Karma (3)
The recent upbeat atmosphere is being influenced everywhere.
For example, food stalls in town. It is also a hot topic in outdoor restaurants where you can enjoy a glass of soju with oden soup as a snack.
-They say the saintess is coming this time!
-I heard that Marie Dunareff is also appearing?
– This contestant is not kidding.
The center of the topic is, of course, a popular event called the Harvest Festival.
autumn woman.
The contest that marks the end of the Fall Harvest Festival has ignited even more fire due to the extravagant participants.
“It’s all about the Fall Harvest Festival, Corrine.”
“I want you to pour that heat into the final exams. First of all, that’s the student’s duty.”
Late Saturday evening. Arisha and Corinne are on their way to have a late-night snack.
“4 servings of Tteokbokki. 4 servings of Odentang. A set of tempura came out.”
“Sundae too.”
“Oh my gosh. Would you like me to give you the intestines too?”
“Arisha, do you eat intestines?”
“I will decline.”
“That’s right. Except for the liver, please give me the rest as soon as possible.”
“Yes, I understand.”
The snacking lady leaves, and Corinn peeks his eyes! and gestured to drink something from her.
“I can’t drink.”
“Wouldn’t it be okay if I had just one cup?”
“I’m not going to the dorm today, I’m going to go into my sister’s room… I’ll get scolded if I drink. We’re still underage, right?”
“Ha~”
Corinne is discouraged by Arisha’s classic criticism.
Although he is clearly a minor, he is well over twice as old as Arisha, given the life he has actually experienced.
For him, the ban on alcohol was unbearable.
“There is no soju in Odentang~”
He looked down at the earthen pot on the table.
Odentang in an earthenware pot with bubbling and warm steam is J-style, not K-style. Oddly well reproduced.
“You’ve been feeling a lot lately. Ah, the realm. Other than that, I can’t point out anything else.”
“I’m too humble. These days, I’m losing a losing streak to you.”
Corinne moving the fork into the earthenware pot. Transfer the konjac to a bowl and pour over the broth with a ladle.
“But if it’s a real match, I’ll lose. Something… I can’t imagine defeating Corrin no matter what.”
“well.”
Corinne sipped the broth and recalled the sparring at the training ground.
Recently, Arisha’s momentum seems to have risen.
After the decisive battle with the sword demon, it was decisive. At that time, the Celestial Sword (天劍) she showed was still impossible to reproduce perfectly, but her life-and-death decision amplified her skill itself.
“I should have worked hard. I was scared and avoided the sword, so it’s like this.”
“Quantity of experience doesn’t matter. What matters is density.”
You yourself are proof of that.
It was three years in the previous episode that Korin held the spear. It is the second year of this episode.
Compared to other knights who have trained all their lives, the amount of experience is extremely small.
However, the reason why he is comparable to Lunia, who is called a swordsman, with his simple spear skills is because the quality of his experience is infinitely dense.
Because he has overcome countless deadly lines of death and has faced off against the world’s most powerful people.
It is safe to say that his skill itself was perfected before returning.
“Uh… even grandfather should come back.”
Arisha casually makes immoral remarks while eating an oden. It is a surprisingly sincere expression.
“That inspiration, handling is minty.”
“Because it deserves it.”
Sword Emperor Garland Aden.
In the work, it appears as an NPC to strengthen Arisha or Runia.
He himself contributed not a little to the final battle, but that was only one side of the local war.
“Why don’t you rather put your grandfather against that terrifying old man named Tates? That old man… he’s very strong, but he’s also formidable.”
“It will be a good match.”
It’s a situation that doesn’t happen in the game. Actually, I tried to use it like that in the previous episode, but…
“The old man has things to do as he did.”
Why is he not the main character? The reason why the sword emperor does not appear in the final chapter is described in a probable way.
“is that so.”
Despite my lack of explanation, Arisha didn’t object much. Unlike Marie and Estelle, Arisha does not intervene in the process of drawing the big picture.
It is a caution not to interrupt things if it is not something one can do well… listening only to what is necessary.
“Mr. Corinne.”
Ho-ho, Arisha smirking and sipping oden and handing it to me.
“Ah~”
“······No, this is a bit.”
“Quickly. That arm hurts.”
“Kuhmm…!”
It’s a cocky act that a lover who just started dating would do. But the sinner just takes and eats what is given.
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“A ribbon.”
“Ummm…”
was about to be put on Are you bringing up the topic here?
“What are you going to do? There are five of them, including the chairman.”
“Kheuheum…!”
Arisha didn’t have a special expression on her face, but she was enjoying herself on the inside.
While everyone wanted to be chosen, Arisha had a slightly different idea. That’s exactly what she realized after submitting her application.
“after···.”
“Arisha?”
Arisha wiggled her fingers and looked up at Corinne. She smiles bitterly and confesses her feelings again.
It was a silly joke.
“You know I like Corinne, right?”
“Uh, uh uh… Ah, you know.”
Corinne didn’t notice Arisha’s subtle playfulness. Arisha felt strangely satisfied as she watched Corinne lose her composure in the turmoil in her heart.
