Chapter 163

“Hey, my young boy has been different since he was little.”

“Didn’t you retire when the young master was two?”

“A genius among geniuses, wouldn’t you remember him even when you were two years old?”

“I can’t remember.”

While the broken-down horse-drawn carriage was parked on the side of the road and waiting, the scattered wizards from the former special rental unit also joined.

All of them are faces that feel dignified, so no matter how little you catch them, they must be past sixty.

“How, do you think you even fell in love with the imperial family? As long as it is within reach of the system if it collapses.”

“Even though these old people live in the system, they have no interest in inner affairs.”

“The atmosphere is a bit different these days, isn’t it? Why, did the margrave remarry the wealthy mining count?”

“Hey man, it’s already been 20 years since Yorkrilla became a marquess family.”

After asking, the elders chatted and laughed among themselves.

Although the assets in Aindarok are insufficient, the salaries of the vassals have never been insufficient.

Furthermore, all of them are veteran wizards who have been defending the barrier for decades with at least 5-star wizards. At first glance, the light tone probably comes from the fact that he is relaxed in any way.

“Haha, this is Yuxilla.”

“Yes? Was that a name?”

“It’s a noble man who comes and goes, so it’s understandable. Actually, I am not very interested.”

“The young master said he was in danger, so we helped him, but if he’s being chased for some crime, we can’t help either.”

In the past, Aindarok was actually treated as a separate realm even among the people of the Empire.

For that reason, wizards who were on the wall at the time tended to build a wall with the world even after they retired.

Engaging them is not a good option. These are the few valuable forces that can remain in the system and protect civilians from flying monsters.

“In the first place, I was not being chased, I was returning to Summer Turge. I would like to find out more.”

“That’s all right. There must have been a misunderstanding.”

Not long after that, I was able to catch a horse-drawn carriage passing by on both sides and get on.

Since it was a procession that brought food materials to Summer Turge and returned, it was enough to burn all the captives.

“For now, the young master, go back to Summer Turge. Before escaping to the imperial family, I will find out first.”

“I’d appreciate it if you could.”

“Both me and the young master don’t know the face, so it’s probably collateral, but we can dig into the background.”

O’Neill returned to the system with the veterans, saying he would contact me later.

O’Neill may be more terrifying than he seems, given how politely the wizards of the barrier treated him.

By the time the sun had set, we had safely returned to Summer Turf. For someone who was arrested for the attempted assassination of the imperial family, it was rather funny that he came back after half a day.

I headed to the main building first than anywhere else.

“Hello, Professor Katrina.”

“Ah, Rockstrin student. Looks like nothing happened either. The headmaster went to the Sorcery Society and is not here right now.”

“No, I have business with the professor, not the dean.”

“To me?”

Kathrena opened her eyes wide as if she was surprised and asked again. After a while, the eyebrows curled downward.

“What else is going on… … ?”

When something goes wrong in Summer Turge, it’s not actually Wee Lane who gets into trouble first.

When Wirain is absent, he usually entrusts the authority to Katrina and leaves, but since last year, work must have been incessantly rushing.

“How long has it been since the Sours students left?”

“Well, since it was four days ago, I must have passed the gate by now. It should be near Tipolyeong at the earliest.”

“In Enfirian?”

“Students over there are already here because they are also doing sightseeing. I will be staying in the islands.”

“There is still time.”

confrontation.

Rongrut’s Summer Turge, Leiden’s Sorus, Enpyrian’s Oberon. A student is selected as a representative from the magic academies of the three countries to compete.

Fortunately, for such a radical plan, it progresses quickly, and the event should be completed safely before the abyss opens.

“It’s nothing, don’t our students value Liden?”

“It is.”

“Sorus is also a guy who recognizes pride, so I thought it would be good to give him some precautions before the match.”

The point is simple.

Let’s not fight!

The first priority is to finish the event in a friendly and enjoyable way.

And before returning to Leeden, the second task is to cooperate with the students of Summer Turge to stop the flying monsters that have invaded from the Whirlwind Islands.

Conversely, Liden is guarded by the guardian mages sent earlier by the royal family of Rongurt. The ‘all available forces’ that Gawil said refers to the Guardian Wizard. This is because the knights are almost powerless in the Abyss.

The ultimate goal is to settle the conflict between the two countries from this accidental exchange pattern.

‘I got the time right.’

Of course, the biggest question is whether it is possible to survive from the monsters in the Abyss or the Whirlwind Islands before that.

“Does it make sense?”

“I know it is difficult.”

“Because the antipathy is so strong.”

After it was revealed that Liden was behind the night raid and the abduction of class A, the already negative feelings intensified.

Clearly, Rongurt’s large army was advancing towards Riden, but the appearance of a marine monster suddenly protected Mash, and the war came to a halt.

At least it was quiet after that, so the anger subsided, but I don’t know when I will light the fire again.

I was definitely trying to design an event where a quarrel over a trivial matter could escalate into a fight between the academies.

Professor Katrina seemed to think for a moment, then nodded.

“It’s better than not doing it. It’s not difficult, it’s important, but I think I missed it. thanks.”

