Healing at the Academy Convenience Store - Chapter 1037
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1037. Episode of EVE 31
Eve, who had chased Io away and sat on the sofa, covered her eyes with the back of her hand.
I’ve made up my mind. But why does my heart feel like it’s going to burst?
okay.
I was the first to recognize Wolfram, and I was the one who decided to hire him.
It was he who declared that Wolfram was his partner.
So, it is his. He cannot give it to anyone.
“Huh… . Of course. That’s all.”
It’s a good thing there’s no one around right now.
If there had been even one person there, the loud heartbeat would have been heard.
***
When I met Eve, I heard a brief report.
Io was kicked out, and it was said that Isis and Io would not do any dirty tricks in this direction in the future.
This way, I guess he was threatening to get married or get engaged. He didn’t tell me what method he used. I didn’t ask him any further.
“Anyway, that’s why Isolde Cruel won’t stick around.”
“I see. That’s good.”
“By the way, what did you talk about with Isolde?”
“It’s nothing. I’m not interested in you, and this is just a mean prank, so let’s just eat and clean up.”
“That’s a pretty neat move for you.”
Eve smiled rarely and praised me. What’s going on?
“Anyway, I have plans after today. I’m sorry I can’t spend much time with you.”
“Really? I guess I can’t help it. But what kind of promise is this?”
“I have arranged to meet with Isolde Cruel.”
“yes?”
“I gave him some advice, but he kept nagging me to hear more about the story.”
“… … .”
Where did the smile from just now go? The chairman’s office was filled with a current of light-attribute magic energy.
“Well, nothing big will happen. Don’t worry.”
“Do you know why I went through all that trouble to get Isolde away?!”
I know. I know. I know it all.
But what can I do?
“She could be a good trading partner. If she’s the daughter of the Crewel family, keeping her close would be more beneficial than detrimental… .”
“Let’s go out!”
The order to evacuate and the order to expel guests were given at the same time, and I quietly opened the door to the student council room and came out.
Is this something to be so angry about?
***
Afterwards, I met Isolde and she gave me some tips on living alone.
I have never been to graduate school, but considering that I started out as a dormitory student and even lived alone, and even at Hope House, I was required to be somewhat independent, I am an expert at living alone for almost 20 years.
“Don’t buy too much groceries. When you live alone, you don’t have time to cook. Of course, it’s good for your health and cost savings, but isn’t it difficult to store?”
“okay.”
“However, it is good to stock up on spices that can make the seasoning stronger at once. Once the seasoning is strong, it tastes better.”
Isolde took note of each of my valuable tips.
Knowing how lifeless this guy is early in the route, my advice will be even more palatable.
“Have you looked for accommodations?”
“Yes. It was really the worst. There was water leaking, mold growing on the walls, the ceiling creaked… There were bugs, and there were holes in the food storage.”
“Did you report the broker?”
“A, an accusation?”
“Yes. Just introducing such a defective item is grounds for prosecution.”
“That much… I could have avoided it in advance… .”
“Report it immediately, not just for your own sake, but because that dealer may create other victims.”
“Oh, yes!”
“Then next is about cleaning and laundry… .”
After talking about living alone for a few hours, the basic training was over by the time the sun began to set.
“That’s all. Have you taken notes of everything?”
“Yes. I wrote it all down.”
“Then let’s stop here for today… .”
“Your Highness, if you have any plans for the evening, how about having dinner?”
Isolde’s sudden proposal.
Meal. Meal… .
“Come to think of it, I had planned to cover Isis’ eyes while we had dinner together a few more times before.”
“Yes. That’s right. So today too… .”
“That was somehow resolved. So you can just turn it all back to a blank slate. In other words, it’s like the story never happened.”
“Yes…? What is that…?”
“It must have been uncomfortable being with me. It’s a good thing.”
“Oh, no. Your Highness, that’s….”
“I won’t bother you for that reason anymore.”
“therefore….”
