Love Letter From The Future

4. Rynella’s fate is decided by Rynella (41)

It was already early afternoon when I returned to the Percus mansion.

I had just finished eating a light meal with Mr. Reynolds. As if the word that he was a mercenary was not a lie, he ate the meal prepared by the inn in the countryside without complaint.

On the contrary, some young members of the magic corps were only making a slightly rugged expression.

Wizards were precious, and outstanding wizards were even more valuable.

Since he had been treated with respect by his family and then came down to the country estate, he must have been dissatisfied. Even in the meantime, I didn’t even get results, so there was no reward for the hard work.

It would be strange if you were comfortable with it.

Perhaps because of that, some of the members even gave me hostile looks. It seemed that he grew up in a competitive atmosphere befitting members of high-ranking aristocratic families.

Considering the fact that they can’t distinguish who to cooperate with and who to compete with.

Of course, there were no unnecessary conflicts.

It was thanks to Mr. Reynolds warning the members in a solemn voice.

“He might be the son-in-law of the Rainella family. Everyone, be careful with your words and actions.”

It was the day I was publicly nominated as Elsie-senpai’s fiancée.

I sighed and trudged along.

I didn’t know if it was fortunate or unfortunate. Yes, Elsie-senpai was an undeserved wife for me, but I still don’t know Elsie-senpai’s feelings.

I was just confused whether what she had for me was love or longing.

It was when I entered the drawing room of the mansion with such a complicated feeling.

Two people were already there.

Except for Leto, Yuren, and me, there were only a few men in the party.

Thinking that way, I felt like I knew why Leah was especially angry. Four of the six guests were women, so it was only natural that the jealous Leah would be dissatisfied.

If only Leto and Yuren had been brought, Lia’s attitude would have softened a lot.

Of course, judging from the current situation, this was nothing more than a vain delusion.

Originally, it is normal for no one to miss a gathering of the same s*x, but before I knew it, the two of them had a meeting without me.

Apparently, I was excluded from the same-s*x group in their hearts.

As I cleared my throat, Leto and Yuren looked at me. Only then did I ask with a bit of sadness.

“… … what are the men doing? Yuren aside from that, Leto, you’re a guy who likes women too.”

“Ian, let’s say I have money to pay. Are you going to touch the money then?”

I was dumbfounded by Leto’s stupid question.

“What nonsense are you talking about? Why am I touching my friend’s money?”

“That’s it… Well, they’re opponents you can’t touch in the first place.”

The answer that came out in a blunt voice was still puzzling.

However, it was clear that Leto would criticize him if he inquired into the meaning of the words again. Primary criticisms such as hearing that the swordsmanship department is stupid because of this.

I didn’t have the hobby of taking swear words. I decided to stop paying attention to Leto.

Instead, my eyes moved to Yuren.

The expression on his face as he slapped the table with his card, saying, “Tak,” was also plain.

“Hey, is there anything fun? Blades, blood, battle… I didn’t mean to intervene to help my sister… … .”

“Meddling?”

“Since my sister cries so much at night, I need some advice… Oops, was this a secret?”

At the same time, Yuren smiled strangely.

He was a mysterious, handsome man no matter how he looked.

The only downside was that he was so handsome that he often thought of wanting to beat him.

In the first place, he had to compete with Yu-Ren to achieve the Baek Middle Ages, so he was not an opponent that he could hit just because he wanted to.

It looked like Yuren might have something to ask, but I decided to stop.

It was a car that had news that could soothe Yuren’s boredom. There was no reason to delay the joy of a friend.

It was information I had to share with my friends anyway. It didn’t change anything just because it was revealed to a few people a little earlier.

Yuren’s expression brightened noticeably after hearing my brief explanation of the situation.

“A battle at last?!”

“I do not know yet. Maybe there won’t be a battle… … .”

“No, it’s an unconditional battle!”

Yuren said with a strangely certainty.

“Ian, did I tell you last time? It’s not just demons who can control demon beasts. The Dark Priest can also control the Witchbeasts, but why didn’t the Dark Priest call the Witchbeast to the forest?”

“… … To avoid being discovered?”

“Of course, there must be a reason for that. But have they been discovered now?”

A low sigh escaped Leto’s mouth.

He put his hand on his forehead as if he was already in pain.

