◈ Chapter 433 The way to jump over (1)
Rudger looked down at the ballroom from the railing on the second floor.
The contest is over, but the prom isn’t over yet.
Pairs of students were dancing a waltz, holding hands.
A shy girl with her head lowered or a boy with a blushing face could be seen everywhere.
Among them, quite unusual combinations also stood out.
It was Aidan, who was hesitant and stepping, and Tacy Freead, who was delighted and led the way.
Iona and Leo were also near the two of them.
Although there was quite a difference in height, Iona was naturally following Leo’s steps.
Rudger laughed silently inwardly.
It was a fresh and peaceful sight.
It is an unsuitable place for oneself who is full of lies.
But at this moment, at least watching is acceptable.
Because the night of the festival is not yet over.
* * *
“Okay.”
Gregorium raised his upper body, clutching his aching head.
The blanket that covered him fell to the floor.
“here is… … .”
Abandoned wagon with no one in it.
Gregorium did not understand why he was lying here.
My mind was hazy and dull, as if I had been in a long dream.
“Oh yeah. First, go back home… … .”
Gregorium got off the carriage muttering to himself as if he had remembered something.
He picked up his luggage and walked slowly towards the train station.
Zero Order, who was watching the scene from the roof of the building, asked his subordinate.
“How long did it take?”
“Exactly three days.”
“Hmm. 3 days.”
“What do you think?”
At the question of a subordinate disguised as a coachman, Zero Order smiled and shrugged.
“To be honest, it is very vague. If I had woken up a little earlier, I would have given up my doubts, and if I had been a little later, I would have been sure.”
Zero Order’s eyes narrowed.
“To be so right, the time is too precious. I don’t know anything else, but I know that the seal has weakened. I knew it was about to happen, but it’s not a very good sign.”
“… … Is that apostle so dangerous?”
At the subordinate’s question, Zero Order shrugged.
“All apostles are dangerous. The fact that they are born with power is not something to be taken lightly. Especially the guy. Our apostles don’t get along very well, but that doesn’t mean they’re bad either.”
“Is that so.”
“But he is different. Enmity against all apostles, and all of us against him. What we pursue in the first place is the same, but different.”
The worst thing of all was the guy’s authority.
“He is a sly and cowardly fellow. He won’t even try to fight unless it’s in his favor. So I sent a canary like this, and I’m a little worried, but it’s a happy ending.”
“Then may I go take a look?”
“no.”
Zero Order said firmly.
It was a look that I couldn’t see in him who usually told me to do whatever I did.
In other words, it meant that going to the apostle in the dream was dangerous.
“Even you, the Dream Walker, are no match for him. It’s the same even if all of your schools come together. If you go, you will surely die.”
“Then what will Gregorium do?”
“Leave it for now. I’ve been sleeping for quite some time, but coming back means I haven’t faced him.”
Zero Order muttered as he watched Gregorium walk away.
“But just in case you don’t know, you should keep the tail attached.”
* * *
Time passed after the long-awaited prom.
Even in everyday life, changes have occurred steadily.
The biggest change among them would be related to [House of Verdi].
The overwhelming performance of the magic dress that Line showed at the ball went viral.
Considering the number of people present and the majority of them being nobles, it was natural.
The story of the House of Verdi dress came out in all kinds of social circles, and love calls from people who wanted to wear a magic dress never stopped.
Thanks to this, Violetta had a busy day every day, but her expression was brighter than ever.
Recently, requests to collaborate with other brands came in, and her reputation soared day by day.
Another notable change was the line if you did.
Line, who became the winner of the Miss Contest, quickly emerged as Ceorn’s hot potato.
In fact, even at the beginning of the semester, she was well known for her mysterious and beautiful appearance, even though she was a commoner.
However, the appearance of wearing a magic dress, the boldness of recommending a dance to Ludgar, and the close friendship with Erendir all became the top concerns.
Thanks to this, Line had to feel tired from the students pretending to know and be close to her every day.
Aren’t you glad to be treated like you’re not used to?
Not at all.
Line also thought it important to make friends with someone.
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‘But how can I get close to you when you can clearly see my inner feelings like that?’
Of course, if you think rationally, you can hang out knowing that.
Originally, human relationships weren’t always goodwill.
It was enough to match the rhythm appropriately, smile and maintain a good line.
But Line didn’t become that way.
It was because there was something like a physiological reluctance due to the influence of the decision she was born with.
‘Aww. I’m tired.’
Previously, he had received attention while participating in the magic suppression clinical trial, but compared to then, it was much more difficult now.
Fortunately, thanks to Erendir and Freuden, they did not openly bother or openly approach them.
“Are you okay?”
Erendir asked with a worried face from the side.
But strangely, there were also mixed eyes that seemed to be jealous of this side.
no way. probably not
Line decided not to doubt the pure kindness of her senior.
“I’m very tired, but lately I’ve calmed down a bit and I’m fine.”
“Well, I would do that.”
Erendir nodded, saying that he had a guess.
After the ballroom contest, Line’s popularity among male students skyrocketed.
In particular, since she is a commoner rather than an aristocrat, the fact that she seems more approachable also contributed to her popularity.
Even so, there were women who approached Line, but no men.
It was because of Freuden Ulburg and Henry Presto.
Since the two of them were openly protecting Line, they couldn’t even think of approaching her unless they were very much in a relationship.
