episode_0067

As I unfolded the letter, his familiar handwriting met my eyes.

Ropel Teufel, whom I first met at the academy, somehow was not skilled at writing.

It wasn’t a matter of intelligence, as he wasn’t unintelligent, and how should I explain it, he seemed unable to feel familiar with writing..

As if he had used words from a completely different system for a long time.

As far as I knew, he was born on this continent and had never crossed the sea, so it was truly strange.

At that time, I often communicated with him by letter, and whenever he wrote a letter, his handwriting was so terrible that I got annoyed and remember personally holding him down to make him practice writing.

Once, I myself adjusted a magic spell formula to create a room whose door would not open until a splendid cursive script with elegant curves appeared.

At that time, due to accidentally getting trapped together with him, I also remember being alone with him in that sealed room for not a short time.

Thanks to that, both he and I worked hard, sweating blood and tears, to get out of the room.

Thinking about it now, I feel truly regretful about that time.

If I hadn’t put up unnecessary pride and had realized that fluttering heart earlier, he might already be my partner by now…

Oh dear, I ended up thinking about something else for a moment.

Right now, savoring this letter he sent me again and driving away my glum mood is the priority.

‘To my proud friend, the magic genius Izabela Kshatri’

“Ho ho ho, yes, yes, you know well, Ropel.

That’s true. And it’s a pleasant thing to hear.

..Hmm, but I’m also a little disappointed.

If possible, if you had used a different nickname for me, a slightly different expression, it would have been better. ”

‘Hello, Izabela. I read your letter well.

The letter wrapping was quite fancy, so as soon as I saw it, I knew who sent it.

You embroidered it yourself with magic again this time, right?’

“Of course, this level of fanciness and intricacy can never be replicated by an ordinary shop or magician.

It is all possible because of my knowledge and elegant handiwork.”

‘First, I’m glad you seem to be doing well.

Actually, when I saw you last at the academy before the semester ended, you seemed low on energy, so I was a bit worried.

Even when I asked, you only said you were okay and didn’t tell me the detailed reason, which was really troublesome.

But I could be relieved because you sent the cover first from your side.’

“…Hoo, you really are something.”

I always think this, but he’s a man who really deserves to be punished.

Even when kindness or affection towards him was expressed subtly or directly, he was that insensitive person who reacted like a block of wood.

But conversely, if someone around him has a worry and tries to hide it, he notices it like a ghost.

No matter how firmly you close the door to your heart, he squeezes in and soon fills all the emptiness, loneliness, and meaninglessness with the existence of Ropel, that is, himself.

While pushing away all affection directed at him, he himself generously gives that affection to everyone..

At first, foolishly, I thought his attitude was truly frustrating and naive like a pushover.

But now, I feel that his appearance is so cool and lovely, and sometimes even mischievous and annoying…

Ugh.. Suddenly, something is making me annoyed..!

“…Well, that part is also your charm, I suppose.”

Anyway, as expected, even at this time, he was concerned about me.

Certainly, on the day the third year of the academy was finishing and the final term period was starting, I.. after seeing something I didn’t want to believe with my own eyes, might have shown an unsightly state to others as well.

Uncharacteristically, I was emotionally agitated, became annoyed, and even got angry at him…

Yet, you didn’t give up and warmly embraced me…

Truly… At that time, I ended up needlessly meddling with such magic.

There was a reason why magic was forgotten and discarded.

Well. This part doesn’t matter now anyway.

More than anything, having received this letter from him now. It’s as good as everything being resolved.

‘By the way, I couldn’t help but be surprised after reading the letter for the first time.

Because it said that Izabela Kshatri, of all people, had returned to the Magic Tower.

Hahaha, thinking about it, you boasted and guaranteed me you would absolutely never return to a place like that.

Ah, of course, I don’t intend to criticize your actions at all.

Since it’s none other than your decision, there must have been a valid reason and justification.

From the looks of it, it doesn’t seem like you’ve reconciled with your stepfather, though.

Well, even so, if you ever need help, tell me anytime.’

“Hmm… As expected, I myself am also dissatisfied with this choice, but…”

My return to the Magic Tower was none other than for you, Ropel Teufel..

…It would be a lie to say that not even a little of my own small desire was included…

I am different from those unnamed girls who loiter around him, knowing nothing but their own base desires!

For you, who stole my heart, I can do any action!

….Although receiving help from that princess is a bit displeasing, it cannot be helped.

At the very least, her heart that loves you is probably the same as mine…

‘Shall we get to the main point of the story now?

First, Izabela, thank you for worrying about my marriage, etc., and my future.

