episode_0062

Katy couldn’t sleep at all after unintentionally overhearing the conversation last night.

Even though his situation was ridiculous, it was something that could not be helped.

Before I knew it, it was bright and morning.

As I was lying still, Vivian came back.

In the meantime, I opened the door as carefully as possible out of consideration for my sleeping colleagues.

No one woke up except Kati, who was already awake.

She calmly and hurriedly fell onto the bed.

Kati sensed the presence while lying down.

Are you trying to sleep again?

Why is he coming back in such a hurry?

I don’t know why, but her voice kept lingering in my head.

‘I fell in love.’

Vivian’s voice and Ian’s undeniable answer tormented me all morning.

We know what each other means.

Vivian’s first impression.

I was talking about Ian’s first impression as a wizard who would become his hero.

No Casting is a talent worth admiring.

Still, no matter what.

Those words, falling in love.

Wouldn’t it be something that Kati herself would never hear in her lifetime?

But it was impossible to even hope for that.

The wall called Mine, which was established by birth, was an unavoidable reality.

Katy was just jealous of Vivian.

I don’t know how Ian and Vivian feel, but at least there is no wall between them.

If they wanted to see each other at any time, they could do so, and they were fundamentally different creatures.

‘Silvia… .’

I just hope.

Whatever happens to Vivian and Ian, I hope something like what happened with Sylvia won’t happen again.

***

Since I completed two dungeons yesterday, I only did light training this morning.

Immediately after lunch, I asked Mercy to send a letter to the Holy Hwangcheong Office and the churches under the jurisdiction of Superbia.

Report that the discovered relics will be delivered to Seonghwangcheong.

Please come to church and take it.

There is a risk that it may be lost or damaged during transportation, and if it is a sacred relic, it is a good reason to ask for it to be taken away.

I sent two letters and went to see Amos.

“Eoyu, aren’t you Ian! It’s been a while, nice to meet you.”

Although it was still difficult, Amos was very happy to see me.

Vivian and Felix’s position has increased significantly thanks to the last article.

I think I consider that to be my virtue.

I didn’t want to talk too much, so I got straight to the point.

“It’s not as good as last time, but I’ve also brought you a story that you might like today.”

“Ayu, anything Ian says is fine.”

Amos immediately got ready to take notes.

My eyes lit up with anticipation, but honestly, I was embarrassed because the content was less provocative than last time.

“That… . This time, my party solved the dungeon, and found artifacts and relics there.”

“Ah, yes. Artifact… . yes? Even holy relics?”

It is true that the artifact itself is something that can become a hot topic.

I can’t help but be surprised that I got a holy relic along with it.

“To be exact, I solved two dungeons. One normal dungeon, one acute dungeon. The holy relics came from the latter.”

“, this too… . Then what about the holy relic?”

“Our priest will check it and plan to transfer it to Seonghwangcheong immediately.”

“The number of people has increased. What kind of person are you?”

“It’s Helena… .”

There was no particular reason to hide it, so I told him about the public exam I took at MacDerlin Abbey.

I appropriately left out any mention of my involvement in the process.

“1st place out of 30th, plus Ian is a relic after being recruited… .”

A bright smile appeared on Amos’s face as he muttered only the key words.

Perhaps this is also a prejudice, but it seems evil for no reason.

Judging by the combination of words, it doesn’t seem like he’s trying to write a bad story.

I guess I was thinking of a growth story or something that would stimulate people.

“Well, I always feel indebted to Ian.”

“Isn’t it twice more than always?”

“For me, those two times were more valuable experiences than the dozens before. Hehehe.”

I think they will be able to make up the story on their own.

Before leaving, I left behind the most important words.

This is more important than what I said earlier.

“You can use my name this time.”

“Yes… ?”

“Last time, I asked you to keep my name a secret. That means you don’t have to do that this time. No, just let me out. Because that’s what you want.”

“… … .”

“And Felix, who disappeared, is now in the military police detention center.”

“Yes, yes… ?”

Amos looked at me with surprised eyes, then quickly rolled his eyes.

He seemed to be thinking deeply about something, so he didn’t get up right away and waited.

Finally, he asked carefully.

“… Can I use as much as I want?”

There were a lot of things I wanted to ask, but I couldn’t ask them carelessly, so I only asked the key points.

