Became an Academy Spearman

876. [Western Front] – Ariya’s Crystal Ball (152)

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“Ah… … .”

A moan escaped me without my knowledge.

When I finished training with Anastasia, the pain in my arm was so great that I couldn’t feel anything else. But the reality was that it wasn’t just the arm holding the spear that hurt.

My ‘whole body’ was covered in pain.

My body was so tired that even walking felt like my arms, legs, shoulders, knees, joints, etc. were sore.

“Even with treatment, it’s like this.”

Even though I was muttering absentmindedly, I started walking with my finger on the wall.

The mana sleeping in my body right now was full.

While training, I didn’t use a lot of mana, open up, or even develop skills. I tried my best to train, but I didn’t use the power that would put a strain on my body.

In short, I could see that only my body, the basic ‘base’, was used.

Jerk.

As I slowly returned to the barracks, I couldn’t help but laugh.

It was already afternoon in the time zone.

I practiced with Anastasia until my personal training time, and I cannot practice any further today.

“… … .”

Then, as I looked out the window, I saw a wide front line.

When I focused my attention to the far corner of my field of vision, I saw officers and soldiers facing off against several monsters, and it didn’t look all that dangerous.

The scale of the conflict was so small that it was completely different from just 10 days ago.

‘I guess these days should be seen as a true daily life spent at the front.’

Yes, daily life on the front lines.

Each person carries out their duties and spends the remaining time doing personal maintenance or solving other issues.

As much as I can truly devote time to training with Anastasia today, I do not encounter death every day.

Because it has its own life.

Sreuk.

When I gently squeezed my hand, the pain was significantly reduced. As a result of the treatment I received from the nursing officer introduced by Anastasia, my body’s senses gradually began to return to their original state.

‘More precisely, because my body is unique.’

Even though I thought about it, I thought it was fraudulent.

I don’t get tired easily and I don’t feel tired.

Even if I overwork my body like I did today, the speed at which my body recovers is abnormally fast.

And there were two main reasons for this.

First, the ideal body awakened from the apostle’s seal and reconstructed.

Second, the high elf mana properties learned from Ariya.

Because those two things create synergy, my body sometimes felt like a monster, even to myself.

‘When all the members of the enemy platoon are having a hard time.’

Because I overcame the yellow stance relatively calmly. After thinking about it, I nodded.

“If I think about it, I should contact Ariya as well.”

Because I’ve been so busy, my thoughts haven’t reached that level. Originally, I was planning to contact Ariya on a regular basis.

… … .

When I returned from my evening reconnaissance mission, I returned straight to the inner room.

On the way, Ensign Sabrina and Ensign Rune sent me small signals, but I replied that we would meet tomorrow morning and returned to the room.

Sreuk, tuk.

I changed into light clothes, finished repairing the blade of the spear, and put it down. Afterwards, I sat down in front of the desk in the inner room.

Tuk!

As I carefully placed the small crystal ball on the desk, I felt excited for the first time in a while.

“… “When you think about it, what is Ariya thinking?”

The relationship between me and Ariya was very mysterious.

Although there was s*xual contact, it was ambiguous as to whether they had any selfish interests in each other.

There are really strange interests intertwined.

To put it bluntly, it would not be an exaggeration to say that the relationship was formed because Ariya unilaterally showed me good will.

‘I guess I should say thank you.’

I briefly summarized what I wanted to say and focused my mind on the crystal ball.

Ugh!

I felt no pressure whatsoever as I was conscious of the crystal ball immediately turning blue and emitting a joyous light.

Mana is literally overflowing throughout my body.

After reaching attribute level 8, I no longer felt any shortcomings, as if I had realized that mana, which I had never felt lacking before, was one level bigger.

Even pouring a huge amount of mana into the crystal ball was as comfortable as breathing.

ㅡ!

And the crystal ball engulfed in blue light soon faded away and began to illuminate a single space in the transparent crystal.

[…] … I was wondering when they would contact me, but now they have.]

Despite Ariya’s blunt voice, I was just filled with joy.

Ariya, reflected in the crystal ball, seemed to be in a private space rather than her usual office. And her unique bright silver hair illuminated her brightly even though it was night.

“Yes, it’s been a really long time, Ariya. I should have contacted you sooner, but since I was on the front line, I was too distracted. “How have you been?”

[I had a good time. By the way, I heard a rumor that nine apostles appeared, but looking at you now, I guess you managed to overcome it well?]

“I got through it without difficulty because Major Anastasia helped me.”

In fact, during the sealing ceremony, I staged a life-threatening attack, but I didn’t want to reveal it.

‘Because I overcame it well.’

And now I am safely in contact with Ariya. I just wanted to share her words with her with good news.

Grumbling.

Suddenly, beyond the crystal ball, Ariya shook her head, shaking her silver hair, and I could clearly see her eyes looking at me strangely.

[You’ve changed a bit]

“… … “Can you see just the crystal ball that I’ve changed?”

I touched my face without realizing it. I didn’t say anything yet, but it felt like the player was taken away.

