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“….”

“….”

“….”

“Can you say something, please? Aren’t you feeling awkward?”

Rose didn’t respond.

Rudy was deeply shocked by the story he had just revealed when he was cornered earlier.

Was he really such a crazy fool?

Thinking that way, Rudy cursed his friend who had played the role of a matchmaker once again.

It was a false accusation.

He couldn’t explain the reason for that accusation, so it would sound like a criminal’s excuse.

…at least that’s what Rudy thought.

But Rose’s thoughts were different.

If Rudy said it was a false accusation, who else would believe her if not herself?

She wanted to believe him, but…

“And, there is clear evidence of this false accusation. Those 4 girls are not really my type.”

“Wait, even the famous 4 major faction girls are not your type?”

Rose was shocked in a different way.

She nervously chewed on her nails with a disgusted expression.

She had been courted by many men before.

She had heard countless times that she was beautiful.

And she thought her figure was decent enough to be considered attractive.

The only flaw was her height.

But…

“Does that mean I’m not his type either? Could this really be happening?”

Unexpectedly, Rose became anxious.

If she really wasn’t Rudy’s type, there was no way she could keep him around.

“Um… Rose?”

“….”

“Rose.”

“….”

“Rose!”

“Why are you shouting! What?”

“So, about the academy…?”

“Oh, the academy. Yeah, don’t worry about that.”

“What?”

When Rudy asked with a puzzled expression, Rose continued to chew on her nails as she replied.

“I’ll take care of it. So, you just get ready to enroll in a month.”

“Do you… trust me? And can this really be resolved?”

“If not me, then who will believe you? And there’s no problem I can’t solve.”

“….”

“You said you used to attend the academy.”

“…Yes.”

“From what I see, this is not like you. You attended because you had a goal… It doesn’t seem right for you to drop out due to false accusations made by those girls.”

“….”

Rudy was slightly touched.

In fact, he was forced to attend the academy to save the world in the game’s story progression.

His time at the academy wasn’t bad.

It was just that he was avoiding the so-called 4 princesses.

If it weren’t for them…

Suddenly!

Rose stood up from her seat.

“Where are you going?”

“I have something to check. You rest for a bit.”

With a determined look, Rose quickly left the study, leaving Rudy alone.

“….”

Rudy felt a sense of guilt as if things were getting complicated.

He was grateful to Rose for helping him with problems he could solve.

For picking him up, for repaying his debt.

And now, she was willing to help him solve his own problems.

But…

“Why is she so anxious, even for me?”

As a national hero, a half-hearted swordsman like himself.

What benefit could she possibly gain from helping him to this extent?

“Does she really have feelings for me?”

No, that can’t be.

As the protagonist of the ‘Two Heart Academy’ world he had possessed, he was handsome, but Rose must have received constant attention from men with even more attractive looks as a national hero.

“Yeah. There must be some other reason.”

Could it be because of the lunar energy?

Since their first meeting, Rose had given him the impression of being obsessed with dark magic.

Although he couldn’t know Rose’s narrative and thoughts as she wasn’t the target heroine.

She was likely to have a high probability of harboring resentment towards the lunar cult as a being bound to the nation.

“…Just thinking won’t give me an answer. I should honestly ask her.”

The next day, Rose’s home office.

Rose was diligently investigating something.

Specifically, she was conducting background checks on the heroine families of the four major factions involved in the Rudy proposal incident.

There was nothing hidden from the big factions.

No matter how prestigious the families representing each country were.

They must have done something unethical for their own benefit.

Rose, who had lived a politically deep life, was convinced of this.

That’s why she was digging up any misconduct that might come to light.

For the purpose of protecting Rudy, or even shutting up those who dared to speak against her!

It was to threaten the families.

She had ordered her subordinates to dig up information.

While Rose herself was busy reading documents.

Knock knock.

“Can I come in?”

It was Rudy’s voice.

Rose spoke towards the door, “I’m busy right now.”

“If it’s just for a moment.”

“…Come in.”

Creak.

Rudy opened the door and entered.

“What’s the matter?”

“I came to ask something.”

“Go on.”

“….”

Hesitation.

Standing there, fidgeting like a puppy that needs to go to the bathroom.

Rose, feeling irritated by his inability to speak up, said, “What is it!”

“Well, um…”

“If you don’t speak up quickly, I’ll kick you out.”

“Um, do you… actually have an interest in me?”

“…Huh?”

Although she had told him to speak up quickly.

Rose, instead of continuing to read the documents, looked at Rudy with a sudden sensitive topic.

“Why are you asking that now?”

“…Actually, I still have doubts about you.”

“I am very grateful for all the things you have done for me, but isn’t it strange?”

Just like when Rudy was initially wary of Rose.

Stammering, he continued to speak to Rose.

“You are a national Grand Mage. There must be many taller and more handsome men lining up for you, so it’s suspicious that you are showing interest in me.”

“Did I not say I was interested? What more do you need to hear!”

“Are you really interested? I suspect that it might be because of my power.”

“….!”

“Are you trying to use me against the dark magic factions?”

