Chapter 254 – In the Mist and One Foot

After leaving the mansion, I walked alone along the crowded street, and when I turned my head, I saw the academy building in the distance.

‘Did you just replace all the desks and chairs?’

Anyway, today, one of the earliest classes in the entire faculty has been changed to a shared class, so Ricke and Chloe probably haven’t come out of the mansion yet.

If so, the academy is meaningless to me and is no different from a black hole.

As I was looking at that, I thought of something else.

‘When the time is right… I’ll come back and rob Robert right away.’

Now, news has been caught that they are stuck in the academy dormitory to make it easier to capture.

It can be caught at any time after a reasonable period of time.

‘Chairs are annoying too, but should I just tie them with a string and carry them?’

With such thoughts in mind, when I arrived at the meeting place, there were already four people gathered except for me.

I might have been the fastest if I hadn’t been at the front door saying affectionately saying that I’d be back with my girls all day.

I still feel the warmth of the skin in my hands and the touch on my mouth and cheeks. I didn’t feel like leaving the three of us outside.

I was blown away by seeing the four with strong personalities at a glance.

“Everyone is here. It’s nice to see you’re diligent.”

Arrived last but not tardy.

It’s just a situation where the rest came out too early, even though I arrived early to avoid being part of the Lark party I was forced to climb on.

Arrive earlier than departure time to check.

As an adventurer, it was the most basic promise, but it was the most unbalanced bronze or silver grade.

“Mr. Roman. Welcome.”

“You’re here! Why are you so lightly prepared?”

“I’m not a request, but I’m here because I have business. How is it?”

Even if Lilyne and Lark, who had their faces stamped at a tavern a while ago, simply waved them over.

Chambers and Alice, who hadn’t seen each other in a while, had a story to tell.

When he approaches Chambers and holds out his fist, he laughs and bumps his fist.

“Roman. Long time no see. I almost forgot your face.”

“If you forget, you’ll forget. Is it because you said you stopped drinking? Is it because you don’t drink? Your complexion looks good and you look younger.”

“It feels like Baekgeum-nim’s impression is more straightened than mine.”

Is that a joke There is no way to know if he actually felt that way by looking at my face.

There is no need to deny that it is full of positive things that can be called life changes while not seeing each other.

After briefly saying hello, the girl with a spirit on her head stiffly stiffened at the end.

– Shiiik!

Tero, who was shaking the sprout from side to side, exchanged greetings with a glance and approached Alice.

I was a little embarrassed by the trivial happening at Edelman’s martial arts guild.

Compared to the feelings the girl must be feeling, I was sorry to show off, so I hardened her expression as much as I could.

“Alice.”

“Yes, yep…!”

Half tense. Half ashamed.

Feeling deliciously mixed, the girl wanted to avoid her gaze from Roman, who was getting closer and closer.

She barely averted her eyes and stood still, passing her dry saliva.

The three members of Lark’s party were also observing the situation with their mouths closed at an appropriate distance so as not to interfere.

“I’ll say it again. Even if you follow me, there’s a low chance that the road to cheonggeum will definitely open. Even if that happens, she’s inherently her own ability, and it’s likely that she’s a little ahead of her.”

“…Of course! I understand!”

Alice wasn’t hoping for a fluke that, in the first place, she would find out the secret or clue to her strength if she watched her platinum beside her.

Even if Roman’s innate talent is so enormous that it cannot be compared to anyone else’s.

Until the moment he was named platinum, he must have lived a life stained with blood and sweat.

Alone too.

It is clear that Alice’s own sensibility will be a great motivation just by feeling her stimulation next to her.

“To the extent that time is shortened, the hardships and hardships will follow. The memories of almost dying will keep coming back, making your heart and mind a mess. You may coldly see yourself unable to develop any further.”

“…”

Because he has a hard expression on his face and has eyes for Roman, who rarely speaks for a long time.

Strangely enough, Alice felt that her warning itself was kind.

Usually, adventurers come in voluntarily from a lower rank under the plausible name of a disciple.

They think of it as an easy-to-follow servant, but they don’t think about their responsibilities or future affairs.

Follows behind and doesn’t realize anything, only walking in place?

It’s over if you pass it on because the lower guy’s gamnyangja and the bowl is that small.

Most of the cases are self-proclaimed, so they don’t even bother to teach them with their mouths.

But Roman is the complete opposite of that.

I am referring to situations that will be resolved in a negative way. It wasn’t an excuse, nor insurance, in case something went wrong.

It wasn’t even that Alice was afraid of her and told her to go back.

