episode_0092

1.

The time Kai left the Shukeros household.

Srenya attended the dinner as one of the three princesses of the Kingdom of Iphisia.

“Srenya, how is your life at the academy going?”

“…Yes, father.”

“Think of everything you do to increase your connections with friendly families through this opportunity as being for the World Tree.”

“Yes.”

You keep repeating the same thing over and over again, as if you never get tired of it.

He’s an old fart.

I’m sure you’ll do well on your own.

‘Fuck.’

I think I sighed inwardly a hundred times.

“The friends you become close with when you are young are special. I hope you can gain the best connections you can at the Academy.”

“Yes.”

3 princesses.

It’s a really ambiguous position.

There is a first and second place, but there is no third place.

Besides, I have a younger sibling, so I’m not at the bottom.

But what about the fact that you have a special talent among your older sister, older brother, and younger brother?

That one was special.

So, because of his talent, he was chosen to bring a breath of fresh air to the closed elven culture.

But my opinion was never reflected.

“Once upon a time, 207 years ago……”

“…Yes.”

The senator doesn’t think about keeping his mouth shut.

I can’t breathe.

This really doesn’t make sense.

After living at the academy for about a semester, I understand.

Elves have a very, very different way of understanding life.

It’s natural to be slow.

“Senior Ifrenis said…”

I often forget.

No, I keep repeating it.

The skill of slightly, very slightly changing the obvious is no joke.

Perhaps because they are still in the growth stage, they feel like they can’t mix with elves from past generations.

‘Ugh…’

I’m bored, I’m bored.

“Srenia.”

“Yes, your father.”

“Are there any progress in your relationship with Kariel?”

“Yes. We maintain good relationships as a member of the student council.”

“That’s not what I meant. I mean, did you go to Jindo?”

“Huh?”

I asked the unexpected question again.

“I mean, have you become close with the opposite sex?”

The corners of his mouth twitched at those words.

“…”

“Are you oblivious to this kind of thing…”

no.

There’s no way you wouldn’t notice.

How long has it been since I’ve been smiling and smirking at my father’s damned orders?

“Shouldn’t we become a couple that suits each other from now on so that we can talk about the afterlife?”

iced coffee.

My father only thought of me that way.

The reason you sent me to the academy while taking away the time I had to develop the qualities of a spirit wizard.

He made a good excuse about his love during his academy days.

It was to create an ending of a political marriage.

Because my sister and brothers probably wouldn’t catch Kariel’s eye.

You intend to use the pride of the spirit sorcerer and the beauty of the elf as mere signs to attract attention.

“It’s just a political marriage. If you don’t care about each other anyway, there’s nothing that will change in your lives, right? Your life is 10 times longer than that of a human. I believe you can give up 10% of your life for the sake of the World Tree.”

“…”

“Just think that without any changes, the Kingdom of Episia will become richer and gain the power to protect the World Tree.”

In another sense, it is suffocating.

Not because of the stuffy atmosphere, but because of the pressure that seemed to suffocate my throat.

frustrated.

This boring dinner, and my father’s orders.

“Your help is desperately needed. Don’t you know that this is the only natural way to connect with the center of the empire?”

“…I know right.”

I know so, so well.

The fucking kingdom of Episia is so tightly shut.

The relationship has already been ruined by the rejection of the empire and the belittling of humanity.

The relationship between the World Tree and the human being, Yongsa, was reversed when he was saved by the World Tree.

It’s even necessary to use such despicable methods to hold onto the rope.

“You know too well.”

‘It’s disgusting.’

Unable to bear the pretense he had carried all his life, he spoke his last words to himself.

‘I’m going to get up now. I want to go see the World Tree.’

I couldn’t even say a word and just listened to my father’s words in silence.

Even the expression ‘bed of thorns’ does not describe my feelings.

Because it was difficult to even breathe when facing the proud expressions of my father and the Senate.

It’s disgusting to see him nod in satisfaction every time I recite that grand plan.

“Srenia.”

“Huh?”

