Episode 63. It’s counting the prime numbers.
It’s obvious, but from the perspective of the leadership team, this will feel like betrayal.
At that time, Weyden knelt down and begged me because I had the experience of going to the battlefield without a weapon and surviving.
“…… Please continue the explanation.”
But have you thought of something?
Contrary to expectations, Waden didn’t immediately get angry or refuse class.
“Are you okay?”
“Because it is my choice to want you to learn. If it is a line of teaching rather than forcing that direction, I think there is a reason.”
If not forced…….
Yes, at least I was in a position where I could understand the situation of the lead team and give it some respect.
In times of peace, public sentiment will become uneasy to the extent that those who will protect public order use menacing weapons.
The reason I came here with a weapon is only to persuade them by taking the opportunity of ‘education’.
“First of all, I’m telling you because you guys misunderstood one thing…”
I told the truth, grabbing one of the weapons for it.
“Sensei also used weapons on the battlefield.”
It’s not a lie.
In the first place, all the guys on the front line were like monsters.
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Because jumping in between them and rescuing people is only possible if you shed a lot of blood, whether you’re an enemy or an ally.
“In the first place, I went to the battlefield with my bare hands only to lighten my body a little, and if necessary, I would boldly grab weapons abandoned on the battlefield or throw them at enemies.”
Yes, the Red Cross unit’s main strategy is local procurement. Even though it started with bare hands, that’s why when I stood on the battlefield, I tried everything that was allowed.
I’m sure it’s because I’m at that age. Dealing with all sorts of dangers without holding a weapon is, in fact, close to idealism.
“Even if you don’t aim this at you, at least you have to learn how to imagine a situation where it is aimed at you.”
I had a duty to teach that to the children who admired me.
Although it is said to be an era of peace, especially since it is an era in which fragments that existed at that time still remain.
“Is it because we don’t use weapons, so the other side doesn’t have to respond?”
“There is that, and once you hold the weapon yourself, it is easy to learn how to destroy it. Of course, from Sensei’s point of view, I want you guys to use at least one weapon for self-defense, but…….”
The tail of the horse continues to blur as it continues to speak.
Afterwards, as if to answer, he aimed the dagger he held in his hand at the leading member, bursting into laughter and returning the handle of the dagger.
“…… At the end of the training, if you insist on sticking with your bare hands, even at the end, I won’t force you.”
Yes, how to use learning is ultimately up to the learners.
It is their choice whether or not to hold the handle of the dagger that has now been put forward.
“… ‥All right.”
At such an unforced choice, Waden stood up and answered.
“For now… …. At least for this training camp, I will do everything the teacher teaches me without saying anything. What to do with the policy will be postponed until after receiving the training.”
Waden holding the handle of the dagger I am putting forward.
It was evident that the leaders watching him from behind were also following him.
Yes, it’s always nice to see a child with a deep learning attitude.
“Now then, everyone, come here and pick up any weapon you like.”
I hope they can achieve what they want in these three days.
As I looked out the window, feeling the wind, the face of another child who had been taught by me suddenly came to mind.
That child…
Is Dale doing well while I’m gone?
***
Three days.
It was a really nothing time for the student council.
If you want to finish the work necessary to take care of Maris’s tens of thousands of students, there’s no other option than three days.
But even so, you shouldn’t postpone it even for a moment.
That’s why Maya, the chairman, was trying to carry out her duties to the fullest today.
“Dale, could you bring me the next papers?”
But there is no such thing as absolute.
“Yes?”
“The paperwork. Don’t you have more to pay?”
The student council president, Maya Karis, who had piled up paperwork in the president’s seat, looked back at the boy sitting in the accountant’s seat.
Dale Enburton.
Three days ago, he was considered a person of interest, but now he is regarded as an irreplaceable helper who spares no trust.
Of course.
Even if it’s simple paperwork, the amount of it is enough to exceed a fair amount of heavy labor.
Nevertheless, Dale has carried out the task without showing a single sign of grumbling or exhaustion.
“Uh… …. Don’t you?”
“Yes?”
And because of that, Maya didn’t immediately obey her now returned words.
No documents.
What do you mean?
Ever since he became the chairman, the chairman’s office has always been full of paperwork that he wants to approve, but couldn’t that child who was tired of working for three days tell lies?
“The last time I stamped was… ….”
“Uh, huh? It can’t be. Is there anything you haven’t checked? For example, under the desk…….”
No, that would never happen to that child.
A quirky kid who used to pick me up in the car or rub my shoulder whenever I could afford it. Isn’t he feeling trust beyond gratitude now?
Even so, Maya couldn’t bear to believe what she said and looked everywhere in the president’s room.
He rummaged through the desk, storage cabinet, and even the documents that had been paid for on the bookshelf, but there was nothing he had to do anywhere.
‘I really don’t have…… ?’
Yes, there was nothing left for him to do in the student council room.
What does that mean?
‘Are you done with the one I just gave you?’
It’s over.
Is that really what happened?
“Chairman.”
“… Hot!?”
Maya is startled and comes to her senses.
Then she turned her wide eyes to her Dale and grabbed her by the shoulder and started shaking her.
“Yes, Nene! Please speak! Do you have work again? Whatever it is, just say it. I’ll prepare right away…….”
“Aagh! Calm down, President!! The job is done! You can rest now!!”
Dale screams urgently, shaking mercilessly.
Even the reality, which I denied several times at first, was emphasized again and again, so I had no choice but to adapt.
“That can’t be… …. No, really?”
“Yes, yes. You can rest now.”
“…… Shh, are you taking a break?”
Are you taking a break?
What was that?
“Because you worked for almost three days without sleeping. Since work is over, I think you should get some sleep.”
