I Tried to Become a Worthless Scumbag to Break Our Engagement for His Happiness, but Instead I Was Hugged, Kissed, and Sworn Eternal Love by the Ice Knight (BL) - CHAPTER 50

After that mock battle, Fleck was told by Heliosphere that Lord Brave no longer called her so rudely. Apparently, he had come to understand with his own body that the work Heliosphere was advancing was an urgent task. Taking that frozen flower made him repent—so Fleck’s devotion as a believer in Heliosphere only deepened.

Still, the fact did not change that Heliosphere was a knight and had her duties.
Therefore—

“Lord Rocca, the one to act as bridge between you and the Magic Knight Order shall be none other than me, Third Jego.”

And so it was decided that the paperwork which could be done in the old student council room would be carried by Third Jego. Along with that, he was also entrusted with important summons, which made his back straighten proudly, giving him a rather gallant look. Compared to the first time he had come—energetic and brimming with vigor—his calm demeanor now made Fleck grin, thinking, He must be imitating Heliosphere, huh?

He also heard that Jego had volunteered for the role out of his own wish. In other words, his admiration for Heliosphere had only grown. Fleck, too, was happy to see a fellow believer increase so close at hand.

“I understand.”

After fixing in his mind the sight of Heliosphere nodding with knightly dignity, Fleck smiled at Jego.

“Please take care of us, Lord Jego.”

“Ah, yes!”

The black eyes, slightly different in shade from his own, now shone brighter than before. That made him feel even more like a comrade, so Fleck spoke to Jego casually.

“By the way, Lord Jego, you seem to have magical runaway as well, don’t you?”

During that mock battle the other day, Fleck had learned that many in the Magic Knight Order carried magical runaway. Some said it was a dangerous thing, but Fleck, not knowing that, thought instead, This is the best method, and nodded to himself, thinking of Heliosphere.

After all, magical runaway, by its very nature, could not be controlled. The only ways were to consume the generated magic or to rely on magic tools. Heliosphere, through her strong willpower, could control it to some extent, but not completely. Placing someone with a special constitution like Fleck by her side was one method, but it was far more natural and easier to belong to a place where magic would be consumed as a matter of course. And having others with the same condition nearby surely eased their hearts. That must have been why Heliosphere herself also felt at ease.

That was what Fleck thought. And frighteningly enough, his thought was correct. Centered on Heliosphere, those with mild magical runaway had formed a strong bond. And Jego, too, was one of those with mild magical runaway.

“Y-you can tell…?”

“I have a special constitution that absorbs magic and turns it into no-attribute. That’s why I’m rather good at sensing magic.”

It was for that very reason Fleck worried about the hearts of those affected by Heliosphere’s magical runaway. He had not thought Jego was one of them, but with the atmosphere of that day and this favorable reaction, Fleck felt relieved—her trust had not been harmed.

“I see… As for me, I only suppress it with a magic tool.”

So, saying, Jego touched the knife at his waist. A blade—or something like it—decorated with ornaments that seemed impractical. So that’s what it’s like these days, Fleck thought, recalling the large magic tool once in the Nuno household.

It had been very expensive and troublesome to maintain. Heliosphere had looked apologetic when she said so, and Fleck had answered, It’s fine, I’ll always be with you,—that memory now resurfaced.
Compared to that, things had advanced a great deal. Still, even magic tools must have their limits.
So he was careful to show consideration. Because, in the end, all of this connected back to Heliosphere.

“If you ever find yourself troubled, please rely on me. Ah, and of course, the other magic knights as well.”

“All of us take care to watch over one another, but we are truly grateful for your concern… If anything should happen, I will certainly rely on you.”

After a deep bow, when Jego raised his face, his eyes were filled with deep kindness.