I used my hand gestures, feet, and various movements to give Kyle a rough explanation of the 'Message of Love'. I told him it was a kind of communication magic, and Kyle nodded in agreement, but he still only half-understood it.
'Don't you have a manual? Give me instructions!'
If you buy an electronic product, they always give you a manual. That's how they should give me one. Of course, I never read them properly, but wouldn't it be useful for someone else?
[A beginner's manual will be provided!]
Still, it seemed the price was high, so the System took direct action.
"Your Highness, there will be a manual..."
Before I could finish speaking, Kyle drew his sword. He wouldn't cut me down if he struck it, would he? But I understood. Suddenly, an unidentified 'spear' (referring to the manual appearing) had materialized in front of me. His expression was unnecessarily serious.
[இ௰இ]
"Calm down. It's just a manual."
"..."
"Read it. It will be useful when you are away from me."
"..."
Kyle still didn't let his guard down, but at least he returned the sword to its sheath. Then he stared stiffly at the air for a long time.
'…Is this how I usually feel when I talk to the System? It feels strange.'
Ten minutes passed. I was bored of waiting, so I decided to show him an example. I sent a message from my heart.
[Your Highness, you have read how to use it, right?]
[Yes.]
'If you use this well, you can talk to a hamster, right? Finally, I can take care of that too!'
At that moment, a reply came.
[23]
"..."
…What was that?
I narrowed my eyebrows and glared at the unidentified text message Kyle had sent. Then I glanced through the window, and he was alone, seriously moving his arms with a demon beast he had never seen before.
That's why...
"It's an 'eagle batting method' that I only heard about in words."
It's honestly cute because he has a face that looks like he would never do that.
[Your Highness.]
[0333]
What the hell was this?
Should I suggest that the System make something like an emoji? No. I couldn't even use the function with gold, so how would he understand emojis?
After much effort, Kyle finally sent a message without any typos.
[Shu.]
It was just one letter, but it was moving. Great, progress!
I snatched the messenger away and grabbed his hand.
"Let's practice every now and then, let's go. The sun has risen, so let's make today's schedule. You have to get moving."
"You look used to it."
"It's similar to what I used to use in my world. It's a modern culture."
Kyle nodded with a smirk on his face.
"It will take some time to get used to."
"Still, you learn quickly, so you'll get used to it quickly."
"Yes."
"After breakfast, I have to go to the lab. Do you want to convey it?"
"It would be better to investigate the tower..."
As a result of yesterday's eavesdropping, I had vaguely learned information about the Ma Towers: 'Empty Soul', 'Drowning', 'The Undertaker', and even 'The White Ghost'. They and the Emperor, it seemed, were all involved with the 'Heart of Winter', so evidence had to be found in the tower.
I was seriously touching my chin, thinking about where to search to scrape even one more piece of information, but Kyle shook his head and cut off my thoughts.
"I'll find a way out."
"...Yes?"
"It's good to be prepared when your plans go awry. I will find the shortest path from the lab and dormitory to the outside and learn it by heart. And perhaps how they locked us here, and if so, how they were opened."
After all, no matter how much information you have, if you can't go back safely, it means nothing. There was no one who could surpass him when it came to survival methods.
I nodded lightly as if I understood.
"If I have time, I'll look around the lab. No matter what happens to you, I can get there quickly."
At his words, I quickly confirmed the estimated time of Kyle's death.
[Kyle Jane Meinhardt. Two days left from the estimated time of death.]
Why had it decreased further? But seeing that it wasn't today, it was okay to implement the current plan.
I replied with a serious face.
"If your plan changes, you must talk to me. If I'm not by your side, please send me a signal through the 'Message of Love.' Okay? Because you need to know if the situation is dangerous or not."
Kyle, who was leading me to the restaurant, asked me curiously.
"Can you check and find out about that from time to time? It's as if you're not looking into the future, but checking information."
"Oh, that..."
As I was about to keep my mouth shut, Knox, who had been waiting at the restaurant, approached me, pulled out a chair, and asked, "What kind of story would you have so much fun with?"
'Why are you being kind and making a fuss?' I sat Kyle down in the chair and sat down next to him.
"In the first place, when you're in a relationship, whatever you do is just fun. Late years of singles, I don't know."
"I'm married to magic."
"I hope you have a son."
By the way, what were we talking about today? Apparently, even if it was because of the help he gave yesterday, they would try to dig up a lot of information. Since we weren't good friends for no reason, I unfortunately felt a sense of pressure.
In order to obtain accurate information, especially information that could be helpful to the North, it was necessary to confide in a secret. However, I didn't operate with a very large skill set, so the information I could give was limited...
'I wonder if only the abnormal interference rate is not discovered.'
I let out a deep sigh. My mouth felt full of sand, as if I had chewed it. The fatigue in my body had been relieved, but perhaps because I was mentally tired, I had no appetite.
"Shh, don't you have a good appetite?"
"Yes, a little... Well, it's just..." I replied with a hint of hesitation, turning my gaze to the food in front of me.
I thought about it every time, but it was a hearty breakfast, almost like dinner. The living were Han. I didn't know where they made this kind of food, but in the morning, thanks to the assertive foods I ate, I felt burdened in my stomach. In the past, I just used cereal, almond breeze, and energy bars. Even in the North, I just put a little bit of warm stew in my mouth.
"My mouth is short, so I keep losing weight."
Kyle stood up and walked up to me. Then he stood behind me and bent down slightly. He lightly squeezed my elbow and raised my arm onto the table. He kept the fork in my hand and stamped the food. On the plate, it was the lightest ingredient.
…You have to eat it out of sincerity.
I grumbled to myself, but in the end, I pretended not to win. Then, Kyle smiled lowly.
Knox, who was looking at the two of us with a smile the whole time, went to a glass full of blue liquid. He said cheerfully, "Sweet, Your Highness."
Kyle replied without changing the color of his complexion, "Well, just one person."
"It would be a big deal if I lost it."
"So I'll protect it. At all costs."
"It's fun." Knox squinted and smiled. "I keep wanting to take it away so desperately."
'I was worse than him.'
"That's a bad taste, a bad taste. Why do you bully those who live well? Okay, eat. Now that I've eaten as much, I quickly go up to the lab. Let's finish it and rest."
"You were definitely thin. I think your face has become more pale than when I first met you, kid."
"Who is it? It's because of you. If you don't get tired, do as I do. I will live a blessed life."
I grumbled and took Kyle's hand and let go.
"...If something happens, you know. Unconditionally."
Kyle smiled softly and pressed his lips to my forehead.
"Yes."
"Actually, I'm a hamster."
"..."
I gave it up for the time being. This was the only biggest secret I had. The more unconventional facts he confided, the more Knox would reveal his secrets to balance it.
"Why do you look at it like that? Have you ever seen a hamster?"
"Kid, you're not a hamster."
"To be precise, it is a northern vole. When I was younger, I didn't have much difference from a hamster. I transformed into a human. It's kind of magical."
"Magic..."
Knox spun around the lab table where I was sitting and pondered something. He thought. Then, from time to time, he would look at me with interest.
"So, when I came to this world, I was a hamster."
"If I had to pick it, yes. I can turn into a human anyway, so it's not too inconvenient."
I dared not add that there was a time limit and that the limit was loosened after coming to this tower. You don't have to tell him your weaknesses. Anyway, I'm a hamster. He just had to know the facts.
"I miss you."
"I refuse. Please protect my human rights."
"Why do hamsters have human rights?"
"It's because the eight characters are twisted, because they were originally human, right?"
"Ahaha."
Knox burst into laughter. It looked fun. 'Is it okay? Like a wizard bastard, that's right.'
"I expected magic to get smaller or transformation, but among many creatures, I didn't know it was a hamster. It is also a northern vole, fuhut, haha. Even in the north, it is weak, so it is a rat that is on the verge of extinction."
"Keep rats, don't rats, do you want me to do it? It's a very rude remark to the listening rats."
"As a person."
"Sometimes it's a mouse."
Knox stared at me. 'Well, why. If you wear it on your ears, you will wear it on your ears, and if you wear it on your nose, you will wear it in your nose. It's a hanger. It is my heart. Do you have any complaints?'
Knox shrugged and revealed his secret.
"I can control anything with a heart."
"Heart of Winter... Do you mean?"
"I don't know where I heard that, but yes. A perfectly made heart. The more you can't disobey my orders. And, I did that."
He added as if he was being sincere.
"I'm going to give it to Lorenz, Serena Meinhardt."