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The faces of the elders gathered for the meeting looked unpleasant.

This is the second time that something I had seriously planned has fallen through, and I didn’t even know what was going on.

The wrinkles were so deep that they resembled furrows.

But is that all?

That wasn’t the only problem that caused silk fatigue.

“Ugh···.”

It’s time to gather our wisdom and come up with a profound answer to prevent the same unfortunate incident from happening again.

Recently, an issue has arisen on the other side that cannot be ignored.

“The princess has been asking strange questions lately. Do you have any guesses?”

“He did the same thing to me.”

“Huh! Where did you hear that nonsense···.”

The elders thought it was just an occasional rebellion and reacted as they always did.

But the princess’s reaction was clearly different from before.

The princess did not back down so easily as to push her away, telling her to focus on training like before.

The way he persistently sought answers was so exaggerated that even a leech would run away in surprise.

“As I get older, I get tired of seeing such reckless behavior.”

“Looking at how he only pokes at the awkward parts··· he must be Testarossa’s bloodline.”

“Hehe, I had the same thought.”

As a member of the royal family, he said he would attend the elders’ meeting, and at least have the minutes made for him.

Suddenly making an impossible request and not backing down easily.

It was quite annoying.

“He said that to me too.”

The princess also did not forget the fact that when she was young, she had hastily concocted a plan to cover up the situation.

I wonder how our compatriots who were settled in safe countries are doing, and where and to which countries were they sent.

If possible, he even showed his will to meet her and offer some words of comfort.

“How can we meet our compatriots who returned to their mother’s arms for the sake of the cause?”

If you keep stirring this up, it’ll get even more difficult than the previous problem.

The princess, who was showing an unprecedented attitude, seemed to need strong restraint.

“Elder, what should I do?”

“Hmm··· I told you to throw away distracting thoughts if you want to become a weapon that will restore glory. You haven’t fulfilled your duty yet.”

Testarossa’s bloodline fits the profile and conditions to become the bullet that can pierce the Frozen Heart.

A being that we must embrace, whether we like it or not.

However, this kind of constant misbehavior is not pleasant to the elders at all.

“Let’s leave that aside for now. There’s something more important to talk about right now.”

“Keuhm··· It’s not easy to just bury it···.”

Knock! Knock!

The elder struck the floor with his staff, ending the conversation.

The elders kept their mouths shut and focused their attention on the high table.

“Is it possible for me to get to the main event today because I’m so busy?”

“““···.”””

“Let’s move on to the next agenda item and get to the most important topic first.”

The elder, wearing ornate robes that did not match the background, took something out of his bosom.

The old elf sitting at the head of the table took out a shiny black coin.

On both sides of it were drawn human hands, so that just touching it seemed like misfortune would come.

The elders gasped as soon as they saw it.

“Ohhhh!”

“Are they helping you this time too?”

“Ahh···! I feel like our wish is getting closer to reality!”

The elder quietly watched the elders’ commotion.

You must be feeling thirsty after living a life of wealth and honor in such a narrow place.

It was the picture I expected.

“Now that you have the answer, you should be prepared to show good faith. Otherwise, you might end up signing another losing contract.”

“There are some treasures left, so let’s select them from there.”

Although they have promised to help Tigrova and spend painfully in the future, there is no doubt about their skills.

This time too, they will clear the blocked road with ease.

The elders had no doubts.

*****

Saturdays when there are no academy classes.

When Rohan came out of the training room after finishing his workout, he had a message from Clara.

[Clara: The macarons you gave me are really delicious! (˶˃ᆺ˂˶)]

‘I finally ate it.’

The girl who hesitated to eat the macaron because she felt it was a waste to receive it as a gift finally tasted it today.

A long message arrived, expressing appreciation and gratitude, saying it was the first time he had tried something like this.

The rainbow macaron I gave to Clara is 8P.

It wasn’t a waste at all.

Because if you just eat well, it’s definitely worth more than that.

‘Even Ichinose praises it. Is it true that the taste of food purchased with points is guaranteed?’

After sending a reply to Clara.

Rohan packed his bag and left the training room to head back to the dormitory.