The military police detention center is a place that has all kinds of negative thoughts and rumors attached to it, so it makes sense.

But why are you asking this and how do you use it?

“What on earth are you trying to do with my name?”

“Oh, no, I won’t let you worry.”

“What… As long as it is not harmful to me or my party.”

“I understand. Oh, I’d rather come see you when the first draft comes out.”

“Why not go that far… .”

“No! I will!”

“… Yes, well, that’s right.”

I started to get worried on the other side.

I wonder how well they are trying to package it like this… .

*

A reply from the church arrived quickly.

They’re coming to pick it up right now.

I was going to hand it over to Helena, but someone came to me before that.

“Ian.”

It was Marie.

There was at least some time to chat for a while.

“Marie. It’s been a while.”

“That’s right. Even though we are in the same space, we don’t see each other secretly?”

“There should be more people here.”

“That’s true too.”

He starts off by carefully talking about what important business he has going on.

He seemed to be wondering when to get to the point.

It was also an interesting and interesting sight to see Marie being cautious.

“Oh, come to think of it, I heard about it. I heard you handled the E-level dungeon very splendidly?”

“Vivian’s ending was a bit flashy.”

“It seems like that friend named Helena is also a gem. I heard you also obtained an artifact?”

“Is the information already leaked like that?”

“Rather than that… . The guy there was my junior. My name is Daniel.”

Daniel?

Ah, he was the manager of Brian and his group.

Among them, he was also an ordinary and common sense person.

“I didn’t say anything strange, so don’t worry. I’m not a person without sense.”

“It looked like that.”

“So, can I follow Ian?”

“… Yes?”

I think this is the main point, but it’s so unexpected.

I can’t even guess what it means.

“Not much. I thought I would try to follow what Ian does when training the kids I am in charge of. Oh, I’m not asking for anything. I don’t have that much shame. Can’t we just watch from the side and follow along?”

“… There’s no need to get permission for that, right?”

In fact, after Vivian became famous, there were several people who followed her training beside her.

Of course, no one followed consistently.

Among them, there is probably no one who knows how to systematically control and estimate the amount of training.

If someone sees it and wants to follow it, I have no intention of stopping them from doing so.

It’s not something that can be prevented.

“Still, it’s a bit like that, right?”

“Do whatever you want. How can I stop something like that?”

“Hey! Thank you.”

After saying that, Marie took something out of her arms.

“Hmm. Well, it’s nothing special. It’s a sign of gratitude, though. Take it.”

“… ?”

It was rolled up parchment.

I took it and unfolded it.

[SS-class warrior, Lorenzo di Fiorene ship duel competition.]

ah. It’s a familiar name.

I also remembered that the duel competition held by this human was around this time.

I did this around the same time in the second round.

I went to see it, not as a participant but as a spectator.

Since I roughly remember all the talented people worth looking at, it’s not really useful information.

None of the contestants can meet my expectations right now.

However, you can’t just ignore it.

A lot has already changed compared to the second time.

There may be other variables here.

“I thought there was still a warrior spot left in Ian’s party.”

I say it as if it’s not a big deal, but I think I can roughly understand how Marie feels.

Even though I came to ask for a simple favor, I guess I brought it with me because I came empty-handed.

‘Why is this person so right… .’

I liked that about Marie in a purely human way.

“I was still thinking about becoming a warrior as the next member, but it turned out well. Thank you.”

“Hmm. Right?”

Marie also smiled proudly.

“Let me tell you one more thing in return: Feed them a lot.”

“Yes?”

“Train it and feed it as much as possible. Evenly.”

Marie, who understood what I meant, immediately repeated what I said.

As if he doesn’t want to forget.

“A lot, evenly… . Yes, I understand. I’ll be taking the exam soon, so if I get good results, I’ll have to give you a gift.”

“Why… .”

“Hey, take it, take it! If I don’t receive it, I’ll be disappointed!”

Marie tapped my arm and joked, so I said yes.

*

“Helena.”

“Yes?”

“Let’s go out together.”

“Yes!”

“Hoo.”

While Mercy was smiling darkly, Vivian looked at me quietly and asked.

“… Where are you going?”

“Ah, they said they were coming to receive a holy relic. I think it would be better if Helena gave it to me.”

“Aha… .”

“… Old?!”

