episode_0128

Knock knock…

“Excuse me.”

I was greeted with so many books scattered everywhere that it wouldn’t be strange to call it a library.

＂It’s still the same here.＂

“Is this the first time since you were transferred?”

Papers piled up so tightly that there is no room to step are blocking my path.

“It doesn’t matter if you step on it roughly. All students.”

“Please come here.”

As I entered the principal’s office, Principal Gerlin woke me up and guided me to sit on the sofa placed at the central table.

Steam rises from the jasmine tea on the table, as if it had been waiting for me.

“I will drink it gratefully.”

Sweet!

The principal’s busy movements, even though he looks quite busy… I feel familiar with it now, so I sip the fragrant tea without much thought.

＂This subtle scent… I love it.＂

As always, after waiting for a while, we were able to sit down and talk to each other.

“You did a great job. All students.”

“Thanks to you, the status of our {Royal Academy} has risen.”

Through her calm tone, she began to show deep sorrow for the citizens who had met cruel deaths.

Apart from that, he did not hold back on praising Dahuin, who contributed in the name of {Royal Academy}.

“You give all the credit to {Royal Academy} even though it wasn’t recommended to you..”

“Honestly, if I were in your position, I wouldn’t have made the decision easily.”

A few days after the tragedy of the Winter Festival ended, when asked by the Royal Investigation Team of {Alysseum Kingdom}, which came to investigate the subjugation of the Demons, he said that he did what he had learned at {Royal Academy}.

Rather than voluntarily stepping up for the citizens, it was because I thought it was a wise move to try to avoid responsibility by borrowing the name of the {Royal Academy}.

There was nothing good about being noticed that much.

Considering Principal Gerlin’s personality of being blunt but not caring about anything other than his own interests, this level of praise was nothing short of significant.

“First of all, this is a courtesy from our {Royal Academy}.”

Sigh..

Principal Gerlin took a sip of fragrant jasmine tea and then gently placed a piece of paper on the table in a soft voice.

The border of the document was decorated with the colorful symbol of {Royal Academy}, making anyone who saw it want to read it.

Palak..

I picked up the paper document and slowly read its contents.

“As you can see, we are planning to select student Dahein as a scholarship student at our {Royal Academy}.”

“Please think carefully before signing.”

Gerlin was touching the corners of his tired eyes as if he was going to sign.

“The scholarship foundation provided by the Royal Academy provides not only tuition fees but also various facility benefits as well as personal safety as a top priority for students receiving support.”

“There will be no reason to refuse.”

Gerlin slowly explains what I didn’t understand, as he looked at the paper and thought about it for a while.

＇I didn’t necessarily save the citizens hoping for this kind of compensation..＇

There was no particular reason to refuse, even in my situation, so I gladly accepted this offer.

After checking the document I signed, Principal Gerlin breaks it, folds it into his pocket, and then takes out something else and hands it to me.

“Now, this is the sincerity from our {Royal Academy}..”

“And this is {Alyseum Kingdom}… that is, it is an item given by the King.”

What Principal Gerlin gave me…

It was a small, elaborately processed wooden box, and the pattern of {Alysseum Kingdom} was engraved on the top, giving it an antique appearance.

It was so tightly locked that it gave off the feeling of a magic tool that could never be opened with bare hands.

“If the original procedure had been followed, student Da-Hin should have been invited to {Alyseum Kingdom} along with student Se-In, but…”

“We, the Royal Academy, have a responsibility to protect the students’ personal safety, so we sanctioned it.”

I could guess that the principal’s expression had suddenly become tired.

＂As the principal who manages the personal affairs of all students at {Royal Academy}, I am fulfilling my responsibility to pass this on to you, so please accept it.＂

Hot…

A flow of heterogeneous magical power can be clearly felt through the wooden box.

‘This is not an ordinary wooden box..’

***

After obtaining a small wooden box with the symbol of {Alyseum Kingdom} engraved on it, I was able to head to the dormitory late in the evening as usual.

“under..”

A cloud of pure white breath covers my face.

‘When will this cold go away..’

