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Chapter 115 - I Became the Narrow-Eyed Character in the Little Prince Game

I Became the Mastermind Who Betrays the Heroines,but characters keep taking an interest in me.DBT,Korean,Novel,Translation,NEPG,Academy,Fantasy

Kingdom (1)

The final exams, which concluded with a spectacular display, were over.

The academy finally began its vacation.

Of course, vacation didn't bring any significant changes to daily life.

It only meant that going out of the academy became a little more free.

Students still lived in the dormitory buildings, went to classrooms for advanced or supplementary classes during the day, and continued self-study in the library during other times.

It was only called a vacation, but in reality, it was like spending 1.5 semesters.

The only difference was that there were no exams during the vacation.

The overall schedule felt definitely more relaxed than during the semester, but... on the other hand, it also felt excessive for a vacation that only happened once a year.

On the other hand, it was also understandable.

It was because of this intensity that it could be called the best educational institution on the continent.

I was once again reminded of the name, Gallimard.

'Well... good things are good.'

Anyway.

A daily life that didn't deviate from the big picture.

Except for the fact that there was a little more free time, nothing had changed, but there were always people in the world who were good at utilizing even such subtle changes.

Especially me.

As the restrictions on going out were lifted, I could move around much more comfortably.

I didn't have much difficulty going out even normally, as I held the title of chief assistant, but since it was in the form of borrowing the authority of the professor in charge, I was also conscious of it.

Perhaps it was because I had been away from my position a lot recently that I was concerned.

I was glad that the vacation had come at this time.

'It just so happens that I had a lot of things to take care of at the headquarters.'

It was about time that the original story was getting on track.

The businessman was slowly revealing his dirty desires, and the cult was also showing suspicious signs, so we couldn't let our guard down even a little.

I guess the headmaster's prophecy had been bothering me.

I was periodically visiting the headquarters to refine the system.

To prepare for the coming danger.

"Master."

It was another day that passed by in the same way.

I had arrived at Astro's headquarters as usual and was handling work with the vice captain.

Neria handed over the prepared documents one by one.

"This is the data on the mana stone disease that you ordered to investigate last time."

"You said there was definitely new information, right?"

"I found relevant information in the research materials of the black mages that were stored in the border branch."

"Your efforts have paid off."

"However, it seems like it will take some time. Since it's a book written in ancient language, we are having difficulties in deciphering it. Although members who are proficient in languages are working on it... since it's an object that has been exposed to sinister energy for a long time, there is a risk of mental corruption upon contact, so the work is progressing slowly."

"Hmm."

"Fortunately, with the help of the priests since last week, the speed has started to pick up. Perhaps because they were once part of the Lisette, they showed skillful handling of the curses. Currently, we are focusing on the work by sequentially repeating translation and purification. It seems like we can finish the work in about two weeks."

"The priests we took in back then are proving to be helpful."

"I can only admire your foresight, Master."

"Heh heh... I didn't exactly expect this kind of reward, though."

"I will report next."

"Please do."

The never-ending work continues.

I move my pen.

For the record, I didn't bring Irene with me today.

It was due to her voluntary request to stay in the dormitory.

The girl has recently started to pay attention to household chores.

Last time, she asked me to teach her how to cook, and since that day, she has been practicing repeatedly as if she has been captivated by it.

Today, she even cleared her schedule to prepare dinner to coincide with my return.

'It's been a while... since someone has prepared a meal for me.'

Usually, I'm the one who prepares meals most of the time.

It felt new.

Perhaps it's closer to the feeling of a married couple waiting for each other.

I chuckle at the silly thought.

I clear my mind and continue with the rest of my work.

Time seemed to pass particularly quickly.

"It seems like we can wrap up here for today. I will report again as the remaining issues are resolved."

"Good work."

The tedious tasks are finally coming to an end.

I get up from my chair, feeling stiff.

After stretching for a moment, I notice the calendar on one side of my desk.

