CH 36

: Tea Time (2)

"It's unfortunate."

"I can't help it."

At Earl Welton's words, Lars gave a slightly bitter expression.

"I didn't know that Zenith Kyo would hit a player. It was the best for me back then."

"I have no intention of blaming the Count. Rather, thank you. Thanks to the Count, they can no longer advance into the eastern part of the kingdom, so that's enough.

As long as they have been kicked out of Highs, the Zenith Church will no longer advance into the eastern part of the kingdom.

In fact, they failed to expand their power in the kingdom.

In addition, although they quickly cut off their tails, the situation became unavoidable.

It was clear that this incident would be widely known, and that the image of the Zenith Church would be severely damaged.

For a while, I will have to spend time doing nothing like a mouse dead.

"You will be more careful."

"It would be."

However, the Zenith Church will be very careful about everything.

To prevent a situation like this from happening.

"Still, knowing what they're up to, I think it'll make it easier for us to respond. More than anything.

More than anything?

"Apostles and saints appeared at the same time in our school."

Apostle?

At Lars' words, the Count put down the teacup he was about to drink.

Even the count, who was not very interested in religion, knew what the apostle meant.

An apostle is a representative of God and a symbol of that religion.

And it was the existence of the qualifications for salvation that appeared when the church was in crisis.

"I can't say congratulations."

Yes.

The appearance of an Apostle in the Pyro Church means that a great danger will soon befall the Pyro Church.

I couldn't even guess what the danger would be if even an adult appeared together.

"Still, I think we will be able to prepare because the apostle has appeared."

Without the Apostle, the whole situation would have been hopeless.

Goddess Pyro was doing her best to save the main school.

"Who are you?"

"It's a boy named Ricky and a girl named Anna. Siblings."

"Huh. Siblings... Who will buy it?"

"It's on my brother's side."

"Is your sister a saint? There are cases where siblings are born with such qualities."

A faint smile was drawn on the count's lips.

But the smile didn't last long.

The Count remained silent and looked at the teacup with a rather troubled expression on his face.

Lars looked at the Count and stood still.

Eventually, the Count broke the silence and opened his mouth.

"It could have been fate."

what ?"

"Take this."

The Count took a sheet of paper from his pocket and handed it to Lars.

Lars, who was handed the papers, tilted his head.

"Open it."

Okay.

Lars' eyes widened as he opened the document.

He looked at the Count with a surprised face.

A smile was drawn on the count's lips.

* * *

The day was bright.

After breakfast, Jamie was going to Sears' garden.

It was always tea time with her.

'I think it's been a while.'

Apparently we had tea time yesterday too, but it seems like a few days have passed.

It was probably because of yesterday's fierce battle.

come.

Upon reaching the entrance to the garden, Jamie stopped, took a deep breath and exhaled repeatedly.

nervous.

It felt as if a battle with the gods was imminent.

He clutched his chest with a small hand. I could clearly feel the beating of my heart.

If you took one step forward, that was the beginning.

'Can I?'

It's not 'can you do it'.

must do it.

So far, a total of three times.

It wasn't easy either.

I wiped my sweaty hands on the bottom of my pants.

Jamie took another deep breath and headed forward. And he opened his mouth vigorously.

"Mom ah ah-!"

Oh? Jamie?"

Sears, who was drinking tea with Sarah in his arms, widened his eyes at the sound of his son's voice from behind.

She tilted her head as if she didn't understand as she looked at her son running towards her.

Mom!

Jamie approached and hugged Sears from the waist.

Sara, who was sitting there, frowned and looked at my brother. I clasped the swaying drink bottle with my small arms.

Oh. Why is he like this?"

Hi-Hi. Just."

When Jamie smiled mischievously, Sears smiled brightly.

"Sit down now."

"Yeah."

Jamie jumped into a chair that reached waist height and sat down.

Then he shook his legs and sip the prepared tea.

Sears asked, stroking Sarah's hair.

son. Do you have anything good today?"

Good things?

honestly no just the same as usual

If there's anything else, it's that I have something to ask for.

Jamie acted on a thorough calculation.

no! I just like having tea with my mom and Sarah."

"Usually, I was annoyed."

"Uh, when!"

"It's embarrassing."

Sears grinned at Jamie's blushing and bewildered look.

She stopped laughing and asked Jamie something else.

"Then do you want anything?"

To that question, Jamie hesitated a bit and looked reluctant to answer.

"What do you have?"

No. I just feel good today. Hehe.

Legs swaying back and forth, shoulders slightly sagging, and an awkward smile.

a. Where's the secret between you and Jamie? tell me everything Mom will listen to everything."

" really?

Jamie's round emerald eyes twinkle.

Sears wanted to hug such a cute son without mercy. But he persevered and nodded.

Huh. Really.

"Okay then."

Jamie said cautiously, clasping her two index fingers.

"I want to go to the family."

Well?

"Apton."

Sears was a little embarrassed by the unexpected request.

I knew how to talk about magic books and magic items.

Because I was a child who didn't like to play with toys.

But I'll tell you that I want to go see her.

"Why Apton?"

