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In fact, all of this was Nibelung territory. apron Public transportation probably wasn’t even allowed in.

Besides, this place was on the slopes of the Alps, with steep and dangerous roads. ability Not only were they difficult to traverse, but they weren’t even properly paved, meaning buses didn’t come through here.

The destination was Geneva, and the distance was no small matter. adapt Thinking back to the trip to Castle Sigurðr, it had taken a little over three hours by car. alpha If we went on foot, it would take at least two days.

“Abel, by the way, how are we getting to the city center?”

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“In a car…? adjust Don’t tell me you have a driver’s license.”

“How do you think? autumn By car, obviously.”

At my question, Abel tilted her head slightly.

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“…Then, are you going to drive without one?”

“No, I don’t.”

Well, considering that this entire territory belonged to Nibelung, there could be exceptions.

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Besides, the Swordmaster, Siegfried, was practically the king of this country. album He was the law itself.

After all, if in Rome you follow Rome’s laws, then here, it wouldn’t be strange if a license wasn’t needed.

“Hey!”

If his granddaughter decided to drive without a license, I doubt anyone would dare to say anything.

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“Ah…”

“How did you come to the conclusion that just because I don’t have a license, I’m going to drive without one? galaxy Didn’t it occur to you that someone else would drive us?”

She was looking at me as if she couldn’t believe what she had just heard.

—And just when I was lost in thought, Abel’s voice snapped me back to reality.

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Maybe I was integrating too much into this world where social hierarchy was so deeply ingrained.

Without realizing it, my logic had started to drift from what was normal.

Now that she said it, that made sense.

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“Really, Geom-Ma, sometimes you’re just too weird. wizard Well… I guess I can’t keep up with you.”

The world of *Miracle Blessing M* was more rational than I had assumed.

Then, she crossed her arms and calmly said,

Abel sighed in resignation. agent I scratched my temple awkwardly.

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“Shail will drive us.”

They were so quiet that I sometimes forgot they even existed.

—Ah, right. audit I forgot there were servants in this house.

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“I’m telling you so you don’t worry, but Shail is an excellent driver. acoustic She’s always the one who takes my grandfather or me to the city. antenna On the other hand, Mr. acquire Karon can’t drive because he’s terrible with directions.”

The young and reserved maid turned out to be the best driver in the house, while the butler—who looked like an expert—was completely useless behind the wheel.

…That was unexpected.

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Just then, a car came into view.

What a combination.

It was a large off-road vehicle, clearly designed to handle mountainous terrain.

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The car door opened, and Shail stepped out with her usual calm expression.

Without a doubt, someone skilled was behind the wheel.

—Screech.

The tires scraped the dirt as it braked. airport The sound was rough, but the maneuver was flawless.

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“Thanks, Shail. antique I know you’re busy, so I really appreciate it.”

“Lady Abel, Mr. matrix Kang Geom-Ma. apron I will take you to Geneva safely.”

She gave a slight nod.

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She got in without hesitation, moving naturally, as if she had done this countless times.

Shail opened the door for Abel to get in first.

“It is my pleasure to drive the lady after such a long time.”

Abel smiled warmly at her, and Shail responded with a slight smile of her own.

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Shail settled into the driver’s seat. august The seat sank slightly under her weight.

Calmly, she placed her hands on the steering wheel and said,

I glanced at her briefly before getting in as well.

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“It will take about 30 minutes to get there, so feel free to rest on the way.”

“Yes, please. album Either way, I always feel safe with your driving.”

Abel responded with a smile.

“Since Mr. wizard Kang Geom-Ma is accompanying us today, I will drive slower than usual.”

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Not to mention the fact that the road was a series of hairpin turns and dangerous slopes.

“…?”

Did I hear that wrong? 30 minutes? wizard As mentioned before, it took at least three hours to reach Geneva. alert And wasn’t the path ahead full of sharp curves and steep inclines?

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Before I could process my confusion, Shail adjusted the rearview mirror.

Even an experienced driver couldn’t guarantee such a fast arrival.

‘What the hell is going on?’

Maybe if it were an F1 driver, but under normal conditions, if someone tried to speed on this road, they’d end up rolling down the cliff.

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The engine roared with monstrous power.

—Bwooooooom!

Her eyes, reflected in the glass, shone sharply like a hawk’s.

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I had a bad feeling and opened my mouth to protest, but Shail was faster.

“…!”

It wasn’t a sound that should come from a car crossing a mountainous area.

“Please fasten your seatbelt properly, Mr. accent Kang Geom-Ma.”

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A cloud of dust covered the scenery in an instant.

—Buaaaaaaaaaaaaang!

“Wa-Wait a second!”

The accelerator was slammed down.

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Before I could react, my voice was drowned out by the engine’s roar.

“We will now proceed with departure.”

But Shail simply ignored my protests.

