75 – Knot(2)

Whoops.

A wind blew, carrying the delicate scent of spring.

As the consciousness that had sunk down awakens, the familiar sound gradually becomes clearer.

– Pia!!

-thank you.

I listened to the sound and opened my eyes.

I no longer felt the drowsiness I had been feeling for a long time. Being able to recover the body with a good night’s sleep without any other special measures is also a great advantage.

I got out of bed and came out to the study.

The warm sunlight and spring breeze streamed in through the wide open windows.

The short hand of the clock on the desk was pointing to the number 1. Being able to wake up at the time you want without having to set an alarm is also a pretty convenient ability.

He turned around and poked his head out the window.

– Beep?

The little guy who was sitting in the yard decorating Claire’s hair with white petals found me and blinked.

I quietly raised my index finger and brought it to my mouth.

-Pia~!

Perhaps understanding my meaning, he turns his attention away from me to Claire and continues his work.

I go into a high bush and take my coveted petal and put it on Claire’s head. The petals lined up one by one in this way formed a rather sloppy but manageable corolla.

Gorgeous blond hair that shines even more brilliantly with light.

I was a bit conflicted as I watched her hair rustling in the wind. Will I keep my natural appearance in my eyes, or will I call my name and see my face?

It was a very brief conflict.

I turned around without choosing anything.

The weight is tilted to one side, and I feel that tilt is getting worse with each new morning.

“It would be difficult to delay any longer.”

I tried to hold out until the summer festival, but I can’t leave it alone anymore as I start to feel possessive even towards Claire, not Baek Ha-na.

‘Still, there will be no setbacks.’

The madman of the clock tower was summoned to a variable that just happened to be created. Originally, the core of the crystal was planned to be released after the ‘rift manipulation’ incident next year, but since it ignited his desire for exploration, he had no choice but to use it appropriately.

Moreover, since he drew the attention of other guys by doing useless things that he didn’t even ask him to do, he needs to act as a proper lightning rod.

– Beep!!

There was still time until the start of the disciplinary committee, and while I was reading the news from the outside, a guy with a bunch of flower petals on his head flew in like before.

– Papa pup.

“… … .”

As if I had learned something from Baek Ha-na, he sat down at the kitchen table and handed me a small piece of chocolate. Maybe it means peeling.

– Beep

When I peeled off the shell and held it out, he took it in his hand and started gnawing at it like a squirrel. It seems that the way I eat is becoming more and more like Baekhana.

“ah… … .”

When will I be able to stop hearing that sound?

When I turned my head, I could see Claire’s surprised face with petals on top of her head.

“Could it be that he’s noisy… … .”

“not.”

“Yes, yes, then, coffee… .”

– Beep.

The little guy and I watched Claire’s back as he hurriedly moved. Soon after, a teacup with white steam rising is placed in front of me.

I quietly put my hand in my pocket, feeling the scent and taste of instant noodles, which are not luxurious. Otherwise, it seemed like I would hold her hand like a habit.

… oh oh oh oh

… oh oh oh oh

I didn’t say anything, so Claire didn’t open her mouth either.

In the kitchen, where we were silent, all we could hear for a while was the sound of a little guy nibbling on chocolate.

I checked my watch and got up from my seat. Naturally, Claire followed me, and for some reason even the little rascal followed me to the front door.

“Dinner… … ?”

“Ask for something not too heavy.”

“Not heavy… .”

Still with petals on her head, she gently clasped her hands together and gave a determined expression. It’s like watching an Awoken enter a rift.

I buttoned up my jacket and channeled my magic toward them.

– Beep?

“… … ?”

Stems grew from the petals placed on their heads, intertwining and framing each other.

I quietly turned my body, keeping my eyes on the figure with the plausible corolla on my head.

**

[ Main Building Basement ]

“You can go in this way.”

“thank you… ?”

Baek Ha-na and the others went into the judgment room of the disciplinary committee, blinking at the strangely kind behavior of Kim Seong-won.

“Why are you so kind?”

“… do not know. And keep your mouth shut until we get back.”

Entering a space reminiscent of a judge, the four sat down at the seats with their names written on them.

– Disciplinary committee members enter.

Choi Min-shik’s voice echoed through the speakers throughout the judges’ room.

Baek Ha-na and the other students who had arrived first swallowed their saliva.

Professors come in one after another and take their seats. Seats were filled from the first floor, followed by Jayden and Lee Hyuk on the second floor. And the last 3rd floor.

Baek Woo-jin, wearing a black jacket, sat on the first left.

【Let’s proceed.】

-From now on, we will proceed with the disciplinary committee.

The bright lights dimmed and a hologram appeared in the center. Before long, the video of the reproductions that Robert reproduced yesterday was played.

