NOVEL FROG Chapter 74
Sowol thought.
Is Lee Hyun showing more interest in Arisha than in her or Lena?
Of course, she understood why Lee Hyun was interested in Arisha more. Unlike herself or Lena, Arisha was still incomplete.
He is the magnificent master, Lee Hyun.
He was someone who dedicated himself to teaching his disciples.
Hasn’t she experienced it herself?
With that in mind, it made sense that he wanted to show more interest in Arisha to help her complete herself faster.
So, she could understand that.
“But I can’t accept it.”
As Sowol mumbled with a pouty face, Layla, who was checking papers in front of her, let out a bitter smile.
Sowol had been grumbling for an hour since she came to their lodging.
Seeing her sulking like that while the paperwork piled up reminded Layla of the old days.
“Then shouldn’t you make him aware of it?”
“Make him aware?”
“Like, confessing.”
“Huh? Are you going to keep saying weird things? What I want is for the master to be completely enchanted by my charm and confess to me! Do you know who I am? The heir of the Eastern Trading Company and the Saint of Swords! No matter how great my master is, isn’t it more precious to have me?”
Her appearance may have changed, but her insides remained the same.
Layla sighed at the same old words from Sowol and shook her head.
“But if you stay like this, nothing will happen.”
“That’s…”
“And the Mistress of Colorless also likes the master, you know.”
“Th-That’s true, but…”
“Someone like the Mistress of Colorless can be quite bold. Right now, she’s probably holding back due to embarrassment, but if she suddenly bursts, it’ll be a quick ride.”
“……..”
“What if the master accepts the Mistress of Colorless?”
“That can’t be. No way! My master wouldn’t fall for someone else’s ploys?!”
“Exactly. It’s all about who moves first.”
Layla handed over the papers.
Unable to process the paperwork piling up in front of her, Sowol buried her face in her hands.
“But… it’s hard to stay calm in front of my master…”
“That’s how confessing is, after all.”
“You talk as if it’s someone else’s problem.”
“It’s still someone else’s problem… Oh! Right! Aren’t we going on vacation soon?”
This time, Class A achieved first place in the year, and they were heading to Emerald Beach.
Wouldn’t it be a good opportunity?
Layla whispered in a kind tone to the hesitating Sowol.
“We’ll take the master to the fabulous pool at Emerald Resort. And there, you’ll show off your swimsuit.”
“Ohhh…”
“Anyway, you’re beautiful enough on the outside…”
“…you’re saying it’s only on the outside…?”
“You’ll get closer to the master. He’ll be flustered at the sight of the Saint acting differently from usual, right?”
“Y-Yeah, that’s for sure.”
“While shaking the master’s heart, you’d confess shyly.”
“Confess…!!”
“If that happens, the master might start seeing the Saint as a woman, right?”
To Lee Hyun, Sowol was just a disciple.
But now they were both adults. What was there to be afraid of?
“And then you’d gently kiss his lips…”
“A-Ah, ahhh…”
Seeing Sowol, whose face turned red and didn’t know what to do, Layla gave her a thumbs-up.
“Then you’ll be able to capture the master.”
“Do you think it’s possible?”
“After all, you’re beautiful enough on the outside.”
Sowol shot Layla a side-eye.
Just “enough on the outside”?
Her insides were just as smooth as silk, you know!
But there was no need to bring that up right now.
Just thinking about the upcoming Emerald Resort was overwhelming enough.
Ah, hugging my master and kissing those moist lips…
Just thinking about it made her lower belly warm.
Shivering, Sowol gasped with her blushing face, and Layla grabbed her tightly.
“Let’s do some image training! It’s only a few days away!”
“R-Right! I’ve got to work hard!”
Clenching her fist, Sowol began to prepare for her pink future.
*
“So~ have you confessed yet?”
“Puhwup!!”
Returning to the Ivory Tower for the vacation to fulfill her duties as the Mistress and having tea with Kanon and Yuria, Lena spurted out her drink.
“Cough! Cough!”
“Why are you so surprised?”
Casually munching on cookies, Yuria displayed her usual cheerfulness.
Kanon, who was looking at her with a pitiful expression, shook his head.
“She might have blurted it out, but she’s not wrong. Lena, aren’t you going to confess to Lee Hyun?”
“Th-Th-That’s-”
“Ah! Looks like it’s broken. It’s been used for a long time~.”
Not being able to speak properly and only stuttering, Lena felt flustered while Yuria laughed in delight.
