Episode 141. False appearance (2)
Just as a person’s physical strength and mana are not infinite, a dragon’s magic also has clear limits.
Nana, who was so relaxed as she was concentrating on the conversation with Arin, did not notice that the energy in her body was running out, and eventually her hidden true colors, starting with her tail, returned to their original state one by one.
Arin’s reaction as she watched this was complete despair.
Brian took over the repairs.
The crime of lese majeste for daring to deceive the princess of the empire.
According to the law, it was a serious crime that could result in death.
“So, to summarize, you appointed Nana as a stand-in to replace Xian, and the real Xian went to the set and experiential learning right now?”
“Yes that’s right! The master told me not to tell anyone, so I had no choice but to lie to the princess! How dare you deceive the precious princess! “I will gladly accept any punishment!”
Brian begged mercilessly as his head hit the ground.
“under… … .”
Feeling discouraged, Arin clutched her forehead and sighed.
“It’s okay, so wake up. Brian. You were just following Xian’s words, right? I’m fine.”
Arin generously forgave him, but Brian could not easily show his face.
Even now, I felt like I wouldn’t be able to see Sian’s face again later.
“That’s right. There’s no way Xian would say something like that… … .”
A capable person, positive thinking.
The Sian she knew was never the type of person to say he liked her.
Even though you know this very well, you are fooled by the false appearance and believe it as it is.
It was such a pitiful sight that the real Xian would hate it if he saw it.
“Arin, are you angry?”
Nana, who thought that her lies had harmed everyone, asked with tears in her eyes.
“no, that’s fine. You did that to cheer up your sister, right? “You understand everything.”
Just for a moment, I tried to pat Nana’s head.
He hesitated for a moment because he had now grown to the same height as himself.
“You’ve already grown so much, Nana…” … .”
She is a half-human, half-animal with dragon blood mixed with it, not human.
I can’t believe she, who seemed like a cute little sister just two years ago, has grown up so much.
Arin felt bitter for some reason.
“When Sian took a leave of absence from school the other day, where did he go?”
“Leave of school? Oh, Papa said he had some urgent work to do, so we’ll have to… … Oh, Papa told me not to say this too… … .”
Nana quickly covered her mouth.
‘Am I that uncomfortable?’
I thought they were friendly friends who shared some secrets, but was it just my illusion?
Now I was so sad that I was exhausted.
Even if things end between them, if things continue like this, the future will be obvious.
Once again, I wondered what the meaning of this engagement would be, and all that came out of my frustrated mind was a sigh.
“Are you marrying your sister, Papa?”
Nana, who was watching carefully, asked with bright eyes.
“Nana, do you want your sister to marry Sian?”
“huh! Papa doesn’t say anything either, so he must actually value her sister very much! I know! She always said that the more important someone is, the less she talks about it! Isn’t it because she didn’t tell her sister because she didn’t like it, but because she didn’t want to get involved?”
“Because you don’t want to get involved?”
Arin suddenly remembered the image of Xian holding her arm during her first meeting with Instructor Boris.
Did you say it was a problem because you tried to give something away easily?
In fact, now that I think about it, it was an absurdly unreasonable thing to do, but on the other hand, I wondered why he tried to stop me by showing such unreasonableness.
After all, it’s not your own, so what does it matter what you give to others?
There were more than one question, but I was sure of one thing.
At that time, Xian was clearly angry.
If it was because he was angry at himself for being immature, wouldn’t that mean he was thinking about it to some extent?
Because I don’t want to get involved in danger.
If it’s really like what Nana said,
A vague thought arose that it might be okay to think a little differently.
‘If you like it, just go for it.’
The advice Lunav gave me at the library suddenly passed through my mind.
If that’s how Xian thinks of himself,
All you have to do is think of him in your own way.
Arin, feeling somewhat relieved, spoke again with a smile of joy.
“Then Nana can transform into Xian again?”
“huh! “Maybe I can transform as soon as I eat!”
“Then, shall we go out for a walk at night with my sister? By transforming into Xian.”
“good!”
For Nana, it was a great welcome.
“It’s okay. Brian? If you’re anxious, you can stay next to me. “I’m going to bring some knights with me.”
“yes? Well, so… … All right.”
Brian, taken aback, suddenly agreed.
* * *
As time passes, the sun sets and the moon rises at the academy.
As an educational institution that pursues growth and development, their vision does not become dark just because the sky is dark.
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Students training to improve their skills, instructors focusing on personal research, and even knights standing guard to maintain public order.
Quite a few eyes were everywhere watching the friendly sight of a man and a woman walking along the roadside.
However, no one saw this as strange.
I just think that the couple whose engagement was announced is starting to get closer.
Most people didn’t pay much attention.
Far away from them,
Except for five men.
“You said you like to travel alone. Is this different from what I heard? “I am closely attached to the princess.”
A line of armed knights followed the two men and women, maintaining tight security.
“Well, it could be because they are engaged. But it won’t always be like that. “Anyway, what we want is that prince named Xian, not the princess.”
According to research, there are only two official guardian knights of Confucius.
Even one of them was said to be a servant, not a knight.
They wondered how the duke’s son could have such poor protection, but it was a good thing for them anyway.
“First, let’s observe for a few days and then come up with a specific plan. I don’t have to say it, but I know it’s too hasty… … .”
