102. Interim Assessment (3)

‘Destroy the first prince’s plan, and at the same time enlist Yuri Gilbert.’

Zeke set a goal like that.

However, it did not move immediately.

There is an order to everything.

‘Let’s prepare a sketch first.’

and the next day.

Zeke didn’t have class today.

Serena headed to the academy to take a common class.

Normally, Zeke would have trained alone at Ramieli’s gymnasium.

I had work to do, so I stayed at the mansion.

He checked the letter addressed to him.

‘I’m sure he said he had something from me the other day.’

Since the Justia Banquet, many people have sent him various letters.

An invitation to attend your banquet.

A letter from nobles asking for fellowship.

And letters from some brave young ladies.

Even though they knew that he was related to Joheiden and Justia, the paper smelled of perfume as if expressing a subtle interest.

Somehow, all the letters with the names of the ladies had traces of being delicately removed and pasted.

There were so many letters piled up, but Zeke didn’t pay attention to any of them.

What he is looking for is a letter with the seal of Joheiden, which he has separated among them.

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Most of the 30 or so letters gathered together had Serena’s name written on them.

‘Serena seems to have had a hard time writing letters every day. This daughter-in-law, he seems to be quite worried about Serena.’

While checking the name, Zeke found a letter with his name on it.

‘found.’

💞💞💞💞

Sir Zeke Kleiman.

The head of the Duke of Joheiden, I am Furna Joheiden.

Somehow, Serena seems to be slow in replying to correspondence these days… … . Maybe you’re making the training too hard… … .

No, let’s get straight to the point.

On that day, right after I met you, I secretly contacted His Majesty the Emperor and told him in detail what had happened that day.

Again, I couldn’t believe it at first. If I hadn’t seen such an absurd thing with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have believed it either, so it’s no wonder.

However, the guy you captured is the conclusive evidence. Even if the head of the imperial knights stabbed the sword, the sword didn’t work at all.

On the other hand, His Majesty the Emperor was very anxious when he foresaw the possibility of a rebellion.

So, just as you said, I brought the magic stone owned by the imperial family, ground it into powder, applied it to my sword, and stabbed him. So the sword worked.

His Majesty the Emperor wondered how he had figured out this method, but he didn’t tell us about you. I guess you don’t like being bothered.

Anyway, since then, they have been supplying and supplying magic stones on a large scale. Thanks to that, the price of magic stones, which were originally expensive, went up, but with the financial power of the imperial family and Joheiden, I think I can supply enough magic stones for armament.

Since you are related to them, I am writing to you here.

I sent it between the letters to Serena, so you don’t have to worry about security. Wouldn’t the forest be the best way to hide trees?

If you have any business with us about this,

No, even if it’s not this, come to the duke’s mansion anytime.

We will warmly welcome the benefactor.

Joheiden is a family that never forgets grace.

PS However, I hope Serena will come with me.

But didn’t our Sere talk about me?

– Purna Joheiden

💞💞💞💞

It was a letter that was dripping with emotions of the daughter’s body and body.

‘Hmm, it’s Joheiden Mansion.’

A distance that would take about three days if you rode non-stop.

Writing the letter there and receiving it again, it’s too late to deal with Zeke’s request now.

‘Right now, next week is the midterm evaluation’

Sieg rolled the few magic stones he originally had left for the students to use.

‘Using this… … .’

If you go directly and ask the duke, you will be able to receive a much larger amount than this.

Zeke nodded.

“I’ll be there in six hours.”

Zeke left a note for Serena and left the mansion.

* * *

Purna Joheiden was still looking outside from the window of her office.

A landscape with a bright yellow sunset.

After the youngest daughter, who wouldn’t hurt to put it in her eyes, left the mansion, the Duke of Joheiden spent more time staring out the window blankly.

On the day I visited Serena, an incident broke out, so I couldn’t even say hello properly.

Since the incident was related to my daughter’s safety, I was in a hurry to resolve it as quickly as possible.

After meeting with His Majesty, I had to return to the duke’s mansion immediately.

‘Wouldn’t a letter from Sere arrive today… … . No, if my father came to see me personally, he would have no wish… … .’

However, it takes four days to get here from Ramielli Islands.

A week in the wagon.

Due to Serena’s diligent personality, there is no option to skip the academy and return to the mansion.

The Duke of Joheiden only licked his lips bitterly.

Of course, since he was by her side, she didn’t worry too much.

When I asked the knight commander about the skill he showed that day, he said that no one in the Joheiden Knights could fight like him.

