【Dimiret】A wild prince's courtship in nine steps

In the Blue Lions class, the task of healing is usually done by Mercedes and Fleur, and Janet often comes to help.Sylvain and Beret also have some basic healing spells, but they don't come in handy much.That is to say, it would always fall to them to treat Dimitri's wounds, and Dimitri was one of the most troublesome patients.

His blatant disregard for his own life had left his companions heartbroken.After five years without hearing from him, everyone finally reunited with him, only to see Dimitri, dripping blood all over his body, in obvious pain... Mercedes immediately put forward a request to heal his wounds, but Was rather rudely rejected by Dimitri.Even though Mercedes and her companions regained their trust in each other over time, she couldn't understand Dimitri's reason for rejecting her.Dimitri always charged forward recklessly, putting himself in danger, regardless of the consequences.The worst part was that he thought those wounds were his punishment for not being more decisive, stronger, or better than he was that day. "I deserve it." Dimitri often said such words on his lips.He is a beast, a beast that will be punished one day.

However, even monsters were not destined to be this way, and Dimitri was by no means their kind.Why did he have to go through such pain?Both Mercedes and Fleur respected Dimitri, but they couldn't let him go.Beret's order to them was also very clear: treat Dimitri's wounds, but don't put yourself in danger.Obviously the teacher is the one who often takes risks alone to rescue Dimitri, okay? (Though thankfully this is becoming less and less common)

But once on the battlefield, it would be as difficult as climbing the sky to treat Dimitri's wounds.He just didn't go to the infirmary, no matter what happened, no matter if it was a minor injury or an injury that would leave sequelae.Mercedes tried to persuade him, Fleur tried to persuade him, Janet tried to persuade him, but he refused them all.The girls understood that Dimitri couldn't be persuaded verbally.But they could have helped, only to watch His Royal Highness limping back to the Abbey, clutching his lance in his bloodstained hand, was so depressing.

It gets worse when Dimitri deliberately hides.Dimitri was very good at covering up his wounds, his smoldering face and stagnant eyes never showed any flaws.He was used to the pain, used to being with it.Even if the bishop could sense that he was injured, there was nothing he could do.After returning to the cathedral alone, Dimitri either pressed the wound tightly on his body, or remained motionless to prevent the pain of his bruised ribs from recurring.In the next few days, the prince's face would be a little pale, but he never complained.He doesn't say anything.

Now that Dimitri's condition is getting better, Beret can no longer let it go, especially now that Dimitri will lie on the teacher's bed after returning from the battle, instead of going to the dilapidated church.The advantage of fighting side by side with Dimitri is that Beret is very clear about Dimitri's injuries.Thanks to the healing magic he has learned, Beret can also heal them instantly.In the past few weeks, Dimitri has not been seriously injured, and there are no shocking wounds on his body.The former mercenary was sure that Dimitri was physically sound.What a relief.

Therefore, when the two of them were scattered by the enemy's offensive, Beret could remain calm.He knew Dimitri could handle it alone.After the battle, they joined up soon.The prince seemed to be all right.He still looked as strong and brave as ever, holding Aledbar, who was drinking the blood of the enemy, with a calm face and no trace of anger.They returned to the monastery with everyone.At that time, there were still a few hours before sunset, and Beret let the students move freely.

He had just finished greeting the doorman when Dimitri grabbed his arm.Such touches became more common during the day, so Barrett wasn't flustered.But he could feel that this time the pull was unusual.Dimitri gripped his arm firmly, wanting Beret to follow him.Beret believed in Dimitri and followed his footsteps.

Beret was led back to his room, full of doubts.Then, Dimitri started to take off his armor, and the former mercenary's expression became more and more bewildered.Beret didn't realize it until he saw the blood on the prince's clothes.Dimitri was injured.He was about to show himself the wound.

Before Dimitri could speak, Beret immediately moved, even though he knew that the injury was not that serious: Dimitri's steps were steady, and Beret did not see any obvious injuries.This is just Barrett's instinctive reaction all the time.As we all know, Dimitri always abused himself by hiding his injuries.

Beret still vividly remembers a time when the prince tried to hide a gaping wound on his body.At that time, drops of blood dripped on the place where the prince walked, and Beret saw it, and immediately called Mercedes to help.Dimitri didn't resist, which shows the seriousness of his wound.After this accident happened, Beret asked Bishop Mercedes to teach him healing magic.

