All Warriors Are My Disciples

16. Be careful

Honestly, when he said he would take Iris with him.

I thought Garam and Master would tear me apart and stop me from doing that.

Master doesn’t think so well of Iris.

And Garam doesn’t like other students besides himself being too attached to me.

Whether you use any means to convince me or defy Iris’ will.

I was sure that something would happen.

“….”

So while preparing for the trip, I didn’t take my eyes off the two of them.

I don’t think Iris will harm her, but there might be some pressure.

I can say that I am very grateful for the way you think of me.

From my point of view, trying to find out what the hell Iris was thinking, I couldn’t find such interference or pressure very pleasant.

“Iris.”

“Yes, Master Garam.”

“Would you like to see me for a second?”

As expected, they are being called. I knew it would be like this.

I quietly stand up from my seat after packing my things.

Then he left the dwelling and followed the two disciples into the depths of the forest.

It would be difficult if Garam noticed.

Originally, it is polite to follow and watch the Galgum chapter without anyone knowing.

Ah, is there something strange about being polite? Anyway.

“I am the youngest.”

Would you have walked for about 10 minutes?

Garam turns around as he reaches a small clearing in a roughly wooded forest.

Thanks to that, Iris stopped and I quickly stepped up and hid myself.

“I still don’t know what you were thinking.”

“There are many things I lack, so all I want to learn from Master’s side is everything.”

“Yes, as you said, you still lack a lot. You can feel it at a glance. Unlike the other sisters, I don’t see anything special about you. That’s why Master must still have him by his side.”

“….”

“You won’t be able to get used to it. As Master said, we are destined to save this world. As proof, everyone has the power to fight monsters. Even though our past was pathetic, we can shine like this because Master polished it. However, that doesn’t mean I can’t be with him forever. Because you polished it, we have to shine ourselves.”

“I am familiar with that part.”

“It is not enough just to know. Monsters are popping up everywhere. It means that the ominous future that Master said is not far away. I’m worried that you’ll easily think that you’ve captured some monsters. By the way, the monsters you caught were mediocre soldiers that I’m sorry to even call them monsters.”

I nodded my head involuntarily at Garam’s words.

The ignorant townsfolk called Iris the dragon, who had beaten the demons with her bare hands.

However, those monsters are not the hero, but the followers who follow the hero.

No, it’s not at their level, it’s just a level that can be subdued even if it’s just a mercenary.

Of course, they would have to prepare for casualties.

I don’t think I’ll be able to hit it with my bare hands like Iris.

In any case, it can be said that it is possible to ‘fight’ with monsters.

They are just as weak and just as meaningless.

If Iris is a little arrogant that she caught some of them.

That wasn’t Garam.

But Iris has never shown anything like that.

The part about saving people for the first time with my own hands, and about taking the first step as a hero.

I could feel the excitement coming from the two of them, but I didn’t feel any pride or anything like that.

That’s why I didn’t say anything to Iris.

“She never thought so.”

“I will. If it was really like that, Master would be the first to notice and play the sutra.”

“… Are you doing this because I said I would follow Master?”

“Yes.”

A very direct question, and an even more direct answer.

Very carefully, sneakily examining Garam’s face.

He was looking at Iris with her eyes narrowed.

I know that look is when you see something you don’t like very much.

Originally, the eyes used to be made exclusively for Xenia.

Now that even Iris was looking at her with that gaze, it could be said that it was a problem.

“Because Master has already decided, I, the disciple, cannot argue. I absolutely want to refuse to be arrogant and get even the slightest bit of hate from Master.”

“….”

“However, our lackluster maknae was strangely stubborn. So, if you embarrass Master, he might even risk getting angry with you.”

“That won’t happen. I swear, Ambassador.”

“There is no meaning to an oath made in words. You have to prove it with your actions and abilities, maknae.”

The voice was the same as Garam’s usual, very gentle.

However, the secrets hidden within it were very sharp as if they were cut when touched.

Are you sure you can do that, the tone is enough to be accepted as a provocation.

If it were the other disciples, they would have expressed their resentment, saying that it was rude, no matter how rude it was.

There is a certain number of orders, but that is by no means a measure of strength.

If you feel ignored, you can take it for granted that you feel offended.

But the person standing in front of Garam now is her youngest disciple, Iris.

There are many shortcomings, but there are too many, and right now, I was stubborn and got permission.

From Garam’s point of view, Iris would not be viewed favorably.

“Starting with me, all of us have received great grace from Master. Even though the emotions they have are slightly different from each other, the feeling of having to repay the favor, that fact doesn’t change. Master is such a person to our disciples and warriors. If, by any chance, you, the youngest, are a nuisance to Master….”