Freuden did all of this quietly, out of sight of Line, and Line did not know that it was happening.
Erendir shook his head, recalling the image of Freyden.
‘I tried my best to deny it, but when I look at it, I look like the Ulburg family head.’
Perhaps Freuden would have hated it if he heard it.
Because he didn’t get along well with his father.
“Oh right.”
At that moment, Rinne lifted her head, as if she had remembered something.
“I have a place to go. I’ll wake up first.”
“Where are you going?”
“Mr. Rudger’s office!”
“what?”
At the mention of Ludger’s name, Erendir’s eyes suddenly filled with bewilderment.
“You, can’t you already… … . Somehow, it was unusual from the ballroom that day.”
“yes?”
Riné wondered what Erendir meant, but later realized what he was talking about and turned his face red.
“No, it’s not like that! The senior is misunderstanding!”
“Otherwise, why are you visiting the teachers’ office?”
“I mean, I’m going to learn source code magic. There are many other people besides me who will go get it.”
“ah.”
Erendir also nodded as if he understood.
“If you get the framework this time, that’s it.”
“In the end, it’s proof that you’ve consistently been in the rankings. How hard have you been studying?”
“yes? Isn’t that the student’s duty?”
“… … sphere. That’s right.”
Erendir’s expression sank gloomily.
It was because he hadn’t been able to properly perform his duty as a student.
“I’ll go first!”
It is an opportunity to learn new magic.
Linen was excited and headed to the teachers’ room where Rudger was waiting.
Every passing student on the way recognized Line, but Line tried to ignore them.
When I arrived, there were quite a few people waiting in the office.
and its center.
The image of Rudger sitting at the desk in the office stood out the most.
“Have you come?”
Even though he was given the source code, his original magic, his voice was indifferent.
Line recalled the warm voice Ludger had given her at the ballroom.
Like scattered sand crumbs, the scene that was clearly a vivid reality at that time was distant like a dream.
“Everyone has gathered. As you all know, this is the place where I give you the 4th framework of my source code magic.”
Rudger glanced around at the students.
From left to right, Flora Lumos, Julia Plumhart, Tacy Freeard, and Leo.
And it was Line who came in last.
“As promised, I will give you the last framework containing source code magic tricks. Come out in the order in which names are called.”
At those words, each of the students approached Rudger, full of tension and anticipation.
As if keeping his word, Rudger gave everyone a framework.
As a result, students who have consistently ranked in the rankings throughout the semester can use Rudger’s source code.
“Do you have any other questions?”
“Can I pass this on to someone else?”
It was Julia Plumheart who asked that question.
Everyone else turned to her, as if they hadn’t expected to ask such a question here.
But Julia was staring at Rudger with her usual, incomprehensible smile.
It’s as if you spread your precious magic to anyone and expect a reaction.
“Does not matter.”
But Rudger’s answer was enough to cause even greater surprise.
“Is that really true?”
Even Julia, who asked the question, cautiously asked as if not expecting it.
“Why should I lie here? It doesn’t matter if you go out right now and spread it far away. Rather, I would recommend it.”
“Why?”
It was Flora who asked this time.
She gave me a fiery look as if she really didn’t understand.
“That’s the magic Mr. Ludgar created.”
“okay. I made it. And I gave it to you.”
“Isn’t his poison magic a very important secret to a wizard?”
“If you really didn’t want anyone to know about this, then I wouldn’t give you any reason.”
“but… … .”
“You can let others know, or you can dismantle the source code and reconstruct it in your own way. Whatever you do, it’s your freedom. Just one thing, I hope you don’t sell it for money.”
Even with that statement, the students still looked unconvinced.
“What if there is a way to use the source code that I don’t know about?”
“Is that possible? That someone else knows something that the founder, Mr. Rudger, doesn’t?”
“Even if you made it, why are you so sure it will be perfect?”
“That’s because Mr. Rudger made it.”
“Do you think I am perfect?”
At that point, Flora kept her mouth shut.
However, a slightly sullen expression said, ‘Isn’t that so?’ It seemed to be full of emotions of repulsion.
“I appreciate that you rate me highly, but I am also a person who makes mistakes and fails. I can’t say that everything I know is true or right. If you believe so, I recommend that you change your mind.”
“Because it inhibits the scalability of thought?”
It was Rinne who opened her mouth.
Rudger nodded in satisfaction with the answer.
“That’s it. The moment I believe my magic is complete, the source code ends there. No further development. But if you keep thinking it was wrong and find ways to improve, then that’s the real beginning.”
We share various opinions, collide, find consensus, and seek the best way.
The world has developed that way.
It was the same with magic.
“Take an example. Rumors circulated that a man-eating beast race lived in the remote southern lands. It was an adventurer who was exploring the remote area who insisted on the words. Will the people who heard it really believe it?”
“You believe, won’t you?”
“Even if there is only testimony without evidence?”
“that… … I don’t think so.”
“However, what if the same claim that there is a man-eating beast race had been made by a famous archaeologist or historian rather than an adventurer? Someone with a very prominent reputation in academia.”
After thinking for a while, the students all came up with the same answer.
“Yes, everyone will believe that.”
“Why do you think so?”
“Yes, because he has a reputation he has built up in academia. If someone like that made a claim, he would give it a lot of credence even if there was no evidence.”
Rudger nodded.
“But, if that person intentionally spread distorted information like that. What are you going to do then?”
