episode_0241
by AfuhfuihgsI really didn’t expect this kind of reaction from the principal. To be honest, I was expecting a harsh reprimand.
Only then was I able to examine the principal’s expression.
“… ”
The eyes that always observed everything with a dignified gaze were for some reason shaking slightly. There was a feverish feeling on his face that could be mistaken for anticipation.
… Maybe Haewolhwa’s physical condition isn’t that good right now?
Hasn’t she also been going through some pretty turbulent times recently?
During the southern expedition, he was suddenly attacked and ended up losing his eyes. As soon as he returned to the capital in that condition, he had to suppress a coup d’état launched by Baek Il-yong and deal with witches.
Yeon and I also owe her our lives.
Even after returning to the cradle, the principal is suffering from overwork rather than rest.
Even though she is an out-of-the-ordinary wizard… it is a situation where she cannot help but be forced.
Perhaps the principal’s grumbling just now was a subtle expression of his own state.
“Oh my, it worked, it worked.”
And as I stood there, lost in thought for a moment, Haewolhwa waved her hand. I tried to make it seem like it was nothing, but I felt awkward for some reason.
“I… ”
“Even so. It was just a joke. A principal being supported by a student. If anyone saw it, it would be a big laugh… Huh?!”
But just as the principal was about to walk again, her foot suddenly tripped on a rock jutting out from the path, causing her to stumble violently.
“Haewolhwa!!”
I immediately stretched out my arms towards her.
This is a situation that makes no sense.
How could a wizard as great as the headmaster stumble over something as small as a rock?
To someone who didn’t know, it looked like he was flustered and distracted, but I could tell.
It was clear that the principal was being quite pushy right now.
“Are you okay?”
Since I was standing close by, I was able to catch her before she fell. It wasn’t that difficult, since she was as light as a feather.
He stretched out his arm and wrapped it around one of his shoulders, making it look like he was holding the principal in his arms. I know it was rude, but given the circumstances…
“… ”
The principal was frozen like a statue and didn’t say anything. Her breathing felt a little rough. The flower of passion on her face was also blooming more and more.
“Haewolhwa? Are you okay… ”
“Okay, it’s okay.”
When I called again, only then did Haewolhwa shake her head. Contrary to her words, her condition seemed more serious.
“This is the first time in my life that someone has touched my body like that… ”
She soon came to her senses and glared at me.
“There is a limit to being bold… ”
It’s not that I don’t understand the principal’s feelings. After all, he is a great wizard who has accomplished great feats.
For someone like that to be supported by a mere student would be quite humiliating.
But I can’t just let the principal get kicked to the ground…
“I apologize if I offended you. I was just worried about the principal… ”
Then, for some reason, Haewolhwa flinched slightly.
“… Are you worried about me?”
“Yes. Of course… ”
It was a voice so stiff that you could almost say it was intentional. It was a sincere apology, but did it not reach her?
“Oh, really… You were born with it. You were really born with it.”
Soon, Haewolhwa smiled vainly. Then, she glared at me again with her innocent face.
“I think I understand the feelings of those children a little. But don’t be mistaken. Did this body look that easy? If you thought it would be easy, I want to tell you that you were very mistaken.”
“Yes… ? What are you going over… ?”
Are you talking about a stone?
“Okay. Okay.”
The principal turned his head away as if he had no intention of answering the question. However, he soon turned his head slightly so that only the bridge of his narrow nose was visible, and he hesitated before opening his mouth.
“But really… will you support me?”
“Yes. It’s not that difficult.”
I answered immediately. It wasn’t exactly a lie.
Isn’t he the benefactor to whom I owe my life?
Even though he was a bit of a bother at first, he was the one who approved my recommendation for admission.
After that, thanks to Haewolhwa, I was able to obtain various conveniences. Like being able to live in Yeonminha’s dormitory.
Compared to that, it can’t be said that that level of support is difficult.
I gently pulled the principal to support me. Her head naturally fell down and touched my shoulder. A unique scent, like the fresh scent of grass, tickled my nose.
“You can lean back comfortably. I’m fine.”
“Uh, yeah.”
At first, he supported her shoulder with his hand, but his posture was still awkward. He lowered his hand to her waist to make it easier to move. Then, a sharp scream immediately escaped the principal’s mouth.
“Huh… !”
“Principal? Are you okay?”