“Even so, if possible, I hope we can continue to build friendly relations… Anyway, thank you for your hard work in granting my unreasonable request. Be careful on your way back.”
He left behind Isolde, who was just blankly staring at him.
Well, that pretty much sums it up nicely.
Let’s go back quickly.
***
When I returned to the chairman’s office, Eve was there with the same glum expression as when I left.
“What about dinner?”
“… … .”
“Hmm. I guess you haven’t eaten yet since the restroom looks clean. What do you want to eat?”
“Okay.”
“I see. I’ve been starving since lunchtime. I’m trying to eat something. Are you really not going to eat anything?”
“You were starving? Didn’t you go to see Isolde?”
“We met. But we didn’t eat together.”
“Yes? Then what did you do when you met…?”
“The guy was feeling anxious about graduate school life. I came to give him advice on how to find a good house and life wisdom.”
“Uh, um…?”
Eve continued to tilt her head at my words.
“Anyway, I’m really starving. What are you going to do?”
“… … .”
Eve’s anger, which had been intense until just a moment ago, subsided, and I heard a small voice in my ear. “I’ll just eat a little.” It seemed like I could make 1.5 servings.
So I made salads and stews and sandwiches. It was enough and more than enough for dinner.
“I said take it easy….”
“Okay. Okay. If you leave any left, I’ll eat it, so eat as much as you want.”
“Then what… .”
Eve said so and moved her hands without stopping.
I felt strange about the speed being a little faster than usual and asked.
“Have you been starving since lunch?”
“I’m busy with work.”
“Oh, right. We’re both so busy with work that we don’t even have time to rest.”
“Yes, I do. I really wish I could get some rest.”
A guy sighing deeply.
Come to think of it, Eve is particularly vulnerable to stress, so if you want to conquer her, you need to give her plenty of time to rest and manage her affection with gifts. Otherwise, she will become twisted, her magic will not be effective, and the chances of her ending up in the normal ending will increase.
“How about taking a day off this weekend?”
“Do you think it’ll be that easy? I have so many things to do… .”
“I know. So… I take a break while working.”
“What kind of ridiculous thing is that?”
“Just like the last time in the forest of polarity. They say they’re going on an expedition, but in reality, they just go and rest.”
“Ugh… That’s manipulation.”
“No. We will really go on expeditions and explorations. But isn’t it inevitable that we will enjoy the scenery and eat lunch along the way? We can’t blame what we see or cut down on what we eat.”
“Well… , but… .”
A hesitant guy.
Almost over.
“There’s a really nice place. I’m sure you’ll like it.”
“Oh, really? Then shall we go… Oh, right. Sylphia is… .”
“I’m sorry, but this time we have to go alone.”
“Two, two?”
“Yeah. Just the two of us.”
“Uh, uh-huh… I see. The two of you… Is there a reason?”
“This is a place where only those with the magic of light can enter. If a holder of another magic enters, trouble will come.”
“Ah… Then what can I do…?”
Eve fidgeted for a moment and then nodded.
“Then let’s decide when to schedule it.”
“Yes. Let’s try to find a day with rain if possible. Okay. That’s all for small talk. Now that we’ve eaten, let’s get back to work.”
Eve, who quickly returned to her office form, began to look at the documents expressionlessly as if the small talk just a moment ago was a lie.
But I know.
This is Eve’s behavioral pattern of forcibly restraining herself when her anticipation or pleasure exceeds a certain level.
As evidence, don’t you find yourself humming a tune several times while doing paperwork?
I pretended not to know the guy’s self-composed melody and started doing my paperwork.
***
That weekend.
We headed out of Zephrine, escorted by Sylphia and other executives.
Eve, who was stretching as she walked along the now familiar street, glanced at my arms.
“But this time, I don’t have much luggage. I guess I can just drink it?”
“Hmm? No, that’s not true. In fact, it could be quite long.”
“Yes? Then what about camping gear?”
“Well, you’ll know when you come.”
We soon arrived at an empty lot, and as we stopped in our tracks, Eve looked around.
