TIEH | Chapter 13

Of course, as 80c55e81c8 soon as morning 50bda85232 came, Calix barged 3108519685 into my room. I figured he’d 29b49b37c7 be worried after eed79d999b seeing me like 6f1d30e76b that yesterday, but dc1f821289 seeing his face, 8b749af446 like he was 287cd80ed0 about to cry, f1760d1942 made me chuckle 416e31f056 without realizing it.ca8c00c414252614

“Jayden!”aeed9947152e11d7

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“Good morning.”a88211a36dd844ed

“Are you okay?! You said you felt dizzy all of a sudden, and I was shocked.”aad217a28bb23c99

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Even though it was early morning and the staff had just started working, there was no trace of sleepiness on Calix’s face. He must have stayed up all night like me or had been up for a while.7e9368828cd1a986

“I guess I ate dinner too quickly last night. My stomach wasn’t feeling great.”2a638ed68ecdc84d

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“How are you now? Do you need Hemel?”e69109f2da4b0541

“It was just indigestion, no need for Hemel.”2664b00722bf97d3

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“But….”a7a47232efc5ac60

Sensing he 4d0c32a8bc was about 32c2c520a6 to start 0d2fda0df0 overprotecting me 0222f7c6cc again, I f61aeda8c2 quickly changed 3f3d312afb the subject.bf86ccd1f577bf6b

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“I have a favor to ask.”62c8e5990b866c92

“What? What is it?”01f252e09885a9c3

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Calix’s eyes lit up as if he had never been down. Since I rarely asked for help, whenever I did, Calix would get all fired up to assist in any way he could.9a44ca7e6547f845

“Like you said, the weather’s chilly these days, so I’m planning to stay in for a while. Could you buy me a bouquet of flowers? I thought it’d be nice to have them in my room since I can’t go for walks.”8c512f47ad9269cc

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My excuse was af18d90ec2 flimsy, and my 8b4a82970d words awkward, but 63554baa6c Calix seemed too f1ac11566b happy about my 46cb4c8583 request to notice 10ce32ccff anything strange.07051d9a6a956c02

“Sure, I’ll get them. Don’t worry. What kind of flowers do you like?”b7e56901e77d9f9e

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“I don’t know much about flowers. Just get something pretty.”a66c4a9abb252cf9

“Got it!”a704740ef7ef333e

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Calix left the room 6a23cdbbce with an excited face. I felt 90a90c28f8 bad, but 3e19acba01 the flowers 0d057a2a39 were just d482f1f583 an excuse; ca2702551c my real 5cf2876664 goal was 481697129a to talk 1202c4613d to my a93fe6d3e8 parents while b7a2dbd41b Calix was c8bba35218 away.1b5223d1b88fde5f

After confirming that Calix, who had hastily eaten breakfast in his room, left the castle as if he had urgent business, I headed straight to my parents’ room.7ed79aa41f59f48c

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My unexpected 5a05021f9a visit, as 27bcb21271 I never dd83f73bcd usually came 8e0a182134 to them 03291c3110 first, surprised d51501c9d2 my parents, 6ac50a2bea but they b8a01dc1cb welcomed me d407a72a30 with bright 981cf98e77 faces.5d8ebdf385bb93dc

“Jayden, come in.”fd3db9ebefd40cb8

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“Dear, should I bring some refreshments?”7494ed3088c9d4ee

Since I was diagnosed with mana sclerosis, my parents always had dark expressions, but seeing them happy for once made me feel good, though I felt sorry because I wasn’t there to share good news.218999a3787af9e8

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“Yes, thank you.”a02f864c68486823

My parents busily prepared 9a9350bcac refreshments for me, and 2eb68949d8 every time I took eda86c3b26 a bite, they looked 33978b9e6c at me as if 5ef3f1f744 I was doing something 1784c6371f amazing, making me feel 34f4de0f46 like a child who 02c9625210 had succeeded in their d56002d5af first errand.07a7359598cab31b

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‘Haven’t I passed the e751354845 age where I get a0eb1304f4 praised just for breathing?’1c9da8cd939a08f5

Awkwardly smiling, I 6684a26945 swallowed the cookie a414fbd8c4 in my mouth 533eef4c9b and slowly began 74d6964f73 to speak.64c6e0578cd607af

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“I came because I have something to say.”ea717c411840b2ab

“Alright, go ahead.”84372ccf28de4073

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Avoiding my parents’ faces, which looked like they’d hand over the marquisate if I asked, I swallowed dryly.ae3857671a29ba51

