Love Letter From The Future

2. The Lord is with you (6)

The academy is vast.

As for how wide it is, even the students who stay at the academy all year round couldn’t fathom its size.

When it comes to learning geography as a newbie, most of them remember it mainly in the study halls they frequent. Students who knew other places were rare.

By the time you are in your second year, you will still know the secret places of the academy. It was because they heard about it from their seniors, or because students with exceptionally inquisitive spirit wandered around the academy.

From that time on, a thing called ‘traffic line’ shared by friends who went together was created.

And in the 3rd grade, even shortcuts and alleyways between buildings are not hesitant. It was a time when he gradually mastered the geography of the academy.

Since 4th graders spend more time on field trips than staying at the academy, it would be good to say that the 3rd graders are the ones who know the geography of the academy best.

And Leto and I were in third grade. I didn’t explore the grounds within the academy so aggressively, but I was aware of some nooks and crannies nonetheless. For example, ‘alleyways’ tangled like a spider’s web.

In the center of the academy, all kinds of buildings were gathered. As a result, there was inevitably a section where the space between the buildings was particularly narrow, and it was called an ‘alley’ because it reminded me of an alley.

Rumor has it that a club of geeks has hidden the door to the club room, but I didn’t find it particularly interesting.

Nana Leto had only one reason to use the alley.

It’s such a dark place, so I like to share stories I don’t want to tell others.

It was the same today. I leaned against the damp, stinky alleyway and stared at Leto in silence.

He was also taking a close look at me. His head immediately nodded. It was a look of satisfaction.

“Okay, that’s the Ian I used to know.”

At that, I laughed and shook my head.

“So, is there any other Ian besides me?”

“Was there?”

It was a meaningful answer. My mouth closed again. I stared blankly at Leto, as if asking what that meant.

He didn’t even hesitate. Shrugging his shoulders, he only told me.

“First of all, you said you lost your memory.”

“Yeah, it was.”

“That was possessed.”

Silence, I had no answer to give.

Deep down, I expected a double personality or something like that, but after hearing Leto’s words, it didn’t seem to be the case. Because when he was so sure, it meant there was a basis for it.

In the first place, he was using arcane technology that I had never learned before. The possibility of my other personality was just the result of exercising my overly rich imagination.

I stared at Leto as if asking for further explanation. He clicked his tongue as if telling him not to be heartbroken.

“To be more precise, your future soul is temporarily possessed.”

“… … Is that possible?”

“It wouldn’t be impossible, with letters coming in.”

However, he lowered his voice seriously as if that was not the end.

“Of course, it is not a simple story. Now, listen.”

That’s how Leto’s story began.

It happened a few days ago when he and ‘The Guy’ ran into each other.

**

Leto was still drinking that day. It was a tea that had the effect of clearing the head, and it was a drink that students in the Faculty of Magic would drink a cup of every day.

It’s hard to bear without it.

They were students of the Faculty of Magic suffering from migraine headaches due to lack of sleep and chronic fatigue. It was difficult to even keep up with the amount of learning given every day unless I forcefully energized my brain.

It was at that time that a man was reflected in Leto’s eyes as he wandered around with his eyes wide open.

Black hair, golden eyes. His best friend who looks like a nobleman in appearance, but rumor has it that he turns into a beast if he holds an axe.

It was Ian Percus.

He immediately raised his hand and greeted him.

“Hey, who is this? Isn’t that Sir Ian Percus, the winner of the Hunts Festival? Preparing for the final exam substitute practice… … .”

But at that moment, seeing the golden gaze directed at him, Leto shut his mouth.

It was the eyes that felt sorely tired. Even if I die as it is, I would rather accept it as a rest, eyes filled with intense pain.

Leto immediately hardened his expression. It was a face I had seen before.

“… … yes hello Leto.”

It was only after hearing that dry voice that Leto was convinced.

This is the guy from last time.

At that time, it was a long story, but after hearing Ian’s testimony that he lost his memory, he knew now. At least that he wasn’t normal.

Leto thought for a moment at that moment.

Should I just ignore it? If it was possessed, I didn’t know what the soul occupying Ian’s body would do. It was a bad idea to try to stimulate it.

However, even if left as it is, it was impossible to know what that ‘Ian’ would do in the future. Didn’t you commit the eccentricity of beating Yurdina’s cunt until you knead it last time?

