544 – Quest (3)

After Danjin gave me the quest, everything was resolved smoothly.

Is it because negotiations have already been fully completed, or is it because the Matra Empire is less greedy?

There are still some scattered issues, especially those related to the Demonic Cult, but this is something we will have to wait and see.

From now on, the Hwan Empire will come into conflict with the religious order, whether they like it or not. It was decided the moment they recognized the Demonic Cult as an official religion.

You will also receive the stinging gaze of the saint, Lize. In fact, the big thing is that you are in conflict with Lize.

A saint is not a saint for nothing. That is how much power she has.

“Hereby, I recognize the independence of Joseon. Long live the independence of Joseon!!”

“Waaa …

“Whaaa!”

Well, it was still nice to see an oppressed country become independent. It was a result that everyone, except the Huan Empire, would be happy about.

I looked at the person who kept shouting for independence from the stage. It was Lee Hyeon-tae, the father of sisters Lee Yeon-hwa and Lee Yeon-ju.

He is a man who is greedy for power, but his heart towards his country is sincere. He is still shedding tears on the stage.

It’s still a thorny path, but I think it’s a relief to this extent. Jo Han’s potential is excellent, so it won’t be bad.

‘Unlike the Huan Empire, will Jo Han adopt a republican system?’

While the Huan Empire had no choice due to circumstances, Jo Han had just become independent after having lost its country.

Having seen bloodshed due to the serious incompetence and treason of the monarchy, there will probably be skepticism about the system. This is the so-called separation of powers.

The original nation changed every time it went through a serious twist and turn. The Allied Powers, including Cho-han, will follow a similar path.

“Sniff······”

“My little brother. Are you crying?”

“Don’t cry······”

It wasn’t just Lee Hyun-tae on stage who shed tears. Soldiers who took part in the war also expressed joy and sorrow.

Lee Yeon-ju is included among them. She must be very moved as she is being rewarded for all her hard work all at once.

Next to her, Lee Yeon-hwa, who also suffered in the shade, is comforting her.

“Get excited and let go. Excited!”

“Ugh!”

“··· ···”

The sisters’ relationship has also improved a lot since Lee Yeon-ju unknowingly relies on Lee Yeon-hwa.

In fact, this declaration of independence is a kind of taste. The real declaration of independence must be made when we go to our homeland.

By then, there will be a lot more people than there are now. Of course, I have no intention of following them.

‘I need to return to the academy immediately.’

Coincidentally, the warp engine has also been repaired. Now all that’s left is to return.

The Academy students were the real victims of this situation. If they come forward to investigate, they will be showered with abuse.

But there was a problem with returning to the Academy, as one unexpected person got involved.

“Once you get there, you must never, ever, ever reveal that you are the leader of the Demonic Cult. Do you understand?”

“My ears are getting sore. How many times do I have to emphasize this?”

“I’m saying this because I feel like I’ll get into trouble even if I emphasize it.”

That is Cheonma, Seolhwa. It is an unprecedented event, the leader of the Demonic Cult entering the academy.

I’m not sure if I’ll actually enroll, but to be honest, I’d rather just live there than enroll.

Would she, who usually lived as a monarch, enjoy a normal social life? I would say it is absolutely impossible.

It would be fortunate if no accident occurred in the middle. I couldn’t even imagine how big the accident would be.

‘If we’re not careful, the Academy could collapse.’

At least I’m glad that Lord was able to lift the whip. But that’s not the story.

I wonder if Lord will grab the back of his neck rather than lift the whip. There are few people who can control him.

What I mean is that it is not a comforting consolation that you listen well, but that if you are upset, you can do as you please.

“Miss Luna.”

“yes?”

“Please don’t say anything that will offend this person.”

Above all, the person that Seolhwa spends time with is none other than Luna. This is what Seolhwa requested first.

I don’t know if I like her because she spits out strange things when I poke her like a sea cucumber.

If I were to accidentally say something that crosses the line too far… I don’t even want to imagine it.

It wasn’t for nothing that Lize begged for this. It was more like a plea than a request.

“Don’t worry. Most of what Iza says is funny. I won’t say anything that will upset you.”

“How can you be sure of that?”

“Isn’t it enough to just say there is no malice?”

Seolhwa’s words are true. Luna only spits out chaos, and she doesn’t spit out words full of malice.

That’s why it’s even more absurd. It’s even more surprising that someone can say something like that without any malicious intent.

Anyway, after a whole month and a half, the Huan Empire and the Eastern episode ended.

Having personally experienced the twisted future, and holding onto a future that has become twisted again.

‘It’s not quite over yet.’

I turned my head to see Lize talking to the professor.