The date was already pointing to November, reaching the end of autumn.

It was a winter that had suddenly come right before my eyes.

Was it because of the sentimental feeling that was washing over me? My lips, which had become lighter, uttered a word to the vice captain.

The silver-haired girl was looking this way.

I mutter.

"Looking at it like this... it's almost been three years since I met Neria."

A picture imprinted in the depths of my memory.

As I caress the texture with my fingertips, I'm reminded of a season when the snow fell particularly heavily.

It was a winter like a painful scar for someone.

"When I first met Neria... how should I put it? It was like seeing a wounded wild animal."

The girl at that time was quite different.

She was filled with nothing but hatred.

Perhaps it was because of the scar that covered half of her face.

Her eyes were lifeless, devoid of even a trace of vitality.

Her frail hands were on the verge of letting go of the world.

That's when we met.

-You were here.

The hand I extended.

I remember the warmth when I embraced her blood-soaked body.

I don't know how it was for her.

But at least for me, it was one of the few good memories in this world.

I murmur a bit sentimentally.

"I miss it sometimes."

"......"

"How are you doing these days? Are you still going on rampages like before?"

"It's thanks to Master's embrace."

"I don't think I did much, though."

"If you hadn't taken me in on that cold winter day, I would have surely died within a year."

"Ahem."

"Master is the one who saved my life."

"I'm embarrassed."

"It's a precious fact to me."

The girl replies stiffly.

Her tone was rigid as if she was dealing with an uncomfortable person, but in reality, her cheeks were flushed red, and she didn't know what to do.

It seemed that awkwardness remained in the process of dealing with others.

As much time as we spent together, I could tell the difference.

"Hehe... there was a time when Neria used to speak informally to me."

Swish-

With a pleased heart, I stroke her silver hair.

The girl freezes with a gasp.

As I repeat the sensation of my fingertips gently brushing against her, a scene from the past suddenly flashes before my eyes.

It was a time when we both reeked of a fishy, bloody smell.

I recall.

-I'll ask you one last thing.

-Kill me.

-So that I don't become a monster... kill me with your own hands.

-I think you wouldn't regret it.

A flower, withered and pathetic.

It feels like just yesterday I was holding the girl who was sobbing.

How has time passed so quickly?

"You must let me know if the symptoms return. I took measures back then, but we can't be too careful."

"Understood, Master."

"Let's head back for today."

"I will call Lena."

I quietly rise from my seat.

The girl sees me off, matching my movements.

We walk through the corridor without a word, but we must surely be sharing similar recollections.

A winter filled with tears and blood is now tinged with the colors of memory.

"......"

"......"

Silence fell like snow.

***

Meanwhile.

On the shopping street near the academy dormitory.

Irene was shopping alone.

Judging by the time, it seemed she was preparing for dinner.

Her fierce eyes scrutinized the ingredients carefully. She seemed to be taking meal preparation seriously.

She also pondered briefly.

"I'm not good at anything too difficult... what would be good?"

Her hand repeatedly picked up and put down items.

She never knew that preparing a meal for someone else would be this difficult.

When she tried to choose a fancy and impressive menu, her lack of skill held her back, and conversely, when she tried to make a simple menu, she felt a strange sense of wounded pride.

The fox was lost in serious contemplation.

"Haa... did I say I would do it for nothing?"

She let out a soft sigh.

It was a fleeting moment of regret.

Perhaps it had been rash.

She couldn't even chop properly yet, but she had volunteered to prepare dinner. She couldn't help but resent her past self, who had been so eager.

The girl put a few vegetables in her shopping basket with a sulky expression.

At the same time, she muttered.

"It's still difficult."

Irene had a newly set goal.

She wanted to be like that person.

A little annoying, constantly ominous, but on the other hand, she wanted to be like his kind side.

Her sudden interest in cooking was also in the same vein.

Affection or admiration.

The complex mix of emotions made her body feel hot.

The girl recalled the warm stew.


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