Surprising Even Breathing

39 – Road to the Magic Tower

An open square where you can park your carriage as much as you like.

I was greeted by Chase.

Even so, she did not run away just because she became acquainted with me and stood tall.

As soon as I got off the carriage, I was compared to the woman who passed out or the other people who were on their knees in fear.

“I would have thought that you were the leader who came out of the Yuren Merchant. The way to the Mage Tower will be convenient.”

If I go to the Magic Tower with strangers, they will be afraid of me and it will be inconvenient to convey my thoughts, but if Chase goes with me, I will be less worried about that.

I’ve been talking to her a lot lately.

“I-I too am happy to go to the Mage Tower with Demesis-nim… rather than being happy, I am honored to be able to serve a great person.”

Chase, who brings out the appropriate flattery, but quickly changes his words.

He still gets nervous when he sees me.

As if it was the right expression to say that she was new and scared every time I saw her, as I approached her, she became contemplative and lowered her eyes.

“Take it easy. Aren’t you and I in the same class? There is no need to be so nervous. I won’t bother you.”

“Yes, Demesis. I’ll keep that in mind!”

When I told him to treat me comfortably, the other person was rather moderate and polite.

Chase closes his eyes tightly and screams when he expresses his favor and interest.

I shifted my gaze around so she could catch her breath.

“Mrs. Demesis. that, by the way W, the leader here is me, not me.”

“okay?”

Chase said as she adjusted her glasses.

I tilted my head because I naturally thought she was the leader.

If you are the second daughter of the count, isn’t it the highest rank among the members of Yuren Merchant here?

“My older sister has decided to lead the up-and-coming trip. Selina Otheln.”

She pointed at the woman who had fallen and passed out earlier.

At Chase’s words, I turned to Selina.

Orange hair in a luxurious dress.

She was lying in an awkward position, but no one thought of helping her or raising her up.

Overwhelmed by me who had just gotten off the carriage, no one could move.

“Your sister?”

The eldest daughter of Count Odeln.

There were many differences in appearance from Chase, the second daughter of the same county.

“Is it different from the hair color?”

The style and atmosphere of the clothes were different, but the biggest difference was the hair color.

Unlike Chase’s dark blue hair, her bright orange hair shines brilliantly.

“It’s because my mother is different.”

Chase’s shoulders drooped for some reason.

When talking about her family, this woman gives off a gloomy aura.

“is it? I get it. Don’t worry, your sister will be fine.”

“… … .”

Selina passed out when she saw me, so I offered words of comfort to Chase.

However, seeing Selina collapsed, Chase put a smile on her face.

why do you like it

Are the two of you not on good terms?

Since the mothers of the two said they were different, it might have been a relationship that they often quarreled with.

quarrel with sisters

I didn’t have a good idea.

Everyone in my family was afraid of me, so we never quarreled with each other.

i envy you.

As I looked at Chase with those eyes, she quickly erased the smile from her lips and avoided my gaze.

“Me, and I think it will take more than a week round trip to go to the Magic Tower. Is Demesis okay? Even if I miss class?”

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Chase asked about the academic calendar.

The Imperial Academy meticulously checked attendance.

If you miss a class just once, you get a penalty point and your overall score is reduced, and if you miss class three times, you get an F grade.

She looked downcast as if missing class was a burden due to her visit to the Mage Tower this time.

“What’s wrong with missing class? Couldn’t you tell the bachelor in advance?”

“It is not extenuating to miss classes for personal reasons. I’ll start taking the penalty points already.”

Even if it doesn’t seem like it, she cares a lot about attendance.

Calculating that the overall score will be reduced, he lowers his head helplessly.

“Can I skip class? You said you wouldn’t give me a penalty?”

“yes? why?”

“I am a special admission. Even if you don’t attend class, I’ve already discussed with the dean that you can get the highest grade.”

“Wow, nonsense.”

This was my privilege.

Even if you don’t attend, I will give you a diploma.

I was a person who could attend classes only when I wanted to.

“Would you like me to talk to you too? Don’t penalize or deduct points for missing class.”

“Is that okay?”

“of course.”

That’s how even Chase legally skipped classes.

We settled for the commotion in the plaza, safely joined, and then set off for the Magic Tower.

*

The weekend is over, and a new school day for the Academy Special Class.

Broa entered the classroom early and took her seat.

I already received two penalty points for hiding because I was afraid of Demesis.

From now on, I had to diligently participate in all classes so that I would not receive more penalty points.

Otherwise, attendance is also attendance, and the overall score will be greatly reduced.

Broa, who was sitting with her buttocks pressed against the crowd of students who had filled the seats sparsely, quietly staring at the blackboard, slowly remembered Demesis.

She was the secret angel of Demesis.

I’ve been thinking all week about how to play the role of a secret angel.

‘You said you became Demesis’ secret angel? you? That’s fine though. This is a good opportunity to repay the favor. Be nice to Demesis. I’ll help you if needed.’

When I consulted with Silian, he seemed to welcome the fact that Broa became the secret angel of Demesis.

Thanks to his encouragement and support, Broa decided to actively pretend to be an angel.

If something uncomfortable happens while watching Demesis, you should help them.

With that in mind, I was sitting with a lot of courage, but the class just started.

“?”

When Professor Trunen came in and started the third week of class, not only Broa but also other students looked at the dedicated Demesis seat with surprised eyes.

he hasn’t come yet

“Professor, the Dragonian Prince did not come out today. Why didn’t he come?”

Bart was the first to raise his hand and asked.

Today, before Demesis came, the students of the academy special class didn’t particularly talk.

