The Greatest Architect

10. Manehair of Endurance (1)

“I’ll fix your insomnia. What do you think?”

“ ……. ”

Xaviel clenches his fist without even knowing it.

When I get hit in the head with a hammer, does it feel like this?

“You know my insomnia? Lloyd? How? ’

A stubborn insomnia that began to plague itself years ago.

I never revealed it.

No, I haven’t told anyone.

I had no recollection at all of it.

“I don’t know what you mean. ”

Xaviel smiles awkwardly.

“Insomnia. I don’t know what you’re talking about. ”

“Hmm, really? ”

“Yes.”

“Tsk tsk. Xaviel. Are you trying to get rid of me? ”

“Of course not. ”

“Isn’t it?”

“Yes.”

“Then why are you laughing? That’s awkward, too. ”

“Yes?”

“Don’t you know that? Are you laughing for the first time in front of me? ”

“ ……. ”

“Ouch. Let’s see you wipe that smile off your face.” That’s why it’s so shiny. Are you embarrassed? Tsk, tsk, what are you doing? ”

“ ……. ”

“Don’t be silly, I can see you. Let’s be clear about this. I’ll fix your insomnia. Instead, you teach me how to use a sword. What do you think? I think this is a pretty good deal. ”

“ ……. ”

Xaviel is silent.

To be honest, I was embarrassed.

Hard insomnia.

It’s been bothering him all of a sudden for the past three years.

I did not know why or why.

At some point, my senses became too sensitive.

Minor insect sounds.

The sound of twigs swaying in the wind.

Even the sound of a blanket twisting and turning.

Sound coming from your ears.

All sorts of scenery.

Any contact with the skin.

Even the slightest smell of air every breath.

Everything has been plugged into his senses too vividly.

Even when I closed my eyes, I could feel the blood vessels of my eyelids one by one.

Even the pulse in my earholes pierced my ears every second.

In a word, I felt like every sensation was poking my body like a 24-hour needle.

I couldn’t sleep at all.

I was tossing and turning all night, and I was so tired that I could barely blink at dawn.

There was no solution.

I tried everything, but it didn’t work.

It’s been three years.

It was a pain that I hid, moaning by myself.

or weakness.

I just wished that I could sleep well for one night.

And you know that? That wretch? How?

Xaviel’s expression is cold.

Lloyd’s eyes fluttered.

‘Well, I know because I read a novel. ’

Xaviel was the protagonist of the Blood of Novels.

I carefully read and remember the contents of the novel.

I know very little about Xaviel.

It was the same with insomnia.

‘You probably don’t know the cause of insomnia that’s been bothering you. But I do. ’

Swordmaster syndrome.

That was the cause of insomnia.

“As swordsmanship approaches the level of the sorcerer, all senses become abnormally active. It’s a natural human phenomenon that goes into the superhuman phase. ’

The same was true of Xaviel.

He was only 17 years old when he reached the rank of Sword Express.

At the same time, Swordmaster syndrome began.

I spent every night twisting and tormenting.

Nevertheless, I did not know why for a long time.

There’s only one reason.

It was because Xaviel was from the countryside.

‘In these rural areas, Sword Express is hard to find, not to mention moderate. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. I mean, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Which is why we don’t have a lot of information on Sword Master syndrome. ’

If there was a world with the Internet.

Searching for ‘Naver Knowledge’ should have been easy to access.

This was different.

Transfer of knowledge through limited contacts or books.

Or communicated through difficult gossip to obscure the truth.

Otherwise, there was almost no way to learn new information.

For this reason, it was only two years before Xaviel became aware of his insomnia. Then, three more years later, we overcome insomnia through a coincidence.

‘Cause that’s what I’m gonna do, I’m gonna push it. ’

I know how.

So be sure.

“I think it will work. What do you think?”

“Do I have to answer that? ”

“Well, it’s not mandatory. ”

Lloyd said as he cooked the salad with a fork.

“Don’t get me wrong. Isn’t this a compulsion? Just trust me for once. ”

“Lloyd? ”

“Huh.”

“ ……. ”

“It’s a good thing. Trust each other like this. Building constructive relationships through trust. Help when it’s hard. That’s what life is. That’s what life is. Isn’t that right?”

“ ……. ”

“Why do you look so fat? ”

“ ……. ”

“Do I look like a fraud to you? ”

“A little, to be honest. ”

“You don’t hate me that much? ”

“Yes.”

Xaviel nods decisively.

Lloyd tasted it.

“Then why don’t we do this? Let’s build it on our implementation. ”

“When you do, do you mean? ”

“Yeah. Build trust with each other. If you’re lucky, I’ll do it. ”

“What……. ”

“Then let’s try ‘swing’. Come on, let’s get lucky. ”

“ ……. ”

“Come on.”