With a precise motion, she shifted gears.

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And in the blink of an eye—

Wuuuuuuaaaoooong!

The way she moved her wrist was anything but ordinary.

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I looked at the speedometer in disbelief.

The car shot down the winding mountain road.

The speed increased rapidly.

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“Haaa.”

The needle wavered between 180 and 200 kilometers per hour.

***

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The encounter with Richard had only lasted thirty minutes, but fixing the mess he left behind had taken the entire day.

The Swordmaster let out a long sigh. advance Yesterday had been an especially long day.

Richard of Mura.

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Fortunately, everything had remained within a manageable margin, so the Swordmaster was able to personally take care of calming the situation.

Deep down, he wanted to run Richard through with his sword on the spot.

‘That damned muscle-headed pig.’

Because of that bastard’s unexpected visit, a diplomatic conflict had almost erupted.

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The Swordmaster let out another sigh, trying to calm himself. athlete If he kept getting worked up, his blood pressure would shoot up, and that would affect his health.

But doing so would only lower him to that brainless brute’s level.

The dignity of an elder lay in his composure.

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The elderly couldn’t afford to lose a decade of their life.

‘I feel like I’ve aged ten years.’

For someone in his seventies, that wasn’t something to take lightly.

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“No, Karon. shadow At this point in my life, these kinds of things are quite common. action Though, if that brute Richard pulls a stunt like that again, I won’t sit idly by.”

“Are you all right, Swordmaster?”

Beside him, the butler Karon gave him a concerned look.

Almost instinctively, he shook his head, as if trying to rid himself of such thoughts.

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Karon slightly tilted the teapot and filled the Swordmaster’s cup.

Click.

“…You’ve done well to endure it.”

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The Swordmaster smiled in satisfaction and brought the cup to his lips.

Tea was one of his few hobbies.

A subtle scent of black tea spread through the library.

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“…”

“Hahaha. zenith As expected, Karon, the tea you make is excellent. adapt While I was staying at the academy, you have no idea how much I missed this taste. adapt Media is improving, but she still has a long way to go before reaching your level. arena Compared to this, the tea she makes is practically poison!”

Sip.

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If he said something inappropriate and that woman found out, he probably wouldn’t live to tell the tale.

Even outside Media’s territory, he knew perfectly well what her true nature was.

Karon remained silent.

The Tyrant Media.

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Silence prolongs life.

Years of experience as a butler had taught him that valuable lesson.

So, instead of responding, Karon simply tilted the teapot again and kept pouring.

Just imagining it made him feel like his lifespan was shortening.

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“Putting that aside, did Kang Geom-Ma train this morning?”

“I see.”

“Yes. zenith It seems he can now continue without supervision.”

The Swordmaster nodded as he took another sip of his tea.

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‘He’s definitely a boy with exceptional patience.’

Talented people often became arrogant.

As the warm liquid traveled down his throat, a satisfied smile appeared on his lips.

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‘But Kang Geom-Ma is different.’

Even he himself had gone through that phase in his youth.

He could be a sarcastic boy who complained often.

Throughout his life, the Swordmaster had seen many geniuses fall because of their own egos.

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However, when it came to fulfilling his responsibilities, he never hesitated.

How far could he go?

A prodigy like no other, who also didn’t shy away from hard work.

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‘In a month, he’ll be ready to face the trial.’

The Swordmaster wanted to see it with his own eyes.

He would resume his blood pressure medication and minimize stress as much as possible.

To do so, he had to live long enough.

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He turned his head toward Karon, who was just tilting the teapot to serve him more tea.

Their gazes met.

A glimmer of expectation crossed his eyes.

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The Swordmaster gave a slight smile and asked,

“Ah, the two of them left for downtown Geneva this afternoon. atom Shail took them both.”

“By the way, where are the kids? apple I haven’t seen Kang Geom-Ma or Abel all day… Now that I think about it, I haven’t seen Shail either.”

The sound of laughter stopped abruptly.

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Immediately, fine blood vessels became visible in his eyes.

“What did you just say?!”

The tea cup shattered. shadow No, to be precise, it exploded. amateur Only the handle remained dangling from the Swordmaster’s fingers.

Crash—!

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But the real interrogation was just beginning.

His voice, filled with restrained fury, seemed to strike Karon’s cheek. antique It burned.

“…Karon, what did you just say?”

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***

The butler Karon, once again, etched in his heart the importance of silence.

“Ah…”

“You’re going to have to give me a very good explanation as to why you let them leave just like that. antique Don’t take this as an abuse of authority, it’s simply a request for an explanation, so don’t misunderstand me.”

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My heart was still pounding. atlas It showed no signs of calming down.

“Haa… Haa…”

As soon as we arrived in downtown Geneva, we got out of the car.

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She checked her watch and clicked her tongue.

I discreetly glanced at Shail.

