Became an Academy Spearman

862. [Western Front] – Shiffrin and Han Cheon-seong (138)

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Day 38 of the Western Front.

A tense day passed when a person to watch out for named Shiffrin appeared.

And now, as we welcome a new day.

… … I really felt indescribably strange.

Jerk.

Even now, as I walk, I find myself checking my clothes for no reason. A neatly trimmed black officer’s uniform and the distinctive red wing emblem on the shoulder.

However, I realize that the current position of the country is not yet very high.

‘Because he’s only an officer.’

After the decisive battle with the last nine apostles called Sekhmet. I was caught up in many rumors about the First Fortress.

To put it simply, he was with Anastasia from the decisive battle against the Nine Apostles until the final battle, and other than that, he became a lover with Anastasia, so there was never a quiet day.

And due to those circumstances, even though my position was as a second lieutenant, there was not a single person within the first fortress who took it easy on me.

“You don’t have to be too nervous.”

I turned my head to the soft voice that suddenly came from me.

Another reason among them was right next to me.

“… “Lord Isabelle.”

After it was revealed that she, the Golden Knight, was escorting me, my position changed significantly. I thought that was a very mysterious part.

‘Now, even members of the enemy wing platoon are watching me and being careful about their actions.’

Even now, beneath her brilliant blonde hair, her eyes looked even more dazzling as she looked at me calmly.

Sreuk.

As she held my hand without saying a word, my eyes went to the surroundings without me realizing it.

I see several people looking at me in surprise.

‘Is it really okay to act like this?’

Sir Isabelle told me a few days ago that it was a sign of affection.

Externally, there are cases where the Golden Knight allows light skinship as a sign of affection.

‘And who I am now.’

The person who would express that kind of affection to her.

In reality, she was in a relationship with me, but I explained that this level of contact could be seen externally as a sign of her affection.

But it was a very strange feeling to me.

… … It feels like Sir Isabelle has become more proactive since the last rumor with Anastasia.

It was as if she didn’t mind showing me this level of skinship anymore, in fact, she was subtly revealing her relationship with me.

On the surface, it is an expression of love as a golden knight.

In reality, it is an expression of affection that subtly touches a lover.

Sreuk.

However, I didn’t reject her skinship either.

In fact, it was even better. Because she’s trying to show more of her affection for me. If her lover wants to express her affection to me, how could she not like it?

“Of course, Shiffrin is a person who is strict about public and private affairs, and it is also true that he has enormous power as he oversees the Intelligence Department. However, he is also a person who treats people with integrity more fairly than anyone else.

I nodded as she gave me a brief explanation.

“… But honestly, I’m a little worried.”

Looking at the small amount of mana spreading around me, I calmly reveal my feelings.

“Do you already know about Shiffrin?”

“Rather than knowing… … I heard some rumors. Of course, that’s not the details, but he is such an amazing person that he has a reputation.”

“okay. Even so, I personally think he is a trustworthy person.”

I felt a little conflicted about the expression of trust.

ㅡSyprin Devzerin.

She is certainly known as a fair-minded person in many ways. She has a mysterious appearance on the outside, but she is a person who is more than that and is devoted to her empire.

‘But that… … It cannot be seen as a complete line.’

It was a bit difficult to think that only good things would be resolved.

Because the shadow of the empire is not someone who deals with something that can be revealed on the surface.

Jerk.

Chubbuck.

After chatting with Sir Isabelle for a while, I was soon able to reach my destination.

“… So, I think you can act normally. Of course, there are some parts that need to be hidden, but as for the rest, I think you are someone who will definitely like Shiffrin.”

“thank you. Sir Isabelle. “I will try to act like that too.”

“Yes, then.”

Sreuk!

Finally, she gently touched my hand and slowly hid herself in the golden curtain, leaving me alone and taking a deep breath.

The place I have now arrived is the inner room where Shiffrin stays.

For some reason, Shiffrin wanted to talk to me alone. But because of that call, I was almost forced to come here.

‘Because she’s a senior.’

As an officer, I had to talk whether I liked it or not.

dripping.

“This is Lieutenant Han Cheon-seong.”

Even as I knocked on the door and spoke, I composed myself.

No matter what the situation is, I just have to treat it as ‘me’. Trusting Sir Isabelle’s words, I thought the same. Be alert, but don’t be too nervous.

-Come in.

I cautiously tried to open the door when her voice rang lightly.

… Slam!

But when the door opened before that, I stopped and looked.

“Please come inside.”

There, a woman with short blue hair greeted me first. I paused unconsciously at the sight of a person other than Shiffrin for the first time.

“… yes.”

However, I took a step forward, assuming my composure.

And I immediately changed my mind.

‘As expected, I need to be careful.’

The blue-haired woman who greeted me just now seemed to have a strange presence when looking below me.

***

Ok. Ok… … .

