chapter 899
899. [Western Front] – Two sad people (174)
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Day 45 of the Western Front.
In the short free time before heading to Anastasia’s training room, I was meeting with two people.
It was Ensign Rune and Ensign Sabrina.
“… … “Did we really have to meet in the boudoir?”
Even as I carefully looked around Ensign Sabrina’s room, I felt something new. She said if we’re just going to have a quick chat, we can do it in the hall.
Because you brought me here.
“That’s because it’s more comfortable inside.”
“Yeah, when we’re in the hall, other kids look at us strangely for no reason. I don’t like that.”
Ensign Sabrina and Ensign Rune said it was natural, but I was a little embarrassed.
That’s right too.
Recently, I also realized how I was viewed within the enemy barracks.
In particular, the gazes of Ensigns MacPhil and Iris were very strange.
‘One person looked at me with great envy… … Another person looked at me with contempt.’
In fact, since I had built a harem-like relationship within this platoon, such strange gazes became inevitable.
Sreuk.
“ha… … Really, when would I be able to be with my youngest like this if it wasn’t for such a busy time? “You’re busy these days, dating Major Anastasia every day.”
“… “It’s not a date at all, is it?”
I looked at Ensign Rune, who was leaning his head on my shoulder to my right, and laughed awkwardly… … .
Tuk.
I felt Ensign Sabrina gently pressing against me from the other side.
“Like Rune said, what are you doing if it’s not a date? “In fact, I spend a lot more time with other women than with my partner.”
“… … “Are you saying this to Ensign Sabrina?”
He even referred to Anastasia as ‘another woman’, which felt very strange.
‘That’s true, though.’
I would say the cases are very different.
In addition, I wondered why he made me sit on the bed as soon as I entered, and now I think I know why. The two people on either side of me had planned to do this from the beginning.
Sreuk. Sreuk!
And as they gently grabbed my hands from both sides, I had the illusion that my body had become their public property.
“You’re the youngest.”
“Yes, Ensign Rune.”
“… … I like that you work so hard, and the fact that you work harder after reaching attribute level 8 serves as an example to our platoon and is actually a great motivation. Because we have definitely been growing recently. But I’m also a little disappointed.”
Affection contained in a soft voice.
And I understand why he is saying this now.
“I’m more… “I’ll take my time.”
“Perhaps I’m overdoing it…” … “Are you asking for a favor or something like that?”
“No, not at all. Because I want to do that too.”
I shook my head urgently.
Even now, Lieutenant Rune, who was leaning his head on my shoulder, only spoke to me as if he were whining about his feelings, and did not say anything in a tone of blaming or criticizing me.
And since she and I were in a romantic relationship, it was only natural for her to want affection and attention. In fact, it’s just that my reality is so urgent that it’s hard for me to pay attention to other people, but it’s not that I don’t have feelings for them.
“… … “Rune, if you look at him, he’s a real fox.”
Then I stopped when I heard Lieutenant Sabrina’s playful voice.
Tingling.
When Lieutenant Rune frowned, I carefully touched the hand she was holding without realizing it.
“If you weren’t really the youngest, you… … .”
“No, I completely agree with what you said this time. “I know you’re really busy right now, but I hope you spend time with us often.”
The gesture of gently rubbing my body made me swallow my saliva without realizing it.
The feeling was very stark.
Should I say that it is a very blatant appeal?
And now, in this environment where two female bodies were pressed against me on either side, I couldn’t help but feel shaken.
“… … “You know I like both of you.”
“Are you just saying that?”
“Yes, youngest, don’t just say you like things, I hope you show it with your actions.”
When both people answered at the same time, I couldn’t help but realize.
That I was really indifferent. And my reality was so busy that two people wanted this much affection from me.
“I’ll give it a proper time in the next few days.”
“day?”
“There are two of us.”
“Oh, I meant one day for each of us.”
I don’t know if it’s possible or not, but I thought I should at least give it some time. If you become a couple and can’t even go on a proper date, that’s a problem.
“Hmm. Still, I’m glad. to be honest… … “I wouldn’t ask for more than that. I know how important this is for the youngest child, and I know that it is a special case for Major Anastasia to directly teach me like this.”
“… … me too. “I guess I’ll have to be patient like Rune.”
There was a clear sense of regret in the voices of the two people who agreed that even a country like this could exist.
so… … My heart also continued to waver.
