NOVEL WEB chapter 126
Chapter 51、Invitation
Looking at the golden-haired youth who shone into the room like sunlight, Emon was momentarily taken aback:
“Mu En… Young Master?”
“What’s wrong? Surprised to see me? Or…”
Mu En thought for a moment and joked:
“Are you complaining that I haven’t come to see you for so long?”
“…”
“Forgive me, it’s been a month and I couldn’t find the time. Besides, I thought it would be somewhat inappropriate to come see you before the results came out.”
Mu En walked closer and placed the fruits he bought on the nearby table.
“Although I’d love to peel an apple for you, it feels a bit too gay, so you might as well do it yourself and take care of yourself.”
“…”
“Hmm? Why are you keeping your head down and not speaking?”
Mu En sat on the chair, looking at the silent Emon with his head lowered, and laughed:
“You’re not crying from being touched, are you? Although I’m handsome and charming, you mustn’t fall in love with me; we’re just friends.”
“Mu En Young Master…” Emon suddenly spoke, his voice low and choked with emotion.
“Hmm?”
“Why did you come to see me?”
“Why? Isn’t it normal to visit a friend?”
“But I…” Emon suddenly raised his head, regret and guilt bursting forth in his eyes.
“But I…”
“Alright.”
Mu En seemed to know what he was going to say, reaching out to pat his shoulder, interrupting him.
“I wouldn’t care about such things; that wasn’t your intention, was it?”
Saying this, Mu En smiled again:
“I don’t have much time to visit, so let’s not talk about such heavy topics.”
“…”
Emon stared blankly at the golden-haired youth before him, who was exactly as he remembered yet completely different, and he suddenly felt the negative emotions accumulated over a month of regret and guilt melting away under the gaze of those gentle blue eyes, as if the snow under the sun was gradually dissolving.
“Hmm.”
……
“How’s the food?”
“Not bad.”
“And the accommodation?”
“Pretty good.”
“Is the nurse pretty?”
“…Pretty.”
“What about home?”
“They wrote a letter saying they misunderstood me, and we’ve restored our relationship. They even made me the primary heir as compensation.”
“Family always prioritizes interests; you can’t trust too much. You still have to rely on yourself.”
“I know.”
On a warm afternoon, the two engaged in casual conversation.
Until the doctor walked into the room with a stern expression, pointing at the time towards Mu En.
“Haha, then I’ll take my leave.”
Mu En, who had lost track of time, smiled awkwardly and then bid farewell.
“Well then, goodbye, Aemon.”
“Mm.”
Aemon nodded, looking somewhat anxious.
It wasn’t until Mu En was about to walk out of the room that he seemed to muster his courage and said:
“Goodbye, Mu En.”
Mu En did not turn back; she merely paused her steps slightly and then walked away more briskly.
……
……
“What should I do next?”
After leaving the ward, a cheerful Mu En stretched and glanced at the overcast sky.
“It looks like it’s going to rain.”
That’s not good.
Tomorrow is the open day.
The day after tomorrow is the date with the senior, ah no, it’s the time to repay the senior. If it rains too long, that wouldn’t be nice.
“How about hiring a great magician to disperse the rain?”
Mu En rubbed his chin, deep in thought.
In terms of conditions, this matter is feasible; it’s just about driving away the rain, something any mage above the level of a Secret Art can accomplish.
But after all, this is the imperial capital of Belrand. Engaging in such celestial disturbances here could easily get one arrested on charges of endangering the capital.
Even the son of a duke cannot act recklessly in a place like this.
“Forget it, let’s take it one step at a time.”
Mu En quickly felt at ease and headed toward the dormitory.
With the date approaching, planning ahead is essential.
“Mu En, is that you?”
Just as he had taken a few steps, a familiar voice called out to him.
“It’s you, Shali.”
Mu En turned his head, looking in the direction of the voice.
Then, he saw the familiar double braid and somewhat oversized black-rimmed glasses come into view.
Shali Flandre, the girl with whom he had a small misunderstanding.
“What a coincidence! You’re here too…”
Mu En almost blurted it out but quickly realized and swallowed the words about the hospital.
Saying “you’re also at the hospital” could only lead to trouble.
“Is there something you need to talk to me about?” Mu En blinked and smiled as he asked.
“No… no, it’s just a coincidence that we ran into each other.”
Shali adjusted her large black-rimmed glasses, her cheeks slightly flushed:
“Actually, I just wanted to ask if the cake I made last time was good?”
“Cake? What cake…”
Mu En instinctively replied, but his expression immediately froze.
The cake!
The cake that Shali had given him!
He had thrown it all away during the fight with Aimon, never having a bite!
“Ah? You mean the cake I gave to you before?”
Shali tilted her head, puzzled:
“Did you not eat it, Mu En?”
“I ate it! I ate it!”
Mu En exclaimed.
“I ate it all! Not a single piece left!”
Just kidding, if I said I threw the cake away at this moment, I’m afraid the academy would go wild with rumors about me playing with the feelings of young girls!
And I wouldn’t be able to refute it.
“Is that so?”
Shali showed an embarrassed smile:
“Well then, Mu En, how did you find the cake?”
“Delicious!”
“Eh? Instant reply?”
Shali scratched her cheek, looking troubled:
“Actually, I’d prefer if you could think about it more carefully and give me a more accurate answer, like about the texture and sweetness and such…”
“This is the result of my careful consideration!”
Mu En stared into Shali’s eyes and said seriously:
“Your cake has left me speechless; I can’t find any flaws!”
This was the truth.
Because Mu En really couldn’t find any flaws.
“Is… is that so?”
Faced with Mu En’s sincere praise, Shali’s face turned bright red, and even Mu En, in a daze, could see wisps of steam rising from the top of her head.
“Mu En, saying this… no matter how you put it… is a bit too much…”
“No, it’s Shali who lacks confidence in herself. You need to believe in your cake! Believe that it’s the best!”
“Is… is that so?”
After being showered with compliments by Mu En, Shali immediately felt dizzy, her speech becoming a bit incoherent.
Seeing this, Mu En prepared to make a quick escape; if they continued to chat and the girl noticed something was off, it wouldn’t be good.
“Does Shali have anything else to do? If not…”
“I have one more thing!”
“Hmm?”
“Um…”
It seemed to be something difficult to say; Shali lowered her head, gripping the hem of her dress tightly. After hesitating for a long time, she finally stammered:
“Actually, after I went back and thought about it carefully, using something as cheap as cake to apologize seems a bit too disrespectful for someone of Mu En’s status.
I should use something more significant to show my sincerity.
So… I was wondering if Mu En would be free during the open day?”