“I love you. Seriously. I really like you, Corinne.”
“Thank you.”
“therefore······.”
please choose me Please choose only me.
don’t say that much will make the opponent difficult. I am not qualified to say such things.
“You don’t have to give it to me.”
“uh?”
Arisha smiled bitterly as she gave an answer contradicting her inner feelings.
Likes.
I don’t think I can support that feeling.
But apart from that, I am afraid of not being chosen.
So give up from the start.
Show the virtue of concession without choosing to compete. Even if it’s the foot of self-esteem that has been pushed to oneself.
It is to take only the result of conceding, and fall one step from the game.
“······no.”
Corinne is aware of that part like a ghost.
“I’ll give you a golden ribbon too.”
“Uh… yes?”
“I think it’s cowardly and despicable, but… I’m giving everyone a golden ribbon.”
“Ha, but…! You have to win five events to do that?”
“This indecisive guy is a mess who manages the fishery in an indecisive way, so I have to go through that hardship.”
“I-I’m fine. Because I’m fine—”
“stop.”
Corinne firmly blocks Arisha’s words. When I met his infinitely sincere gaze, I felt that my self-esteem was filled.
“You deserve it.”
“Huh…”
Arisha couldn’t answer that.
* * * *
After the late meal, the two returned to the Guardians office.
All sorts of convenience facilities are lined up on the huge land of 3,000 pyeong that Marie has built grandiosely.
Accommodation, for example. Hundreds of war sky mercenaries and sword masters of Aden Swordsman always stationed there. On top of that, even the trainers and breeders hired in charge of Wyvern and Hresbelg.
This means that employees at the level of a fairly large corporation were hired.
“You’re welcome, boss.”
“Did you enjoy your meal, Lord of the Five Swords?”
War Sky mercenary guards and swordsmen of Aden Swordsman greeted from the entrance.
Excluding the Guardians, the office’s security is perfect as long as they are the best elite force that can be hired.
“That’s right, boss. You have a guest.”
“Guest? Who?”
“I heard you don’t tell me because you want to surprise me.”
“······.”
“······.”
Corinne and Arisha looked at each other alternately, confirming my guess.
“What’s going on?”
“Lunia-san… well, you tend to go to bed early.”
no reinforcements Corinne was on her way to the parlor following the guidance of the staff inside. Soft palms covering your eyes behind your back.
“Who?
Her characteristic cheerful voice and silky soft hair touches the nape of her neck.
“S···.”
“The correct answer is voila! Estelle is the most beautiful sister in the world!”
“It’s always fresh and fresh.”
Corinne shook her head. Arisha cleared her throat and greeted her with utmost courtesy.
“Sir, I would like to see Her Highness…”
“Alisha junior is stiff every time I see her. Is it okay to treat her comfortably?”
“Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, are words like that?
“Something strangely mixed up? Take it easy.”
“Ugh…”
Arisha groaned, saying that it was only possible because it was Corinne.
In any case, this country is a hierarchical society, and Estelle is probably higher than a king.
Arisha herself has no faith or anything, and even more so after knowing the truth about Danan, but even so, it is difficult to treat the royal family, whom she has been holding up like the sky since childhood.
“Come on, there’s no need to force yourself to be comfortable. I just need to be friends with Corinne~”
At the same time, Estelle hugs Corinne without hesitation. Corinne hated it, but Estelle smiled bashfully and pressed as close to her skin as possible.
“Oh no…!”
“Why? Is it because you’re shy? What’s between us~”
“······.”
Arisha stared uncomfortably at Estelle flirting with Corinne.
our corin.
Those words are trodden in the eyes of the young.
How did Her Highness even come to hang around Korin?
‘He said he was a returning student.’
I heard that because of the saintess’s busy work, she was in effect dropping out. Estelle is twenty-two this year. In other words–
“You’re four years older than Corinne…”
It was an involuntary word.
“······.”
“······.”
shocking shocking remarks. Corinne and Estelle look shocked.
“You, you…! Are you counting me as old now?!”
“Yes? Yes? Aaah…!”
Only then did Arisha realize what she was saying and turn blue.
“Yes, because the four-year age difference doesn’t even show compatibility?! Because they’re so eloquent? Lee Iik…!”
“Oh, no! No! I didn’t mean that! It’s okay! My older sister and Corinne are 10 years older!”
“······Hoh. My younger sister thought of her as an old woman, right?”
“······!”
Arisha stiffens. In her field of vision, which seemed to be stiff as if it were hardened, there was Lunia Arden—28 years old.
“Uh, sister… that, that’s not what I meant.”
“Okay. Anyway, you’re going to the tournament? I’ll give you special training.”
Then whack! Lunia turns around. Arisha was crying and said unnie~ That’s not it! and she followed.
“······.”
On the other hand, Estelle’s shoulders still tremble, as if she was still shocked by the age attack.
“eww···.”
Turning her head, she wiggled her fingers unresponsively and asked cautiously.
“Do you hate older sisters and older sisters…?”
“Uh… not really? They seem to value appearance more than actual age.”
