Trash visited the mansion.
I held a broom and dustpan and looked at Ruin. I estimated the size of the room, wondering if it could be swept, and then flicked the broom.
'I think I can hold it if I crumple it up.'
Ruin, who heard the silent threat, asked a simple question.
"what."
"It's a cleaning tool."
"Why are you holding that?"
"I'm going to clean."
Ruin, who was quick-witted, clenched his fist and glared at me, but his threats had no effect on me, who was wielding a broom as a weapon.
Because brooms are the natural enemies of green algae heads.
Ruin's head was covered in dust as he cleaned the mansion with Gomtang.
Maybe it was because his hair was the color of grass, but I suddenly felt like playing soccer on Ruin's dusty head, but I knew Ruin, with his annoying personality, wouldn't allow it, so I expressed my regret by raising my middle finger.
"This kid..."
"Please calm down. This is a sacred mansion. Please refrain from swearing."
“You were the one who started the fight. You were going to kill me…!”
"hmm..."
I glared at Ruin with a small smile. As my red eyes turned to him, Ruin clenched his jaw and said nothing more.
"thank you."
Ruin stood in front of the front door, looking embarrassed.
I wanted to punch the guy in the middle of the nose for trespassing without being told to come in, but since I was a butler who wanted to avoid violence at least in the mansion, I looked at him with a determination to endure it in my heart.
"So why did you come? Mr. Ruin, you love the environment."
"I came because I have something to do."
"okay."
-bang!
I pushed Ruin away and closed the door.
Because I had nothing to do.
*
Ruin, who had returned, was sitting in the kitchen.
Ruin, who seemed to have a cold and was sniffling, was shivering and hugging himself.
"How can you leave someone alone for only three hours..."
"It was because I wasn't human."
"Ha... No. Let me stop talking."
"That's a wise choice."
Ruin fought the winter wind for three hours. He was annoyed that he'd arrived without any specific notice, and there was no reason to let him in.
There is one reason why I brought Ruin to the mansion.
It was because I thought I'd get complaints about the hideous statue I'd placed in the yard. It wasn't because I felt sorry for Ruin, nor did I want to talk to him.
So why did this guy come here?
I held the broom and looked at Ruin.
"...Put that down."
"I'm sorry. The young lady doesn't like the mansion getting dirty."
"under."
-bang.
Ruin, regaining his composure, put his hands in his pockets and put his feet up on the table. He seemed to know something was up, as he put his feet up on the table where he was eating.
I wanted to kick him out.
sincerely.
"If guests come, at least bring tea..."
"I'll count to three."
"what?"
“You can find out the reason yourself.”
one.
I counted the numbers without hesitation.
It took three seconds for the sub-male protagonist's legs to disappear. It was a number that took into account the time it took to see the flash of light that he had lived a pretty good life.
"two."
"no."
"three."
The moment the broom was about to hit Ruin's knee, Ruin awkwardly lowered his leg from the table.
Ruin, who realized that his body was more important than his pride, seemed ready to talk.
The green algae head, nervously brushing the dust off its hair, had a dumbfounded expression on its face.
"Why are you arguing.."
It's my personal opinion, but I don't think there's any carbon dioxide in the breath Ruin exhales.
The reason was simple.
Because it's a green algae head.
Unfortunately, he is a wizard who uses fire magic, which does not fit the concept.
I asked Ruin with a serious look in my mind. It wasn't too late, so I asked if he was willing to relearn magic in line with the concept.
I will give you my full support, and if you learn natural magic that matches your hair color, I think we can create a cleaner world together.
I spoke honestly.
"Idiot."
Wow, my true feelings came out without any filtering.
Ruin made a dumbfounded expression.
It's also like suddenly getting cursed at.
This must have been the first time he had been treated this way.
Ruin, who didn't like being treated this way, glared at me, not knowing what news he might have brought, but as always, I responded by raising my middle finger.
Because Ruin, who didn't come with a companion, was nothing more than an uninvited guest.
If he had come with the student council officers like Hannah did, it would have been different, but Ruin, who came alone, didn't give me any hope for the news he received.
I asked Ruin as I prepared the tea.
I poured the cheap green tea I had given up on throwing away last time into a teacup and looked at Ruin as if nothing had happened.