“I hope you will cheer up even now. Do you understand?”

If you answer this question.

I become a facilitator of this dirty plan.

A plan to sell laughter and get it into the hands of the young son of a prestigious duke’s family.

“…..Yes.”

There was no other choice.

Because the only answer I knew how to give was yes.

I had no choice but to answer, as if the inertia of my 17 years of life had pushed me forward.

“I hope you continue to work hard in the future.”

The elder senators smiled at those words.

The thoughts that had been on the back burner for a while while I was spending time with my friends at the academy came back to me.

I enjoyed my academy life.

Anything I did with friends, not alone, was special to me.

Finally, I realized the dark reason I went to the academy and I started to feel disgusted with myself.

The reason I started dating Yuni was also for this reason.

The reason I ran for student body president and made connections was simply for this reason.

It feels like my academy life is being completely denied.

“…I’ll go in now.”

“Okay.”

I guess I’ve already served my purpose for this meal by getting this answer.

I see you waving to me without any regrets.

Instead, the Senate seeing him off with a sidelong glance comes into view.

I got up to go out the banquet hall.

‘Good. You idiots.’

I was surprised at how many curses I uttered.

But I felt like I couldn’t bear it if I didn’t do something like this.

“Ah, I envy Srenya~ She’s destined to marry that handsome young master.”

“That would be great, really. Srenya doesn’t have to study anymore.”

The older brother and younger brother laugh.

A bunch of idiots with no talent for being a spirit sorcerer.

It’s really pathetic how people envy talent when they’re not even hard workers.

I just ignore it and go my way.

“Oh my, you’re such a bad girl. You don’t even have any self-respect. Do you really want to sell your face and get married that much?”

“The man is hungry, sis. I said that kind of guy is brighter.”

“Uh, yeah, sisters… but still…”

This time it’s my sister and brother.

He sits at the very end of the table and badmouths me.

Ignored it.

Because all I can do is ignore it.

Even if I respond here, in the end, it will only be my loss.

‘Wipika Toko.’

Because you’re so stupid that you wouldn’t understand even if I told you.

“Gyah, gyaaaak!”

I just knocked over a wine glass or so.

Since the two of you lack talent as spirit masters, you won’t even realize that it’s my doing.

So I left the banquet hall.

…

The kingdom of Episiah is a bit of an unusual form.

The castle walls were placed around the World Tree, and the walls consisted of three layers.

And various administrative agencies were established around the World Tree.

A layout that seems to reveal the identity of the Episiah Kingdom.

The elves originated from the World Tree, and the structure was created to protect the World Tree.

It is deformed, but it does not feel deformed because it allows one to personally experience the greatness of the World Tree.

Around that world tree, there were elves like seekers gathered.

A transcendent elf who meditates quietly, bows, or performs simple psychic magic.

Srenya naturally fit into the gap.

‘…I want to go to the academy.’

The elves living in the Kingdom of Iphicia do not try to leave the Kingdom of Iphicia.

Because I want to stay close to the World Tree.

“Ahh… World Tree…”

I raise my head and look at the World Tree.

The mysterious green and purple light of the World Tree’s leaves shines like an aurora.

And the sacred and holy light that comes out from the leaves.

You can see the huge trunk that supports and makes all those leaves grow.

“Hoo…..”

Let out a sigh so loud that no one around you can hear it.

As a princess, she had to save face, so she hid herself in the crevices of the jagged roots.

Then, I feel a sense of relief, as if I have become one with nature and returned to the hometown I have longed for.

He leaned against the World Tree and found comfort in that quiet manner.

“What the hell is my father…”

My father seems to live his life with the sole goal of leading the kingdom of Episiah.

The Demon King kills Gerea Ifrenis, the first member of the warrior party, right before his eyes.

From the moment I declared war and threatened to burn down the World Tree.

The hostility towards the Demon King pierced the heavens and continues to this day.

“Ugh… I feel sick…”

As I recalled that bad memory, I remembered the unpleasant experience I had that evening.

Thoughts I don’t want to remember keep coming to my mind.

