episode_0104

“Beep~!”

The sound of a kettle boiling in front of you.

Then she slowly put out the fire and lifted the kettle.

It’s so hot that you can feel a little bit of weight.

She slowly poured it into the prepared tea leaves and looked at it silently.

A fragrant scent that fills the room in an instant

At the same time, she began to show a quiet smile on her lips.

‘Someday… I’ll be able to treat him like this, right?’

Although I can’t express it, I always think about him in my heart…

She finished making the tea as her master had instructed, thinking of the man she loved deeply, even though she could not express it.

and..

“Arachne.”

“Yes, Elios.”

The owner and the scheduled guests who open the door and come in.

Welcoming them, Arachne approached them with a calm expression, the smile on her face wiped clean, holding a cup of black tea.

Elios.. and

Two women in their mid-20s who appear to be sisters.

Arachne could immediately tell that they were academy teachers.

“Huh.. I’ve never seen this kid before, but he’s young, but I guess he’s not a student?

“Yes, she is my secretary. Her name is…”

“My name is Arachne Sacrifice. Nice to meet you.”

“Yeah.. Arachne.. “

Arachne introduces herself immediately following her master’s gaze.

At this, one of the teachers sitting there nodded and showed a quiet smile on his lips.

“It’s a bit disappointing. A child with such talent isn’t my disciple. If he had entered the academy, I would have had a lot of fun raising him..”

She speaks with sincere regret while sipping a cup of tea.

To this Elios also answered quietly while drinking tea.

“I’m sorry, teacher. When I first found this child, he was already past the age for admission. In the end, I had no choice but to step in and teach him myself.”

“Really?.. It must have been quite hard. Doing all sorts of things and even taking magic classes at the same time. And on top of that, raising someone this skilled is…”

“Indeed.. I always feel this way, but I think you, Elios, would be a good fit for a teacher like us. What do you think? Since you’ve become the chairman, are you going to formally set your sights on this direction?”

Another teacher speaks with some anticipation.

At this, Elios said to her with a small laugh.

“Haha.. I’m sorry, but I don’t think that’s possible given my personality. I know that a teacher’s job requires the ability to embrace all children, regardless of whether they are talented or not.. but honestly, I’m not that confident that I can deal with untalented children.”

“Well… if you think about it, that makes sense.”

“Hehehe. Our Elios originally had a personality that wasn’t very merciful.”

They chat for a while, joking about things that aren’t really jokes.

While listening to the conversation between the teachers and Elios, Arachne tried to step away for a moment so as not to disturb them.

at that time..

“Arachne. Don’t go anywhere, stay right there.”

“..Huh?”

“Stay there. This is an order. You should know what I’m going to say next.”

“!… Okay. I will do that, Elios.”

Arachne carefully straightened her posture and kept her place, understanding the meaning contained in her master’s words.

The two female teachers, who had just seen her like this, put down the red porcelain bowl they were holding with a gentle smile on their lips.

As if he already knew this story would come out.

*

Two teachers putting down their teacups in front of my eyes.

Looking at Freya and Frigg, Elios drank the tea he was holding in his hand.

Of all the teachers within the academy, the two she and her mother trust the most.

At the same time, unlike the other teachers, the two do not have any connection to the Empire.

They… and Arachne, who was standing next to him now, could be said to be the most important force that Helios could use to proceed with his ‘work’ going forward.

‘All the former student council officers, including Elina Poseidon, have graduated, so it will be impossible to operate them for a while. In Senel’s case, he can receive help as the student council president, but at the same time, his position limits his use. So, the only ones left are the three of them here.’

Plus, one more person…

In Elios’s head, there was one more card that could be moved depending on the situation.

Unlike others, it may not be easy to handle, but if you guide the situation well, it is a being that can be used very usefully.

Especially, if you consider the good ‘leverage’ that we discovered this time, it will be even more efficient.

So, right after we finished considering the reserve power.

Elios opened his mouth in a calm tone, looking at those in front of him.

“Then… Let’s stop the greetings here and get to the main topic. I’ll tell you in advance, but what we’re going to talk about from now on is only between the four of us here. You must not reveal anything else.”

They quietly nodded their heads to Elios’ words.

Then Elios began to explain to those in front of him.

“The reason I came here as the chairman.. As you may have guessed, it is not to interfere with the Academy’s work. Of course, I will do what I have to do, but my ultimate goal is to use my authority as the chairman to resolve some issues. Even if it means accepting some damage.”

“Yeah.. work.. Could it be that this is an extension of something I’ve been involved in since my student days?”

“Yes, if I had to say so, that’s true. But the story I’m going to tell you from now on is a little different from that… It’s related to their actions that changed after their mother became the successor.”

Elios nods in response to Frigg’s question.

At this, the faint smile that had always been on Frigg’s face disappeared,

Freya also began to listen to Elios’ story with a more serious expression.

And… listening to her story.

On Arachne’s face slowly…

A cold, unconcealed anger began to take hold.

*

“I enjoyed the tea, I hope you invite me again next time.”

“Thank you for your generous hospitality, Chairman.”

“Haha, yes, then I’ll make sure to reserve another seat next time.”

After exchanging greetings in a light tone, Freya and Frigg leave the chairman’s office.

But right now, at this moment.

Their faces were filled with emotions quite different from usual.

“This… It seems like things are going to be more complicated than I thought.”

“That’s right, sis.. If things continue like this, I think there will be many times in the future when we will have to exert ourselves again.”

“I guess so?.. Honestly, I guess I was quiet for a while, just focusing on teaching students.”

“Hehehe, really?”

Anxiety about the future… and a little anticipation.

Feeling such emotions, the two of them headed towards the residence where the teachers were staying.

*

Arachne had just finished clearing the teacups after Freya and Frigg left.

As usual, she maintained a calm expression, but looking at her, Elios asked a question in a quiet tone.

“If you have something to say, say it. I see you have something to say to me.”

“..Yes, honestly, that’s true..”

Elios, who knows his own intentions exactly.

Arachne then looked at Helios cautiously without denying it and asked.

“What Elios just said. Are you really only going to tell the four of us? Based on my limited knowledge, I think there are many other people who can help Elios.”

“For example?”

Elios pretends not to know Arachne’s question.

To this, Arachne answered in a quiet voice, observing her master’s expression.

“Senel-nim.. I know that he can’t move easily because of the student council president’s work. Also, in his case, I know that he has already shared some information. But… the other two. Why didn’t you call the other people that Elios trusts for this matter?”

“You two.. Are you talking about Katlena and Zeros?”

“… ”

Arachne nodded without answering Helios’ words.

There was also the question of whether there was a reason why Elios did not trust those two people.

And to her questions, Elios spoke to her in a serious voice.

“Of course, honestly, I want those two to participate in this as well. Unlike in the past, their fighting ability has become quite outstanding, and I also know that the two kids are smarter than before.”

Immediately after that, Elios slowly got up from his seat, looked at Chang Park, and continued speaking.

“But, apart from that fact, I don’t intend to involve the two of you in this case…especially Katlena. Regardless of their abilities, those kids are still students. It’s not good to involve those who need to be protected in such a dark story. Do you know what I mean?”

“… Yes, Elios.”

At those words, Arachne shows signs of agreement for the time being.

But at this moment, she could recognize.

That what Elios is saying now is not true.

There must be another reason why she cannot implicate Katlena in this matter.