episode_0295

The main gate of the cradle, which had reopened after a few weeks, was extremely chaotic. The returning students were still intoxicated by the lively atmosphere of victory and were all talking among themselves.

“Hey, don’t stand in line!”

In the middle of it all, a strict-looking female student with braided hair and glasses shouted.

The captain’s armband on his forearm stood out against the pure white uniform. Captain Choi I-re, the captain of the captain’s armband, was burning himself to maintain order in the cradle today as well.

leadership.

Literally, to lead on the right and good path.

To her, who was born into a magical family with the duty to rule the country in the future, these words sounded like a natural belief.

That was the reason why I chose to join the leadership team without hesitation since I was a freshman, and why I ended up rising to the position of leadership team leader.

The last war.

Instead of going to the front lines, Choi I-re volunteered for the capital’s security forces, a position that everyone avoided because it was considered difficult to establish a career.

Whenever society is in chaos, the bottom is always flooded with trash. It was her willing duty to deal with such active warlocks and criminals.

While other students who were unable to go to the front usually expressed regret, Choi I-re was an exception. She felt proud of her choice, which played a major role in stabilizing the security of the capital.

The current leadership activities can also be seen as an extension of that pride.

Someone needed to put a stop to those students who had let loose during the break.

“This is an accelerator. It’s not on the list of approved drugs?”

She frowned when she saw the vial of medicine she had found after emptying her bag.

“Confiscation. And 10 penalty points.”

“10 points… Please, just give me a chance… !”

“Dismissed. Next!!”

Choi I-re kicked the back of a student who was begging for mercy.

The weather was unusually sunny today, which made even the leaders take notice.

No, actually, I should say it’s been like this for the past few weeks.

“Sigh… ”

Choi Ire sighed as if she was exhausted. Beyond her glasses, the bright blue sky of early summer was reflected.

In contrast to that peaceful scenery, her heart was rotting away the whole time.

‘I wonder if he’s okay…’

Choi I-re was dying in despair.

The name of the fever that was eating away at my body and mind was unrequited love.

I was talking about the man I had met as if by fate at the shadow banquet.

Even now, when I close my eyes, his face and voice are vivid in my mind.

He was a model gentleman who encouraged his activities affectionately.

It was such a fateful encounter…

‘Kwon Yuri… Anyway, it’s no help…!’

Choi I-re was busy grinding his teeth.

It was understandable, since he had lost track of the man while trying to catch Kwon Yuri, who had hosted the illegal banquet.

Clearly a real person. He even has considerable connections to the point where he is allowed to enter the cradle and invited to the shadow banquet.

But after that day, the man of destiny disappeared like a mirage.

Even after searching through the directory, he couldn’t find anyone similar to him, so it was truly a crazy and frightening experience for Choi I-re.

‘Judging by his bearing, he is clearly a descendant of a noble family… the 27th generation of the Madou clan, or something similar…’

no.

Choi I-re, who had been lost in thought, suddenly shook his head.

Why are family origins and origins so important?

Even if the man was an insensitive, low-class man from the outskirts, she decided not to care.

If I can feed myself for the rest of my life, that’s enough. It’s not like I don’t have the ability to do that.

‘What should I do… I wonder if you were hurt during this chaos…? Should I even mobilize the family’s servants to look for you…?’

There is only one thing he wants from him. Please, just appear in front of him one more time.

“Hoo… ”

It was around that time that Choi I-re let out a sad sigh.

Suddenly, a tremendous roar from beyond the front door interrupts her reverie.

When Choi I-re woke up from his thoughts, he had an expression on his face that was just like an evil spirit.

You got caught very well. 20 penalty points, and a beating.

“There! Won’t you be quiet? Who dares make a fuss in this sacred place of learning…!”

Choi I-re, who had turned around like that, was about to shout venomously.

She suddenly stopped moving when she discovered something.

“Huh… ?”

It was a strange sight. The students were making way for me as if the sea was parting.

What you see beyond that is a tall male student.

At first glance, you can see a well-trained body and long, cool limbs.

And that shy, bright smile, as if she were embarrassed by the attention directed at her.

Choi I-re quietly raised her hand and pinched her cheek hard.

The cold pain she felt only added to the sense of reality, but even so, she couldn’t believe what she was seeing.

Well, that boy’s face…

“Good morning, Senior Choi Ire.”

“Oh, ahh… ”

A male student stopped in front of the school gate and greeted her, but Choi I-re didn’t know what to do and just let out a stupid groan.

Choi I-re felt so resentful of herself that she wanted to hit her head hard.

But it was also an inevitable force majeure.