“Ah, it’s nothing…! This is… That… ”
I wondered if there was a wound on his waist that I couldn’t see, but the principal shook his head. After hesitating like that, he reluctantly opened his mouth.
“This, this body… My waist is a bit sensitive… ”
***
After that, I continued to walk along the path with the principal. In fact, it was almost like I was there to listen to her complaints.
“Anyway… Even ten bodies wouldn’t be enough… The cradle is a mess, the capital is a mess… With spies flying in from the north… ”
Because we were so close together, the principal’s voice sounded almost like a whisper.
Although his mouth never stopped grumbling, I could feel that his sharp attitude from before had definitely softened.
Above all, it is nice to see them walking together in a natural, hugging posture.
“I know you must be having a hard time. Is there anything I can do to help you?”
” It was done. Even so, it’s not worth borrowing a student’s hand. ”
Haewolhwa shook her half-buried head.
“If you really care, try talking to me like this sometimes. I was already frustrated because I didn’t have anyone to confide in.”
“If it’s okay with me… ”
“… ”
Then, an awkward yet satisfied smile appeared on the principal’s lips. It was a smile so refreshing that you would believe it even if he was a freshman.
No matter what, it looks like quite a lot has piled up.
“But you lied to me.”
As we continued walking, the principal asked in a casual voice.
“If it’s a lie… ?”
“I’m talking about your strength. Surely you won’t back down if I say this, right?”
“… ”
The principal’s attitude was so calm that I felt a little embarrassed.
In fact, I had thought that the truth about his power would be revealed someday. Moreover, he had just shown himself using that power openly in front of the professors.
Of course, it was only a matter of time before it reached her ears.
“A man with the power of a witch… Well, after living for a long time, I’ve seen all sorts of strange things.”
It’s really hard to get used to seeing someone say something like that with a wrinkle-free face.
“I guess I finally understand what you’ve been up to. The subjugation of the antenna snake, the destruction of the PLF 1st Regiment… I thought it was a bit suspicious, but… ”
“… Are you going to kill me? Or arrest me…?”
“Why me?”
Even when asked the following question, she tilted her head as if it was no big deal.
“Of course… ”
“You saved the cradle from a critical crisis. The achievements you have made are so great that it is hard to even talk about them. Why on earth would I persecute someone like that?”
Then he looked at me with a slightly disappointed look in his eyes.
“Or what? Is this body so unreliable? If that’s really the case, I’m a little disappointed. I supported your cradle life with all my heart and soul… ”
“That’s not possible. I’m always grateful to the principal.”
“Huh… ”
The principal turned her head with a fresh expression, but she couldn’t hide the corners of her mouth that were melting. She soon collected her expression and said with a cough.
“Ahem, anyway, you don’t have to worry about that. The professors who gathered that day were those who were prepared to die to protect their students. They are all people with noble personalities. Even if they hadn’t kept their mouths tightly shut, they would have kept their mouths shut for you.”
“Thank you.”
“What is this between us? But I do feel a little resentful. I will definitely ask your teacher to punish me for deceiving you, so know that.”
“… ”
I couldn’t even guess what the principal’s punishment would be. I was just glad that I wasn’t the one who got hit by that storm. Sorry, principal…
“Anyway, the cause and effect should be clear. I think it’s necessary to know the source of that power. Maybe we can get a clue to deal with them.”
It was a valid question, but I didn’t really have anything to say. Other than the fact that my powers came from Su-ah, I didn’t really know anything about it either.
However, I couldn’t tell her Su-ah’s true identity right away. No matter what, a real witch and someone with witch powers are different. Isn’t Ye-na also imprisoned in An-hwa right now?
Moreover, the principal seemed to have a considerable hatred for them…
“… What a pity.”
The principal muttered with a slightly disappointed expression after hearing my story.
“I was hoping that I could find some clues that I didn’t know about before… ”
“I’m sorry.”
” It happened. It wasn’t your responsibility.”
The principal waved his hand nonchalantly. Before we knew it, the walking path was ending and we had reached the end of the garden.
The principal, who had been walking silently for a while, spoke softly.
“Still, I’m a little happy that you exist.”
“I… am I right?”
“Yeah.”
The principal nodded. Then he opened his mouth in a faint voice.
“Did you know? I grew up being praised as a genius since I was young.”
Bragging about yourself out of the blue…?
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