“Master Gehrig! “I can’t see Jason!”
The leader of the mercenaries, Gehrig, was startled and quickly looked around.
There are only 4 people in sight, including myself.
One person who was supposed to be there was nowhere to be seen.
“what? “Jason, where is this guy?”
“Hey, Gehrig! “Over there!”
When one of the mercenaries pointed to a place, they saw Jason watching Xian and the princess from a much closer place than they did.
“That crazy guy! “Your eyes are back again!”
Gehrig and the mercenaries hurriedly ran to him.
Jason had his eyes fixed on Sian, regardless of whether they came or not.
“and! After all, should we live for a long time? “Are there all these faces in this dreary world?”
As if he was fascinated by something, he covered his face with both hands and made an ecstatic expression.
“Do you want me to kill you as cruelly as possible? Well then! I have to do it! “It’s something I shouldn’t do if I don’t do it!”
His hands and feet could hardly stay still.
If the reins are released, it will run away at any moment.
Gehrig quickly stopped this.
“Are you crazy! Are you planning to ruin the job before it even starts?”
“hey! leader? How long do we have to wait? Can’t you just attack me now? “All we have to do is quickly kidnap that Confucius, right?”
“Are you out of your mind? “Anyway, whenever I see a guy I think looks good, my eyes roll!”
As a man, it was truly a taste that I couldn’t understand.
“This is the Royal Academy! Not only them, but there are also many guardian knights from other noble families! If you make a mistake… … !”
The mercenaries felt their hearts sinking for a moment.
Although Confucius and they are said to have become closer, the distance is still so far that it is difficult to discern with the naked eye.
Moreover, because it was so dark at night, it was impossible to even perceive that there was anything unless you had good eyesight.
However, I ran into it.
Not by chance, but precisely by seeing themselves at a distance.
The surprised mercenaries quickly ducked.
“What, what? Did he really see us? “On this street?”
Although they had to check the situation, none of the mercenaries raised their heads.
What I briefly encountered was by no means an ordinary human eye.
It’s like a wild beast that has found its prey and licks its appetite at the sight of its prey.
It was a look filled with extreme murder.
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“How about coming out? “Do you feel good?”
“huh! Very good… “It doesn’t seem bad.”
“Phew! Is it really the same as what Xian said? “Did you practice?”
“I learned it naturally just by being around it.”
“If Xian found out you were doing this, wouldn’t he be really surprised?”
“He’ll probably be angry with a straight face.”
This is why it is said that the inside of a person is more important than the outside.
Obviously, the appearance and way of speaking were the same as the blunt Xian, but I didn’t feel bad at all because I knew it was Nana’s cute act and not the real thing.
Arin breathed in the night air with a relaxed mind.
Other people will probably think that he and Sian are having a private date.
Although it is a false appearance, what is it like?
It’s enough if we like each other.
Arin promised that she would at least take care of Nana while Xian was away.
“Oh! A secret from Xian… … .”
For a moment, trying to stop people from joining
The woman who had been talking just moments ago suddenly stopped in place and stared intently at a lonely place with nothing in sight.
“Si, Sian?”
I called her and looked at her, and even put her hand on her shoulder, but Nana’s gaze was unwavering.
“What’s wrong, Nana? What’s going on?”
I was so shocked that I even called her by her real name.
At this, Brian and Resimus, who had been following about five steps behind, hurriedly ran over.
“… … !”
Brian couldn’t believe his eyes after checking Nana’s condition.
Red, bloodshot eyes and hot breath coming out of the mouth.
I kept sniffing into empty space, not knowing what was there.
Like a predator smelling its prey.
“Is this really possible?”
Brian realized that the same situation as before had come up again.
“I’m sorry, princess! It looks like your physical condition has deteriorated rapidly! “I know it’s rude, but we’re leaving now!”
“Why are you doing this to me? “You were fine until just now?”
“I’ll explain later!”
Finally, he put Nana on his back in front of her and hurriedly left the place.
“What the hell happened…?” … .”
Arin could only quietly watch them walk away with bewildered eyes.
“Huh, huh… … .”
On the other hand, Brian ran towards the dormitory at full speed, sweating like rain.
It wasn’t because it was difficult.
I was so worried about something terrible that might happen next that my heart was pounding like a bat.
“Brian… … .”
She, who was on his back, whispered softly into his ear.
“I smell… … . A delicious smell like no other in the world. I don’t think I can bear it. What do we do?”
As Nana’s rough breath passed through my ear canal, my stomach became cold and I felt suffocated.
“I’ll give you something delicious as soon as I get back! So just a little… … .”
“I think I’m going to get scolded by Papa this time… … .”
I tried to calm her down by mentioning snacks, but Nana was no longer able to even hear those words.
First of all, I gritted my teeth and ran, thinking that I had to get to the dormitory as quickly as possible.
“… … !”
Brian felt something strange and stopped in place.
The back of my head feels empty for some reason.
The feeling of Nana carrying me on my back just moments ago disappeared like a feeling.
“Me, me?”
I called her with a desperate heart, but there was no answer.
The lake at the Royal Pavilion sparkles softly, reflecting the moonlight.
At the center of it all was the image of Brian despairing as he looked at his empty hands.
(Continued in the next part)
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