# 39
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Like an idiot, I almost thought he would treat me well and just let it go.
All maids had a purpose.
I know that the maids circle the training ground every time they go into the dorm to catch a glimpse of the knights, even if it's by accident.
I should have just watched from afar, but today I have a mission inside the training hall, so I think I'd like to go in with them and look around as much as I want under the pretext of helping them.
“I can go alone.”
I spoke to the maid, who was full of anticipation, and felt uneasy for no reason.
Honestly, it was difficult for me to carry the picnic basket that contained a large amount of food and heavy cups by myf.
“What? Why alone? How can you carry this alone?”
The maid also raised her voice in surprise, perhaps because she thought I was being rude.
However, perhaps because my mind was as young as my body, I did not obediently want to satisfy that desire.
While I was complaining and leaving with the basket, the maid behind me shouted: “I hate you!” An angry voice rang out.
“I hate you too.”
I shrugged and walked out of the building.
Immediately a lightweight spell was cast on the picnic basket.
“Now this basket looks scary, hahaha!”
She laughed like a villain and moved quickly.
For some reason, it seemed like he was using magic more effectively than when I was an informant.
‘Honestly, when I was learning from the teacher, I thought that he would not give me difficult tasks and would teach me a lot of things.’
I walked for a while, realizing that all that was left was to learn, and as soon as I entered the training hall, I broke the spell again.
“Jack!”
As soon as I called his name, Jack came running over.
"here."
‘Also.’
Jack was truly a Persian knight.
I thought I had done a good job of breaking the spell, and I expected him to help me.
Jack looked at me with wide eyes, perhaps surprised that the weight was heavier than expected, but I pretended not to notice.
Instead, I saw Allen standing in the distance, and I felt uncomfortable because of his frown.
'You really didn't ask for my presence to bother me. …?’
As she approached him with a suspicious mind, suddenly, Allen, who had a murderous look in his eyes, whistled and spoke, leaning on his left leg.
“Is this really what you expected?”
What do you say, little man?
I was astounded by the endless light teasing that made me feel like I was going to scream “Eulrere, choolere” at any moment.
But when I saw Jack standing next to me turn red, I thought it was unfortunate.
Unlike me, who I often heard Jade say things like, “You seduced the teacher,” “You're acting like an idiot,” etc., Jack is an innocent boy.
Moreover, I couldn't allow any misunderstanding to happen because of me.
'Later, there are rumors that my relationship is complicated, so what if I get dumped before he can even confess to Diana?'
Personally, of the men who showed interest in Diana, I thought that Jack, who was half her age, was much better suited than the Thief Prince who was 12 years her senior.
Of course, if you looked at it that way, it would be Prince Peront, who was the most enthusiastic and was his counterpart, but still, what does it mean to be a good friend?
"Not at all! It's a bit strange to hear something like that."
‘Ha! This is a sign of friendship and loyalty!'
I drew a clear line to Alan and told him: “Good job!” She looked at Jack with an expression like this.
However, Jack's face became redder than before and he was looking at me with a strange expression that I had never seen before.
He seems confused or angry.
“What kind of child makes such a complicated expression?”
The child must be a child, but it was clear that he had grown up quickly because he had gone through a lot of hardships.
‘From now on, it will be difficult to love the Duke’s daughter, who is loved by everyone.’
It was a time when I looked at him sadly, and felt sorry for myf.
Suddenly, Allen burst into laughter and took a drink from the picnic basket and handed it to Jack.
“Jack, you look really thirsty.”
Jack stared into the glass without a word and emptied it in one gulp.
“I'm not thirsty at all.”
The weather was nice and cold while I was coming here, so it felt like I was taking a walk.
But it looks like Jack is really thirsty.
At that time, Allen sat me down nearby and gave me a sandwich.
“Eat, and watch while you eat.”
Allen's generous treatment suddenly made me feel better, so I forgot my doubts about him earlier and quickly took the sandwich and thought.
'The person who gives food, is a good person!'
I watched Allen go to fight with Jack, who had been looking bad for a while.
For some reason, Jack's eyes seemed to be on fire.
As expected, the two seemed to be training hard with a sense of competition.
'Ah, the future of the Rexion Knights is bright even in this life.'
So I thought.
* * *
After the game, Allen, who had afternoon classes, went home first.
I waited until Jack put down his weapons and then handed the rest of the sandwich and fruit to Jack.
Knights may not be able to eat well, but they are still growing and may feel hungry at night.