Several possibilities flashed through Leto’s brilliant brain, leaving reverberations behind them like sparks. His choices were:

“Yes, Ian. By the way, did you hear that?”

“… … What?”

His weary eyes turned to Leto. Leto just smiled, as always.

“No, haven’t you heard yet? Tsk, anyway, the information is slow. Follow me for a second.”

“No, I’m not that interested… … .”

But Leto dragged him along no matter what the man said or not. The man, who resisted a little at first, sighed as if there was nothing he could do about it, and followed him obediently.

The destination was an alleyway. There, Leto asked the man.

“… … who are you?”

The man’s golden eyes stared at Leto. No emotion could be read in those eyes. This was Leto’s best.

If they went wild in a public place, they might think that the identity of the possessed soul had been revealed, so they might make an extreme choice. But now, it’s just the two of them, Leto and the man.

Even if Leto discovered his true identity, he could have concealed it through negotiations. Of course, there was still the possibility of a rampage, but the odds were low.

Even during the past week when Ian lost his memory, that ‘Ian’ handled his daily life well in his own way. At least it meant that reason took precedence over instinct.

And if it’s a body that you put so much effort into, you probably don’t want to give up just because one person revealed your identity.

Of course, this was just speculation. That was why Leto’s hands were shaking. His hands were already wet with cold sweat.

If things were going to turn strange, it was necessary to subdue them immediately. Leto recalled the scroll in his bosom he had prepared just in case.

It’s an item that costs hundreds of gold per piece, but I can’t help but think that it’s a sin to misplace a friend.

So leto carefully examine the man with a nervous expression, for a long time.

A sigh escaped the man’s mouth.

“… … It’s me, Ian Percus.”

“Don’t talk nonsense.”

Leto’s voice in response to the man’s words was chilly. His green eyes were deeply sunken with hostility.

“Ian doesn’t walk that steady, he’s lighter… And he’s so interested in rumors that he’s been asking me questions, but even if I ask him if he’s heard of them, he doesn’t even show interest?”

The man was silent. Despite receiving Leto’s sharp eyes, he had a calm attitude.

He sighed and let out a second sigh.

“But for real, I am Ian Percus. It may not be the Ian you know.”

It was a clue. And, in fact, it was nothing but a confession.

The fact that he wasn’t the ‘Ian’ that Leto knew meant that he was different from the Ian that Leto knew.

Leto’s eyes widened even more.

“… … What bullsh*t is that? I’m not here to cover the academy ghost story.”

“If in doubt, check it out.”

The man’s voice was flat. With the least bit of hesitation, Leto immediately started checking while slightly narrowing his brows.

“At what age did Celine last pee on the duvet?”

“Twelve years old, although Celine would never say no.”

“The reason I broke up with Ariel in second grade.”

“You were caught cheating with their sister at a bar, but rumors didn’t spread because Ariel was so embarrassing.”

“Then what about the money I lost at the gambling table when I was a freshman?”

“200 gold? You said you blew away two years of pocket money, so that’s probably about it.”

Bitter, Leto had no choice but to lick his lips.

Looking at the answer alone, Ian was certain. They were memories shared while living as close friends. There was absolutely no way it leaked out.

Confused in his eyes, the man opened his mouth again.

“I told you, Ian Percus. Just a little further away… … .”

“… … Are you from the future?”

It was a question that suddenly came to my mind. However, the man couldn’t answer that, and just looked at Leto without saying anything.

Leto had a hunch.

It must have come from the future, goosebumps sprouted from his body.

Had I heard it a while ago, I would have dismissed it as nonsense and moved on. But there is also the ‘letter’ Ian mentioned last time, and the current situation as well.

If Ian of the future had been possessed, it would not have been impossible. As a wizard, it was no different from getting an amazing opportunity. The mere fact that it was possible gave Leto a subject to devote his whole life to.

Leto’s breathing hardened. He couldn’t open his mouth for a while. then after a while

In front of the person who embodies that great miracle, Leto opened his mouth with a throbbing heart.

A trembling voice escaped from his mouth.

“… … Hey, you bastard! It’s true that you stole my friend’s body no matter how far you came from the future!”

It soon turned into a cry of intense rage.

Excited Leto finally couldn’t stand it and swung his fist.