episode_0350

“You said something very harsh earlier. I think I was told to die, that my son was a fool, and many other things.”

“… … .”

“It seems like there were some words mixed in that didn’t make any sense, whether it was ‘palbulchul’ or ‘mokseok’ or something, but they were probably similar swear words. Unless you are someone who has a strange speaking habit of mixing compliments in between swear words.”

“… … Well, it wasn’t such a harsh swear word, Professor Harold.”

“Excluding words whose meaning I don’t know, I remember hearing some pretty harsh sounds. So, since when have you thought of me as a crazy, foolish, madman?”

“… … .”

Since when did you think of Harold as a crazy, idiotic madman?

The answer to that was almost certain. Of course, it was from a ‘previous life’.

From the time I was playing the original version of 『Luminor Academy』, Harold was a truly annoying character. Especially when I think about my past, when I did everything I could to break through Lilith’s virgin route.

View Lilith’s exclusive ending. Watch the exclusive ending for Lilith and continue to see the exclusive ending in the next episode. As soon as we start part 2, let’s start with Salvation. Saving Lilith just before the end of Part 2. Even after part 2, he didn’t pay any attention to Lilith for a long time, and then suddenly invaded Blackwood Manor near the end of part 3. Before Part 2 begins, forcefully enter the Blackwood Territory. Watch the solo ending after the harem ending. Watch the harem ending after the solo ending. In addition, all the attempts Lilith made to somehow create a world line that was not eaten by Ethan.

And in all of those episodes, the most annoying character related to Lilith, aside from Ethan, was Harold Lee.

He used all his force to completely eliminate any means that could pose a threat to Ethan, and by accepting all of Ethan’s foolish actions, he was the one who endlessly helped Ethan turn Lilith into a slut, so there was no way he would leave a good impression.

So, of course, my first impression of Harold after coming to this world was that of a ‘stupid son of a wood and stone swordsman’.

‘To be honest, this is almost the same feeling these days.’

Unlike the original character, it was Ethan who was rehabilitated and transformed, not Harold.

Of course, it cannot be denied that because Ethan changed, Harold became a neutral character instead of a villain, but if you look at the contents, in the end, Harold was a person who could become a villain again at any time depending on Ethan’s actions.

To me, who watched Harold in the original, he seemed like nothing more than a swordsman who seemed to spend his whole life protecting his son while being an idiot father who would listen to anything his son asked.

‘… Of course, I can’t tell Harold this as is, so I guess I’ll have to change it up a bit and come up with an excuse.’

Assuming I saw Harold for the first time in this world, what part of him made me think of him as a ‘fool’?

When he condemned Eilia for stealing Ethan’s belongings and Thanasia’s belongings?

When he made me his exclusive maid, making strange excuses like I was the only one who was seeing Ethan properly?

When I saw Ethan sexually harassing me on a regular basis several times, but I ignored it and didn’t say anything?

… No, this just happens in most noble families. It’s absurd to think that Harold is an idiot because of this.

An action he did to Ethan only because he was Harold, something no other noble parent would have done.

Thinking back on what had happened over the past few years, I answered carefully by telling the story of what had happened.

“ji, for the past few years… .”

“… … .”

“From the day Master Ethan started learning swordsmanship until the day he entered the academy, I thought so when I saw Professor Harold training Master Ethan harshly almost every day.”

“… Hmm?”

Harold frowns and looks at me, as if he doesn’t immediately understand my answer.

I fully expected this kind of reaction. At first glance, there seemed to be no connection between bullying his son and him being an idiot.

However, I already know from my knowledge of the original work that Harold is a man who cannot live without Ethan, so I was able to guess why Harold’s actions ended up being acts of love for Ethan.

“The answer is a little strange. Usually, it would be difficult to feel love for a father who treats his son harshly. Don’t you understand that they usually put people through hard training to protect their family’s honor or their own face?”

“… If Professor Harold had been the type of person who valued the family’s honor and reputation more than Master Ethan’s happiness, Master Ethan would have been learning swordsmanship even before I joined the Blackwood family.”

