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True to her nickname, the Witch of Flames, Reina rushed at Leo as if she was going to spit fire out of her mouth, causing a commotion.
Of course, Leo easily avoided Reina like that.
“Ugh… … . Ugh… … !”
Reina, with her hands on her knees, let out a ragged breath.
“Let me hit you once… … . Let me hit you once, honey… … !”
Leo let out a light sigh as he watched Reina praying earnestly in an unusual voice and approached her.
“Just hit me once.”
At those words, Reina’s eyes sparkled and she raised her fist.
and…….
bean-!
He lightly patted Leo’s head.
It was a very different punishment from the way he rushed at me with the attitude that he would spit fire from his whole body at any moment.
“The kid is acting up.”
Reina grumbles, lightly shaking her palms, and Leo shrugs his shoulders as he watches her.
Rune, who was watching the scene from a distance, opened his eyes wide in surprise.
‘There’s no way that guy would accept anyone so easily.’
Of course, Leo’s words were a bit rude at first sight.
But even so, he doesn’t have a personality good enough to accept that.
‘And the Flame Witch is also surprising.’
Flame Witch Reyna Zerdinger.
A knight class hero with overwhelming skills and achievements.
As a student at Seirun, I had met Reina a few times.
In particular, he has a deep connection with Eren Lunda, the father of Runia, who is a teacher in Seirun and the head of the Lunda family, and they have conquered the world of heroes together.
That’s why Rune was quite close with Reina.
Reina has a refreshing and cool personality and is a very likable person, but once she gets angry, she displays intense, fiery anger.
It was surprising that Reina, who had heard words that were enough to make her angry, just let it go with a light nod.
‘I don’t think it’s because I’m tired.’
I could tell that he was letting Leo off the hook because he knew he had quite a persistent personality.
“Ending it lightly with a honey chestnut. That’s not like Reina.”
As Rune walked away, Reina crossed her arms and smiled.
“You’re the boyfriend of the student council president, right? There’s no way you can do that.”
“But don’t you think that’s too generous? And this kid. He’s so annoying. You could just punch him straight in the face.”
Rune said half seriously, half joking.
“I thought about that too.”
Reina glanced at Leo.
Then, he smiled and ruffled Leo’s hair.
“He’s annoying, but strangely, I wouldn’t say he’s annoying. He has a cocky look in his eyes, but that’s also quite cute.”
Leo said calmly, looking at Reina, who was stroking his head.
“Maybe it’s because he’s just like my son. Because he’s like my son.”
“Are you really going to die? Is that something you say to a girl who has never even held a man’s hand?”
Leo snickered as Reina grabbed Leo’s hair and spoke in a murderous voice.
“I don’t think there were any men who caught my eye anyway.”
Reina tilted her head at those words.
“It’s strange. You seem to know me so well. Have we met somewhere before?”
“Maybe so.”
Reina put her hand on her chin and looked at Leo with a serious face as he shrugged his shoulders.
Reina said, looking closely at Leo’s face.
“You must be having a lot of girls around?”
“Sleep. You two should go away.”
At that moment, Rune came between Leo and Reina.
Reina smiled brightly at the sight.
“Don’t worry, Student Council President Rune. She’s not my type, and the age difference between us is too big.”
Reina said with her arms crossed.
“And crucially, he’s also your boyfriend.”
“He’s not my boyfriend.”
Reina looked surprised at Rune’s words.
“Then what is the relationship?”
“I’m going to tease you from now on.”
“… … .”
Reina scratched her head.
“Am I getting old? Kids these days are so bold.”
‘We are older than you.’
While Rune muttered to himself.
Reina said.
“I’m on my way to see Marquis Plov right now. You too? Let’s go together.”
“yes.”
Rune nodded and walked with Reina.
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“By the way, Runia, Eiran, and Karl, why aren’t you following me?”
Leo said as Rune tilted his head and looked back.
“You’ll deal with the Delard nobles instead of us. So you won’t get involved in any troublesome matters.”
“but.”
Rune scratched his head.
There was a bit of a commotion when we arrived, but anyway, since we had officially visited Delaard, it was fine.
Their kindness cannot continue to be ignored.
It was clear that Rune’s right and left arms, Runia and Eiran, would be appropriately harming the nobles so as not to bother Rune.
