episode_0019

The written exam consists mostly of questions related to the law. Usually 90% of the questions are like that, and the remaining 10% are questions about the church’s laws.

But already at this point, among those who had held the status of saint or saintess for four years, there was not a single one who could be wrong on simple doctrinal issues.

That is why the most important thing to focus on is the law of nature. Among them, the theoretical approach.

“… … Write.”

I frowned as I lightly twirled the quill pen at my fingertips. I was looking down at my textbook, but the letters weren’t actually coming into view.

To begin with, Evan Lane was not the type of person who was good at theoretical learning.

In fact, if the saint were to become the highest power in the religious order, that would be enough… … In the process, unless he could not use the holy law, would it be worthwhile to be so blunt about the theory?

At least that’s what I’ve thought so far. If I said that in front of Israfil, I’d probably get in big trouble, but whatever.

“… … Please focus, Evan.”

Anyway, the woman next to me now wasn’t Israfil.

It’s not that different in that it’s extremely annoying, though.

I sighed deeply and closed my textbook. Then, the ivory-haired girl sitting right next to me, Lete, glared at me in surprise.

“Evan… … . We’ve only been studying for 3 hours now, right? If we give up already, we can’t guarantee our grades this time.”

“… … Sigh.”

I didn’t answer Lete’s words, but just furrowed my brow.

At the point where I describe these three painful hours as ‘just’, I realize that this guy and I are ontologically different.

What can I do if it doesn’t work even though I’ve tried my best? If you try to force the original difference, the gap will only widen.

I pushed the textbook across the desk without thinking and quietly stopped talking.

“Grades are grades, but shouldn’t you rest for a bit? Aren’t you starting to get hungry?”

“You must be saying this knowing that there are only four days left until the exam, right?”

“… … Oh, I don’t know. I won’t do it, I won’t do it.”

I covered my ears and pretended not to hear.

Lete sighed in frustration, as if she couldn’t believe it.

“Evan… … . Actually, I don’t really care if you mess up the written test and get an unusually low grade or not.”

“You’re being so harsh with your words… … .”

“You were the one who asked me to help you study in the first place, right?”

Lethe completely ignored my pretended hurt expression and turned the quill around, poking my cheek with its tip.

I couldn’t bring myself to argue with her, even as I pushed away the irritating touch.

It’s true that I was the first to ask her to help me study.

And then, as if giving up, I pushed the book away… … From Lete’s perspective, my attitude could not have been viewed favorably.

I remember the thrill of barely failing the last written exam, so I asked you to prepare thoroughly.

Although I felt embarrassed, I couldn’t bring myself to pick up the textbook again.

He pleaded with Lethe with a sigh.

“Really, really, let’s just rest for an hour and then do it again, Lete. It’s not even on my mind, so there’s no point in continuing like this, right?”

“… … You are really.”

Perhaps the earnest expression, made with considerable sincerity, had an effect?

Lethe frowned as if she was displeased, but then put the book she was reading down.

“Okay, right. Then let’s go eat. It’s dinner time, so… … .”

“Whew.”

I sighed in relief and stood up from my seat as if I had been waiting. Since the desk was assigned, it would be okay to put the textbook down for a moment.

And I started to think of menus that could last as long as possible─.

“For reference.”

Lete, who had followed me gently, linked arms with me so affectionately and glared at me with her sullen eyes as if warning me.

“I’m going to eat something really simple for dinner this time. I’ll be back within 30 minutes at the latest. It’s also a nuisance if you keep taking up space in the library.”

“Ah.”

“… … What is ‘ah’? I’ve said it many times, but we’re in exam period right now.”

I seriously considered running away, thinking that I should do it right away, but I couldn’t do that after asking for help first.

I didn’t want to show my ugly appearance even if I was going to die soon. Especially not in front of Lethe.

“Please be gentle… … . Really.”

In the end, I could only let out a word of resignation along with a laugh.

“It should have been like that a long time ago.”

Lete smiled brightly, satisfied with my answer. Her bright blue eyes sparkled even brighter under the library lights.

… … In reality, it wasn’t even his own business, but he was so sincere in helping me that I couldn’t bring myself to complain any more.

I smacked my lips, and Lete raised the corners of her lips and pressed her upper body against my arm even further.

Now, I can even feel the soft texture of that flesh so clearly.

I looked at her strangely, a belated question popping into my mind.

“So why are you naturally crossing your arms? You.”

“… … .”

Lethe did not answer my words right away.

I just stared straight ahead silently.

I followed the end of that gaze, wondering if there was anything there, but all I could find were the candidates for saints and saintesses who had come to the library for the same reason as us, and the residents of the main building, including the librarian.

