Became an Academy Spearman

877. [Western Front] – Ariya’s insidious intentions (153)

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Meanwhile, the top floor of the central magic tower.

Ariya’s private room.

“That would be best, but if you don’t feel comfortable leaving the front line, there are other ways.”

Ariya, who spoke while lying on her bed and looking at the crystal ball used to communicate with nature, smiled strangely.

Of course, it was visible in her eyes.

Beyond the crystal ball, the sight of Han Cheon-seong not knowing what to do with each of his words, and that sight made Ariya feel very happy.

‘Still, it’s really scandalous.’

How dare I hold the supreme position of a magic tower lord.

I found it offensive that he only contacted me when he needed me.

It was like that this time too.

I handed him a crystal ball telling him to contact me every time, but this human didn’t even contact me in time, as if he dared me, the owner of the magic tower, to contact him first.

As if you think of me as someone who helps you when you need it.

Sreuk.

As I thought about it, I unconsciously grabbed the blanket and got angry.

‘Even if he were the current emperor of the empire, he wouldn’t dare act like that to me.’

However, Han Cheon-seong was acting like it was natural. No matter how many circumstances there were in the process, it wasn’t something I cared about.

Because what matters is that this person has touched my pride.

[…] … Well, what if there is another way?]

Seeing him asking very carefully, I calmly opened my mouth.

“It’s no big deal. First of all, your relationship with Anastasia is obviously a lie, right?”

[yes. As you can guess, it’s like a smoke screen for Anastasia to cover me. There’s no way we could actually date.]

I answered naturally, but without realizing it, laughter escaped me.

Considering Anastasia’s answer to my question last time, the rumor currently spreading throughout the empire about the relationship between Anastasia and Han Tiansheng was just ridiculous.

‘It’s a smokescreen.’

Well, the idea itself wasn’t bad.

Perhaps Anastasia spread false rumors in order to hide Han Tiansheng’s true value. But then I saw it.

“Are you meeting Anastasia every day these days? “I think we’ll see each other more often since we’ve spread the rumor.”

[I’m still spending time with Major Anastasia every day these days.]

“Oh, that’s right.”

I felt it was more outrageous than I thought.

I was wondering how I could embarrass Han Tiansheng and at the same time make a more meaningful request, and a topic just right came up.

“I already made some extra Lucent medicine. “If I wanted to, I could send medicine to the Western Front tomorrow.”

[…] … What are you requesting?]

I laughed again when I saw Han Tiansheng not biting back.

Even though I didn’t know what to ask for, those anxious eyes were just nice to see.

‘But it’s clear that the trait is level 8… … .’

It was growth that far exceeded my expectations.

The growth rate is abnormally fast, so much so that it is difficult to find a case in which this level of power was acquired in a short period of time, even if you consider other races than humans.

“It’s simple. If you’ve been spending time with Anastasia recently, just do what I tell you to do and let me know your reaction.”

[Hey Ariya, I definitely need Lucent medicine. And I am so thankful that you took the trouble to make it yourself. Still, the conditions are too unreasonable… … .]

“Don’t worry, I also have no intention of forcing something absurd. “It’s probably a simple action, and I’ll ask you to do something that Anastasia will fully accept.”

As I continued speaking, laughter continued to escape me.

‘This is really going to be fun.’

The last time Anastasia gave me a harsh rejection, I thought there was no hope.

Just like Anastasia’s impregnable castle, it would be almost impossible to tie her with Han Tiansheng. But now I see a clear gap.

That’s also a big gap that Anastasia revealed herself.

[Then I will accept it too.]

“Okay, my request is really simple. First of all, how do you usually spend your time with Anastasia? “Are we just having a conversation for show?”

[no. As of today, we have started training together. So what are you asking of me?]

Looking at Han Tiansheng who asked innocently, his lips hesitated for a moment.

It wasn’t that I couldn’t think of something to say.

Rather, I did it because I had so much to say that I was worried about what would be better.

Then he suddenly kissed his lips.

“Hold Anastasia’s hand and make eye contact for one minute. And let me know your reaction. This is the first condition, and we will ask for two more after that. How easy is it?”

Although I said it lightly, I thought it was nothing.

‘It would have been impossible in the past.’

It might be possible now.

Even if Han Tiansheng behaves like that, Anastasia will accept it.

[Hey, Ariya. Do you really think that’s okay?]

“Why is it so hard for you to accept even such a simple request?”

Even though I was smiling, I had no intention of backing down.

[No, I… … It might be strange to suddenly hold hands and make eye contact. I know you’re playing a prank on me, but it’s a bit… … .]

Han Tiansheng paused and seemed to have realized my intention for a moment.

Yes, it was okay.

I was already in control of this conversation, and I was planning on pushing through.

What does it really mean to contact me and ask for help only when I need it? Because I will also get paid properly.

“Oh, that’s strange~ Wasn’t it you who had a hard time without Lucent medicine? “I show you such good will and even prepare the elixir myself, but you’re going to refuse it with conditions like this?”

I blinked my eyes and lightly squeezed his hand.

Good!

Then, there was a bottle of Lucent medicine that instantly moved from subspace to my hand.

[…] … .]

Seeing Han Tiansheng looking blankly at my hand beyond the crystal ball, I waved the medicine bottle proudly.

ㅡ!

