Episode 23

I bowed my head once.

“sorry.”

After the inauguration ceremony ended and the students left the auditorium.

The only ones left were the professors at Summer Turge, Coltman, and me.

First of all, I had to apologize to Coltman. It is better to hit the hawk first.

“I will gladly accept the punishment for selling the family heirloom without your father’s knowledge.”

“… … Is that heavy now?”

“Isn’t there something that needs to be done first?”

“I saved it again, so don’t worry about it. It was just something that shouldn’t be passed on to others. It was something that was given to you in the first place.”

“Is that so.”

No, then why did you write the letter like that? You could have studied less for the written test.

The professors in the back seemed to have a lot to say, each with their lips twitching. Coltman’s situation was not very different from them.

“I have a lot to say, but I have to ask you one thing first.”

“Yes.”

“Did you tell the truth?”

Meet Coltman’s eyes.

don’t tremble I have confidence.

It was made by Ai, not me. Ai-nim doesn’t lie even if he makes mistakes.

“There was not an inch of lies.”

The professors who were listening were in a frenzy instead of Coltman.

“Well, how could that be… … .”

“Explain more, Lord Rockstryn.”

“It was a statement that could not be taken lightly. It must be explained.”

“There is no need to rush. The finished copy will be distributed to the professors before anyone else.”

“When?”

“I will make ten copies within three days. Right now, Her Highness’s health is also a concern.”

“Your Highness… … .”

Even if I didn’t sleep for a few nights, I didn’t know that Ai-nim would cut down on sleep.

I handed over the finished note and saw him fall asleep with a happy expression, but came out. He’s probably sleeping well even now when the sun is up in the middle of the sky.

“What is my intention revealed here?”

This was Coltman’s second question.

This is entirely the result of my will. The answer was not difficult.

“I think Meiji Kanin knows this well.”

“I mean?”

“Yes. Regarding the latest raid you’ve been investigating, it would be timely for you to announce it along with the release of this theory.”

“… … haha. Were you looking out there? It’s scary now.”

“What do you mean, Maisie?”

Neither the other professors nor Coltman will understand, so I need an explanation.

“To put it bluntly.”

The professors gathered here can, of course, be trusted.

The inauguration ceremony is a half-joking event. How much do you love and care for your students? In the middle of a busy day, I’m full of affection to see these kids play.

so it can be clarified

“Summer Turge is under attack.”

Now, it is exposed to the threat of a summer explosion.

“Are you talking about a monster attack?”

“Yes.”

“Isn’t it something that happened simultaneously across the continent? Of course, it’s unusual for a high-level monster to appear… … .”

“They were completely under control.”

Kanin answered instead.

“There were traces of his ankles being restrained, and he was starving. The collapse of the training room was completely different from the aftermath of the attack. The former Summer Turf’s practice room wasn’t built lightly either.”

“So you’re saying someone tried to cover up the evidence? Need to track it right now… … .”

“I already chased and killed him.”

This is why Kanin’s lecture was replaced by another lecture after the night raid. It took about a week, which means they couldn’t even escape outside the empire.

“He left nothing behind. Since the road was blocked, they burned themselves, and didn’t even leave a corpse, so it’s terrible. I left that as a video recorder.”

“However, ironically, there is no country left on the continent that would go head-to-head with the Empire. Also, if we wanted to inflict catastrophic damage to the Empire, we should have attacked Yuxilla. I was able to do that.”

I took over Kanin’s words.

Even if Coltman didn’t help, it’s unreasonable to deal a serious blow to the extent of recovering the territory on one’s own in one year.

In fact, Yuxilla suffered quite a bit of damage, but the place where the high-level monster appeared was in Summer Turge.

“Three high-level monsters would have enough power to destroy a city, but this is Summer Turge. There are such noble professors, but it’s hard to give them a meaningful blow. In the first place, the purpose was not even to harm.”

It’s an obvious petty trick.

“To discredit Summer Turge. That’s all. Who will benefit from that?”

Each country has one magic academy, but two are undisputedly the best among them.

One is the Empire’s Summer Turge, and the other is Riden’s Sorus. If you peel off one layer, it will be revealed so clearly.

The academy, the place of learning, is attacked out of nowhere, and accidents occur one after another. Every time students get hurt or die.

No matter how excellent the faculty is, even if the damage actually caused is minor. No one wants to send a seed or precious child to an academy where there is such a danger.

“They are gearing up… … .”

“Six students are dead!”

