Chapter 79

79. Changing Daily Life (8)

"Hmm?"

Late evening. As soon as I entered the room, my [Super Sensory] activated.

I knew without having to think about it.

"Hehe, have you come?"

Words spoken into the empty air.

Immediately, Caron revealed himself.

His face was not visible. The room was pitch dark.

'Today is really a lucky day.'

Not only had I facilitated Luna's growth through Mr. Leaing's tutoring, but Caron had also come to bring the reward for the information I provided.

What kind of artifact would he bring? My lips curled up in anticipation.

"Where have you been all this time? If I hadn't been here, Luna would have been in big trouble."

For successful negotiations, it's crucial to take credit.

I was emphasizing how hard I had worked to protect Luna.

"…On the contrary, it seems things got worse because you were here."

"Excuse me?"

Only then did I realize.

Caron's voice was filled with anger.

'Why is he angry? Could it be…'

The ridiculous rumor that I and Luna were in a romantic relationship.

He must have heard that we were in such a relationship.

"Hmm… It's a misunderstanding. A misunderstanding, a mistake. We often make mistakes, don't we?"

"Really? I'm very curious how a misunderstanding could lead to that."

"Hehe, don't worry, we're not dating."

"Not dating…"

Caron's low murmur.

At the same time, he took a step forward.

Only then could I see.

The veins bulging on Caron's face.

It meant he was suppressing his anger with superhuman patience.

"So, even though you're not dating, you still did that?"

"…Excuse me?"

"You were lying on top of Luna, whispering sweet nothings."

Only then did I understand the clear reason for Caron's anger.

An accident that happened during a physical struggle with Luna in the training ground. That was it.

'Should I consider this a stroke of luck?'

The rope play incident from yesterday.

If Caron had heard about that, my head would already be rolling on the floor.

"I didn't whisper sweet nothings. I was in pain."

"Pain can also be pleasure."

"Hehe, I'm not into that. Maybe the opposite."

Caron nodded as if he understood.

"So, that's what it was."

"…Excuse me?"

"Tying Luna up with ropes. I thought it was a misunderstanding… but it wasn't a misunderstanding, it was your perverted taste."

Caron's eyes glinted coldly.

He knew about yesterday's incident.

Indeed, Caron's information-gathering ability was terrifying.

And his skill in pretending to be unaware and then cornering his opponent was also impressive.

From experience, I knew.

A bad ending was right in front of me.

"Oh, it's a misunderstanding. Just a minor accident."

"An accident… Hmm, did a thief suddenly enter the training ground and tie up Luna?"

"Um… I did tie her up, but—"

"…Do you not feel anything strange about what you're saying?"

I don't understand why things turned out this way.

I was just playing with Luna.

"Hehe, it was just a game."

"Is that so? For you, rope play is just a game… Is that it?"

"…Excuse me?"

"If it's just a game, I can't imagine what it would be like when it goes beyond that. Acknowledging yourself as a pervert. As a teacher, I can't just stand by and watch."

How could the word 'game' be interpreted like that?

Click.

As Caron moved his hand, a strange sound echoed in the room.

"I knew you were bold, but to this extent. I want to see how big your boldness is. I'll show you, and you'll have the right to see it."

He's going to show me the size of my boldness.

He's going to cut open my stomach and show me my liver.

'Luna's obsession is beyond imagination.'

Caron slowly approached me.

He was definitely going to extract my liver.

There's no choice now. It's a bit underhanded, but—

"I swear by Lady Reina's name that I have never done anything improper to Miss Luna."

Caron hesitated.

Reina, Luna's mother and the head of the Lester family.

I, who dreamed of being a concubine of the Lester family, revered her to the point of worship.

'…Caron knows this.'

By invoking her name, he will realize my innocence.

And one more thing.

"I don't have any special feelings for Miss Luna."

"…Arrogant brat."

The veins on Caron's face disappeared.

It means the misunderstanding has been cleared.

"Hehe, it won't happen again. Well, if Miss Luna falls for me, there's nothing I can do about it."

"Then I don't have to worry. Luna wouldn't like a guy like you."

Ouch, that hurts. I'm quite a charming man, you know.

"Hmm… Let's put personal matters aside for now. Let's exchange information."

"Hehe, an excellent choice."

"If you die, I won't get the information."

Ah, I see.

So, it's already decided that I will die today?

"What big thing happened to Luna?"

"Hehe, nothing much. She almost died due to Teron's scheme, and I saved her brilliantly."

"…I'm curious what you consider nothing much."

Caron's reaction is surprisingly calm.

Good. In this atmosphere, I can bring up the main topic without getting a severe scolding.

"I used the One Island technique in front of Miss Yuridia, Teron, Dike, and Miss Luna."

Bang!

"Ugh!"

The sudden impact on my body.

Though it happened in an instant, it wasn't hard to understand what happened.

Caron grabbed my collar and pushed me against the wall.

I couldn't help but groan.

My back hit the wall with such force.

