Chapter 645

In a moment, Ludwig returned from a short walk. He had stopped by the magic university, but it didn't take long. Scarlet was in a very dangerous situation and Ludwig couldn't give her much time to think. He knocked on Scarlet's door but there was no answer. He realized she wasn't in the room and started to worry. Suddenly, Scarlet appeared in the lobby with a large trunk. Ludwig hugged her tightly and Scarlet was confused by his sudden behavior. Ludwig was relieved and Scarlet could feel his heart beating fast. She tried to calm him down and hugged him back. Because she was being hugged, Scarlet couldn't see how much Ludwig's eyes were shaking.

"Thank goodness... Scarlet...."

Because she didn't have to think about anything.

Because she didn't have to imagine anything.

Ludwig muttered the same words like a crazy person.

Scarlet hadn't suddenly disappeared like Ludwig's ominous imagination.

She had just gone somewhere with a big trunk.

"You said there's no time. Let's go."

"Ah... yes. Let's go, Scarlet."

As if to calm him down.

If she wasn't going anywhere, Scarlet just hugged Ludwig back, reassuring him.

Scarlet was no longer asking or questioning anything, just packing her things.

But Ludwig was thinking that Scarlet might have disappeared.

He was thinking about what to do if she had disappeared, if she was thinking something else.

He was imagining what to do with Scarlet.

He briefly suspected Scarlet, who was trying to follow his words.

He even went beyond suspicion and imagined something scary.

"I'm sorry, Scarlet. I'm sorry...."

"No...."

As Ludwig suddenly apologized, Scarlet hugged him even tighter.

As they hugged each other, Scarlet couldn't see Ludwig's shaking eyes.

"I... I'm more sorry...."

Ludwig also couldn't see Scarlet's twisted expression.

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Ludwig and Scarlet were walking out of the Royal Class dormitory.

Apart from Ludwig's relief that his ominous imagination didn't come true, he couldn't help but be curious.

"But what did you go out to get?"

If she had to bring something, it would only be clothes. Scarlet's clothes would be in her room, but she appeared in the lobby.

"Oh, I just got some books from the library. I think... I'll be staying for a while, even though Ludwig didn't say anything."

"I see...."

Even without saying anything, he knew that they would be leaving the temple for quite a while.

Ludwig had to accept that she brought books to fill the time.

"Ludwig, can you return them for me?"

Scarlet looked at Ludwig with a mischievous expression.

Returning books.

It was a truly peaceful sound, but because Scarlet was pretending not to know, Ludwig let out a bitter laugh.

"...I'll return them and if you need anything, I'll bring it to you."

"It doesn't have to be books, right?"

"Of course not."

In a world where there weren't many things to be saved, he thought he would bring anything within his reach.

Of course, she was grateful. She obediently followed him when he said he would find a place to hide where no one would try to use her strength, but how could she not be grateful?

"But what about the cat? Can I bring it?"

(Translated by AI) Ludwig was curious as to why Scarlet did not bring her cat with her, but Scarlet reassured him that it would be okay. They encounter a wizard outside of the dormitory, and Scarlet knows that it is a group of dead soldiers. They teleport to a strange room with no windows, and Scarlet asks Ludwig where they are. Ludwig promises that they won't stay there for long and explains that they have everything they need, including food. Scarlet asks if they can leave, but Ludwig apologizes and says that he needs to keep her safe. "Scarlet's words about the inevitability had a similar resonance to what Ludwig had said before. Ludwig went back to the army called Immortal. Scarlet now knows that the army Ludwig mentioned as a rear support unit is that army. Ludwig must have fought on the front line, the most dangerous place. Both the Demon King and Ludwig do what they can. And Scarlet has chosen what she thinks she should do. A room with no windows. The room is spacious with a bathroom and no discomfort in living. However, despite the large and spacious room, Scarlet felt the shape of the room strangely. There are no bars in particular. All the furniture seemed to be made of luxurious materials. But there is something that is felt through the structure of the entire room, whether it is above or below ground, soundproofing. It's a prison made to confine people who are difficult to treat as prisoners. Scarlet starts to unpack her clothes from the trunk. There were more books in the trunk than clothes. Among the miscellaneous books, there were professional books, novels, and history books. And even a dictionary. She brought them to pass the time. Scarlet takes out a novel and starts reading it. But there was no novel written there. Scarlet turns the pages one by one. What was written there was some kind of formula and diagram. [Teleport] [Mass teleport] [Noise canceling] There was a magic scroll in the novel, not a novel. 'I'm sorry, Ludwig.' Scarlet carefully covered the scroll book disguised as a novel and put it in the pile of books in the trunk. Ludwig put Scarlet in an unknown prison. No, to be precise, she was mistaken for being put in prison. One thing received from the Demon King, a scroll book. And the second thing. Scarlet was holding a purple brooch she had put in her arms. When the time comes, the Demon King will send a signal. Then all she has to do is perform the promised action. '....' Suddenly, Scarlet's hands were sweaty. '...I'll help you.' After a long deliberation, Scarlet decided to help me. Honestly, I didn't expect Scarlet to be on my side. But as Scarlet said, there may be someone who understands me, just as there are people who don't understand me. And Scarlet was the latter. After returning to Razzak, I talked to Charlotte and Harriet. 'Wouldn't it have been better to bring her back?'" "Hariot was narrowing her eyes, worried about leaving Scarlet like this. She returned with a scroll book and a signal device, looking uneasy. Regardless of whether she can use them or not, it is dangerous to leave Scarlet there if she has promised to help us. Charlotte also thought the same. Although she was worried, she had to admit that Scarlet's decision was the best at the moment. If Scarlet suddenly disappeared, it could be more dangerous. Scarlet is the person who can most perfectly neutralize Immortal at the moment, and if she suddenly disappears... it could be more dangerous. Scarlet chose to become a prisoner herself. She even gave her a signal device in case she was in danger or if we needed her. In the end, Scarlet has to deceive her friends. Friends who have to be imprisoned. And friends who have to deceive themselves. Charlotte murmured sadly about the reality of the current situation of the B-class students who were once classmates. The possibility of Scarlet's power conveyed through the Grand Duke. When I heard the news, I moved immediately, so I could reach Scarlet faster than Ludwig. But as I said with my own mouth, using Scarlet is ultimately putting her in danger. In the end, it's because of me. The heroines of the original work, Delphin died, and Scarlet has to deceive Ludwig. It will all be okay. Hariot cautiously hugged my shoulder and said it will all be okay. Charlotte also nodded with a firm expression, saying it will all be okay. Please, it has to be okay." Or maybe it's just a prayer.

Or just the wind.

Now we couldn't even know.