“… … .”

“However, Master Ethan did not seem particularly interested in handling a sword or learning magic. At that time, Master Ethan was a man who lived as he wanted, eating when he wanted to, sleeping when he wanted to, and even coming into a restaurant in the middle of the night saying he was hungry several times and telling them to give him something to eat.”

“… Hmm, let’s continue.”

Harold frowns a little because the words seem to slightly disparage the childhood Ethan.

I thought it would not be a good decision to mention this part further, so I hurried to explain the latter part.

“It was about six months after I became his exclusive maid that Master Ethan began learning the sword in earnest. And there was no intervention from Professor Harold in the process of creating that motivation. I only helped Master Ethan because he thought he should learn how to use a sword on his own. Isn’t that right?”

“… I remember well what happened a long time ago.”

“Waiting for a long time without any pressure for Master Ethan to make up his mind, and to make sure that Master Ethan can grow as quickly as possible once he has made up his mind… Helping with your body and mind is something most parents cannot do, Professor Harold.

How could I, who have watched Master Ethan closely for so many years, think that Professor Harold is not a fool?”

“Heh, heh heh.”

… Did I get over it somehow?

Judging from the fact that he smiled slightly after hearing what I said, I think the excuse itself worked pretty well.

As I was thinking that maybe I could somehow get away with it by getting into the mood, Harold made eye contact with me and gave me a strange smile that I couldn’t tell what he was talking about.

“As expected, you are the only one who sees me and Ethan properly. Now that I think about it, I think it was a good decision to have you as Ethan’s exclusive maid a few years ago.”

“… Is that so?”

“Actually, I had no intention of dismissing you as Ethan’s exclusive maid just because you thought I was a crazy idiot and a madman. Ethan will need you anyway.”

“Thank you.”

“And as you said, it is true that I did something for Ethan’s sake that had nothing to say even if I was called a madman. What kind of aristocratic parent, upon hearing that their child is entering the academy, would think of following him and becoming a professor?”

… Still, I’m glad. It seems like Harold himself knows that he is a madman.

I don’t know exactly what part of my answer he liked, but luckily it didn’t look like I was going to stop being Ethan’s exclusive maid any time soon.

At least the Harold I knew was not a sinister character whose inner thoughts were different from what he said on the outside.

“He has the personality to say whatever he wants even in front of people higher than him, and he even has eyes that seem to see right into the other person’s heart. Looking at you like that, you are definitely… You look just like someone from when you were young.”

“Yes?”

“… It’s nothing. Then, please take good care of Ethan in the future, Lilith.”

“Ah, yes. thank you… .”

I’m not sure what he said at the end or what he meant, but anyway, the situation itself seems to have passed without incident.

Admired by my own ability to improvise, I sighed in relief.

-Tuk.

“Now, let’s go in. I’ve been holding on to my son’s lover for too long.”

“Ai, a lover… . Well, I’m not in that kind of relationship with Master Ethan… .”

“There is no need to hide it from my eyes. Because I was already convinced of it since the last time I saw you at the mansion. Have I ever prevented Ethan and you from meeting since then?

“Oh, no. I don’t think that happened… .”

“Anyway, Ethan doesn’t have a publicly known fiancé, so there’s no problem with you pretending to be his lover. It wouldn’t be a good idea for me to meddle too much in my son’s personal affairs.”

“… … yes. I will refer to it.”

… I don’t know what happened, but Harold officially gave me permission to have a temporary relationship with Ethan.

It was a little difficult to understand how the story ended up like this, but for now, I’m satisfied with the fact that I didn’t get fired and kept my position as the exclusive maid.

With that thought in mind, the moment I was about to say goodbye to Harold… .

“Thank you so much for today’s teaching, Professor Harold. See you in the next class… .”

“Get away from him right now… ! This, this thief cat… !”

“… … ?”

“… … ?”

Harold and I’s eyes moved simultaneously at the sound of someone’s familiar voice coming from a bit far away.