Now is not the time to be cranky.Dimitri's injuries were minor this time: his abdomen was bruised and bruised, possibly from the impact of a hard fall or blow on his armor.Beret immediately stretched out his hand to press God Mitori's abdomen, allowing the white magic to work.Dimitri's body was warm, and so were Beret's fingers.After a few seconds, the bruise disappeared, but Beret's fingers still lingered on Dimitri's skin for a while.

As for the blood-stained underclothes, they can wash them tomorrow.

Beret wished to devote himself to Dimitri and help him recover wholeheartedly, but unfortunately, he still had his own responsibilities.As Leia's heir, Beret has to manage all the affairs of the church during her absence (shouldn't be, he doesn't even have religious beliefs): integrate the army that came to support the abbey, manage the Knights, hold a meeting to discuss the imminent The battle or the plan to be put into practice... He had fewer and fewer opportunities to get along with the students, but Beret always found time to visit them and guide them.As for Dimitri, Beret reserved every evening for him.

Beret feels tired from time to time, but it doesn't stop him.Once the battle is over, he can take a good rest.But in essence, Beret is still a fighter.He won't last long in the monastery, which will dull his Celestial Sword.So when word reached the abbey of a skirmish in a neighboring village, Beret joined his students in the fray.

By the end of the battle, Beret was exhausted, but the others were still in good spirits, and so was Dimitri.They managed to avoid the villagers so as not to cause unnecessary casualties.

After giving the closing order, Beret celebrated the victory with his students.At this moment, he suddenly had a feeling: Dimitri was right behind him.Barrett turned around, reacting a little slower than usual (but he wasn't hurt?).He caught Dimitri staring at him.

"Are you hurt?" the prince asked suddenly, as if he really didn't know the answer.But he stayed by Barrett's side the whole fight, knowing his teacher was unhurt.Beret frowned.

"I don't think so."

Dimitri nodded, but didn't walk away.Then, before Barrett could react (something must have happened to his body), Dimitri had grabbed him and lifted him up.Beret was dragged onto Dimitri's shoulders, the prince supported his back with one hand, and still held Aledbar with the other.

That pair of hard armor made Beret uncomfortable even through the fur and cloak.If it wasn't Dimitri who was carrying him, he would have tried to break free of his grasp.But this man was as strong as a cow, and Beret knew he had no chance, so he didn't struggle.However, accepting the fate of being carried on the shoulders and acceptance are two different things.He frowned, not knowing where to put his hands, so he could only let them hang awkwardly on Dimitri's back.

"I can go by myself."

"You are very tired."

"I do not……"

Dimitri cut him off.

"You are too slow today. Dodging those flawed attacks in embarrassment, you can only give orders after thinking hard, and I can pick you up before you have any reaction at all. Such negligence will implicate your babies Student. So, answer me again, are you okay?"

"I……"

Barrett is not a person who can't bear hardships.He can train for hours on end, a trait that works well when he drills his students; he can fight almost non-stop, as he did when he was a mercenary; he can also sacrifice sleep to complete paperwork Work, that's what he's been doing lately.He also spends a lot of time with his students: cooking with Dudu, eating with Ingrid, planting flowers with Ash, singing with Yanette, shopping with Sylvain, and donating food with Mercedes , practicing swords with Felix, fishing with Flynn...

Ah, so he was overdrawing himself?For a while, I really felt dizzy and wanted to sleep.Beret originally thought that this was the effect of his fusion with Suthis. Sutis always looked like he was ready to fall asleep. Now that they have merged into one...

"I have something to do." Beret said frankly.Dimitri nodded, but he didn't speak again.

They kept up with the rest of the Blue Lions class.Everyone was worried, but couldn't help joking.

"Teacher! Are you okay?"

"I'm very good."

"Your Highness, you should use a more gentlemanly manner!" Ingrid suggested.

"Yeah! Try hugging the teacher like a bride!" Shirvan added.

From where Beret was, he saw Dimitri's ears turn red.When everyone was arguing about the best position for Dimitri to hold their poor teacher, the red did not fade.Each of their proposals became more ludicrous than the last, and the prince obviously wanted to pretend he didn't hear.

Beret was still a little puzzled: Although Dimitri was forcing him to rest, his condition was far from being unable to take care of himself.Even if he wasn't fit for battle, the walk all the way back to Gargul Mach would be fine.

