Chapter 149

“… … I am not happy.”

Lying on the bed, staring at the ceiling. Ai-nim muttered to himself.

I should have answered right after hearing the words, but Lockstrin’s guest quarters are in another room, so there’s no need for him to stop by.

So it was a meaningless murmur.

“Even though Rocks works hard for me, I’m not happy at all.”

I couldn’t even get it out of my mouth.

It was because he couldn’t even imagine what kind of expression Rocktrin would make after hearing his words.

Even Gawil, the father and emperor, is harsh on children when necessary. That must also be part of their affection, but as a child who accepts it, it is unavoidably cruel.

But Rocktrin.

Absolutely, categorically, there is no such thing.

From the first time we met, I deliberately kept bothering her. I should have known that I was floating, but I never got angry. I didn’t show dislike once. Always had a warm smile.

When pointing out the error of the magic system, he was very considerate so as not to hurt his pride. He reassured me when I was scared of being kidnapped by a tower in a distant country where I couldn’t even use magic.

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Just once.

He doesn’t have a hobby of bullying anyone, but he only gets angry when he jokes about bullying Hira.

Even though I had the desire to monopolize it, anyway, Rockstrin cherished the things in my hands.

‘Rox, I can’t see it.’

‘What do you do when you see something like that? Even if you live with only pretty things in your eyes, you will die without seeing everything. And according to imperial law, torture like that is forbidden.’

‘Can you hear everything with your ears?’

‘Because the emperor must understand even the lowest level. Please listen.’

Captured the Wizards of Riden in Areas. I found out when I covered their eyes while torturing them.

I am, among them, the innermost one.

When I realized it, just being by my side made me feel very safe, so I inadvertently clung to it. It would be embarrassing to hear it, but he told me he liked it and even made him engaged. it was all nonsense

“I only hurt Rocks.”

The child hugged the pillow.

So, if Rox is going to push himself too hard, then he should do something good.

It was for myself again.

Carrying the absurd burden of a succession race, all she got was the little peace of a child.

“Then you’d rather just look at me!”

He would grab my wrist and run away anywhere. Ai-nim smiled. I can’t do that.

The tech department is probably a little bit of locktrin’s hand. It is a small fence that he made to keep the people he cares about like a child in the snow.

There is no way I can leave them alone. I know that I am on the inside, but their weight is not different.

Rocks would definitely do that.

“I didn’t want to ask for help.”

I always wanted to give back because I always received. That rash thought probably hurt Rockstrin badly. Hira’s eyes were cold all month long.

When he was bored, he didn’t drag Freed to Sarro and confront him with magic.

In the end, I went to Wirain and asked.

‘dead.’

‘What are you talking about… … ?’

‘I don’t say that a man with a broken heart is alive because he wriggled his fingers. Rockstrin then died.’

how much it hurt

If you hit it like a broken leg, even if you break it a hundred times, it won’t be as good as coming back to life.

If you try to say something, you avoid it, and if you’re sorry, you put on a sad face.

So if you laugh as if it’s nothing, Rox laughs the same way.

what, then what do i do I feel like my stomach will explode. I beat my chest, but there is no countermeasure.

Should I stay still?

no. Also that’s not correct.

because. because… … .

“I didn’t tell you to stay still.”

Because Rocktrin didn’t tell him to ‘stay still’. But for some reason I can’t say.

Not different from before.

It’s because you’re expecting to realize it yourself, just like when you create an imaginary theory.

“You believe in it.”

Ainim slowly raised his upper body.

At the bedside, there are earplugs that Rocktrin gave me as a gift. Even if it’s not winter, I use it when there’s something I need to focus on, like practicing magic.

The child wore ear plugs.

“Whoa.”

Close your eyes.

Take a deep breath.

Where should I start?

Even the caring Lockstrin didn’t give a hint this time. I mean, I couldn’t give it. Rockstrin is a genius, but he can’t do everything.

I have no choice but to find it myself, but in this case, it is the method that Rockstrin did.

‘From the beginning.’

First, start by questioning the things you took for granted.

‘Why Rocks?’

first.

Demons have invaded the campus of Summer Turge. Roxtrin fought hard, but couldn’t handle the three high-level monsters.

Six students who were neither friends nor related to each other died.

The incident made Roxtrin faint.

why?

There was no contact.

As children in Lox’s arms, we’ve never spoken a word to each other.

He doesn’t have any ties to Aindarlock, so he’s a complete stranger. For now, that’s it.

Although they had never met, Rox knew them. I felt very guilty over their deaths.

second.

Before the midterm exams, Rockstrin slept less than two hours a day. To borrow Maria’s words, a person who can stop my heart with her own will.

How do people… … Rather than questioning that, let’s assume that it was possible because Rox was half a fairy. But the question of will still remains.

now i know That Rockstrin is not really an iron man, but just like himself, he wants to roll around in a ‘bad bed’ where he is deeply buried, and he likes to be basking in the sun.

Well then.

There must have been some kind of desperation.

You knew you had to do that.

third.

What happened immediately after?

Midterm exam. Rocks is perfect.

A visit from Coltman Aindarok. The letter from the previous time when Rockstrin passed out was probably a notice of a visit.

And usually, the parents of a great aristocrat have two purposes for visiting Somerset.

I want to see it, or watch it.