In fact, it didn’t matter if she used him.

Thanks to Rose, Rudy had received lavish treatment and had his debts and legal issues resolved.

He hoped Rose would tell him the truth.

But on the other hand.

Rose had a different thought.

‘…Did he notice? It seems like he wants to avoid political issues from the look in his eyes…! This is bad!’

Rudy had to catch him no matter what.

But Rudy was doubting himself.

He even said that he wasn’t his type.

…Rose bowed her head and thought hard.

As Rudy’s suspicions grew stronger.

“Indeed, you need my power-”

“-I can’t help it!”

“Huh?”

“I’m not your type! If that’s the only reason you’re treating me well, is there no other reason?!”

“Are you really…?”

“Yes! You idiot! Do I have to spell it out for you?! Just figure it out!!”

“….”

Rose blushed and bowed her head.

She felt embarrassed.

It was the first time she had said such words to a man.

Although she was used to receiving advances, it was the first time she had made advances towards a man she was interested in.

Of course, she felt a slight interest in the faint charm emanating from Rudy’s atmosphere, but normally she wouldn’t have gone this far.

“Get out! Get out!!”

“Uh, okay… Yes!”

“Go away!!”

Needing Rudy.

And to achieve the purpose of her life, revenge.

“…Ugh.”

She had to endure any embarrassment.

***

Late at night, under the starry sky.

-Status window.

Rudy Pafnir (17 years old)

Swordsmanship and Aura: 3 stars

Magic: X

Elemental: X

Lust: 50 (Charm 50)

Strength 150, Agility 70, Magic Power 50

A user who has chosen the 7th sin attribute ‘Lust’.

As Rudy opened the status window, he was greatly surprised by the changes in his stats compared to before.

“Is this the protagonist buff after all? My strength and agility have increased so much compared to before.”

Living in the mansion, eating well, and practicing diligently (of course with a sword).

The results of his training were increasing several times over.

Unlike the days when he ate hard bread without protein and weak soup during his beggar days.

“If it’s like this, I won’t be embarrassed when I re-enter the academy.”

Even if he had gained experience as an adventurer.

Receiving education at the prestigious Agnis Academy, known as the top of the top.

He couldn’t catch up with the students who were doing systematic practical training on his own.

However, thanks to the blessing of being from the protagonist’s family, the Pafnir family, Rudy could rest assured.

“But it’s getting a bit cold.”

It was when Rudy was about to close the window because the night wind was getting chilly.

[System: The full moon has risen.]

[The body of the protagonist resonates with the moon.]

[Receives lunar energy from the moon.]

[Charging 45%…]

“Huh?”

Rudy, taken aback by the sudden change in the status window, let go of the window he was about to close.

His body was glowing. Just like when he defeated the tree spirit.

“If the lunar energy has already reached 0%, where does it recharge from? It seems to be from the full moon.”

Today was the day the full moon was supposed to rise.

Thanks to that, he gained one piece of information about lunar energy.

Fully recharging his lunar energy.

Feeling relieved, Rudy closed the window, lay down on his bed, and prepared to rest.

However.

-Knock, knock.

A maid knocked on the door and entered, then cautiously spoke to Rudy.

“Young master, you need to wake up early tomorrow.”

“Oh, why?”

“Rose says you need to go somewhere with her.”

“Ah, I see. Well, I was about to sleep now anyway. Waking up early won’t be a problem.”

“…Then I’ll visit you again at 8 o’clock tomorrow.”

The maid bowed her head slightly and left the room.

“Is it because of the dark magic-infested territory again?”

Luckily, Rudy had fully recharged his lunar energy.

There was no problem with proceeding with the treatment.

“It’s about time to pay for the meal. It’s really fortunate that the full moon is out today.”

Thinking so, Rudy comfortably entrusted himself to the bed without any worries.

To emphasize once again, without any worries.

…Unaware of what would happen the next day.

*

“Huh? Why isn’t the carriage here.”

Having woken up early and prepared as promised with the maid, Rudy stepped out into the yard.

There was no carriage at the house door.

To visit many territories of the elemental beings, a means of transportation was necessary, so it was strange.

“Why isn’t Rose calling for me and not coming?”

About an hour had passed since he started waiting.

He was starting to get annoyed.

Was it right for her to call him early and then leave him waiting, showing no courtesy?

“Sorry, I’m a bit late.”

“A whole hour! Were you having an emergency… huh?”

Rudy briefly froze as he looked at the Rose who had approached him.

“Uh…”

He couldn’t even speak properly, of course.

Such a fresh shock was a first for Rudy.

Blushing, Rose, who was staring at him, was the same Rose as usual.

But there was a big change.

Gone were the usual elemental mage robes and hat she wore.

Instead, a glamorous black dress that accentuated her weapon-like heart.

Despite her small stature, high heels that reached Rudy’s eye level at once.

And makeup that further highlighted her beautiful appearance on her white milky skin.

In the midst of that.

Her eyes, as beautiful as jewels, were looking directly at Rudy without hesitation.

“What, what are you looking at…”