Chapter 212 – #47_Protection(2)

#210

One.
The feeling was new.
The life of the lower classes in Gehenna.
It seems like yesterday when I was shoveling out the drains of Trinity Academy in the fall rain.

She was tilting her cup of coffee alongside a high-ranking nobleman who, in the past, would have feared being dragged into blasphemy just by looking into his eyes.
Of course, it’s still hard to say that it’s an equal relationship, but where is this?

“I’m sorry.”

As soon as Tiphareth sat down, he continued with a lengthy apology.
He not only apologized to Siwoo, but also deeply bowed his head to Sharon again.

“No. Thanks to Duke Tiphareth’s notarization, it’s much safer in this world.”
“But….”
“Tipheret, I don’t think the story will go on like this, so that’s it. It’s because Siwoo-kun and Sharon-kun seem to understand. Besides, the reason you asked for a place like this was because you wanted to reward Siwoo, right?”
“Right.”

Tiphareth listened to Deneb and nodded his head contemptuously.
Then, he stares at Siwoo’s face with serious eyes.
At that moment, Siu was taken aback.

It was because he felt incomprehensible deep and deep emotions in Eloah’s eyes.
It’s hard to say doubt.
Longing, nostalgia, regret.
It was such a complex gaze.

“To my disgrace, I have no property to compensate.”

Originally, Eloa possessed enormous wealth befitting a venerable duke.
But that is also a story from a very distant time, more than 100 years from now.
All of the witch ‘Tiferet”s property was withdrawn as the bounty of the location point, and all the funds earned after that were also reinvested in exploits and hunting the homunculus.

“It’s okay if it’s because of the compensation. It was a situation where everyone would misunderstand, and I was properly apologized yesterday.”
“Yes, I am fine too. Any witch can understand the Duke’s feelings.”

Knowing that, neither Siwoo nor Sharon wanted anything more from the duke.
Sharon, in particular, gained the courage to get close to Siu at once because of her Elroa’s actions, so she didn’t have the slightest resentment left.
It’s a consequential story, but rather I feel a little gratitude.

“But I’m not even willing to leave you alone in this world. Even if there are notarizations by Jemeoni and Sua branch manager, it does not guarantee absolute safety.”

Yes.
Murders happen in Korea, which is rumored to be safe.
Even though most crimes are caught and punished.

Likewise, even if the notarization of the three witches is authoritative, there can be any number of witches who will take the risk and approach Siwoo.
If you approach it with the thought of ‘I’ll stop if I don’t get caught’ or ‘I still can’t stand it!’, Then the effect of notarization becomes meaningless at that point.
Because the notary did not mean that he would protect Siwoo by his side 24 hours a day.

“Yes.”
“I don’t know if you heard about it from Deneb, but the magnetic magic you use is the ‘Contract of the King of All Diseases’.
It was used by Raffy, my apprentice witch. It is a contract that allows you to realize and practice the optimal move no matter what weapon you hold in your hand.”

Siwoo just noticed.
Elroa says it’s okay, and Siu doesn’t know why the contract is on her, but she feels like she’s holding the student’s memento that happened to be in her pocket.
It is not even something that can be returned to its original owner.

“You don’t have to make that face. Aren’t we already talking about irreversible facts?”
“Even so, I’m sorry for nothing…”
“It’s fine.”

Tiphareth drank coffee and opened his mouth again.

“Anyway, what you need most is to fully embody and utilize that contract. Even if you learn it perfectly, you won’t be able to resist and be defeated by quite a few witches.”
“That word…”
“I will help you practice.”

Siwoo was a bit surprised, but Sharon’s reaction was different.
Both of them were surprised, covering their mouths with their hands, as if they hadn’t expected Duke Tiphareth to say such a thing.

Tiphareth’s ability in magical combat is beyond imagination.
In fact, successive Tiphareth founded several martial arts and schools, and has made a name for itself as a major practitioner.
If you learn combat skills from Tiphareth, it is a valuable education that cannot be learned even with money.

“I would really appreciate it if you would do that.”

Shiu was scheduled to decline, but this time it was different.
I accepted Elroa’s proposal with a snap, without even being ashamed of the appearance.

I felt this while watching the battle with the White Knight and the massacre at the department store.
It was a kind of stimulation that I should not live like this without a sense of purpose.

He is no longer the slave he used to be.
A piece of bread was hard and soft, and he was joking around,
Anyone could use the tip of their chin to do chores,
He was not a helpless being who could barely save others after giving his life.

Now Siwoo has power.
They do not struggle to preserve themselves, but have the ability to save others.
It was a car that felt the need to refine and refine its power a little more to do so.

“I don’t think I’m a particularly great person. Still, when something like this happens in the future, I want to see better results than now.”

Hearing of Siwoo’s upright will, Eloa stood in a daze for a while.
Is it simply a coincidence?
Or is it a projection of the unconscious that was latent in Raffy’s ‘bowl’?

I want to be strong to protect others.
Siu’s words were exactly the same as what Raffy said as a habit of hers.

Elroa closed her eyes for a moment.
And she confessed all of her feelings frankly, without hiding anything.

“To be honest, I don’t have complete trust in you yet.”

Yesterday’s conversation did not reveal the transparent truth.
Everything turned into suspicion.
What Tiphareth believed was not an objective fact, but a subjective factor called Siwoo’s personality.

“I am not saying that you are hiding something malicious. It is my sincerity that no variable should be taken lightly if the opponent is Ea Sadalmelik.”

