Episode 248
64. Overture to Anxiety (3)
what?
Theodore felt his spine cool.
First of all, it was time to slowly release the other person’s vigilance while having a casual conversation.
As if Baek Sanwoo was not interested in any of that, he immediately took the initiative.
‘If you’re just thinking about it, you’ve chosen the wrong opponent… … ? So, did you read it from the beginning? Since when?’
Questions flooded my brain endlessly.
It was Theodore, who thought he was well-versed in politics, but now he could not keep his composure.
Cold sweat drips down your back. She shifted her gaze slightly and looked at Yura, and her bewildered look was evident.
“Hey, what do you mean by that?”
“Hey, I know just how good of a conspiracy junior Theodore is. It is said that the banquet itself was held by two people… … .”
How did know?
Theodore’s eyes rolled around.
Of course, as Baek Sanwoo has a close relationship with Yelia, it would not have been difficult to know that Theodore and Yura suggested this event.
But he was so flustered that Theodore was now unable to think normally.
In such a state, the Baeksanwoo is coming in like this.
Theodore’s face begins to collapse rapidly.
“Are you planning to expand the position of the two of you through this event?”
“Te, Theodore… … .”
At the piercing gaze, Yura’s face lit up white.
‘It’s still a banquet. I hope you don’t want to hurt me now.’
Thinking so, Theodore snorted. You have to be calm. The results are still unknown.
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Maybe Baeksanwoo is thinking about himself.As Theodore is doing now, there was a good chance that he was saying something was up to him.
If you knew that Theodore and Yura were suspicious of Baeksanwoo in the first place.
There was no way I was going to participate in this event with something behind it.
‘There are even the High Priests and the Holy Knights… … Maybe it’s because I’m still not sure that I’ve accepted the banquet.’
Theodore couldn’t help but stick his tongue out inwardly.
If that were the case, it was clear that Baek Sanwoo had tremendous political power.
It’s not enough to show off your body proudly in a place that might be your opponent’s trap.
Are you casually threatening in front of yourself and Yura?
It has been several hundred years since the establishment of democracy.
All kinds of raw meat from each country is a boy who grew up in the middle of a politician in the Federal Republic of Eurakia, which even influential people have.
Even in the eyes of Theodore, the current Baek San-woo was not a person to be easily looked at.
‘If the other side wants to float, there is no choice but to bluff this side.’
At best, it was supposed to be just a search battle, but since things have turned out like this, it was unavoidable.
“Yes, I plan to expand my position. There are a lot of things we are preparing for.”
“Of course, there must be a lot more. I understand.”
“Aren’t Baek San-woo also busy lately? I heard that you often meet the hero Aidan Christopher… … .”
Theodore took the scene she had witnessed with Yura as a weapon.
From now on, it was a pure hand fight.
Read your opponent’s moves, hit them, and place an outfielder who can’t counterattack.
As if playing invisible chess, they exchanged glances and carefully threw out sentences.
“I have a lot of personal acquaintance with Aidan Christopher. We also had the experience of attacking dungeons together last time. When the opportunity arises, would you like to accompany Theodore-sama and Yura-sama?”
“Hey.”
There was an unfamiliar chill in that smile that smiled softly.
It was not only Theodore who felt it, but Yura pulled back with a groan.
“I, thank you for the suggestion… … I can’t afford it right now.”
“The first semester of the first year is like that. Even though there is a difference of one year, experience is more important than I thought in terms of life and academics.”
Baek San-woo nodded his head. It is also at a high level to cleverly avoid the argument.
“If you need my help, feel free to tell me. We will do our best to help.”
I don’t need any help.
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Maybe Byron or Camilla and the hero Aidan Christopher.Even to Artel’s priest sitting in front of him.
Wasn’t he brainwashed by pretending to be ‘favorite’ in this way?
Theodore somehow had a feeling that it would be irreversible if we talked any more.
“Yura-sama, then we will wake up soon.”
“ah… … Yes it is… … .”
Theodore grabbed Yura’s wrist and pulled out of the table where Baek Sanwoo was sitting.
Baek San-woo, looking at the two of them, leisurely adds words.
“Your Theodore, you will do well, but think wisely and choose.”
Theodore didn’t answer. It was because, frankly, I was afraid to mix the words even a little more.
To think and choose wisely?
Now it was really close to a threat. Theodore was sure that Baek San-woo knew roughly what he and Yura were aiming for.
‘There is also a connection with the hero, not to mention the personnel of the temple on Paradise Island.’
There was still no physical evidence, but as the situation is so serious, it must be possible to appeal to the Holy Knights Commander or the High Priest with just this level of heartbreak.
In the first place, I thought that there was no way Baek Sanwoo would have left such evidence.
High Priest Bassanio’s visit schedule is 3 days and 2 nights from today.
Inside, if you want to secure the safety of Sanwoo Baek, you have to move fast from now on.
‘You know everything. Knowing what Yura and I couldn’t do… … !’
was divided
It had been a really long time since Theodore was defeated in a pure fight.
And at the same time, I was afraid.
No matter how much you think about it, it doesn’t come up with an estimate.
He has a close relationship with Aidan Christopher while running high-ranking demons such as Mongma.
The dean of Arthur’s Faculty, Irkan Bradamante, even recommended him directly to Theodore.
Even the seniors, who were rumored to be incredibly talented, were close to Baek San-woo.
‘Who the hell are Yura-sama and I are dealing with… … ?’
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Maybe he touched something he shouldn’t have touched.In front of Theodore’s eyes, Baek San-woo’s expression with a cold smile flickered.
* * *
“Oh, I’m full.”
As soon as it swelled up, I bounced my right stomach. After all, it was a banquet, so even a single dish was so delicious that it was impossible to waste it.
Except for mint chocolate, of course.
“Is that really delicious?”
“yes.”
I couldn’t help but hate seeing Illyana chewing on mint chocolate ice cream for the third time already.
It seemed like a very sniper to her taste.
‘By the way, why were Theodore and Yura so stiff?’
I thought of the faces of the two people I had met a while ago.
As if he had met someone he shouldn’t have met, he turned pale and ran away without even having a proper conversation.
‘Did you hear from Jeliya that I don’t think so?’
I was overreacting for that, but… … . It’s because I don’t know what kind of image I usually have to my juniors.
The original impression of a person is different depending on the person who accepts it, even if it is not my intention.
Apparently, the two of them were a little difficult for me.
‘When I was in high school, my 2nd and 3rd year seniors were very difficult. Before you get to know each other, you look really distant.’
It’s a common thing between seniors and juniors, so I decided to just let it go.
After all, as time goes by, you’ll get to know each other.
It’s a rather strange situation to be approached warmly after only two or three months have passed since the start of the class.
I didn’t even join a club.
‘By the way, Theodore definitely intends to run for the student council president.’
The alliance with Yura Esther was also accomplished faster than expected. In the main story, Theodore quickly recruits people around him in such a way and then runs for the student council president election.
‘Well, if you need it, won’t you find it then?’
I am a kingmaker after all. It would be best if I could put my person in a key position and suck up information.
The honor of the student council president?
I don’t know, I’m like that.
It is better to just eat food without thinking at a banquet like this. How much rest is this?
“Are you Baek San-woo?”
While Iliana is on her way to pick up her fourth plate of mint chocolate ice cream, someone from the back approaches and talks to her.
When he turned his head, a paladin dressed in golden armor was standing there.
“what brings you here… … ?”
“High Priest Bassanio is looking for you.”
It’s finally here.
I got up from my seat without saying anything and turned my head in the direction the paladin had taught me.
A private room in the corner of the banquet hall.
I blinked at Iliana, who was carrying another mint chocolate, and followed the paladin into the private room.
Enter the room covered by the sky-blue curtains.
“It’s the first time I’ve actually seen you.”
There was High Priest Bassanio who greeted me with a kind expression.
I bowed down at Bassanio’s feet after earnestly crossed my cross, according to the rites of the temple.
“Nice to meet you, High Priest.”
“Arise, Apostle of Light. There is no need for you to humble yourself.”
Thinking about it? I am also the third person in the temple.
I stood up shyly and sat down on the seat opposite Bassanio.
“Are you enjoying the festival?”
“of course.”
Bassanio, dressed in the high priest’s white robes, felt like a halo.
Is this why people don’t trust me?
The closest human to the God of Light, and the only person on the continent who can directly oracle.
Obviously, seeing in real life and seeing through the monitor were quite different.
Even if you don’t really believe in God, just making eye contact makes you feel reverent.
“Apostle Baeksanwoo… … It’s exactly what Elijah said.”
Perhaps he was also checking my impressions, Bassanio said with a faint smile.
“He may look like just an ordinary student, but he is a mature adult with the goodness in his eyes, deep anguish for the future, trust from colleagues, and responsibility.”
“You don’t have to float it too much. I am just one servant.”
“Light and truth will guide you forever.”
He puts his hands together and gently lowers his head.
“By the way, High Priest Bassanio. Why did you come to Paradise Island?”
Judging that the greeting ceremony was over to some extent with this, I posed the most fundamental question.
“No matter how much Artel and human peace treaties are signed… … Isn’t it too sudden?”
But Bassanio did not answer my questions.
He just had a soft smile on his face, with his calm eyes.
“Does the apostle believe in fatalism?”
“Yes? As for fate… … .”
Why did the story about fate come up out of nowhere?
When I responded that I did not understand English, Bassanio slowly opened his mouth.
“A hero born with a destiny to protect the world. And the god of another world, the player, who was destined to lead that hero.”
As I looked around at the softly descending voice, the background that was obviously a private room in the banquet hall had now been replaced with a white, dusty, non-existent background.
“However, the gods of the other world do not always have a positive influence. Isn’t that right, Apostle Baek Sanwoo?”
Bassanio smiled as he looked at me in embarrassment.
“No- Player.”