After I Stopped Sponsoring, the Female Leads Began Obsessing Over Me

22 – If you accept my confession, will you stop blocking my path?

[ The other party is typing chat…]

A message popped up on Ian’s terminal.

After waiting for a while, Sylvia’s reply did not arrive.

[ Ian ] : Hey. Are you sure you’re not planning on hitting the Kirtos terminal?

[Sylvia] : Ha?

[Sylvia] : No! I was wondering how much I should pay for it!

“You’re thinking about it for a long time.”

Ian thought of giving it a twist, but gave up.

It’s fun to tease, but if you hurt Sylvia’s pride for nothing, it could ruin their relationship.

Sylvia is not a person who likes to receive one-sided situations. She would rather not try to reciprocate outright the favor she received from her. She must have been really late calculating the value of the information she handed over.

Just.

[Ian] : Nothing to worry about.

[Sylvia] : …Nothing to worry about. Frost bears are a level 5 endangered species. It is a high risk species. In addition, it is not a halfway strategy, but a weakness.

[Sylvia] : Is that all? This was exactly the information I needed. The results from that information were also good. Emilia, that detestable fox-like b*tch.

[Sylvia] : Pretend you didn’t see the chat just now. A stray cat passing by hit me. I respect Miss Emilia as a rival. If rumors spread, they’d think Ian was the culprit and bury her? Anyway. It was essential information for me, so I will definitely pay for it.

As expected.

We give back what we receive.

Whether it’s grace or resentment, it’s a value that I like.

[ Ian ] : I know.

[Sylvia] : …Yes?

[Ian] : I know what you value most.

[Sylvia] : How? I’ve never told anyone.

However, you have to be careful about getting into fights like this.

[ Ian ] : Don’t try to secretly dig up an informant?

[Sylvia] : Chet.

[Ian] : Anyway, give me what I need as a reward.

[Sylvia] : Is it necessary?

For this occasion, I flipped through the pamphlets of the Laurent Merchant Chamber.

Lunar, a mineral whose grade is not that high, but whose performance is similar to that of the grade two higher. The fact that it was a mineral created under the influence of the moon was perfect for the upcoming main scenario.

What Ian needed was an ore of Lunar.

[Sylvia] : Lunar… A refined mineral?

[Ian] : As pure as possible, and as large as possible for carrying around.

For a while there was no reply from Sylvia.

But, you must worry about where to use it.

[Sylvia] : If you need a weapon, I can give it to you.

[Ian]: No. That’s enough. Please as soon as possible

Sir.

The corner of Ian’s mouth went up.

◆

Afternoon.

As always, the combat training practice schedule was set.

Practice schedules are set almost every day.

It is a story that there is not much time left until combat training.

In this practice of ‘combat training’, you have to enter the area where monsters actually appear and subdue them.

Although it is an environment pre-controlled by professors to some extent, it is of course dangerous.

A practice in which many minor injuries and some serious injuries actually occur.

As much as that, Lichten Academy is serious about cultivating cadets’ combat skills, and naturally, ‘combat training’ is a core class for a semester.

Looking at it this way, it is only natural to keep the cadets in a state of tension.

That’s how the practice started.

The theme this time is various terrain features and raids.

You can make things like this with mana dolls? At the training ground I wanted to, I went through the obstacles at a speed that wasn’t bad this time.

“This side! This time it smells from this side! No, it smells!”

In fact, this time, Danya’s performance was great.

As the practice progressed, the level of difficulty increased, and the efficiency of the average, who was in charge of the searcher in the team, began to decline little by little. Most of the abilities are close to average.

“I’m sorry. I’m in the Reconnaissance Faculty and I can’t do anything.”

“Heng. Don’t worry too much. This Lady Danya is excellent!”

They are wagging their tails as if they are enjoying their activities.

At some point, the tail gradually starts to shine.

‘But isn’t this a hairy cat’s tail?’

If I had to ask, would it be the Persian cat? Or maybe like a fox.

Seeing the wagging tail makes me want to pet it at least once.

I was walking with that thought in mind when Danya turned around and our eyes met.

— Shareuk. Shriek.

After that, for some reason, Danya’s tail gently touches her face, tickling her.

“Danya. Lower your tail.”

Instead of answering, Danya’s eyes narrowed slightly.

He looks back and slightly sticks out his tongue, but there is no such thing as a fire fox.

So today’s practice produced not bad results.

The instructor’s voice is heard.

“Team 13! Today is not too bad. 7Th place!”

It is a kind of routine to listen to the instructor’s evaluation, take a break, and share praise.

Team 13. Most of the compliments were directed to Ian. This time, thanks to the search activity, Danya also acquired a portion of the stake.

Ian leaned against the wall to catch his breath.

No matter how talented you are, it is not easy to tank with the body of a wizard.

As I was doing that, Yulan, white on the outside and black on the inside, sneaked up to me.

“Ahahahaha. It’s a bit disappointing.”

Yulan feels sorry for you.

Ian opened his mouth in an unparalleled kindness at the unexpected good news.

“If you have any complaints, it’s okay to go to another team. Shall I ask the instructor?”

