I Want To Save the Academy Time-Limited Madman - Chapter 126



126 – 9.5-Afterstory Trezia, First Love.

This was a story that took place shortly after Diargas had conquered the 13th floor.

Having successfully achieved his goal, he obtained some rare materials from the Monster’s Tower and handed them over to the investors through Laurier Count or sold them at a low price. It didn’t matter, anyway, since they would be recreated in a year.

He threw all the S-grade potions into a large cauldron and boiled them. Although the probability was very low, if he could get the potion he wanted, he could escape this damn curse.

He repeatedly stirred the cauldron. The onlookers expected something extraordinary from Diargas, just like Houlan Gongzi.

The nun didn’t have such expectations. She was only worried about Diargas, who was sweating profusely and stirring the wooden spoon. At the same time, she hoped that he would achieve his goal.

As the day went by, a day passed, and two days passed.

There was no news, and it seemed like he had failed.

The nun was curious but decided to ignore it. She had her own things to worry about, after all.

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It might be a sudden question, but what is ‘love’?

The nun was lost in thought as she fed the children.

“Mmm, mmm. Mama, Mama is here…”

“Hehe. There’s a lot, so eat more? Today, the customer donated a lot of food.”

“Diargas Papa is the best!”

The child who had eaten the stew made with finely chopped meat was happy and clung to the nun.

At the same time, a happy smile spread across the nun’s face. Taking care of the children was a difficult task, but it had its rewards.

“But… Mama. I heard that Diargas Papa has a girlfriend now.”

Those words poured cold water on her happiness. It was Cream.

“Cream? Where did you hear that rumor?”

The nun, who had been reading the child’s expression, asked calmly.

“It’s because we’re near the Academy, so sometimes we go to the market or visit our sisters’ places. They all talk about Diargas. He met a woman a few years ago and reunited with her recently.”

“I see.”

The nun nodded as if it was no big deal, continuing her work. It was already known news, after all. On the contrary, Cream was the one who was surprised.

Cream frowned, seemingly displeased with Trezia’s indifferent attitude.

“…Ma, Mama doesn’t care? Diarus has a girlfriend, right…?”

The nun patted Cream’s protruding cheek and replied.

“That’s something to celebrate. Our client has finally met someone precious after all these years.”

“That’s not what I mean…! I…!”

Cream looked frustrated, grabbing the back of her neck, and eventually let out a loud cry.

“Mama loves Diarus!!”

“…Yes?”

Trezia was slightly taken aback by the bold statement but gently stroked the child’s hair and continued.

“Hehehe, Cream. Mama doesn’t love clients, but treasures like gold, jewels, or money. Mama can’t love them.”

“Liar! You’re spitting lies! Other people might not see it, but I do! Mama…”

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“Okay, now it’s time for good kids to sleep~.”

“No, no! Just a minute…!”

“Mama said so.”

“Uncle Zik, you traitor! Let me go…!”

“Goodnight, Mama.”

“Hehe, sleep tight, everyone.”

She saw the children off to bed and sat down at the table. The theme she didn’t want to think about resurfaced from Cream’s mouth: love.

What is love?

“Hehe, do I love the client?”

Trezia laughed, sipping her coffee.

It occurred to her that she had started calling Diarus “client” again, instead of “Diarus-ssi,” since the day she saw him with Vivian.

She didn’t see any room for herself between the two, and she didn’t want to create a childish, melodramatic scene.

Do I love the client, Diarus?

Trezia smiled bitterly, muttering to herself.

“I did love him. That feeling will remain until today.”

After meeting Vivian, Trezia took time to organize her thoughts quietly. She constantly questioned herself.

What is love?

If I truly love this man, what should I do?

The conclusion wasn’t simple. It was a decision she made after sufficient contemplation.

Give up.

Let go.

Put an end to these feelings.

Love is something you must eventually let go of.

If I truly love him, I should stop these feelings and return to being a client and a nun.

If I truly love him, I should pray to God for his happiness with his lover.

“I did love him… I loved him so much, I don’t even know if it’s love.”

As she began to settle her mind, she stirred her coffee cup and opened her mouth.

It wasn’t a simple process to organize her feelings towards him. Her emotions were heavier and more precious than any treasure she possessed.

The reason I’m giving up that treasure is because I love Diares more than anyone.

I was being chased by the entertainment industry. With his help, I managed to overcome the crisis, but I don’t know when I’ll be in danger again.

In the worst-case scenario, he might even be assassinated by the entertainment industry. That’s not all.