Actually, I was also worrying quite a lot about future matters myself, so it was quite daunting.

Coming to the academy, learning and experiencing many things was good, but somehow I ended up being disappointed in myself.

Even though so many incidents occurred over three years, I couldn’t achieve any notable accomplishments.

Unlike that Mark Vissers, whose reputation was always spoken of until it hurt my ears.

Oh dear, oh dear, I said I would get to the main point, but the story drifted off.

First, you don’t need to worry about my marriage talks anymore.

I’ve already decided on my life partner.

So, you don’t need to worry about this anymore.

This is an important matter, and I hope you take it deeply to heart.

Actually, I’ve been feeling a lot of responsibility for my actions towards you during this time.

I’ve been thinking recently. Perhaps there might have been another path for you, and I feel like I forcibly changed it.

I don’t know which side would make you happy, but the fact that I must take responsibility doesn’t change.

So look forward to it, Izabela, it might sound irresponsible, but I will definitely take full responsibility for your entire remaining life.

Your joy, happiness, pleasure, and even tragedy, throw all of it at me with all your might!

Oh dear, there’s not much space left on the letter now.

I think I should end it here.

Your friend who will take responsibility, Ropel Teufel.”

“Hoho.. Hohoho… Hohohoho..!!!”

Ah, as expected, no matter how many times I read it, I cannot hold back my laughter at this part.

Taking responsibility, you for me? For my entire life?

Such a bold expression, uncharacteristic of him…! Hohoho…

Truly, I feel so foolish for having worried about my relationship with him all this time…

At the same time, I am so happy with his answer.. my heart is pounding more than when I was researching unknown ancient magic…!

“Ah.. ah..! Ropel, my dear. My lovely dear..♥

Hoo.. I want to be in your arms right this instant…”

Although I hugged the letter where I could feel at least a little of his warmth several times, it is still nowhere near enough.

But it will be okay, because perhaps soon I will receive all of your warmth and… affection..♥

I.. I’m not particularly interested, but if we become lovers, wouldn’t it be inevitable?

Marital life, that is, the act of becoming naked together and mingling bodies every night.

He takes off his clothes and becomes naked, approaches me, and with those broad arms, takes me in…

Gulp

Although I can be confident that I monopolized *a certain part* of him, to think I might have *all* of him.

It might be a little vulgar, but just imagining it gives me a sharp, throbbing feeling in my lower abdomen..

“Wait just a little, Ropel… Soon, I myself will go and take your body without leaving anything behind..♥”

. . .

“Achoo!”

“Huh? What’s wrong, Ropel? Surely you don’t have a cold?”

“No, it’s not that… Is someone talking about me…?”

Lilyth and I are together naked in the bathroom, getting ready to go to the academy.

Because we need to wash each other’s bodies to erase the traces of last night.

By the way, right now my mind was filled with thoughts related to Izabela.

After all, I needed her to counter Seraphina’s actions.

Thinking about it, I sent letters to Eligio and Izabela the other day.

They also seemed to be very interested in my marriage talks for some reason, so I sent them thoughtful replies.

The contents were similar overall, but I specifically added more content to the letter sent to Izabela.

That was the content about me taking responsibility for her life.

Ah, the expression is like this, but I hope there aren’t any strange misunderstandings.

I didn’t know at the time, but unlike the other heroines, it seems my intervention had a significant influence on why she didn’t end up with the original protagonist.

Before the events that were supposed to happen, I approached her first and soon ended up cutting off the path connecting her with Mark Vissers.

No, of course, Mark was unlucky and did many annoying and detestable actions.

But his ability and strength, as well as his actions and reputation, are the real deal.

For one thing, he will accomplish the defeat of the Demon King who invaded the academy, the WWE event that occurs in the ending part that concludes the game.

He will continue to hold a high position not only in the academy but also on this continent and in the kingdom.

If you consider one of the original’s endings, he might even become the next emperor…

Anyway, becoming lovers with him would definitely be a merit.

And in Izabela’s case, I ended up breaking that possibility from my side.

That’s why I conveyed this in the letter I sent to her.

That I will definitely try to take responsibility for the life I ruined.

This is separate from the simple story of having found my partner and no longer needing to worry about my marriage talks.

…Hmm? Why suddenly?

Something… I feel like I’ve made another huge mistake in the letter I sent her..?

..The content about not worrying about my marriage talks, and the content about taking responsibility for her life…

Surely I didn’t write something she could misunderstand this time too?

…

Ah, the letter content is ordinary and she doesn’t think of me as particularly special.

It’s all unnecessary worry.