There was also an announcement from Oscar last time that he said not to believe rumors, so he seemed to be careful with his mouth.

Everyone was paying attention to Demesis, but he didn’t show up in the classroom.

“Barbarian. You shouldn’t speak ill of the professor. Also, Demesis-sama is not coming to class this week because she has to visit the Mage Tower.”

Trunen had a calm face, but said something in a dejected tone.

This time, it seemed that Demesis stayed up all night preparing for the class, but he seemed to be sad because he wasn’t there.

He did not release the heavy and large magic tools he had brought from the bundle.

His class ended while dealing with level 4 and 5 monsters.

“professor! Well, do we already have to deal with level 4 monsters?! I’m going to die like this!”

“Shut up, barbarian! Didn’t I say that you shouldn’t speak in an informal way before? If you speak in an informal way one more time, you will be penalized. Also, 4th grade monsters are garbage, so don’t complain. Think about raising your eyes! Change the standard!”

“Crazy Professor…”

That professor seemed to be getting weirder after being broken by Demesis.

So, the students swallowed their dissatisfaction and massaged their limbs that had suffered throughout the class.

Broa lay limp on her desk.

I thought the academy classes weren’t much, but even for her, the hero’s daughter, it’s exhausting.

Every class is scary, difficult, and busy.

If I don’t train hard, I won’t catch up.

From her prone position, she only turned her head to look at the seat dedicated to Demesis.

‘You’re coming next week?’

It’s strange because he’s not there.

The empty feeling that the academy special class is not the academy special class.

He was staring blankly at the empty seat of Demesis.

“Are you okay? Mr. Broa?”

A warm voice called her then.

Miel came over and asked for Broa’s understanding and applied [Healing].

“Thank you, Miel.”

“Fufu, please feel free to talk now. We’re in the same class, we’re the same age.”

“Is that okay?”

“yes.”

They laugh and chat.

Neither of them has the personality to cover people, so they quickly became friends.

“You know what? The anti-class battle is starting next week.”

“An anti-war? What is it?”

“It’s the Imperial Academy’s athletic meet, and it seems like each class decides on an event and lets the students participate. I’m the class president, so I’m researching which event each student will participate in.”

She handed out the entry form to Broa.

A sports meet next week?

Broa quietly looked down at the entry form.

Demesis will be able to join if the start is next week.

Still, as he did not know when he would return, the participation event of Demesis was left blank.

*

The road to the Mage Tower with the Yuren Merchant and Demesis’ party.

Their ascent was going very smoothly.

As the carriage engraved with the Dragonian royal family’s pattern passed in front of them, there was no need to encounter the thief.

On the continent, no thief ever touches a dragonian after the ‘Revenger’ bandit incident.

It was widely rumored that one should not even touch the tip of a Dragonian’s hair unless he was going to be chewed up and crushed by Demesis’ teeth.

Also, even if Demesis looked through the window of the wagon, the approach of the monsters disappeared.

He was looking at the scenery and welcoming the approaching monsters, but on the contrary, they got scared and ran away, so each other’s feet were twisted and rolled on the ground.

No matter what checkpoint you stop at, if you see Demesis, you will pass right away, and you will be allowed a free pass no matter what castle you stop by.

Everyone prays that he passes quickly.

The ascension was proceeding at an unprecedented speed and without a crisis, but the Yuren Merchant Company with Demesis was not peaceful.

“Hey, are you crazy? Bringing such a person into the top of Yuren? You want to die together, what is it?”

Selina, who had been hiding in the carriage all the way up and was afraid to even open the curtains on the windows, called out to Chase and fired at him.

The procession of the Yuren Merchant and Demesis’s carriage were traveling together at a sufficient distance, but Selina, who was still impressed with the shock of meeting him on the first day, remained uneasy throughout the journey.

“Why die? Thanks to Demesis-sama, the ascending is going very successfully.”

Chase, who entered Selina’s carriage, responded calmly.

Seeing in Selina’s eyes that she was afraid of Demesis, he had an expression that he couldn’t sympathize with.

“Upward? Is there a problem with going up now? It looks like everyone in the Yuren Merchant is going to die? Even if you’re scared, you have to be scared enough. If that dragon lifts a finger, we will all die, so why are you walking around like this?”

Selina’s face was contorted with anger.

Because of the dragon who was more fearful than the first monster she had ever seen in her life, every day felt like hell for her.

He could never say such a thing in front of Demesis and expressed his regret and discomfort while looking at Chase.

“Sometimes, when you say that you can kill a monster with the snap of a finger, they say it’s all a lie.”

“hey! That’s what you say when you haven’t seen that person!”

Tears are flowing.

It was what could be called Demesis Syndrome.

Those who met him face-to-face were always terrified.

“don’t worry. Demesis won’t hurt us. If you successfully complete the visit to the magic tower this time, you will receive a corresponding reward.”

“What do you believe in? What do you believe in and say such things to someone who is too scared to talk to you?”

Selina’s expression full of disbelief.

In her mind, Demesis had already turned into a monster.

If it didn’t make sense and was scary, it wasn’t about dealing or cooperation, it was about seeking survival.

“You can’t even speak? I’m having a lot of conversations with Demesis-nim?”

“when? You’re scared too, so you can’t approach me.”

Selina glared at Chase as if telling her not to lie.

At that, Chase took out the magic board.

“We are talking about this. It’s a relationship where you don’t have to talk.”

“?”

At her words, Selina looked at the magic board that Chase had taken out.

I’ve seen Demesis carry this and use it occasionally.

Chase wiped the surface of the magic board with a handkerchief with a face full of complex emotions of being proud and scared.