"Using the Lester family's secret technique in front of everyone! Are you out of your mind?"

"…Hehe. But if I hadn't, Miss Luna would have died."

Dike is a monster.

Perhaps he realized this. Caron slightly loosened his grip.

"Besides, it was only four people, including Miss Luna. I did a good job. If it weren't for me, Miss Luna would have already—"

Either lost an arm or died.

Either way, it would have been a bad ending for Luna.

Only then did Caron let go.

He knew Dike's skills better than I did.

"…Without a powerful technique, you can't beat him. Spend your time improving your skills instead of playing with Luna."

"Hehe, thank you for the advice. Well, I did intentionally create that situation."

"Intentionally used the One Island technique?"

I nodded.

With the claim that the Lester family was framed spreading openly among the nobility.

'That side' has started to move to eliminate evidence, which is part of the game's story.

With Caron's information-gathering ability, he must know that someone is erasing the Lester family's traces.

"If they realize my existence, they will approach me. Just being alive is already a nuisance, and showing the use of the One Island technique makes it even more so."

Well, in fact, it happened while I was trying to save Luna.

There's no need to reveal the truth.

"A strategy to approach the mastermind. To risk your life for such a trivial matter. You're a very arrogant brat."

Trivial matter? I don't think so.

Approaching 'him' is not a trivial matter.

Well, it's not important now, so let's move on.

"The important thing is that the attention that could have been on Miss Luna is now focused on me, isn't it?"

"…Arrogant brat."

But contrary to his words, Caron seemed quite satisfied.

'He probably doesn't care if I die. What matters to Caron is Luna.'

He might even want me to die with the Lester family's secrets.

What is the relationship between Caron and the Lester family?

His every action continues to pique my curiosity.

'If it weren't for Caron, I would have forced the information out of him.'

The problem is Caron. The Bad Ending Maker Caron.

If I speak out of turn, I'll lose my face.

For now, I decided to hold back and gather more information.

"That's all. If I have to mention another significant event, it would be that Miss Luna received many demerits."

"Predictably, it's your fault. Be more careful next time."

I feel wronged. How am I supposed to deal with a crazy stalker who raises her hand to receive demerits every time I do?

I was about to ask if there was a solution to the stalker problem.

"You were right. Evidence and a research facility of the hybrid were found in the Galata region."

"Hybrid?"

"Yes, the guy calls it 'Chimera'."

The guy? Could it be…?

"Do you know the Mad Creator?"

Caron's eyes glinted menacingly.

The Mad Creator. One of the Four Kings and the most insane person on this continent.

'What? Did he really meet him?'

I provided the information, but I didn't expect him to actually meet the Mad Creator.

The Mad Creator is known for his extreme caution.

I thought he would only interfere with experiments to delay the appearance of the Chimera or confirm its existence.

Did he really face off against the Mad Creator?

"Did you let him get away?"

"He didn't get away; he ran."

"Hehe, isn't that the same thing?"

"Completely different. You arrogant brat."

Caron gritted his teeth.

Ah, I see. He had a proper fight.

To think of fighting that madman. It's not something a sane person would do.

"From your reaction, it seems you know him. If you have any information about him, share it all."

"Is something wrong?"

"…Nothing is wrong."

That's not his reaction at all.

I thought for a moment.

'I can't reveal too much information.'

It would be good to eliminate one of the Four Kings using this opportunity.

It would cause changes in the main storyline, but it would be a worthwhile deal.

However.

'If I know too much about the Mad Creator, it will raise suspicion.'

I knew everything about the Chimera but spoke vaguely for the same reason.

But it's true that Caron seems to be in a difficult situation.

"The Mad Creator… I've never heard the title before, but it sounds like the guy I know."

"The same guy?"

"A madman who grafts demons onto his body."

"…That sounds right. Have you met him?"

I shook my head.

"To be honest, I don't know much. I only heard it from some low-level black mages."

"Tell me everything. Even wrong information is fine."

He means to filter the information himself.

Caron seems unusually anxious.

I would have been happy if it were any other time, but not now.

I haven't decided how much information to share.

'I need a little more time.'

A difficult situation.

But there was a perfect topic to buy time.

I formed a circle with my index finger and thumb.

"Hehe, before that, is there anything you've forgotten?"

Caron frowned.

The information fee for the Galata region and the Chimera.

Since my words have been proven true, he has to pay the information fee.

Caron rummaged through his pocket and took something out.

"Take it. The artifact you requested."

Flick.

I respectfully caught the artifact Caron threw with both hands.

My eyes widened.

It was an incredible artifact, enough to make my eyes pop.

It blocks a fatal attack once per battle.

'A, an end-game item?'

An artifact that can only be obtained in the final chapter.

And it appeared now, before the first chapter even ended!

'Caron, you bastard! You're actually a good guy?'

I quickly put it in my pocket.

"Give it to Luna."

"…"

Only then did I realize.

Caron, you bastard.

You're a lolicon, aren't you?