episode_0116

A natural disaster called the Dimensional Crack has passed.

However, the school city of Elysium quickly regained its vitality.

Even though the sheriffs were busy moving around and the cleaners who dealt with the monsters were running around with supplies, Rohan could only admire the streets that were starting to take on an atmosphere that was no different than usual.

‘Everyone has good mental strength.’

Of course, there were some closed stores. Still, I would say that the citizens’ hearts are generally strong. Compared to their previous lives, it feels like the average person has more guts.

The disaster has left, casting a shadow over the future, but people are trying to stay where they belong.

It’s a satisfying world.

I want to protect this place.

The same goes for the real estate agent that Zion was introduced to.

A confirmation call arrived 10 minutes before the appointed time, and Rohan and his party met the person introduced by a high-ranking official from Tigrova.

Judging by its plump tail and the black spots around its eyes, it’s probably a raccoon dog.

He is short. His head is slightly below Rohan’s waist, as if pressed down from above.

He greeted me with a warm, business-savvy expression, as if he was used to being looked up to.

“Hello. I am Matthew Blackburn, the president of the Academy City Elysium Certified Real Estate Agents Association.”

It was a grand position that seemed busy in many ways.

As soon as they met, Zion politely accepted the business card that was handed to him with both hands.

“Please take care of me.”

Unfortunately, Rohan and his party did not have any business cards to exchange, so they exchanged greetings instead.

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The raccoon real estate agent began his tour with a waddling gait that suited his short legs and warm demeanor.

The first house we arrived at.

Rohan doesn’t know how much Zion’s budget was, but it was a luxurious mansion that made his jaw drop just by looking at it.

“···There was a house like this nearby?”

“Wow···.”

It’s my first time seeing it, even though it’s not far from the men’s dormitory.

Clara couldn’t hide her admiration either.

Raccoon Suin took out a card key from the bag he was holding and continued his explanation.

“The only downside is that there is no yard, but there is a parking lot. And you said you are looking for additional elements rather than a large living space.”

“That’s right.”

Zion already appears to have a concrete form of a house drawn.

“Excellent choice. It’s not easy to erase the feeling of being lonely.”

“Is there a landlord in the house?”

“The person who owns this house has never actually lived there. It’s just a place that was built to feel like a vacation home.”

“Aha.”

“Since the school city has a limit on the amount of land and buildings that a household can own, it was decided to dispose of them.”

He takes the lead, saying, “Let’s open the door and go in.”

Rohan and his party followed the raccoon man.

“Oh···!”

It is not lacking in comparison to the main character’s house.

They said the living space wasn’t very spacious, but perhaps because no furniture was brought in, it looked like a plaza to Rohan.

“There is an indoor shooting range, which is the specification that Zion emphasized, as well as a separate, sturdy place where you can move your body.”

“A shooting range inside the house···?”

Rohan looked interested as he talked to himself.

A feeling of longing somehow.

In my previous life, when hunters were raising their stocks, houses and apartments were made like this and were shown on TV so many times.

‘It didn’t last long.’

The problem is that being a hunter is a profession where it is no exaggeration to say that everything comes down to innate talent.

Thanks to this, the craze quickly died down.

But this world is different.

Even if one is born with magical power, it must be refined endlessly, and the body, which is the vessel that holds the magical power, needs training to overcome its limits.

If you have a place to exercise at home, it is definitely an attractive option.

“This is something that the current owner emphasized from the time he designed it. Each room has a private bathroom and a separate bathroom···.”

Raccoon Suin continues his explanation with a quick pace that is quite unusual for him, until his mouth is dry.

Rohan exhaled as he watched the real estate agent revealing even the parts of the house he was disappointed in without hiding anything.

‘I have nothing to do.’

Based on my experience of finding a house in the past, I tried to determine whether the water supply was good, whether there were any noisy areas nearby, and whether there was enough space to place furniture.

But the luxurious house that cost an unimaginable price meant that Rohan didn’t need to worry about the little things he had thought about.

Since it is not a monthly rent but a sale, I thought about digging deeper and checking for management fees, mortgages, and illegal structures.

These were also very different from the previous life and procedures.

With just one phone call to the Academy City administrative center, I was able to receive a certificate of authenticity and a voice recording confirming that there were no problems with the property.

‘The great powers are cooperating to keep the leash in check.’

I don’t know how a real estate agent would feel, but it truly feels like the right use of force.

Isn’t the government simple and efficient?

“Would you like to see the next house? It’s nearby.”

“Okay. Let’s go.”

Then, Rohan and his party went around to several houses.

But Zion’s heart seemed to have already turned towards the first mansion.

Rohan and Clara had the same opinion.

Finally, returning to the first house, Zion carefully thought about it while exchanging opinions with his group.

I came to a conclusion.

“I would like to come in as soon as possible.”

