Chapter 160 – 26. One Fine Day in October (7)
Ray once told me.
He said he had been in the facility since he was very young, which he doesn’t even remember.
Gon. State-affiliated, classified technology research facility.
There, Ray must have continued to be abused under the guise of an experiment.
In fact, it was questionable from the beginning.
Pink hair that I’ve never seen before, behavior that seems like a screw is missing somewhere, and even a unique ability to buff allies through weather phenomena.
And the raid made me half-sure.
That Ray is an artificially born Awakener.
“That’s how I was lucky enough to survive. And soon after, I got a call from Sianna and went to see Sanya.”
Sanya, who had heard the full story of the incident, had a more serious expression than ever before.
Just a moment ago, it was unusual, but now I can feel with my skin that something is really on the verge of exploding.
“The day I got my essence transplanted… The raid happened on that day?”
“It’s highly likely that Elin leaked the information.”
“That’s right… You’ve been using your brain quite a bit. Attacking by aiming for a gap where the biggest forces on this side can’t move…”
Fortunately, they didn’t seem to reprimand me for my recklessness at the time.
It would be useless to say anything now, and most of all, it would be because there are more important events to come.
For example, the fake news that caught our attention just tens of minutes ago.
“Sagna, Siana. First of all, I think we should respond to the false news.”
“Don’t worry Jihoo. I’ve already taken all the measures.”
Then, the urgent fire is put out.
Now, the goals to think about were two things: delaying the time of the Demon Search Act and the demon slaughter incident as far back as possible, and catching the shadow of Pantagruel.
Of course, neither was easy.
‘If you dare to listen to the possibility, digging for Pantagruel seems more likely. At least if only Alice had been normal… Huh? Come to think of it, that essence…’
Apparently, the ‘seed’ was said to play the role of an artificial essence to artificially create an awakener.
If so, what would happen if a demon whose essence was broken by another person ingested the seed?
If I’m right, this was definitely something worth trying.
…But what excuse do you make to the two of them?
Surprisingly, if you ask for it openly, you will probably say just take it, but Ciana is always a problem.
It’s all good, but sometimes it feels like he takes care of me too much, so it’s to the point of being burdensome.
“For now, let’s just finish here and disband. Jihoo-kun will also be having a hard time working hard, so it’s okay to leave school right away.”
The moment he was about to say something, Sanya opened his mouth first.
If this is the case, I will have to go back to it without moving… I started to roll my head desperately to see if there was any way.
‘I don’t want to waste my hypnosis on something like this… Please think of something, please!’
At that moment, as if a miracle had happened, a flashing idea passed through my head.
But at the same time, guilt creeps in.
The sense of shame that I have to treat Elise with this method is fiercely opposed to the strange sense of justice that I still have to save and see Ellis.
But the winner was already decided.
‘Juha… I’m really sorry. I’ll catch you and me next time and do it all day…! Sorry…!’
“Hey, buy it. Is it okay if I take the seeds with me?”
“Huh? I thought we’d examine this closely.”
“Well, as you know, Juha is also very bright over there. If you leave it to me, you might be able to chase after Pantagruel’s backside. If you have any idea, I’ll be sure to contact you first this time.”
It’s a perfect breakthrough in my opinion.
Of course, I have to take into account that my thoughts are extremely narrow-minded.
“Hmm… Well, I guess so. Then take it and go.”
It’s done aaaaa!!
Unable to control the overflowing inner joy, the corners of his mouth twitch.
Trying to think as gloomy as possible, I forcibly pushed my lips down, greeted the two of them, and hurriedly took the seeds and left the principal’s office.
* * *
“Jihoo-kun, too, when you twist things like that, your girlfriends get angry every time.”
Soon after Lee Ji-hoo left, only one person remained in the principal’s office, where Shiana also left.
Sanya Dominas. She was also a half-man, half-horse being that her body was encroached upon by a cloaker, just like her Seo Joo-ha.
“It looks like they’re plotting something… It won’t be a bad thing, so let’s just wait and see.”
Sanya was able to refuse the request without batting an eye even after hearing Lee Ji-hoo’s excuses.
But this time, she decided to make a few folds.