But right now, Dimitri seems to be very persistent, and he doesn't intend to let Beret go.So, the large group walked back to the monastery in this way, and Dimitri walked in the front with the expressionless teacher on his shoulders like a sack of rice.Many knights and nuns turned their heads, stunned by the sight in front of them.But both the prince and the teacher were indifferent and didn't care about their weird posture.None of the onlookers dared to laugh, for fear that the Beast Prince would rush over and twist their heads off.The Blue Lions were not so depressed, they could barely hide the smiles on their faces.

"Everyone has completed today's task very well, and you can rest well for the rest of the time." Beret added before everyone walked into the monastery's gate and was about to disband.He's still hanging on Dimitri's shoulders, and there's something comic about the situation.

"Teacher, you should also take a good rest!"

"Your Highness, let the teacher sleep for a while too!"

"Don't toss him all night!"

Even if the Blue Lions were still chattering, Beret couldn't hear it, because Dimitri was walking towards his room at a faster pace.It was too early for bed at this point, but Dimitri insisted on it.He pushed open the door and walked softly into the room, taking extra care not to let his teacher bump into the door frame.He placed Aledbarr in a corner of the room, and made his way to the bed.After that, the prince supported the teacher's knee with one hand and his back with the other, carefully moved Beret from his shoulders to the mattress, and settled him down.

Beret gave up resistance today.Dimitri was right, he admitted, that he needed some sleep and maybe a little adjustment to his schedule.Even though he didn't like being carried back like a waste that can't take care of himself, seeing Dimito worry about him in his own way, a warm current surged in his heart.Princes always pretend to be cold-blooded, inhuman, and never bother to help others, but monsters don't care about others like this.

When Dimitri wanted to withdraw his hands, the teacher put his arm around his neck and stopped him.The prince was so frightened that he almost fell directly on Beret, but he still controlled it subconsciously.He leaned against himself against the headboard and stared at his teacher with wide eyes.

"You need to rest too," Beret explained.

Dimitri frowned, clearly disliking the idea.He glanced out the window. The sun hadn't set.Never before had the prince let his guard down so early.Was he wondering who might come here to disturb his rest?What is he afraid of?Dimitri didn't want to show his weakness, it was a survival instinct etched in his mind, formed after five years of life on the run.But they were in Barrett's room, and no one dared to break in.Those students who were planning to come to see the teacher, once they knew that Dimitri was staying there overnight, all of them could not come.It can be said that they are considerate in not disturbing the prince and allowing him to stay there with peace of mind.

However, habits are always hard to break, and Beret himself is a negative example.Even in the relatively safe environment of the monastery, he would hide several weapons in the room before going to sleep.But couldn't he and Dimitri protect each other?How could it be so nerve-wracking trying to get Dimitri to relax?Beret was still terrified, afraid that one wrong move or answer would frighten the prince and disturb him.

But that apprehension is being dispelled.He was learning, getting to know this new Dimitri, memories of the past were alive and new ones were continuing.Beret could already foresee what kind of person Dimitri would become, what kind of king he would become.No one could stop him from being by Dimitri's side, not even Dimitri himself.Dimitri needed someone to believe in him, to be there for him, to encourage him, to hold his hand and lead him.Barrett hopes he's that guy.

Dimitri fell straight onto the bed, next to Beret.The prince also looked very tired, and it was time to rest with the teacher. The dark circles under his eyes that never faded were evidence that he needed to continue to sleep.That blue pupil was staring straight at Beret, shining brightly.Beret was no longer surprised, he just blinked lazily, waiting for Dimitri to speak.In the past these times, the undead always seemed to be farther away from Dimitri, and Dimitri seemed calmer, or happier.Beret liked to see his expression.

"I won't carry you a second time." Dimitri said.

Falling into Beret's ears, the words were: "Don't do this again next time."

Dimitri was used to carrying things around.He inherited the amazing powers passed down from Bredade's generations, and he broke many things as a child: spoons, toys, stair railings, and once even broke his uncle's fingers.Learning to control your own strength is not voluntary, but forced.By the time he was a teenager, his control had improved, but he still lost control at times, such as when he was angry, flustered, or distracted (he destroyed countless training guns in front of his teachers).

The Prince has used his powers to help cooks carry boxes of food, or carry weapons in and out of training grounds.Is this a weight that grown men can't handle?Anyway, Dimitri could do it with just one hand.The prince has been trying to use his strength for the right way.Dimitri felt proud of his strength as he watched the burdens of merchants' lives lighten and the children on his arms beamed with joy.

