episode_0112

＇What, what is it?＇

＇There has never been a choice like this before.?＇

An unexpected text window appeared, as if telling me to think carefully about the choice I was about to make.

＇There’s no reason to quit like this.. but.＇

Surely if you can {consume} a monster’s magic stone, wouldn’t you be able to easily obtain stronger power? I was almost certain that this was the case.

Therefore, I calm down again and carefully press the {Yes} button. Of course, carefully.

Sweet!!

OK..

An opaque text window flashed up, as if trying to dissuade me from making this choice.

just as expected. An option that resembles a warning message in a text window that reveals possible side effects.

Even just looking at the content, the meaningful word {monsterization}?… In fact, my touch went astray.

Sweet…

In the end, after much deliberation, I chose {No} and pounced on the magic stone I had put in the slime! Take it out.

Slippery…

Of course, there was this mysterious text message that seemed to be trying to stop me, but there was no need to ignore the advice and proceed with {ingestion} with the risk factor in mind.

That’s because all the circumstances pointed to the option {no}.

＇I pressed {No}, but… What on earth is {Mamonization}?＇

＇Does it literally turn into a monster..?＇

It was just for a moment, but just thinking about it gave me a terrifying imagination.

Perhaps he could ingest the magic stone of [Tagpog] and take the form of a pig… That’s a terrible idea.

Naturally, I didn’t want to push myself to the point of taking such risks, so I’ll put this matter aside for now.

jing!!! jing!!! jing!!!

That moment.

The sound of a huge bell signaling lunch began to spread throughout the {Royal Academy}.

I didn’t forget the appointment time to meet Sein, so I quickly put on my coat and headed outside.

Sigh!

＇Is it lunch already?＇

It was clear that if I left late, Sein would be waiting alone.

***

Trudging. Trudging.

The last days of winter, a bitter cold that chills you to the core.

{Royal Academy} students are prohibited from going outside without special reasons.

However, during annual events such as the Winter Festival held once a year, I was able to go out with permission from the faculty member in charge, so I was able to go out without difficulty.

However, under the stipulation that {Royal Academy} students wear uniforms.

＇Sain.. Did something happen?＇

＇It seemed like he wasn’t even in the dormitory..＇

I arrived at the main gate of the {Royal Academy} where I was supposed to meet Sein, and with my breath like a pure white puffy cloud, I just waited for her, not knowing when she would come.

Naturally, I knew that he wasn’t the type of person to be late for an appointment like this, so I assumed something had happened.

＂Dahuinnim.!!＂

Then, from a distance, I was able to see Sein running towards me happily, calling my name in a brighter voice.

Of course, I tried to greet her warmly and waved to let her know where I was, but I just couldn’t hide my embarrassment at her changed appearance.

＂Sain?＂

That’s because Sein’s hair, which had been boasting long, beautiful and sleek silver hair, was cut into a neat bob, giving her a very new appearance.

I couldn’t even guess what change of heart had occurred that changed Sein’s appearance.

＂Sain’s head..?＂

Of course, it’s not that her appearance is strange or out of place.

Rather, the combination of her subtly brightened expression and silver bob seemed sweeter and more special.

I was just at a loss for words because it made me stop thinking.

‘pretty..’

Sein’s shy yet flushed expression, smiling only at me… I find it so cute.

Trying hard to hide my crazy pounding heart, I meet the golden gaze of Sein who is trudging towards me.

“I’m sorry..”

＂Because I couldn’t go to {personal training} time without saying anything..＂

＂You’ve waited a long time.. Dahein?＂

Sae-in thought that his changed appearance might look strange to Da-heein, so he began to show his embarrassment by twisting his silver bob with his fingers.

Rather, my heart just flutters at the sight of such a girlish world.

To be honest, we are now feeling implicitly or knowingly that we have become more than friends.

That’s why I also had a huge crush on her.

“I was late because I was getting my hair cut.”

“Uh, does it suit you..?”

A shy smile with bright silver bob and golden eyes that sparkle like the sun.

I knew this for the first time.

My ideal type was short hair…

No… maybe it’s because Sein cut his hair short.

I’m sure it will.

Sigh..

Since I no longer had any immunity, I wondered if this embarrassed expression would be revealed. I quickly turned my head and nodded quietly.

Se-in, who saw Da-heein’s reaction, was also feeling ashamed of her courageous actions, but she gathered herself again and resolved to take active action to get closer.

“It looks like the festival has started.”

“Let’s leave too.”

“I have a lot to show you.”

