This BL Novel Is Ruined Now - Chapter 218
Chapter 218
Translator: Yonnee
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Given the situation, Reina decided to focus on what could be done, namely the development of ‘antibiotics’.
‘With this… many problems can be solved.’
Before the development of antibiotics on Earth, many lost their lives due to bacterial infections.
Considering that bacterial infections, not excessive bleeding, were often the cause of death from cuts or wounds, the development of Rosicillin was urgent.
But this was true for the Tusa clan as well.
From the dwarves’ perspective, who couldn’t use magic, wouldn’t this technology be even more crucial?
“Anyway, the dwarves don’t have the proper technology to utilize it anyway. Yet, they insist on monopolizing the technology… Ridiculous.”
“That’s exactly what we’ve been saying!”
Dwarves specialized in ‘blacksmithing’, namely, working with metals and other materials. On the other hand, they were practically useless in fields like chemistry or pharmacy.
“But why do they insist that joint research is not possible, really…”
“Exactly!”
After a long bout of grumbling, Reina stretched and said to the knights.
“Ugh, alright, I get it. I need to get some sleep now, so please leave.”
Having not slept a wink since yesterday, Leo and the other knights promptly left her alone.
As the tumult of the Third Knight Order subsided, she tapped her shoulders.
“I should contact Ethan before I sleep.”
She started to regret parting so quickly in the morning.
Reina pulled out a pendant that was carefully hidden in her bag. Touching it here and there, a green light blinked on the top part of the pendant.
Beep— Beep— Beep—
But despite the prolonged signaling, there was no response.
“Um… Maybe he’s sleeping?”
Given how hard she pushed herself, it was likely he did too.
“I’ll just try to call again later.”
However, just before closing the communication device, a familiar voice came from the pendant. The response was a bit delayed, so Reina immediately checked on his situation as soon as they connected.
—Sorry for the late response.
“No, is it difficult for you to call right now?”
Although she asked the question, she didn’t really expect him to say ‘right now’s not a good time.’
But the reply that came back was unexpectedly baffling.
—Yes, now’s not a good time.
Stunned for a moment, Reina quickly shook her head and replied.
“Ah… I see. Then I should hang up.”
—I’m sorry.
Really? Is that it?
The series of uncharacteristic responses. She had hoped for more to follow, but what followed was unfortunately just silence.
“Um… well, it can’t be helped then.”
I had hoped he would explain why he couldn’t communicate. However, Reina, rather than feeling upset, offered her farewells instead.
“Okay, Ethan. Then, contact me when you can.”
—I will. Good night.
With one affectionate sentence, Ethan promptly ended the call.
“Huh…”
This man…
After all that happened, had he become oblivious now?
“Did he really hang up just because I said so?”
A somewhat dazed feeling swept over Reina. So, she stared blankly at the pendant for a while.
But then, she arched an eyebrow and closed the pendant.
“Alright. Let’s see what’s going on.”
If Ethan was acting like this, there must be a reason. He’d tell her when the time was right… probably.
Having found a reasonable interpretation, the woman stretched and flopped down on the bed.
“I’ll have to try contacting him again as soon as I wake up tomorrow.”
Unfortunately, that evening, the next day, and the day after that… Reina was unable to make proper contact with him.
* * *
“Was there anything suspicious?”
—Yeah.
A brief response came through the communication device, making Reina chuckle dryly.
“You know, I find it uncomfortable to communicate like this with you?”
It’s already frustrating that she couldn’t get in touch with Ethan easily, right? She’s keeping the urge to rush to him at bay, thinking work is work and personal matters are personal, right?
“Can you please adjust your attitude since this is about work?”
Reina’s pointed remark made Lehman cough awkwardly.
—…Understood.
Hearing his response, a thought suddenly occurred to her.
Why was this docile guy so desperate to go against her at the academy?
‘Now that I think about it… I never asked why he hated me specifically.’
If he disliked the injustice of the nine families, shouldn’t he hate everyone?
Reina, who belatedly realized this odd point, carefully opened her mouth with a hmm.
“I’m sorry to ask this after telling you to focus on work—”
—Then don’t ask.
“……”
Wow.
“…You never change, do you? Still as sharp as ever.”
—So suddenly.
Reina chuckled and shrugged her shoulders.
“Alright. Got it. I won’t ask. Let’s just talk about work.”
—Good.
She then went back to examining the documents exchanged with the Tusa clan.
“We got delayed because of one project… but they agreed to set up a figurehead as the manager. They know I’m drawing a lot of flashy attention.”
—So, it’s pretty much confirmed that I’ll join then.
“Yes, But there’s one problem.”
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