Siss….

A very cold wind blows from somewhere.

The wind seemed to entwine both Garam and Iris for a while before disappearing through the forest.

“Our disciples even break the rule of never arguing with each other, and no matter how much you say you are the youngest, you might pour out that anger. Iris.”

Whether you’re the youngest or whatever, we don’t care.

Behave well, otherwise I will definitely make you regret it.

It was a very eerie warning with a lot of feeling.

I am very grateful that Garam thinks of me that much.

Because it’s a clear proof that our students care so much for their teachers.

But at the same time, I’m worried that Iris might have a crush on her.

It’s not like this right now, but Iris is a ‘hero’ anyway.

It’s a situation where even if we are in harmony, we can get rid of all the fragments of the Demon God.

A rift between each other before it even started was something to be avoided at all costs.

So when Garam got worse, he showed signs of it and even tried to stop it.

If Iris hadn’t opened her mouth, she really might have.

“That won’t happen. No, no. Ambassador Garam.”

“Hmm?”

“I will serve you wholeheartedly and protect you. Trust me.”

“What do you believe in? Taesabu says you’re weak, and from my point of view, you’re still nothing.”

“… I am a warrior too. Me too, I am a disciple who has been taught by Master.”

… I wonder if Iris has ever looked so dignified.

It’s been over a year since I stayed by her side, cared for and taught her.

There were a lot of corners where I was still a bit uneasy because I couldn’t be innocent.

Looking at it like this now, I feel that what I knew was not everything about Iris.

“What… That’s right. Yes, just as you said, Iris, you are also Master’s disciple. I’m a bit immature and worried, but after all, I’m a warrior. And originally, the maknae sticks with him until the very end.”

“….”

“So, our maknae. Please be careful. As you spend the most time among us with Master, the other guys may feel sad and even a little resentful.”

Ga-ram said that, and hey! And turn on the light.

I think I’m done talking, so I left immediately so that the two students wouldn’t notice.

How much time had passed since I moved briskly and returned to where I was.

“My disciple.”

“Master?”

“What are you so surprised about?”

“Oh, no. What else did I….”

“Your disciple, where is Iris now?”

“If it’s Iris….”

I reflexively look back in the direction Garam took Iris.

Perhaps the story is over, Garam walks this way with Iris.

“Here they come.”

“It went well.”

“Is something wrong?”

“I just wanted to talk to your student for a bit.”

“….”

Aigoo, following Garam, next is Master.

I had a small wish that I would like to leave a little bit of leeway or give a warning.

Anyway, Master had no intention of doing that.

“Iris.”

“Yes, Master Tae!”

“Follow me.”

I thought about following him this time, but Master is different from Garam.

If I catch up, I’m sure you’ll notice it unconditionally.

However, you may be lucky enough to hide your presence and not be seen.

Anyway, the probability of being caught was higher, so it was very ambiguous to openly catch up.

‘What should I do?’

… What to do of course you have to follow

Being more careful than when following Garam, I sneakily step on his back.

Although he pushed Iris with a sharp edge.

Anyway, it’s because he’s the same as himself.

Since she is a disciple like me, she must have tried to keep the minimum line.

If the real Garam was angry or threatened, he would have drawn his sword.

However, Garam ended up giving an appropriate verbal warning.

So I thought it was very fortunate, but Master is not the kind of person who even cares about such things.

If you really want to stop Iris from following me.

He is the one who will make it possible in various ways.

‘I’m sure you didn’t notice?’

After living with Master for a long time, I am confident in pointing out changes in my mind.

If you’ve noticed my tailing, you’re sure to see a very slight change.

I was going to check it carefully, and if I found out, I would just throw it out.

The next thing… Well, I’ll think about it if I get caught, and pass it for now.

“I won’t say much.”

“I will listen, Master Tae.”

“It is said that it is the middle class of South Asians. No matter how much I am that guy’s teacher, I can’t tell him to pick up the words that have already been spoken. As long as the disciple has allowed you to accompany me, I will not discuss it.”

“… Thank you, Master Tae.”

“Instead of.”

Yeah, I thought it would come out like that.

I won’t say anything about what you’re following.

But the next words are important, so listen carefully from now on.

“On the rare occasion that my pupil gets into trouble.”

“Yes, Master Tae.”

“I’m going to fold your back.”

… Wait, wait?

What did Master just say? Did i hear wrong?

“Me, Master Tae. That folding is….”

“The waist. You will know that because I will personally fold it outside of me.”

“….”

….