episode_0280

“Isn’t it too late?”

Although they were successful in reporting Marquis Teresia’s crimes to the imperial family, it was too late.

Because the Marquis had kept it so tightly bound, the proof took longer than expected.

Thanks to this, most of the major events that could have taken place at the after-party venue had already passed.

Since the greeting process between families would have gone by naturally, there was a possibility that they would have parted ways without ever meeting Karsene.

What a rare opportunity this is.

We now have this much time to be alone together.

I even brought him some news that he might be happy to hear.

That can’t be.

Harnie grabbed the hem of her skirt and hurried her steps.

“Should I have gone and looked at the building structure a little…?”

She wandered around for a long time.

Unlike last year, the after-event party building had been remodeled, and even that had been restructured into a new structure, so it was hard to know where to go.

Harni walked down the hallway again, feeling as if he had rushed too much, but with only one thought in mind: he had to find Karcein.

Right then.

A hand appears from somewhere and grabs her arm, leading her.

“What is it? Who are you─”

When the flustered Harnie turned her head and tried to resist, her opponent pushed her against the wall with force.

Thick, rough hands.

Much larger and heavier hands.

That’s clearly a man’s hand.

Only then did Harnie come to his senses.

‘Oops, I made a mistake…!’

I forgot, but she is safe because she has Carcein.

Despite countless rumors, intrigues, and engagements, the mere fact that she has a fiancé named Karsine creates a solid wall.

That is, because they are protected.

I was able to travel safely because a man named Karsain was watching over me.

But at this moment, it exposes its greatest weakness.

Without Carcein, Harnier is alone.

She is just a weak noble lady who can be targeted by anyone.

Whether it’s social circle or a literary world.

In either case, it would not have been surprising if someone who disliked the engagement with Karsain had sent someone to ruin things.

‘I have to get rid of it…!’

How have you held out until now?

There is only a hill left in front of you.

I couldn’t lose everything so meaninglessly.

I had to push it out at all costs.

For herself, and to reach the man she had in mind, Carcein.

however.

As my vision gradually adjusts to the dark, I can see his face.

The blue color disappeared and the hair became pitch black.

Even the same colored pupils can be seen underneath.

He puts his index finger to his lips and asks for something.

“Shh. Don’t make any noise. Harnie.”

Anyone could tell it was Karcein.

A sense of relief.

Surely it had to come.

Because the one who was trying to attack her defenseless self and disrupt her plan was none other than Karsine.

But… why is that?

At this moment, Harnie begins to think completely differently.

‘T, this is no way…’

Backed against one wall.

Blocking the wall with your arms to keep it from going out.

Even the faces that have become closer here.

Isn’t that the situation that Mina was talking about?

-Wall kicking?

-Yes. It is said to be an action in a romantic relationship where a man forcefully pushes a woman against a wall!

As Mina said.

The behavior is said to be an act of affection shown to a woman he is interested in.

It’s common for men to show off their charms, but…

-I heard that it’s not just simple interest, but it usually leads to a kiss here?

-What, what is it?

-The position is just like that. The woman is trapped and can’t move, and the man’s face is close. This distance is the perfect distance for a kiss!

I heard that it continued like that.

I didn’t believe it at first, but…

This situation is exactly like the example Mina mentioned.

At a distance where our breaths can almost touch each other.

Even the sound of breathing can be heard in the slightly lowered posture.

There is no distance greater than this for our bodies and hearts to come closer together.

– In such a case, if a woman wants to express her feelings honestly, she just has to carefully close her eyes! Next… Hehehe. The young lady has to take care of things with the young master, right?

-What, what are you talking about! I, I don’t have anything to do with Carcein…!

-Ouch! Miss, don’t hit me! T-! You mustn’t open your eyes until the other person pulls away. Got it?!

-I don’t know, I don’t know! Get out!

My heart started pounding.

Without realizing it, heat began to rise all over my skin.

My body was twisted and I didn’t know what to do.

Even though my face felt like it was blushing with embarrassment.

As a woman, my expectations could not be hidden.

I closed my eyes carefully.

With a trembling heart.

“…”

however.

Nothing has changed from before.

Is time passing slowly?

Why doesn’t it feel like I’m touching anything?

When such questions arose.

Karsine muttered quietly.

“You don’t have to close your eyes.”

“…Huh?”

“I told you not to make any noise, I didn’t tell you to close your eyes.”

…What kind of nonsense is this?

“No, what… Did I hit you or something? Why are you so scared?”

Harnie opened her eyes on her own at the absurd answer that followed.

“This, then what kind of behavior is this?”

“Is this it?”

Karsine answered, tilting his head as if he was being sarcastic.

“Uh… It doesn’t really mean anything. Well, I just did it for show…”

“Huh.”

After receiving the answer and opening my eyes, I could understand.

Karsine seemed unaware of anything.

What is this act?

‘What? Then…’

Was it just me who had such strange expectations?