“…… that. ”

“Do you trust me, Xaviel, my faithful knight? ”

“Yes.”

“ ……. ”

“Implementation. It would be a mistake if you thought such a trick would work easily. ”

“Phew.”

“I’d rather ask you the same question. ”

“Phew, tsk. What is it?”

“Why are you suddenly carrying a Summoning Book? ”

Xaviel’s gaze points towards Lloyd’s front, on the dining table.

Basic Summoning Scroll.

It was a book that Lloyd was reading while eating.

“Oh, this? ”

Lloyd smiles bloody.

“I’m just reading because I’m bored. ”

“Yes?”

“I’m just reading. Can’t you do that? ”

“ ……. ”

Xaviel shuts up.

Lloyd’s smile darkened.

“Xaviel, your impulses are obvious. Are you trying to talk me out of it? ”

“I was just asking a question. ”

“Never mind. Let’s finish what we were talking about. ”

“ ……. ”

“So, you don’t believe me? ”

“That’s right.”

“Why?”

“There’s no reason. ”

“You just don’t believe me? ”

“Yes. I just don’t believe it. Can’t you do that? ”

“ ……. ”

Counter followed by reverse counter.

As expected, Xaviel is no fool.

Lloyd chuckles.

“You think you just punched me? ”

“I don’t think so. ”

“He said?”

“Yes, I just gave you an honest answer. ”

“Well, okay. So that’s it for today. ”

“What’s today’s story? ”

“Let’s finish tomorrow. ”

Lloyd drops his fork.

I finished my meal.

After that, I leaned on the backside of the reclining chair and was obsessed with reading the summons.

I didn’t give Xaviel one glance.

Of course I didn’t talk to him.

Even when the maids take the dishes off and leave.

It has been ever since.

In the bedroom, only the sound of going over the bookshelf quietly rang.

In the meantime, Xaviel stood by Lloyd’s side.

A little more complicated than usual.

The night went deep.

♣

It’s been a few days.

Meanwhile, the onset of the mill went smoothly.

The troops’ movements have become more disoriented under the proper supervision of Lord Bavaria.

Soldiers who had barely moved a sack of vomit on the first day.

But after a few days, it changed.

Stamina is strong.

Strength increased.

I’ve got a trick.

Now I can even carry two sacks.

It was thanks to moderate daily labour and rest, and adequate nutrition.

Skilled artisans have also learned more skills.

They’re like sponges sucking water.

Or as the fried beef jerky absorbs the sauce mercilessly.

I quickly learned new knowledge and concepts from Lloyd.

So the construction of the first house ended safely.

It became more comfortable from the second house construction.

I no longer need to stay on site all day.

I just needed to visit the site once a day.

Make sure the site is working.

Whether the construction proceeds according to the drawing.

Whether something is missing or mistaken.

Overall, my work was done on its own.

Thanks to this, I was able to use the time I had all day.

It was the pecking of Xaviel.

“Did you sleep well last night? ”

“Yes, I slept well. ”

“He said?”

“Yes.”

“You’re a terrible liar. ”

“Am I talking? ”

“Huh.”

“No way.”

“No way. ”

“ ……. ”

“Don’t you know that? You know, when you lie, you get a lot of tears. ”

“What specifically are you talking about? ”

“You want me to tell you? No. ”

“ ……. ”

“After you tell me, I’ll pretend it’s not for tea. ”

“No, I’m not.”

“Isn’t it?”

“Yes.”

Xaviel avoids his eyes momentarily as he answers.

Of course, he has no talent for lying.

Lloyd grins.

“But I hate it. I’m not gonna tell a sleepyhead. ”

“ ……. ”

“Where is this coming from? I can’t even sleep. ”

“ ……. ”

“Are you offended? Are you jealous? Then accept my offer. ”

“I don’t want to.”

“It’ll help you sleep better. ”

“I still don’t like it. ”

“Because you don’t trust me? ”

“That’s right.”

… was like that.

But Lloyd never gave up.

I suddenly asked after breakfast.

“Hey, Xaviel? ”

“Yes, Lloyd. ”

“Did you sleep well last night? ”

“ ……. ”

“Do you accept the offer, now? ”

“I don’t want to.”

I walked down the hall and asked again.

“You know, Xaviel, ”

“Speak, Lloyd. ”

“Are you sure you want to keep sleeping? ”

“ ……. ”

“So take the deal. ”

“I decline.”

I also asked on my way out of the field inspection.

“Oh, right. Xaviel?”