“Did you see these things that would make the angels angry!”

“Shouldn’t we hold a hearing and protest right away?”

OK, so how do you do this?

You shouldn’t do anything. Because most of them lead to bad endings.

“It shouldn’t be.”

“Not good.”

Kanin and I answered at the same time.

After this agenda goes up to the faculty meeting, a trial will be held. Kanin thinks he needs to be more careful, but the other professors push hard.

Of course, there is Liden’s trickster among them.

“Yes. Pointing it out openly would be what Linden wants. It would be like taking the bait.”

By throwing good-looking food. Liden’s mouth is wide open.

‘The Empire has staged a play!’

I will present the numerous fake evidence prepared in advance as if I have waited, and the kingdoms that have been in liaison with each other will scourge Rongurt.

By the time he refutes them one by one, the situation is already leaning towards Liden.

Monsters pour in every day from the east, west, south and north.

The main character, who grasped the trend first, informs them to send troops as soon as possible to prepare. I’m sending reinforcements.

‘How can I trust Rongrute?’

‘Aren’t they the ones who wielded spears and took our land 200 years ago?’

‘Can you bet that you won’t be stabbed in the back while we block the East?’

‘I don’t know. The king ordered the castle gates to be locked.’

Even if these twins talk, they won’t even whisper in their ears. and it crashes It would be the other kingdoms that perish first, but it is a matter of order.

In short, if we want to live together, we have to endure a slap in the face. You have to hold it in and then burst out later.

“So we only announce the fact that we were attacked and do not interrogate. It’s even better if you conclude it entirely false. Well, there was someone who had a personal vendetta against the dean. It should be settled with internal problems of the empire.”

I have to admit.

Riden has already penetrated deeply throughout the empire, and it is next to impossible to weed them out now.

To go up on a stage made by the other party, how could he do such an idiot?

“So here it is.”

So this is the inauguration ceremony. This is the answer to Coltman’s question.

If you set a schedule and give it time, it is certain that you will make modifications in the middle. There is a strong possibility that the child or I will be in danger.

So, at this insignificant event, it exploded without notice. It will take quite some time for this sudden news to reach Riden and for the order to return.

There was only one thing that was disappointing about this place. It was a ‘person with public confidence that has nothing to do with Summer Turge’, and just in time, Coltman Aindarok filled the vacancy.

“It has always been so throughout history. After the war of the sword, a darker and more elaborate war of words and pens begins. But will it be a fight only if our old weapons are provided by the enemy?”

Originally, this is what I should have said after the midterm exams were over, not Ainim’s theory, but after securing the original text of the ancient language monopolized by Liden.

You can find it in a room in the faculty building right after the midterm exam, but I didn’t go steal it.

The event can be resolved only when you can use 4-star or higher magic. To get it, you must take Kanin with you. I made something similar, so I didn’t have to.

“We must have weapons unique to the Empire.”

“Is this old lady going to be a freshman at the age of eighty-two?”

“… … haha. I’m sorry.”

“Have fun. I’m looking forward to it.”

“You have to learn all over again”… … .

Well, actually thinking about it now, it was a bit excessive. Stop being immersed. It’s fine, let’s forget about it.

Besides, it’s not even that difficult a theory. Because I understood overnight. Also, you are a genius

“Did you get the answer?”

“Suffice.”

Coltman nodded.

After the professors have gone, I exit the auditorium and take a short walk around the campus with Coltman.

In the meantime, the episode clear script came to mind.

[EPISODE CLEAR!]

III. Midterm exam

: The first midterm exam is over.

You became the freshman representative with a total score of 79, setting a record that will go down in the history of Summer Turf, the all-time best.

Student representatives at Somerset have considerable powers. It can be a big help if you use it well, but you have to be careful.

Also, keep in mind that studying too much is not good!

[Comprehensive evaluation: Rank S+]

[Additional reward for grade B or higher: +1 special ability point]

The reward was the same as in the previous night raid.

Right now, I don’t really have any special abilities to raise, so I decided to save them for when I need them.

If I were the main character, I would have invested in charm, but Rockstrin is already maxed out at level 10.

“Didn’t you schedule a visit?”

“okay. I thought there was no need to talk at length.”

If I had scheduled a visit, I would have been able to use the meeting room, but from the beginning, I wonder if I only wanted to see your face for a while.

Coltman headed down Central Boulevard to the front door, and I followed.

I was just passing by the main building lake, and all the students were mesmerized.

“beautiful… … .”

