Chapter 274: Morning Glory (2)

Chapter 274: Morning Glory (2)

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Exactly 30 minutes later, Theo arrived at Isabella's room, located on the top floor. Guarding the door was Claire, heavily armed.

"Hello, Knight. I've come to meet with the Saintess."

"I was expecting you."

Claire's usually stoic expression relaxed, resembling Amy when she enjoys something tasty.

"Go on in."

With a creak, Claire opened the door, and Theo stepped inside.

"Ah, hello?"

Isabella, sitting upright on the sofa, greeted him.

Theo slightly bowed to her.

"Good evening, Isabella. I apologize for the late hour. Waiting until tomorrow felt awkward."

"Would you like to sit?"

"Yes, thank you."

Theo sat on the sofa opposite Isabella, who then gazed into the void before speaking.

"So, what brings you here in the middle of the night?"

"You mentioned before that our Marquisate is in contact with some dark forces."

"Yes, I recall. What about it?"

"You might also know this, but one of their bases is in the Magic City."FOlloow newest stories at no(v)el/bi/n(.)com

Isabella's eyes widened.

"I had no idea."

She knew about the Waldeurk Marquisate's dark connections, but not that they had a base in the Magic City.

However, Isabella didn't reveal her ignorance.

Shocked by the news, she decided to hear Theo out before making any judgments.

Isabella stood up.

"This might take a while. Shall we drink something while we talk?"

"That would be great."

"Okay, but I only have one type of tea, and it's too late to call for staff."

"Anything but mint or pine-flavored tea is fine."

Isabella frowned.

"Do you really think I'd serve something so bizarre? Even as a joke, that's a bit much."

"Some people I know have... unique tastes. Just making sure."

Theo's thoughts briefly flickered to Professors Mari and Taylor.

As Isabella magically boiled water, she commented,

"Well, you're certainly unique, so it's not strange to have unique people around you."

"I'll take that as a compliment."

"Yes, you should. Ah, it's ready."

Isabella returned with two cups of tea in her hands.

Theo discreetly sniffed his cup.

'Plain... Americano?'

As someone who lived a disciplined life, drinking coffee at bedtime was concerning, but this was welcome.

Sip.

After taking a sip, Theo began,

"Let me explain further."

He started to share his prepared story, hoping to involve Isabella in his plan.

Isabella gazed into Theo's eyes.

His eyes were firm, not a hint of falter.

There was a madness about him, a willingness to burn everything for his beliefs.

"Ah."

Isabella couldn't look at him any longer.

For some reason, he seemed to radiate light.

'Did the [Demon Sword] choose because of his unwavering conviction?'

Was it because she had seen too many people living aimlessly, only for survival, that Theo seemed like a completely different breed of human?

She was curious about the path he would take.

And she wanted to walk it with him, even if it meant burning in the light he emitted.

Isabella murmured,

"Let's walk it together."

"Thank you. I have some thoughts on when to mobilize the Paladins, when their spirits are high and the timing dramatic, for maximum effect. Would you like to hear them?"

Isabella shook her head.

"Let's talk in the morning. It's well past bedtime, and I'm very tired. The event starts at 2 PM, so we have plenty of time."

"Understood. My apologies for the late disturbance. I'll take my leave now."

"Alright. See you in the morning."

Thud.

Theo quietly closed the door behind him.

Left alone in the room, Isabella hugged a sofa cushion.

"Sigh."

Sleep eluded her.

Any drowsiness she had felt was gone because of Theo.

She had let him go because she was afraid of the expression she might have been making.

Isabella lifted her head.

"..."

She stared for a long time at the spot where Theo had been sitting.

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Raei Translations

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I immediately returned to my room.

"Sigh."

I was exhausted from wracking my brain to come up with ways and words to persuade Isabella.

'Well, I must have done it well.'

After all, I succeeded in bringing Isabella on board.

When the outcome is positive, the journey there tends to be viewed in a more favorable light.

I changed clothes and lay down in bed.

That's when Nay spoke.

Child. I have seen you anew. To think you hate demons to such an extent. A path that does not compromise with demons or anything related to them... Ah, truly the path of a hero.

What are you talking about, Nay? I don't hate demons. As I've said before, all I want is to graduate from the academy safely. If I can just graduate, making a deal with a demon wouldn't be out of the question either.

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