The Book Eating Magician Chapter 299:

Chapter 299 – Victory Scar (3)

The two people held each other firmly and stood there for a while . It was a distance where their warm breaths could be felt, as well as the rise and fall of their chests .

Theodore’s unfamiliar tears quickly subsided .

However, Theodore kept burying his face in Veronica’s hair . When was the last time he’d cried? It had been at least 10 years since he stopped letting his emotions run wild . These weren’t tears shed from extreme pain .

He didn’t want to show his face to Veronica because he himself didn’t know what he looked like .

‘Ah, I don’t know why, but I feel relieved…’ He had a personal desire to stay where he was .

However, he couldn’t fool Veronica’s senses .

“Are you okay now?” She gently pulled slightly away, wiping away the tear marks still left behind on his face .

Veronica’s touch was so mild and sweet, so different from her normal self that Theodore felt his face flush .

“Ahh… My kid, you are really cute . ” Unsurprisingly, Veronica noticed his blush and playfully ruffled his black hair .

Maybe their inner turmoils were easily revealed because this was his spiritual world . Just as Theodore didn’t control his feelings, she did actions that she wouldn’t normally do .  Veronica realized what she had done and stiffened .

Meanwhile, Theodore released the hug and opened his mouth, “Sister, there are many stories that I have been hiding . ”

There was a mountain of stories that no one knew aside from Vince―no, some even Vince didn’t know . Veronica was connected to him with an eternal contract, so he wasn’t worried about her betraying him . Above all, she had almost died from Invidia’s sword, so she deserved to hear Theodore’s secrets .

Everything had started the moment Theodore met the grimoire, Gluttony .  He was about to confide the whole truth when―

“Oh, that’s enough . ”

Veronica pressed her fingers against his lips .

“Huh?”

“I already know . Just as you were looking into my memories, I was watching yours . Let’s just say we are a draw when it comes to this part, okay?”

Theodore looked at her with bemusement, before asking a question, “…Then why don’t you blame me?”

“Huh? For what?”

“You became Invidia’s target and ended up like this because of me . ”

“Why is it because of you? It is the fault of that **** monster . And I am responsible for protecting myself . Don’t be sorry about not protecting me, understood?”

Was she angry? Veronica stared fiercely into his eyes .   This caused Theodore to bow his head and mutter, “Still, now you will die if I die . ”

There was no way to release a permanent contract . Even if he reached the 9th circle, the bound souls would still be the same . The person with a quarter dragon’s vitality would die when Theodore died .

It had been the only way to save her, but Theodore couldn’t help feeling guilty .  However, Veronica’s reaction was unexpected . “Uh,it is fine . ”

“…Huh?”

“I don’t hate it because I feel connected to you…” Veronica stopped speaking the moment the words popped out .  However, she couldn’t swallow down the words that had already emerged, causing the two of them to hide their red faces .

Then Veronica remembered something . “Ah, that reminds me, I did see one thing that made me angry . ”

Before Theodore could respond to the change in expression, Veronica got right up close to him and growled fiercely, “The things you did secretly with that worm, I saw it all . ”

“Eh?” Theodore was embarrassed by the unexpected words when Veronica’s hands hit his chest . “Uwaaat!”

As expected from the power of a quarter dragon, it was enough to blow Theodore away . Theodore flew through the air for a few meters, before landing on a fluffy floor .  No, it was a fairly large bed .  This place was filled with a pile of books just before, so why was there suddenly a bed?

“This is your mental world, but it is possible for me to interfere as long as you aren’t hurt . It isn’t a big deal to turn this library into a bedroom . ”

Rather than the scent of parchment paper, there was a sweet fragrance and red curtains draped over the bookshelves .  It had the subtle atmosphere of a typical bedroom .  Theodore was about to speak when a red robe fell and covered his eyes . “W-Wait a minute . ”

Just after that…

“I won’t wait,” Veronica declared .

While Theodore was throwing the red robe to the side, Veronica got on top of him and pushed down on his chest with her left hand . It might be different with magic, but she was stronger when it came to pure arm strength .

With one hand holding Theodore’s body, she pulled off the rest of her clothes . Her smooth curves were revealed as her clothes were removed .  By the time she was left in just her underwear, Veronica realized that all of Theodore’s resistance beneath her had disappeared .

“Haaah… Theo . ” She took her hand off his chest and touched his face .

There were no thoughts about running away .   As she looked into Theodore’s eyes, Veronica whispered sweetly, “Now, are you ready? More time is needed before your body wakes up…”

Subsequently, her red hair mixed with black .

 

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Tweet tweet, chirp chirp .

The cheerful cries of birds announced the morning . Some people were sleeping and wouldn’t hear the sound, while others had already started their day . It was a common thing . The same thing would be seen differently from other points of view .

In that sense, this morning was a special moment for Theodore Miller .

“…Ah… . ”

He raised his eyelids and made a bemused expression .

‘This place…?’