Srenya, who didn’t want to think about the evening’s events, deliberately thought of something else.

“Good idea…different idea…whoa…”

I took a deep breath and tried to look away.

okay.

As you leave the banquet hall, imagine taking revenge on your little sister just like you did to her.

Let’s think about the idea of making a fool of the senator and his father.

“Hee, heehee…..”

A slightly mischievous smile naturally appears.

Those adults only want one thing.

Connecting with Kariel increases the power to protect the World Tree.

I am leaving the kingdom of Episiah.

It doesn’t matter if you are sold to the Empire before you can fully develop your talents as a Great Spirit Sorcerer.

All you have to do is marry Cariel Algion.

But if I.

“What if you marry a worthless person without permission?”

hmm?

It’s a better idea than I thought.

“Let’s say, a commoner…”

Going a little further, one of the most looked down upon professions.

“A cleaner or something…?”

If I were to secretly marry Kai oppa without permission.

What will be the reaction of your father and the Senate?

Even if I hastily get a divorce, I will have a hard time developing a good relationship with someone who knows me since I am labeled a divorcee.

The plan that we had been looking forward to so much will be completely shattered.

What kind of expressions will the senator and father have then?

I think I could listen to all the swear words you throw at me and laugh them off.

Because no matter what punishment you give, it means you’re that angry.

Would you rather banish me?

I think that would be better.

“Hehehe…”

So Srenya smiled happily with a devilish smile.

The delusion that started like that continues on and on.

at last.

“What if I marry Kai oppa…?”

This leads to delusions about the assumptions of this topic.

“First of all, you must be so happy…”

Kai’s affectionate smile comes to mind.

Even a little consideration while being gentle touches the heart.

“Your mouth will be happy too…”

And I always remember the enjoyable meal times.

There was no food that didn’t taste good, even if it was unfamiliar food.

Rather, unlike the elves, a slightly stimulating diet suited their taste.

“Who, are you enjoying your eyes too…”

Kai’s appearance also comes to mind.

A face with dark eyebrows, coarse bangs and a dark expression.

It is a face with a mysterious charm that looks fierce, but only has a gentle expression.

Now, the delusions are not just vague feelings, but they start to embody detailed situations.

It’s about assuming a new situation based on something you’ve experienced before.

First of all, late Saturday morning.

‘Hey, Oppa? You’re up already?’

‘Yeah. Do you want some coffee?’

‘Hehehe, good.’

After a long, lazy sleep, I enjoy a leisurely lunch.

‘Didn’t I wake up too late?’

‘It’s Saturday, so it’s okay.’

‘I’ll help you too, so rest a little more.’

‘Huh, huh?’

To escape the habit of always having to be fed, I try cooking myself.

She takes off her apron as if hugging someone and prepares to cook.

But even simple things can be burdensome for beginners.

I wore the apron wrong.

‘That’s not how you do it.’

‘Ugh. Tie it up properly… Oh, Oppa?’

‘Stay still.’

‘Ugh! I already overslept…’

‘It’s Saturday.’

Then I was hugged from behind by my brother’s big arms… Kaaah!

I suffered internal injuries that made my hands and feet curl up!

Oh, but even so, aren’t you still not in a position to think like that?

But these shameless imaginations did not stop.

‘Really… it won’t work…’

What can’t be done?

I forced myself to open my eyes as the fantasy kept coming to mind even though I didn’t want to remember it.

I woke up from such a sweet fantasy.

Through the spirit eye, I could see my father walking in the distance.

‘It’s freezing.’

I feel suffocated again, as if I’m being chained again.

And then you start to long for the freedom you thought you had just obtained.

In the process of longing for freedom, Kai’s existence also naturally comes to mind.

He is the one who taught Srenia freedom and the one who affirmed Srenia’s will.

Because he was a person who shared freedom and happiness itself.

It was Srenya who fell into a deep sleep, longing for freedom in the arms of the World Tree.

2.

Early in the morning, Srenya heard clearly.

The second prophecy of the World Tree given to him.