Became an Academy Spearman

893. [Western Front] – Ariya’s second demand (168)

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Deep evening.

After returning to the enemy barracks, I had dinner with my platoon members.

Everyone seemed curious as to why I was away for such a long time, but I couldn’t tell them in detail other than that I was practicing.

And there was something I had to solve.

Tuk.

As I carefully took out the crystal ball on the table, my mind stirred strangely.

“… … “The day feels so long.”

While reflecting on my relationship with Eustea, I want to let go of some of my complicated feelings. I still had something to report.

Actually, I should have reported it earlier.

But I couldn’t do that because I was hit by reality.

ㅡ!

As soon as I infused mana into the crystal ball, the crystal ball, which greedily consumed my magic, immediately illuminated the space of courtesy.

This is the space of Ariya, the central magic tower lord.

And soon, as if I was looking at her reflection in a crystal ball, there was a silver-haired mage looking at me in the same way.

[The fact that you contacted me like this means you did as I said, right?]

I laughed bitterly at Ariya’s question, where she even skipped a greeting.

“Yes, like you said, we held hands and made eye contact.”

[What is the reaction?]

“… … There isn’t much difference. Even though it was a fake relationship, Major Anastasia and I had become quite close. It goes to the extent of saying that holding hands is acceptable. “So when I made eye contact with her, she didn’t look away from me.”

Calmly, but only tell the truth.

Because the strange emotional currents and the situation that Ariya expected did not appear.

[Hmm, that’s right. I guess we were closer than I thought.]

“Still, it’s just to give legitimacy to the rumor… … “It’s because we understand each other’s situations.”

Even though I had to explain it, I felt anxious for no reason.

Ariya narrowed her eyes and looked at me through the crystal ball.

It seems like he doesn’t like something.

[The medicine will arrive at the Western Front around tomorrow. And you must return the answer to the second request to me tomorrow.]

“… … “Are you expecting a definite answer from me without even telling me your second request?”

When I asked in confusion, Ariya suddenly smiled coldly.

[Do you know how many days have passed since you are reporting? If I made a request, you should do it right away and let me know at least the next day. But you dare to show disrespect by delaying the request of the Magic Tower for several days.]

“… … .”

I was momentarily speechless.

Ariya’s words were firm, and she felt cold anger. And without realizing it, as soon as I saw Ariya’s coldness. I realized I made a mistake.

I carried out her request the next day.

But I didn’t report it right away.

The situation was too urgent to report, so my mind wasn’t up to the task.

However, that is my situation. It only seemed to Ariya that I had belatedly carried out that request.

“… … I understood. Let’s talk about the second demand. “I will report to you right away this time.”

So I had no choice but to comply.

I actually went through a very complicated situation today, and training with Anastasia again tomorrow is really meaningful. But even so, Ariya’s request could never be a low priority for me.

[Yes, it should come out like that. The second request is no big deal, you just have to ask Anastasia directly.]

My attitude seems to have eased my mind a little, and the coldness has gone away. But her light words that followed afterwards made me feel even more uneasy.

“Yes, you say it.”

[Ask how you feel as a man, never ask lightly, and let Anastasia hear the answer.]

Stop.

My eyes, which were staring at the crystal ball, suddenly became blurred.

“… … .”

This was clearly a statement that crossed the line.

however. It was hard to deny her words as they were, but the coldness that had been shown to me a moment ago came to mind clearly.

I felt it intuitively.

That I am standing on a very precarious border.

Ariya was on the verge of getting angry at me.

I know she’s trying to get me into trouble with these mischievous demands. This is like a form of venting her anger.

Nevertheless, I could not ignore the good will and kindness she had previously shown me.

Ariya was something I needed, and will definitely be needed in the future.

So I barely opened my lips that wouldn’t fall.

“… … Yes, that’s what I ask.”

[You agree more willingly than I thought?]

Ariya, who was grinning, looked like she was seeing a witch.

He doesn’t even hide the fact that he is very happy through my difficulties.

But, looking at that, I nodded my head in resignation.

‘If I have to do it anyway.’

I have no choice but to do it.

