136. Sepia getting married? (3)
Lognesban Manor.
In the darkened room, a ray of moonlight crossed the floor. In the darkness, Sepia stared blankly at the ceiling with her hand on her forehead.
It was past midnight, but Sepia couldn’t sleep.
It wasn’t just today. After that day, I had so many thoughts that I couldn’t fall asleep.
‘Ethan doesn’t like me… .’
I came to a conclusion I didn’t want to reach. Edan likes me so I want to become a warrior.
It left me for a while to rise to an equal footing. All of that was an illusion.
I was ashamed.
Because I fell into my own illusion and liked it alone. And the feeling of loss kept making me helpless.
‘I loved you so much… . I was the only one who liked you… .’
When she felt that way, Sepia grabbed her chest. It was as if a heavy stone had been placed in the middle of my heart.
But what was more worrisome than that was Ethan’s condition.
‘Ethan… . Why the hell don’t you open your heart to anyone?’
I wanted to go and ask Ethan right now.
I wanted to say that I want to share the worries you have.
She hugged the teddy bear in her arms tighter. It was a teddy bear that Edan gave as a gift at the festival.
smart.
Sepia turned her head at the knocking sound that broke her thoughts. It was already past midnight, and there was only one person to come.
“My lady, this is Vivian. Can I come in for a minute?”
“yes… . Come in.”
After answering in a weak voice, Vivian carefully pushed the door open and entered the room.
Since childhood, Vivian and I have been like sisters.
To Sepia, Vivian is a year older, but sometimes she was like an older sister, sometimes like a younger sister, and sometimes she took care of Sepia like a mother.
“Sorry. Calling at a time like this… .”
“it’s okay. Lady, it’s my job.”
Vivian shook her head with a light smile.
“Are you feeling well?”
In response to that smile, Sepia also smiled once. The employees were told that they were not in good physical condition.
It was an atmosphere where everyone understood.
It was something that a well-bred, immature young lady might get married for convenience. And the meeting with the opponent was not far off.
“I don’t think it’s okay… .”
Sepia, who raised her body, lost herself in the air. As if she had a lot to say, Sepia was silent for a long time.
“Vivian, I know that… .”
“Yes, I am listening. miss.”
Even Vivian, who had always been by her side, thought that the reason Sepia was powerless was because of something related to an arranged marriage.
“Ethan doesn’t like me.”
At that determined tone, Vivian stared blankly at Sepia. Before long, Sepia confessed everything.
The secret that Remegeton told us, the fact that Ethan is not currently opening his heart to anyone, and the fact that Ethan has no lost memories.
“Is there any chance that the artifact is wrong?”
“I want to believe that too. But I don’t think so. Because you have pinpointed the other truth.”
“… okay.”
Artifacts such as Remegeton were imbued with magical powers. The odds of such an artifact being erroneous were low.
“I am. Maybe I had a vague idea that Ethan didn’t like me. I just wanted to pretend I didn’t know my heart.”
With a small sigh, Sepia struggled to confess.
“But you know what worries me the most? Now I’m worried about Ethan. I guess I can’t figure out why he’s doing this again.”
In the dark night, only Vivian and Sepia were facing each other.
“Even if you ask me to tell you, I won’t tell you. Ethan seems to be carrying everything alone this time as well. That’s right, I hate Ethan. I will hate you.”
“My lady, I’m sorry… . Because of me, the lady… .”
“it’s okay. Vivian, come here and just hug me.”
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Just as she said, Vivian hugged Sepia.
A warm body temperature came through. And hearing the low voice seemed to give me a little strength.
“My lady, I will go find Ethan.”
“No, Vivian. I’ll visit you sometime.”
When this work is over, go see Ethan. Sepia made that promise.
* * *
linchester barn.
During the night it seemed that trouble had been brewing in the Lynchester estate. The atmosphere itself was unusual.
The overall atmosphere of the manor was chaotic.