“Ah, yes, sleep… …. Sleep. Yes.”
Maya, who belatedly realized that her condition was strange, sat down on her sofa and clutched her head.
Yes, I am now in a state of great fatigue from staying up all night for several days.
Wouldn’t it be a waste to blow away the leisure you barely found in the yard?
‘Yes. For the time being, I will put off the post-processing of the auditor case after the fatigue accumulated in the body is relieved.’
Like that, Maya lays down on the sofa and tries to enjoy the leisure she finally found.
But for some reason, the bloodshot eyes didn’t think to close.
Is it because you didn’t take off your glasses?
“Dale. This is a very strange question, but may I ask you something?”
“Yes, please.”
“How did you sleep?”
“…… Yes?”
“No, why should I say that my eyes don’t close… ….”
It’s never a joke.
It’s just that my sleep was disturbed by tension beyond fatigue, obsessive compulsive disorder, or anxiety.
What if I close my eyes and I don’t wake up again, or what if a major problem breaks out when I fall asleep, etc…….
Such thoughts lead to the secretion of hormones that create an awakening effect in the body, suppressing the desire to sleep, and elevating the spirit, as if stimulating the survival instinct.
‘Work… …. Should I look for work now?’
If there is nothing left to do, wouldn’t it be better to create a job to handle it?
When even such an extreme thought came to mind, Dale, who had been watching the chairman, approached him carefully and handed over a proposal.
“If you can’t sleep… how about counting prime numbers?”
“…… How many?”
“Yes. I take a handful when I can’t sleep.”
A boy sitting side by side on the sofa and looking up at himself.
“Would you like to count together?”
It was a pure look, devoid of any malice.
Yes, this kid has always been like this.
“Yes? Ah yes. Then let’s try it.”
It’s a bit strange to count prime numbers, but what about it?
No matter what, there is nothing wrong with trying. Soon, Maya led her tired mind and started counting decimals in front of Dale.
“So, 2, 3, 5, 7, 11… What came next?”
“I’m 13. 17 Is next.”
“Yes, it is. And then 19, 23…….”
Counting decimals in the student council room alone with a junior.
It’s a sight that others would find strange, but for some reason, just counting prime numbers made me feel at ease.
‘Yes, as Dale said, calm down while counting prime numbers. A prime number is a number divisible only by 1 and itself. …. It will help you find your composure.’
143, 251…. 359, 473…….
As the number of digits changes gradually, the composure comes to the heart.
Feeling that relief, the corner of the president’s mouth slowly began to smile.
‘No, more than that, I was relieved to have someone by my side. I’ve been working alone all this time.’
Yes, the president is the one who is elected every year in Maris.
That loneliness is far more lonely than the few who will be divided.
How much comfort would the fact that someone was by your side in such a yard?
‘Yes, this child is not a problem child. This child…’
Although it may be difficult to support a large number of people alone, I have developed a discerning eye for people worthy of keeping by my side.
That’s why Maya was convinced.
That this boy is a child I would call a ‘talent’ worthy of having by my side.
At the same time, despite the fact that such a boy was in the unfortunate position of being protected by his side … And being managed under the guise of it, despite his class time.
– Took.
Just when I felt that kind of pity, I suddenly felt a dull feeling around my knees.
The mouth that had been counting decimals with him fell shut, and Maya’s gaze soon turned to the head of the boy lying on her lap.
“…… Dale?”
I called names, but no answer came back.
Of course. The boy with his head resting on my lap was currently asleep with only quiet breathing.
“Huh, that’s right. You’re tired too.”
Hey, if you’re familiar with work, didn’t you help me with my first professional accountant job for three days?
A child who took care of the rest of the work to his dorm and took care of himself as passionately as he did.
Although he himself failed to fall asleep, he did not want to disturb the boy’s sound sleep.
Just like now, I can feel the desire to watch while stroking my hair or cheek…….
“… Hot!?”
Only then did Maya realize the position of her hand and exclaim.
‘What am I doing? Trying to touch the cheek of a sleeping child…… !’
No matter how tired she is, she is in a position to touch the body of a defenseless child at will. Is that what you did as the chairman?
Aware of that, I hurriedly tried to remove my hands, but for some reason, the hands that touched once did not think to leave the seat.
‘Boo, soft… ….’
Strength was applied to the hands that naturally touched each other, and before long, the bent fingers came to lightly grip the flesh of the cheeks.
Soft cheek meat that changes shape according to movement.
‘Are boys’ cheeks this soft?’
As I held my breath and put strength into that feeling, the force started to pull my cheeks.
“Ugh… ….”
Nevertheless, a boy who is still asleep, ignorant of the world.
A faint smile was drawn on the boy’s face from a certain moment, as if he was having a good dream.
-Gulp.
The moment I saw that smile, my dry throat barely swallowed my saliva.
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“Ha, once.”
Before long, the desire to feel for the first time in her life began to boil in her heart.
‘Only once, hugging… ….’
Things I would never normally do.
But her tired mind forgot the sense of immorality she should have, and the trust she had in her boy was soon eroded by her desires and forced her to act.
Those hands hugged the boy’s body.
“President. I’m back…….”
At that moment, the entrance door opened and Peria, the secretary of the student council, stepped into the room.
“Kyaaagh!”
Frightened by the sudden intrusion, Maya hurriedly got up from the sofa and jumped through the window.
The body that runs rampant while losing its reason eventually. Smashing the window…….
– Kung!
… Can’t pay
I bounced off and fell to the floor.
“…Chairman? What are you doing now?”
“…….”
Maya presses her head further to the floor in silence.
I wish she had lost consciousness in shock, but I don’t think I’ve ever hated insomnia more than I do today.
