episode_0137

After the anonymous words,

Silence fell on the terrace, perhaps because the atmosphere had become awkward in an instant.

The wind was definitely cold until just a moment ago,

For some reason, I feel like I’m sweating right now.

He stuck out his pouty lips and opened his mouth sharply.

“If you were going to be so embarrassed, why did you say it… .”

“… I’m not embarrassed.”

The nameless man turned his head slightly and muttered quietly without confidence,

It annoyed me so much that I raised my elbow and tapped my side.

“Eight.”

Do you know that you did something wrong?

I sighed deeply at the sight of him silently taking the hit without any of the usual feigning of illness.

…what are you doing now?

I feel like I act too childish for my age.

Suddenly, I felt a sense of self-loathing and wiped my face.

“Sigh.”

He took his gaze away from the nameless man and turned it to the faintly shining moon.

The blue moon in the center of the sky.

The timing was perfect, as it took the shape of a perfect sphere.

“You’re pretty.”

As I was speaking out my thoughts, a thought suddenly occurred to me.

Now that I think about it, I think there was something related to the moon in my past life… .

“Um… .”

I tried to think about it,

My memory was worn out and worn out, so I couldn’t remember it well.

Well, it’s not that important.

It’s probably too late to find a handful of memories in the vast sea of memories.

It was a bit out of the blue, but I was looking at the moon without any emotion.

“Hmm, hmm.”

Anonymous caught my attention with a small cough.

… What are you going to say this time?

He tilted his head as if giving in, looked at the nameless man, and opened his mouth.

“What is it?”

“That… .”

After some somewhat awkward words,

The nameless man who had been standing two steps away now came close to me and looked me in the eye.

I shrugged my shoulders and let out a small laugh at the sight of her lips quivering in nervousness.

It meant to tell you to speak comfortably.

As if he had gained courage from that, Myeongdo nodded and continued speaking.

“It may be a little late, but…your dress is pretty.”

My eyes widened.

“… What are you saying?”

He snorted in amusement at such a ridiculous remark and roughly turned his head away.

… useless talk, and it was late to talk.

“Huh.”

In the corner of my vision, I saw Moo-myeong waving his arms in confusion at my appearance, but I gritted my teeth and pretended not to notice.

I think I’ll feel better if that guy keeps fussing around a little more.

“Um.”

The fever in my ears must have been due to my mood.

…maybe.

An awkward silence fell between us again.

* * *

When leaving the terrace and returning to the banquet hall,

We were holding hands.

Of course, it was because of what I said, and I had no other personal feelings.

I think the excuse is a little lacking….

“Um.”

By the way, I always held hands, so what does it matter?

I don’t know who you are talking to, but

Only after I thought about it over and over again did my blushing face subside.

I nodded my head, convincing myself.

“Fortunately, it seems like there’s been some interest.”

Anonymous said this while taking my hand.

As the anonymous person said,

The people gathered at the banquet hall also just glanced at us.

“… I see.”

There was no persistent gaze like before.

He let out a sigh of relief and walked around, relaxing his body a little.

It was a tour of the hall that I couldn’t do earlier because I was alone.

“Oh… It’s quite fancy.”

“That’s right.”

What is the significance of a banquet held in the palace?

It was the most magnificent interior of any building I’ve ever seen.

From the gorgeous, huge lights hanging from the ceiling,

The marble floor, bathed in that light, also sparkled.

The center was empty, as if it was meant for nothing.

Tables are placed around it, each filled with appetizing food.

People seemed to have made a promise,

They each formed groups and were talking to each other.

Even though there are so many people here, are there still more people coming?

Outside the palace banquet hall, the sound of carriages stopping continuously and people getting out could be heard.

“Hey, let’s go over there.”

“Yes, let’s go.”

I pointed to a desk that was particularly empty and grabbed the nameless person’s arm and led him there.

If things continue like this, the number of people rushing in will leave no room for me and the anonymous.

Maybe you had to sit awkwardly with people you didn’t know.

That’s a specification.

* * *

“Oh…! This is also quite tasty…!”

I opened my mouth and grabbed my forehead at the sight of my teacher inhaling the food on the table without hesitation.

