Healing at the Academy Convenience Store - Chapter 1035
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1035. Episode of EVE 29
I consider it an insult to suspect my relationship with Sylphia… etc. I tried many ways to silence Io, but in the end, Io was the one who left first.
“Okay, okay. Then, let’s spend some quality time together as lovers. Eve, I’d like to talk to you more. Is your time okay?”
“Yes. It’s okay, Sister. Let’s kick out the annoying lover and talk it out between the two of us.”
“I feel much better when you say it like that.”
As I said that, Io and Eve nodded to us, and I grabbed Sylphia, who was frozen in place, and dragged her out of the student council room.
After walking for a long time, when she arrived at a place where there were few people, Sylphia finally exhaled with a “Phuha!” sound. What the. Have you been holding your breath all this time?
“You, you! What on earth were you thinking when you said something like that!”
“That’s harsh. There’s a reason for everything I do.”
“T-That’s why… You, you said you weren’t interested in me!”
“Nothing in particular. That’s not a lie. Trust me.”
As I spoke seriously, Sylphia’s fist flew. Why are you suddenly like that?
“Then why on earth would you say such shameless… nonsense… .”
“It seems like Io is suspicious of your relationship with me.”
“what?”
“Otherwise, there would be no reason to ask such a question out of the blue. A grandson of the royal family is not someone who has that much time on his hands.”
“Doubt… Doubt. Why?”
“Well, it doesn’t really matter why Io did that or where he started to doubt. What matters is that Io doubts us.”
If we get together, Io’s plan might be ruined. Or I don’t like coming out into the open. I don’t like Eve’s hand getting bigger. I can think of many reasons, but anyway, the important thing is the fact that I suspected it.
Suspicion usually carries a negative connotation, and it’s easy to infer that Io would feel better if my relationship with Sylphia were false.
Then we need to make it more appealing.
“Sylphia. We don’t have any feelings for each other. Do we?”
“Huh? That, that’s right.”
“Then let’s act more like lovers. So that we can completely dispel Io’s suspicions.”
“Washing away doubts… like a lover?!”
“Yeah. This looks like it’ll be pretty fun.”
“Isn’t this all just your guess? If Ionim doesn’t suspect us… .”
“Of course that’s a possibility. Just keep that in mind for now.”
“Oh, I see… Keep in mind… So, if it turns out to be true… .”
“Until Io returns, I’ll have to pretend to be a real couple even if I don’t want to.”
Sylphia froze again at my words.
***
Eve was the older sister in front of her eyes. Io von Lohengrin was a difficult person.
It could be because of this bloodline that makes brothers hate and curse each other, or it could be because they just dislike this person named Io.
A typical principled person with a closed mind. However, he does not establish principles based on his convictions, but rather, he is a die-hard bloodline person who has lived only with pride in his royal bloodline and does not know any other life. He is not particularly competent in such a situation.
Incompetent and old-fashioned, but not old-fashioned with conviction, but a bundle of elitism. The fact that they share the same bloodline is amazing. That’s Io von Lohengrin.
“So. How’s Zephrine doing these days?”
“If you ask me how it is… what do you mean?”
“I heard rumors that you recently killed a Black Flag executive. Are you having a hard time?”
“It’s okay. Everyone around me is helping me.”
“I see. Does all of that include… Wolfram?”
Eve nodded nonchalantly, not knowing why Io had singled out Wolfram.
“Of course.”
“Really? That guy is so bad and incompetent… If he ever finds out about your weakness and is being blackmailed, please tell me anytime.”
“There is absolutely no such thing.”
“Really? Then… Are you really dating your vassal, Sylphia? Is that true?”
“that….”
Eve felt a pang in her chest.
You can just say yes without any hesitation. Wolfram is dating Sylphia, and I bless their relationship. If Io has my own notary, Io will step down too.
But that couldn’t be done.
What further accelerated the confusion were Eve’s inner values.
Do you hate the idea of ??losing Sylphia to Wolfram?
Or perhaps it was the other way around? Eve couldn’t decide.
“Isn’t that true?”
Hoo. After taking a deep breath and calming herself down, Eve slowly opened her mouth to answer.
“I don’t have a hobby of talking about other people’s love lives. I think it’s something that the two of you should figure out on your own, Sister.”
“Yeah. I see… .”
“So. What exactly brings you here?”
“Well. As your older sister, I’m worried about Zephrine, and with all the rumors going around about Wolfram these days, I’m just curious…”
“Hey, Sister Io.”
“I can now look straight at my sister. No matter what, I am still your sister, right?”
“Yes. She is my sister. She is definitely my sister. Even at this very moment, my sister and I can’t stand each other because we hate each other so much. Let’s stop pretending to be good sisters.”
“eve….”
“We took care of the Saracenia incident that occurred when you were a student at Zephrin. In other words, we covered up your past. Are you worried about that? Are you worried that the attention of the knights who support you will be focused on me?”
“That’s….”
“Since you can’t say no, I guess it’s true.”
Eve felt her heart rate rising as if it was going to burst. At the same time, she realized that her head was getting cold.
To think that he was arguing with Io von Lohengrin, and that Io looked so weak.
I never thought that I, who came from the countryside and was not recognized for anything other than my magical talents, could rebel against my older brother so strongly.
This monumental step gets my heart rate up.
