The Guardian Knight of Affection-Starved Young Ladies

58 – The Blue Spread in the Social World (01)

059.

He chose the third dimension as the limit suitable for the head of the Dranus family.

Before things happened, Sinat had recklessly run towards that limit.

Without dragging it out.

He judged that now was the right time, even if it was a bit early, with Rakatus and Hiatt helping.

Blamia endured the now faint nightmare,

Sinat struggled to overcome the heavy burden.

Everyone worked hard, but the wall of the third dimension was high.

In the end, that’s how it was.

It’s not a wall that can be climbed simply by trying.

That’s why high-level wizards of the magical world are extremely rare and renowned.

Of course, Kalen should be considered an exception.

His constitution, his mind, and now something entangled with the spirits.

It is difficult to compare the boy, whose very existence is a singularity, to anything else.

The weight of the Dranus family is just as heavy.

The wall of the third rank is high, and only by surpassing it can one be recognized at Sinat’s age.

In that sense,

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it can be said that Sinat has failed.

There were various circumstances, but people do not listen to the process.

Only those close to Sinat would care about the many, arduous things that happened in between.

As you know, those close to Sinat are at most Blamia, Kallen, and Austio Tide.

So what remains is the fact that he failed to reach the third rank.

It can be seen as a setback for the revival of the Dranus family.

However, none of Blamia, Kallen, or Sinat were disappointed.

The initial goal was too high, and there was a significant event that overshadowed that frustration.

Just surviving and returning was enough to be grateful for.

What they went through was worth it.

“…That may be true, but it is not entirely impossible. It just means that the checks we receive will increase, and the path will become a bit rougher.”

Reaching the third rank is to solidify their position.

There is no problem in inheriting the position of head of the family.

“So, I will have to hire you.”

“…What?”

“Just do the same as you did in Rakatus and Hiatt, kid.”

Blamia sat Kallen down and spoke in a stern tone.

But Kallen could tell.

Blamia was asking with a kind of shamelessness.

“You said that when you use spirit magic, you can reach the fourth rank.”

“Yes.”

Kallen’s rank, contracted with Tiasse, rises to an absurd level.

Interestingly, Kallen and Tiasse have a good compatibility.

For some reason, Kallen can also use Felicius’s power.

It was discovered when they reunited with Sinat, Felicius, and Tiasse a while ago.

It is possible to manifest Felicius and handle the powers of Ekelart and Clymene simultaneously.

Usually, it’s the 3rd rank, but with the power of two spirits, it can reach the 4th rank.

Who wouldn’t be astonished by a kid who hasn’t even gone through the coming-of-age ceremony?

It’s the 4th rank.

No less than the 4th rank.

In fact, this is something so remarkable that it could plunge the empire into chaos.

It’s fortunate that the boy only knows Blamia, Sinat, and Austio Tide from a small hut.

If he catches the emperor’s eye right now, he could secure a good position.

But Blamia had no intention of letting him go.

The biggest problem had been solved.

He had to capture that boy and tie him to Sinat’s side to feel at ease.

So, he decided to secure Kallen, who had no particular ambitions, early on.

Such a powerful force that it’s too strong to even say, ‘For a commoner…!’

Moreover, Kallen’s magic was focused on combat, so ordinary people couldn’t touch him.

At best, it would have to be himself or the head of one of the four great families.

He couldn’t miss the chance to bring such a person as a son-in-law.

“Of course, I will pay you. The grace you received when you were picked up is more than repaid, so this will be a fair employment.”

“…”

“Can you help Sinat manage the duties of the head of the family?”

Kallen, who had been quietly listening to Blamia’s words, was troubled.

In the end, he would be taking on the role of a guard again.

Just as he had guarded Eliana and Selacia,

this time, he would be guarding Sinat.

It was something he wouldn’t have to think twice about under normal circumstances.

Kallen didn’t want to be away from Sinat and Blamia,

and it seemed that Blamia’s reason for avoiding him had disappeared, so he could afford to be a little greedy.

But the timing wasn’t good.

Even if it was the first time,

Kallen had something he wanted to try for the first time.

Not to act out of gratitude to someone, or because of the flow of fate around him.

But because he wanted to do it himself.

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The terrible image I had from the beginning.

Knowing that it was related to the old lord of the spirit world,

I wanted to learn more about it.

But just as much, Sinat and Blamia are precious.

For Sinat, who is only of the second rank, to bear the weight of Dranus.

It will surely be a painful path.

As Kallen was pondering, Blamia patted his shoulder and stood up.

“It’s okay if you don’t answer right away. Rather, I’m happy. It seems you’ve found something you want to do.”

“…Thank you.”

“Yes.”

