A Genius Boy Who Was Exiled From His Family Home for “Not Being Able To Use Magic” Becomes a Witch’s Apprentice and Masters All Magic in the Right Way. This Is How You Use Your Magic, You Know?

Chapter 115.2. Ally

“…………”

The shock of the scene Hermes showed her left Nina frozen for a while.

Once she recovered and accepted the situation, she murmured softly.

“… I got rejected, huh?”

…The words hurt more than she expected.

No, it’s too early to conclude that. He promised that if there was a next time, he would be on her side. If her intentions were pure, he would lend her his strength.

That made her incredibly, incredibly happy.

“…”

She had come here prepared to be hated.

She was ready to be despised for betraying his trust, loathed for using magic to manipulate his feelings, and never able to speak to him again.

She had expected that, prepared herself for it, and faced him with all her might, trying to keep those feelings hidden.

But he had been sincere.

He didn’t push her away, nor did he simply go with the flow. He clearly set a boundary, saying they couldn’t cooperate now, but still promised to help her next time.

He was too kind. And even after she failed her mission, he considered her feelings and offered a final bit of support.

He wasn’t someone who would use such strong words casually, so it was undoubtedly for her sake. His thoughtfulness was overwhelming, perfect even.

“Ah… he’s amazing.”

She felt a renewed sense of pride in having exchanged words with him in this class.

At the same time, she felt ashamed of herself. …Never before had she been so embarrassed by how she had just gone along with things, resigned to the idea that it couldn’t be helped.

…She believed that he had a special kind of power.

A power only possessed by those who don’t lie to themselves. It wasn’t something that could ever belong to someone who was merely strong. It was something rare in this country, a quality that inspired those around him.

And she was no exception. …She wanted to be like that, to become someone worthy of his respect, she thought, sincerely, and strongly.

“…Haha, how pathetic. Looks like I’m the one who’s been charmed.”

Yet, there was no way she could feel bad about it.

…Yes. Giving up because things seem impossible can wait until after you’ve tried everything.

For now, the best she could do was—watch. Watch his fierce battle and burn into her memory the strength that allowed him to speak with such confidence.

And after that, when he undoubtedly resolves this situation, she would return to where she came from.

That’s when her lonely battle would begin.

She had already been considering it. She had been forced into a connection with an organization that would undoubtedly harm the kingdom, and she was being made to do things against her will. She had thought about doing something about this situation someday.

She had thought about it, but hadn’t mustered the courage. But now—knowing he would be on her side, with that promise, she felt she could overcome it.

Above all, she wanted to return to those people with a smile. She felt strongly that she wanted that.

“Thank you, Herm-kun… Ah, I really do like you.”

Finally, she expressed her true feelings once more.

She then turned her eyes to the window, praying, to witness the battle’s outcome.