However, deep in the back of his head… . Wolfram von Lohengrin’s sneer rose and he coldly pointed out, ‘Are you going to be swayed by a mere Io? Be more calm. If you’re aiming for the throne, you should go beyond Isis and Ineldia, not just Io.’
“You’ve changed a lot.”
“Yes. Not only am I talented… I also have achievements that can wash away the shame of being the former student body president.”
“Yes. I see. Then, can I take that as a determination to proudly declare your name to your brothers, including your sister?”
“… … .”
in other words.
The question is whether Yves von Lohengrin will participate in the race for the next throne.
My palms were soaked with sweat.
What did Wolfram say?
He said that he was currently gathering as many forces as possible from Zephrin and growing in size while the imperial family was away from his sights.
But if Eve raises her own flag here and declares her intentions, the whole plan will be twisted.
Without consulting Wolfram, can I just go out there and be strong?
Eve was sparing with words.
“I am….”
“I’m sorry. I was a little mean. Please forget about that.”
“… … .”
Io lightly raised both hands and shook his head. At that bitter smile, the tension within Eve also eased.
“Then, Sister, I’ll stay here in Zephrine for a little longer. Is that okay?”
“Do whatever you want.”
“Then let’s talk again later, sisters.”
Io left the room, and Eve collapsed on the sofa.
I thought I made a mistake, but there’s nothing I can do about what’s already been done.
Eve’s eyes, which quickly called out to Sylphia and Wolfram, showed a little bit of relief rather than despair.
In this situation, I realized once again what a great blessing it is to have two people to confide in.
***
Eve guy did it.
The guy who called us was going on about what conversation he had with Io, and I had to sort things out as quickly as possible.
So let me say it again: Eve guy messed up big time.
“That is. You pressured Io to satisfy your pride, but in the end, you had no choice but to back down. That’s right. Why didn’t you just push through or bow down from the beginning? What is this ambiguity? And yet, you aim to become the leader of a country?”
“eww….”
“Wolfram. Isn’t that too much to say…?”
“Sylphia. You should keep your mouth shut. I greatly acknowledge your ability to break through as a warrior, but I have never acknowledged your ability as a strategist.”
“Ugh.”
“Anyway, let’s sort out the situation. Io is obviously petty and came to Zephrin to check us so that his reputation would spread, and he scratched Eve just a little bit and you had a seizure. Is that right?”
“that’s right.”
“You neither confirmed nor denied the question of whether you would participate in the race for the throne. In other words, you have nothing to say even if you are held back.”
“Uh… . That’s right.”
If you just bow your head and go in, you might not understand. Here, hesitating itself is the problem.
“Io was a faction of Isis. If that snake-like woman had doubts, then we should see a check coming in… . There are many ways to think about the check.”
“check…?”
“The easiest thing is marriage or engagement. Eve. Do you know why you are free? It is because of your political purity, not being affiliated with any faction, and your overwhelming talent. There was no need to touch you. There is no reason to poke a beehive that is not doing anything… If that bee tries to attack you, you should burn the beehive or isolate it somewhere.”
“… … .”
“Or you can sell it to an apiary and only collect the honey.”
Now that I’ve said this, it seems like Eve is starting to realize it.
Eve will receive countless engagement proposals in the future.
They will all be under the influence of Isis, and if Eve refuses, the grandson will criticize her for lacking a sense of responsibility. If public opinion and public sentiment are swayed and pressured, Eve will have no choice but to take action out of a sense of responsibility.
The moment Eve gets engaged, she’ll be put in chains. She’ll be dragged to the wedding hall right after graduation.
It doesn’t matter if you refuse until the end. Just prepare countless blind dates so that Eve can’t plan anything.
“Isn’t that… too much…?”
Sylphia’s hands were shaking, but Eve, on the other hand, just shut her eyes tightly. This guy also realized reality.
“It’s the worst case scenario, but there’s no guarantee that it won’t happen.”
“Then what should we do?”
“There are two main ways to do this. One is to take the cause from here. If we are fighting for the future of the empire, how can marriage be a big deal?”
“For the sake of the cause?”
“Aren’t you already having a great time fighting against the demons? The demons are plotting against this Zephrin, and Chairman Yves von Lohengrin is fighting against them. He’s escalating the situation.”
“That method… And the second one?”
“You are declaring that you will participate in the race for the throne.”
“Either way, it’s not ordinary… .”
“The choice is yours.”
Eve asked for some time alone to think about it, and Sylphia and I left the student council room.
And after a while.
The first attack came under the leadership of Io von Lohengrin.
The attack, coincidentally, was very similar to what we had predicted… but not quite the same.
“Prince Wolfram. This is a letter from the palace. Please check it.”
A letter addressed to me.
The text written on it was as follows:
?I acknowledge the broken engagement between Prince Wolfram von Lohengrin and Countess Ayla Trysta, but I am concerned that the fact that the grown Prince of Lohengrin remains single may affect the mental stability of the people of the empire.?
?I, Isis von Lohengrin, would like to arrange a meeting between my brother, Prince Wolfram von Lohengrin, and Isolde, the daughter of Margrave Cruelle.?
?Please take the time to contribute to the well-being of the Empire.?
This is really unexpected.
So it wasn’t Eve who had the coordinates marked, but me?