I Grabbed the Tyrant’s Heart - Chapter 63
The class, which was no different from a research project, proceeded as vigorously as usual. However, if there was something different from usual, the professor brought something.
“Everyone, do you know what this is?”
“Isn’t that Radiata?”
“Oh, you know? It is a plant that grows mainly in the southern regions, so few people know about it.”
“Sure, I know.”
Because it is my favorite flower.
It was a plant that was difficult to find in the Northern Empire, which looked exactly like the radiata flower in the previous world too. It is not popular because it is difficult to grow in Alin, which is always cool.
“I got it as a gift, but I don’t need it. Is there anyone who wants to raise it?”
I raised my hand. I looked around and saw that I was the only one raising my hand.
“Hoho, then Miss Hardland can take it with you.”
It was a bit embarrassing, but I didn’t forget to take it after class.
“Miss Euel, if you like the radiata, would you run an errand for me?”
“Yes, of course.”
It was a little bothersome, but I answered the professor’s call gently. I like the fact that here it was less affected by power than in social circles.
If it wasn’t for the Concium, there would be no one to tell me to run errands.
“Deliver this to the temple.”
What the professor held out was a book.
“…… mythology related book?”
“I don’t personally believe in God, but it’s pretty interesting. It’s a book that only the temple has, so if Miss Euel is curious you can borrow it.”
“Yes, thank you for the advice.”
On the way to the temple, the contents of the book I looked at contained the founding myth of the Northern Empire.
“Even in the forbidden books area, there wasn’t a book that summarized the myths.”
I read a few books about the god Lux, but not a single one about Imperial mythology.
“Lady.”
The one in charge of the temple’s library was the mysterious priest, Calisis.
“I came to return the book on an errand for a professor from the Consium.”
“Follow me.”
He should have taken the book himself, but Callisis urged me to go to the library with him. Perhaps because this was the center of the Lux Temple in the Northern Empire, the size of the library was quite large.
What drew more attention than the white and clean exterior of the building was the mural inside.
“…… It’s a picture similar to the one painted in the central hall of the imperial palace.”
“Ah, you mean the one related to the Northern Empire myth, right?”
Calisis smiled brightly.
“I know that the person drawn over there is the Founding Emperor. Ever since I was little, I’ve been curious about what the black being painted on the other side of it is.”
“Probably no book in the Empire will tell you about its existence.”
“I see.”
“Lux is represented by white. It means clean and pure. So, what does black really mean?”
The priest muttered in a riddle-like tone and asked.
“You can give me the book. Or will Lady read it too?”
Black. Actually, there was a person who came to my mind as soon as I heard the priest’s story.
Just as I shouldn’t know why my parents favored me over Gael, I had a premonition that I shouldn’t try to find out what that black thing was.
The priest in white smiled sacredly at me who couldn’t even grab the book and leave.
“I will take the books.”
The priest placed his hand on the book he was about to lift.
“I will borrow it.”
Even if I ask many times, Tess won’t tell me why he had changed. He seems to think I have forgotten as I don’t ask anymore, but I never did.
If he doesn’t tell me, I’ll find out.
Tess thinks I’m not interested in him, but he was wrong.
I’m very interested in you, Tess.
* * *
It was my mother who admired the radiata.
“Oh, Euel. Why is there a flower? Isn’t that radiata?”
“The professor gave it to me as a gift, and I decided to take it and raise it. Let me grow this flower.”
“Sure.”
Following my mother’s advice, who tends the garden, I planted the radiata in a sunny location.
My daily life has not changed. Going to swordsmanship training, going to social events……
“What is wrong with this person?”
…… I have to meet with Weathering, but I got a contact from him saying that he is busy this week and wants to postpone the meeting.
Turns out Tess intervened, did he?
I talked to Nus, whom I had met some time ago, and it was clear that someone had intercepted the letter in the middle. Nus seems to believe the letter was lost, but I’m sure someone must have intercepted it intentionally.
Obviously, it was my childhood friend.
But what’s more absurd is that Nus went to the province because he had something to do.
For this reason, it was difficult to question or not to pursue the letter.
Perhaps to ridicule my concerns, Weathering soon appeared in front of me.
However, in a completely unexpected place.
* * *
The professor in charge of the class entered with a man in a white coat.
“As I said before, our class will be a study. There is someone better suited here than I am, so I invited him.”
People whispered at the sight of a young and intelligent man wearing glasses. My heart was beating in a different way.
“In this class, I will be the assistant, and from now on, this person will be in charge. You guys are lucky. To see this person.”
The professor took a step back and smiled. To replace him, the man stepped forward and introduced himself.
It was very short and concise. The name itself says it all.
“I am the new research director, Weathering Blest.”
“Weathering Blest?”
“That Weathering Blest?”
I was surprised in a different way from people’s admiration.
Why was he here?
Hiding my surprise, I gazed at the familiar face, and our eyes met.
Weathering winked one eye in a polite, playful expression.
The classroom was full of excitement and students were busy raising their hands and asking questions. At the end, with the professor’s warning that the classroom should be vacated, the students reluctantly rose from their seats.
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