“Then it’s all about fighting now… Either belatedly summoning the Witchbeast, or having enough power to not need the Witchbeast.”

“Seeing as he showed himself, it must be said that the preparations are complete. If so, the latter with high probability?”

The voices of Leto, who relieved the headache, and Yuren, who were excited, formed a strange harmony.

Each of those words pointed to one conclusion.

I don’t know what awaits me in the forest, but inevitably a battle will break out.

Of course I didn’t agree with that.

“Maybe there is no Mitram in that forest. Will he catch his tail so easily?”

“… … Will I get caught?”

Still confident, Yuren showed off that suspicious smile.

“The Dark Priest doesn’t get out of hiding easily. If the main body is waiting, it will be near where it appeared.”

How could the escort knights of the Holy Kingdom know the circumstances of the Dark Church so well?

I snorted inwardly, but I couldn’t help but feel an ominous feeling.

I have to tell you to prepare well.

So, with the words to be conveyed to the party organized in my head, I started preparing to head for the forest.

**

The next morning, a hastily organized search party set out.

The magic brigade of the Rainella family included in the search party was an external army.

Because we had the duty to inform them of our destination, the family members of the House of Percus knew our destination as well as our goal.

Naturally, Lia immediately expressed her desperate objection.

“… … No, no, absolutely no!”

Even right before departure, Leah showed no sign of letting me go.

Originally, at this point, my father or older brother should have intervened to dissuade Lia, but today they did not.

It was just that he couldn’t stand out because of his face, but at heart it meant that he was the same as Lia.

In the end, I had to take on Lia’s objection alone, and a sigh leaked out of my mouth.

“Lea, you have to go. This isn’t just a problem for the Percus family… … .”

“If it’s not just a problem for the Percus family, why should my brother step in? You can wait for the Central Army!”

When I was putting on a puzzled expression, Sir Irene stepped up.

Since the previous meeting, Sir Irene had often stood out by Lia’s side. It seemed that he was following the instructions of ‘I’ from the future.

“Lia-sama, Master is one of the key members of the search party. Even if the Rainella Magic Corps is an exception, we definitely need someone to lead the other forces.”

“… … Then, let someone else lead it!”

“On a battlefield where life is at stake, the commander’s judgment soon becomes the boundary between life and death. Recognition from colleagues is just as important as that responsibility.”

Otherwise, there was a risk that instructions would be entangled or delayed in urgent situations.

Not to mention, I had a bad relationship with Mitram.

Once you’ve tied a knot, you also need to know how to cut it. It was not a nobleman who neglected responsibility because he could die.

In the end, Lia, who was at a loss for words, mobilized her last resort.

“No no… No matter what! If you have to go, take me too!”

“… … Leah.”

I had to sigh again and shake my head.

I couldn’t go along with Leah’s complaints any longer. I asked Sir Irene.

“Sir Irene, please. Please take good care of Leah.”

“I will do my best… I am fed up with escort failures now.”

Sir Irene smiled bitterly and shook my hand.

In the end, Lia could not overcome Sir Irene’s strength and was dragged along.

“Ah, Sir Irene! Let go of this! My brother might die now… … !”

I left Leah’s plea behind and said goodbye to my parents one last time.

“I’m coming.”

“Ian… … .”

My father had a particularly sad expression on his face.

“Remember, if you get involved with the Dark Church, there will always be regret and pain. Do not trust their tongues.”

It was something I was familiar with.

I deliberately pretended nothing was wrong.

“Don’t worry, father. I will come back unscathed.”

My father shook my hand, my mother held me in her arms for a long time, and Aaron silently patted me on the shoulder.

My colleagues also had a short farewell time with their close friends.

Senior Elsie was arguing to her father what a wonderful person I was, and the saintess comforted my mother by saying that she would protect my life without fail.

Seria received another ruby ore from brother Aaron.

It was probably meant to cheer.

Before I knew it, I was the one who risked my life in battle. Even so, seeing the sad faces of my family leaving me, my heart was full.

I made a sincere commitment.

This time, I will come back without getting hurt as much as possible.

Of course, like most things in the world, it was a promise that couldn’t come true as planned.

As soon as I ran into what appeared to be civilians out of nowhere in the woods, I yelled.

“… … All ready for battle!”

It was because there were faces I knew among them.

They were missing persons.

The neighbors who became Mitram’s test subjects screamed and pounced on us.