Became an Academy Spearman

869. [Western Front] – Embers of the Heart (145)

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A new morning has dawned.

The First Fortress, which was busy as usual, rang with the sound of many people’s footsteps, and in the meantime, Shiffrin was having his last conversation on the Western Front.

Ok.

As she put down the teacup, she gave a transparent look straight ahead. There she was, a beautiful woman with blue hair calmly staring at her.

The main axis of the Western Front, Anastasia, existed.

“… “I will agree to everything Shiffrin said.”

“Thank you for accepting me willingly. “I thought you might object or say something different.”

“Because you thought so much about Lieutenant Han Cheon-seong, so you decided that. “I think it is right to cooperate.”

Seeing Anastasia calmly agreeing, Shiffrin let out a small smile.

“Then, by posting this report, we will end the public conversation here. And Major Anastasia. “This is just my personal opinion, but can I ask you a few questions?”

“Yes, please ask.”

As Anastasia calmly made eye contact, Shiffrin felt something new.

‘I really can’t see even a small gap to express its characteristics.’

She could be said to be ‘close to flawless.’

Of all the humans I’ve ever seen, he was the closest to perfection, and I felt like he had already escaped the human realm to some extent.

You have to be careful even when getting close to it.

“Do you seriously want to date Lieutenant Han Tiansheng?”

So, I asked about personal things, even directly. I didn’t want to talk back or try to guess her intentions.

Because I just wanted to know Anastasia’s feelings at the moment.

“… If you take the current rumors as they are spreading, Shiffrin will feel at ease.”

When Anastasia, who frowned, responded as if she was displeased, laughter escaped me without my knowledge.

“It’s still difficult for me to trust Major Anastasia, so I guess we can just accept that?”

“I simply stick to this attitude when dealing with anyone other than my family. “I hope you don’t feel bad, Shiffrin.”

It was a slightly different answer, but I understood it as I watched Anastasia give an understandable answer.

‘Well, he said that he cherishes my younger sister, Glesia, very much.’

Sometimes, it was even said that one of the reasons why Anastasia took the lead was for Glesia. I thought that was a pretty reliable opinion.

“It’s my personal opinion, but it also has a slightly different meaning. Personally, if Major Anastasia truly establishes a relationship with Ensign Han Cheon-seong and even progresses to an engagement, there are people in the current imperial family who will like it.”

“… … “In the imperial family?”

“Doesn’t Major Anastasia know? “I’m talking about the kind of royal family member who gave orders to Second Lieutenant Han Cheon-seong to the Western Front.”

Even though I said it with a grin, I thought it was an elegant thing.

‘It must be said that Han Cheon-seong is definitely in Princess Rachel’s arms.’

Ironically, it was Princess Lyudmila, not Rachel, who established a relationship with Anastasia.

“That… “Can you think of it in that way?”

Anastasia asked me blankly, as if she hadn’t even thought about it, and I nodded lightly.

“sure. The imperial family is always very conscious of you, a key player. What could be better than when the strongest axis of the empire, both in name and reality, and the powerful main axis that supports the front line, welcomes a companion? “It is already a problem because the current leaders are not leaving behind heirs.”

In some ways, this is a funny thing to say, but it was also a bit of a big problem.

The leaders of past empires had few children.

This was because everyone was a key player and the weight given to them was great, and it was not easy to start a family under the pressure of staying at the front for a long time.

So, the imperial family also saw this as a problem for generations.

Talented people who have proven themselves to be powerful enough to be called geniuses of the century and have risen to the forefront do not have children. Considering that the future of the empire would only depend on their outstanding talents being passed on to future generations, they had no choice but to pay attention to marriage.

“… … .”

Seeing Anastasia, who was speechless for a moment, I burst into laughter.

‘It’s quite interesting.’

By spreading false rumors throughout the empire, he tried to bring Han Tiansheng under his influence. But maintaining that lie may not be as easy as you think.

If you’re not careful, the lie will become the ‘truth’.

‘And it’s not that bad if that happens.’

I truly thought it was right for Anastasia and Han Tiansheng to form a romantic relationship.

Anastasia, who had already fulfilled her main role by executing two of the nine apostles, did not have to shoulder a greater burden.

Currently, there is still a lull on the front lines, and it has been possible to pursue a stable life by nominating someone else as the next leader.

‘Above all.’

A child who inherits Anastasia’s talent and Han Tiansheng’s talent. I can’t even imagine how great of a talent that would be.

“… Mr. Shiffrin. “I think that is the realm of privacy.”

I smiled lightly at the answer that Anastasia, who had remained silent the whole time, reluctantly gave.

“is it so? Then I won’t force you any further. Still, if you’re going to do something, I think it’s better to do it with sincerity. In that sense, I think an engagement would be just fine. “Please think about this again later.”

“yes. “Let’s do that.”

As I watched Anastasia answer awkwardly, a faint smile eventually escaped me.

Then I spoke again.

“And if the engagement goes ahead, Princess Lyudmila will probably be very happy. “Indirectly, Major Anastasia will have a close relationship with Princess Lyudmila.”

“… I don’t want to belong to anyone’s faction.”

“Oh my, when did politics become something that someone did just because they wanted to? “Somehow, as your influence grows, you end up belonging to a faction.”

Even though I was grinning, I was genuinely curious.