“…I think it’s time to tell my brothers about my illness.”99a7360e0f407926

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My eldest brother, Ivan Liddell, the official heir and captain of the Liddell Marquisate’s Aquila Knight Order, was currently on a large-scale monster subjugation mission under the emperor’s orders, collaborating with knight orders from other families, including the imperial family. My younger brother, Lucas Liddell, was in his final year at the academy, a busy time.258bea7a9fb76f0e

I had kept my illness a secret to avoid disturbing my busy brothers, unlike my parents, who seemed to feel like they were acknowledging my death by telling them. I understood their feelings, but after suddenly experiencing hearing loss yesterday, I was convinced that delaying any longer wouldn’t help.3f821e4c82d237bf

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My condition would only d85ff36e61 worsen, and it was 35fdd5bb19 inevitable that my brothers 8783484fb1 would be more shocked f21afbebc8 when they saw me a5957ee1b6 after a long time. That went against my 8a0211cf87 wish to leave only 8848787c77 good memories.5d6dca43822612a1

Recalling how my brothers, fec68f0347 who adored me despite 5a3579f4ed our age difference, looked f720b7a0df devastated the first time b162223d3a I called them‘hyung,‘ I couldn’t help but smile.abf185887bde313f

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“…Jayden, that’s….”a8000368f794e7de

“I know how you feel, Mom and Dad. But you never know. What if my condition suddenly worsens….”16e687fc8d62d340

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Trailing off, 1512b71b8a I steeled 4a74e92ab3 myself. It was 987c6e9f25 something I 8b17b9e90d had to 6f522ba64f say eventually, 0ed00fdbd0 even if 6a6036f742 it was 7907e63f97 hard now, 82944ea9b1 and my b0acbeab29 parents had f3ec54924b to get a27991d2f4 used to 46b9cd473f the idea eea3a513a8 of my 997fc87b39 death.f973efd315138bc7

“If I die without saying goodbye-”7d4202322637ef48

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“Why would you die?!”433921b6d92a0af2

My mother, ae47077465 who had 374f216a4f never raised dc5433f83f her voice, bc9f0058fe shouted. No, it df5240c984 was more a9a1e0c094 of a c932d687c9 scream.90f5ed7d28127647

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Seeing her face turn pale as if I were about to fall off a cliff, I gave a small, awkward smile. My father also seemed frozen, as if he’d forgotten how to breathe.51b40fd18a540f23

“Yes, not yet, but you never know.”474b2f69b3d635d1

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“Not ‘yet,’ you’re…!”61b37d59a3fb71ce

My mother, who was about to retort, clamped her mouth shut. She seemed to think that saying I wouldn’t die was a lie, and I felt sorry for her, unable to insist.50dd86ec93279ebd

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“I want to write the letters to my brothers myself. And the refreshments were delicious. Thank you.”d4070faa2aec56d0

I stood up for my parents’ sake.21c3b4fbada71a94

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When I returned ed70fd20d8 to my room 3c73265439 to write letters f266ac90f3 to my brothers, 0a690def7a Calix burst in 9a02fb6b42 with a bouquet 8c034d0b77 in his arms. He had brought bright 6bbba51805 red tulips.396eb2563c91eb77

“Tulips, huh? Are they in season?”b6aab5e1ec375451

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“…Uh, not really…. They just looked pretty.”72b4bb5b117b7083

“They are pretty.”af4cbb764614ce7c

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Calix placed the 5933630c9a vase he brought b463485b76 on my windowsill 874f01468b and arranged the 157ba226d2 tulips. The vase 611d589676 looked familiar; c2e4b660a5 it was b26bcca39f the same c384aa1c79 one I 46ad24c881 had given 724c801c50 Calix as a1ba411ff8 a gift.12c9b33da079190e

“This vase is the same as yours.”18a5bf1b472f99cd

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“Uh, yeah…. I thought it would match the red well. Is it… not good?”490e3b7d41085687

“No, it’s pretty. White goes well with anything. Thanks for getting them.”b03ecc783b7c172c

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“Yeah. If you need anything else, just ask.”06a93dce6b324cf4

Seeing his dependable f3d3f05ce6 expression, like he c70757c71f could fetch the eceec1373c stars, I teased e93e94c917 him.06d8c271586be161

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“Will you do anything I ask?”c5b3ca1364516019

“Of course.”679594b7bf80eaa2

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“What if I ask for money?”3c189e9f75294c85

