62 – Dormitory (2)



I didn’t have much luggage, but the movement line from the entrance to my dormitory was long, so it took a little longer.

Silverin’s movement in the bed became quiet while carrying her luggage to and from the room several times.

The middle of the bed rises convexly like a mound. She seemed to be asleep as she slowly moved along with her even breathing.

I loaded the boxes down on the bed and unpacked them with as little noise as possible.

Originally, I was going to leave the box and finish it, but I was thinking of even organizing my luggage.

After putting the books in the bookshelf and properly organizing the clothes, thirty minutes had passed.

I checked the bed again. Sylverin was in a deep sleep, and it was as it was.

Is it possible to be so relaxed? There seems to be a schedule related to the masters class.

I slowly approached the bed to check Sylverin’s condition.

“Teacher?”

No response.

I very slowly pulled out the bedside duvet. The crown of her head is exposed, and the sound of new modern breathing is heard.

But something under the bed catches my eye.

I bent over and confirmed the identity of the object. The dress Silverin was wearing had come off like a snake skin and was lying under the bed.

All accidents have stopped. Are you just throwing it off as if you were sleeping in your own bed?

At times like this, he looks like someone my age, and sometimes he looks like a professor full of years and experience. I don’t even know

“…….”

I raised the quilt and sealed the silverine back.

Then, I closed my eyes and took a few deep breaths. My head is dizzy because of the anguish.

I left my room and went down to the lounge on the first floor.

Sitting at a table set like a teahouse in front of the fireplace, we killed time.

***

About 30 minutes later, when I returned to the room, Silverin greeted me sitting with a blanket wrapped around her body.

she said in a slightly hushed voice.

“Where did you go…”

“I brought you something to drink.”

I handed her the steaming herbal tea I received at the lounge.

“…How do you know I’m thirsty? It’s commendable.”

“It’s not like we’ve been together for a day or two.”

She sipped herbal tea, took a sip, and continued.

“You did a good job tidying up the room. In the meantime, I brought something I like to drink… Even if you were a maid, you would have grown bigger.”

“…”

It is not difficult to attend. Before learning metalworking, he seriously considered joining a noble family as an attendant.

But it’s nothing else, I don’t know what he meant by maid.

Silverin puts her teacup on the bedside table and stretches her arms under the bed to pick up her clothes.

When I saw the bare shoulder line and armpits on the blanket, I hurriedly looked away and moved to my seat in front of the window.

While I was admiring the garden view of the living wing outside the window, Silverin finished dressing and walked out next to me.

She said while admiring the scenery outside with a teacup in her hand.

“You assigned me a nice room. The other dormitories face the building next door, so this picture doesn’t come out. It’s the best location with the best view.”

“Do you like it?”

“yes.”

“Why don’t you come to the dormitory, too?”

She said with a smile at my nonsense.

“Disciple, unfortunately, I was banned from the dormitory blacklist a long time ago, so I can’t do it.”

“…The blacklist? They treat me kindly for something like that.”

“That’s because I’m a professor.”

“What do I have to do to be blacklisted?”

“You can do bad things. Very very bad things.”

that’s very bad I don’t think we’re talking about stealing or fist fighting.

“What happened?”

“You’ll find out naturally, even if I don’t tell you.”

“…”

“Teacher… seems to have a lot of secrets.”

Silverin took a sip of her tea and changed the topic.

“Isn’t there a tradition of doing mischievous pranks at Eternia Dormitory?”

“Is there such a thing?”

“yes.”

“What are you kidding me with?”

“I don’t know how it is now, but back then I used to take all my underwear and burn it or spray the room with stinky monster juice.”

“Um…Are you trespassing?”

“Yeah. Your seniors moved to the Southern Village after spending two years in the Northern Village. Trespassing in their original place would be a piece of cake.”

I don’t know anything else, but I should never leave important things here.

By the way, there seems to be a strange connection between the ‘very bad thing’ that Silverin punished and the freshman declaration ceremony.

“I thought Eternia would be a bit more polite, but it’s surprising.”

“Originally decent guys add up. I don’t touch Wittrough’s well. But you should know in advance.”

“All right.”

Silverine stops talking and crouches on the floor. Then he propped the teacup on his lap and sipped little by little.

