“Now it will become hostile here as well.”

Harbart immediately after a simple meal. sent two

The older you get, the more you know. It’s like a vague intuition. Harbart knew that Tia would visit him sooner or later.

So prepared.

After a long time. prepared to face today.

“… … .”

An ice castle filled with silence.

Harbart drank alone in that lonely space.

Only one person was drinking, but there were four glasses in front of him.

“Come to think of it, we’ve never had a drink together… … .”

With Tia and Prina.

Harbart hadn’t had a drink with them yet.

“Well, adults should drink together. You can’t give it to a child.”

Both of them were already old enough to drink, but Harbart tried to make an excuse and put the two glasses away.

Now there were only two cups left in front of him.

“A merchant or something… … .”

[Baekryong] Jinseon.

Harbart smiled bitterly at the fact that one of his oldest relationships had come to an end.

In fact, there wasn’t much interaction. We went a few times and only had conversations once in a while.

But it was bittersweet.

“Will it be in the heavens or the underworld, or a place that is nowhere else?”

Harbart heard about Jinseon from Tia. It was a story that he was able to correct his biggest regret right before he died.

“I’m really glad to hear that you didn’t have any regrets.”

Harbart is the most delicate and weak dragon. He lives in regret.

He had hundreds of regrets for his foolish actions that he repeated over and over again.

When I was soaked in that regret, I sank several times more heavily than when the ＜Borderline Sea＞ permeated my body.

“I will do the same when I go.”

Harbart emptied his glass and immediately began to tidy up the surroundings. It seemed like they were preparing for a trip.

“Jin-seon, you can see it with your own eyes, right? Besides, you are a better dragon than me, so you must have done something about it.”

Harbart saw the shadow of death in Tia. Death is closer than Harbart himself.

But Tia is young.

For a dragon, he’s still quite young. However, after enduring hundreds of years and finally meeting her family, the child is about to die.

He probably won’t die at the end of his life span. would be murdered

“But you couldn’t have prepared much either. The best way is to move it yourself.”

Harbart started to pack. His lingering feelings were brushed off by adding one reason or another.

Prina, who was the only regret, will now walk her own path.

“I’m an old man with no strength because I’m so old… … .”

If so, now is the time to correct your regrets.

“If anyone has to die, shouldn’t it be this old fool, not the young?”

Harbart began to move.

In his eyes, a near yet distant future was reflected.

* * *

After Tia took over Prina’s existence from Harbart, she immediately headed outside the ＜Borderline Sea＞.

She was flying in the sky with Prina still on the ferry Harbart was leading.

It was difficult to use magic inside the ＜Borderline Sea＞, so he chose physical means.

“there… … .”

Tia cautiously spoke to Prina, who was squatting on the ferry and reading a book.

To be honest, it was a bit awkward.

It was because we hadn’t really had a proper conversation, and after we had eaten, we started right away.

Tia was also in an urgent situation, but there was no way that she would not have questions about Prina, who just followed without raising any questions.

“What do you usually play with?”

“I trim the castle. Other than that, is it simple things like reading books or preparing ingredients?”

In short, I have no hobbies other than work and study.

“Come to think of it, this is the first time I’ve been to the border sea, right?”

“Yeah.”

“Aren’t you curious about the outside?”

“My father brought me everything I needed, and these days, books are doing well, so there are pictures and things like that. And above all… … .”

Prina’s emotions were lighter than expected. He didn’t have many questions and wasn’t adventurous.

So she had no questions or interest.

To be honest… … .

“I’m too lazy to go outside.”

“I see.”

Even though Tia hadn’t spoken a few words, she seemed to know something vaguely about a woman named Prina.

Sometimes there are children like that.

He is the kind of person who starts with ‘Ah’ and shortens it to ‘Xi’ who likes to be alone, not attending classes because he is stuck in a dormitory.

Tia let out a sigh of relief.

This type of student had a very low probability of acting unexpectedly, unless he had to deal with the opposite.

“Still, there are many things to be interested in in Skientia. It would be okay to find a hobby, and it wouldn’t be bad to go out to eat.”

“What… … . If you feel like it.”

Tia predicted that she would be confined to the dormitory for the holidays because of her gaping words.

it’s better that way

It’s several times more comforting to be stuck in a corner than wandering around like Oz or Eleanor.