As I walked, I looked back at Clara’s recent actions.

“Hmm···.”

When I’m in a bookstore, I feel more comfortable talking to him and he even gives me a bright smile.

The messages they exchange have become more affectionate and intimate than before, but Rohan feels it.

I’ve noticed that Clara’s behavior lately has been a bit strange at times.

‘It’s difficult.’

It was a timid behavior, but it was within the normal range that Rohan, who knew Clara, understood.

A change in gestures that can be seen starting from the day we had a conversation at the cafe.

The problem is that, unlike before, there is no way to guess.

When we’re having a conversation, he often gives up after raising his voice, wondering if something comes to mind.

It was clear that he was wondering about something.

‘Well, I guess I’ll have to wait.’

Even if you are curious, you shouldn’t force yourself to ask questions.

As for Clara, this is a definitive answer.

Still, aren’t you happy that you feel like the distance has been reduced a lot?

My relationship with Clara is progressing steadily.

“···.”

A weekend where I can exercise more leisurely than during the week.

I walk down the brightly lit street of the Academy City with my footsteps making a clattering sound.

When I passed by early in the morning, stores that were not open were open and there were quite a few pedestrians.

Rohan slowed his pace and looked around.

To buy what I thought of when I gave Clara a macaron.

‘I should give a gift to the store manager too.’

I wanted to repay all the care you gave me in one way or another.

I’d be lying if I said I didn’t get any help from my connection with Clara.

‘You said something hard won’t do. Let’s look for something soft.’

Rohan took a different route on his way back to the dorm.

I remember the buildings that were shown off so large in Abyss City, but I don’t know the details of what kind of shops are located around here.

I plan to find out on this occasion.

And when you give a gift, the main character comes to mind from one side of consciousness.

‘I wonder what the instructor will receive from the cadets…?’

It’s difficult to give something as a gift here.

A picture that seems like it would be rejected, saying that regardless of taste, a gift from a cadet cannot be accepted according to regulations.

I’m not sure about either, so I’ll put it aside for now.

Go deeper past the shopping street that was visible as you pass by.

Rohan moved inward.

‘Oh! There’s a place like this.’

Just looking around makes me feel like I’m traveling to a foreign country.

Rohan stopped in front of a confectionery store that was said to have opened in Samhwaguk.

I tasted thinly sliced yanggaeng as a sample.

It was delicious. I think this sweetness would go well with the hot tea that the store manager always drinks.

“I want to give it as a gift, can you also wrap it?”

“Oh, of course!”

The man wearing the traditional attire of Samhwaguk nods vigorously.

Rohan was guided into the store.

I looked around at the neatly listed products.

‘Samhwaguk Bam Yanggaeng. The small size is 2 coins, so it’s not too much of a burden… Is this okay?’

Rohan is not exactly financially well off.

But you could think of this as a cost to save points.

“Please wrap this up for me.”

“Thank you!”

The skilled hands of the staff.

A neat paper bag quickly appeared on the counter.

After finishing the calculations like that, I came out.

The sun was too nice to go back like this.

Since I was already out, I thought I might as well continue my walk, so I walked down the alley.

Then I saw a quiet park, and I heard a familiar voice from beyond the bushes.

─ Roll to the left.

─ Meow!

─ Look at the movement! Roll to the right.

─ Meow!

Rohan’s steps quickened at the thought of something possible.

I checked beyond the bushes.

“Don’t jump into the road ahead. Got it?”

─ Meow···.

As expected, the owner of the voice is Noah Frozenheart.

Rohan’s prediction was right, but the picture he saw momentarily left him speechless.

“?”

In front of Noah, chubby cats were rolling around and getting teased.

“You guys have better hearing than most people, right? But if you ignore the sound and just pass by and get hit by a car, you’ll be in big trouble. Got it?”

─ Meow, meow!

When Noah growled and scared them, the cats turned over and showed their bellies.

It was quite a sight.

“What are you doing···?”

Rohan, who had been watching the situation, came out of the bushes.

Did he read the sound and lose concentration?

Noah Frozenheart’s eyes met mine.

“Huh?”

The other side also looked surprised and perked up its round ears.