‘Even so. I miss you… … .’

The Duke of Joheiden considered his situation of not being able to leave his seat too harsh.

Of course, I could have sent either of my sons if I wanted to hear from Serena live.

It was unacceptable to go see Serena without him.

“Kuhm… … .”

Knock-knock-.

“Come in.”

“… … Lord.”

“Why but.”

“A guest has come.”

“… … customer?”

To come to the time when the sun is setting without contacting me to come in advance.

It was clear that he was a ruthless aristocrat with no discernment.

By the way, didn’t he keep looking towards the entrance of the mansion… … ?

It felt a little strange, but the duke said without hiding his displeasure.

“Keep it down.”

“I-that’s… … .”

However, the butler still did not go out with a puzzled face.

“Well?”

“I was holding a letter from the Duke.”

“My correspondence?”

“Yes, he told me to come anytime…” … .”

The Duke of Joheiden was embarrassed.

“I? I’ve never had that… … ?”

“But it was definitely a letter with the seal of Joheiden.”

As the situation turned strange, the Duke of Joheiden pondered over the letters he had written and hardened his face.

“Now, wait a minute, what happened to his impression?”

stand, please… … ?

“Yes, he looked young. He had dark hair and black eyes. Perhaps, the northern ghost… … .”

“All right now! To the drawing room!”

The Duke of Joheiden shouted, forgetting his chest.

The butler was bewildered. Who the hell is he to embarrass the duke, whom even the emperor finds difficult, like a colt on fire?

At first, the butler nodded shyly and quickly turned around.

*

Zeke arrived at the Duke of Joheiden in half a day using magic stones profusely.

He was ushered into a resplendent drawing room.

I sat down on the sofa after receiving the tea that the servant handed me.

After waiting for a while, the door suddenly opened and the duke entered with sweat dripping from his forehead.

“Serena!”

Zeke tilted his head.

And the Duke also tilted his head.

“… … Serena is… … ?”

“I came alone… … ?”

“why?”

“Yeah, because he told me to come… … ?”

For a moment, an awkward silence passed between Zeke and the duke.

The Duke cleared his throat.

He put on a solemn expression as if he was trying to gain weight, but in Zeke’s eyes, his absurdity was already deeply embedded.

‘Daughter’s asshole.’

“Are you here alone?”

“Yes.”

“Didn’t I tell you to come with me in the letter? Why did you come here alone?”

“Serena needs to go to class.”

“Then what about you!”

“I have no class today.”

When Zeke answered calmly, blood vessels formed on the Duke’s forehead, and he felt strange.

“Wait a minute, did you say today?”

“Yes.”

“… … From the academy, this place takes four days at the earliest… … .”

“Ah, there is an artifact that my master gave me. It is a monster that can move quickly. I ate a lot of magic stones, so I don’t use them often, but today I have something urgent, so I’m using them.”

It was too much trouble to explain even if I said that I came running with a magic stone, so Zeke just covered it up.

“… … Then Serena should come with me on the weekend… … .”

“This is for one person.”

“Kuhm!”

“Anyway, I have something to ask of you, so I came to see you.”

At those words, the eyes of the Duke of Joheiden changed.

From a father who cares about his daughter to a noble nobleman of the empire

‘This guy. At that time, I said that I didn’t need to repay you, but… … . Was it because it was in front of Serena?’

In the mind of the Duke of Joheiden, the evaluation of him went down a notch.

It was embarrassing to come here alone and tell him that he would take care of it if he stayed still.

Not even Serena!

However, he had already said that he would listen to anything, and he was the benefactor of Joheiden.

If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have known if the duke would be breathing like this right now.

The Duke of Joheiden nodded, thinking that he would have to adjust his future evaluation according to interest’s request.

“yes. What do you wish for? tell me something.”

“Yes. priority… … . We have midterms next week.”

“… … ?”

Zeke Kleiman suddenly mentions the schedule of Ramieli Academy.

Wasn’t it wanting money or something?

“First of all, could you please invite as many people as possible to the academy that day?”

“Why, no, more than that… … . Ramielli Academy is an area protected by the seal of the previous emperor… … . Calling people in for midterm evaluation. What does that mean?”

“Ah, it’s okay not to worry about that. It was committed there first, so I will accept this much.”

“That one? Who are you and what did you do… … .”

“It’s joint Dalian.”

“Joint Dalian?”

The Duke of Joheiden’s eyes widened in doubt.

“Your Excellency the Duke. How much do you know about the first prince?”

Zeke raised the corners of his mouth.