Helena was startled, almost hiccuping.

“Just come out.”

For reference, the relic is in my room.

At first, I put it in Vivian and Helena’s room, but Helena couldn’t stay still, so I moved it.

When I got back to my room, I asked once.

“Do you dislike it?”

“Yes?”

“Touching holy relics. Handing it directly. If you’re forcing yourself to do it because of me, you don’t have to do it.”

“Oh, no!”

“Honestly.”

“It’s true! On the contrary, I feel very honored and grateful! However, it’s inevitable to be too nervous… .”

“That’s fine.”

I was afraid I might drop it like last time, so I took it with me and gave it to Helena at the entrance.

I didn’t drop it because all I had to do was stand still.

Soon, a simple carriage with the Seonghwagyo symbol on it approached.

The first people to get off were two paladins dressed in simple clothing.

Next, an old man dressed in simple priestly clothing got out like a carriage.

For me, it was a face I had seen several times because of Agnes Monastery and Aria.

Esther, Bishop of the South Central Zone.

“Sister Helena, nice to meet you. This is Esther, the thin flame.”

From that greeting, Helena would have immediately known the other person’s status.

“America, a weak kindling… ! This is Helena… !”

“Thank you so much for discovering the grace of fire. Will there be another glorious moment like this?”

“That’s right… !”

Esther looked warmly at the statue of a praying girl hugged by Helena.

The gaze moved to me.

“Ian. It is clear that the blazing guidance of the light is with you.”

He doesn’t even know that I’m Philip.

So, every time I find a relic, they say goodbye as if they are so grateful that they don’t know what to do.

This was often the case when managing the first party.

But ‘scorching’… .

Seonghwagyo is all good, but the expressions are sometimes a bit off.

“I was lucky.”

“That luck will also be the arrangement of fire, and how much the fire will control you… .”

I nodded my head appropriately in response to the well-wishes.

After speaking, he carefully wrapped the statue of a praying girl in golden cloth.

“Sister Helena.”

“Old… !”

“I will remember what happened today. We will continue to wait for good news.”

Esther’s jurisdiction also includes Superbia.

In the Holy Church, he is the next most powerful person after the Holy Emperor and the seven cardinals.

The fact that he will remember Helena means a lot in a very good way.

“Thank you… !”

“Then, I hope you only walk on the flame path. Goodbye.”

“Yes, yes… ! The fire is shining, it’s so… !”

Helena, who was trying to answer, ended up chewing her tongue.

Seeing her having a hard time, Esther smiled and walked away.

“Ah, it hurts… !”

Helena started self-healing by massaging her cheeks.

… It’s crazy.

***

After the day Vivian’s impulse ended in an attempt.

Ian was constantly busy.

Of course, I met Amos, Marie, and Esther and took care of business.

He needed time to inform Iris of what he knew and to appropriately answer Iris’ questions.

I was worried about whether or not I should go to the duel competition to recruit the next member.

I even had to discuss the contents of the article with Amos, who came to visit in a hurry.

When Vivian went to visit Ian to study grammar, his place was empty.

Seeing him not there, Vivian felt a little afraid.

‘Why, why does it seem like you’re getting farther away from me… ?’

The problem is not just that you are currently away.

I didn’t see his face except during training and meals.

For some reason, I felt like I could feel a strange wall.

Didn’t you come to Helena saying you had something to see first?

Vivian felt sad about it.

‘Why, why do you do that… ? ‘Did I do something wrong?’

It was purely due to my mood.

However, as she did not know Ian’s circumstances, she could not help but fall into bad imagination.

Then, suddenly, the past came to mind.

There is only one case where people push themselves away.

Because I have become useless.

‘I failed at magic… .’

Ian said no, but who knows if he was secretly disappointed.

How pathetic it is to be a wizard who can’t use magic.

Because I am afraid of confirming the truth, I sink further and further into the imagination I created alone.

Then I finally came to my senses.

‘No, probably not…’ . You said you fell in love with me… .’

Vivian recalled those words and went to the room where Ian returned.

Whatever it was, we needed to talk first.

The moment I grabbed the doorknob with trembling hands, I heard Ian muttering inside.

-Reducing the number of members… . The next member is… .

It felt like I was the target of those words of shortening.

Without even having time to think or judge, Vivian opened the door without realizing it.