‘Time to grow up.’
I know that now is the time for me to get my strength right, but I still feel sorry for both of them for not being able to give me time.
“Is there anything else you two want from me?”
“What do you want?”
“Is it because you’re sorry?”
“Yes, so maybe…” … When we date in the future, I will try to grant whatever the two of you wish for. “If it’s something I can help you with.”
Even as I spoke, I felt a strange sense of déjà vu.
I think I said something similar to this in the past… … .
“You’re the youngest, so you can ask for anything?”
When Lieutenant Rune spoke with enthusiasm, I knew immediately that I had to get it right.
“that… … “I think it’ll be okay as long as you don’t cross the line.”
Even though I wonder where the line is between lovers, that’s how I felt right now.
A sense that the realization you face is more important than paying too much attention to other things.
“Hmm. Yes, that is a line. Okay, youngest child, I’ll organize what I’m asking for as long as it doesn’t cross the line.”
Do they say things like that because they know where the line is?
I couldn’t understand the satisfied expression on her face for a moment, so I just blinked.
Gulp.
I could hear the sound of swallowing right next to me.
“… … “Han Cheon-seong.”
“… … Yes, Ensign Sabrina.”
I was also nervous as she seemed to have decided on something, and for a moment, I felt her explicit gaze.
Through a few strands of flowing black hair, Ensign Sabrina looked at me differently than usual… … .
“Whoa… … .”
Then I let out a deep breath and shook my head, and I ended up swallowing my saliva without realizing it.
… … Something.
I felt it just from that gaze.
What was she thinking?
“It’s nothing, I’ll go then…” … “I’ll tell you.”
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Sigh… … .
With the sound of the door to Anastasia’s secret training room opening, a man entered.
Jerk. Jerk.
A young man who had lost much of his youthfulness was slowly walking in with light steps.
“… … .”
However, Anastasia, who was watching Han Tiansheng, suddenly blurred her eyes.
Considering that this training room was an extreme environment, like a dark zone, it seemed like they had completely adapted in a short period of time.
It emits minimal mana and removes movement restrictions.
Quick adaptability and remarkable growth.
And the training we will continue today was also like that.
‘More than now… … .’
Even the unstoppable attitude of taking risks.
So it was like watching a train without brakes. It is impossible to know when a train that continues to accelerate and rush at a fast pace will stop.
And if I can’t convince Han Cheon-seong, I have to coordinate well to slow down his progress… … .
Jerk.
As Han Tiansheng approached me and gently lowered his head, he opened his mouth blankly.
“After warming up lightly, we will proceed with the same training as yesterday. “Do you have any differences of opinion?”
“No, there is none. “I will warm up right away.”
“uh.”
As I watched him take out the spear to warm up, I suddenly remembered yesterday just before we parted ways.
The way he asked me how I was as a man.
‘What on earth was that?’
My mind was still in a strange state as I watched Han Tiansheng begin to warm up like that.
And Han Tiansheng also showed that attitude.
The way he treats me is subtly unnatural.
I can see him meeting my gaze, and knowingly or unknowingly, being aware of me and being cautious.
Saaa… … !
The spiral airflow swirling around the spear quickly stirred the interior of the training room, and in the meantime, Han Tiansheng seemed to be moving freely while handling the spear.
And while I watched it calmly, I soon made up my mind.
‘If you’re going to show potential in a vague way.’
Rather, even that possibility should be completely eliminated.
Therefore, I had to think concisely.
There is only one answer anyway.
No matter how firm his will is, if he continues to deal with imperfect power and invite danger, he will be presented with another path.
After a while, Han Tiansheng naturally widened the distance and stood facing me.
Same situation as yesterday.
It looked the same as it did when it resisted my strength and withstood it.
“Then let’s begin.”
Develop openness with words.
Damn it!
The air freezes, and the extreme environment of the training room transforms into an even colder space.
The space instantly changed to pure white.
Sreuk.
And naturally, just by raising my hand, numerous ice shards were created around me and began to emit extreme cold.
It was that moment.
Slurp… … !
As if the spiral airflow surrounding Han Tiansheng’s window was released, a huge airflow was formed.
Thinking something had changed, I fired the ice shard without delay.
Shashashashashashak—!
I focused my gaze on the rain of ice debris that threatened to fill the whole world.
‘Just one day.’
Will Han Cheon-seong be able to prove it to me in that short period of time?