It was a familiar ceiling of a room in his distant memories .   Then Theodore looked around and met her eyes .  The great magician, Veronica, was lying on the opposite bed .  She stretched out like she had just woken up and looked at him with blurred eyes .

“―Did you sleep well?” Veronica sent him a bewitching smile, making his stomach spin .

“Uh!” That was enough to send an electrifying feeling shooting down his spine, and the buried memories overflowed . In the depths of the spiritual world, they had spent a few days in a place where only the two people with connected souls could share .

Well, no, a few days wasn’t accurate .  It might’ve been a couple of minutes or a few months . In the midst of the pleasure, the two of them hadn’t rested for a single moment until their bodies were restored .

‘Sigh, I don’t know what face to make after that . ’

Theodore, who had been famous for his chastity during his school days, had old-fashioned ideals . The relationship they had in the spiritual world wasn’t light and couldn’t be treated as nothing .

On the other hand, Veronica was perfectly at ease .  She was watching him happily like a lioness who was full . This bizarre atmosphere continued until the servants entered the room .  They finished the meal, and there was a brief overview .

“Red Tower Master Veronica and Captain Theodore . His Majesty desires an audience . However, he said that if you want, you can rest until the sun goes down,” the servant respectfully bowed as he spoke to the two people .

Theodore and Veronica had lost consciousness for four days and were injured, so he gave them some time . However, this matter was so heavy that Kurt couldn’t help feeling anxious .  Veronica guessed the situation and laughed lightly, getting off the bed .  “It can’t be helped . Then what now?”

Veronica hugged Theodore’s arm .

“Vero―ah, no, Red Tower Master…”

“Are you going to be shy now? I think it is too late . ”

It was true . The nature of her relationship with Theodore had deepened .  He tried to suppress the memories that the touch of her arm recalled and spoke her name, “Veronica . ”

“Yes, Theo . ” She no longer called him a kid . They called each other’s names because they were now on an equal footing .

The two people stood shoulder to shoulder naturally and left the infirmary, with the people outside creating a path for them . Blue Tower Master Blundell had died, so there was no one who could block the path of two 8th circle magicians .

They walked through the corridors and passed into the uninhabited hallways of the palace .  They were almost to the room where Kurt III was waiting when Veronica spoke . Her voice was unusually quiet, reminiscent of her exquisite elegance .

“Theo . ”

“Yes?”

“Don’t worry about our relationship . I was the one who pressed you down, and I didn’t think it would last long after waking up . ”

“But―”

“Besides, there is a confession that you haven’t answered . ”

He paused, but he then managed to take another step . That’s right, there was Ellenoa’s confession . She was someone who had sincerely whispered that she loved him .

It was too much to hold onto another’s woman’s hand while leaving Ellenoa to wait .

“…Thank you, Veronica . ”

Veronica laughed and hugged his arm more firmly . “Heh, anyway, I am yours . I will be by Theo’s side, no matter who you choose . ”

“Isn’t that a bit difficult?”

“You will understand if you have a red dragon’s blood . ”

Even if he insisted on logic, it was nothing in front of a charming beauty . Theodore realized it and faced the door of the reception room in front of him .  Did the king want to secretly meet both people?

Unlike other times, there were no guards or servants present . Before Veronica could kick down the door, Theodore reached out his hand .

Kukukukung…!

The giant door split open, and the king was revealed .

“First of all, thank you for agreeing to my unreasonable request . ” The face of Kurt the third, the king of Meltor, was more haggard than usual . His wise purple eyes were blurred with fatigue, and his bright golden hair had lost its shine .

There were too many possible options to guess the reason for his tiredness .

The two people approached and tried to give their greetings .

However, Kurt waved his left hand and stopped it . “There is no need for formalities . I shouldn’t trouble you after you just got out of bed . I wanted to give you a few more days to rest, but a king’s duties don’t go away . ”

“It isn’t a problem, Your Majesty . ”

“I’m thankful for your words . First, I heard a series of reports from White Tower Master, but only you know what happened after Blundell’s death . Please tell me . ”

There was no one better for this role than Theodore .

“…I understand . ” Theodore stepped forward, away from Veronica, and faced Kurt .   Was it due to his repeated struggles with so many monsters? The king’s face now looked middle-aged and fatigued .

“However, I have something to say before that . ”

If so, the hesitation belonged to Theodore, whose hesitation was unrelated to external factors .

Unlike his plan to face the king with all his determination and seek cooperation, the words didn’t fall easily from his mouth . After all, he had hidden it for several years . It wasn’t easy to talk about it to the ruler of a country whom he didn’t have a close relationship with, unlike Veronica .

Kkuok .

Did she read his hesitation? Theodore trembled at the warmth that grabbed his right hand and he soon relaxed .  She, Veronica, was with him .  What did he need to be afraid of?

“Your Majesty . I, Theodore Miller―”

Theodore jumped with his own free will over the wall he had hit .