I Give Up on the BL Novel's Male Leads - Chapter 91
Illein soon found herself carried by Edwin, who began walking cautiously.
She wrapped her arms around his neck, and despite his large body carrying her, she struggled to get used to it.
Nervously, she clung to his neck, causing Edwin to slow his pace momentarily before resuming his normal speed.
From this height, his long legs seemed even longer.
“How tall are you, Edwin?”
“Is that what you’re curious about right now?”
“I’m curious about everything regarding you.”
“I think I told you before.”
“I’m curious again. I won’t forget this time.”
Recalling her always gentle tone, Edwin frowned and answered.
“…198 cm.”
He answered her questions diligently, perhaps because Illein reminded him of Illenas in some way.
“I’m 173 cm. I’m quite tall myself.”
“…I see.”
“I knew there was a big difference, but you’re really tall. Your hands and feet are huge too.”
“Yeah.”
“How do I seem to you, Edwin? Do I seem much smaller?”
Carrying Illein made it hard for Edwin to remember her exact height.
However, he recalled standing with Illenas at that moment.
“Hmm.”
“A lot?”
“Yeah, quite a lot.”
He said this, feeling that Illenas was indeed very small compared to Illein.
Of course, Illenas couldn’t have been small—she was taller than most women, even if shorter than Illein.
“I wish I were as tall as you, Edwin.”
“Men keep growing until their early twenties.”
“Wow! So you’ll grow even taller?”
“…I’d rather not grow any more.”
Edwin said this, sincerely responding to Illein’s questions as he descended the stairs.
“Then how about giving me some of your height in advance?”
“Sure.”
“So from now on, your height is mine.”
“…Alright.”
He found her words intriguing and wondered if she was casting some sort of magic without him realizing.
It felt strangely tingly in his chest, making him think it might be the movement of magical energy. They soon arrived at the infirmary.
It seemed like their secret hideout, as the school nurse was nowhere to be seen.
Edwin wondered if the school nurse had too many responsibilities beyond just overseeing the infirmary.
Still, since Illein was looking at him,
“Lie down for now.”
“Okay.”
He habitually wrote down her name, student number, and reason for visiting.
After noting this, he tried to find a potion nearby to help restore her energy.
However, he only saw painkillers and no proper medicine.
Frowning, he took out his wand and closed all the doors.
He decided it was better to share his magic with her to help restore her energy.
But he didn’t want anyone to see this.
“Edwin?”
“Give me your hand.”
“Oh, okay.”
She extended her hand as instructed.
The bed was very soft, and as she looked up at Edwin, she was struck by how handsome he was.
Once he held her hand, he began transferring his magic to her.
“Ah… thank you.”
She immediately said this, looking into his eyes and smiling. Edwin looked back at her and asked,
“What did Rodein say?”
“Huh?”
“Is he threatening you?”
Edwin had encountered similar situations before.
“Be honest with me.”
He said, looking at her intently. He didn’t want to scare her with a harsh glare, knowing she might only force a smile out of fear.
Illein was actually more unsettled by Edwin’s unusually soft expression.
It was as if he was trying hard to appear gentle.
For a moment, she felt guilty for her earlier fearful thoughts about Edwin when he had questioned her about Rodein.
“…Why are you asking that?”
“Because you’re not the first.”
Edwin’s answer was succinct.
Illein was gradually feeling more stable through the magic Edwin was transferring via their joined hands.
It was clear his magical power was immensely strong and vast compared to hers, making it seem effortless for him to share it with her.
It felt like the sea feeding a lake.
“How about the others?”
She felt quite comfortable with the magic.
She didn’t like the cold, but since her body was naturally attuned to water elements, she was used to most things being cold.
So she didn’t mind Edwin’s warm touch, both physically and magically.
“Everyone was the same. When they got close to me, they took advantage of me.”
“…”
“Then one day, they disappeared.”
“Edwin.”
“Some died, some went missing, and some just drifted away from me.”
Illein felt a sense of emotion in Edwin’s words.
Although he spoke in a dry voice, she could sense a trace of emotion behind his words.
“You must have felt lonely.”
“…”
“It must have been tough.”