Kallen was grateful for such consideration.

It made the choice even more cautious.

*

Sinat called Kallen.

Upon hearing the news, Kallen moved his steps.

If you walk aimlessly through the forest behind the cabin, a hill appears.

Sinat’s favorite, that very ridge.

Although he had only been there a few times, Sinat always called Kallen there when he had something important to say.

It would be the same this time.

Kallen calmed his mind, recalling the proposal Blamia had made a while ago.

No matter how much he thought about it, the only reason Sinat called him was that.

Kallen wandered aimlessly through the forest and approached the figure of a girl he saw in the distance.

“You’re here, Kal?”

“Yes.”

“Come here and sit.”

Sinat patted the spot next to him.

Kallen nodded slightly and sat down at a reasonable distance.

The two remained silent for a long time.

The first to speak was Sinat.

“Thank you.”

“`

“What?”

“I don’t think I’ve ever properly thanked you.”

“For that time?”

“Um… I don’t know. Just for everything?”

“What is that supposed to mean?”

Sinat is pure and straightforward.

It means he is unadorned and transparent.

He is clumsy at speaking indirectly or hiding his feelings.

Kallen liked that about Sinat, and it wasn’t much different now.

“Hee~.”

Sinat looked at Kallen and laughed.

That awkward time continued for a long while, and when silence found its way back again.

“Kallen.”

Sinat calls Kallen by the nickname “Kal.”

As mentioned before, it was a result of wanting to get close quickly and becoming accustomed to it.

For Sinat to call Kallen by his proper name,

It means he wants to convey something sincere.

Finally, the moment had come.

Kallen nodded, looking straight at Sinat.

If even Sinat asked, could he refuse?

Kallen probably wouldn’t be able to refuse that request.

If both wanted it.

Wouldn’t it be reasonable to move towards what is desired?

For that reason, it was the moment Kallen was preparing to give a positive answer.

“I love you.”

“Got it… What?”

“I said I love you.”

Kallen did as he had done a while ago.

He wrapped magic around his ears.

Sinat glanced at him, then sat closer by half an inch.

He smiled.

“I love you, Kallen.”

“…”

It was impossible to mishear.

Kallen froze in place.

Sinat, for some reason, just kept smiling brightly.

Kallen couldn’t find any words and just stood there, frozen.

For a long while.

Just as Kallen, still in a daze, was about to mumble something.

“Shh.”

Sinat, still smiling, extended his index finger and gently pressed it against Kallen’s lips.

With his other hand, he lightly pressed his index finger,

Sinat’s finger felt directly over Kallen’s lips.

“I don’t want to hear any excuses about not being in your right mind, Kallen. I’m serious. So, answer me later. Got it?”

“…”

“Hee.”

In Kallen’s retina, the image of Sinat turning his head was imprinted.

The familiar sunset had already set over the ridge,

recreating the scene from that day.

The moment that held the unforgettable smile of Kallen.

The present overlapped with that memory, engraving itself in his mind.

“…”

“…”

Sinat took in the sunset fully with his eyes.

Smooch-

He lightly kissed the back of his hand that covered Kallen’s mouth.

Then he stood up and ran.

“…”

What on earth had happened?

Kallen struggled to grasp his scattered thoughts.

Before leaving, was it the sunset that made her cheeks blush?

Kallen couldn’t move from the spot for a long time after that.

Another reason was added to the list of why he couldn’t forget the sunset-colored hill.

“Huaa…”

Thump, thump, thump.

Sinat quickly returned to his room, locked the door, and sat down, clutching his heart that wouldn’t calm down.

The beating of his heart was so loud it echoed in his ears.

His head and cheeks, which felt like they were about to burst, showed no signs of cooling down.

“Huu… huu…”

Trembling fingers.

Sinat raised the finger that had touched Kallen’s lips, trembling.

He did it.

He was too scared to hear the answer at the end,

So he postponed it in a slightly strange way.

But he did it.

In fact, he had been endlessly agonizing until that moment.

He couldn’t help but think about the possibility of failure, which scared him.

Should he say it?

Should he not say it?

Such worries flew away the moment the beautiful sunset light covered Kallen.

How could he hold back after seeing such a face?

“Let’s sleep. Yes. Let’s sleep…”

Sinat climbed into bed, clutching his even more thumping heart.

He covered his face with the blanket and closed his eyes for a long time.

Since he couldn’t sleep, Sinat absentmindedly tossed and turned, staring at his fingers.

“Kallen…”

He’s scared.

But,

Excitement.

Regretful that I couldn’t muster the courage at the end,

but for now, that was enough.

Having abandoned the friendship, all that remained was waiting.

“…”

Sinat quietly.

He brought his index finger to his lips.