“You’re busy, but I’m sorry for extending your work. I can’t help you.”

“it’s okay. Rockstrin students are students. I am also a lecturer.”

“We will warn refugees.”

“Oh, I didn’t mean that.”

“We have to do our part. Let’s go.”

I said, pointing to the petal-shaped badge on my uniform. And I walked out of the main building and took a few steps.

“… … what are you doing.”

“Ah, Lord Rockstryn!”

“Brother Rocks!”

I saw Baeller, Frid, and Lamu sitting side by side on a bench in front of the fountain.

It’s time for class to be over, and I thought that if you were going to wait for me, you’d be gathered in the stale room.

The atmosphere is strangely subdued. It was because I was taken away, but even after they found me, the air still felt heavy.

“You’re all right! Surprisingly, he looks fine, and he didn’t even get whipped in a bad place, right?”

“Where is the not-so-nice place?”

“Back!”

“I’m fine. I just came out after being treated to luncheon.”

“I knew it!”

Out of the three, Ramyu showed the most lively response. It was also on the heavy side for Lamu.

“Were you waiting for me? Why aren’t you in trouble?”

“It is okay to wait. But the bad atmosphere is a bit strange… … .”

“atmosphere?”

“I noticed.”

It’s strange that even Baeller, who seems to be absent even though he’s usually in the room, notices it.

Ainim, Hira, Auril.

I think of three people who are not here.

“It’s a bit cold too!”

Lamu added. If that’s the case, I can understand.

There’s a necklace, so if you don’t get very close, you won’t feel particularly cold.

“Looks like I’ll have to go and see Lord Rockstrin anyway.”

“We’ll be back a little later.”

“Okay then.”

I left the three people on the bench and headed to the club room.

rattle. As soon as I opened the door and entered, three pairs of eyes met at once.

“Rox!”

“Rox… … .”

“Locks.”

“Ugh.”

Suddenly, my name was called by three people at the same time, so I turned my gaze to the desk in the middle without making eye contact with anyone. what.

“Come over here and sit down.”

I think I know what it feels like.

Perhaps, if it weren’t for me, the person who was waiting for these three people, no one would be able to stay in the insolvent room for long.

Even for me, if Hira hadn’t suggested a seat first, I think it would have been difficult to pass by him hastily and get into my seat.

The desks were moved a bit and chairs were brought in separately, so it looked like people were sitting around each square desk.

I opened my mouth carefully.

“There were seniors and kids outside.”

“I sent it out.”

Auril said.

It seems that this kind of atmosphere was intended.

“Oh yeah. why… … .”

“I have something important to tell you. Because it’s a story that only four people can tell.”

At Ai-nim’s words, Hira and Euril nodded softly.

“Something important?”

what.

It’s actually kind of scary.

If the place where he was arrested for the attempted assassination of the imperial family had been the interrogation room, wouldn’t it have been more convenient than here?

I have a lot of thoughts.

It’s a new thing to say now, but if you look at what I did to those three people, all of them are huge karma.

For example, what if we gathered them all together, watched them, and shared them with each other? When I suddenly thought of that, a chill ran down my spine.

No, I’m getting more and more convinced. No matter how you look at it, it seems like that? What are you going to do with me now?

“… … Tell me, Your Highness.”

It was Hira who broke the terrifying silence that lasted for a while. Ainim replied in a calm tone that was not like Ainim.

“Is that okay?”

“Of the three of us, it’s probably the least uncomfortable.”

“i think so too.”

Auril also agreed.

Are you the least uncomfortable?

Hey, if you look at all of them, the child will have the highest proportion… … . I bowed my head with the mindset of a death row prisoner awaiting execution.

and.

“You don’t have to be sorry. I am, yes.”

The child’s clear voice lingered in my ears. I tried to answer that I didn’t know what he meant.

“Because I was born as the princess of the empire and lived well until now. My hair seems to be much better than others. Rather, I want to say thank you.”

“yes?”

“Hira, it would have been a bit boring if she lived as it is. Did Rocks change? How to make a dull life fun. How to see what you want to see. It’s not the life others want, it’s the life I want.”

“What are you talking about, Your Highness? how… … .”

“Euril, maybe Rox is most apologetic. You don’t have to do that anymore. It’s embarrassing to listen to it, but thanks to Rox, they say they were so happy that they couldn’t remember the misfortunes that had happened.”

Without pretending to hear what I was saying, the child just kept saying what he had to say.

At first glance, even if the words are incoherent, I, listening, know. what is the kid talking about I don’t know how that is possible.

I just thought it was a confession that no one would listen to, and even if they heard it, they wouldn’t know.

“So Rocks.”

“… … .”

“If anyone else finds out about this and hates the Rocks, we don’t. don’t berate We are all of the same mind.”

Ainim stopped talking for a moment and exchanged glances with Hira and Euril on either side. Small smiles passed between each other.

In the meantime, I just hung my head like a criminal.

“The Rocks.”

Eventually, the child smiled broadly.

“You didn’t do anything wrong.”

forgave me