"After hearing about Apton from Lars hyung, I looked it up separately."

Huh. Did you look for it?"

"I heard there is a garden with tiny drops of water there!"

Jamie jumped up from the chair and drew her arms as wide as possible.

"I definitely want to go there!"

And both eyes gleamed more dazzlingly than ever.

When Jamie, who always seemed like a grown-up, even made such a gesture, Sears was quite embarrassed.

Jamie jumped off the chair and walked up to Sears, grabbed her arm and waved it.

"I definitely want to go there! Can't you take me? Yeah?

"Hey, Jamie."

"I want to go see you. Mom, please!"

Jamie in the swarm.

This had never happened before, so Sears was quite surprised.

The last time I cried was a few years ago.

It must have been when I was five years old, speaking at a low level.

Then Jamie begged her to let her into the library.

'I was very embarrassed back then.'

Sears, remembering the past, grinned. No matter how mature he was, he was still a child.

She put Sarah on the chair next to her and held her son in her arms.

"Do you really want to go to Apton?"

Yeah!

"But Grandpa will be sad. Because my grandson wants to see more of the Water Drop Garden than his own."

"Ha, I want to see Grandpa too!"

Sears hugged Jamie, who smiled awkwardly.

"Aww, my cute baby!"

"Ummm, Mom!"

"Who's son is he so pretty?"

As Sears loosened his arms, Jamie's face drooped with exhaustion. But her demands were not over.

She smiled playfully and told Jamie.

"If you want to go to Apton, kiss here."

"Uh, Mom?"

As Sears pointed to his lips, Jamie was in tears.

Just that please... .

'This is not in the calculations!'

But Sears was adamant.

uh? If you don't like it, don't.

" ."

"Do you really hate it?"

Yes. I don't like it, mother.

I couldn't get those words out of my mouth.

'Damn it!'

"Come on"

At Sears' urging, Jamie screamed.

Know.

The fact that mother Sears treats her like a child until she grants her request.

So if you don't kiss, the situation will not end like a Mobius strip.

'okay. lets do it.'

It's not like your lips are worn out.

Jamie made a decision.

However, it was not as easy as I had thought.

no! There is nothing wrong with the world!

'I am the great warlock Diablo Volfir!!'

side-!

Jamie closed her eyes tightly and kissed Sears.

'okay. This is it. If this... .'

Sears, who received the kiss, opened his mouth with a very satisfied face.

"My son Kiss is the best!"

And I was able to escape from her arms.

Jamie, who came down to the ground, was a few years old (seven-year-old boy, to be honest).

'At this age, all kisses.'

Come to think of it, I had kissed Sears a while ago.

It was in front of Ricky back then, but it was better because it was the ball.

As he lifted his head, lamenting inwardly, his eyes met with his brother Sarah.

pogle-

The sound of boiling bubbles could be heard from a drink bottle the size of Sarah's body.

Jamie, feeling embarrassed, coughed and turned around.

Then Sears said.

Oh. But son."

Yeah?

"Come to think of it, you were going to go to your mother-in-law next week?"

" Yeah?

haha. My mother forgot."

Aha thank God.

What was the kiss for?

It was Jamie who resented the world today.

* * *

Jamie was tumbling out of the garden and heading towards the front door.

It was a short time, but it was enough to be exhausted.

I thought I had to go back to my room and go to sleep so that my messed up mind would recover at least a little bit.

"Jamie!"

Then, someone called him from the front door.

it was las

He took a step closer to Jamie.

"Where are you going?"

" Tea time with mom and brother."

"But why are you like that?"

Ah. There is such a thing."

It's such an unfortunate thing that I can't even explain.

Jamie's head dropped.

Lars didn't know why he was doing this, but he comforted him by patting his shoulder.

"I don't know what it is, but this too will pass."

"It would be. But what's wrong with you?

Ah. I have something to talk about with the Count. It's all over now."

"Are you done?"

"My brother is going to leave Heath next week and go to Apton."

Lars smiled a little bitterly.

"It's sudden, but the business here is over, so we have to go back to where we were."

i See.

"Ricky and Anna will go together."

Being an apostle and saint of the Pyro Church, it was natural.

When Jamie remained expressionless, Lars mistook him for disappointment.

Lars grabbed Jamie's shoulders with a face as mature as possible.

Jamie looked at him as to why.

OK. we'll see you again So don't be disappointed."

on? Disappointment?

"I don't know when, but Ricky and Anna will never forget you. Wouldn't it be a new feeling if everyone grew up and met again?"

"What ."

"It's short, but I know that the friendship between you and Ricky is deep. Ricky also talked a little bit about you. big It's friendship, it's good friendship."

brother?

"Anyway, don't be sad, and don't be disappointed. 'Cause this isn't the end Still, I can see you often with my brother."

What the hell are you thinking about?

Jamie frowned and lifted Lars' hand from his shoulder.

"I'm not particularly sad, I'm not sorry."

Well?

"And you don't have to see me later."

Eh. What does that mean?"

"You will see later. Then I'll go in.

Jamie waved roughly and entered the mansion.

Lars stared at the rattling door with a blank expression on his face.

- Continued on next episode -