Arcia placed a teacup in front of Shiffrin and Cheonseong.

Shiffrin, who was looking subtly at the teacup in front of her, lightly pursed her lips.

“Arsia. “Just leave now.”

“yes.”

A brief conversation took place, and Arcia left the room.

The car watched her leaving in a strange way. Shiffrin glanced at Cheonseong.

‘I don’t know.’

This was some kind of test.

From yesterday evening to this morning, Arcia clearly conducted research on nature.

As Arcia was comparable to me in terms of erasing any trace of presence within Merin’s dew, I wondered if she would notice her movements or show any strangeness, but fortunately there was no sign of that.

‘Well, I heard that the trait has now risen to level 8.’

If Arcia’s presence had been discovered, it would have been even more of a problem.

Sreuk.

“The tea will smell pretty good. “We make our tea with Ruupol tea leaves, which are hard to find.”

“… “I will drink it gratefully.”

“You can drink comfortably. “The reason I called Lieutenant Han Cheon-seong separately today is because I have some personal curiosity.”

He spoke softly and lifted the teacup first.

And while he was drinking the tea as if he was savoring it, he subtly looked straight ahead.

It seemed like he was very conscious of me, and he was savoring the tea very carefully, which I found a little funny.

‘You must be curious.’

Why did I sing it alone like this?

Why did I come to the Western Front?

I thought Han Tiansheng would be like that.

Even though my personality is different from Anastasia, a genius like her would definitely be wary of me.

Ok.

As I put down the teacup, I gently placed both hands on the table. Then he lifted his hand as if to support his chin and gently tilted his head.

“… “Hmm.”

Then, as if showing off, I did something strange and looked closely at his face.

Stop.

He stopped at my actions and made eye contact with me, but I felt like I knew one thing for sure.

‘It looks like you have quite a tolerance for women.’

A man in his early to mid 20s.

Even though I had experience with many women, there were not many men who could meet me so close and properly.

In the numerous social gatherings I attended, there were many instances where even high-ranking noble men were unable to properly meet me at such close range.

But now, none of that was there.

“I look a little… Is it strange?”

Then he asked awkwardly, and I slowly shook my head.

“no. just… I thought he was very unusually handsome. Seeing it up close like this gives it a different feeling. Because Major Anastasia was there yesterday, I actually couldn’t pay much attention to his appearance while looking at Lieutenant Han Cheon-seong. “The two of you are lovers, so how can I look at you like that?”

“… Ahaha.”

A chuckle escaped me as I saw him smiling awkwardly. It’s definitely awkward, but it still doesn’t avoid my gaze.

It just vaguely stares into my eyes with black eyes that seem to be filled with obsidian.

“So what did you do?”

“What are you talking about specifically?”

When I asked carefully, the corners of my mouth curled up indifferently.

“I was wondering how on earth you managed to seduce Major Anastasia. “I sincerely wonder how Second Lieutenant Han Cheon-seong was able to melt the ice-cold heart of Major Anastasia, who had ignored all meetings with royal family members and high-ranking nobles.”

Even though he said it in a joking tone, the serious atmosphere that existed inside was instantly relieved.

“… “I didn’t approach it.”

“Oh, so Anastasia approached you first?”

“Well, it’s hard for me to approach because we both have different positions. “I think I got undeserved attention.”

“Undeserved interest… … . After all, who could be calm when receiving affectionate attention from the main character? I understand that feeling too. Still, it’s really amazing. “I didn’t even approach him first, but I would have thought that Major Anastasia would have approached Ensign Han Cheon-seong first.”

Even as I spoke, the corner of my mouth twitched.

Sreuk.

Only then, while looking at Han Tiansheng, who was avoiding my gaze, did a strange smile escape me.

Now, I had already developed my characteristics.

That was before Han Cheon-seong entered this inner room, and throughout the conversation.

So I could feel whether what he was saying was true or not.

‘No matter how much I try to pretend to be Taeyeon… … .’

The way he worked hard to hide the truth seemed cute to me.

Unless you have awakened an absurd energy like Anastasia, any lies in front of me have no meaning.

“And I want to help Lieutenant Han Tiansheng. What do you think?”

Slurp.

As he said that, he slowly relaxed the hand that was supporting his chin.

Naturally, I supported my chin with one hand and gently extended my other hand towards him.

Tuk.

“… Help?”

I saw that his slightly blurred gaze was directed towards his hand, which was touching mine.

“Yes, help. “I can also promise that I can be of great help to Lieutenant Han Cheon-seong.”

Nevertheless, I continued speaking calmly and patted our joined hands as if to show off.

Tuk.

“I want to know exactly what you mean, Shiffrin.”

I rolled my eyes at his surprisingly calm answer.

‘It’s strange.’

I know the truth and lies of that statement. But Han Tiansheng’s attitude towards me now seemed even more strange.

“Before that, make a promise to me.”