“Expanding your knowledge can certainly be a great opportunity. But on the other hand, you can be seized by a strong sense of helplessness or discouragement. If you can accept all the results, make a real decision. What do you want to do?”

Roman finished his speech and held out his hand, showing his palm as if for a handshake.

Alice, who showed her silent, light smile, hesitated to take her scar-scarred hand in front of her.

“Roman-sama! Thank you very much!!!”

– See it!

Only then did Roman, who let go of his hard expression, added details only after a decision was made.

“And if you’re busy, I won’t unconditionally call you to the request, so it’s okay to prioritize one party and join. Should I eat and live?”

“!”

Alice and her onlookers widened their eyes at the unconventional conditions.

However, Alice’s interests were far from riches to a large extent.

To Alice, who has no interest in other entertainments or luxuries, even though she occasionally drinks alcohol.

If you save money and save it, it’s thick enough to live on for several years.

The other day, Roman had given Lilyne and himself a larger amount than expected through a nomination request.

“No! Thank you for your words!”

“…Really? If I go on a request, I’ll take the cost off, so there won’t be any problems in living.”

…
…

Roman, accompanied by Lark and Chambers, was walking in front and talking about something.

Lily Ne, who was watching her, slithered closer to Alice.

“Alice! Congratulations! The day comes when I live to see something like this.”

“Thank you.

“You’ll feel it the moment you step out of the capital.”

“That’s right… But you said you’re going out today for personal business, not a request. Will that be okay?”

When I pinched her cheeks, she tingled. She said that the reality that she was hooked up with platinum was not a dream.

Alice was bewildered enough to understand if she suddenly woke up in Edelman’s bed in the current situation of moving to the gate.

“Aren’t you an adventurer-type disciple who assists with chores like that?”

Alice nodded as if she understood.

Lilyne looked back at Roman walking in front of her, pursed her lips and looked back at the conversation they had just had.

“Sometimes, he’s kind enough to cross paths with his job as an adventurer.”

“I thought it was strange too.”

Even Lily, if she was able to say such a thing, it seems that she was not the only one who received the feeling she was giving for the sake of being around in the conversation earlier.

“Because of that aspect, there are times when I treat myself comfortably without realizing it. Even if Roman treats me exceptionally well, I think I have to be careful not to cross the line because it’s platinum.”

“I’ll keep that in mind!”

Seeing her perky answer, Lilline, who recalled Seria, reached out her hand and stroked her Alice’s head without realizing it.

Lilyne came to her senses immediately after her action and was startled.

Actually, Alice doesn’t react too much and accepts it.

Lilyne moved her hand gently through her blonde hair and opened her mouth with a smile.

“There’s no need to forcefully engrave my words. This is my personal opinion because I don’t know Mr. Roman properly.”

“Still, I can relate to her words. I think it’s justified.”

Feeling that she shouldn’t take any more advice about her relationship, Lilyne speeds up her walk and sticks closer to the men.

She put an end to the women’s discourse.

“Alice just needs to move with Alice’s own beliefs. Now she can make references or ask questions directly, right?”

*****

She had a few things in mind beforehand.

Thinking about it before she got into the gate, the situation was pretty embarrassing.

It’s not a request, but I’m going to meet her Morgan and check the status of her fog nest, but what to do with Alice.

The risk was too great to accompany Alice to a meeting with a high-ranking warlock while hiding her identity.

Therefore, if this request is rejected, she must send Alice back and catch her request and call her back.

“Lakh.”

“What is it? Suddenly, pretending to be friendly and calling your name.”

“Let’s do a favor.”

…
…

As she traveled to Waforem, Morgan’s abode, she felt and found no remnants of black magic.

Is the battle over? Or maybe you haven’t even started.

‘There is no way to know.’

Arrive at a village that retains its own bleakness.

Knock!

The moment she puts her finger up and knocks, the door opens on its own.

“Heh heh! Who is this?”

Morgan’s body, which was still in her cabin, had undergone major changes.

Both of her arms, visible from her side, move freely.

One of hers, apparently patched with her black magic, had healthy forearms with no wrinkles on the back of her hand, and it was clearly not her own.

One of her legs was hollow below her knee.

“The condition of her body doesn’t make sense. If you can attach her arms, why don’t you make a leg too?”

Hearing my words, his wrinkled face let out a sly smile and his parched mouth moved.

“It doesn’t matter if you don’t have legs, but you can’t pray without both hands.”

It’s just that it’s not a big deal.

Morgan invited me to take a seat.