"Why has such a shabby person come to your place? Judging by the empty-handed appearance, I don't think you've come to say hello."
Ruin flinched at the mention of "empty-handed." It was clear he'd been eating his way through the morals of the business world.
Even if you go to the house of your sworn enemy, it is basic courtesy to bring home at least one flower.
I scolded Ruin for coming empty-handed and sat down across from him with a teacup in my hand.
“You probably didn’t come here because you wanted to see my face.”
I offered Ruin a cup of cheap, steeped green tea. It was dark green. I made it as tasteless as possible, since I wasn't going to drink it.
"Please eat."
Ruin's distorted expression was reflected in the teacup.
"We cried hard."
"...ha?"
"Are you going out?"
Instead of answering, Ruin picked up his teacup and drank it down in gulps. Perhaps the cheap tea suited his taste, Ruin emptied his cup in one gulp.
"Cough... cough...!"
I had a satisfied smile on my face.
-bang!
Ruin roughly set down his teacup and wiped his mouth. Perhaps because he was a supporting male protagonist who only played a single song, everything seemed fine.
Something decadent and aesthetic.
Feeling cool and looking great at the same time.
hmm.
"Excuse me, can I punch you in the face with a breadstick?"
"...what?"
"I feel bad because I'm acting cool and it ruins the meal."
"That's bullshit."
"I'm serious."
"..."
Ruin looked at me with trembling eyes. Seeing me glaring at him with a look that said, "I'm serious," Ruin's eyebrows trembled, and he cleared his throat, trying to calm the mood.
I guess it's time to stop joking around.
Because I enjoyed teasing, I kept teasing him, and more time passed than I thought.
Maybe because there's a green algae head in the living room, the air in the room seems to be somewhat clean. I guess it's time to get to the main point.
My low voice echoed through the calm atmosphere.
"So why did you come to our mansion?"
"...I have a favor to ask."
"Please."
Winter break of the second year of the academy.
This is the point where Ruin, who had been simply interested in Yuria, gradually becomes aware of his own feelings.
A time when his face turns red and his heart races whenever he sees his friend Yuria, who was fragile and beautiful.
This winter break felt like spring to Ruin. I don't know why he came to see us, but since he asked for a favor, there must be something I can do.
I looked at Ruin, who was lost in deep thought, and asked him, "Why are you here?" This time, I asked him a simple question, without any intention of teasing.
"Green algae... no, Mr. Ruin."
"..."
"You have to speak so I can answer."
"Haa... Mr."
Ruin opened his mouth to swear softly.
"hey."
"yes."
"I... haa..."
Ruin ran a dry hand through his hair. He sighed deeply, seemingly unsure of what he was doing there.
"Yuri's birthday is at the end of this year."
"Yes."
"I'm planning to give Yuria a gift. But..."
A look of embarrassment began to creep onto Ruin's face. It seemed as if asking me for something would be a huge blow to his pride.
Honestly, it was fun.
I never thought that Ruin would ask me for a favor.
Of course, I had no intention of accepting a request from someone I wasn't even close with, so I nodded and gave a soulless reaction.
"You're trying to give me a nice birthday present. That's good. If you don't have a good personality, you should at least prepare a proper gift."
"...What has this kid been talking about all this time?"
"Why? Would you like me to clean the floor with your face like last time?"
Ruin kept his mouth shut when asked a question that brought up his hidden dark past.
Even the most unyielding of fighters, like the Samdak, had PTSD. Without Yuria around, Ruin was able to exercise discretion because the conditions for Gao hadn't been met.
As the awkward atmosphere passed, I smiled and spoke to Ruin.
"Just kidding. Keep talking. You even mentioned that you were preparing a birthday present."
"that is..."
"yes."
"Haa... That... I need Fabia's jewel."
"Oh... Fabia's jewel?"
The Jewel of Pavia.
As far as I know, it seems like you're talking about a jewel that comes from a monster with a chicken head and a snake tail.
It is popular with many nobles.
For wizards, it was an expensive jewel that had the effect of increasing the efficiency of magical power.
In addition, Ruin refers to expensive jewels that can be processed into artifacts.
hmm.
"Don't be a jerk."
This kid was talking crazy.
Ruin, who said that he wanted to become a chicken feeder, couldn't raise his head.