Then we can make up the assortment.
“This is a big deal. If you’re talking about the Black Flame Pillar, it must be related to the evil of the beginning. The nobles of the country where such an incident occurred are all fools blinded by their ambition for success.”
Reina clicked her tongue.
She too was troubled by the Delard nobles who rushed at her as soon as she arrived.
Her personality was such that she wanted to sweep everything away, but unfortunately, she came to this country as the representative of Jerdinger and Rodren to investigate the case.
‘I’m past the age where I could think and do whatever I wanted like I used to.’
Reina whetted her appetite.
‘Are there any good men out there?’
Reina, who had thought about that, glanced at Leo.
‘Come to think of it, her eyes… … look a bit like mine?’
I guess that’s why I felt so friendly.
‘Hmm… … If I had gotten married a little earlier, I would have had children like Celia and Lee.’
“I thought you were just thinking nonsense,” said Reina, snickering.
“Anyway, since I’ve come to the Plov territory… … I have to meet the owner… … But seeing the appearance of the Delard nobles, I don’t have high expectations.”
“Don’t worry about that. Marquis Plov is a decent person.”
“You seem to know a lot?”
“I heard that you have a good reputation among the people of Yeongji. I also heard that the reason you didn’t come out to greet people as a representative is because you have a lot of work to do to deal with the disturbance in Yeongji.”
“Huh? I guess he’s a pretty sane person.”
Reina smiled brightly.
After a while.
Leo arrived at the familiar entrance to the office of the Marquis Plov.
One of the knights guarding the front of the office asked Reina.
“What brings you here?”
“I am Reyna Zerdinger, dispatched from the Lordren Empire. This is Rune Orweni, the student council president of Seirun.”
“Huh?!”
The knight was taken aback by the appearance of the giant.
Among the current generation of heroes, Reina Zerdinger has an outstanding reputation, and the next generation… no, the student council president of Seirun, who is even praised as the strongest great magician of the current generation.
The knight, frozen in place by the appearance of two giants he would never dare meet in his entire life, spoke flusteredly.
“Yes, I will inform the lord of my visit. Please wait a moment.”
The knight who had spoken thus far knocked on the door and went inside.
“You’ve been well trained.”
“That’s true, but I also feel respect for the lord.”
Reina and Rune muttered as they looked at the knight’s attitude.
There are many strong knights in the world.
However, knights who truly follow and serve their lord are rare.
That means the lord must treat his knights with sincerity.
‘… … Even if the world lines are different. Father is Father.’
Leo glanced at Reina.
The reason why Dade and Rayna never got married and why she was never born.
That’s probably because Reina hasn’t lost her strength.
She became a hero through and through.
That’s why I probably wouldn’t have met Dade.
Naturally, as a hero, I would not have had the opportunity to meet men.
In Leo’s worldline, Reina was also an upright and honest person.
A person who has lost strength but continues on the path he has set for himself to the end.
The reason why Reina chose Dade even though she could have been a much better mistress of the family.
That’s because Dade’s character is better than anyone else’s.
As a lord, always think of your people.
It may seem easy, but it is not easy to do once you are born as a human.
‘Especially because my father is an ordinary person.’
He wasn’t born with the qualities of a hero.
Just an infinitely kind and upright person.
Although he half-jokingly and half-seriously said that he couldn’t get married because of his personality, it was more likely that he just couldn’t meet someone who met Reina’s standards.
When Leo was looking at the door.
The office door opened.
What was shown with him was the interior of a simple office.
A familiar sight to Leo.
Meanwhile, Dade was standing there welcoming the three people.
“Meet the great hero of Rodren and the student council president of Seirun. I am Deid Flov, the lesser Lord of Flov.”
Reina, the eldest, greeted Dade on behalf of the group.
“It’s nice to meet you, Marquis Plov. My name is Reina Jerdinger, and I am the representative of Rodren sent to investigate this incident.”
“Ah. I heard you were very manly… … . I was surprised to find you so delicate and beautiful.”
“Ohhohoho. I am beautiful.”
At Dade’s words, Reina covered her mouth and smiled elegantly.
Because I felt that Dade’s words were not words of flattery or to show off, but words that came from the heart.
‘He’s a good person.’
I could tell right away.
There are many bad nobles in the world.