But until recently, Dimitri was ashamed of his powers.He doesn't touch anything because he doesn't know if he can control himself anymore.For the past five years, he just kept hurting people and killing people.

But with the teacher, everything is different.Dimitri knew that the teacher would give everything for him.With his help, Dimitri began to regain some control.Progress has been slow, but Dimitri is making steady progress.No one should underestimate Barrett's energy.

That's why Dimitri should have expected this.

In a recent battle, the prince was wounded.His leg was slapped hard by the beast.Although the injury is not serious.But judging from the numbness in the leg, the monster's claws may be poisonous.For a moment, Dimitri wanted to hide it (it was his instinct), but it would worry the teacher, make the teacher sad, and he didn't want to see the teacher like that.So, when the last monster fell, Dimitri walked towards the teacher, hoping to let the teacher deal with it quickly with healing magic.

But when he tried to take a step, the prince's legs gave way and he fell to his knees.Beret immediately came to Dimitri's side and waved to Mercedes to let her come over.Dimitri said nothing and let his teacher handle it all.

Mercedes is coming soon.She checked Dimitri's leg wound.

"The wound is probably poisonous, but the poison is not fatal. I can cure it when I get back to the infirmary!"

Beret nodded, and Dimitri thought this was the end of the matter.They would walk back to the Abbey, and he would reluctantly go to the infirmary at the insistence of his teachers.This kind of injury was nothing compared to what Dimitri had suffered before.The last time he was poisoned, Dimitri just let it go and let the poison drain out of his body naturally.He plans to do the same this time.However, Beret always had his students in mind.

After Dimitri got up, Beret picked him up.

Dimitri's leg was injured and he was unable to continue walking.Although the monastery is not far from here, it is better to use your legs sparingly.Beret had no horses to ride or dragons to ride, so he could only hug Dimitri.Dimitri carried him, so he could hold Dimitri.He supported Dimitri's knee with one hand and Dimitri's back with the other, and without waiting for him to protest, he lifted him off the ground.The prince in his arms was timid and did not take any further action: he was already stunned.

"What are you doing?"

"I'm holding you."

Dimitri seemed to want to protest, but he couldn't find the right words.In the end, he stopped struggling.Beret didn't wait too long, and opened his legs.Beret may seem weak, but he is not.As a mercenary, he used to throw enemies twice his size flying.After merging with Suthis, Beret's power became even stronger.Walking with Dimitri in his arms is not a problem, even with this heavy armor.

"Put me down," the prince ordered.Beret ignored him.

"Put me down!" the prince yelled.

The teacher could feel Dimitri writhing restlessly in his arms, but his movements were not large, which was the complete opposite of his fierce tone.He may have hoped to shake Beret in this way, so that he could break free without hurting Beret.Dimitri was pretty strong, but it was a good sign that he didn't use that power right away.

"Let me take care of you."

Dimitri froze.His eyes widened and he stopped wriggling.But Barrett was just telling the truth: you helped me, can't I help you?Do not you trust me?

Dimitri stared into the teacher's eyes, trying to figure out his intentions, looking for signs of lies.But he could see nothing more than genuine concern.So, he accepted Beret's embrace, even though it was just... reluctantly.

When Dimitri came with the teacher on his shoulders, the Blue Lions were stunned for a moment before they realized what was going on, and their reaction was the same this time.No matter how much they wiped their eyes, their prince was indeed lying in the arms of the teacher.

Sylvain whistled.

"Nice job, teacher! Hold on tight to your man!"

Dimitri buried his face in the teacher's chest.

The flames are burning, the smoke is filling the air, and the blood is flowing.

Beret lost feeling in his arm.Is the battle still going on?He had to go back to the battlefield and help his cubs, he couldn't leave them alone, they needed him.

However, he was so tired... He also lost feeling in his legs.how so?

Ah, yes.They were ambushed.Dimitri is in danger, and Beret has used up all his ticks.

A feeling of numbness filled the whole body.Beret couldn't move, and his head was dizzy.He remembered the moment when he stood in front of Suthis.Will he ever see her again?He wants light.Where is Dimitri?What about the rest?Are they all safe and sound?