And now I was walking down the aisle with Hessia. I had just finished eating.
“… So it’s just that people just disappeared.”
“Isn’t there a barrier in the shrine?”
“The barrier is broken.”
The two maids were talking with their voices low. When our eyes met, the two of them disappeared with a gunshot behind an awkward laugh.
‘The barrier of the shrine was breached?’
Shrine of Lynchester.
I didn’t know much about the shrine. This is because the episode related to the sadang did not appear in the novel.
In the first place, almost no episodes related to Lynchester appear in the original work.
Because Arthur had nothing to do with Sylvia.
“Ethan, what are you so worried about?”
Hessia, who was by my side, looked up at me.
“Ugh, nothing.”
“Didn’t you say you were going to show Edan practicing swordsmanship today?”
Lately, I feel like I’ve left Hesia alone, so I decided to accompany her to this training.
Wouldn’t Hesiah practice magic by her side? With that in mind, I headed to the meeting place, the training ground.
Sylvia was standing at the training ground looking the same as yesterday.
“Dana, I’m sorry. This has made it difficult.”
As if slightly embarrassed, Master spared his words. To begin with, it was difficult to help with training right now.
“It seems that an unidentified creature appeared near the southwest shrine of Lynchester Barn yesterday. I guess we need to investigate.”
It was said that it was a creature that broke the barrier installed in the school building and came in.
It is a place adjacent to the Lynchester Barn, and if it is an unidentified creature, you never know when it will attack the territory.
“That’s why I decided to meet the witness myself.”
“What creature do you call it?”
“They say it’s the first creature they’ve ever seen… . I decided to hear the details myself.”
Master touched his forehead once.
“Master, can I go with you? Maybe I can find out.”
As a possessor, I had a lot of information.
When it comes to things related to the Demonic Realm, he might know more than most people.
“good night. I’m leaving now… . What will Hesia do?”
I turned my eyes to Hessia. Hessia didn’t seem to want to part with me.
“I will follow.”
I thought about it and nodded.
When it comes to magical things, Hessia may know more than I do.
“I will take you.”
“i get it. follow me Let’s leave now.”
We rode the wagon and headed for the guardhouse where the demon specter was located. It was not far from Lynchesterbahn Castle.
The condition of the witness did not look very good. He was rolling his eyes around.
“I am Sylvia von Lynchester, the rightful heir of the Lynchester family. tell me What creatures did you see near the shrine?”
The young man named Ziggs trembled before opening his mouth. Have you met Cthulhu?
“That, that… . It’s a dark night, so I’m not sure.”
“Tell me what you saw.”
“So, while I was on guard duty, a creature appeared. It must have looked like a plant, but it walked on the ground like an animal.”
plant?
It was one of the demons who commanded plants. It was Leraji, the 14th ranked demon. However, there was a corner that was not certain to specify that this case was related to Mine.
That’s because a variety of creatures are distributed in the Magic Realm.
“But I’m not even sure if it’s a plant.”
“I’m not even sure if it’s a plant… .”
“Ah, it was walking, although it had a thorny stalk. I must have crossed the barrier on foot.”
Sylvia showed a firm determination to exterminate all demons.
“Do you know anything more?”
“I don’t remember anything more.”
Master’s fine brow narrowed. Besides that, Master asked many questions.
The number of creatures, how they attack, where they appear, and even the escaping route of the guards. It seems that they are trying to listen carefully and judge each one.
After gathering the information, Master thought for a moment and then said:
“Dan, from now on, I will form a team of knights and head to the Devil’s Land. That’s what you have to do as a member of the Lynchester family.”
“Master, let me follow you too.”
“… It is dangerous.”
“I know. But someday it will have to be done.”
If I become an early graduate right away, I will be sent on a mission. Master looked at me with blue eyes and nodded.
“i get it. Get ready. Danah. Let’s go together to the Devil’s Nest.”
