Became an Academy Spearman - Chapter 753
753. [Western Front] – The true meaning of Ariya (29)
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“You can speak comfortably.”
At Anastasia’s permission, Cheonseong gathered his thoughts.
‘are you okay.’
The tension that was so great that it made my entire body stiffen has now eased, and I can sense a clear kindness in the way she treats me. Above all, the stability of her mind that comes from knowing that they are each other’s only ‘kindred’, as well as the common denominator that she has been released from her seal.
There were many other things that made me feel at ease when dealing with Anastasia.
‘And yet.’
I couldn’t help but feel nervous again.
Gulp.
Even as I swallowed my saliva, I had to have a big heart. To that extent, the topic that needs to be brought up now could actually sound very sensitive and rude.
“First, I would like to inform you that I have received great help from Ariya, the lord of the Central Mage Tower, and that I have received one request. I’m not asking this because I want to know… … The Magic Tower Lord told me to ask Major Anastasia and reply with an answer.”
I spoke carefully and made eye contact with her.
“I see. So what is it?”
Unlike my question, the answer was extremely light, so I clenched my hands tightly and opened my mouth.
“that… … She asked me if I was thinking about having children.”
Blink blink.
For a moment, I felt a great sense of shame as she looked at me silently.
In fact, even now I couldn’t understand the intention of Ariya’s request. However, I could not break my promise to Ariya to ask questions and reply with answers as soon as I met Anastasia.
I have received so much from Ariya… … I also had to protect it.
“Ariya, the owner of the magic tower, really told you to say that?”
Then, when she asked for confirmation, I nodded my head loudly, feeling like my face was about to explode with shame.
“yes. Ah, since Anastasia is the main axis of the empire… … Even that Ariya… There may be multiple meanings… “I want to.”
I had to explain what I was saying, but since I couldn’t even understand Ariya’s words, I ended up stuttering the entire time.
Worst of all, I couldn’t even look her in the eye.
How absurd must Anastasia be to be asked such an unexpected question in the middle of a serious conversation?
“… … “The Magic Tower Lord really said that.”
“… … yes.”
The atmosphere had become extremely awkward, and I felt like I was going out of my mind to the point where the serious conversation just moments before became meaningless.
‘Why on earth is Ariya… to me? … .’
Are they giving us this kind of ordeal?
But I had no choice but to ask because I felt like there would be no other time to ask.
“Han Tiansheng, if you weren’t close to Glesia… … Honestly, I might have criticized you out loud. Even if the central magic tower lord’s words are true.”
“… … “I’m sorry.”
“No, don’t apologize. I also know through rumor that the Magic Tower Lord is a special person. I didn’t say that to criticize you. So, well… … “My child? Actually, it’s a question I’ve never thought about much, so it’s a bit difficult for me to answer right away.”
Her slightly subdued tone made me wait for an answer as if I were a criminal.
I can’t press her for an answer or tell her anything else.
‘Even… … .’
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Considering the difference in social status, I almost felt like I was asking her a question that was close to the worst.
Just like that, the conversation between her and me ended abruptly.
As I watched her carefully, she looked at me as if she had made a decision.
“I thought about it seriously and felt it, but I don’t really plan on starting a family.”
“… “Is that so?”
“But then again, I have a bit of an idea as to why the Magic Tower Lord asked you to ask that question.”
After hearing what she said next, I looked blankly into her eyes.
‘You can guess Ariya’s intentions?’
I have no idea whatsoever.
“ha.”
Suddenly, Anastasia let out a deep sigh, and I felt like my heart sank for a moment without me even realizing it.
I felt a bitterly cold chill, as if her breath contained emotion, as if it was freezing my body.
“Really, you are very mischievous.”
I quickly nodded at the words that followed.
“I think Ariya is really that kind of person.”
Although she showed so much consideration and kindness to me, Ariya showed a truly mischievous side in many places. Even though I’ve had my fair share of time with her, there are still times when I look at Ariya and just can’t quite get used to it.
Because he was an unpredictable being whose words and actions were unpredictable.
“I don’t think the child will make it.”
“Well, I see. “I heard the answer clearly.”
“uh… … . Please give the answer back to the Mage Tower Lord. And Han Cheon-seong… Do you want to go out now? “Let’s stop talking here today.”
When her voice not only filled with a bitter chill but even gave a warning to the guests, I stood up without any delay.
“Yes, I understand! “Thank you very much for listening to my unreasonable request today.”
“… uh. “Stop leaving.”
Her still cold voice made me feel indifferent.