“Yes, Lloyd. ”

“How would you feel if you couldn’t sleep all night? ”

“ ……. ”

“Don’t you think it’s time you accepted the offer? ”

“Not at all. ”

While having dinner, I suddenly asked.

“Hmm. Xaviel? ”

“…… Go ahead. ”

“Are you, by any chance, enjoying not sleeping? Endorphins just burst out? Excited?”

“ ……. ”

“You pervert, pervert. ”

“ ……. ”

Even though I was lying down to sleep, I hooked up and went in and asked again.

“Hmmm, Javier? ”

“ ……. ”

“You won’t be able to sleep tonight, will you? ”

“ ……. ”

“I’ll tuck you in for you. You’re happy, right? ”

“ ……. ”

“Hey, Ajusshi? Don’t swear at me. Answer me, please. ”

“Phew, got it. ”

“What do you know? ”

“I accept Lloyd’s offer. ”

“Really?”

“Yes.”

Lloyd jumps to his feet.

Xaviel bites his lip.

I’m sick and tired of it.

I was so excited about people all day long that I felt like dying.

It was impossible to even tighten the knot because of the nerves.

‘Of course, I don’t believe Lloyd’s offer. ’

Lloyd Frontera.

I’m not very trustworthy.

But what if I could stop the ridicule and the questions?

I thought it was the only way.

“If Lloyd really solves my insomnia, that’s the premise. So solving my insomnia comes first. ”

Of course, nothing will be solved.

I didn’t expect Lloyd to have that ability at all.

It is better to accept the offer and let it fail.

I felt comfortable giving up so neatly.

‘I don’t want to teach you swordsmanship. ’

I couldn’t trust Lloyd.

Until recently, he was a man who drank every day and had an accident.

I’ve seen some changes lately, but I don’t know how long they’ll last.

I don’t know when the bad habits will strike me again.

‘But you taught such a man how to use a sword. Nonsense. ’

It would be better to put a knife in a child’s hand.

That’s what Xaviel said.

“Then prove it to Lloyd first. that I could solve my insomnia. ”

“Okay, fine. Why don’t you sit here for a second? ”

“I understand.”

Xaviel sits in a recreational chair as Lloyd instructs.

And I laughed my heart out.

It was because I saw Lloyd trimming his flawed voice.

‘Are you going to sing me a lullaby? ’

Lullaby.

It wasn’t funny.

At the same time, I was sure.

Tonight, there will never be a lying miracle to fall asleep.

But the moment Lloyd’s mouth opened,

He’s starting to crack.

“When the strain of steel is below 0.003, the design strength of the steel can be maintained without decreasing 119891; y when tensile testing of the steel with the prescribed stress of the steel corresponding to the strength of the steel. ”

‘…… huh? ’

I didn’t know what it was.

I’m sure he’s just saying something normal.

I don’t speak any mysterious foreign languages.

That’s why I’m talking to my country.

Somehow, I couldn’t understand anything.

And that’s the end of the line!

“…… However, the yield strength cannot be designed to be greater than 5500kgf/cm2. This is because the yield strain when the yield strength of the steel muscle is 5,500kgf/cm2 is approximately equal to the extreme strain of the compressed side concrete 0.003. And……. ”

‘ ……. ’

I felt numb when I heard something.

Obviously this is the real world.

I felt like I was losing my mind.

“And about iron…… blah…… except for slabs that require steel…… blah…… the iron expense P must be at least 119875; min14/x 119891; y…… blah………. ”

‘ ……. ’

I became lazy.

My whole body is pounding.

It’s unconscious.

The boundary between reality and the universe became obscure.

The resistance was meaningless.

Even if you try to open your eyes.

Even if I wriggle my hands.

I didn’t listen to any of it.

‘If you sleep…… you can’t ……. ’

“…… 119891; y unit here is kgf/cm2…… and the reason it has a minimum iron cost……… is to prevent sudden deflection destruction……… of Yalialialia-Layala……… and 0.10 + 119891; ck + A or…… chalarichala……. ”

‘ ……. ’

This is more destructive than sleeping pills (?).

That was it.

Xaviel’s eyes widen.

I closed my eyelids.

The ritual flew away.

The whole body was stretched out on the reclining chair.

I fell asleep completely without knowing it myself.

A smile of contrition appeared on Lloyd’s mouth.

‘That’s the same scene from the novel. ’

The day that Xaviel first overcame insomnia in his novel.

That day he overheard a complicated magic reading.

I forgot to fall asleep because of that bad, endless reading.

Like right now.

Now, Xaviel enjoys the relaxing taste of honeysuckle (?).

I would not be able to sleep without a lullaby service.

Lloyd’s smile changed with delight and wickedness.

“All your swords are mine now. ’