* * *
The drawing room of the Logness class.
Sepia was looking at the door nervously. The opponent I faced today decided to come to the Logness class.
The reason for inviting the opponent to Logness Fortress was simple.
Strategically, it was to show off that they were a family with such a huge territory.
Sepia thought that was childish.
It seems that the other person is a fairly famous wizard in the Central Class Magic Tower. How many magicians are obsessed with money?
Of course, there weren’t any wizards like that. There was also a case where a specific mage tower was a political board.
However, the wizard’s image was still that of a lofty person who is striving to realize the truth.
Sepia washed her face dry once. There were long shadows under his eyes.
I even had to get help from Vivian to cover it up.
Sepia sat on the sofa in the drawing room with her back to the window. I obeyed the head of the family, but I didn’t like the current situation.
A knock was heard to break the silence. The man who opened the door and entered was a man with a physique so strong that it would be hard to believe that he was a magic tower wizard.
Eyes the same color as dark brown hair.
Even the horn-rimmed glasses he wore over the top matched well, giving off a good overall impression. In addition, it was the wizard’s outfit of the Central Class Mage Tower.
“hello. My name is Elon von Eisar.”
In response to that greeting, Sepia also hurriedly stood up. Elon sat still while Vivian prepared the tea.
“I’m going to step back and try.”
Soon, only the two of them were left in the room. There was an awkward air in the drawing room.
“I heard a lot about it. young lady I have longed for that Lady Elon.”
“okay… . Thank you. I had a hard time coming a long way.”
Elon smiled inwardly.
She was a cuter girl than I saw in the picture.
As she tilted the teacup, Sepia was still blunt. The cat’s eyes gave a sharp impression just by watching.
Is that why? Even after talking for a while, no progress was made.
This is because sepia was bored with most of the stories.
“I guess you don’t like me.”
“I don’t like arranged marriages themselves.”
At that honest response, Elon stuck out his tongue.
“Shall we talk about magic?”
“Is it magic?”
“They say there are really infinite and varied magics in the world.”
It was a natural story.
Sepia wondered why she was telling such a story.
“And they say that demons use different magic from humans.”
“Well, I guess.”
Still, Sepia didn’t show much interest.
Elon wiped his forehead once. Even if I brought up the story of Mine, I already predicted that the opponent would come out like this.
Her eyes showed through the brushed brown hair.
Then there was only one way left.
Soon, Elon’s brown eyes turned purple.
Startled, Sepia watched the change with trembling eyes. But by the time I realized it, it was already too late.
“What are you doing now… . ah… .”
As if falling into a state of suspended animation, Sepia lost consciousness. I just looked into those eyes as if I was possessed by something.
“Sephia, please introduce yourself. It is an order.”
Sepia nodded as if her soul had been lost. And he introduced himself as if he were reciting.
“My name is Sepia von Lognes. She is the only daughter of the Lognes family and is currently learning magic at Nadia Academy.”
Upon hearing that answer, Elon let out a satisfied laugh.
“nice to see you. sepia. I am Asmodeus. This is the 36th rank Mine. Originally, it wouldn’t work for you, who has high magic resistance. There is a crack in your heart.”
Sepia watched Asmodeus without answering.
“I like that one. sepia. I’m already curious about the child you will give birth to and the talent of the child.”
“The child I will give birth to… .”
Asmodeus nodded exaggeratedly.
“You have to get married for that, right?”
“… Yes, I guess so… .”
“You love me passionately from today.”
But Sepia didn’t answer. Asmodeus shrugged when his opponent didn’t respond.
The purple eyes darkened even more.
“answer. sepia. You fall in love with me starting today.”
After a long silence, Sepia parted her lips.
“… no. I only have Ethan.”
“I beg your pardon?”
“The only person I love is Ethan.”
At first, I thought I had heard wrong. But it wasn’t. Sepia, the frail-looking young lady was resisting her demonic spell.