“S, umm… Harangnim.”

“What is it?”

The teacher’s pronunciation was slurred as if there was still food left in his mouth.

For a moment, I felt dizzy.

If you find out about the current situation later, you will be embarrassed,

He sighed deeply and whispered in my ear.

“… There are more and more eyes around.”

“Hmm… ?”

The teacher opened his eyes wide and looked around with his cheeks puffed out like a hamster.

Soon, he turns pale, as if he has food stuck in his throat.

“Kkkkk.”

He shook his head slightly and patted his teacher on the back.

“Why, why are you looking at me like this?”

He smiled faintly at the sight of his teacher blinking his eyes as if he really didn’t know anything, and whispered to himself the reason why.

A woman like an animal is eating all the food on the table,

It’s bound to make you interested.

“That, that kind of… !”

The master’s face immediately turned red after hearing his own words.

“… ?”

He looked around as if he was looking for something.

The Master soon found what he was looking for,

He picked up a napkin from the table, tapped the corner of his mouth, and sat down calmly on the chair.

“Ahem.”

I couldn’t help but laugh at her appearance, which reminded me of a country girl trying to look careful.

“What are you laughing at…!”

“Ahem, nothing.”

I can’t tell the teacher that I laughed because he thought it was cute.

I turned my head slightly to avoid eye contact.

And my brows immediately furrowed.

“Huh? Why are you like that?”

“The man who called us seems to be coming soon.”

The second floor of the hall’s huge doors open with the sound of trumpets to create a sense of grandeur.

“Everyone, be polite!”

The nobles who attended the banquet each paid their respects and looked at the place,

Soon a group of people slowly walk out.

A man with a golden crown on his head,

Two knights standing guard over him,

And a man with an expression on his face who didn’t know why he was there.

“Arnold, you really are the crown prince.”

The master said this as if he knew the slightly younger man behind him.

‘… The author is Arnold.’

I remember the man who stopped the attack with his master.

I squinted my eyes for a moment and looked at Arnold.

Arnold, whose eyes met his own, flinched and slightly averted his gaze.

There was something about him that seemed to be stinging, but there was no need to be wary of Arnold.

Since I am convinced by myself,

The two knights who had come out to assist the man withdrew, and Arnold also returned to his place.

And the man who had not sat down at all, savoring the silence, smiled as if he was satisfied with the situation, and stood in front of the people.

“It feels good to have so many people gathered despite the tight schedule.”

Of course, one nobleman opened his mouth,

The man smiled back at him and continued speaking.

“As you may have heard from the letter, we are gathered here today to formally express our gratitude to a girl.”

A rumbling sound, and soon everyone’s eyes turn to the Master.

The teacher scratched his cheek awkwardly, perhaps feeling burdened by the attention focused on him.

“Um… .”

Most of the nobles probably expected this.

I came here with a teacher I had never seen before in a place like this.

The teacher must have looked at the woman the man was talking about from the beginning.

There were so many that it was difficult to say that their attention was drawn solely to the teacher’s beautiful appearance.

“What’s the point of dragging this on? Let’s get straight to the point.”

The man glanced at his teacher and raised the corners of his mouth.

“Cheonharang, she is the hero who rescued my son Arnold and saved the Academy from crisis.”

The hall is buzzing once again.

“Huh… Really that little girl?”

“It looks like the rumors were true.”

Because the man’s declaration confirmed their guesses while also making them feel puzzled.

Will you come up? A man who moved his mouth so small that only we could see it.

The teacher sighed deeply, stood up from his seat, and looked at me.

“Let’s go.”

“Yes.”

Still holding hands, they crossed the hall and climbed the stairs.

While going up, the man frowned once while looking at our hands that were holding each other.

I smiled triumphantly at him.

It wasn’t just a feeling of superiority,

I smiled because I was confident that I could make it impossible for the man who raised several snakes inside me to do anything.

‘The Master also said to me to do as I wish…’

I intend to follow those words for once.

I looked at the large clock hanging at the back of the hall and mentally estimated the time.

“Hmm.”

One moment from now, they will come.