‘It’s not good.’
I don’t know what Ariya’s intentions were, but I felt a little resentful of her.
Anastasia’s attitude, which had previously treated me with kindness, changed 180 degrees as soon as she heard my question. Just a moment ago, I could clearly feel the deep disappointment and confusion in her voice, as well as the strange attitude of something sharp.
Crash.
As I left the office, showing as much courtesy as I could muster, I unconsciously leaned against a nearby wall.
My hands were clammy.
It wasn’t just the hands. Her whole body was in a cold sweat, and her heart was pounding like crazy.
“Obviously… … “It wasn’t something to live for.”
The moment she started shining coldness on me, my body and emotions reacted like I was going crazy.
I want to get out of that space as quickly as possible… … .
“ha… … .”
As I slowly caught my breath, I clenched my hand and then carefully released it.
I felt like I would stumble if I continued like this, so I needed some time to gather myself.
“Are you okay?”
And that was then.
The moment I heard a very lovely voice… … .
“Lord Isabelle!”
When I quickly turned my head, there was a female knight with brilliant beauty there.
Sir Isabelle, looking at me with her bright blonde hair and smiling, amidst her unique, sophisticated golden armor.
“It’s been a very long time. Actually, I was by your side yesterday too… … .”
As soon as I saw her, my emotions quickly filled with feelings for her.
“… … “I really missed you.”
As I spoke, I was filled with loveliness.
I know for sure she was by my side every time I went on a mission. But she didn’t show up on purpose.
That was also the result of following my words of not wanting to cause any unnecessary confusion to the enemy.
“yes. “Let’s walk together for a while.”
Sreuk.
I nodded deeply as she naturally held my hand.
There really was so much I wanted to say to her.
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Crash.
Meanwhile, the moment Cheonseong left the office, Anastasia frowned.
Damn… !
And even the surrounding air strangely shook at her will, as if a huge frost had formed.
If you were to see Anastasia like that, she was so cold-hearted that even your heart would immediately freeze.
“ha.”
Suddenly, Anastasia shook her head with a deep sigh.
‘Let’s calm down.’
I tried to calm my cold, frozen heart.
Originally, it wasn’t the time to end it like this.
Reuniting with Han Cheon-seong was special to me as well.
He is also the person closest to Glesia, who is most precious to me, and there are quite a few things I am honestly thankful for in other aspects as well. So it got even more favorable.
however… … .
When I heard what you said a little while ago, my heart was greatly shaken.
And in a completely bad way.
“Ariya Schupelent.”
He chewed his lips while muttering the name of the current central magic tower lord.
The reason why Han Cheon-seong asked me something I couldn’t say. The more I thought about it, the more I laughed.
‘Obviously, it must have been her influence that released Han Cheonsung’s seal and that he had such abnormal mana.’
Han Cheon-seong, who can be seen as a kind of benefactor to me and Glesia, had to look good to me for helping him.
But I just couldn’t do that.
“Are you thinking about having children?”
Even as I said it, it was absurd. Just thinking of those words felt like my heart froze again.
In some ways, it may have been a trivial statement. However, considering the huge background of the person who made those words, the Mage Tower, I knew that it was not a light question.
And above all… … .
The fact that he made Han Tiansheng say that to me was extremely blatant.
It was so blatant that I even thought he was laughing at me.
“Even though she is a princess who is high in the line of succession to the imperial throne, she cannot treat me easily… … “I never thought you would ask me something like that.”
Princess Lyudmila recently visited the Western Front and awarded me the title of marquis. Just by the way she treated me, she felt how much her status within her empire had risen.
Truly a place of honor for all people.
In fact, my value has become irreplaceable to the empire to the point where I feel like there is no one above me except the emperor of the empire.
And I had that much confidence in myself.
There will no longer be anyone who would dare say they look down on me. I have achieved that much power, and I am doing my duty.
“once… … “I need to meet you.”
But Ariya was speaking to me indirectly. No, I didn’t feel like her meaning was indirect.
Rather, it felt straightforward.
Sreuk.
Even as he slowly brushed his hair, his eyes blurred.
‘Though Han Tiansheng didn’t seem to understand the meaning of those words at all.’
It was clear that she, in her supreme position as the central demon tower lord, knew how special Han Tiansheng’s body was.
Still, he made me say that.
“I dare you to think of Han Tiansheng’s child.”
Even as I chewed my lips, a deep sigh escaped me again.
It was a statement that went beyond nonsense and immediately made me feel huge anger.
I never thought I would say something so rude.