There is no point in expressing dissatisfaction or disagreement with it.

The Ariya I know is that kind of elf, so now was the time to just obey her.

“However, I think it will be difficult to get a good answer. “You know that, right?”

[Then, I don’t expect to hear a good answer from Anastasia or even tell you that I love you.]

I burst out laughing as I watched Ariya say something that didn’t even make sense.

“… … “I don’t think something like that could ever happen.”

[Still, do you know? I wonder if these demands of mine will actually work. Anyway, tell me tomorrow and report it to me. Are you really going to be angry if you report this late again?]

Beyond the crystal ball, Ariya showed herself exactly what she was like.

With a beautiful smile, she speaks the coldest words.

Even her eyes are serious.

This meant that they would force me, and that I had no choice.

“yes… … “Of course.”

[Okay, see you tomorrow then.]

ㅡ!

The light of the crystal ball went out at once, and Ariya reflected in the crystal ball also disappeared. Nevertheless, I ended up staring blankly at the crystal ball for a while.

“Whoa.”

In the end, what escaped my lips was a deep sigh. At the same time, an inexplicable laugh escaped me.

I don’t know.

I had to face this reality, but it seemed like the actual ordeal wasn’t the only thing I had to overcome.

“This too… … “If it’s a price, it’s a price.”

I didn’t want to think negatively of Ariya.

She was such an elf, and she always showed me unusual kindness and goodwill.

I knew that well too.

He said he received too much compensation.

So, I figured I’d pay the price now.

… … Even if it caused me a lot of trouble, I thought it was also karma.

“Ask me seriously… … .”

What am I like as a man?

I couldn’t even imagine.

The image of myself asking that question to the woman who willingly accepted my request for a day, and the image of Anastasia facing that day and answering back… … .

I stopped thinking and shook my head.

“Let’s get some rest.”

This was not a topic that could be answered by thinking about it.

***

Day 44 of the Western Front.

Now I was able to arrive at Anastasia’s training room quite familiarly.

Everyone understood me even though my daily routine increased the amount of time I spent with Anastasia, to the point where belonging to the enemy wing became insignificant.

So I felt a little sorry.

No matter how broad my duties have become, I feel like I only think about myself.

But that thought was short-lived.

“I’m too busy thinking about my future.”

… … Where can I afford to care about other people?

It was like that just today. I had to completely get a feel for Type 5, Bicheonsuwol, and I had to solve the trials that were not trials that Ariya gave me.

Sigh!

As I opened the metal door, the cool air escaping from inside woke me up.

“hello.”

“Welcome.”

Even as I calmly exchanged greetings with her, who was quietly present in the training room, my heart trembled a little.

In fact, there was only one major conflict right now.

‘Ariya’s request, say it first and say it after everything is said.’

… … Which of them is right?

I thought this was a bit different from getting beaten first. If I tell Ariya’s request first, the atmosphere will be strange throughout the training, and there will be no time to persuade Anastasia, who will be disappointed in me if I tell her after it’s all over.

‘It’s kind of a matter of choice… … .’

Jerk. Jerk.

As I walked, I thought that it also depended on my choice.

As I stood facing Anastasia, I carefully made eye contact with her.

“So what do you want to do today when you ask for it?”

As I watched her calmly ask the question, I decided on an answer in an instant.

‘Let’s ask after it’s all over.’

If you ask me first, I instinctively felt that it would be difficult to perfectly master Bicheon Suwol.

Even now, if her Zen-like eyes that were looking at me suddenly changed, I couldn’t bring myself to focus on my training properly.

“I want to make the power of my newly acquired skills completely mine.”

“If it’s new power… … .”

“Because I gained enlightenment through my encounter with Eustea.”

As I spoke, I erased all the distracting thoughts.

What is important right now is the power of Type 5, Bicheonsuwol.

The power that overcame Eustea’s will was, in my opinion, extremely unrealistic.

So it was not easy for me to even estimate the true power of Bicheonsuwol.

but. There was a being in front of me who could make that happen.

‘If she is said to be the strongest in the empire.’

I thought it was definitely possible.