If Princess Lyudmila has many connections with Anastasia, there will be quite a change in the current imperial succession structure.

In the mysterious atmosphere inside, I lightly lifted the teacup.

It felt strangely good.

“… … .”

Anastasia, with her eyes slightly frowning, trying not to show her emotions.

I wondered when I would see this again in the future, and it was so fascinating.

In fact, if Anastasia’s s*xual nature was truly thought of as Han Cheon-seong and drew a strict line. I thought I wouldn’t see this kind of reaction now.

‘I don’t think there’s any room for it.’

If there is an opportunity, there is room for a false relationship to become the truth.

Although she doesn’t know what Han Tiansheng’s feelings are, Anastasia clearly thinks of Han Tiansheng as a ‘man’.

That alone was quite enjoyable for me.

Then I adjusted the line appropriately.

“Oh, and aren’t you curious about the news about Glesia?”

“I already know that you have reached level 7.”

“… Did you know?”

“In the past, I gave Glesia a separate crystal ball for personal communication, so we often exchange updates about our current situation.”

Although I hesitated at the nonchalant way he answered, I thought it would happen soon.

‘The wealth he has accumulated as a mainstay cannot be compared to that of any noble family.’

Although the crystal ball for personal contact is a very expensive magical tool, it is unlikely to be a burden to Anastasia.

“Congratulations so much. Her older sister is the leader, and her younger brother is currently the head of the Central Grand Royal Academy… … No, it would be second place, right?”

I was about to say ‘chief’, but I thought of Han Cheon-seong and changed my words.

As long as the absurd monster named Han Tian-seong exists, the head of the academy will not be able to change.

“… thank you. “Glesia is an outstanding child, so she will grow even bigger.”

“sure. I think so too. Actually, Han Cheon-seong should be seen as an irregularity. “I think Cadet Glesia is really great too.”

At that age, even level 7 in a trait is growth that makes no sense, but since there is a monster named Han Cheon-seong who has just reached level 8, the attention given is only slightly reduced. It was quite a significant growth.

Afterwards, as I was about to speak, I chuckled and gently stood up.

“It was great to see you again these past three days. “Then I’ll just leave.”

“Already?”

“My schedule has been a bit busy lately… … “The reason I stayed on the Western Front for three days was because I personally wasted a lot of time.”

I don’t know when we will meet again, but personally, I was very satisfied with my reunion with Anastasia.

***

Day 39 of the Western Front.

Cheonseong had to visit Anastasia’s office on an unseasonable afternoon, instead of doing her usual routine.

dripping.

I knocked on the door and cautiously opened my mouth.

“This is Lieutenant Han Cheon-seong.”

-Please come in.

I felt strange as I opened the door to Anastasia’s cold voice.

‘It certainly seems like we had a good conversation.’

Even if last night’s conversation with Shiffrin had a strange atmosphere at the end, it could be said that it was generally satisfactory.

Well, I’m sure Anastasia was like that too, but it felt oddly cold.

As I entered, Anastasia gave me a familiar look.

Please sit where you normally sit.

“… … .”

In the meantime, I kept my mouth shut and was careful about my actions.

Sreuk.

As I carefully sat down, I assured myself that the formality between me and her had not disappeared.

‘Something doesn’t look like Anastasia is in a good mood.’

That was unexpected for me.

As I was thinking that, Anastasia quietly sat in front of me.

“… “I think it would be embarrassing to call you midway first.”

“no. no.”

“It’s nothing special… … “I called you because I felt like we needed to clarify our position a little bit.”

“You mean entrance?

I blinked my eyes as I answered blankly.

Was there anything else to organize?

In the past few days, we have already had frequent meetings to the point where it appears that the rumors spreading abroad are true.

I thought it would be like that today too… … .

“Yeah, that’s the position. It’s definitely true that you and I are lovers. But I think you and I need to correct that as well.”

“… Yes, I will listen.”

I didn’t understand, but I listened.

I think Anastasia called me because she had something on her mind.

“Be honest. “You must not lie at all.”

“yes. “I’ll be honest with you.”

“You didn’t do that out of selfish interest toward me, right?”

Tuk.

Hearing the words that followed, I instantly raised my head and made eye contact. Really, I was very embarrassed by that question.

“… yes? “What do you mean by that?”

“So, I’m asking this to make sure whether you have selfish intentions toward me or something else. “I can’t judge your feelings based on my personal judgment.”

Anastasia’s gaze was as serious as she calmly asked.

And her seriousness embarrassed me even more.

‘Now come… … ?’

Really, why are you asking me this now?

You can answer immediately.

however… … .

For a moment I felt something different.

No, I felt a strange confusion in Anastasia’s gaze as she looked at me.

No matter how I feel.

Anastasia’s gaze looking at me now looked different than before.

So I swallowed what I was planning to say right away.

And then I asked carefully.

“… First, can you hear Major Anastasia’s heart?”

“I asked a question, but you’re going to ask me for the answer?”

As I looked into her slightly frowning eyes, I thought idly.

‘What happened?’

Why on earth did this happen?

Why has our relationship suddenly become so strange?

What I thought about was Anastasia speaking her mind without wavering.

I don’t feel selfish, I don’t feel rational… … .

But Anastasia, who was supposed to answer that way, avoided answering.

That shouldn’t work.

Our relationship really… … That shouldn’t work.