Hans really almost died? With that thought in mind, of course, I couldn’t help but be afraid. Everyone gathered here.
Cluna was the first to act. She even worked in a hospital room in Cluna. As a doctor, she is well versed in medicine. She was able to stay by Hans’ side, who had collapsed from overwork.
“Are you feeling well?”
There was no reply. Is it a reaction to the fact that he has continued to work without a break? Hans was sleeping with his eyes closed. This time, even that Helya fell away from Hans meekly.
The reason was that I didn’t want to make Hans any more tired. Thanks to that, Cluna was able to move. She approached Cluna slowly. I know that this shouldn’t be the case.
However, the moment I saw the captain collapse. The anxiety I saw then poured out like a waterfall. It was the same even now. Need something, something Something that cannot be erased…….
“Do you have any inconveniences?”
Cluna’s face slowly began to draw closer to her sleeping Hans. Before long, her lips covered Hans’s. It wasn’t a kiss, it was just a very short kiss.
Cluna realized what she had done, and immediately stepped back. What did I, what did I just do? I was astonished at what I had done without knowing it. Surprisingly, it didn’t feel bad.