[Well, isn’t that why you contacted me like this because you have changed? If I had overcome the danger of the nine apostles, my attitude, my strength, or anything else would have changed. So hurry up and say it. Yes, what things have changed?]

A small smile escaped me as the voice calmly urged me on.

“Actually, a lot has changed. Broadly speaking, I rose to level 8 and also had many conversations with Shiffrin, a high-ranking noble who is trusted by the Emperor. And, as you already know, I have gained even greater contact with Major Anastasia. “Honestly, I’m a little worried about what I should say first.”

I don’t want to create secrets between Ariya and I. Because in many ways, I owe her a great favor that I can never repay.

After staring at the crystal ball for a moment as if checking for a reaction, Ariya suddenly burst into laughter. Afterwards, she stared at me transparently and gently opened her lips.

[Even if it is different, you speak of the level 8 attribute very casually.]

“… … To be honest, I feel like bragging a little bit.”

When I spoke a little more honestly, Ariya burst out laughing and shook her head.

[Okay, good job. I definitely feel relaxed in your appearance, and it will feel that way when you reach attribute level 8.]

I was a little surprised to see her calmly agreeing.

Could it be said that he accepts it too calmly?

‘It was surprising because I felt like I was really being congratulated.’

It’s not that I don’t like Ariya like this, I just felt it was a bit unexpected.

“I think this is all thanks to Ariya’s help. Thank you again. “I grew up like this because of Ariya.”

Still, I thought it was an opportunity to express my gratitude and showed my sincerity.

About my growth now.

And all about whether I moved on… … .

I want to let my lovers know about my growth, but even more than that, I wanted to let Ariya know as well.

My life now is sustained by Ariya.

I never really forgot about it.

So, I thought I was paying her back for helping me by indirectly showing how much I was growing thanks to her help.

‘My values ​​that she wanted.’

Those actions of helping me and showing good will have made me who I am today. So, even though I faced the Nine Apostles on the Western Front, I developed my strength to the point where I could contribute to the front in my own way.

[So, is there anything difficult?]

“yes. After the execution of the nine apostles, everything went well. Even though my body was in perfect condition, I felt comfortable.”

As he spoke with a grin on his face, I had to feel a little strange.

Sigh.

Ariya, beyond the crystal ball, looked at me with her chin resting as if her eyes were strangely glaring, but for some reason, her reaction was different from what I expected.

[That can’t be possible, right?]

“… … yes?”

[Isn’t it difficult? It’s going to be a difficult time right now.]

As I watched her keep saying strange things, I couldn’t understand for a moment.

It felt like a joke to say something like that because he was worried about me. But if those words didn’t mean anything, it couldn’t have been so.

‘Because Ariya is definitely not a great person who would talk nonsense.’

Then, it means there is a meaning. I blinked for a moment and immediately saw a bottle of Lucent lying on one side of the desk.

Ariya’s special elixir that suppresses my body’s s*xual desires.

Hot!

“ah.”

I quickly picked up the Lucent bottle and checked the inside.

And immediately I felt like my heart was sinking.

[…] … Since you haven’t contacted me in a while, I thought there was a way to resolve it on my own.]

The sound of her clicking her tongue left me speechless.

“Uh, uh… … “Ariya?”

Even when I barely open my mouth, I can’t understand.

‘Why on earth do you fake this?’

I thought early on that I had quite a bit of medicine left. When Ariya first handed me the medicine, she said she had provided it generously, so it seemed like that was true.

However, the chin at the bottom of the medicine bottle was strangely high. I thought I had more medicine left, but now there are only 5 pills left.

[In the first place, Han Cheon-seong, you decided to stay at the front line longer. Did you even tell me that?]

“That’s it… … Well, I guess so. Ariya. I think I need to take more of this Lucentra drug. Do you have any extra medicine?”

Even as I answered, something felt strange.

I would say the way she talks to me now is very mischievous. Above all, Ariya’s soft gaze looking at me through the crystal ball kept giving me strange thoughts.

[It’s not difficult to make extra medicine. Then you have to come to me to get medicine, right?]

“… … “I am currently serving extended service on the Western Front.”

[so?]

Tuk.

The immediate answer continued, but I was out of breath and blinked.

‘So?’

I understand that there are several ways to send medicine remotely. Why did you answer that in such a strange way?

[Well then do I have to go all the way to the Western Front to see you?]

“No, it’s not like that… … Wouldn’t it be possible to send the medicine remotely? Of course, I know it’s rude for me to say this, as I’m the one asking for it… … .”

[I don’t like that.]

He coldly interrupts me.

No, why on earth is Ariya acting like this all of a sudden?

It wasn’t a big deal, but even now, the playful look on her face beyond the crystal ball felt very perplexing to me.

“Ariya. “So what should I do?”

[That’s what I said earlier.]

Blink blink.

“Do you want me to visit the Central Magic Tower again?”

[Well, that would be best, but if you are in a situation where it is difficult to escape the front line, there are other ways.]