For some reason, she felt like this decision would help her a lot, and more than anything else, wasn’t it a request from a student she cared about and cherished?
“No matter how hard I try, the bill to hunt out demons is showing signs of passing soon… I’m afraid another disaster will come… Tsk.”
As someone who experienced the hellish 10 years of the second catastrophe more vividly than anyone else, Sanya was afraid of the time of destruction that would soon come.
Excessive hatred of demons and legislation supporting them can have an effect in reducing the population of demons right now, but in the long run, of course, it can have the opposite effect of gathering the surviving demons.
Sanya wanted to prevent such a future more than anyone else.
However, in the end, humans in high positions had to endure the weight of the throne.
If she hastily changed her stance regarding the demons, she could go beyond her personal safety and damage the entire Arba Delin Academy, so Sanya was working behind the scenes as much as possible with a neutral attitude.
Even if the most terrible thing she can imagine happens, she will at least protect this academy.
“Well, you always know when a situation is shut up.”
Muttering that, Sanja Dominas left her headmaster’s office.
Worrying about the future is good, but first, start with the immediate situation.
First of all, even if it was a false article, it had to be resolved quickly.
* * *
Sanya’s permission was also dropped. I immediately left the academy that way.
Originally, it would have been correct to head to Juha’s house, but since the lecture was still a long way off, we decided to stop by her house first.
In fact, the biggest goal is because of Seol-ah.
Maybe it’s because his mental state has become very unstable lately, when I’m not around, he’s easily depressed or embarrassed.
I think this side will have to be treated someday… But I can’t think of anything I can do without hypnosis.
But even with hypnosis, a corner of my heart feels uncomfortable.
“I’m here, old man.”
“Did you come early today…?”
“I ran quickly because I wanted to see you.”
“Thank you… Jihoo is the only one. I love you…”
Can this be a star?
Receiving blind love is happy in its own way, but on the other hand, it is also a little scary.
If the moment comes when the fire of life that was barely going on while relying on me suddenly goes out.
Of course, it’s something I don’t even want to imagine now, and I didn’t have to imagine it.
“I’m going to stop by Juha’s house for a while. Is it okay?”
“Ugh… Hug me a little more now instead.”
“Come here.”
Reclining on the soft sofa, greet the senior’s affectionate hug.
Perhaps because of the chilly weather, her senior’s body feels even colder today. However, she still felt the warmth of her love within him.
“Can I stroke your hair?”
“Good…”
“My senior is so cute, what can I do?”
As I bury her light blue hair in my chest, the faint scent of shampoo flows out.
With a calm hand, I stroked the senior’s head and whispered.
“Don’t be so downhearted, okay?”
“Okay… Thanks for telling me every day.”
I had no particular complaints about giving mental care every day.
Is this something you have to endure?
However, it was also true that the recent condition was not so good, so I think I will have to take it to Sagna sooner or later.
‘Won’t it be possible to solve it if it’s Sagna?’
No, but I have to try my best.
Lately, I’ve been relying too much on Sanya.
Perhaps it was because of the new relationship between teacher and disciple, his feelings toward Sanya felt much stronger than before.
As she caressed her senior’s head without thinking, the senior’s eyes became half-closed as if he was sleepy.
“Don’t skip meals just because you don’t want to eat. Do you have to eat dinner when Ha-yul comes?”
“Arsseo…”
I’m going crazy because it’s so cute
As I tousled my senior’s hair, he stared at me with sleepy eyes as if asking why.
For some reason, it felt as if the arm holding me was getting stronger.
“You can’t sleep now.”
“I’m sleepy because I’m holding Jihoo, what should I do…”
As I was thinking about how to raise my senior, a good idea suddenly came to my mind.
There is still an hour left until the lecture is over.
And now there were only two people in the house.
The best environment where no one disturbs you.
“Senior. Do you want to do it just once before you go?”
“Eh…? Now…?”
“Seeing that you’re so sleepy, I think you should do some exercise.”
“I’m tired… Ugh?! Now, wait a minute…?”
I stood up from her couch while hugging her senior.
The so-called princess hug posture.
“Ji, Jihoo…? Lee Jihoo…?”
“Just do it until Ha-yul comes. I can’t do it because I look too tired.”
I strode into the bedroom.