“… … Aren’t you worried about old Harbart?”

“You have to worry about the people you care about. And the two of you express 50 years at most, but that’s enough time for humans, right? There is plenty of time to prepare your mind.”

“Well… … . No matter how much you prepare, it might be short… … . Well, that would be your choice.”

Preparing to lose someone is not something you can get used to, no matter how much time you have.

Tia had seen such a scene dozens of times.

However, it was not something that could be understood through words, so Tia decided to just refrain from talking.

“Now, over there is Neris Kingdom. It’s the closest kingdom to the border sea. About 10 years ago, there was a lot of noise due to civil war… … . It’s pretty stable now, so it’s peaceful.”

“… … .”

Tia gestured toward the distant shore and looked at Prina. She was examining Neris Kingdom with a nonchalant expression.

‘No matter what, in the end, she’s the daughter of Old Man Harbart.’

There was a faint heat in those indifferent eyes.

Even if you pretend not to, you can’t help but embrace the thrill of seeing it for the first time.

Even if she tried to stay inside, there was a high probability that Prina would become like that, just like Harbart, who had come ashore several times.

Tia looked at Prina, who was trying to hide such a curious look, and said with a smile.

“ah… … ! hit. Come to think of it, I had to deal with various things in the Neris Kingdom today, right?”

“What is that… … .”

“I’m sorry, but let’s just stay here for one day. You’re busy too, but I think it’ll be fine for a day or so.”

“… … Did you?”

“yes? Then, shall we eat first? There’s a seafood restaurant I know… … .”

Tia started walking around explaining to Prina the culture and specialties of Neris Kingdom.

‘… … Let’s use it for a few days.’

Prina was similar to Spina.

Now, he is a being who has broken his small world and come out of the world.

So, Tia decided to show her the world. Because that was the promise with Harbart.

* * *

A few days passed after Tia went to pick up Harbart.

The days are getting hotter, and now it’s definitely hot enough to call it summer.

Still, it’s worth holding on to.

It’s not really something to be concerned about. Since Tia went to see Harbart, she’ll come back with a decision.

Originally, the expected deadline was about a week, so it is still within the expected range.

“Arrieta, are you here for a moment?”

“Yes, Mr. Oz.”

“May I come in?”

“Sure. Oz is also a member of the leadership team, so you do not need permission to enter the leadership team building.”

Still, I didn’t come today for the purpose of the leadership team, so I felt like I had to get permission in this way.

“Today is no different, the school principal entrusted it to me… … .”

When Tia left, she said that she entrusted Spina to Arrieta.

It is the best line.

As a saint, she would be able to get along well with a child like Spina, and most of all, she did not hold any mana.

It is said that he is the most resistant to the heat caused by Spina’s mana.

“Kuhm… … .”

“… … ?”

Of course, even so, I will take the heat. Even if mana doesn’t come into contact with her body, the indirectly warmed air will be in contact with her.

“What are you doing?”

“No, that… … . Where has Olivia Blue gone?”

“Oh, I went to buy some snacks for Miss Spina. I’ll be back soon. Did Olivia have business?”

“No, that’s not it. but… … .”

Arrieta was so disheveled that it was hard to imagine with her usual neat appearance.

If I were to find a comparison target, should I say that it is similar to Baekyang?

It must have been difficult to bear the heat since I was exposed to the heat of Spina at a close distance.

She had taken off her coat and tie and had even unbuttoned a few buttons on her dress shirt.

Baekyang is usually dressed like that, so it can be said that she has come now, but there is a considerable gap in her appearance that is different from usual.

“It is quite hot today.”

“Um… … . Mr. Oz is grumpy. You can’t talk like that.”

Arrieta frowned slightly and gently covered Spina’s ears as she was napping on her lap.

no.

no, that’s not it… … .

Why can’t you notice?

I wasn’t specifically blaming Spina. I was just pointing out the way she was dressed.

But what if you don’t notice?

“… … I must have made a mistake. Would it be okay to talk for a while?”

I have no choice but to proceed like this.

There is no black heart.

It’s just that I’m going to go ahead with a reluctant heart.

