episode_0023

witch.

At some point, there were people in the empire who were called by that title.

Since very little was known about them, the topic of witches has always been a topic of interest among people.

Some people called witches healthy-looking ghouls who have lived for over a thousand years.

Some people called them monsters disguised as humans who ruthlessly devour the monsters of the great forest.

Someone else called them crazy people who wanted to become gods of a new world.

Among the countless rumors, one thing was certain.

It is said that witches are living in a village somewhere in the great forest of the empire.

Actually, if you think about it, they weren’t that unusual.

If I had to explain it, it would be similar to the researchers of the empire.

Witches were beings obsessed with desire.

Although there were many whose targets were different, most of them had a desire for magic.

Therefore, like the researchers of the empire, they were immersed in the study of magic for most of their lives.

Among so many rumors.

A crisis has arrived for them, who seemed to be living their lives in peace in a large forest where no one in particular visits.

“Kill all but the necessary few.”

――Quwawaan!!

It was a devil, a devil.

The devil horribly exterminated many witches, and captured those who survived and thoroughly used them.

The magic that witches have cultivated for hundreds of years.

It was like the essence of magic, and because of that, demons used him viciously.

“We have won against the devils!!”

――Waaaa!!!

After some time, all the demons were exterminated by humans.

However, the witches could not be purely happy.

Most of the clan has already passed away, and the perception among humans is not good because they were falsely accused of voluntarily helping demons.

Even their hometown became a sea of fire, and they became complete wanderers.

Despite the long-awaited liberation, deep despair still lingered in the hearts of the witches.

“How about it? Isn’t it a really sad story?”

Liz, who was crying slightly, asked while wiping the corners of her eyes.

Of course, there were no tears flowing from her eyes.

“So… You’re a descendant of those witches, and that’s why you hate demons?”

He asks her with a sullen expression.

This was my reaction after hearing Liz’s lengthy story.

“That’s right. That’s right.”

Liz shakes her shoulders and says it’s amazing.

I have no idea what’s so great about it.

“So? What are you asking me to do? Should I shed some tears?”

I’m sorry, but I don’t have any feelings to waste on you.

“I’ll just accept that. So what? Don’t you want to hear about the devil from me? I’m confident that I know quite a lot, right?”

“Hmm… .”

To be honest, it would be a lie to say that it wasn’t appealing.

It was definitely interesting.

I knew that witches existed, and that they were almost exterminated by the devil.

However, when a person who is said to be that descendant appears before your eyes and is talking loudly, how can you not be curious?

However, her reliability was not that high.

“I don’t really want to hear it?”

“… What?”

“Are you deaf? I really don’t want to hear it.”

She didn’t bring any proof that she was a descendant of a witch, she just gave a long list of facts that most people know.

Anyone can talk loudly.

Even I could literally walk and run around on two legs like normal people. In words.

“No… Aren’t you curious?”

She asked back with a nervous laugh.

It looks like he doesn’t really like my sour reaction.

“Uh. I’m not curious.”

This is all her karma.

Even though I don’t like his attitude, I wish he would have lifted the barrier in the club room a long time ago, or at least taught me hermeneutics properly.

If that were the case, I would have believed her words too.

I threw out a bait hoping she would come over, but I didn’t want to do business with her.

What I purely want is-

‘You know and give me information.’

That was it.

At best she is a nerd, at worst she is crazy.

Judging by her actions so far, she is curious… So, he is the type of person who is faithful to his own desires.

So, he must have approached me and tried to find out about this and that.

“Ah~ It’s true that lies are true too. Then why are you reading a book about the devil?”

Liz was still maintaining a sly attitude.

You don’t want to lose the upper hand in a conversation. That way, you will be able to easily obtain information.

“Hmm… You don’t know anything, right?”

When I first met her, I felt completely swept away by her pace, but not anymore.

“Mh,what! Is that what you want to say to your heavenly teacher?”

Liz made an exaggerated gesture.

He may have been truly embarrassed, or it may have been just an act.

I’m not sure, but I feel like she’s shaking little by little.

I feel like I might be able to get something out of her if I stimulate her just a little bit more.