Then, gripping Lena’s hand firmly, she spoke seriously.
“But Lena, you’ve liked Lee Hyun for a long time.”
“H-How do you know?”
“How could I not when it was so obvious?”
“No matter how you looked at it, I didn’t look like a disciple who thinks of her master.”
With Yuria and Kanon’s words, Lena fell into confusion.
She thought she had been hiding it well, but did they catch on?
If that’s the case, does Lee Hyun know too?
What should she do if he does?
“I-I-I-I wouldn’t fit with m-master…”
“Come on, what are you saying? Who wouldn’t fit with the Mistress of the Ivory Tower?”
“Of course Lee Hyun is impressive, but you can’t overlook the youngest Mistress of the Ivory Tower either.”
Shaking like a leaf, Lena clutched her teacup.
She just enjoyed being with her master.
She only approached him because of that, confession or not.
Would he even accept her confession if she did?
Lena thought of Lee Hyun.
He was always gentle and considerate, thinking of others. Many people surrounded him.
Not just Sowol, the Saint of Swords.
Even Arisha, who was currently the center of his attention.
Thinking of those absurdly beautiful and capable people made Lena feel insignificant.
“…W-Would the master accept me…?”
“Oh my! For someone like Lena, he would be honored!”
“Well, Lena is pretty, capable, and kind, so if you confess, no one would say no.”
Yuria and Kanon’s encouragement continued.
The self-esteem that had shrunk began to fill up little by little.
Finally, Lena raised her head slightly.
“W-Would that really work…?”
“I’m telling you it will!”
“You’re going to Emerald Resort this time, right? How about confessing there?”
Confessing. Just hearing the word made her heart race.
Lena covered her face.
Her flushed face slowly cooled against her cold hands, bringing forth daydreams.
A dark, beautiful beach.
Two people on that beach.
A thick man’s arm resting on her shoulder while sitting on the sandy shore.
She leans in a little, drawn to it. The warmth and good scent tickle her nose.
“Lena. I like you too.”
Ah, his low voice melts her heart.
She had always been someone without confidence.
That voice melted her frozen self with such ease.
With him holding her, she looked up, and Lee Hyun brought his lips to hers.
His hand traced up to her ample bosom.
His gentle touch sent chills through her body like an electric shock…
“W-Whaaa!!”
“What?! What?!”
“What are you thinking…?”
Lena trembled.
It was a sight that made her lower belly thump with just the thought.
Desperately suppressing a nosebleed from the sheer imagination, Lena glanced around cautiously.
“Sh-Should I give it a shot…?”
“Yeah! Yeah!”
“Those who challenge are always beautiful.”
“…But what if it goes wrong?”
Lena’s complexion turned pale in an instant.
What if she couldn’t treat him like a master anymore if it all went south?
The fear of that sent her shaking, and Yuria tilted her head in confusion.
“Do you really think Lee Hyun would treat you differently if your confession flopped?”
“Um…”
Would Lee Hyun really do that? Would a kind and good person like him treat her differently just because the situation changed?
No way. Her master wouldn’t be that kind of person.
With that thought, Lena clenched her fists tightly.
Emerald Beach.
She resolved to confess to him there.
*
The day to head to Emerald Beach arrived.
Some students who returned home for the break and others who stayed at the academy were gathered.
The ones who returned home would come to Emerald Beach on their own, so she just had to lead the academy students.
“Hmmm…”
How long had it been since she waited by the dimension magic circle at the academy?
A group of students was approaching this way.
“Ah! It’s the teacher~!”
Leading the pack was Arisha.
Wearing a white dress that matched her bright atmosphere, she scampered up and stood in front of me, glancing shyly.
“You look great.”
With her radiant long blonde hair elegantly braided and her ivory skin complementing the white dress, it matched her bright vibe perfectly.
At my words, Arisha stared at me blankly before patting my chest.
“Hehe~. I feel good because you said that, teacher! But that kind of thing should only be said to me. Others might misunderstand.”
“Yeah, yeah, I got it. By the way, is everyone here?”
The students staying at the dormitory…
They’re all here. Then shall we go right away?
I led the students toward the dimension magic circle.
After paying the necessary fees to the wizard there and designating Emerald Resort, we stepped onto the magic circle, which began to glow as the surroundings transformed.
“Ooh.”
The sea came into view.
Students gasped in awe at the beautiful emerald sea and golden beach.
“Wow!! Teacher! I’m so excited! What amazing things are going to happen here?!”
I just hope nothing too wild happens.