MTLNOVEL Chapter 264
264 – Dark History Follows After Effects
1.
ㅡSarreuk… !
Rayleigh’s long bangs, which were covering his right eye, are lifted like a curtain.
The bangs that stayed in place even when she clashed with Sofia were finally revealed. At the same time, Rayleigh’s forehead and right eye, which were always hidden, are naturally revealed.
“Huh? This… ?”
I expected what I saw in my memory.
Strange and eerie black eyes.
And the pointed golden pupil is located in the center.
I was confident that I would be able to see those suspicious eyes that I saw in my memories again.
‘… It’s a little different from what I expected, but what I saw in my past memories wasn’t just empty.’
Aside from everything else, just to conclude,
There were no black eyes to be found.
As expected, his eyelids were closed.
Still, the strange pattern I had seen in my memory was still engraved on my eyelids. Unreadable writing and circular patterns engraved around the eyes.
That was it.
Given the circumstances, it must be related to the demon dragon.
Otherwise, there was no reason to abandon Rayleigh.
“Cool… Cool… Umm…”
Rayleigh is currently in a state of being so full that she closes her eyes and tries to sleep. She snores and swallows her saliva like a child.
But something about this is strange.
When looking at past memories,
Even when my eyes should have been closed, they were open.
As if they were not her own eyes. It’s also bizarrely large.
And even if it wasn’t a real eye, I thought I would see something like an illusion like that time.
‘You just completely fell asleep, right? Can I ask Schnelia about the patterns around the eyes?’
It was unfortunate, but there was nothing we could do.
It’s something you can’t force to open your eyes.
Maybe my memories of that time are not complete,
Or maybe Rayleigh changed as he grew up.
First of all, I need to remember as much as possible the shape of the pattern engraved around Rayleigh’s eyes.
“… Mr. Breeder? “How is Rayleigh’s condition?”
“Oh, Sophia?”
“What on earth is going on that makes you look so serious? “Maybe you need my help?”
Sophia, who was watching this from behind, cautiously raises her voice. It seemed like she couldn’t see Riley’s right eye because it was covered by her back.
“It’s no big deal. “Maybe because my stomach was full, I just fell asleep.”
“Oh, you suddenly fell asleep?”
“Yes, I think it might be something like starvation.”
“Ha? These actions are truly unbecoming of Rayleigh. Normally, this guy would always maintain tension by talking about his sense of duty as a warrior even during breaks… “
“Huh… ? If I sleep right after eating, I don’t feel well…”
Both Sophia and Derke reacted with confusion when they heard that she just fell asleep.
“Hmm, hmm… ! Phew…”
On the other hand, Rayleigh was sleeping with the most peaceful face in the world. Even with drool flowing from his mouth her her her her.
ㅡPaaat!
[Random stats – ‘There are no bad dragons’ effect remaining time: 23 minutes 53 seconds]
‘Damn, there’s still a lot left and it’s already stretched out?’
I guess I served dessert too hastily.
I should have divided my time and fed him slowly…
I guess I was too greedy, thinking I would solve it all at once.
“This has become unavoidable. As a team member with Rayleigh, I will take action, so Mr. Breeder, don’t worry too much.”
“Oh, would you really do that?”
“Sure. So Mr. Breeder, don’t worry about anything.”
“Thank you for your concern every time.”
“What. Of course it’s something I have to take care of, right? Moreover, we have a special and special relationship like us─”
“ I’m a senior… ?”
“Hah-? Hmm… !”
When Sofia tried to appeal by emphasizing that she was her lover, Derke kept her in check with a stinging glare.
“Well, we can help you with something like this for Mr. Breeder?”
“… That’s right! Derke will also help you with Death-!”
So Sophia corrected her words,
Derke finally nods in understanding.
I don’t know if Sophia is nice or Derke is bold, but I’m glad they don’t seem to have any trouble with each other.
“Whoaam… The breeder… ♡”
“Hmm? “Am I even dreaming?”
Either way, Rayleigh continues to talk in his sleep her her her. She repeats my name with a happy expression.
ㅡTiring!
[The friendliness of the person you are interacting with increases significantly!]
‘What is this all of a sudden?’
Seeing that his favorability level suddenly increases, it seems like he is probably having a dream related to me as a child.
[There is not much time left until the favorability level of the target of interaction increases.]
[Raylee (Lv.651 / 電) – ‘Border’ stage]
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2.
It was when I returned home after taking a short vacation after finishing the first semester of my third year.
“ Rayleigh? You came back healthy. I missed you a lot. “You’ve grown a lot during that time.”
As soon as I returned to the clan’s mansion, the man welcomed me warmly.
How did you know the day I would return?
After a month, he came running out and welcomed me.
It’s like a family that is related to me by blood.
ㅡaahhh… !
The man immediately hugged me.
To pat your back and pat your head.
Hands as if handling a child.
I still feel the warmth of that trustworthy hand.
The friendliness and warmth of the uncle…
I will probably never forget it for the rest of my life.
Clearly, up to this point, he was truly in love with me.
“ … Rayleigh? “Can you show me how much you’ve grown over the years?”
Before he was my lover, he was my personal tutor. He always taught me a lot.