He himself is a man in his forties if you add his previous lives. There is a conscience to discuss age.
“Can you be more restrained than that?
“Why don’t you show affection to someone you like! And you don’t hate your younger sister!”
Indeed, it is a proud and confident attitude.
“There’s no way a boy would hate a beauty like me, right?”
Well, it was objectively so. In fact, Corinne’s subjective point of view didn’t dislike it either.
“That’s true… but, I’m asking you to refrain from seeing others. Do you know how rumors spread these days?”
“I read the newspaper too.”
“Is it even in the newspaper?!”
Corinne is astonished at the first time. Wasn’t it just the level of chattering around in school?
“Well, since I’m all married, Corinne’s sister can take care of me~”
Estelle giggled and smiled openly. Her flushed cheeks and open expression were dazzlingly beautiful.
If not, it would be a lie.
“Keuk… Anyway, what’s going on?”
“To tell you about Mir.”
“… tell me.”
“Well, since the official position is nominally the victim.
“It’s actually a leave of absence.”
“Well… He seems to have a lot to think about, too. We should leave him alone for a while. In the meantime, mound-related administration is progressing steadily.”
Corinne was relieved to see Miriam not moving much since the last mound incident.
If she really did make a political move, mound-related issues would be a nuisance until at least next year.
“What about the issue of managing beastmen? In fact, they’re not innocent either.”
It’s because Kush turned everything upside down, and the prisoners were also formidable sinners.
“Well, there hasn’t been any special movement. But it seems like there’s a lot of talk about using them as private soldiers. It seems that the ‘force’ concentrated on Corin’s brother is a threat.”
Corinne understood what that meant. It is a matter of ‘security’ and ‘politics’.
Korin already has over 400 Mage Tower mages. Here, as the mound crowned Corinne as the fairy king Finnevara, they were also interpreted as Corinne’s limbs.
Dangerous.
I can’t help but think that the force concentrated on one person is too excessive.
Moreover, Corinne Locke has already committed acts amounting to treason against the royal will.
“It’s difficult. Actually, it’s an expected part.”
“Whoops… what’s the trouble?”
Estelle’s beautiful fingers gripped Corinne’s chin. She raised the corners of her mouth with her seductive emerald eyes.
“I, the saintess, and my sister are on your side.”
A charming eye smile that makes you fall in love. Corinne clears her throat as if trying to hide her embarrassment. Estelle stares straight at even Corinne as if she is lovable.
“I am the church, and the church is always on your side. It’s okay for my brother to take advantage of that.”
“Let’s call it cooperation…”
“Hehe, so even if I cause some trouble, just bear with it! If you don’t look at things like this, your sister will get angry.”
“Keuheum! But… Please refrain from appearing in front of others.”
“It also has the meaning of applying saliva! Well, just looking at that Arisha, everyone is formidable.
“Ummm…”
“You know? He likes his younger brother.”
“Haa… I’m receiving undeserved love.”
Estelle said with a hardened gaze, without lifting the corner of her mouth.
“Come to think of it, did he say he was going to the tournament?”
“Ah, yes… I asked for it. Get some winning prizes.”
“Yeah? I’ll bring it to you.”
“yes?”
“I’m going to the tournament.”
“That’s not necessary… can I go out in the first place?”
Corinne assumed that even if Estelle’s power was reduced to a minimum, she would be a semi-special class. Estelle, her saintess, had a strong image of being an outside helper rather than a party member, but that doesn’t mean her strength is lacking.
Revising reality through prayer. He knows what that almighty power can do.
“I’ve never been officially or unofficially graded. My admission to Guardian Academy has more political significance.”
In the first place, she had only been attending for two years and had virtually dropped out. Even Guardian Academy didn’t think that a busy saint would graduate faithfully.
Estelle’s school life was supposed to be over to the extent that she was awarded a kind of honorary diploma for a high-ranking member of society.
“I’ll give it to you. So you don’t need Arisha.”
Corinne cast a puzzled look at Estelle, who had a rather serious expression on her face.
“······Doesn’t talking about your age make you less mature?”
“It’s not like that…!”
Screaming and banging! Estelle pounding her chest. I can’t imagine Estelle’s powerlessness when I see her fighting as soft as a cotton bat…
‘It’s dangerous, this.’
Corinne, who knew Estelle’s powerlessness better than anyone else, had a puzzled look on her face.
“No, how are you going to go back and forth during the festival in the first place?”
“I’m going to ask Professor Clara! I’ll make a lot of markers in advance!”
It comes back every match. I wonder if it would be difficult for even Ms. Josephine to make a series of ultra-long jumps…
‘It’s possible. If Estelle would even pray and bless Josephine herself.’
The tournament is going to be more complicated than I thought.
“ha······.”
Unfortunately, he had too many things to do to even bother with that.
One month after final exams. If you want to get more than 5 golden ribbons from the 5-day Harvest Festival, it’s not enough even if you prepare now.
“I do it. I do it. Let’s do it…!”
must do it.
I had to do that much to be able to pretend to shoulder my karma.