The same amount of Lucent as I had given to Han Cheon-seong in the past was shaking in my hand.

And this medicine will be like a lifeline for Han Cheon-seong. Even if you try to relieve that abnormal s*xual desire in the first place, my guess is that without this medicine, you won’t be able to relieve it, let alone having s*x all day long.

‘I wonder if there really is a human woman who can endure such monstrous s*xual desires in the first place.’

In any case, Han Cheon-seong was told that this medicine was absolutely necessary.

“And holding hands and making eye contact is up to you, isn’t it? All you have to do is create a situation that Anastasia can accept and ask for it. “I’m not saying you should do it blindly.”

Even though I opened my mouth in a strange manner, I felt quite happy.

In return, he shakes up the woman who is said to be the strongest human being, and also manipulates the humans who will support the empire in the future.

What could be more fun than this?

‘And this isn’t just fun.’

In the future, this interest-oriented behavior will soon be replaced by the benefit of the empire.

Because Anastasia and Han Tiansheng inevitably have a good relationship with each other.

[Then let me just this once… … Is it okay to do it?]

“No, that could be possible. I told you earlier. This is the first time, so you can listen to my request two more times. Then, the medicine will be sent tomorrow. “Aren’t these really good conditions?”

[Hey, Ariya. Anyway, three times is a bit much, so let’s do it twice.]

Only then, seeing Han Tiansheng trying to compromise as if he realized his situation, did I loosen my grip on the medicine bottle.

Slurp. Faaah!

The medicine bottle that had slipped from my hand disappeared into subspace again, hiding its trace.

“Oh, I guess you don’t like my conditions?”

I grinned and wondered who needed it right now.

[Oh, no. It’s not like that… … ha. All right. Still, can you promise me that the next two conditions won’t get much worse?]

“Well, what should I do?”

[Ariya… … .]

Even as he looked at Han Tiansheng, who spoke as if pleading, he nodded slightly.

‘I should leave it at this.’

If I made a stronger request, Han Tiansheng would take it seriously due to his personality, so I also accepted it in moderation.

“Anyway, from now on, make sure to contact me on time. And if you’re going to act on Anastasia right away tomorrow, let me report to you right away that night, okay?”

[yes. I will do that.]

When I saw him sighing softly, I didn’t know why I found this situation so funny.

‘Because I’m that curious.’

How many more gaps will cold-blooded Anastasia reveal against Han Tiansheng?

“It’s not like I’m making a bad request in the first place, right? “If you become friends with Anastasia, wouldn’t it be good for you and, broadly speaking, for this entire empire?”

[I think I’m already quite close with Major Anastasia… … .]

“Then it would be a good thing if we became closer friends. Why do you say it’s a bond? “The closer people are, the stronger their love for each other becomes.”

I was proud as I spoke.

Even though I started this out of interest, my actions as a whole are good things.

It could even be seen as something done for Han Cheon-seong’s benefit.

‘Even if the number of nine apostles decreases in the first place.’

Eusilia, the head of the nine apostles, is facing a fatal problem as she becomes stronger.

In that sense, the bond between Han Tiansheng, who is currently growing explosively, and Anastasia, who has solidified her position as the strongest player in the current empire, was inevitable.

Both people must feel the need for each other.

And in order to do that, it was necessary to open our hearts to each other.

***

“… … Then, Ariya. “I will contact you again later.”

[Okay, I’ll look forward to hearing from you tomorrow as much as possible?]

Ariya’s grinning smile was quite refreshing even when viewed through the crystal ball. That smile is really too pretty to be considered a pitch-black high elf.

“yes.”

I reluctantly answered, but my mind was blank.

Ugh… … !

Immediately after, the light of the crystal ball fades, and soon Ariya’s appearance also disappears. Now, even as I looked at the transparent crystal ball, I wondered why it was like this.

I had a long-awaited conversation with Ariya with a happy and excited heart.

however… … .

“ha.”

I let out a deep sigh and wiped my face. The long conversation that lasted for an hour was clearly meaningful, and necessary conversations were exchanged.

We talked about my current situation and the extra Lucent medicine I had forgotten about so I could prepare in advance.

but.

“You’re so mischievous… … .”

Ariya’s sinister intentions were revealed as she smiled mischievously while speaking.

This time, it wasn’t easy for me to be playful with her trying to get me into trouble.

‘I don’t know if it’s just me.’

Because Anastasia is involved.

“… “Take his hand and make eye contact.”

If you think about it, it was a light request.

In fact, compared to the favor Ariya has shown me so far, it is such a trivial request that it can hardly be considered an unreasonable request.

However, the problem was that the target was Anastasia.

While I was staring blankly at the crystal ball, all sorts of thoughts came to mind.

‘There are also options that can be roughly explored.’

Because Ariya is in the central magic tower in the first place. You won’t know whether I actually acted on the Western Front or not. She said that even if I tried to protect her, there was no way for her to know her identity.

However.

My heart couldn’t accept it.

“I guess I should behave properly.”

I felt like she, the benefactor who understood my situation and helped me, would not be able to accept me if I treated even such a trivial request as a lie.

Gulp.

Even as I swallowed my saliva, I couldn’t imagine Anastasia’s reaction.

‘What on earth would they think of me?’

Our situation was even more strange because we had recently drawn a line about our relationship.

“In the first place, I was against Anastasia… … .”

Is it okay to do something strange like that?