Surprising Even Breathing

38 – He quickly bowed and bowed politely.

The atmosphere of the dinner room at Count Odeln’s house is cold and cold.

Count Odeln, who was sitting in the high seat, looked at Chase with a strange look.

“He is a person who has nothing to lose by being close to him. Hagisa, there are rumors that the imperial family may have made some kind of deal with him this time.”

The fact that Demesis stopped by the royal family was a fact known to all those with keen ears.

Demesis’ footprints were so clear that people fainted or fled when he passed by.

‘The imperial guards fainted.’

‘I threatened the maids of the imperial palace.’

‘I heard that I almost had a big fight with the sword master, Duke Heylon.’

… … .

Rumors about the visit to the imperial palace of Demesis spread in this way, so it was hard not to know that he had a meeting with the emperor.

what was the deal?

Outsiders could only guess.

Considering that Demesis has safely entered the Imperial Academy and the Imperial Family has declared that they will take care of him, it is only vaguely expected that they have formed a friendly relationship.

“Is he that strong? To the extent that the authoritative imperial family surrounds him despite all sorts of rumors?”

The Dragonians, who are known to eat people, have entered the human empire.

Citizens who trembled in fear were expressing dissatisfaction everywhere, but looking at the measures taken by the imperial family so far, the atmosphere was extremely supportive of Demesis.

Silence malicious rumors and punish those who spread rumors.

Was it really necessary to bring Demesis into the Imperial Academy?

If Demesis is as strong as the rumors, if he is truly a monster capable of erasing a mountain with a single breath, it is understandable that the imperial family is anxious to cooperate with him.

After all, the situation on the continent revolves around military force.

They are trying to keep him, the strongest dragon, as a friendly force of the imperial family.

Count Otheln looked at Chase with questioning eyes with such a guess.

If she had watched Demesis right by her side, she would know his ability and location more accurately.

“Yes, he is strong.”

Chase understood what Count Otheln wanted to know.

Everyone was scared of Demesis and couldn’t even get close to him, so she didn’t know, but somehow she bumped into him often, and she was seeing Demesis’ abilities with her own eyes.

“On the first day of class, he reached out with one hand and twisted and killed the Great Grizzly Bear, a level 4 field boss type monster from the Illusion Magic. It seems that he used telekinetic power, but the energy was so great that the entire field was crushed by the power of Demesis.”

Chase explained the majesty of Demesis she had seen.

No more, no less, just telling the truth, the achievements are amazing.

“In Professor Trunen’s class this time, I caught a blue wyvern that was running away with telekinesis and stamped it on the ground. The monster died on the spot.”

You might be angry at what kind of ghost story this is, but unfortunately everything she said was true.

Demesis was infinitely powerful.

Even what he really did sounds like exaggerated bullsh*t.

“Chasey, if you open your mouth, you are lying. Are you saying that I can’t give you my manners, even though we’re having a meal together for the first time in a while?”

just as expected.

Selina, who had been looking at Chase with sad eyes, walked away.

The eldest daughter of Count Odeln.

I waited for Chase, who was talking to my father, to slip up.

When you tell an unbelievable story, you immediately show displeasure and smirk.

“Are you lying? Is this a story I saw myself? If you weren’t a student in the academy special class, you wouldn’t have a chance to be with him.”

Only the students of the academy’s special class can really see and experience Demesis.

Chase shrugged, saying he knew the truth.

*

“A student in the special academy class? I don’t know how a kid like you got in there, but don’t think to disgrace the family’s name. Keep your mouth shut and hang your head like a dead mouse. If rumors spread that we are liars again, we will be ashamed.”

Selina and Chase’s relationship couldn’t be said to be good even with jokes.

The wife’s daughter and the daughter of a concubine.

Fathers ruthlessly show affection to their children according to their ability.

When Chase was rumored to be a prodigy, Selina had a crush on her, but now things have turned upside down.

Chase, who showed the limits of his talent due to his lack of magic, was living alone in the annex building.

However, when her father showed interest in her again after she entered the special class at the academy, Selina’s eyes lit up.

He criticizes Chase by mentioning the past.

“Twisting a Great Grizzly Bear with one hand and dropping a Blue Wyvern with a gesture? Can I say anything that we didn’t see?”

It was something out of a fairy tale book.

Words appropriately made up when describing a powerful warrior or demon king to young children.

It is said that you can defeat a monster with just a flick of your hand.

Selina snorted at Chase’s absurd testimony.

“Father, it is not worth hearing any more of that. I think Chase is making up words to get my father’s attention, and he’s trying to fool us again.”

Selina is talking to Count Otheln, who has a nonchalant expression.

He looks at Chase with contempt.

“Everyone was fooled once when they said they had magical talents. She made a fuss about being a talented woman, but in fact, she doesn’t have much magical power, so it’s like she’s not good at using magic.”

Chase’s painful past is revealed again.

From noble mtl dot com

“This time, Demesis, he is trying to take advantage of the fact that he is a hot topic. You’re showing off your friendship with him, and you’re attracting attention by saying you can collaborate with the Yuren Merchant.”

That was reflected in Selina’s eyes.

A fearsome and powerful Demesis.

I will arrange a relationship between him and the Yuren Merchant Chamber, so please rate his ability highly.

That’s how Chase seemed to be pampering.

That’s why he entered the academy’s special class even though he didn’t have the skills, and he’s showing up at dinner for the first time in a while.

“father. Demesis requested that you accompany Yuren Merchant. It’s an opportunity to do him a favor, but if he rejects this offer, he might look bad at the corps in his eyes.”

