Became an Academy Spearman - Chapter 802
802. [Western Front] – Reunion with Princess Rachel (78)
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The first fortress special reception room.
Among high-ranking nobles, he is considered the so-called ‘Duke’. And in the drawing room that existed for the royal family of the most noble empire, two completely opposite beings were facing each other.
“… … .”
The beautiful woman with bright blonde hair is Princess Rachel Luabella, who is slowly beginning to make a name for herself throughout the empire.
“… … .”
And the handsome man with black hair facing him is Han Cheon-seong, a commoner who achieved fame by winning the Grand Colosseum.
The two people in the living room looked like a good-looking man and a good-looking woman, but they matched each other very well. No matter how famous they were, the difference in status between the two was unbridgeable.
Ok.
The sound of a teacup being put down rang.
And at that sound, Cheonseong glanced at her.
“I’m living on the front line… … “Are there any inconveniences?”
And these were Rachel’s first words.
“… … Yes, there is no inconvenience.”
“Or what about difficulties or lack of facilities for living?”
The next question was also about the quality of life.
I missed you.
I wanted to meet you.
These are not ordinary words that are often said as soon as one sees a loved one, but only words about living in nature.
“Nothing like that either. “The officers in the unit I belong to are all good people, so there is no inconvenience at all.”
When Cheonseong answered calmly again, Rachel frowned.
It was a calm answer, and it felt sincere enough to make me feel like the answer wasn’t a lie.
And that felt even more strange to Rachel.
“… … Then why did you volunteer to extend your service period by a month?”
Even if I wanted to meet him, I couldn’t walk early due to my yellow stance.
The opposition of the imperial family itself meant ‘authority’.
In addition, since all members of the royal family belong to the imperial family, it is safe to say that there is an implicit rule that the royal family must naturally respect and follow the opinions of the imperial family.
No matter how powerful the royal family is,
It was said that because the imperial family had greater power, there were limits to its ability to act as it pleased.
But now Rachel.
He went to the Western Front, even going against the imperial family’s opinion.
And to ask the question that has just come out of my mouth.
“… … .”
Suddenly, Cheonseong cautiously made eye contact with her.
Rather than giving an answer right away, exchange your gaze with her beautiful red eyes and express your feelings.
So, I took a little break to clear my mind.
‘That’s why I’m asking this.’
I also felt nature.
Why did Rachel come to the front line during this dangerous time? Now, with that one question, everything has been answered.
“I volunteered because I wanted to. “I also realized something as I saw the yellow alert level increase and the dedication of many officers and soldiers to the empire.”
“… … “I understand.”
“yes. I also wanted to be of some help on this front. Although I don’t know if Princess Rachel knows the news about me… … .”
It was a moment when nature spoke so vaguely.
“i know. “It’s all about you.”
Rachel accepted his words without a moment of hesitation.
“You know.”
When Cheonseong responded with a small smile, Rachel put more emphasis on her words.
“How can I not know? The person I like is on a dangerous front… … “You must at least receive the news properly and understand the current situation.”
It was straightforward.
And that’s why she didn’t hold back at all.
The feeling of liking it.
And I naturally express my feelings by saying that I have continued to care.
“… … .”
Even someone with a fairly reserved nature when dealing with women was left speechless by Rachel’s so direct attitude.
And, facing that nature in the face, Rachel did not stop talking.
“That made me even more curious. How much the imperial family opposed my going to the Western Front… … You probably don’t know. And yet I came all this way to see you in person. “To hear the answer.”
Cheonseong had nothing to say for a moment when she heard the obvious concern in her voice.
He only nodded his head slightly, hesitating his lips.
“You know. I can still rescind your decision. I told you this when I met you before. I’m sorry that there was nothing I could do when Lyudmila interfered with you. And more than three weeks have passed since then. “You have no idea how much I have changed over the years.”
A calm voice.
However, at the deep meaning contained in the words, Cheonseong raised his eyes without realizing it.
“… … “Princess Rachel.”
“I will speak first. I wish you would change your decision even now. Lyudmila stayed only a month when her older sister ordered her to return to the Academy. “Now I’m in a position where I can make that decision.”
He continues speaking as if he were asserting.
And there was a lot of nature in Rachel’s words.
‘power… … .’
Most significantly, I felt that Rachel’s ‘position’ in the imperial family had changed.
Even without hearing anything directly, I could see how much influence Rachel had grown through these indirect comments.
The original ‘duration of service’ cannot be changed.
Somehow, he completes the initial period of service, and then chooses whether to stay longer or be discharged based on his own decision-making.