“Hey.”

“Why?”

A thought suddenly occurred to me and I called out to Lete, and she answered in a flat voice.

I decided to ask the question directly without hesitation.

“Do you like me rationally or something─.”

“… … What the hell is this kid?”

“Nothing.”

And then he immediately changed his attitude at the return of the fierce gaze and response.

I straightened my head back to its original position, and Lete opened her mouth halfway and then closed it again.

As I imagined all the six-letter words that might have just burst out of those tiny lips, I realized that Lethe had become more foul-mouthed than before… … .

“Ahem, ahem.”

It seems that Evan Lane’s presence has had a very negative effect on her.

So, I coughed a couple of times with the shameless and shameless thought that I should be careful about who I keep close to─.

“Tsk… … .”

Lethe openly clicked her tongue and glared at me with a displeased look.

“It’s not that I’m clinging to you because I like you. It’s all calculated behavior, so don’t get me wrong, right?”

“… … Calculation?”

And I tilted my head at the words that followed. I looked at her, wondering what she was talking about, but all I got in return was a mischievous sneer.

“I have no obligation to tell you. Just stay quiet and stay with me.”

“Ugh.”

It occurred to me that I was saying something really unreasonable. I was about to say something, but then a slightly more pleasant thought occurred to me and I lifted the corners of my mouth into a slightly playful expression.

It was Lethe who was sticking to me like a glutinous rice cake. The material pressure I felt was profound and erotic.

“Lete.”

“Haa, why are you calling me again?”

“It’s touching my heart.”

“… … .”

“Are you okay?”

I whispered something in her ear as if I was killing her, and Lete silently lowered her gaze and looked down at my breasts that were being crushed by my arms.

A chest that clearly looks two sizes smaller than that of Israphil or Elijah.

However, the volume that rose up softly was vivid, and even though there was a cloth between them, its soft texture could be felt.

That’s why I thought she would either blush brightly or get startled and push me away.

“You touched it so much that you could feel it while it was all naked, and now you’re saying something new?”

“… … Huh?”

“Or what? Is this a sign that you want my body again? What is it?”

Lete’s reaction was far beyond my expectations. She gave a calm answer with a hint of cynicism, which made me flinch and stop walking for a moment.

Pulling me forward like that… Lete Heresia grabbed my buttocks slightly with her lips twisted as if she was mocking me.

“… … !”

It was a skinship and counterattack that I had never imagined. This time, I really looked astonished and slapped Lete’s hand away.

“Are you cute today, Evan?”

Lethe said the words of conversion with a smile of conversion as if she had been waiting for just that.

I froze in place, and Lethe’s eyes scanned me, crescent-shaped.

The emotions that rose above that refreshing face were satisfaction and exhilaration. Lete came up to me again and wrapped her arms around me.

“You just got a little excited for me. Your expression is really something to look at.”

“… … You, this.”

“Ha, what should I do? It would be difficult if I truly fell in love… … .”

Lete Heresia put her hand on her forehead and shook her head. She glanced at me with a worldly, mischievous grin.

“Let me tell you in advance, even if you confess earnestly, I won’t accept it for a hundred years?”

“… … .”

“Well, if you court her for about two hundred years, she might give you a one-time review… … .”

Bam! I absentmindedly reached out and grabbed Lete’s tiny head, and she froze in her tracks, flustered.

“.”

“Ah… … . So, let’s have a fight?”

I muttered in a tone full of deep irritation, and Lete pressed my shoulder and shook me from side to side. Along with a small cold sweat.

“Okay, just kidding, just kidding. Let’s stop here and go eat. ”

“The meal was good. I guess I should make today’s menu for you. Should I go to the room?”

“Oh my… …! No foul language, please keep it to yourself during the exam period!”

“Ah.”

Lete blushed and screamed, then pushed my chest and ran away ahead of me.

Looking at the direction you are going, your destination is probably the street vendor street near the central square.

I let out a chuckle, brushing away the ivory hair that was tangled around my fingertips.

The gait of those following her slowly felt lighter than before.

*****

As Lete said, after a quick meal, I was half-dragged to the library to catch up on my studying.

“Heresia Youngae.”

I could now understand the reason why the guy Lete went out of his way to link arms with me, his so-called ‘calculated actions’.

“I’ve liked you for a long time. Please give me the honor of coming into your bedroom tonight.”

One of the candidates for sainthood, kneeling on one knee in front of me and offering me a bouquet of flowers in a sorrowful manner.

Looking down at Kazan, the Casimir family, who were treated as a prestigious family like the Heresia family, Lete made a face as if she had bitten a bug.