In Coltman’s case, I don’t think it’s the former. Even if you meet Rockstrin after 3 years, let alone 1 year, you are the kind of person who will go home without a single change of expression and eat a meal.

The answer is surveillance.

It wasn’t trustworthy.

The letter was a warning of sorts, and Roxtrin studied hard to avoid being caught.

and presentation of the theory of imagination.

He was aware of Riden’s attack, and the entire A-class was kidnapped to the Areas Prison Tower.

When I found out about the ‘devil’s writing’ that only Rocktrin could see, I thought I could explain all of Rocktrin’s actions.

‘no.’

Ai shook his head.

If you know, can you do it?

If an ordinary person cannot memorize a dictionary within two days, even if they die, they will all die.

Besides, there is this problem.

What guarantees that the statement is true?

Will the world end tomorrow? it’s funny Good night, Momma. This is the child’s reaction.

In other words, even though Roxtrin was desperate enough to risk life and death, he already knew the authenticity of the writing.

what you get from it.

All of the A class students who would have thought it would be fortunate even if a few died were brought back to life.

because? Rox is handsome, studies well, and uses magic well. If such a person leads from the front, no one will rebel.

fourth.

While Ainim returned with an envoy after refusing to surrender Riden.

I heard from Hira in detail.

Due to Hira’s mistake, a child named Daisy, whom the imperial family brought up and raised, died, and Rockstrin lived with dead eyes for a long time. This is like the first one.

Rockstrin mourned the deaths of all common people. It is usually impossible. It’s because people don’t sympathize with the death of others.

Fifth.

Needless to say, an airstrike on the northern barrier, where Roxtrin played a big role.

I defended the students, and several soldiers were killed or wounded. As a person from my territory, I understand taking care of the sick bed.

When I saw the tombs lined up along the road, I put on a heavy face again. It’s probably not Rox’s fault.

As Aindarlock, he should have been rather proud. It is from their glorious death that today’s empire is forged.

But, oddly enough, the Rockstrines seemed to feel guilty about their deaths themselves.

‘Rox didn’t do anything wrong… … .’

To change the way of thinking until now.

Aini nodded, now thinking backwards.

“The Rocks contributed to their deaths.”

So the kind-hearted Lox, the delicate and caring Lox, have no choice but to be sad because it’s their own fault.

‘The worst guy in the world is definitely me.’

Six children who did not even have a one-sided relationship.

Daisy secretly adopted by the royal family.

Soldiers who died in the Aindarroch Territory in the past, when Lox wasn’t even born.

‘That’s why I’m here.’

Rocks.

by what means

them.

did you kill

or.

“Did you make their deaths?”

The child opened his eyes.

This is because, when summing up the small points drawn in between, a slightly creepy conclusion emerges.

“… … Perhaps Rocks.”

Are you the devil?

Even if Roxtrin didn’t listen, it was something that Ai-nim couldn’t bear to say.

* * *

“I did it. I did it. I did… … .”

“No, don’t say it three times. Listening to it makes me anxious too.”

“But what are you going to do if you come to me right away? What would I have done if someone had seen it?”

Princess Tania, who always looked calm and relaxed, was nowhere to be seen.

Biting my thumbnails, I think I moved back and forth from the head to the edge of the bed 50 times, but subtly it was once every 3 seconds, so 20 times a minute… … I was thinking like this.

“Are you laughing now? Can you afford it?”

“No, but why are you worried about me? Even though my nose is sleeping.”

“I expected him to be a prince on a white horse when he said he would save me, but that’s because he was a bomb horse.”

“Unfortunately, I am not a prince, but a count.”

“If you ask me straight away, do you intend to become the emperor?”

“For now?”

“This, this, for now, the same sound… … .”

Irons that are full of steam sometimes make noise. Beep, beep.

In other words, that was the sound Tania was making now. how do you do that I can play the flute.

I thought that the only resemblance to Ai-nim was that they had blonde hair, but sisters are sisters.

“What do you think is so difficult? Let Her Highness Vector sit on the throne for a while, do a few things that are difficult for Her Highness to do, and while Her Highness Ai-nim regains the throne while swearing coolly.”

“Am I mistaken that it looks like there is neither Tane’s brother nor Marquis Tipol in the process? Do you both go to Credia for a year and enjoy a vacation?”

“As long as you don’t know that my ultimate goal is your highness, I won’t be too much of a hindrance.”

Of course, you will receive checks.

Perhaps, it is not the level, but as if it were natural, there would be a few light threats to life.

Moreover, after a certain period of time, it becomes a public enemy that must be caught and killed, not assassinated. That was the original plan.

I have to run away hard and get caught by the child. easy, easy

“Then why did I come?”

“There is no particular reason. I’ll protect Her Highness’ nails.”

Tania finally removed her finger from her mouth. Fortunately, it didn’t bite too much, so I think I need to trim it a little. that’s just saying

need a hand

“Your Highness is a good person, so you should be able to get along well with Ai-nim.”

“… … That’s what I came to say.”

“I will not be able to contact you personally from now on. Anyway, make a promise.”

I calmly held out my hand.

“I plan to save it for sure, so please take good care of Your Highness later.”

“okay. But even so, if there is no gyeong, nothing will happen just because I take care of it. There is one condition.”

“Eug, it’s already a long mountain that’s going down.”

Tania held out her outstretched hand and spoke forcefully.

“… … At least don’t die.”

“Let’s try.”

It’s not what I like.

I wasn’t sure.