The Possessor Mistook the Genre for 20 Years

31 – The Ruined Social Gathering (7)

Franz didn’t particularly enjoy this situation.

Receiving thanks from someone made him feel awkward.

Moreover, with everyone’s attention focused on him, it was hard to even lift his head.

But he couldn’t refuse Yuna’s gratitude.

If he didn’t end it cleanly here, Yuna would be concerned.

So, he just hoped this situation would pass as quickly as possible.

I just want to go back to the tower and sleep.

“Franz.”

Yuna called Franz’s name, but her gaze was fixed on the floor, not on him.

She looked like a sinner.

“Yuna, it’s okay. Lift your head.”

Of course, it had been a bit of a hassle.

He had brought Justia, who had been sleeping in Saint Serpia’s Cathedral, and had to prevent Yuna from becoming a villain, and even dealt with Duke Ishtar.

There was really no end to the things he had to worry about.

But it was all something he had chosen to do.

Hadn’t he said from the beginning that he would do whatever he could within his power?

He had just kept that promise, so there was no reason for her to feel guilty.

No, rather, he should be the one thanking her.

Thanks to her honesty, he was able to prevent her from becoming a villain.

If Yuna had laughed it off again, saying she would somehow handle it herself, the result would have been obvious.

Surely, she would have become a villainess, and the world would have walked the path of destruction.

Anyway, the sinner is that Ishtar over there, covered in blood, so Yuna can be a bit more confident.

“It’s a good day. You should be smiling, why are you like this?”

Franz tried to comfort her in his own way, but it seemed to have burst the dam of tears Yuna had been holding back.

“Yes, that’s right. It’s a good day. Franz, thank you. If you hadn’t come and asked first, I would have tried to handle it alone again. Really, really, thank you, Franz.”

Tears flowed from Yuna’s eyes, down her cheeks, and lingered at her chin before falling to the ground.

Even as she cried, Yuna kept bowing her head, expressing her gratitude to Franz.

Seeing her like that, Franz’s embarrassment reached its peak.

There weren’t many eyes watching, but he didn’t know what to do.

Facing the Demon King had been more comfortable.

“Stop, stop crying.”

In the end, Franz began to pat Yuna’s shoulder, trying to soothe her.

He wasn’t very willing, but the stares from the crowd were too piercing to ignore.

Among them, the sharpest gaze came from Arian.

Whatever her problem was, she was glaring as if she wanted to kill.

And that hadn’t changed even now, as he was comforting Yuna.

Shouldn’t the secretary at least take the side of the Tower Master?

If she was so dissatisfied, she should come and comfort her herself.

…Of course, he couldn’t say that, so he just hoped Yuna would stop crying soon.

Ah, I want to go back to the Tower.

How much time had passed like that?

“Tower Master, thank you again. You saved us.”

“Ah, yes. Take care on your way back.”

The nobles who had attended the social gathering began to leave, offering brief words of thanks.

Franz saw them off.

He wanted to leave first, but felt uneasy just leaving.

Maybe it was because he felt like he was the one responsible for this situation.

Eventually, all the nobles left, and only the main parties involved in the incident remained.

“Ugh, ugh…”

Suddenly, a faint groan was heard from Yuna’s family, who were lying on the floor.

Yuna’s eyes widened, and she hurriedly ran over.

“Mom…! Yuria…!”

“Uh, uh…? Is that you, Yuna…?”

“It’s sister’s voice….”

Yuna carefully embraced the two.

It was a truly touching moment.

Thanks to that, she couldn’t bring herself to say she was leaving.

Well, at least the lingering discomfort in her heart completely disappeared, so it wasn’t too bad.

After a little time passed, and the two had somewhat calmed down.

“Yuna, what are you going to do now?”

“I have to stay with my family for now. We just reunited.”

Yuna was still sniffling.

She was already so thin, and now she was crying out all the moisture in her body. It was worrying.

No matter how much of a hero she was, she couldn’t withstand dehydration.

“Yes, you should. But if you have any trouble, make sure to tell me. Don’t suffer alone.”

“Th-then, can I ask you one favor, if it’s not too much?”

At Yuna’s words, Franz involuntarily flinched.

A favor? Is there something else-, he felt uneasy.

But Franz’s worries were unfounded.

