21 – The Storm Strikes Twice The Storm Strikes Twice

“Duels are a part of the academy’s history.”

When I first heard that, I wondered what bullshit this was.

To hear the sound of the eternal history is widely spread all over the world.

Why the word duel was there, Kyle couldn’t figure out.

It was only later that I understood why that was said.

It was not a duel in which each other was killed or killed, but it was all about building the honor and justification of one side by just beating each other appropriately.

The reason why these duels continue rather than being banned.

This is because it can prevent a family-to-family fight from spreading.

The Academy is the best educational institution in the Empire. Of course, it is a must-have course for nobles.

This guy is an aristocrat, that guy is an aristocrat, a dog or a cow or an aristocrat. Because of this, a lot of conflict arises.

It’s okay if the class is sharply divided, but since there are so many sons of noble families, it’s often difficult to even divide the class.

So if there is a quarrel between them, it coolly ends with a duel between the parties.

Because it’s better than having families fight and get along well with each other and disgrace each other.

“Looks like there’s some commotion.”

Saying that, Elgar turned her head and looked at the first floor.

Kyle also followed her, inspecting her banquet hall, which suddenly became noisy.

The reason why the buzz started in one of the banquet halls.

There was talk of a duel at this fun party.

That is not aristocrats versus nobles, but nobles versus commoners.

Originally, noble students do not challenge commoners to duels.

Because when the word persecuting commoners comes out, it has a huge impact on their image.

This is also an implicit rule regarding duels.

‘By the way. Why the hell That bastard has been challenged to a duel!’

Ian is a commoner. He boasts of a bigger mouth than a nobleman, but he’s a commoner anyway.

There is no way that the student talking about a duel in front of him would not know that.

In addition, I wondered what effect it would have on my reputation to challenge a commoner to a duel.

Nevertheless, that aristocratic student finally challenged Ian to a duel.

If you do, it means that there is a reason for that, and that you will be able to understand later.

‘No! Don’t accept it!’

Commoners have no reason to risk their lives for honor like nobles do.

So there is no harm or harm if you refuse the duel.

In the first place, the right to veto is specified so that noble students cannot bully commoners.

“As you please.”

Of course, I wondered if it would be Ian if he moved as he wished.

Cutting through the crowd, the two men head somewhere.

Then, as if it were a good spectacle, the students followed suit.

‘Fuck.’

Kyle had to hold her face as he looked at her.

FYI, every time Ian went to a duel, he always broke his opponent’s arm.

Thanks to that, I remember that he even got a nickname for any mad scientist.

‘Arm Collector. Cancer collector Ian.’

*

“….”

Elgar glanced at Kyle’s face.

No matter how you look at it, it’s never a good expression.

I heard that a man named Ian also received a letter of recommendation from the Marquis.

In that case, Kyle and I came all the way to the academy together.

And those who entered the same place or the same way in that way are usually tied up and evaluated.

Do not disgrace the region, or do not disgrace the family.

“… Princess Elgar. Excuse me, but I need to go.”

So when Kyle said that, Elgar nodded her head.

If a student named Ian had an accident over there, it would be quite embarrassing for Kyle.

Sometimes the former daughter of Baron John Nassen, and today’s desk declaration of war.

In addition to that, if the motive for receiving the same letter of recommendation was that way, then it was all said and done.

There are letters of recommendation, but they are not invincible.

The imperial family may step in if it is judged that he is not enough to receive the letter of recommendation.

“Come with me, Kyle.”

“Yes?”

“You’re trying to stop the duel? Then I might be able to help.”

Of course, mediation also exists.

For someone higher than you to come and say, “Everyone, stop and get along!”

It is said that the academy is a little more equal than the outside world, but he is also a part of the world after all.

What’s more, I’m not going to stay at the academy forever, no matter how long it is, 4 years is the limit.

After that, you have to face the other person outside again, but can you make your social life a mess? Of course not.

‘… If Elgar steps in and she dries it up, she might as well eat it. She’s the daughter of the Grand Duke of Littorio.’

However, Kyle shook her head.

“What? Are you saying you don’t need my help?”

“Maybe.”

Because that bastard, Ian, must have launched such a powerful provocation.

I can assure you, unless the emperor comes and stops it, the opponent will fight unconditionally.

Muttered, Kyle turned around and went down to the first floor.

“… Under!”

I was stunned. It was absurd. Are you pushing yourself like this?

It was by no means an outstretched hand to offer a deal, hoping for some kind of reward.

