Chapter 198

[ Episode 198. Fear]

The weekend passed quickly.

As Ivy said earlier, she decided to stay by Noah’s side a little longer, so she asked Salem in advance.

Even I couldn’t predict how she would change the moment she found out Salem’s identity, who hated warlocks so much, so I was careful.

Morne and Luna left around the same time as us.

Apparently, the assembly was busy because of this war, but when asked what they were planning, Morn just smiled meaningfully.

“It was cute.”

On the train going back, Vivian said, touching the clothespin Luna bought for her.

Before boarding the train, the two of them looked around the market and bought couple clothes pins.

Luna’s affinity was scary in that she could become as close as Vivian and I in just two days.

“Look at this.”

“yes. You are pretty.”

When I saw Luna and Vivian, they seemed to live without any worries, so I was a little envious.

Of course, each of them had their own troubles, but on the outside, it couldn’t have been more peaceful than this.

“Vivian.”

“huh.”

“The war is getting worse than we thought. It will probably affect the academy, but I hope Vivian doesn’t step out.”

At my words, Vivian looked at me for a moment and shook her head.

“I cannot promise that.”

“Vivian.”

“If Adrias promises not to step out, I won’t either.”

Since Vivian suggested the opposite, I was able to guess what she was thinking.

I do as I please, but I can’t force her.

Still, to be honest, I want her to take a step back from this war.

War is a series of unexpected variables.

Even in the game, there were countless cases of absurd death.

‘I gave Amy the starlight of Metene, so I prepared a safety device.’

I told you how to use it and explained what it is for, so you will know how to use it.

Before that, Maximin, Isabelle, and Salem would protect her.

“arrived.”

Thinking alone and chatting with Vivian, I arrived at the academy before I knew it.

And for some reason, I could feel the cluttered atmosphere of the academy.

“They...”

muttered Vivian, looking somewhere.

When I moved my gaze there, I saw students from other academies who were still not leaving.

Why are there still kids who should have returned by yesterday?

“Adrias student Vivian student.”

The staff at the school gate who had identified us called us back.

“Principal Deos is looking for you.”

“Is it right now?”

“yes. If you come, I will contact you right away, so I think you can go right away.”

“All right.”

It’s an obvious story if it’s obvious, but it seemed like it was because of the war.

Still, I didn’t know that Vivian would be called as well.

First of all, I went straight to the administrative building with Vivian.

The closest place to the academy gate was the administrative building, so we were able to get there on foot.

“I’m sorry for calling you as soon as I returned. You must be tired, but the matter is the matter.......”

Theos welcomed us with an apologetic smile.

He served the tea to us who sat down and started talking.

“His Majesty has issued a ban on leaving the country.”

“Is it because of the war?”

“There was a lot of rhetoric in the reason, but it seems that way.”

“When I asked why other academy students stayed, it was because of that.”

I don’t know if the ban on leaving the country was issued in the game as well.

Because it had nothing to do with me.

But now it has to do with it.

“yes.”

“Why is Adrias going to war?”

“For my own good.”

I don’t know if it will be the same this time, but the emperor always prepared a thick reward in the war with the north.

Whether it was goods or money, it was the reason why I had no choice but to participate in the war whenever I played the character Rodlen.

And to the lords who mobilized soldiers, the direct control of the emperor was awarded.

Many commoners received titles and became nobles, and those who fought as lords were promoted.

“Can I... help?”

Vivian has said something troubling.

My plan for this war was to use my power as a necromancer, so I planned to move alone.

No matter how devoted Vivian is to me, when she finds out that I am a warlock...

‘Ah...’

A feeling of fear rose to the surface.

I was confident that I would remain aloof even in the face of death.

However, when he thought that he would be rejected by the people he gave his heart to, an unimaginable fear came over him.

“no?”

“sorry.”

I just cut it out.

Then Vivian’s expression turned visibly sullen.

It was pitiful to see that, but it was far more profitable than having her know that she was a warlock.

“Please judge Vivian well. War is no joke. Principal Deos just said it like it’s no big deal, but I don’t know what will happen. The Gorge of Wailing, which had already boasted that it would never be breached, fell in just a few days.”

“......huh.”

She nodded, still with a forlorn face.

I didn’t feel good about her expression, but I couldn’t take her to the battlefield with me.

“I’ll go in.”

“yes. You worked hard over the weekend.”

Soon the train arrived and Vivian got on.

I had to ride on the other side, so I waved goodbye to her.

When I went to the other side to leave Vivian and catch the train going in the opposite direction, there was an unexpected person standing there.

“Hello, senior?”

“Did you say Fione?”

The daughter of the Marquis of Ardi.

I left such an impressive greeting that I couldn’t remember.

At the time, I didn’t think much of it, but now that I think about it, it couldn’t have been a strange woman.

“yes. Do you remember?”

“I can’t help but remember.”

“lol. thank god.”

I habitually read her breathing and the movements of her facial muscles.

A normal person wouldn’t know it, but I immediately noticed her awkwardness.

Are you hiding something?

“Are you going to the dorm?”

“uh.”

“I was going to go because I had something to do with the Faculty of Magic, but I think we can go together.”

“The station you get off at would be different?”

“I believe that you will guide me?”

It was bold, but I didn’t know what it was, but it gave off a suspicious feeling, so I immediately refused.

“I’m sorry, but I’m tired after going out over the weekend. I’ll do it next time I get a chance.”

“Hmm...”

At my refusal, she suddenly looked around, made sure no one was there, and moved closer to me.

Just in case, I closely watched her actions and prepared for a counterattack at any time.

Every single action was a suspicious junior.

“Senior Adrias...”

She came closer to me and whispered in a low voice.

“Original sin. Do you have it?”

And the unexpected words came out of my mouth.

[ Episode 198. Fear ] End