My heart, which had been extremely excited and trembling, quickly gave way to shame and embarrassment, and my veins started to form a cross somewhere.

It wasn’t audible, but there must have been a cracking, breaking sound coming from somewhere.

Feeling the pain, Karsine swallowed dry saliva and asked.

“Uh… Harnie?”

“…”

“Ha, Harnie?”

She starts to approach with brisk strides.

Carcein had a hunch.

Also, there will be a red handprint on your back.

“Eww!”

***

‘Okay. I need to know what the problem is.’

I just have two footsteps.

I had to be on guard, so I took Harnie with me and pretended to be her lover.

Did I do something wrong here again?

Harnie, who was very angry, just walked down the street without saying a word.

But Harnie doesn’t know the way, so he wanders around all over the place.

I had no choice but to step forward, for fear that I might step on a strange trap if I continued like this.

“…Um, that’s not the way.”

-Tingle!

His sharp eyes were fixed on me. A cold sweat ran down my back without me realizing it.

I can’t help but flinch at the heat that hasn’t cooled down yet.

Still, I guess I have to say what I have to say. I cleared my throat and said.

“But you still have to go straight. If you keep going like this without knowing the way, you’ll end up wandering around and having a hard time.”

“…”

“Okay. Let’s go. If we don’t want to be misunderstood, we should dance at least once.”

Unlike the previous time when he had been pushed against the wall, this time he tried to guide her by lightly holding her hand, and Harnie began to follow him obediently.

“Just this once.”

“Yep.”

As I walked with my nerves tense, I soon arrived at the lobby.

‘…I guess it would be better to ask that later?’

Because the timing is not good.

“It seems like it’s the last song.”

“Really?”

“Let’s go quickly. We’ll be late if we keep doing this.”

The intro begins with a quick start.

Even though we were dancing together for the first time in a while, there wasn’t any major inconvenience.

Since it was something that happened earlier, I couldn’t bring it up then, but I think it’s okay to talk about it now. Since it’s an important conversation to have while dancing, there’s no one to listen.

“Harnie. There’s something I couldn’t tell you earlier, but I have something to ask you.”

“If you’re going to bring up that topic again…!”

Bam.

“…!”

“You better be prepared for what will happen?”

Are you saying that I’m going to get stamped on my foot by that robber?

It was eerie for a remark made with a smile.

I quickly shook my head.

“That’s not it! That’s not it!”

“Then what is it?”

I asked calmly, changing the conversation to another topic.

“Why is there a tracker on you?”

“Tracker?”

“A little while ago, someone was following you in the hallway. When I showed up and was next to you, he retreated, but judging by the sound of his footsteps, he was clearly chasing you.”

“Are you talking about… me?”

She thought for a moment, then smiled and answered.

“It won’t be a big deal. There’s always someone out there who’s after me anyway. It was my mistake. I didn’t go to a safe place, but went to a dark place because I was in a hurry.”

“…”

“I’m sorry. I’ll be more careful. It’s not something you should worry about.”

…That’s what they say.

Well, it was a face that seemed to have some kind of guess.

It won’t work.

I have to ask this.

“Harnie. Don’t do that, tell me─”

But at that moment.

Before I could finish speaking, a loud bang came from somewhere.

─Gyaaaah!

People screamed in confusion.

The reason was simple.

-Tingle!

Because the chandelier was falling from above my head.

Because the building itself was shaking and strange tree trunks were rising up.

and.

It was the same here.

“Harnie!”

“Ouch!”

-Thud!

“Harnie. Are you okay?”

“Yes, yes. I’m fine. More than that…”

I know that too.

As soon as I looked around, I realized why this chaotic atmosphere had arisen.

‘Oh my god. I never thought that would happen…!’

It suddenly comes to mind.

This afterthought route basically ends after you complete the event and finish the episode.

However, apart from performing this event properly, one event appears with a very small probability.

-Krrr…!

“That, that’s…!”

“It’s a demon. It’s a demon!”

“Why is the devil here!”

-Tiring!

▶Episode V. The Aftermath of the Martial Arts Tournament is in progress.◀

▶Proceed with the event that takes place in the venue.◀

[ Events performed so far (3/4) ]

▶The last event has been designated.◀

▶The Demons’ Offensive Event is Forced!◀

▶Eliminate all the demons within the hall.◀

[Number of Demons: 50]

None other than in the form of an event called the Demons’ Offensive.

But I felt a strange sense of discomfort about this event.

Normally you would think it was just bad luck…

‘It’s strange.’

This event is one that happens regardless of time. Even then, the best timing existed much earlier.

But, why is it appearing at this timing?

At this point, when I just met Harnie and came here?

Not only that, the chandelier fell exactly on Harnier’s head.

Not only the shattered fragments, but also objects flying from other places aimed for Harnie once more.

I can’t help but feel uncomfortable.

This is too blatant.

‘no way…’

Is there something wrong with Harnie?