hotmtlnovel Chapter 23: The Story He Drew
Chapter 23: The Story He Drew
Chapter 23: The Story He Drew
Mia woke up with a snap.
There was no in-between with sleep and waking, and she was already in the center of waking up when she opened her eyes.
But maybe because of the many things that happened yesterday, her body still seemed to be tired.
She wanted to stay in this comfortable drowsy world for a little while longer.
But she didnt think it was a good idea.
At once, she raised her upper body and leaned against the wooden frame of the bed.
Then gently put her hand on her chest.
( still the same.)
She slept through the night and her will did not waver on that.
Then lets act.
It is a fools errand to make a late decision and miss an opportunity.
Mia made up her mind.
At that moment, she suddenly saw Lukes image in her mind.
No amount of good interpretation will ever lead to the assessment that he was a good guy yesterday.
Mia knew that.
She knew that but, for some reason, she was still attracted to him.
Emotions she couldnt even comprehend herself.
Inside her, Lukes words ruminate over and over.
Will you be my pawn?
She understands.
This is the devils whisper that you should never listen to.
Perhaps shes just being deceived.
She understands that Lukes words and actions do not come from good intentions.
However,
Mou, I cant do this anymore.
It was irresistible.
She just cant resist it.
It was as if once it was dyed black, no matter how many other colors were added, it would remain black.
Her heart could no longer be overturned.
Mia quickly got dressed.
Not in a chaotic sense.
Each of her actions were efficient and yet she did it quickly.
Finally, she stood in front of the mirror and brushed her hair.
She then carefully arranged her bangs, and done.
She opened the door.
She walked briskly toward Lukes room.
It was good at first.
Gradually, however, she lost her speed.
W-what am I going to say
Her emotions involuntarily made her speak.
It was at that moment that she came to herself.
(A-am I crazy?! To visit a mans room so early in the morning, what am I thinking!? Asking to be his pawn!? People will think Im crazy!!)
Mia felt the urge to scream out.
She touched her cheeks with both hands, they were very hot.
She felt her heartbeat spread throughout her body.
In inverse proportion to the heat of her body, her head was sure to cool down.
Her calm, clear thinking was punctuated by the fact that she was not a sane person.
Just her emotions were jumbled.
Still, she half-heartedly calmed down once again.
(But I feel like if I dont keep up the momentum, Ill forever lose the opportunity to say it!)
Yes, she reminded herself.
If she just showed up at the breakfast table without saying anything after what happened yesterday, what would happen?
That would be much more uncomfortable.
Mia tried to convince herself.
!
She took a step forward.
It was heavy as if it was dragging one along in chains.
If she were to stop again, this time she would run back to her room.
Thats how she felt.
So Mia casted magic on herself.
Flight.
At that moment her body softly floated and then accelerated.
She had to get to Lukes room as soon as possible.
With that one thought in mind, she flew down the corridors.
If she didnt have any logic left that this was a dormitory and there were still students sleeping because it was still early in the morning, she might have screamed Whoa! out loud already.
Coupled with her amazing magic skills, she arrived in no time.
Mia then dispelled her magic and got to her feet.
Lukes room was right in front of her.
He held her gently in his arms and laid her gently on his bed while biting back the frustration of having to move her body in the morning.
Gilberts City Gilbadia
With its aspect as a trading city, the city was lively and crowded even at night.
Merchants and adventurers from various countries visit this city.
This day was no exception.
Everyone was finding satisfaction in the busyness, and there was a brightness in their faces as well as fatigue.
There was a luxurious and majestic mansion that everyone who lived in this city knew.
It was Claudes mansion.
Then, the door to the mansion was opened in secret.
Four men came out from inside.
Watch your step.
First, Alfred, who was the butler of this household.
Yeah, thanks.
Next was Yolande.
He was followed by a taciturn man named Goldova, the head of the magic division.
Kuku.
Finally, there was Claude, the current head of the Gilbert family himself.
Alfred thought at that moment when the man named Yolande asked him about this place.
This man is evil.
Moreover, it was the kind of evil that he detested the most.
But
( Tch, I feel sick.)
That aversion was now abated.
Alfred was somewhat uncomfortable with it.
And Yolande thought.
(S-so easy Marquis Gilbert, he was ridiculously easy. At first he was so wary of me, but as soon as I told him about Luke, things went smoothly.)
Yolandes reason for visiting Claude was to fulfill the story he had painted that day.
It was a story a story of making Luke the King.
(Fufu, Luke. If there is one thing I have won over you, it is that I was born in this world just a little bit earlier.)
Luke was bound to the academy and Yolande had some freedom.
Otherwise, this situation itself would not have been possible.
Yolande met Luke, a being of equal or greater status than himself, for the first time.
How much joy it was for him, who had been truly alone all his life.
How bright he looked.
He, too, was fascinated by Luke.
(You are most worthy of the title of King.)
And thats not all.
This plan also includes Yolandes own desire to remain by Lukes side as his pawn.
(By the time you graduate from school, Ill show you the reason why you cant let go of me.)
The story was also accelerated when Claude agreed to Yolandes plan.
So why did Claude agree with Yolande?
Of course, one of the factors was that his love for Luke as a parent was out of the ordinary.
But that was not all.
Yolandes story had awakened Claudes inner ambition.
An ambition that vanished as fleetingly as a bubble with the birth of Luke.
It was the usurpation of the throne.
When he was young, he too had a burning, arrogant ambition that he was worthy to be the king.
And Yolandes plan evoked it again.
You make the military and I will make the factions strong. Is that clear?
Yes, I will. Ill make Lukes power grow, centering on the magic division. I will ask you to organize the nobles.
I heard you were incompetent. It seems I was just talking to a bunch of blind people.
Haha, Im afraid so. So, how much can you do in three years?
Yolande looked just a little challenged.
Kuku, dont make me laugh. Who do you think I am? Ill make an unshakable faction that cant be surpassed anymore. Youll be the one to disappoint me.
Yes, you can count on me. Well, I cant stay too long, so I will leave you now. Thank you for your time today, Marquis Gilbert.
Yeah, come again anytime.
Thank you.
Yolande bowed deeply and then took off into the sky.
Goldova followed suit.
They flew quietly for a while, and then
Hahahaha! Oh, Im going to be busy!
He let out a feeling of joy that exploded in his chest.
If there is anything I can do to help, anything at all.
Yeah, Im going to make sure you work hard, Goldova. Be prepared.
Ha!
Goldbas reply was filled with genuine determination and confidence.
(Luke, I want to see. What will you do as the King? How will you lead and change this outdated country that relies on magic and promotes human superiority? Hmm, but if I take away your freedom, I may anger you. I also need to bring in excellent bureaucrats. Ah, this is really going to be fun)
Thinking about the future, where many fun things will happen, Yolande chuckled like an innocent child.Cheêck out latest novels on