“What is a teacher? Even though there was no proper information given.”

“No. Cain, you didn’t have the will to learn properly, right? I tried my best to inform you?”

“Really? Then it would be right not to be your disciple. If that’s all I worked hard to tell you.”

“… … .”

Liz was still smiling, but it was no longer as relaxed as before.

There was definitely a reaction.

In general, those types of people were so wrapped up in self-love that they hated having their pride cracked.

“That’s right? I don’t know what your skills are, so there’s no reason to learn from you.”

“That’s right? So, if I show you my skills, you will be my student again?”

“Hmm… That could be so.”

“Really?”

“There’s nothing you can’t do if you show your skills properly. But honestly… There isn’t any? Skills.”

I think we’re almost there. There was really only a little bit to go now.

Your pride has been hurt right now.

So please ask…

“After… good! If you say that, there’s nothing you can’t do. Follow me. I will unlock the club room.”

“… … .”

“Isn’t that enough?”

――Drur!

After saying that, Liz boldly went ahead.

“… … .”

It was a big one.

I never thought things would work out this well.

It’s almost impossible to hold back the smile that comes out.

Maybe it was God’s grace.

No.

Think about the hardships I have gone through so far.

In that short period of time, I dealt with the idiot and also defeated the devil.

This was the reward I deserved.

**

Celine, a pretty girl with blue eyes.

And after receiving an unsatisfactory grade on this practical exam, she went to the library.

I had barely turned down my friends’ request to go to a post-exam party.

To be honest, she was also eager to follow her friends.

I had a test just yesterday, so I wanted to rest.

I didn’t want to throw away my golden weekend.

I wanted to enjoy my youth with my friends.

But the reality was so harsh.

Because she was receiving a scholarship, she had to quit the academy if she did not meet a certain score.

I messed up the practical test a bit, so it could have been really close.

So she had to cry and study handwriting by eating mustard.

‘right… … .’

Celine was so depressed.

She had just discovered the fun of playing with friends.

It hasn’t been long since I came out of the egg, and I’m alone again…

How could this not be frustrating?

“Hmm… Clearly the scope… .”

Among the countless books, she was busy looking for books related to the scope of the exam.

“So… … … Are you sure?”

Then, voices began to sound in her ears.

I’m not sure about the content, but maybe it’s because friends came to study together?

Half of me regrets that I should have done that too.

And for no reason, out of a feeling of envy for them, she checked out the owners of the conversation.

‘what… ?’

What caught Celine’s eyes was none other than Cain.

Although it was now a story from the distant past, he was a man who changed her life.

I couldn’t tell who the person was talking to because I only saw their backs.

However, judging by her body shape and hair length, she was probably a female cadet.

‘How on earth… .’

Honestly, I don’t understand.

How can he talk to another cadet?

Of course, he was the one who prevented Rigel’s runaway incident that happened yesterday, but he was still the person with the worst perception.

Well, if the other person is a man, how can you take this into account, but hanging out with a female cadet?

It was impossible.

Because within the Academy, Cain was no different from the enemy of women.

Looking at Cain’s expression, I can guess that the atmosphere between the two is not bad.

It’s truly unfortunate.

Is that his nature?

After committing such a terrible act, is he trying to repeat the same thing again?

‘huh… ?’

But besides the feeling of loathing Cain, there was another emotion that settled in her heart.

I wasn’t sure what it was, but I was sure it was very uncomfortable.

It felt like something was stuck in my heart for no reason, and I felt frustrated and bitter.

‘Who on earth is that innocent bitch…? Why is Cain with such a bitch… .’

Suddenly, Celine’s eyes were not on Cain, but on the other person.

It was something that she did unconsciously, which she was not even aware of.

“Isn’t that enough?”

――Drur!

Soon the woman got up from her seat and started heading somewhere.

But strangely enough, there was a very big smile on Cain’s face.

The smile he only wore when he was truly happy was very similar to the one in Celine’s memories.

――Squeak

Before long, Cain also followed behind the woman.

‘… … .’

I couldn’t just sit still and watch.

Celine also quietly began to follow behind the two.