My hands are naturally warm! The person who was caught walked to the street where the festival was held.

***

The streets of the town, which had developed considerably with the establishment of the {Royal Academy}, began to attract a considerable number of people in a festive mood.

Crowded with people of various races.

Of course, you can hear a variety of noisy sounds.

As you can see, the streets of the village where the winter festival is held were naturally full of a lively atmosphere.

People of all ages and races were enjoying the festival with big smiles.

“No, you’re saying..is there a festival in a situation where there is a war?”

However, not everyone had positive thoughts about this festival.

“This country is bad too..”

“Why are you so worried? This person..”

“Still, it seems like it’s happening quite far away??”

“Wouldn’t it matter since this is a war that will be won no matter what?? Don’t worry about it and just enjoy the festival!!”

“I wonder if this bitch has any ideas.. Ugh, drink it and die.”

Although it was not clearly audible due to the loud noises of citizens talking, a tone of considerable discomfort was sometimes mixed in.

‘War.? What’s going on??’

Thinking nothing of it, I started walking down the festival street with Seinnim.

Sizzling…

tooth!!!

‘Street food.. I miss something.’

The various colored magic lights hanging on the window frames of the building illuminated the surrounding area colorfully even in broad daylight, which was not only pleasing to the eyes, but also a variety of delicious-smelling street foods that stimulated the appetite.

Just as the name {Winter Festival} meant, pure white snow began to fall from the sky, and soon it fell gently on the bridge of Sein’s nose.

“Snow..”

Sae-in smiles brightly and points to his nose, as if he wanted to show Da-heein that side of him.

Sigh!

“Dahui, look at this.”

As the snow slowly melts, it turns into water droplets and starts to flow.

Ssss..

Dahyin very naturally places her hand on Sein’s cheek and wipes away the water droplets without hesitation.

＇I raised my hand first without realizing it..＇

The shaking golden eyes of Sein, who were looking at me intently… seemed particularly burdensome.

Sein’s cold Volga can be clearly felt through the gloves.

Excited.. Excited..

Will the sound of her heart beating like crazy reach her?

I tried to take a step back without realizing it.

Trudging.

Once again, Sein took a step closer to me.

The strange situation that occurred in the middle of a street full of busy people… just seemed unfamiliar and embarrassing to me.

The eyes of people who only look at me, as if they don’t care what others think, feel so hot.

I also had no choice but to let my body flow into the stream of consciousness.

Tread.. plod..

Let’s meet the faces of the people coming closer and closer, almost right in front of our noses…

Not only the attention of people wandering the streets, but also their interests were focused.

“W~ The atmosphere is nice?”

“Why don’t we go to the hotel and do the rest?”

From the morning breeze, a strong smell of alcohol wafts in, as if one had had a large daytime drink.

“Leave it alone, you’re still young..”

“Ah, ah.. don’t worry about it. Do what you are doing.”

＂Let go of this! “I’m not drunk.”

“Be quiet and go home and sleep..”

Fortunately, our acquaintance, who was still in his right mind, seemed to catch a glimpse of our troubles and quickly ended the conversation and left.

Despite the pressure from those around him, I thought he just threw himself in without paying attention to the world’s gaze.

But I couldn’t bear it anymore, so I grabbed Se-in’s shoulders with both hands and barely let him fall.

Hot!

“Se, Seinnim?”

Da-heein’s body, which had moved uncontrollably due to the sudden atmosphere, was shaking considerably, and Se-in, who felt her trembling through the shoulder that was being held, grinned and spoke in a whisper.

＂Next time… I won’t miss it.＂

It was definitely different from usual… Her more active side seemed stranger than I thought.

Her steamy gaze made me feel as if she had declared me as her own.

Just like the way my mother looked at my father.

Maybe I…

It suddenly occurred to me that I may have forgotten about women’s position in this world.

No matter how much Seinnim has the neat character of a knight, she is also a woman.

My forearms were shaking at the sudden whisper of Sein…

Judging by the fact that my earlobes were hot, I thought that my current feelings would already be revealed by looking at me like this.

Sigh..

I don’t know what to do… I step back, vaguely holding my pounding heart.

I never disliked Sein’s sudden behavior of coming in without even turning on the blinker, but…

For me, who had almost no dating experience, her proactive behavior was enough to cause a huge blow to the point where I stopped thinking calmly.

“Let’s go.”

Seeing Da-hin’s embarrassed reaction, Se-in smiles almost confidently, and perhaps feels relieved that she has expressed her feelings, and comes closer again and naturally grabs her hand.