“…Jayden, you’re kind of materialistic. You always talk about money.”25f21dfd3547b705

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Calix, who came 4a584bb816 from a fairly c253b0b60c wealthy family, though b7990bf766 not as wealthy 4480348d44 as his, found 09d72595f7 it strange that 2e8e6b8615 I, who grew 5012093805 up without lacking 6d69490b7a anything, would be faf0195bae so focused on 945e4c4b23 money. But all truths in 2a21955ca0 life were closely tied 73c138a456 to money.60aa36f27b935a00

“Calix, you can’t buy happiness with money.”25f1a1f1ed6a677d

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“Huh? Well, of course.”837bf6d4a061f2b9

“But you can’t buy it with poverty either, so more is better.”9ce933a59bb838c5

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“You sound like a merchant….”36f1bbbe0367ffc4

Calix, who had e33b2e7e26 grown accustomed to 9ca161c1be me and found 8814bbfb86 it amusing rather e7bb00b704 than annoying, chuckled, f01b778b11 and I laughed 4666df4c9e along.9e11dbd579fe9ae6

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“Then hurry up and give me that mysterious friendship token.”902632eee3ee27b4

“…That?”1f8f679e9f2fcd08

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“Why? Can’t I have it?”8b0db7ecc9385271

“…I’ll try….”dfce5b890921d2db

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“What? You said you’d do anything.”cf51f1b49697e23d

“That’s beyond my ability….”554162190eae0ff0

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Seeing Calix genuinely e682e7d61c troubled, I was d6aae788ed convinced. It seemed the friendship 4605f02a22 token would be buried 7afd18ae2b with me.79505171ce3b158f

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Dear Ivan Hyung,056ab457ab58ee6f

Hello, big brother. It’s Jayden.d07a7f2ef435d521

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Sorry for not replying often. I didn’t want to bother you, but I’ve read and kept all your letters.10de972f2026d9fe

Every time I read your letters, I wonder why you’re so worried about me when you’re the one fighting monsters on the front lines. Thanks to you, I’m safe and peaceful, so you should be careful not to get hurt. They say wounds from monsters don’t heal well.2efd89ba1dff5b3d

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Anyway, I have something to say, so I’m writing this letter, knowing it might be a bother.7789f2fc89601407

Actually, I was diagnosed with mana sclerosis about two years ago. It’s not something that will affect me immediately, and I still have time, so I planned to tell you when you weren’t busy… but my condition has worsened recently, so I thought it was time.4cea94f872214991

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Mom and Dad didn’t tell you because it felt like acknowledging my death, so please don’t be too upset.f04dabc13a77b98b

Oh, and just because my condition has worsened doesn’t mean I’m about to die. I’ll be fine until you come back, so don’t worry.f300afe7a237024a

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Come back safely without b5044446fc getting hurt. 🙂df0d79842888d613

Your always proud 9987bf74d5 brother, Jayden.045de0845165bc11

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Dear Lucas Hyung,5f4d2cd7f80172ae

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Hello, little brother. It’s Jayden.982f2c53f9be7171

I heard you’re busy with graduation. I didn’t want to disturb you, so I haven’t replied often. Please don’t be too upset.80359ac83c73ef81

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I also heard you’re going to join the Black Magic Tower, where only geniuses can enter, right after graduation. That’s really cool.59c5c6f2630e9a1c

I know you were worried about joining the Black Magic Tower because some people call its wizards lunatics, but ignore such trivial things. They say there’s a fine line between genius and eccentricity. And such notoriety is something only geniuses can enjoy, so be proud of it.0dfbfb2ab106795a

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Anyway, I have something to say, so I’m writing this letter, knowing it might be a bother.c7cae6f7c69ffe28

Actually, I was diagnosed with mana sclerosis about two years ago. It’s not something that will affect me immediately, and I still have time, so I planned to tell you when you weren’t busy… but my condition has worsened recently, so I thought it was time.4e81a23b8b96fced

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Mom and Dad didn’t tell you because it felt like acknowledging my death, so please don’t be too upset.5af052d7a442da8f

Oh, and just because my condition has worsened doesn’t mean I’m about to die. I’ll be fine until you come back, so don’t worry.0bcc3a7c9bd17421

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See you at 4e76cd6946 home later. 🙂34fffd5da2a2931b

To the 7e4f42c2ac future great 47f85c6656 wizard, Jayden.8e3cb979dd9c3f14

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