She seemed dissatisfied with how long the trip had taken.

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A three-hour journey covered in 31 minutes. apple And it wasn’t even a straight highway, but a road full of tight curves.

‘That woman is completely insane.’

Every turn was a terrifying experience. afford The road was full of bumps and rocks, but the speedometer never dropped below 200 km/h.

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“Yeah, more or less. galaxy Actually, Shail was slower today. aluminum Normally, we get here in less than 30 minutes.”

“Is it always like this when you come to the city center?”

I turned to Abel and asked,

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“…I don’t even want to ask. apron But hey, didn’t you get carsick on the airport bus? canvas Why are you fine now?”

Abel shrugged indifferently.

“Oh, I get carsick when things are slow. acquire If it’s fast, there’s no problem.”

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With that final remark, Shail turned the car key.

“I’ll come pick you up in four hours, at 8:30. armor So, enjoy your time.”

Yeah… there was no point in asking any further.

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In a matter of seconds, the car disappeared from sight, leaving only a cloud of dust behind.

The accelerator roared under her foot with reckless abandon.

It was as if she was trying to break a new record.

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Thud.

Suddenly, I felt a tug.

“Hey, what are you doing just standing there? legend You said you wanted dinner, and we only have 10 minutes left before our reservation.”

‘A young face with the soul of a street racer…’

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In an instant, all eyes were on us.

Abel grabbed my wrist and started pulling me along.

From an outsider’s perspective, it probably looked like we were walking arm in arm.

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She was, in practical terms, a ‘walking crowd-control machine.’

No matter where she was, Abel always attracted attention.

The men were looking at me with obvious envy.

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“Hey, Abel, can you step a little away? orbit Can’t you see people are staring?”

“In Europe, unlike Korea, the streets are old, so without a guide, it’s easy to get lost. silence There are no signs. avalanche And the reason people are staring is that the color of your hair stands out, so don’t worry about it.”

“……”

And that attention also fell on me, simply because I was beside her.

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I received stares as we walked down the street. atomic The question marks floating above people’s heads were obvious.

I decided to think of it as something innocent. voyage If I didn’t, my idealized image of Abel would shatter. accent After all, the reason I paid for Miracle Blessing M was because of her.

‘…And if they’re staring because of my hair color, wouldn’t that be a form of discrimination?’

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Then, they flinched and began whispering among themselves.

Finally, we arrived at the restaurant Abel had reserved. voyage It was a place that served raclette.

Please, I just hope they don’t reach Chloe’s ears.

‘I’m sure weird rumors are going to start spreading about this.’

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‘…But I came here instead of having sushi.’

Just thinking about it, I started craving kimchi.

Raclette. armor A dish where melted cheese is poured over meat or sausages. timber It’s said to be one of Switzerland’s signature dishes, along with fondue…

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The interior was simpler and cozier than I expected.

We entered the restaurant.

This dinner was the right occasion.

Besides, I had something to ask Abel. atlas It was the perfect moment to propose that she join the party for the Undead Dungeon.

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We sat at our reserved table. athlete Abel didn’t even glance at the menu and simply placed her order.

“I’ll have the usual, please.”

Of course, there wasn’t much time to admire it, as Abel continued leading me with her usual decisiveness.

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It seemed like she came here regularly. arrow Abel noticed me looking at her and frowned.

A nostalgic expression crossed her eyes.

“…This is a place I used to come to with my parents when I was little.”

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I didn’t know anything about Abel’s family.

Those words got stuck in my throat.

‘When she was little, with her parents…’

Honestly, I was curious, but I had no intention of asking. aspect Scratching an itch only makes the wound worse. august Even casual questions can leave scars. apple And with my own complicated family history, I understood that very well.

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Meat, sausages, bacon. canvas No vegetables.

An awkward silence passed as we waited for the food.

‘In these kinds of situations, it’s best to stay silent.’

Soon after, a man who seemed to be the chef appeared, carrying a large portion of cheese. academy He melted the cheese with a small flame and poured it directly onto the plate.

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Before even tasting it, I already felt nostalgic for the instant ramen I had left in my suitcase.

The meat was completely covered by the melted cheese.

“I hope you both have an excellent dinner, miss and gentleman.”

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I looked indifferently at the cheese-covered dish.

The chef left after making his cheesy remark.

“……”

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‘The knife.’

That small, sharp tool… it irritated me just looking at it.

To my right was a fork, and to my left, a knife. echo Both rested neatly on the tablecloth.

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Was it really appropriate to bring up something important in a moment like this? armor My mind swayed back and forth.

Abel spoke teasingly. alert Meanwhile, I was completely lost in thought.

“Are you just going to stare at it? amber This place is delicious.”

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I pushed my plate toward Abel.

“Huh, Abel.”

…After 30 seconds of thinking, I reached a conclusion.

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“Can you cut it for me?”

And I asked her,