Dereliction of duty · 90 years in the new calendar

Xus: However, seeing these stories, I can't help but think of some things from the past.

——I kind of want to look at the materials from that year, are they still there?

Zolf: It's definitely there...

Xus: Huh?

Ashamed to say, it has been two months since the Demon King Palace was disbanded.

All kinds of documents piled up in the warehouse at that time...the two of them divided the work in half.

Xus: ...No way?

Zolf: Well, if it were me, I would.

He did put everything that should be in the study, but...he didn't care about the order at all.

The above is the reason why Zor was punished and kept in the study.

...In fact, it's not really a punishment, it's just that I was ordered to quickly make up for the laziness I stole earlier.

Zolf: (So tired.)

(I have accumulated so much... I deserve it, no complaints.)

It's not necessary, but if you stop in the middle of sorting things out, you may steal another 1 years of laziness.

Zor tried his best to do a lot of work in one go. When he came back to his senses, it had been several days in a row and he only slept for an hour or two every day.

If it was Xus, he shouldn't be defeated by Sleepy so easily.

To be more precise, it should be: Even if you are sleepy, your hand movements must be as flexible as if you are fine.

Zor couldn't do it, he was very bad at staying up late.

Xus: ...What are you doing?

Xus who entered the door suddenly almost tripped over the body at his feet.

After seeing clearly, he gave a light kick, squatted down with a half-smile, and looked directly into Zor's eyes.

Zolf: Almost fell asleep.

If not kicked by you.

Just kidding, he can take a nap at most, ten minutes is enough.

Xus is not very strict about the time limit, in fact, he has made a "let me help you" statement.

After all, there was a division of labor at the time, and Zor was in charge of this part, so he refused his help.

Xus: I have to say.

You are quite suitable for dark circles.

Zolf: Yes?

Xus: Not too obvious.

You can see it if you look closely.

— Shall I get you a pair of glasses?

There is a pair of glasses somewhere in the room. In fact, there are only frames, which are specially used to cover dark circles or eye wounds.

However, when you want to cover up, you usually do it in front of outsiders (it is neither necessary nor effective in front of acquaintances). This year is almost over, and it seems that Xus used it once in January and February.

Zolf: I live an open and aboveboard life, so I don't need to hide it.

……

Ah, I'm sorry, I'll just say...

Xus: It's all right.

Anyway, I'm "really" a disgraceful person.

I had to use this method to hide my ugly face.

Zolf: I'm sorry.

He gave a dry laugh. Xus didn't seem offended by it?He sat up, stretched out a hand, and even touched the top of his head smoothly.

The hair is clean, not too long nor too short, slightly disheveled, and feels good to the touch, like a plush toy.

He indulged in it for a while, before he suddenly realized that this was not a doll but a living person.

Xus was really not angry.

Zolf: What, what's the matter...?

Being too calm made Zor feel uneasy.

He tremblingly looked at the... peaceful person in front of him, ready to be punched violently at any time.

Xus: What's wrong with you...?

strange.

Zolf: ...

I thought I was going to be beaten.

Xus: Don't make it sound like a violent maniac.

He stretched, then fumbled in his pocket and produced a handkerchief.

A handkerchief, also very soft, suddenly appeared on Zor's face.

The handkerchief moved! ...was it wiping sweat or something, anyway, Zor just felt terrified.

Well, maybe not that serious.

He also knew that Xus would not be serious about him.It was so decades ago, and it is still so now.

Zolf: How should I put it.

Aren't I sorting out the files of those years these two days?

It's been a bit confusing.

You and the year have changed a lot, I know it right.

Xus: Having said that, I'm actually curious.

——In your impression, who was I in the past?

After all, it is difficult for me to notice such things as changing.

Zolf: Exactly.

let me see……

If we talk about the past, the first thing that comes to Zor's mind is a tall figure in a long robe exuding a solemn temperament from head to toe.

The tone is dominated by white, complemented by pale gold threads.

He has a book that never leaves his hand. He has never seen this book opened, but it is just straddling his side like a satchel.

Zolf: What impresses me the most is what you looked like when you were a bishop.

He was the most handsome then, and of course he is cute now.

Xus: ...I don't care about the word "cute".

Have I ever been handsome?I don't think so at all.

Zolf: It looks like this from the outside.

Those who don't know, who would know that there was so much suffering and grievance at that time.

Xus: You don't understand either.

I found out later, didn't I regret it for a long time?

Expose each other's wounds.

so fun.