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Jin Ye-seo, who received a stinging gaze, slowly lowered the arm she was holding.

“Help me? What?”

“… Yes, request for nomination. That means I will help you.”

Even though I felt like I was going to miss it, I couldn’t take back what I had already said. In fact, there was no other way than that.

Jin Ye-seo, who had finished rationalizing herself in resignation, rather confidently presented a proposal.

“… Why are you suddenly?”

However, the male student in the mask said in a tone that he did not understand the meaning.

“And the principle was that nomination requests should be made individually. It is clear in the rule book that it is impossible to add more people or perform it with multiple people like a normal request… ”

“… I’m just saying I’ll help you.”

“What?”

“I didn’t even post my name… I’ll just help you.”

“What nonsense is that?”

“For your information, although it is expedient, it is not a violation of the regulations. I have heard many times from seniors who have already given and received help in this way. They said that unless you show it very openly, even the cradle will turn a blind eye to most things… ”

“… Then what about you? You also have to carry out your share of requests, right?”

“I am not requesting a nomination, it is a regular request… I can handle that as appropriate.”

Due to being dealt a blow by Moon Yeo-ul in the last ranking match, Jin Ye-seo quickly fell to 11th place, a double spot.

Because of this, I was unable to fulfill my first nomination request, which was an essential career path for future success. Even though several days had passed since the ranking match, the incident was still being talked about by students.

It is certain that the family became aware of it long ago, so sooner or later we will also receive a message from the head of the family expressing a reprimand.

But now, that wasn’t Jin Ye-seo’s interest in the first place. She wanted to focus only on her own improvement. Persuading the masked male student was also part of that.

“… No.”

However, the masked male student immediately uttered a firm refusal.

“How can I trust you and let you accompany me on my request? Do you know who the most untrustworthy person in the world is? A person who offers to help without anything in return.”

He seemed to have no particular trust in Jin Ye-seo. It wasn’t an incomprehensible reaction.

They are now completely on a leash, but until just a few weeks ago, the two were just like pet dogs.

In fact, even that was close to Jin Ye-seo’s one-sided, persistent clinging and expression of hostility.

But now. After hearing the answer, Jin Ye-seo’s lips were getting dry.

“I will refuse help. Just let each person do their own thing. then… ”

“Dae, you will get paid… !”

However, Jin Ye-seo stood in front of the training room’s door with open arms and blocked his path again.

“You said you would just help me?”

“… I changed my mind.”

“Suddenly?”

“… ”

A sudden surge of sadness made her heart pound. The magic twenty-seven tribe called wizards above wizards. Among them, the first five families have the most history.

She was the proud successor to Baek Gwang, one of its members.

Since I was young, I have lived a life that is considered one of the most talented. Even among his peers, he stood out overwhelmingly throughout. She overbearingly pushed away the men who courted her countless times and did not even speak to them properly, and this was the same even in her cradle.

My relationship with female students my age was rather good. In fact, there were even people who followed that side of her.

However, Jin Ye-seo was not interested in stories about the opposite sex at all. Even when I was talking with my friends, whenever the words fiance or significant other came up, I just closed my ears.

I just planned to hold on to the family pressure and when I couldn’t do that, I would just look for a suitable stallion to sow the seed.

I wasn’t going to even care about that as long as I completed my obligation to continue the family.

But how did such a noble person end up in a situation where he had to beg and obey a man who wore such a strange mask and had a vicious personality?

“Yes, request. I’ll help you finish quickly. instead… ”

“Instead?”

“… Instead, if you have some free time, let’s spar some more. this… It’s my request.”

But in the end, I had no choice but to be honest. Shame and shame were secondary issues.

It’s been a long time since Jin Ye-seo fell in love with any kind of sweetness.

The thrilling sense of upward mobility you feel as you train magic that suits your natural aptitude and see your accomplishments growing day by day like a snowball. That feeling of liberation, as if you have regained your original self, albeit belatedly.

A highly addictive pleasure that makes you ignore the sense of immorality you feel for turning your back on your sister and family.

And now there was only one person who could make Jin Ye-seo feel that.

“… ”

The masked male student looked at Jin Ye-seo blankly. Even though I couldn’t see the back of it, I was sure that he was making a bewildered expression.

After such a long silence. He opened his mouth again.

“… I don’t think I can finish it any faster even if you help me. Maybe it’s like an escort request, but… ”

“Ha, you don’t know until you try. What kind of request is this… ?”

The masked male student seemed to be in trouble again.

Considering that it is not uncommon to eavesdrop on or secretly obtain the contents of someone else’s request and then sabotage it, his reaction could be said to be common sense.

After standing like that for a while, he suddenly rummaged through his jacket pocket.

Then he took out something and handed it to Jin Ye-seo.

“Then let me ask you just one question… Do you know what this is?”

Even though he was asking the question, his voice didn’t seem to have any special expectations.

Jin Ye-seo accepted it.