“It's better to share it with other riders and get to know them.”
I think it's because I saw that I couldn't get along with my servants before.
When I look at Jack, it reminds me of myf who used to hang out at the guild.
I couldn't, but I thought it would be good for Jack to get along well with his teammates.
Fortunately, Jack thanked me without saying anything.
Then he offered to take me there and gave me a picnic basket instead, but he wasn't very happy.
“The fighting seemed very intense.”
Both Allen and Jack were about eleven years old, so it was a big mistake to think that the fight was just a children's prank.
I could have returned more comfortably if I used lightning magic, but Jack had to go through all the trouble and return to the dorm, which was a waste of time and energy in many ways.
“It would be nice to get a little more rest during that period and organize the fight today.”
But Jack was stubborn and wouldn't listen to me when I told him he could go alone.
Eventually, I, who had been chasing Jack, started absentmindedly replaying the sparring scene I had just seen.
“Jack seems to have grown much faster than expected, but there are still a lot of gaps.”
Of course, it can't be helped because the progress of what I've learned so far is different.
What was a bit surprising was that Jack, who seemed calm, seemed to have a surprisingly impatient personality and made a lot of mistakes.
Well, considering the two people's reviews of sword-wielding skill in their previous lives, it was indeed expected.
Both Jack and Allen were called geniuses of the century and masters of swordsmanship, but their personalities were completely different.
Most people rated Jack's sword as fast and sharp, and Allen's sword as heavy and deadly.
When I saw Allen's cheerful and angry personality, I secretly suspected that something was wrong, but today, I was surprised to see that he was as serious as he was evaluated.
'Well, anyway, both of them will soon become distinguished knights.'
The two will develop by seeing each other as good competitors and sometimes even friends.
That's when I turned my head and thought it was a very desirable relationship.
"Jack...? Does it hurt? Are you hurt?"
Jack's expression was very dark.
Jack's pale cheeks suddenly turned red as he raised his toes and looked at his face out of concern.
“Did you feel tired from the intense fighting?”
I quickly reached out and touched Jack's forehead.
He winced and took a deep breath.
“I don't have a fever...”
As I tilted my head, Jack suddenly grabbed my hand and pulled it away.
“Oh, you're really hurting.”
I felt embarrassed when I saw Jack's hand holding mine.
The fighting was so intense that my hands were torn apart.
In addition, there were many small wounds and scars that occurred during training.
“Oh my god, does it hurt that much?”
While I was looking around at my hand and feeling anxious, Jack took his hand away. He asked with a serious face.
“Leah, do you like Mr. Allen?”
"What?"
“The distinction between social status is strict, the master may be close to you, and you are the servant, now...”
When I realized the meaning of what he said, I pretended to be confused.
“Are you asking me if I love him?”
Are the kids hot as a group today?
Even if Allen is like this, so is Jack.
I correct my comment that their relationship is good.
Jack has turned into a stranger!
You spoke frankly, looking at Jack, whose face was tense for some reason.
“Honestly, I can't say this to anyone.”
“...oh.”
“He's like a little brother to me.”
“What? Mr. Allen is the same age as me...he’s older than you?”
“Is there a reason? He’s been a baby for a long time, and I heard from the lady that he still holds a doll in his sleep.”
Jack gaped.
This must be a shock too.
I discovered the great secret of the person I thought was my rival.
'I'm sorry, Allen, but I think it's punishment for giving Jack a weird stigma.'
After a while, Jack asked with a calm face, as if he had finally gotten over his shock.
“Then what about me?”
"You? What?"
“Am I like your younger brother too?”
“No, you're a friend.”
Jack, who was thinking about my words with a strange expression, quickly smiled faintly.
"Thank God."
I nodded, remembering the silly thing Jack said a moment ago.
It was funny because the other person was Allen, but when I think about it, I think Jack was thinking about it seriously.
I'm afraid that my friend who came here with me from the orphanage will have a heartache after hitting the wall of social status.
'He's a really good man, but he doesn't know his future, and he can't think about himf and worry about others.'
Of course, Jack will be adopted by Tice, and after being knighted, he will have a title and avoid being a commoner.
Moreover, I have nothing to worry about in this regard.
'Because I know my place well and I'm a person who keeps things well.'
In my previous life, I couldn't rationally handle the feelings of liking someone.
Because just getting recognition for my abilities was difficult.
I didn't have any high expectations in this life either.
'Who would look at me like that in the first place?'