“I will arrange for a furniture company and a cleaning company to finish so that you can move in by tomorrow afternoon. If you have a lot of moving boxes, I will send a moving company.”

“That part is okay.”

Even with the luggage I have now, I can only carry it with both hands and go back and forth a couple of times.

Rohan and his party moved to write up a contract.

I completed the contract through a legal representative provided by Gakuen City.

Now, no matter what anyone says, the owner of the mansion is Zion.

*****

Rohan, who had an ambiguous meal that was neither lunch nor dinner, bought a holster at a gun shop and reserved a scabbard at a specialty store.

He left, leaving behind a promise to eat something delicious for the housewarming party tomorrow.

Zion returns to Clara’s cramped room and asks for her help for the last time.

Tomorrow, I will say goodbye to this room, which has no heating or cooling system.

“Clara.”

“Yes?”

“I have something important to tell you.”

Zion came out after taking a shower with cold water.

I sat on the floor wearing Rohan’s clothes instead of the newly purchased pajamas.

“What are you talking about···?”

Clara sat across from Zion with an extremely serious expression on her face and listened.

Zion’s pointed ears, which had just been splashed with cold water, began to turn red with heat.

“Today··· I knew my heart.”

“···.”

Zion’s words had no clear subject.

But just by looking at the way he raised his hand to his chest as if to grab his heart, Clara could be sure what Zion was talking about.

“Clara must have the same feelings for Rohan as I do.”

Clara froze at the direct question.

“Ah, that, ugh···!”

What good will it do to deny it here? It’s a lie that won’t even make sense in the first place.

Clara nodded cautiously, avoiding Zion’s eyes.

The act of admitting her unrequited love in front of others gave the girl a sense of irreversibility.

“What is Clara going to do in the future?”

“No matter what you say···.”

There is no specific course of action.

Because confession is scary. If you get rejected, it’s really the end.

“I guess you learned today that you can’t just stay as you are now.”

“···.”

Zion’s words cut through like an awl. Clara sympathized deeply.

Just looking at the girl who openly showed interest in Rohan and asked for his number made me feel a strong sense of crisis.

“Uuuu···.”

Zion smiled faintly as he watched Clara shrinking in despair.

We moved from the seat facing each other to the seat next to each other and held hands.

“Can Clara be sure what kind of heart Rohan has in mind for caring for and taking care of us?”

“···No.”

“I’m the same way. That’s why I’m afraid to express my feelings.”

“Oh, what should I do? My brother is too popular···.”

Clara’s voice clearly expresses impatience and urgency.

Zion began to express his thoughts as he took a shower.

“Clara.”

“Yes···.”

“I saw this on the internet. There’s a saying these days that confession is not an initiation, but a finish.”

Putting an end to a relationship when you are sure of each other’s feelings.

It is far from a challenging and out-of-the-blue confession.

“!”

Clara’s eyes widened as she heard the explanation.

For Clara, who has only seen romance in animation and games, this is a new horizon.

“It is literally the act of confession when Rohan clearly shows his affection for us and confirms the relationship.”

“But, my brother shows affection··· How can I···.”

“It is a valid question. Therefore, the path we must take is simple. Understanding Rohan comes first.”

“Do you know my brother···?”

“What are Rohan’s tastes in women? What are his castle walls? What kind of clothes do he like? The more you know about these things, the more likely it is that your relationship will progress, even by a decimal point.”

“Seo, the wall···?!”

Clara blushed in surprise, but Zion remained extremely serious.

I feel like I’m a commander designing a landing operation for conversion.

“Does Rohan even think about getting married in the first place? If so, how many wives will he have? How many children does he want?”

“Huk···.”

Clara held her breath at the elven charge that showed her love for only one person throughout her life.

Zion was thinking about marriage, not dating, even before they started.

“From now on, we have a lot to learn about Rohan. She is a capable colleague and a woman who strives to be loved.”

Clara pursed her lips at Zion’s firm tone.

“Sister··· Do you think someone like me would be liked by Oppa···?”

Still lacking confidence despite having such a pretty face.

But Zion understands. It’s hard for him to shake off the same feeling of insecurity right now.

“Clara. I’m anxious too.”

“···.”

“Are you going to give up? If you don’t challenge yourself and just watch from afar, I won’t stop you.”

“···.”

“If only I could watch, without regret, being loved in Rohan’s arms after succeeding in my progress.”

The life in Clara’s eyes drains and then fills up again, and various emotions quickly pass through her.

Zion smiled with satisfaction.

Clara asked the question with determined eyes.

“Sister. Can I ask you one more thing?”

“Of course.”

“That··· The reason why you are encouraging and helping me like this···.”

It is impossible not to have a desire to monopolize the person you love.

However, Zion smiled silently as if he found the question itself cute and answered clearly.

“The future I dream of is one where Rohan and Clara are together.”

“···!”

“There is no other reason.”