Her gaze stays on the scenery outside the window. I couldn’t tell if I was still awake or if I was lost in old thoughts.

After a minute of silence, I spoke first.

“By the way, are you done with today’s work?”

“…no, there’s still one more left.”

She pointed her finger at a spot outside the window.

“You see that?”

In one place in the northern forest adjacent to the living building, a huge tree with all white leaves was sticking out.

“Yes. I was just wondering what that was.”

Although it was quite far away, it was located exactly in the middle of the scenery seen from my room, so it caught my attention.

“I see why you were assigned to this room. This is probably the best view of Eternia’s Guardian Tree on campus.”

“What does the guardian tree have to do with me?”

“I have no direct connection with you. It’s just a suggestion from Eternia to you.”

“A hint…?”

Silverin put her teacup aside and held out her arms toward me.

“Yes. Lift me up.”

I took her hand and pulled it tight.

With my strength, she stood up and continued.

“Now it’s your turn to go to your real dorm.”

***

One side of the forest was leveled and cleared for only one guardian tree.

Every time the leaves fall, it seems like snow is falling.

The guardian tree of Eternia was a giant tree that looked to be about two or three hundred years old.

The sight of the white leaves glistening in the sunlight is mesmerizing.

According to Silverin, there were several layers of protective barriers in Eternia, and among them, this Guardian Tree was the one that spread the strongest and most powerful barrier.

The barrier spread by the Guardian Tree protected Eternia from black magic and the energy of chaos based on powerful divine power.

“It’s beautiful.”

Silverin put her hand on the guardian tree and said.

“It’s an indispensable presence in Eternia. It’s been a part of Eternia’s history. If you have any questions, ask the tree. It has a unique legend.”

“Do trees talk? Do they contain magic?”

“It contains magic. Very powerful ancient magic. There is a legend that a priestess changed herself into a guardian tree to protect Eternia from disaster.

“Have you heard of the teacher?”

“No. But, rumors about hearing voices circulate every year.”

“Later… when I can’t remember the correct answers to the exam questions, I’ll have to come and pray.”

“That’s a frugal request. If this tree could speak real words, the school would be shocked. This is where confessions have been made for a long time. So many secrets are buried under this tree.”

I hesitated for a moment and said.

“Then, does this tree know about your ‘bad deed’?”

There was a faint smile in the corners of Silverin’s eyes.

“Ask the tree directly later.”

If you look at it, it seems like there was something. I’ll have to look for it sometime.

In the meantime, I felt the presence of a person from the forest side.

Silverin turned her gaze to the direction where the sign came from and spoke to me.

“I guess we’ll end our small talk here.”

Soon after, five people walked out from the forest side.

They all wore masks similar to Masters Class judges.

They bowed lightly to Sylverine and said yes.

“It’s nice to see you again on Eternia. We will lead the child now.”

Silverin nodded slowly and looked at me. It meant they were coming to pick me up.

“In principle, I can’t follow. Have a good trip.”

“…All right.”

“for a moment.”

Silverin opened her arms and said.

“Let’s hug one more time before we go, disciple.”

The people who came to pick me up stare blankly at me. The gaze is very burdensome.

“…I’ll be back.”

Then Silverine made a pouty face and stomped her feet to express her displeasure.

I reluctantly crawled into her arms.

Silverin hugged me with satisfaction and patted me on the back.

“Where will you be, teacher?”

“I’ll be waiting in front of the fountain in the living building.”

Then slowly released the restraints and pushed me slightly in front of the masked people.

***

Damian followed the masked Masters Class attendants to the forest path.

Silverin watched Damian silently until he could not be seen.

Looking at the student preparing to stand alone, she was seized with complex emotions.

While proud, on the other hand, I am anxious.

Damian was a kid who could easily do anything by himself, and he had to go through a lot to grow up.

I couldn’t carry it forever.

Silverin suppressed her greed for a moment in the silence.

And a moment later, dull footsteps were heard behind her.

Silverin looked back.

Paladins heavily armed with plate armor were approaching her with heavy steps.

They were not called by Silverin.

Silverin’s face turned cold.

It wasn’t always good for the Paladins to come out of nowhere.

It always brings bad news.

Ten paladins approached Silverin, got down on one knee, and bowed their heads.

“I received an order from the Holy City and visited Archmage Silverin.”

“…”