Chase looked up at Selina with her eyes tightened.

Then, in a calm tone, he explained to Count Odeln.

The Count who has heard both sides.

I sliced the steak on the plate and slowly put it into my mouth.

Everyone waits for a moment as their attention is focused on him.

After lightly tasting a glass of wine, he opened his mouth as if his thoughts had been sorted out.

“Chasey, is everything you said true? That he is such a strong dragon?”

“Yes, I have never seen anyone stronger than him. The imperial family probably knows that, so they are defending Demesis.”

Count Otheln nodded.

This time I look at Selina.

“There may be a subjective judgment mixed in with Chase’s words. You might want to point that out.”

“Yes, Father… … .”

Selina had many things she wanted to say, but she seemed to be holding back her words.

I wanted to criticize Chase more, but Count Odeln’s voice was quiet, so I wasn’t in a situation to raise my voice.

“Then, visit the magic tower this time. Both of you join the procession at the top. Selena and you can check for yourself if Chase’s words are correct.”

“yes?”

“yes?”

Chase and Selina widen their eyes.

When it was decided to accompany Demesis according to Count Odeln’s will, he looked back at him as if he hadn’t expected it.

“With such a strong person, it would be good to build a friendship when the opportunity arises. But if there is a lie in Chase’s words, Selina would do well to filter it out. You just have to go and evaluate whose judgment is right.”

He lightly dismissed their opinions.

Chase’s position that it is good to cooperate with Demesis, and Selina’s position that she does not believe her words.

If we can observe Demesis from both eyes, we will know him more objectively.

In this way, the Yuren Merchants formed a mage tower procession including Chase and Selina.

*

A sunny weekend morning.

Yuren’s Merchant had parked a wagon at the place where they were supposed to join Demesis and his party and were waiting for him.

Selina wears a luxurious dress and looks like a wealthy aristocratic lady.

On the other hand, Chase, wearing a wizard robe, wearing glasses and dressed as a well-groomed student.

The two, who were so different in their outfits, couldn’t even stand the time they had to wait for Demesis and had an argument.

“Demesis. That Dragonian prince must be a braggart like you. Or a really bad dragon who eats people. I will figure out the reality in detail and report everything to my father.”

Selina’s eyes lit up.

The thought of swearing at Demesis and Chase was burning her will.

He smirked at Chase, saying that he would carefully evaluate and record whether Demesis was a really strong dragon or whether there were any problems with his personality.

However, Chase’s expression as he faced Selina was subtle.

It’s an ambiguous face that can’t decide whether to like it or hate it.

“okay. Face Demesis directly and evaluate him. I hope you don’t beg me to save you.”

“You begging me to live? Would you tell me that I’m crazy? Your hypocrisy is getting worse by the day, Chase.”

Selina pursed her lips and frowned.

Chase’s warning didn’t even ring in my ears.

I plan to use this opportunity to take a picture of Chase so that he can never raise his head again.

He is arrogant that he entered the special class of the academy, so he tries to stir up trouble in the count family by appearing again at dinner.

I hope that liar stays forever in the annex, dented in the dark.

If Chase is the moon, Selina is the sun.

It is a relationship in which when one emerges, the other must be abandoned.

The competition instigated by Count Odeln, and the ruthless favoritism based on ability, twisted their position so much.

Whoa-

Chase paid no attention to whatever Selina said.

When Demesis was coming, everyone, including Selina, focused on him.

There shouldn’t be anything special while visiting the magic tower.

The fact that he was so overly scary that no one could stand it kept bothering me.

It was the only word I left out when talking to my father.

‘Demesis-nim is scary and difficult to approach.’

Wouldn’t friendship be formed by narrowing the distance between the two of you and having a conversation while making eye contact?

There was no doubt about Demesis’ power, but I wasn’t sure that I could build a friendship with him.

I was afraid to see Demesis again, so I hugged my staff and stood firm.

“Ah, here we come!”

Selina, who was frolicking around, spotted a drake coming this way or a wagon bearing the royal family’s emblem.

Tall dragons rode sturdy war horses and were leading the wagon.

hehehe-

Selina, who had been waiting, hesitated for a moment.

The majesty of the dragons was so strong that ordinary humans would naturally shrink.

A physique large enough to be said to be far from that of most warriors, and muscles for actual combat.

Although the number of Dragonians, who are classified as the strongest creatures from birth, are small, they show off their skills on the battlefield.

Even the dragons escorting Demesis were all unusual.

But Selina moved closer to them with rough steps.

My curiosity about Demesis was greater than my fear of Yongin.

Waiting for Demesis to get off right in front of the carriage.

“Me, young lady? It is dangerous to stay here. Get out of the way a little more.”

One of the dragons stopped Selina from approaching.

You must secure a safe distance before Demesis descends.

“If it is dangerous, I will take care of it. Let’s see the Dragonian Prince’s face.”

careless speech. Yongin shook his head and did not stop Selina.

Then Demesis opened the door of the chariot and stepped down on the ground.

“Help.”

As soon as he faced him, Selina stopped breathing and passed out on the spot.

“?”

Demesis tilted her head and briefly looked down at the woman who had collapsed in front of her.

He soon turned his attention away and turned his head elsewhere.

“Chasey, you’re going to the Magic Tower together.”

He trudged towards her as if he was willing to have a familiar face.

“Yes, ah, hello, Demesis. Now, thank you.”

She quickly bowed and bowed politely.