My heart was pounding, my face was burning hot, and my weak fingers were barely able to hold onto the blade.

In such an unrealistic situation, it would be more difficult to remain sane.

…But what did you just say?

“Senior… ?”

“…? Yes, senior.”

When Choi I-re blurted out the question without thinking, the male student with a bewildered expression tilted his head in confusion. As if asking why he had to ask such an obvious question.

She was dazed for a moment. Then a bright smile spread across her face like paint.

“Oh my god… ”

“… ?”

Choi I-re was falling apart without me even realizing it. It was a happiness that felt like a dream.

It couldn’t be otherwise. The man she had been looking for appeared in the Cradle’s uniform and called herself senior.

A wave of thoughts was sweeping through her brain. At that time, she wondered if she was lying about her age.

It’s annoying, but there’s no reason not to let it go once in a while.

I haven’t seen your face at the freshman orientation. Did you say you were a transfer student?

… to see yourself?

“Howoo… ”

Her cheeks were filled with innocent joy. No matter how much she thought about it, she couldn’t think of any other reason.

After all, we are destined, Choi I-re thought.

She wiped away the schedule she had for today and began filling the empty space with volunteer work for the boy.

The two of them guided me around the school, encouraged me to join the leadership club, and called me an older sister because my senior was too strict… Ah, is this too fast? Anyway.

Anything is fine with me. Choi I-re must be thinking that way.

Suddenly, her gaze fell on the name tag hanging on the boy’s chest.

“Huh?”

It was a familiar name. No, it was a name that was so familiar that it was stuck in my head.

Her jaw was throbbing and hurting more and more. The pain was making memories more vivid.

It was only a matter of moments before Choi I-re finally discovered the boy’s identity.

“You, you… !”

She spoke with wide eyes and a stutter.

“No way… Black, black, black lotus… !”

“… ? Yes. Black Lotus… Ah. ”

Lee Hyun, who had been looking at her attitude with puzzlement the whole time, finally let out a small exclamation as if he realized something.

After thinking about his attitude for a moment, he bowed his head slightly and apologized to Choi I-re.

“It’s been a while, senior. And I’m sorry about that time.”

“Ha, ha, hau… ”

“I didn’t mean to deceive you, but somehow things turned out that way. I hope you’ll be generous and forgive me.”

“Ah, ahhh… That, that’s why… ”

Choi I-re was struggling like a broken machine, not even thinking about getting angry. On the contrary, Lee Hyeon was busy counting in his mind.

To be honest, I don’t really like Choi I-rae, but anyway, if I join the student council in the future, I’ll see her every day for at least half a year.

There is no need to continue the past grudge. Her relationship with her younger brother, Choi Woo-jin, is not so bad, and Choi I-re is also one of Baek Seo-yeon’s close associates.

I had no intention of continuing to tickle others like I used to. In order to keep the resolution I had shown to Sa Jae-hyeok, I needed to change myself first.

And sometimes laughter is scarier than a knife.

Lee Hyeon, who remembered a phrase he had seen somewhere, extended his hand to Choi I-re in a friendly manner.

“Would you forgive me?”

“Me, I… Uh, yeah… ”

Choi I-re, who didn’t know what to do, ended up nodding shyly. Lee Hyeon smiled brightly and grabbed her hand.

“Thank you, senior. As expected, you are very generous.”

“Hee, heeheet… ”

A sensation as if electricity is flowing through your hands as they touch.

Choi Ire shivered slightly. Lee Hyeon looked at her reddened face and made a bewildered expression.

Are you feeling unwell? You have a high fever.

Even in such a situation, leading activities are worth mentioning. At any rate, at least that passion deserves praise.

Well, it’s not my place to interfere.

“Okay, let’s go in now.”

“Huh? Oh, yeah… Yeah… ”

It was okay since the reconciliation was over. Thinking so, Lee Hyeon exchanged greetings with her and then quickly left through the main gate and disappeared.

Choi I-re was just blankly staring at the place he had left without even thinking about tidying up the students. Then, she remembered something and muttered softly.

“… That’s right. Glasses… ”

***

“Hmm~Hmm~”

Kwon Yuri was walking around the schoolyard, humming a song.

Since it was before the students arrived at school, the area was extremely deserted. She managed to avoid Choi I-re’s gaze and decided to kill some time here.

Although she is known to the world as someone who likes to meddle and has a nosy personality, Kwon Yuri actually enjoys being alone more.

It was a time of reflection where I could fully reflect on myself without having to feel anyone’s inner feelings.

“Oh, by the way… ”

Then she put her hand to her mouth as if remembering something.

“I wonder if our chick is doing well…?”