-As you can see, the students who were referred to this disciplinary committee went over to the punishment stage without separate interrogation and defense because the crimes they committed and the evidence to prove them were clear.

The hologram disappeared and the surroundings became brighter again.

【The judgment made here will never be overturned. So if you have something to say, say it now.]

Baek Woo-jin’s voice sinks heavily.

Hana Baek clenched her hands on her lap and tried to calm her pounding heart with anxiety.

【I don’t think there is. then… … .]

Baek Woo-jin called the names of the students and then began to recite the items of the rule broken and the punishment to be handed down.

Students who actually went on stage and manifested swords and magic were ordered to return their academy uniforms, and the rest of the bystanders were given penalty points close to expulsion and restrictions on going out and staying out during the semester except for vacation until entering the second year.

【Maria, Idney.】

The two girls held each other’s hands and swallowed.

【Because you are also guilty of neglect, the penalty points are given the same way. However, since your life is tied to the temple of Yu-hee, I will hand over today’s judgment to the temple and leave the future punishment up to the temple’s will.]

The blood drained from the faces of the two girls at an alarming rate.

【Na Joo-hee.】

The red-haired girl raised her head.

There was no hope in his bright red eyes.

【Illegal sparring, manifestation of lethal magic, destruction of academy facilities. It is right to return the school uniform you wore as well, but the motive was to protect Minseo Na from being deceived by the lies, so taking that into account, 59 penalty points and all outings and overnight stays, including vacations, are prohibited until entering the second year. do. In addition, regardless of grades in this year’s evaluation, it is ranked at the bottom.]

The eyes of the half-dead Na Joo-hee went up.

Considering that 60 penalty points were expulsion, he should never have been happy, but the fact that he had another chance was no different from saving his life once more to Na Ju-hee.

【One hundred and one.】

Baek Ha-na looked up at Baek Woo-jin, who finally called out to her for the last time.

【Na Min-seo’s crimes have been proven, but it is true that she engaged in sparring and used violence just like Na Joo-hee. All matters except penalty points are punished the same as Na Ju-hee.]

Daang-!!

The bar wielded by the judge hit the floor.

【Professors who disagree should raise their hands.】

momentary silence.

None of the members of the disciplinary committee raised their hands.

[Since there is no disagreement from the other members, the disciplinary committee concludes with this.]

When Baek Woo-jin got up, Jayden and Lee Hyuk, who were sitting on the second floor, got up together. The rest of the professors also left the judgment room following Baek Woo-jin.

-The ruling handed down today will be written in an official document tomorrow and delivered to you and your guardians. You may as well go back.

The door that had been firmly closed opened.

No one was able to get up easily.

Hana Baek was also stunned by the fact that she was banned from going out and staying out.

**

in front of the elevator.

After sending the other professors up first, I called the guy next to me.

“Jaden.”

“Yes. professor.”

I said to the overly polite guy.

“Take your master and come to the old building of the alchemy workshop tomorrow evening.”

“… … Yes!!”

The guy nodded his head, his eyes twinkling to the point where it was somewhat unpleasant.

“I have something else to do, so go upstairs first.”

“Yes. see you tommorow.”

Even though I didn’t mention the exact time, he gets on the elevator without recognizing the fact and disappears from my sight.

Alone, I went back the way I came, hiding myself.

I went through the door I came out of and headed down a little further.

Through the wide open door, students can be seen immersed in their own thoughts. I approached Baekhana, who had a very funny expression on his face, as if he was half stunned.

Standing quietly behind him, I lightly placed my hand on his forehead as he tilted his head back.

“… … ?”

The dazed guy’s eyes widen.

Then, carefully tidying up the hair of the guy with surprised eyes. He handed over the disheveled bangs and carefully trimmed the tangled hair.

Slowly, enjoying its soft touch.

“Is it one?”

“… … Why?”

“Your face is red.”

“… It’s hot.”

He plays an expressionless face that is not disturbed, but he can’t help but see the hot flowers that are starting to bloom on his cheeks little by little.

A desire that is gradually filled.

He pulled away the hand he was stroking and stepped back.

“ah… … .”

The boy sighed and turned his head. His gaze was directed directly at me.

I’m sure you won’t see it

When I step back little by little, his blue eyes move little by little.

“Shall we go?”

“uh? uh, uh… .”

Baek Ha-na nodded at Nam Seo-hee’s question.

Soon after, Hana Baek left with the three of them.

As if waiting, the other students rose from their seats one by one, and soon after, I was the only one left here.

The lights that were brightly illuminating the surroundings are turned off and darkness comes.

As much as I had backed away, I went forward again and crumpled my face.

“… You are seriously ill.”

My body allowed me to go outside only after erasing all 100 traces.