I just, simply, pushed it out once, but Kyle threw it out right away.

This should be more than annoying, it should be unpleasant.

Still, Elgar felt her curiosity about the man walking away grew stronger.

No, actually, it’s not just curiosity, but there’s also a ‘like’. That was in denial.

‘… I haven’t even had a few drinks, so I’m sure I’m not drunk already.’

She let out a sigh and sat down in her chair.

As expected, all of this is because of Leto. Yeah, she’s because he’s upset her mind.

While thinking, Elgar held up the glass that was placed in front of her.

With the stupid thought of what it would be like if Kyle were my childhood friend.

*

“Tisha!”

“Kyle!”

Students rushed to the garden in front of the banquet hall.

In the meantime, the two men and women who got caught up in the middle of it barely held each other’s hands.

“What, suddenly! What’s the matter?!”

“I-I don’t know either. When I went there, the situation was like that!”

“Have you ever tried to stop Ian?”

It’s Ian who can ignore his own words, but not Tisha.

If she gives her opinion, she will definitely listen to that human being.

She

She said “I tried, but she got swept away by the other students and couldn’t even talk to her. Sorry.”

“It’s not something Tisha should be sorry about. She’s bigger than that. A duel at a party like this.”

“I mean! Originally, a duel in a place like this is against etiquette!”

Either the aristocratic student who asked for a duel was stupid, or Ian provoked him hard.

She honestly had to see that the latter weighed a little more than the former.

‘Anyway, I’m done asking about the situation. Let it dry As long as you apologize properly, they’ll let you go.’

I don’t really care if we’re dueling at other times.

But what could be more eye-catching than a duel at a freshman welcome party?

Things you want to do after things related to you have calmed down. That was Kyle’s heart at the moment.

“Ian!”

Kyle barely made his way through the students and grabbed Ian’s shoulder.

To be honest, I wanted to grab the collar rather than the shoulder, but that’s for now.

“Are you here?”

“I came. Rather, they said they were dueling.”

“As heard.”

“What did you say? What the hell did you say, did you hear about a duel on a day like this?”

“A guy who just doesn’t seem to like it keeps showing off with his swordsmanship. I said a word.”

“So what did you say? What the hell is that one word!”

Your skills are open to the public. I just wished it wasn’t such a direct statement.

Because I’m begging you, I hoped it was a provocation that could be resolved through dialogue.

However, the next words were enough to shatter Kyle’s expectations.

“To say they clapped and liked it that much, I wonder if my parents didn’t know much about swordsmanship.”

“… Did you really say that?”

“Yes. Really said so.”

“….”

There are certain things you should never say.

It’s just a pad lip. Putting down the family, especially the parents.

If this is the case, even if you are a filial child with fire attributes, your eyes will turn right away.

It is understandable that the aristocrat who heard that was angry and challenged to a duel.

Of course, other nobles would have done the same. He may have been threatening to kill him.

If swordsmanship isn’t good, it’s not good, why are you putting your parents in there!

‘If this is the case, even if I apologize, they won’t accept it.’

And Kyle’s predictions came true.

“Apology? Under! The apology comes from the person himself! I’m sorry I sent a pinch hitter, so let’s pretend there was no duel? A while ago, he said that he was well-versed in swordsmanship, and now he seems afraid that it will be exposed, right? I’m sorry, but the duel will definitely happen!”

The new aristocrat who heard the pad lip from Ian got angry like fire.

Of course I chewed on Kyle’s opinion that he couldn’t pass it on just once.

“I don’t know why you keep stopping the duel. If you were worried about that human, would you have a duel instead? Wouldn’t that be okay?”

“Yes? That’s….”

“Can’t you? Under! And then you say something like that to stop the duel? They said they were playing with each other, and the cowardly and the weak got together and were doing all kinds of things!”

At that moment, something in Kyle’s head clicked and cut off.

Those who are cowardly must be talking about Ian. The weak must mean oneself.

Weak? Weak? Are you serious about what you are saying now?

Did you even use the word “Between each other” To say that you are the same as a guy like Ian?

Am I the same as that bastard? Wow. This crosses the line too much.

“I will.”

“What?”

“Duel. I mean, I’ll do it instead. Play with me.”

“Ha! What now! Well, good if you want! Now, put your name on it!”

“Kyle. This is John Nassen’s Kyle.”

“Okay. John Nassen’s Kyle. I challenge you to a duel on behalf of that person!”

Immediately after that, the noisy hall became quiet for an instant.