If it’s swordsmanship, it’s swordsmanship,
Culture is culture,
When it comes to history, even history.
There was almost nothing I didn’t know.
You always taught me a lot.
More than just a tutor, a teacher…
No, it’s like a lifelong gift.
So I trusted and followed him.
But there was something even that man was reluctant to explain. It is a question about one’s own existence. Whenever I spoke up, he kept his mouth shut.
Except that I was personally acquainted with my father, I couldn’t even tell him what clan he was from, how long he had been alive, or even his age.
Nevertheless, I liked him.
No, I truly loved you.
So much so that I want to engrave your name on my dragon heart.
‘You are a precious person that I cannot live without…’
He stayed by my side for that long, filling the void left by his father. Perhaps he was someone who played a role that went beyond that of a father.
“ Oh oh… ! That’s amazing, Rayleigh! Even though he is still a Hechling, he can already handle the power of his clan. !”
The day I briefly returned to the mansion,
He was especially prettier towards me.
He said he was proud that I had grown noticeably,
He praised me more than ever.
Probably because he was more sincere about protecting the Drango continent than anyone else.
“… Rayleigh? When you graduate from the academy, let’s hold a ceremony right away. And as my companion, will you stay by my side for the rest of your life?”
It didn’t even end with praise.
You promised me marriage right away…
So, I proposed to you.
The proposal I had been waiting for for so long.
“ “The two of us will protect the Drango continent together.”
“ … Yes, I will follow you and protect the Drango continent. So, man… ? Kiss me As deeply as you love me♥”
Until then, I was really happy.
Like a dragon that has the whole world.
With all the pride of a warrior, I wanted to be my man’s woman.
Because I didn’t even want to think about life without him. And because it was my world and my everything.
But…
Strangely enough, after the marriage proposal,
The man’s attitude changed suddenly.
No, in fact, I couldn’t confirm the sudden change in attitude.
Because he suddenly disappeared from the mansion the next day.
“ Haa, uncle… ?! Could it be because of these eyes… ?”
It was something that could not be understood through common sense.
I still don’t know why he left.
I can only vaguely guess.
In fact, rather than thinking about the reason, I felt a sense of hatred and betrayal toward him.
Because I trusted him, the sense of betrayal was also enormous.
ㅡAgain… !
As my emotions become more intense, I suddenly feel like my eyes are turning red. It feels like hot tears are flowing down my cheeks.
“… Hmm? Wow, it was a dream… ?”
My eyes suddenly open with tears.
It was a dream I had for the first time in a long time.
I thought I just hated you now,
Maybe I still haven’t let go of my regrets.
‘To be honest… I really miss you. I want to know at least the reason why you suddenly left me…’
Surprisingly, when I wake up from a sigh of relief, I feel like my anger towards my uncle is no longer as strong as it used to be. It was really strange. It’s been a few days…
“By the way, where is this… ?”
When I looked around, I was inside a dormitory room.
What happened suddenly?
It was just a lounge until now?
And I was definitely eating the lemon tart Junior made…
ㅡTingling… !
I only remembered a little bit, but a tingling electric current ran through my entire body. It feels like my heart is sinking?
“ Me, me, me, me, crazy… !!!”
“ Also, why on earth did you do that—?!?!?!”
“ Did I lose my mind for a moment? … ?”
Things that happened before my memory was cut off all at once enter my mind.
I acted like I was back in my childhood.
Aside from speaking in a short voice,
I committed childish acts without any hesitation.
It was like that. Everything came to mind.
ㅡHot! Hot! Hot!
My face turns red with shame.
Dragon Heart spurts out hot dragon blood, scattering his blood all over his body. To somehow evaporate the feeling of shame.
“But that lemon tart… ” …”
It was the same as the one my uncle made.
It was so delicious that I went back to childhood for a moment.
How was that possible?
No. That can’t be possible.
It tastes the same as you?
That can never happen.
‘Maybe that wasn’t a dream either..’
ㅡSnap!
Just when I was thinking it was just a dream, the door suddenly opened wide.
“Oh? Rayleigh, are you awake?”
“W-what… ?! Sophia? At least knock and come in! “You were surprised!”
“You are so mean to your classmates. After eating a lot of lemon tart, you fell into a nap like a child, and someone carried you into your room…”
“What… ?”
“Do you feel sad when I treat you so rudely?”
“Okay, that’s okay… ! What did you say just now? Ah, like a child… ?”
“Yes, like a child. “Are you sure you don’t remember?”
“Hey, it wasn’t a dream… !?”
“Hmm~? “Is it a dream?”
“Wait a minute, you couldn’t believe that… The whole school has seen me like that… ?”
Suddenly my mind…
No, the whole world turns white.
Because it was something I didn’t want to even imagine.
“Yes, all students have seen it all?”
“Keuuuuu-?! Oh, no… ! As a clan of lightning, pride… !”
“But don’t be too discouraged.”
“What… ?”
“It was quite fresh and cute. Rayleigh, I never thought you would have such an innocent side left in you… When you called me sister, you really meant it… “You said you wanted to make him your younger brother?”
“You , You, you … ! “Can’t you shut up?!?!?!”
Ha, I’m in my later years. What is this?
Life at the academy was completely screwed up.
Should I just jump off the roof… ?