It was something that looked like an ornament at first glance. A cross-shaped decoration surrounded by a circle-shaped frame. Considering the direction in which the string is threaded, the upper branch extends longer, giving it a strange shape.

When Jin Ye-seo, who was examining the items, did not receive an answer, he shook his head again as if he had expected that to happen.

“… Done. Just pretend you didn’t hear it. Give it back… ”

“I know.”

“What?”

“I know. What is this?”

However, it was he who was taken aback by Jin Ye-seo’s calm tone.

The second request was carried out a few weeks ago.

While the masked male student was protecting the camp against rebels in the south, Jin Ye-seo also made a feat that could be said to be quite remarkable.

“Really?”

“Yes.”

“… What is it?”

“It’s a symbol of some pseudo-religion.”

There was no way she didn’t know.

At the time of the second request. Because together with Baek Seo-yeon, they completely destroyed one of their branches.

At that time, Jin Ye-seo even gave him a jealous look. Well, if it weren’t for him and Yeon Sang-ha, the spotlight would have all gone to Baek Seo-yeon and her.

Of course, it’s already past now.

“… Are you sure?”

The masked male student muttered in a thoughtful tone.

“I’m sure. These are the guys I dealt with directly the last time I went out for an external request.”

“It’s a pseudo religion… What’s your name?”

Jin Ye-seo answered his question.

“Heaven’s Gate.”

***

After returning from the training room. Not that late at night.

I was sitting at my desk, writing a letter to my sisters as always.

I’ll be quite busy over the next few days, so I won’t have time to write a separate letter.

“Gyaarung… Purr… ”

When I pet the peanut sitting on my lap with my free hand, it makes a noise as if it is happy.

-dripping

Meanwhile.

Suddenly, a small knock on the door is heard from the hallway.

I put Peanut down on the floor for a moment and then turned around.

-Huh, huh. Are you sleeping by any chance?

And Yeon Yeon-ha’s voice comes with a sound that sounds like she chewed her tongue. For some reason, I feel like I’m feeling nervous somewhere.

“No. I’m not sleeping. You are welcome to come in.”

Before I could even finish answering. As if waiting, the bedroom door opened and Yeon Myeong-ha appeared from the darkness of the hallway.

She was wearing a plain white dress with frills at the ends. It is a bit difficult to keep your eyes on the wind, which shows the curves of the body.

Her white skin was slightly flushed, as if she had just washed her body. The moisture that had not yet dried on the hair was adding shine. The unique daffodil-like particle scent instantly fills the not-so-spacious bedroom.

Unlike the expression he just felt, his expression was calm. Rather, it feels like a unique coldness. Did I hear it wrong?

“… I didn’t disturb you by any chance, right?”

Yan Yanha still spoke in a calm tone.

“No. What brought you here?”

I have almost finished writing the letter.

Rather, I’m curious about what brought Yeon Yeon-ha to my bedroom at this hour.

Still, I have some questions to ask Yeon Yeon-ha. Even today, I couldn’t say anything because he was holed up in his bedroom like a rat, wondering what he was doing.

Come to think of it, isn’t this the first time Yeon Yeon-ha has set foot in my bedroom? If I think about it, I was mostly in and out of Yeon Mye-ha’s bedroom from my side.

Strictly speaking, I am closer to being an illegal tenant. This was originally Yeon Gyeon-ha’s room…

“How are the preparations for the request?”

Instead of responding to my compassionate words, he brought up another topic.

“… That’s okay. How about your senior?”

Second year students had to go through an even tighter external referral schedule than first year students.

“My request is to escort medicine transport. It’s not that bad. It’s not like we went down to the south like last time and the size is just right.”

“Is that so? It went well.”

“Yes. But the schedule is a little tight… I think I’ll have to leave right away tomorrow morning.”

“Is that so? I think I’ll probably leave tomorrow too.”

I nodded.

“Welcome. There was something I wanted to ask my senior.”

“… okay? That’s really good. Actually, I also came because I had something to say.”

“What is it?”

“… ”

Instead of responding to my pitiful words, he slowly walked towards me.

“Myan?”

Then, suddenly, Peanut, who was looking up at me dissatisfied, was lifted up from my feet.

Feeling pity for me, I walk back towards the door and go out into the hallway.

And he put down Peanut, who had not yet grasped the situation… I just closed the door.

– Sweet.

I hung the doorknob and locked it.

-Myan! Myaaang!

Outside, Peanut, who belatedly realized something, began to cry. It is a heart-wrenching sound, like a daughter who has lost her father. It feels even more so with the sound of claws scratching on the door…

However, without paying any pity, he just turns around and looks at me.

“Why did Peanut suddenly… ?”

“I’m sorry. I thought it might be a distraction.”

I couldn’t possibly guess the English text. Is there something that cats shouldn’t hear? The reason I’m sending it out…

Yeon Myeong-ha let out a loud sigh as if she was trying to catch her breath.

Then, he slowly opens his small lips and reveals something he had never thought of.

“Sleep with me today.”

Looking at it now, I saw that her eyes, which I thought were calm, were filled with some kind of desire.