Episode 105

Translator : Missme

Editor : Aru

His blue eyes rolled along. Eugene calmly replied with a casual face.

..he didnt say much.

It was a monotonous voice without a high pitch.

But I could easily see that he was lying.

No, Eugene. I know its not.

Spade, its really not. He didnt say anything.

Well, then what was that reaction?

I felt like my head was getting hot.

Even though I didnt think of any magic circle, I felt like a flame would soon burn from both of my hands.

Who else would have said that you act stupidly if it werent for your father.

Eugene turned his head when I said it.

Its not just my father. Anyone would have thought so.

Im telling you right now that youre not!

The voice rose without my knowledge. As soon as I finished speaking, I put my hand in my mouth and blocked it.

Its not the time to be mad at him now.

On top of that, the Duke of Ace was a man who openly criticized his son at a meeting with other Housekeepers. That also, in front of me, his sons classmate.

Theres no way a guy like that would have gone home and told Eugene nothing.

Regardless of whether Eugene said, I could roughly guess what he said to Eugene.

I bit my lips and breathed a sigh and touched my hot forehead with my hands.

Then I went back to the chair where I was sitting and leaned my back against the chair and said.

Im sorry, Eugene, its not going to be resolved by yelling at you. I think Im a little agitated.

Eugene looked at me with a look that he didnt know what to say and opened his mouth with difficulty.

No, its okay.

The atmosphere subsided awkwardly.

It was quite cheerful before, but how did it end up like this.

Anyway, the Duke of Ace doesnt help much in my life.

I thought it would be difficult to stay in the gym like this.

If you dont want to talk, I wont ask you any more. Since you did that for me too.

I got up from the chair and talked with a tap on my clothes.

I think I have to go. See you in class.

I turned my back on Eugene and moved to the gym exit.

When I left the gym, my heavy heart became heavier.

I should have just slept.

At that moment, Eugene called my name.

Wait, Spade!

I stopped at Eugenes voice.

Turning my head and looking back, Eugene was standing up and chewing his lips.

My father said so.

I was a little surprised. Because I thought he would never tell me what he heard.

He said Im not qualified to be a successor because Ive forgotten what I had to do, and Im not good enough to meddle in other peoples land.

Again, it was not much different from what was expected.

It is a disgrace to the family to do such stupid things in a precious time when I have to train harder than others and improve my skills.

Listening to him quietly, I turned around.

And I went back to the seat I had earlier and sat down.

I heard everything. He said you couldnt use magic at the end because of me. When I heard that, I thought I shouldnt have come forward as you said.

I was wrong back then.

I cut in Eugenes words.

As the master of the castle, it is natural for me to protect guests. So I told you to stay inside.

In a calm voice, the story continued softly.

But I didnt know until you left. There are too many monsters for me to deal with alone. And theres one incredible guy among them which Ive never encountered before.

I turned my head, looking at his deep blue eyes.

If you hadnt come out and fought with me, I wouldnt have made it to kill seven monsters.

But if it werent for me, you could have killed eight.

You tried to catch the last one. You werent even letting that guy go at all.

Eugene stared at me at the words. Blue eyes are not sharp. Unlike usual, Eugenes eyes contained pure curiosity.

So you dont think that my act was stupid?

It was a question that I didnt have to think about.

Of course. I dont think it was stupid. And I dont think it was an act that would threaten your succession.

Why?

Eugene asked as if he could not understand.

As a Housekeeper, we should always put reasonable choices first. Putting the people who lived in the estate first.

I was heartbroken to hear that. Im sure that the Duke of Ace said that.

Oh, thats not wrong, but

I was not reasonable, and I went to your estate and made useless interference when I couldnt even take care of my territory.

Thats exactly what your father would say.

As I muttered quietly, Eugene said with a dark expression.

But, you know, Spade.

What?

My fathers words are sharp and straightforward, but generally correct.

Eugene, who said so, sat down on the chair again as if he were falling down.

Eugene.

Huh?

Some may think youre stupid because of your behaviour, and others may think youre stupid because of what youre thinking. I know that.

Why dont I know? Have you ever been to a family meeting where so many opinions come and go?

But I dont think like that.