“No no. That’s not what I meant. Don’t get me wrong, Mr. Ian! I mean, to the end, I want you to give me a chance to show my abilities more actively…”

‘Tsk.’

Ian clicked her tongue into her.

At some point, I was naturally treated as the leader of Team 13.

Since then, Yulan has been suppressing his divine power.

“I told you. You are our group’s special move. It’s better to hide your abilities as much as possible.”

“Ahahahaha. Is that so?”

This is the guy who tried to trigger the brainwashing from the handshake. It is unknown what is hiding behind the divine power that seems like healing.

Thanks to that, I have the feeling that my body is being split twice, whether it be tanking or washing dishes.

‘People get stronger as they grow.’

I am satisfied because I feel that my growth is accelerating.

That’s how you deal with the complaints of the Shayam cultists.

“Team 7! You guys seem to be getting late. Don’t let go of the tension!”

Lina’s Joe arrived late.

As always, Lina will glance over here and go her own way. Ever since her speed run, she’s been a passing Lina who doesn’t particularly speak to her.

By the way.

This time she comes straight this way.

Ian partly turned his head.

“Ian.”

But two sharp syllables that point to him exactly.

You can’t just ignore it.

When I turned my head, Lina narrowed her eyebrows and was looking at me.

‘It’s a sh*t-chewed face.’

The Lina seen on the screen is definitely different from the current Lina.

More than anything else, I can see the poison in Lina now.

A different side to Lina Roswell, who was always kind, caring, and popular as the so-called ‘kind heroine’.

The suspicion that started from Rina’s attitude toward Pompon was growing like a snowball in her.

She opened her mouth sharply.

“Tell me.”

“What?”

“Did you hate that I turned you down?”

There was no gentleness or kindness in Lina’s voice.

“No. Didn’t I tell you? I’m not interested in you.”

“But. Why are you blocking my way like that? Didn’t you change your strategy? Do you think I’ll look at you if you get in the way?”

It is hostility that has pushed away her kindness.

Murderous intentions also appear and hide at first glance.

Jerobeok, jeobeok.

Lina comes to her nose and stops.

She whispers.

“You know, Ian. I don’t believe you’ve changed.”

“……”

“Change, you? That Ian? It can’t be.”

“……”

“If you accept my confession even now, would you stop doing this?”

Fishik. Lina smiled.

It’s ridicule.

I get goose bumps at first glance at her changed appearance.

Is this what Lena Roswell really looks like?

Where did Lina, who is loved by everyone, go?

Was everything she saw on the screen acting?

Ian swallowed her dry saliva.

I realized at the same time.

At this rate, just avoiding and ignoring would not solve the problem.

“Lina.”

Ian opened her mouth.

She uttered an infinitely cold voice that surprised even herself.

“You don’t seem to understand, so I’ll tell you clearly.”

But she didn’t bother to stop talking.

Even Lina’s round eyes, as if surprised, did not become an obstacle.

Only then did Ian notice her.

The long-awaited heroine of Fanta X Arka beyond the screen, the bright girl who was loved by everyone, Lina Roswell, did not exist here.

The moment you possess the game, this place is only reality.

That was the reason why her voice was cold enough to dry her throat.

“Ian Black Angus you think is not here. I will not be interested in you in the future, so don’t be mistaken and go.”

Whatever.

The die is thrown.

◆

Late night.

Academy female dormitory.

Lina fell face down on her own desk.

A few presents from her friends spilled over, but she didn’t care.

Ian’s cold voice lingered in my ears.

‘Why are you doing this to me? It’s your fault.’

It was unfair.

It was Ian who stood in her way.

No training, no practice.

Everyone gets grades just ahead of themselves.

‘You know how difficult it is if I don’t get a scholarship.’

I know that it was Ian who prepared the necessary supplies for her desk. I secretly ate the lunch he had brought me. I hated it, but at the same time I was grateful.

But I didn’t have that feeling anymore.

I was rather angry.

‘They took care of me like that, too.’

The reason why they didn’t take care of things like lunch boxes and preparations now was obvious.

One day, he was looking for an opportunity to shake himself like this.

To make Ian depend on himself, and to shake himself like this at the critical moment.

– Dripping.

Lina pushed all the presents that were adorning her desk into one corner. It was something that her friends had in mind, but it was not something she knew now.

Instead, she unfolded the paper she had just received.

— Ian Black Angus Analytical Report

— The target is an earth attribute mage, and it seems to mainly collect the surrounding metal elements and use them to strengthen the body… (Omitted)… Possible weaknesses are as follows.

— ＜ It is highly likely to be affected by the ratio of elements composing the surrounding environment. ＞

— ＜ Areas with high humidity, watery seas, rivers, or swamps are recommended as targets. ＞

Tok tok.

Lina knocked on the desk.

The place where the final practice of ‘combat training’ will take place is a top secret known only to some professors. But she had already heard information about the place.

Finally, there are some swampy areas.

“……”

There were several reasons why Ian was reluctant.

But I don’t remember her anymore.

It was just placed in front of her as an obstacle.

Lina muttered softly.

“I wish it had just disappeared.”

In the cold moonlight, the tips of her hair were dyed blue.