Diares and that woman were a perfect match, and it was unbearable to compare myself to them. I wasn’t someone who didn’t make an effort, even as a trainee.

I had tried makeup before, and I had even worn perfume that didn’t suit me, and styled my hair neatly with a comb. I had also bought a few pretty clothes that I wouldn’t normally wear because of the cost.

It was because I wanted him to see me as a normal person.

“Well, what’s the point? It’s already over anyway.”

I had already received so much from him.

Telling Diares, who had a loving partner, about my feelings would be selfish and childish. I didn’t want to be remembered as that kind of person by Diares.

So, I’m just going back to the way things were.

To a customer-trainee relationship.

Let’s just maintain that kind of relationship.

And when I finish this coffee, I’ll put my feelings aside completely.

“What’s the point of being alone and pretentious like this…”

Before I knew it, the coffee in the cup was almost gone.

Trezia grasped the cup handle as if she was taking poison.

Ding ding.

Just then, a familiar knock sounded.

“Do you have some time?”

The familiar sound echoed.

Ugh, how annoying.

It was really annoying that he showed up at this timing.

The trainee looked at him with resentful eyes and hastened her pace.

“Did something bad happen today? Your expression…”

“There’s nothing like that. I just wanted to show you a place.”

“You’ll know when you see it.”

“Then let’s hurry, customer. I’m a busy person too.”

“Customer…?”

The trainee, who had read his lip movement with her eyes, pretended to ignore him and walked on.

After walking for about 10 minutes, a small forest came into view.

Trezia had made up her mind.

She wouldn’t be swayed by this incubus-like man at all.

Without knowing the trainee’s thoughts, Diares continued to speak, looking directly into her eyes.

“What do you think? This is a place I often come to. The green forest is beautiful, and there are many flowers, and the most important thing is that it’s very quiet.”

“Honestly, it’s pretty. But do you like quiet places?”

“It’s not that I necessarily like quiet places, but in our current situation, I think it would be better if it were quiet. If there were no sounds at all, it would be even better.”

“Uh…? Did I mishear something? I don’t understand what you’re saying…”

Trezia tilted her head at the unfamiliar sound. Then, Diarus opened his mouth.

“Can I see your hand?”

“…I guess so.”

It was the last chance anyway.

She coolly extended her hand, and a high-end ornate bottle appeared from Diarus’s arms.

“What’s this?”

“Try it and you’ll know. I had a hard time making it.”

Only then did Trezia remember that he had been stirring the pot continuously. She didn’t know what kind of medicine he was making, but had he succeeded?

“…Can I have that medicine too?”

She was about to refuse, but he was getting more and more stubborn.

The cruel Diarus, unaware of her feelings, spoke firmly. His words made the nun’s breath stop momentarily.

“It has to be you.”

“…What’s the point? If it has to be me, then I’ll take it. I’ll eat it well, really.”

She swallowed the medicine whole. It was extremely bitter, but she didn’t show it.

“…..”

Diarus looked at her silently, his gaze fixed on her rough hand.

“…?”

Without saying a word, he carefully grasped Trezia’s rough hand.

Facing her, still puzzled, he opened his mouth.

“How was the taste?”

“Honestly, it’s too bitter. You should add some sugar if you want to sell it.”

“Ah, good. It’s been made properly.”

Diarus rarely smiled, but he did now.

That small smile had great value to the nun. Apart from that, the nun, who was suspicious of his increasingly incomprehensible words, asked again.

“What’s so good about it?”

“The timing of the medicine’s effect is about to kick in.”

Medicine?

Effect?

The confused nun looked at Diarus, who approached her. He gently pressed his lips to her rough hand.

“What, what are you doing?!”

Facing her, flustered, he opened his mouth.

“You should understand that we’re in a quiet place.”

“Yes…?”

The confused nun looked at him as he approached her.

Then, he whispered in her ear.

The nun thought Diarus was playing a trick on her.

How could she, who was deaf, hear his words in this state?

Yet, despite that, the fact that the person playing the trick was this man was enough to forgive him, which was quite serious.

“Ugh…”

In the end, the nun, who had decided to accept the trick, closed her eyes quietly.

As expected, I couldn’t hear any sound.

As expected, there was no sound to be heard.

As expected.

As expected…

“I want to hear my own voice first.”

“Huh?”

A gentle, low-pitched voice flowed into her ears.

His voice, which she couldn’t hear even in her dreams.

“Dias…?”

It felt so vivid here and now.