“If it’s okay, could you take us home…? It’s a bit far, and my family’s not in good shape…. Of course, if it’s too much trouble, you can refuse. We can rest here for a bit and then go.”

Franz let out a sigh of relief.

If there had been another bad ending, his mind wouldn’t have been able to take it.

It was truly a relief.

“I’ll take you.”

It’s not that difficult, and if he just closed his eyes for a moment, he could do that much.

“Thank you so much. I can’t do much for you, but…. If you ever need my help, just let me know. I’ll come anytime.”

“Yes, thank you for saying that.”

With those words, Franz headed to where Yuna’s family was.

Soon, a magic circle was drawn on the floor, and as the light flickered, the four figures disappeared.

They appeared on the highest mountain nearby.

This was because teleportation didn’t guide them to the destination like navigation.

At the very least, they had to know the exact location or see it with their own eyes.

“Do you see that small house down there?”

Yuna pointed to a tiny house at the foot of the mountain.

It was a house that no one would believe a hero who saved the world would live in.

“Is that where we need to go?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

A magic circle was drawn under their feet again, and soon they arrived in front of the tiny house.

“Franz, thank you so much until the end.”

“Yeah, now I’m going too. Rest well. Take good care of your family.”

With those words, a magic circle was drawn under Franz’s feet.

Just as Franz was about to leave,

“Fr, Franz…!”

Yuna called out urgently.

Franz delayed the activation of the teleportation and looked at her.

“Why?”

“Can I visit the Magic Tower next time…?”

“Well, the Magic Tower isn’t exactly a playground…”

“Right…? Sorry.”

Yuna drooped her shoulders, feeling dejected.

When she laughs, she laughs endlessly, and when she’s down, she’s endlessly down. There’s no middle ground.

“I’m kidding, come anytime for tea or something. It would be even better if you could help with some office work.”

At Franz’s words, Yuna’s dejected expression brightened again.

“Yes…! I’ll definitely come!”

“Alright, see you next time.”

Flash-.

With those words, Franz’s figure disappeared as the light flickered.

Staring blankly at the spot where he disappeared, Yuna thought.

He looked like a knight from a fairy tale.

* * * * *

Franz returned to the ballroom and faced Arian and Justia.

“Arian, wait a little. I’ll take Justia first and come back.”

“…Yes.”

Arian’s reaction was quite indifferent.

But Franz couldn’t help it either.

Arian came with him for the purpose of the social gathering, but Justia was really dragged along.

Moreover, after feeding her the elixir and using her as a purification shuttle, he couldn’t postpone it any longer.

“Justia, let’s go.”

“Yes, I need to go and sleep. I’m tired.”

In the end, Franz deliberately ignored Arian and headed to St. Serpia Cathedral with Justia.

When they arrived in the room through teleportation, Justia took off the coat she had draped over her shoulders and placed it on the desk.

“I’ll wash the coat and return it to you.”

“You can just give it back.”

“I don’t like that. It’s a bit… you know.”

“Then do as you wish.”

He didn’t know the reason, but since she was so adamant about it, he didn’t think it was worth pushing his opinion.

He had to get back the clothes Arian had given him as a gift.

In other words, as long as he got them back, it didn’t matter.

“Justia, you did well today. I feel like we’ll see each other again soon. See you next time.”

The emperor would call to hear the details of this incident, so they would meet again.

He wanted to get through it smoothly, but he felt uneasy for some reason.

“Yes, you did well too.”

Flash-.

With Justia’s farewell, Franz returned to the ballroom.

Arian, who was left alone in the ballroom, was sitting in a chair, her lips protruding as if all her dissatisfaction had gathered there.

Franz chuckled at the sight and approached her.

“Arian, let’s go.”

“Yes….”

Arian answered sullenly and approached him.

* * * * *

A magic circle was drawn beneath their feet, and with a flash of light, they arrived in front of the magic tower.

“I’ll see you tomorrow then. You’ve worked hard.”

Arian turned around, her shoulders drooping.

And just as she was about to take a step.

“Arian, I’ll take you home. Let’s go together.”

Franz’s voice broke the stillness of the deep night.

Arian quickly turned around.

“Really?”

“Yes, so let’s go together.”

Franz thought.

Isn’t it also the role of the tower master to comfort his secretary?