However, there are quite a few good nobles, although not as many as bad nobles.
Reina has met many such good nobles.
But still, Dade’s first appearance was quite impressive.
A gentle and soft impression.
Warm atmosphere.
‘He’s like a gentle breeze.’
Reina, who felt a strange attraction to Dade’s first impression, continued the conversation.
“You have recorded each and every one of the witnesses’ accounts very well.”
“Yes. It’s very important.”
A shadow fell over Dade’s face.
“I hope nothing bad happens.”
“Don’t worry about that. We’re here to solve it.”
Rune spoke in a serious voice at Dade’s words.
“It’s trustworthy.”
Dade smiled gently.
Rune smiled gently as she looked at such a Deid.
‘He’s a good guy. Is this the kind of person you call a father?’
Rune, who had already heard about the life of Leo Plov, looked closely at Deid.
Among the great heroes, none could compare to Lisinas in his ability to judge people.
It can’t be helped.
Because it is the vision that saved the world from destruction.
However, through countless experiences, Rune also gained the insight to see through people, although not as much as Lisinas.
In the eyes of such a rune, Deidre was a ‘good’ person.
‘topper…….’
Rune muttered to himself.
‘… … So these kinds of people live in this world.’
When Rune stared blankly at Deidre.
Leo thought to himself.
‘Rishinas risked everything for people like his father.’
A kind and gentle person.
A person who lives an ordinary life but knows how to make those around him/her warm.
A person who may not have a huge impact on the world, but can lead the world in the right direction, even if only in a small way.
Leo took a sip of the tea that was served to the guests.
‘People think that powerful heroes lead the world.’
Leo put down his teacup and looked at Dade.
‘That’s half true and half false.’
In the past, Leo carried the world’s hopes as the last great hero.
It wasn’t what I wanted.
Because he was just taking on the wishes and hopes of his friends.
But there was a moment in the final battle when I thought, ‘I can’t win.’
It wasn’t just memories with my colleagues that came to mind.
‘Many people I’ve met and parted with in my life.’
Many people who shared a relationship even in the midst of the swamp of a time of disaster.
It wasn’t that anything special came to mind.
The kindness and warmth that was shown to me in my ordinary daily life.
‘When I thought I had failed, for some reason those thoughts gave me strength.’
I wish there were more people like that in this world.
Even after being reincarnated, I couldn’t figure out why I had thought of that for a long time.
But Leo could tell why through Dade.
‘That was also the reason why Lisinas tried to save the world without paying a price.’
Many people who have influenced my life, knowingly or unknowingly.
He wanted to save the world and repay the kindness shown to him by those people.
‘I was able to understand Risinas’s heart by looking at my father.’
A hero is someone who represents ordinary but good people.
Those who are influenced by them and lead the world to a better place.
‘Even I was influenced and saved the world.’
In particular, the relationship shared with great heroes… … .
The kindness shown by people whose names I don’t even know… … .
Leo felt that the existence of someone like Dade was a small compensation for the hardships he had endured in his past life.
This is also the reason why I didn’t take the rune and go straight to the place where Erebos was resurrected.
‘I wanted to make that Luna guy meet his father.’
In Leo’s view, Luna is stuck in the past.
It won’t be just Luna.
‘Arrondo too… … . Lisinas too… … .’
Aron, whom I met for the first time.
I met Risinas indirectly through the students at Lumeren.
‘Maybe even Dwendo.’
Leo closed his eyes.
Trapped in the past.
no.
To be exact, the time each of them died… … . I wondered if time had stopped during the time when they had passed on their burden to themselves.
‘… … It must be a feeling of guilt.’
He would have blamed himself for having to pass on the burden and pain.
Because we are like family, I know you better than anyone else.
He has a strong spirit, but… … .
They too are ultimately creatures made of flesh and blood.
‘Arion and Luna… … You can tell just by looking at that guy, Lisinas.’
Even the hero candidates, who are shining gems right now, are not being properly looked at.
There was no way such people could have properly seen the world they had saved.
Leo glanced at the rune.
Rune stared blankly at Deid as if he had lost his mind for some unknown reason.
‘Get rid of that idea of saving the world for me. I have no intention of saving the world for you anymore.’
Leo looked out the window.
‘I will save the world for myself.’
