I Was Confessed to by the Golden Sun

18 – That’s Today

A short daydream for eternity.

This is the story of the attack on the eNT*Rance ceremony in the original work.

A carefully crafted plan for the survival of a dying race.

A cruel nightmare unfolding for innocent victims, envisioning a future of revival.

The novel refers to the rebellion of a race born with a harsh and vicious fate as a “lost dream.”

“But why is nothing happening?”

While the principal is absent and the deputy is giving a speech, the fog is supposed to descend and the attack should begin.

CoNT*Rary to the events in the novel, everything is proceeding smoothly according to the predetermined order of the eNT*Rance ceremony, without any incident.

…According to the original work, chaos should have already ensued.

“Hmm? What are you waiting for?”

Moreover, Saint Eden Holloway is nowhere to be seen.

In the current situation, where each class is separated, Class A should have 30 students, including the saint.

There are only 28 people in Class A, and both Fate and the saint are missing.

“This clearly means something has happened.”

If only Fate or the saint had disappeared, it could be dismissed as a minor variable.

But the fact that both of them are missing indicates that there has been an event with a clear cause.

And if the saint is in a situation where he is alone with Fate and doing something, then he is in danger.

“Without anyone to help and without even fully developing himself, how can he stand against all the monsters?”

He may not die easily, and he may also possess a weak spot for the saint.

“Engaging in a fight against all the monsters is nothing short of suicide.”

Mongma (dream demons).

A race that feeds on dreams and kills its victims after extracting all their dreams.

After centuries of intense suppression by the empire, this race is now nearly impossible to find.

And the place they have gathered to rise again is none other than the Academy.

“They are here to consume the dreams of promising young talents and escape with them by any means necessary.”

These Mongma are trying to escape with as many dreams as possible.

The attack that will take place today is a gambling game where the fate of the race is at stake.

“But of course, they have to die. What else can be done?”

Naturally, it is impossible to spare the Mongma who have consumed and killed tens to hundreds of people’s dreams throughout their lives, even if their stories are somewhat harsh.

Both the empire and the holy kingdom know this, which is why they have been obsessed with capturing the Mongma for centuries.

“Perhaps, only twelve Mongma have survived now.”

“That’s probably where only the best of the best among the elites remain.”

The weak Monma was probably killed even before coming here, so it’s only natural.

So, the chances of an immature saint winning against those elite elites…

“You, you’re like our dog that needs to take a crap.”

At that moment, Lucia, wrapping her arms around me, laughed heartily, as if I had made a terrible face, and added with an annoyed expression.

“It’s really boring, isn’t it?”

“Non-consensual physical contact is a crime, you know.”

“Why make such a big deal? You’ve put up with it until now.”

…Well, I don’t have much to say when you put it that way.

But, come to think of it, have I ever allowed any of the physical contact she initiated with me up until now?

“Jack, how about the two of us sneak away and have some fun quietly?”

Lucia, perhaps sensing my disapproving gaze, proposed as she climbed up my body like a cat.

Even to my ears, the deputy head’s speech seemed rather unpleasant.

Honestly, it’s a bit boring for me too, like when I used to listen to the principal’s speeches in high school.

“Don’t you think it would be more fun to play with me? Last time was fun, wasn’t it?”

“It’s not possible.”

However, there’s no way I can just abandon the saint and go out to play. I tried to cautiously release her grip on my arm.

But she either sensed my arm trying to slip away or decided to grab it tightly with both arms, all the way up to my chest.

“Ah… Uh…?”

Simultaneously, my thoughts came to a sudden stop as something soft pressed against my forearm.

I had completely forgotten about my intentions to escape, and I was just staring blankly.

To a university student who had hardly ever met women properly, this soft, cushiony sensation was quite a stimulating experience, to say the least.

“Huh? Why are you acting so strange all of a sudden?”

Looking at me with a quizzical expression as I suddenly malfunctioned, she discovered my arm wedged between her breasts and burst into a mischievous laughter.

“Oh… This is real s*xual harassment that I can’t do anything about…”

She pushed my arm away from there and chuckled provocatively while tickling my ear.

But if you think about it, Lucia was the one who forcibly pressed my arm against her chest in the first place.

At that time, I was so caught off guard that I couldn’t even properly respond to the rebuttal.