Tiphareth took on the role of Siu’s temporary mentor for two reasons.
One is to help him acquire the ability to regenerate himself in exchange for an apology.
The other is because of the faint hope that maybe he will serve as a bait to lure Ea.

“Of course, I will wholeheartedly help your abilities bloom. However, it is definitely a teaching that doubles as surveillance. If you don’t want it, I’ll arrange a reward in another way.”

Seeing Eloa talking while looking at him with unwavering eyes, Siwoo rather felt trust.
In fact, Eloah didn’t have to say anything.

Her boss, Siwoo, revealed to her that he wanted to be taught by her.
If Elroa had kept her mouth shut, she would have easily achieved what she wanted.
It means that there is no need to reveal one’s true intentions by bringing out negative nuances such as surveillance.

However, Elroa refused to join the mood in moderation and achieve her purpose comfortably.
She showed her opponent all of her own cards she had been hiding.

Because it is the right thing to do
Her deceit and insidious intentions were far removed from Tiphareth’s ideology.
It would be really rude to think like this, but Siu seemed to be able to guess why Tiphareth missed Ea so many times.

“Yes. That will be fine.”

Siu nodded his head without hesitation.
As a result, Siu and Tiphareth became a temporary priestly relationship.

2.
Since all of the problems had not yet been resolved, Tiphareth vacated his seat, promising the next step.
Deneb prepared to return to Gehenna by waking her twins.

“Are you dying too?”
“Yes, it’s not that I don’t trust Siwoo-kun, but it’s dangerous to leave the kids here when this uproar happened.”
“Yes.”
“Thank you for taking good care of me.”
“No. I was happy too.”

The twins’ cheeks were swollen, and their mouths were protruding for five feet, as it was much earlier than the scheduled date.
The hands that pack the luggage into the suitcase are very rough.
In particular, Odile was at a level where it could be said that he was almost in tears.

“Master, can’t we stay longer?”
“I haven’t separated from my assistant yet…”
“The situation is the situation. Stop worrying and hurry up and pack your things.”

Ming miraculous. Ming miraculous.
The twins just pack their things slowly, with an expression that they really don’t want to do it even if they die.
Seeing that, Deneb sighed and asked Siwoo.

“Could you please visit our mansion in the near future?”
“Yes?”
“Sooner or later, Siwoo’s official citizenship card and right of passage will be issued. That means she can come and go to Gehenna as freely as other witches.
It’s dangerous to bring the twins outside every time… If you visit, I’d like to serve you as a loyal guest. I also added a thank you note for this job.”
“Your assistant is coming to the mansion?”
“Really?”

The twins pop out of the room as if they were grumpy.
She pretended not to hear, but it seems that she heard everything she heard.

“When my assistant comes to my house, I’ll make you steamed guinea fowl! Because I ate too much!”
“I’ll make you a poker round too!”
“A poker round is just white bread with nuts and honey!”
“Even the steamed guinea fowl that my sister is talking about, Lena prepared and stuffed all the ingredients! You only put it in the Dutch oven!”
“Odile Odette, can’t you please just spend a day without getting dirty?”

Deneb and Siu smile bitterly side by side.
It was a time to sympathize with each other’s difficulties.

“You must be in a lot of trouble.”
“What, because he’s so cute, he has a taste for teaching.”

When everything was ready, Odile and Odette said goodbye to Siu and Sharon for the last time.

“I haven’t been in a while, but it was fun. Sister.”
“Next time, let’s play while talking a little more.”
“Yeah, I’m cute too… I was happy because I felt like I had a pretty little sister.”

Sharon stroked the heads of Odile and Odette side by side.
Next it was Siu’s turn.
The twins open their arms and hug each other.
Siwoo glanced at Deneb with a chill, but he didn’t seem to care much.

Should I say that it is more recognized than before?
In any case, hugs are tolerated.
Of course, no one can say anything more than that.

“Assistant, by all means! Please! Have to come I want you to come before Thanksgiving.”
“It’s too late! You should come at least in a month!”
“Yes, as soon as I get my citizenship card, I will go see you.”

Siu, who hugged the twins for the last time, quietly asked Deneb.

“Before you leave, may I ask you one thing?”
“Yes, take it easy.”
“Baron Marigold… How are you doing these days?”

Seeing Siwoo’s words, Deneb’s expression seemed to be understood.
It seemed to be an expression of ‘what are you asking?’, And it was also an expression of ‘don’t you know better than me?’.

“Last time I saw him, he was the usual baron. Even the fact that you will be locked out of that cabin again.”
“Okay….”

Did that happen too?
Siu, feeling incomprehensible, shut his mouth for a moment.
What to say about this…
Yes, it seems to be the most appropriate feeling for the expression of being bland.

“It’s a personal curiosity, but what was written on the note you left me… No, it was a frivolous question.”
“No. It was a hassle to even deliver the note.”

The conversation, which had been awkwardly interrupted for a moment, continued with Deneb’s light smile.
Contrary to the slightly complicated expression, it was a wise look that seemed to see through the essence of the incident.

“Siwoo-kun seems to be popular.”
“Yes?”
“If I had met a little sooner, I think I might have been interested.”
“What do you mean by that all of a sudden…”
“I wonder if it would be right to give this kind of advice for the twins, but…”

Deneb leaned down and whispered in Siu’s ear.

“Sometimes a woman just wants a hug without saying anything. Especially when it comes to relationships between men and women.”
“Yes?”

It was a word that Siu could not understand.
Should I say that Deneb’s meaning itself is difficult to accept rather than incomprehensible…
Deneb, who ended the conversation one-sidedly, closed his eyes and led the twins.

“Come on, let’s go back, troublemakers.”