Eugenes eyes grew very slightly. As if a little surprised

I know that your father often says the right thing. So I dont often contradict your father at meetings. There are many times when I dont really have anything to refute.

I continued my story with my chin on my chin, squinting my eyes, and looking at Eugene.

But that doesnt always mean hes saying the right thing.

Like a blue jewel, his eyes that had been shining in an inorganic light began to glaze. Like its alive.

This time, I think your father is wrong.

Eugene rolled his eyes in confusion and began to cover and rub his eyes with his hands.

Now I dont know whats right or whats wrong.

He took his hand off his eyes and muttered.

When Im with you, everything Ive known seems to be shaking.

Really?

I replied with a slight smile around my mouth.

Then, cant you just do what you want? Whatever you think is right.

I cant do it because Im so overwhelmed.

I dont mean to get carried away by your mood. But act according to your principles.

I glanced at Eugene, who still seemed confused.

Not your fathers principle.

Eugene couldnt answer me right away.

Yeah, hes been living his whole life based on what his father wants. It must be hard to change it at once.

I opened my mouth, thinking so in my mouth.

No matter how similar you are, you and your father arent exactly the same people. I dont think you need to follow your fathers path.

Eugene still had an expression of indecision.

Well, hes a person who holds a child like that, so he wont let Eugene do it.

And because I didnt have parents, I was able to make decisions relatively free of other peoples influence compared to Eugene.

Eugene probably took a little longer to escape from his parents influence.

Still, I didnt want to wait and see those people imposing only their values on Eugene.

Thats why I said this.

Well, yeah. Pretend to be obedient to your father until you become a Housekeeper. You can do whatever you want after you become the master of the house.

Eugene said with a look on his face as if he was dumbfounded by what I said.

Wow, I didnt see it that way. Youre using your little brain.

Ive learned it after participating in the Housekeeper meetings. Anyway, listen to me.

Looking at Eugene smiling, like he was finally relaxed, I also smiled.

No one knows if you and I are right or if your father is right.

Thats true.

So prove it to me.

At the sound, Eugene turned his head surprised, and his silver hair, which shone transparently like a white snowfield, shook.

Whether its become a Housekeeper or Trump, prove it.

I said every word with strength.

That we were right.

For a moment, Eugenes blue eyes seemed to burn like a flame.

Like a blue flame coming from my hand.

You can do it.

Then Eugene asked with a slight frown.

Me?

Yes.

I added with a nod.

Youre the smartest and most sincere person Ive ever seen.

Eugene, who heard me, blushed as if he was ashamed.

Youre really..

I dont know exactly what he swallowed after.

Was it too much?

But I didnt lie or exaggerate.

I was really thinking so.

I just didnt say anything in front of Eugene until now.

Smart and sincere, isnt that about you, not me?

Eugene asked as if it was strange, with a face that still couldnt erase the blush.

Whats wrong with you, with all your praise.

Oh, Is it not? Youre smart, but youre not sincere.

what I said earlier, cancelled.

I pouted my mouth forward and looked like I didnt like it, but I was relieved inside.

This is because Eugene laughed and joked as if he had finally emptied everything.

Oh, Eugene, lets get going. Its a little early, but I think wed better go ahead.

Youre being stabbed because Im not sincere, right? Arent you always coming perfectly on time?

Im not that bad, you know. At least, I arrived 10 minutes in advance.

Well, I dont think so.

So, are you going or not?

When I asked, Eugene stood up, shrugging his shoulders.

Of course, Im going.

He complained as he arranged his chair.

I couldnt even train because of someone. Its been a long time since I came out early.

Who was the one who was playing hooky without training as soon as you got here?

I wasnt just playing, I was having some time of contemplation and anguish.

Oh, yes, I suppose so.

When I left the gym, the blue sky was completely brighter than earlier.

The wind, which had been blowing hard for some reason, was now calm.

Spade.

Huh?

The silver hair shone beautifully in the sun.

The eyes coloured with the colour of the sea were gently rolled like breaking waves.

Thank you very much.

I didnt ask what he was grateful for.

Because his eyes were telling everything.

This is nothing.

Leaving a short answer, I walked out to the sunny field.