Wouldn’t it be a big deal if I said something straight here and the atmosphere became awkward? I am justified

“Um, come to think of it, I also had a lot of things I wanted to ask.”

“okay.”

It’s sudden, but it’s good to make eye contact with people and talk.

But where to look when talking to a blind person? Wouldn’t it be rude to look them in the eye?

Umm… … . It is difficult.

“Recently, Noah-nim and Marie-nim have been suspicious.”

“Yes… … Yeah?”

After answering casually, I was distracted by Arietta’s words. I will omit, for the sake of my honor, where I am looking.

“Marie-nim is fine, but Noah-nim always comes to visit me wounded. Even if I ask what they do, they don’t teach me properly… … . I was wondering if Oz-sama knows.”

“Um… … .”

Recently, Eleanor said that she was training with Justitia.

I don’t know what the process is like.

I left it alone because I thought it would do well, but was that enough?

I didn’t pay attention to it because it looked normal during class, but it seems that Arietta stopped by to treat her wounds.

“Did you ask your two roommates?”

“Unfortunately, neither of you seem to be away or unable to move.”

“… … Come to think of it, both of them had problems.”

Unfortunately, both of them are busy now for their own reasons, so they won’t be able to afford to take care of Eleanor and Marie.

So, in the eyes of people who don’t know anyone, there is no choice but to be seen as a disquieting figure.

Since Arrieta is working hard for peace in ＜Skientia＞, such doubts can’t be helped.

“Moreover, the biggest problem is that Noah-nim sometimes speaks disturbing words whenever he treats his wounds.”

“What if it’s a disturbing word?”

“That… … . To release the sealed power… … . Those words.”

Arrieta scratched her cheek and said in trouble.

“I don’t think you need to worry about that… … .”

I don’t know why that child is going through a period of stormy anger right now.

Could it be the influence of Justitia?

He might have gotten drunk with himself with the hero.

“I don’t know what Noah-nim is talking about, and Marie-nim always says, ‘Noah-sama is amazing’ even when I ask her… … .”

“If you’re that worried, why don’t you talk to the head of the academy or other professors and find out?”

“I’m sure you’re working hard, but I’m sorry for disturbing Noah-sama for no reason.”

Well, that’s it too.

Noah’s training itself could be stopped if he spoke to the head of the academy or the professors for no reason.

Unfortunately, Arrieta is not one to hinder those who make an effort.

“Lucia said she was busy with a part-time job… … . Baekyang-nim’s recent appearance is also difficult to see.”

“Ah, that guy has been locked up in the dormitory lately and can’t come out. He doesn’t move with a bunch of magic tools for cooling in his arms.”

“How did Oz-sama know that?”

what… … ?

The atmosphere cooled down a bit.

It is a problem that has arisen because thoughts have come out without going through the filter of the brain as I keep distracted.

“Oz-sama has been close to Baekyang-nim lately. It’s nice to see you hanging out with friends, but… … . I feel a little complicated.”

Arrieta smiled bitterly.

In fact, I’d be embarrassed. You may think that you were biased to one side even though you knew each other’s mind.

“If you want something in return, I can do anything… … .”

“It’s okay because I don’t want to satisfy my greed like that. If you want to do something for me later with a pure heart, do it then.”

“All right.”

He immediately hugged Arrieta, who was sitting in a calm posture.

“Oz-sama?!”

“I wanted to hug Arietta with a pure heart right now.”

“Ugh… … .”

I did it with a pure heart. There was also a bit of black heart… … .

Even she, who can detect lies, would understand that.

Still, if you don’t say anything, it won’t be a problem.

Arrieta dyed her face bright red, stomped her feet for a while, then pretended to be calm and spoke in a hesitant manner.

“It’s a prank.”

He is a very cute person.

It was just a light hug, but it shows a great reaction. If it was Baekyang, he would have been rather entangled, saying that he would not be satisfied with this level.

“I think Oz-sama is getting bolder and bolder.”

Isn’t this normal?

Eleanor did.

This level of skinship is like greeting, so don’t overreact.

Baekyang also recently clung to me and said that this level of skinship is nothing.

Not only Eleanor, but also Yang Baek is a guy who knows how to risk his life for me.

Would those two people have come together to gaslight me?

It can’t be.

You have to trust both of them. The two said that there should be no doubt.