Beret stared at the cloudy sky in front of him, and the smell of blood gradually drifted away.Is he the only one left here?He is here alone.Beret couldn't hear anything, only the continuous yelling echoed in his head.His eyelids were getting heavy, but he couldn't sleep.

No, he can't die yet, he still has a lot to do.

"Don't leave me! Don't leave me again!"

Is it Dimitri's voice?Why does this voice sound so anxious?He is here, he never left.

A warm feeling surrounded him, so warm.Beret wanted to get closer to this warmth, but his limbs were still uncontrollable and motionless.He felt that he had left the ground, but the warmth still surrounded him and never went away.

Beret's eyes were dark.It was calling him, it was eating him.

He lost consciousness.

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When he opened his eyes again, Beret knew that he had returned to the monastery.This is the infirmary, he recognized it, he recognized every room in the monastery, only the infirmary had this faint smell of white magic mixed with medicine.What was he doing before?

Barrett's memory is still hazy.He was probably injured, otherwise he wouldn't be lying on the bed.He felt weak, his muscles ached, his head was buzzing.He moved his limbs one by one, and he could move without any problem.

Beret scanned the room.He's alone here, but someone has been here recently.There was a chair beside the bed, some desserts on the table beside the chair, and a vase with a bouquet of flowers, which should have been given by the students.Beret could imagine Mercedes bringing refreshments in case he woke up hungry, and Dudu adorning the place with freshly scented flowers.A smile bloomed on his face.

When Beret tried to sit up, the door opened.

"Teacher, you are awake! Ah, but please don't get up by yourself!"

In the blink of an eye, Fulian ran to the bedside.She helped Barrett arrange the pillows and helped him sit up.Beret let her play with her, after all, she has always taken care of herself.Afterwards, Flynn sat down on the chair beside the bed.

"Do you remember what happened?"

"We were ambushed and I rushed out to save Dimitri."

"Yes. You were stabbed in the abdomen and hit your head. Miss Mercedes and I treated your wound almost immediately, so you should have no aftereffects, except that it may be painful for a few days. "

Flynn paused.

"You have been in a coma for three days, and everyone in the monastery is very worried. Everyone in the Blue Lion School has come to visit you. I heard Ash read to you by the bedside, and even my elder brother came to visit! "

Beret nodded, he didn't want to bother everyone so much.However, he has no regrets.As long as he can save his students, he will still do so.Anyway, three days in a coma is better than five years of absence.

"Is everyone okay?"

Right now, the only person lying in the infirmary is Barrett, so most of his students are fine, but Barrett still has to confirm this.Fulian, who had been smiling all the time, trembled, her eyes showed relief and sadness.Beret saw it, and worries welled up in his heart, and he wanted to straighten up immediately.Fulian immediately realized what Beret was doing.

"Yeah! Please don't get up! We're all fine! It's just Mr. Dimitri who..."

Suddenly, Fulian stopped the conversation and tried to change the subject.

"Wait a minute! I'll tell everyone that you're awake! They'll be relieved to know that you're safe and sound!"

"What happened to Dimitri?"

Fulian knew that she had slipped up.She had no choice but to tell the whole story.

"After you fell, Mr. Dimitri rushed towards you. There were still some robbers around who were not subdued, and then...we haven't seen him kill like that in a long time. His roar was very..."

The girl still seemed to be terrified by the scene at that time.Beret took her hand to comfort her.

"We prepared for the worst. You lay motionless in Mr. Dimitri's arms, while he screamed and held you tightly, as if if he let go, you would leave him Same thing. We were worried that he would keep us from approaching you... He held you in his arms and never let go for a moment, and he was the one who brought you back to the Abbey."

Beret felt immense sadness and guilt.He should have known Dimitri's reaction, he should have expected it.He just can't believe that he can have such a huge impact on him.Saving the prince was just an instinctive reaction of his body.

Dimitri really needed him so much.While Beret felt honored, he was also worried.He will always be with the prince, he really wants to stay with Dimitri.But... Despite his divine power, Beret is still human, a mortal.

Think now about what would happen if you died.Barrett never really thought about it.When his father was assassinated, he was full of doubts about death.In his life, death has always been with him: the enemy will die, the target designated by his employer will die, and some of the mercenaries who fought side by side with him will die, but Beret never imagined his own death, let alone his own death. What would be the consequences of your own death?He has no relatives who will mourn for him.

But he still has partners.He also has the Blue Lions class, and they are his family.