“This is a real imperial attraction.”

“yes. I think so.”

“It’s okay to die now… … .”

Looking at this side, not the lake.

Since it is spring, there are two black hairs in the middle of the colorful campus, so it is only natural that the gaze is fixed.

Shouldn’t you still die?

‘It’s really big.’

While Rocktrin’s height is average, Coltman is tall, reaching 190 cm. So if you walk side by side, the picture doesn’t come out.

My eyes were focused, so I lowered my voice and asked cautiously.

“What happened to Yuxilla?”

“It was decided to station some of the special lease units for three years. They say they are raising troops to defend the territory on their own. I told you to do it right away.”

“Were you familiar?”

“Cyryn was one year my junior. Since each of them was a student representative, we only talked a little.”

18 years ago? If Coltman was a student at Summer Turge, this is a story I would never have known.

“What did you get?”

The important thing is this.

Why did Coltman, who had been keeping a distance from work outside the North, helped Yuxilla? It was a relationship that had nothing to do with friendship.

“It is as you thought.”

“… … .”

Five… … .

So what is it?

I have no idea.

“I was planning to go out next year with a little more time to prepare, but I benefited from you. If it’s Yuxilla, you’ll be able to get proper help.”

“How specifically?”

“Isn’t there a way that makes it difficult for others to ask why?”

Then I understand a little bit.

Loneliness isn’t always a good thing.

Doing only what you have to do quietly and silently may be beneficial to your reputation, but it is not very good for benefiting your land.

This is shown well in the episode ‘Crisis at the Northern Wall’. Although the responsibility of the Northern Magic Corps is heavy, in reality, it receives little support from the center.

‘I need more support. why don’t you say that? Other guys are begging for more.’

It is also related to what Ainim said about ramen. This is because Coltman spends all of the estate’s finances on defense without a single extravagance.

Now I can’t stand it and I’m trying to enter the political world.

Unfortunately, Coltman is not very bright in this regard. Public sentiment is good, but there is no foundation to put forward.

Aside from the obvious cause of protecting the north as a Marquis, there is no way to build a relationship like this with other politicians… … .

“I will remarry Cyril.”

Wow.

“… … I will not tolerate it.”

“I will only pretend.”

“Is that your father’s opinion?”

“No way. Shilin’s trick.”

The Yuxilla Territory holds vast wealth and the western region, and the Aindarok Territory in the north is practically an independent territory.

You will be subjected to tremendous restraints.

Politicians in the center, of course, would not be happy with the Rongrult family more than anyone else.

“I didn’t know you would do that.”

“If you lose face and take advantage of it, that is also worthy of being called magic.”

Then you’ll pretend you can’t win.

Since they forcibly broke up the coalition, Aindarlock and Yuxilla had made concessions once. Qualification to bring out a word is given.

It was a number like silin euxilla.

“Take it.”

When I was almost at the front door, Coltman suddenly handed me something.

“Next time, you won’t be able to find it even if you pay a hundredfold, so think carefully.”

“… … Yes.”

Oh, that’s it.

An heirloom of Aindarlock that was secretly stolen by Loxtrin.

It was a ring with a dark blue jewel. Judging by the feeling of magical power, it is an artifact imbued with magic.

It’s something I don’t know how good it is. Anyway, ＜Academy Summer Turge＞ doesn’t have any fraudulent items that can greatly turn the situation around… … .

[ITEM]

[Typhoon’s Devotion]

: A relic of the Aindarlock family that has been passed down from generation to generation. Increases the wearer’s magical power and increases the power of wind attribute magic.

– Magic Lv +1

… … is there?

No, was there such a thing?

“You don’t have to worry about things outside anymore. It will make you even busier.”

“Perhaps.”

“You don’t have to come back until you graduate.”

Rather than being heartless, it means believing that much. He’s such a blunt gentleman.

But since I gained trust, it saved me an hour. Even during vacation, I don’t have time to go back to the manor.

Arrived at the parking lot where the butler, Wilgen, was waiting, and exchanged greetings with him lightly. I admired the horse carriage because it was much cooler than I thought.

“Are you going back to the manor right away?”

“Since I have to have an audience with His Majesty, I plan to stay in the system for a while.”

“Is that so.”

“Why?”

Coltman’s stay on the Islands was unplanned. It is still too early to step forward.

You shouldn’t have to ask for it.

“Even if I am in danger.”

[NEXT EPISODE]

IV. enemy

: D-5

“You must pretend you don’t know.”