“If you wanted to touch, you should have said so. I would have allowed it.”

“Uh…No…That wasn’t my intention…”

As I stuttered, she looked at me pitifully and undid a couple of buttons on her coat.

Crossing her arms again, Lucia asked, “So, what should we do? Should the two of us go out and have some alone time?”

Luckily, I had just managed to recover from the shock earlier and composed myself to speak again.

“I have something else I need to do.”

How can I possibly play around with Lucia when I have to catch the Mongma right away? I’m still trying to find the right timing to leave without attracting attention.

It’s not like I got distracted by Lucia hugging me and missed the timing to leave.

“Grayson told me to come with him, so he’ll follow me if I leave from the designated spot.”

Judging from what the representative said, the speech seems to have already passed the halfway point, so I can leave slowly.

As I tried to quietly slip away, Heidi suddenly appeared and pushed Lucia, glaring at her.

“Hey, what are you doing?”

“Why are you clinging to Jack’s side and giggling? Wasn’t it a misunderstanding?”

In response, Lucia smirked and silently glared at Heidi.

“This is getting complicated.”

Of course, Lucia and Heidi don’t get along at all.

Heidi dislikes Lucia because she stole all her men.

Whether Lucia is jealous of Heidi or not, she tries to torment her, despising her.

“What business do you have touching any man while bothering my childhood friend?”

As Heidi said this, she hid behind herself, clenched her thumb and smiled smugly.

Why does this feel so unpleasant?

“Why do you care? I said I’m going to play with Jack.”

“Now you’re not only fooling around with guys, but also bothering my childhood friend? You despicable woman.”

Their anger-filled fiery gazes seemed to be exchanging in the air.

If other guys were watching, they’d probably cheer and call it a catfight…

“How could anyone enjoy this situation…”

One person is a crazy individual who tries to provoke me without any intention, and one is nothing short of a poisonous snake that might lead me to death under the guise of being a childhood friend.

“Regardless of anything else, I must keep my distance from Heidi at all costs.”

Even when there was almost no contact with Prince Huangtae in Class B, Jack was once targeted for assassination.

If contacts that never existed in Class A emerge, the protagonists there may attempt to kill me in ways unknown.

“I guess I’ll have to date someone just to show that I have no chance of taking Heidi away…”

With that thought suddenly crossing my mind, I quietly shook my head.

They’re the kind of people who, even after seeing that, would still doubt others, so it probably wouldn’t make any sense from the start.

As I sighed quietly and looked around, Heidi and Lucia, still whispering to each other, caught my eye.

“Even if those guys weren’t interested, she really likes me, so won’t you give her to me, please?”

“Is she some object? Give her to whoever wants her!”

“What, seriously, what is this about?”

Watching those girls fuss unnecessarily, Heidi waved her hands as if to say, “Don’t worry,” with a bewildered expression.

No, I have to go. If I stay here, how will I leave?

“Um, Heidi, I really have to go now…”

She looked at me in shock, stammering.

“No… really? Have you really changed your mind?”

Seeing my words and Heidi’s reaction, Lucia, wearing the face of a victor, patted Heidi’s head and said, “Look, even Jack wants to go out with me. Our little kid, you should just listen to the speech quietly.”

She grabbed my arm and laughed, pulling me along.

“Um…”

I felt embarrassed and almost shook off the arm she held.

Realizing that the direction she wanted to take me was the same as where I needed to go, I just quietly decided to follow. Arguing back here might just make things longer due to Heidi’s renewed fighting spirit.

I don’t know the exact situation, but right now, the saint’s life might be hanging by a thread, and staying silent may be the best option.

“What do you want to eat? Do you have a favorite food?”

It seems she genuinely thinks I’m about to go out with her.

Seemingly having won over Heidi, Lucia smiled happily, making me feel unnecessarily bad.

“I have other things to take care of…”

As I tried to end things abruptly with Lucia, she interrupted me before I could finish speaking.

“Then, after that work, let’s go eat together. Anyway, the eNT*Rance ceremony ends early today, right?”

“Why would I eat with you, Lucia?”

Upon hearing that, Lucia let out a sly laugh and poked me, saying, “I told you, as a reward for the money you gave me last time, you should be mine for a day.”

And then, with a refreshing smile like a lemon, she added, “That day is today.”