“Huh? Vivian? What’s going on?”

“… … .”

When Ian saw her with a pale complexion and quivering lips, he realized that something was not out of the ordinary.

“What happened… .”

The moment he was about to ask.

“Eugh… .”

Vivian burst into tears like a child.

*

Ian was so embarrassed that he couldn’t even open his mouth.

‘What on earth is going on?’

I seriously wondered if I had made a mistake or done something wrong to Vivian.

I felt like I was going even crazier because I couldn’t think of anything.

Even cold sweat flows.

“Rain, Vivian… ? Why, what’s going on… ?”

“I, I, I exist… . I really want to do better… . Wow, really… . Hmm… .”

I managed to comfort the whining girl and told her the whole story.

Ian finally learned of Vivian’s misunderstanding.

Ian had so much to do that he didn’t have time to take care of Vivian privately.

Vivian mistakenly thought it was pushing her away.

I thought I was treated like a wizard who couldn’t even use magic, just like before.

I was afraid that I would be replaced.

“Black, sad… . I’m sorry, I’ll do better… . So, don’t hate me… . Ugh… ?”

“No, Vivian. It’s not like that. I, uh, I mean… .”

Vivian cried so sadly that Ian didn’t know what to do.

At the same time, he slowly told me how busy he had been recently and that he had a lot to worry about.

He also explained what he heard just before at the door.

This meant that the basic party composition of 4 people would be operated with ‘3 people’ minus one person.

As for the next member, of course they were just thinking about a new member.

“… I had no idea Vivian felt that much. Sorry.”

“… … .”

Vivian kept her mouth shut.

I was desperately realizing how childish I had been.

My face is so hot.

I was so embarrassed for a while that I was sure I wouldn’t be able to sleep.

Ian smiled bitterly at Vivian, who lowered her head like a criminal.

As someone who knew some of her past, I felt sorry for her.

I never thought I would think that far, but it wasn’t something I couldn’t understand.

Even though I don’t know how, I decided to be careful to prevent something like that from happening in the future.

“Uh, I’m sorry… Do it… .”

“No, you might misunderstand. You can solve it by talking like this.”

And this is what happened.

Ian decided it would be better to tell him what happened that morning now.

“Vivian, that… . Don’t be surprised and listen.”

“… What?”

Ian explained what happened that morning slowly, without surprising her.

Of course, I wasn’t surprised just because I was told not to be surprised.

Vivian was shocked until her heart stopped.

‘I was awake… uh? From the beginning… ?’

From the beginning, right before leaving.

Ian knew everything.

“So… . yes. I tried to open my eyes, but he suddenly left… . I have a lot of work to do, and I needed time to think about what to think about it.”

Vivian’s mind was complicated.

Ian, who couldn’t finish his sentence, looked similar.

‘Oh, what should I do… .’

Although she didn’t commit it, Ian couldn’t have been unaware of her intentions.

What do we do.

Should I tell you everything?

Is it okay to say this?

Rather, wouldn’t that trigger the breakdown of the relationship?

Vivian continued to think with her head pounding, but soon gave up.

‘Let’s just say it. Let’s tell the truth and apologize… . That’s right.’

Vivian herself has not yet been able to align her thoughts and actions.

Anyway, the important thing is that you have to apologize.

‘Think of it the other way around. I would feel bad if Ian tried to do that while I was sleeping… .’

… … .

‘It has to be bad. Yeah, no, it’s bad. huh. So you should apologize.’

It may be difficult for Vivian to explain why she did that, but it’s right to talk about it and apologize.

It was just an impulse.

Just as I fearlessly asked about my first impression that night.

Even that morning, I impulsively tried to act just like that.

It’s better to tell than to hide.

Perhaps after saying this, there will be a certain distance between Ian and himself that can never be bridged.

‘Still, apologizing is the right thing to do. And just in case, maybe later… .’

Vivian turned off the evil delusional circuit and regained her senses.

To tell the whole truth, apologize, and promise not to do it again.

“I… .”

The moment Ian left his mouth, Vivian was the first to speak openly.

“Actually… .”

That moment.

‘… for a moment.’

Vivian quickly recalled that morning and glanced at Ian.

He was waiting for Vivian’s next words.

‘If this is… .’

One thing came to mind.

“That… .”

Vivian’s lips moved again.