"Oh, teacher..."

Something dripped on Barrett's leg.He touched his face, it was tears, they were running down his cheeks.He didn't realize he was crying.

Fleur held Beret's hand tightly.

"I don't know if I should tell you, but Mr. Dimitri kept watch outside the door for nearly two days and two nights, and he didn't stop until Mr. Du Du forced him to rest. Every time you lie here, there are people Be by your side. Teacher, everyone loves you very much."

Beret choked, not knowing how to express his feelings.The feelings he wanted to share were too strong, and all the rhetoric seemed so feeble.Beret was speechless for a moment, only tears flowed wantonly.

"Thank you." He managed to squeeze out the words from his throat.

Fleur nodded.

"I'm going to tell everyone that you're awake. Please try not to move."

Beret vaguely knew that Fulian had got up to leave, and his attention was completely drawn away by his own tears.He could feel them wet his fingertips from the corners of his eyes.What an amazing experience.The last time Beret shed tears was when his father was about to die.The first thing that rushed into his mind was surprise, and after that, endless sorrow enveloped him until the last tear was shed.However, at this time, Beret didn't just cry because of sadness, his tears were mixed with several emotions.He cried with relief, with hope, with joy.

Beret doesn't have a heartbeat, but he's still human.

When Beret sensed that someone was coming, he still stared at the tears dripping on the palm of his hand.He turned to look at the door: Dimitri was standing there.Their eyes met.

The dark circles under the prince's eyes were as heavy as before.He bowed and shrugged, his body was tense, and he walked hesitantly towards the bed where Beret was on.Beret held out his hand to him, as if greeting him.

Dimitri didn't shake Beret's hand.He didn't sit down either, but stood upright beside the bed like a statue.His tall figure set off Beret's very short stature.Beret was wearing only a single shirt, and he didn't feel very comfortable.

Beret was heartbroken, and he knew that he was also responsible for Dimitri's behavior.Beret should have protected his students on the premise of protecting himself. Everyone still needs him, and he is not ready to let go.But it was still reasonable to block a blow for Dimitri.If he was stabbed in the abdomen, Beret might still survive, but if he let the knife go to the prince's neck, Dimitri would definitely die.

As if reading through his mind, the prince interrupted his thoughts.

"You got hurt protecting me. I didn't deserve it."

Beret wanted to refute, but he couldn't open his mouth, he didn't know what to say.He tried to shake Dimitri's hand, but the prince staggered back.

"Don't touch me! Everything I touched is destroyed. I've created corpses all over the place. If you don't want to end up with them, you'd better stay away from me. I'm not your precious student anymore, I I don't need your care and sympathy. I'm just a beast."

Oh, that's not okay.Beret reached out again, and this time he grabbed Dimitri.

"Given another chance, I'd still do it."

Beret must have said the wrong thing, because Dimitri flew into a rage.

"No. I don't want you to die for me!"

"When you can't protect yourself, I will definitely protect you."

"Don't make promises you can't keep!"

Dimitri tried to withdraw his arm, but Beret held the prince firmly, forcing him to look him in the eye.

"It's not a promise, it's a fact. We're at war, and I can't predict what the future holds. But I'll do my best to stay by your side, don't you believe me?"

Dimitri fell silent and stopped struggling.As long as he wanted, he could break free from the teacher's hand, but he had experienced the teacher's methods.Although Beret's swordsmanship is superb, the reason why the kingdom and the church army have won so many times depends entirely on his strategic vision.Beret, who has been blessed by the goddess, has always been famous for reversing desperate situations.Most importantly, Bailey chartered his promise.He is giving him trust, he is giving him loyalty.

"I...I believe in you." Dimitri whispered what he was thinking.He grabbed Beret's hand and squeezed it lightly, "But don't leave me somewhere else. Don't be one of them."

Beret couldn't give an affirmative answer, but he squeezed Dimitri's hand in response.They were still silent, but now the silence was as reassuring as the peaceful mornings they had spent together.The tension gradually faded away, replaced by a cautious tenderness.The sun shines through the window and sprinkles every corner of the room, plating a layer of gold on the two of them.

Then, Dimitri leaned down and gently kissed the teacher's knuckles.

Beret held his breath.

In the next second, Dimitri had already walked out the door, and the enthusiastic Blue Lion students filed in.They soon surrounded the bunk and began to chatter.

"Teacher, seeing you woke up, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief.