CH 27

“The Other Disciple”

When I explained the terrifying experience I just had, Ever responded as composed as ever.

– Oh, yeah, that.

– “That”?

– This palace was once used as a fortress during a war. There are about 30 rooms in this palace and only 2 are not cursed. Mine and one other.

– Do you not think you could’ve told me that earlier!?

The only response to my protest was a snarky smile.

If I had responded “Thanks for the welcome!” to the door I might have been transported into a hellish landscape.

How many people were killed in that room during the war?

I got shivers just from thinking about it.

At least now I don’t have to look for a room.

– Grandmaster, could you please tell me where the other room is?

– Hm? It’s the one right after the second-floor stairs.

– Second floor. Got it.

– Hey, wai-

I rushed to the second floor without realizing Ever had yet to finish talking.

Even though it was my first encounter with ghosts, I was still ashamed I had to run to my Grandmaster for help.

I’ll just go to my room and stop messing around.

– Right after the second-floor stairs… Here?

Stepping on the dusty carpet, I walked to the door and opened it.

It hasn’t been long since I got here and I’m already exhausted. Both mentally and physically.

Let’s finish cleaning and get some rest already.

I have training to do tomorrow.

– Well, let’s get this cleaning done.

– Huh?

– …Huh?

I thought this room was empty, but there’s a girl here.

Black hair extending to her waist, her eyes are black with a small taint of red. Her ears are a bit pointy and her face small.

And now, my mouth was wide open.

She’s naked.

– Uh… Uhhhhh…

– …

My sight accidentally shifted to her breasts.

– W-What… are you LOOKING AT? GET OUT ALREADY! YOU STEWARD!

– I-I-I’M SO SORRY!

After her yelling made me snap from my confusion, I managed to close the door.

– Huh? What? I thought no one but the Grandmaster was here?

Was it a ghost? No, it can’t be. Her figure was too pretty for a dead person.

Then who was that beautiful girl?

– “My other apprentice lives there. Be careful not to intrude on her”, is what I was going to say before you left.

– SAY IT FASTER THEN!

Ever followed from behind as I was puzzled by the recent event.

I’m getting worried about my future here.