“I can’t see anything… Is this the right place?”
“If you increase your magic perception, you will feel it.”
“Huh? Um… Yes. Huh? A door? There’s a door?”
“Yes. It’s a place that only responds to the magic of light. Open the door. You know how to open it, right?”
“Yes. I can figure it out naturally… I’ll open it first. Then…”
Magical power played in the air, then quickly became fixed, twisting space.
The golden flames formed a circle, and soon the circle grew larger and larger until it became a portal.
“Okay. Let’s go in.”
“Wait a minute. I have to explain where I’m going! Wolfram? What if I go in alone? Hey!”
***
There is an area called [Forest of Lohengrin].
Only the grandson can enter, and there are mountains of treasures piled up inside the forest, and a giant Pomeranian exists as a guardian beast. The difficulty level is moderate.
That forest was created by the successive generations of the imperial family to accumulate wealth. Unfortunately, magical power overload occurred in that very place, turning it into a dungeon.
There isn’t much difference between this forest and that one. If there is any difference… .
“This is Lohengrin’s resting place.”
“Shelter?”
The interior was a golden room.
The walls are gold, the floor is gold, the carpets are red, the porcelain is gold-leafed, and the pillars are gold-leafed. It is literally a world of gold.
By the way, all of this is gold.
It’s surprising how much money was spent.
“Among the 300 years of student council presidents, some have amassed illicit wealth and have come to this conclusion. Let’s melt the lin and decorate the interior. Let’s decorate the interior with only gold.”
“Just a minute. Lin has bills, silver coins, and copper coins…”
“For them, anything but gold was not currency.”
“oh my god….”
“This was a shelter used by the royal descendants, but it disappeared without a sound because it seemed too cheap.”
“I also feel a bit uncomfortable in places like this… .”
Eve held her head in disbelief.
Even the slightest light reflects off the gold and is painful to the eyes.
Of course, the furniture, including the sofa, were not made of gold. They were just a little too expensive. Eve tapped the bed, released her magic, and sighed deeply.
“Even perpetuation and purification are at stake… It’s truly a shelter.”
“Yeah. It’s a pretty nice place, isn’t it?”
“No… How is this place okay? I trusted you when you invited me, and now I’m in this flashy place… .”
“For your information, this shelter was built about a hundred years ago. All the parties involved are dead. The ownership is literally up in the air.”
“yes…?”
“So if we take it all away, can’t we use it as funds?”
“… … .”
Eve looked around, then at me, then back into the golden interior.
“How is it?”
“It’s truly… a beautiful and bountiful place. Oh my, I never knew there was such a lovely place.”
“I’m glad you like it.”
“Okay. Then let’s quickly tear it off. We don’t have time for this!”
“There’s no need to be so hasty. If you think about it carefully, this too is a relic and a legacy.”
“Is this the cheap space you built with this kind of money?”
“Isn’t this a place where you can learn about the lives of the royal descendants a hundred years ago?”
“Uh, um… .”
Since it is a place where cleanliness and sustainability are at stake, hygiene is not an issue.
“Stop thinking about working from now on and just rest today.”
“Yes, that wouldn’t be so bad. On paper, it says we’re exploring cultural relics distributed across Zephrin, so we need to write a report to match that.”
“You worked all night yesterday. Why don’t you take a break?”
“Rest… Rest. Rest. I don’t know if I’ll be able to rest well. Hmm. A hundred years ago, our ancestors used beds like this…”
Eve said so and glanced at the bed.
A look in her eyes that makes her want to lie down and take a nap right away.
As I turned my head slightly and started reading, the guy smiled brightly and climbed into bed, covering himself with the blanket.
After a while.
I heard a soft breathing sound and looked up from my book.
It’s too bright to read.
“Phew… .”
This is true.
When I see the guy sleeping peacefully in front of me, I feel relieved as if my guard has let down… .
“Where should I rest?”
Unfortunately, there was only one bed.