As I wandered outside alone… I could hear the quiet sound of the cold wind traveling through my skin…

I sweep my trembling arms and try to move them quickly.

‘It’s darker than I thought..’

The street where the [Magic Light] was placed was not that dark, but perhaps because of the hazy clouds, the blue moonlight was not visible at all.

“cold..”

The deep darkness that comes with this extreme cold…

It brings back the harsh memories of that day.

I tried to put away the memories of Janes that I couldn’t forget… I quietly put both hands in my pockets and fiddled with the [Subspace Ring] worn on my ring finger.

＇What are you going to do right now?

＇Sainnim.＇

As I turned my back on the painful memories and remembered the good ones, an image of Sein suddenly appeared in my mind.

A brighter silver, sleek bob.

Gentle golden eyes that seem to embrace everything.

If only I could walk down this dark night street with Sein..

A thought suddenly occurs to me that I will not be lonely at all despite this loneliness and cold that comes upon me without knowing it.

Tread.. plod..

The only sound around me is the sound of my footsteps.

It feels like everyone is asleep and there isn’t even a trace of human presence.

Smul.. Smul..

To the extent that I, who always acted with awareness of my surroundings, did not notice this.

A dark blue fog that seemed to rise quickly above the ankles.

For some reason.. without even realizing it, I let go of those sharp nerves and just move forward in silence.

‘ I’m sleepy..’

As if possessed by something.

That moment.

Someone warmly wraps my cold ears and at the same time hugs me close from behind.

Hot!

＇????＇

The softness of the ample breasts felt behind the back.

This familiar scent and warm touch.

For a moment, I thought that I was not aware of the presence of someone who approached me warmly from behind.

As soon as I realized that she was a saint, I quickly regained my sense of stability and without looking back, I gently held on to her arm as it slowly wrapped around me.

＇It’s warm..＇

Her warmth can be felt more clearly.

Even though I knew that this warmth was clearly the effect of the [Elaborate Flame Ring] that I had given as a gift…

It felt so good that I could have mistaken it for Sein’s warmth.

“You know who it is and you don’t avoid it?”

Sein’s quiet voice comes from right next to my ear.

I wanted to turn around immediately when I heard Saein’s voice sounding somewhat depressed.

As if Sein didn’t want to let go of my body, he pressed his massive chest close to my back and squeezed it hard! Hug me.

‘happy..’

I, who was holding onto her arms with both hands to prevent her from loosening her embrace, just remained silent and closed my eyes tightly to enjoy this moment.

＂Sain.. What’s going on?＂

Even if we don’t see each other’s expressions…

It seems to be true that you can figure out how a loved one is feeling just by looking at their small actions. I feel like I learned even these little changes through Sein’s actions and voice.

“A little while ago… I wasn’t in a good mood…”

“It’s better now.”

Why she is here at this time, it doesn’t matter.

If only I could give her strength through this desperately felt hug… I only hope that this moment will last forever.

As I look into Sein’s golden eyes that sparkle even more, I gently caress her cheek.

Sigh..

“Sain said it before.”

＂If anything is difficult or painful, let me know at any time..＂

I wanted to be convinced of this change in Seinnim.

＂Like Sein, even when I’m sad, sick, or in pain..＂

“I always want to be with you.”

Now, I wanted to give this relief that I was able to receive through Sein to her.

Because she was someone who seemed like she would sacrifice her life to protect me, I also wanted to be her support.

＂Dahuinnim..＂

Even when I first met him, I always saw him as a confident, cheerful, and trustworthy person who could be easy on others.

Like a reliable person who can move forward alone.

However, these days, there are times when I feel unfamiliar with her childish behavior as she tries to rely more and more on me.

That doesn’t mean I don’t like her.

This is because we know that people are beings that can change as they live.

The sincerity and upright morals that exist within Seinnim.

The attitude of not discriminating against someone and trying to treat them without prejudice seemed to be a deeply ingrained habit.

Maybe Sein wasn’t originally like this?

Was she oppressed by something that drove her into such a humble personality?

Sometimes I think like this.

But leaving all that aside…

It is an unchanging truth that Sein loves only me, so I just love her.

＇It’s warm..＇