So, it was said that it was impossible to be discharged ‘midway’ during the period of service.
That in itself could cause great confusion to the military or the front lines, so it was something that had to be chosen carefully when making decisions.
But now.
Rachel was talking to me. He said that his period of service, which had already been approved by his superiors, could be restored to nothing by interfering with it.
It was an expression that she now had very ‘strong authority’ as a member of the royal family.
“I have no intention of changing my opinion.”
And that’s why Cheonseong conveyed his feelings again.
“… … why? “Why don’t you want to change?”
Rachel asked helplessly. Rather than being surprised by her immediate refusal, she was curious as to why she insisted so strongly on her opinion.
“I am extremely grateful to you for worrying about me and coming directly to the front line. But I made that judgment because I wanted to, not because of someone else.”
“really… … Is that your will? “Is it your own will, not someone else’s external pressure or interference?”
“yes. Yes. “I never made that decision due to anyone’s interference.”
While answering, do not avoid her gaze.
The more we met each other’s eyes, filled with a mixture of earnestness, affection, and anxiety, the more we felt that feeling. And so he had to be more firm in his opinions.
“… … .”
Tight.
When Rachel, chewing her lip, paused for a moment, Cheonseong carefully touched her teacup.
Slurp.
The subtle warmth of the teacup passes through my hands.
And more than that, I felt my heart warmed by the affection Rachel showed me.
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‘I really… … .’
You’re a bad guy.
Suddenly, I thought about myself like that.
The day before I met Rachel, I had many thoughts. In that moment, I decided on her thoughts and even decided on her direction on how to treat her.
It was hard to say that I had thought about it for that long.
however.
This was the reality that unfolded before my eyes.
“… … .”
Even now, there was Rachel who was greatly concerned about my words and was struggling with anxiety.
That she cared so much about me and worried desperately during the time I couldn’t see her. She was clearly showing it.
And he tries to convey his feelings to me by saying this earnestly.
But what about me?
There is no significant change in my will, as if I am carrying out the decision I made early on.
I can easily imagine how much she thought about me.
I wonder if I thought a tenth of what she thought about me… … I didn’t think much about Rachel.
‘… … .’
Suddenly a sigh escaped me.
And now, I was trying to accept Princess Rachel.
Just like in the past she tried to use charm on me to build a false relationship.
I, too, was trying to do the same to her.
No, I could say I was worse.
Compared to her acting like that because she truly likes me and loves me.
I look at Rachel kindly and have good feelings for her, but I don’t want her to escape from me with feelings that are not enough to be called love.
Sreuk.
And now my body was already taking action.
“… … ah.”
Rachel suddenly grabbed my hand and looked at me in surprise.
And looking at her like that, I carefully touched her hand.
It was ‘rude’.
It is outrageous disrespect for a commoner to dare to hold the princess’s hand and to make fun of it.
But I did it naturally.
“I hope the princess doesn’t worry so much.”
Even as I spoke softly, the changes in myself felt foreign even to me.
“How can I not worry? They say you’ll continue to be on dangerous front lines, so how can I… … .”
Seeing her chewing her lip as she spoke, I held her hand even stronger.
“Do I seem unreliable in Princess Rachel’s eyes?”
“… … This is not a matter of whether to believe or not. Of course I trust you. “He is a man who is better than anyone else, but I don’t understand why he would bring danger upon himself rather than escape from the increasingly dangerous front lines even a day sooner.”
She continued speaking with a small sigh and looked directly into my eyes.
That earnestness was visible.
It’s as if he wants me to change my mind even now.
And that’s why I was able to smile.
“You really are a lovely person.”
Shocked.
“Oh, I… “Are you saying that all of a sudden?”
Seeing her blush momentarily, as if she was surprised by my sudden words, I slowly nodded.
Ironically, what I just said was sincere.
I can’t say I love her yet.
The way she looked so anxious and worried about me right now seemed so lovely.
So much so that no one can stop loving her.
“… … I remember what I said in our previous meeting. “I will go to the front and seriously think about whether I can accept the princess and whether I can become that kind of person.”
“I remember.”
Seeing her reply with a red face, I smiled softly.
“I’d like to give you an answer to that now.”
“… … !”
As soon as she heard what I said, I calmed down as I saw her pupils shaking wildly.
Originally, on the day I returned to the academy from the front, I decided to give her an answer.
But now it has been completely distorted because of me.
I was trying to give a quicker answer.
“Princess Rachel… … .”
I called her a little more affectionately and made eye contact.