When I turned my head, Seol-hwa was talking to Luna with a smile on her face. Luna was responding with a bewildered expression.

Every time I saw it, I couldn’t help but think it was strange. Could those two really be living in the same room?

The private dorms are quite spacious, so two people can live there without any problems. I’ve even slept in a room with Lize before.

‘Besides, Seolhwa doesn’t need sleep.’

It would be a big mistake to think of Seolhwa as a person. Luna will feel it properly soon.

I waited silently until the warp worked. The students were screaming, eager to get back.

“What is the Academy like now?”

“What a mess. It would have been. This is really unlucky.”

“Does this mean there will be no more experiential learning in the East for the time being?”

“It won’t be for at least 2-3 years. Why would you go to a place where the government is unstable?”

The students seemed relieved and began to criticize the Huan Empire and the East.

The Huan Empire is the Huan Empire, but the Allied Powers that rebelled at the same time the Academy came for experiential learning are also no pushovers.

Santiago, famous for its unstable political situation, will not be like this. What will happen during the next field experience learning, etc.

‘I didn’t know it would get to this extent.’

The Touhou episode is the highest point in terms of scale. Next is the Land of Science, Santiago.

A country that is still famous for the occasional terrorist attack. And an academy that provides field experience learning in such places.

You might think this is strange just by looking at it, but you never know what will happen. Unfortunately, the rebel group gets caught at that exact moment.

‘But the future has changed so drastically that I don’t know.’

We’ll find out what happens in a year. What we need now is a break.

I’m feeling extremely tired right now, so how much more so must other people be feeling? I’ll probably rest for at least a week.

I think I can learn various common sense things while hanging out with Seolhwa. I should also become close to Luna.

‘Dan Ye-rin······”

Dan Ye-rin, who was kissing passionately yesterday and almost became horny. She is currently maintaining her composure.

Even though he’s dealing with Karasu, Karasu looks like he’s not very happy with something.

I don’t know what the two of you are talking about, but… I’m sure you’ll do well. Let’s just worry about the future.

“All aboard the warp! We’re leaving now!”

As soon as I heard the loud Marlboro shout, I boarded the warp. A month seemed like a year.

Eventually, I was able to board the warp and return to the academy. It had been a long journey.

“Attention! I think everyone is excited to be back at the Academy! Now for the important break······!”

Following Marlboro’s recommendation for rest, a set number of rest days were set. As expected, a week.

In fact, a week isn’t enough to make me feel tired, but that doesn’t mean I can stop taking classes at the academy.

The most tiring person here is probably the professor. This is something that the students also know, so they gladly skipped over it.

There’s only one thing I have to do now. It’s to go find Lord. He’s probably the one who’s most worried.

“I’ll go first. I’m too tired.”

“me too.”

“me too.”

The party members who had a hard time finding me left to rest first. Kara, Grace, and Ellie respectively.

Normally, Luna should have been included here too, but······

“You shouldn’t go.”

“Why, why? I want to rest too.”

“It is an order.”

Seolhwa was caught in the act. In the end, Luna also headed to Lord’s residence.

Lize was included in this. She said something to Erica and then came to us.

‘Come to think of it, Erica was there too.’

I heard that you carried out relief work when the war had calmed down to some extent.

She just didn’t notice me, she was doing her own thing. She looked very tired.

So the four of us, Luna, Sulwha, and Lize, headed to Lord’s residence. Incidentally, Ratatosk had returned to the forest.

“I came here last time, but it’s quite a strange place. It gives me a strange feeling.”

“You like it?”

“We’ll have to see that to know.”

“Don’t say anything scary.”

I also listened to Luna and Seolhwa’s jokes. They really are two people who fit together strangely well.

The four of us finally arrived at Lord’s residence. I knocked on the door carefully.

-Knock knock knock

[Come in.]

As soon as I knocked on the door, I heard a welcoming voice from beyond. I opened the door carefully with a happy heart.

The next thing that caught my eye was Lord sitting at the table, leisurely drinking tea.

Did he know I was coming and prepare in advance, or was he just pretending to be relaxed?

As soon as he saw me, he smiled and said:

“You look like you’ve had a hard time. Come and sit down······”

Lord’s words were not finished. As I entered, the people behind me followed me.

It was fine until Luna and Lize. But the person who came in next made Lord’s speechless.

“It was you. I still remember.”

“··· ···”

“You have the skills to glimpse the sky… How interesting.”

Seolhwa also pretended to know Lord. However, Lord’s reaction was not ordinary.

-Thwack! Degurrurur-

Because I dropped the teacup I was holding onto the floor.

The teacup rolled around and soon fell to the ground.

I was wondering how to explain this, but decided to just say nothing.

‘It’s not my fault.’

This is Luna’s fault.