I’m Not the Mastermind

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Tiamat's gaze was piercing. Yujin felt a cold sweat trickle down his back as he faced Alicia.

"...May I ask why?"

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Alicia hesitated, her face turning slightly red. She opened and closed her mouth several times, struggling to find the right words before finally managing to speak.

"If it’s you, Professor… I think I’ll be okay…"

"...I see."

Yujin paused in thought. Recreating the time Alicia had spent with the former crown princess…

It might not be such a bad idea. After all, he was the one who understood Alicia’s condition best. If he personally took charge of her stabilization process, he could monitor her state in real time, adjust accordingly, and ensure her well-being. It would also make handling any unexpected situations much easier.

However, the reason Yujin hadn’t considered himself for Alicia’s stabilization was simple—he wasn’t sure if his presence would actually bring her peace of mind.

They had only known each other for three days. Even if today’s events had brought them a little closer, it still seemed far-fetched to think he could provide the same sense of stability as family.

That said, if she believed in it, it was worth trying. Deciding as much, Yujin spoke.

"As for tea time, we don’t have anything prepared, so we’ll set that aside for now… What time would be best for a walk? If there are too many people during the day, you can move around unnoticed with illusion magic."