Chapter 299: KIDDING (2)

Chapter 299: KIDDING (2)

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Isabella clearly heard what Theo had said.

However, she was confused.

Her eyes widened, and before she knew it, her mouth had dropped open.

She had expected it to be something unusual when he said he had a serious request, but...

'...To live together with her!'

What the hell was that about!?

It was so sudden it could have made her spit out water if she had been drinking any.

'I knew he was unpredictable, but to this extent...'

Isabella's eyes fluttered.

Regardless of her confusion, Theo remained as calm as ever.

Theo spoke up.

"I don't mean to live together forever. Just for a while. About a couple of months?"

He added, as if he had just thought of it.

"Ah, of course, since you dislike crowded places, I'll look for a quiet location. Mountains or sea. Which do you prefer?"

"It's not about the duration or location...! What matters is that you're suggesting we live together!"

Theo nodded calmly.

"That's right."

"But why all of a sudden do you want to live together?"

"Ah."

Only then did Theo realize why Isabella was so flustered.

'I didn't explain why we need to live together.'

It's better to be straightforward and get to the point when asking someone for something...

That was his long-standing habit in conversations.

Theo spoke again.

"Ah, my apologies. I didn't explain the reason. The truth is, I'm going to be in a lot of danger."

Theo told Isabella about everything that had happened.

Starting with joining the investigation team, fighting with the Practioners, making an ally out of Fyat, subduing the berserk Practioners and bringing them into the academy, to developing a resistance to imitation panaceas...

He explained in as much detail as possible to make the situation clear to Isabella.

But,

"How does that relate to us living together!"

Isabella was still visibly flustered.

"There are plenty of people who can use healing spells or magic in the healer's guild!"

Theo replied without hesitation.

"Among the people I know, you are the most skilled in healing magic."

After leaving the student council room, I headed to [The Hilt].

"Haah."

I let out a short breath.

It was hard work, but in the end, I managed to get Isabella's permission.

'Did I really succeed?'

...Ah, uh, ah... Ah, okay, just go! I'll contact you later!

Her voice was a bit sharp, but since she agreed, that means it's settled.

She said she would contact me later, so I should ask her then about how to restore the Practitioners to their original state.

Since we'll be living together for a while, there will be plenty of time to talk with her.

Anyway, I need to start looking for a house for Isabella and me to stay in for the time being.

Ultimately, individuals or groups related to [Turning White], including [Leading Mind], will find out where I am regardless.

It might be more effective to set up our base first and prepare for their arrival.

Of course, it's best to avoid detection for as long as possible, so I plan to steer clear of areas under the Waldeurk family's control.

Creak.

After arriving at [The Hilt], I opened the door and entered.

My steps led not to the ground floor but downwards, to the basement where the researchers from [Ford Company] were staying.

I walked over to Fyat.

"Feeling nervous about the surgery?"

"...Theo Lyn Waldeurk. I didn't know you were the type to make jokes."

"Of course. Did you see me as some kind of Demon or Angel, Fyat?"

Fyat smirked and responded.

"...Hmm. To be honest, I'm a bit nervous."

"That's unusual. You didn't even flinch when you lost your leg."

"It's not the fear of something going wrong that's making me tremble. It's just..."

Fyat stopped mid-sentence.

I asked, "Just?"

"The thought of being able to walk the path of martial arts again is making my whole body shake."

"That's good news. There's a high chance you'll be better than before. I've fought someone who had the same surgery you're about to have. He was a formidable opponent..."

"...Moreover."

Fyat interrupted me to continue.

"...The thought of being your woman also makes my body shake. ...Hmm, to be honest, it's quite embarrassing. To think there would come a day when I'd be fighting alongside a man of your caliber."

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