121. The Emperor (5)

The fall of Ramieli’s swordsmanship instructor.

The opponent is not even the same instructor, but at least a first-year female student.

Of course, the girl’s status is extraordinary and her birth is noble.

That would not guarantee his swordsmanship talent.

A silence that dared not even the slightest breath fell over the audience.

They are the nobles of Joheiden, called by the Duke of Joheiden.

Naturally, I expected Serena’s promotion.

However, such a scene did not exist in anyone’s head.

“Uh-oh… … .”

The first owner to break the silence and utter a lamentation was none other than the emperor.

The emperor had not seen the previous match.

He had intruded from the moment Zeke Kleiman condemned Ilios, so he thought how great the first year’s sparring would be.

She was just respectful because she was the daughter of the Duke of Joheiden.

But is what is happening right now really real?

“Knight Commander… … . How did this happen? Is that instructor acting right now?”

In the end, he had no choice but to ask a ridiculous question to the knight leader next to him.

“… … .”

The captain of the knights also forgot to say the same thing.

This was a completely different problem from the previous matches of the same students.

What he was holding in his hand was bread, not even a real sword.

However, countless drops of blood were embroidered like red flowers on the floor of the arena.

A little girl holding a loaf of bread.

The figure of a large man kneeling in front of him with dead eyes was so unreal.

It looked like a romantic scene from a fairy tale.

The emperor asked a question, but he couldn’t remain silent.

The head of the imperial knights forcibly opened his mouth.

“Smoke… … . no. The author… … . So Dios Redwood isn’t great, but he still showed a high level of swordsmanship.”

“But how is this possible! Does it make sense for that little girl to frustrate a high-ranking knight like that!”

The Emperor was serious.

This wasn’t something to just get over.

I knew that Zeke Kleiman was a person of interest, but

Being able to turn such a weak woman into a person strong enough to rival a high-ranking knight in a short period of time was a serious matter that could threaten power.

The knight commander swallowed his saliva.

“Actually, I, Princess Serena Joheiden, don’t have that great swordsmanship skills.”

“Then, doesn’t that make more sense? Could it be that the author of Zeke Kleiman played a suspicious trick like Lost Hope?”

The emperor’s question was justified.

“That would not be it. The incomprehensible area… … . How can bread hurt like that… … . It would be reasonable to infer that Zeke Kleiman hid his sword in bread to catch his opponent off guard.”

“But!”

“Yes, just hiding the sword in the bread doesn’t explain how Princess Serena Joheiden defeated that instructor.”

The captain of the knights carefully spoke while reviewing the match between the two.

“Hmm… I’m not sure if I should call this a natural talent or how to describe it… But Princess Serena Joheiden has good eyesight.”

“Eye?”

“Yes, I didn’t use any particular swordsmanship, but I destroyed Dios Redwood’s swordsmanship just by poking at the gap between the swordsmanship. This is a talent that any prosecutor would hope for.”

In fact, Serena didn’t have good eyes, but it was to raise her concentration for a moment to sense the external flow and catch the opponent’s gaps.

It was unthinkable that she could handle mana, so the knight commander spat out the misunderstanding.

“Huh… … . Doesn’t that mean that all swordsmanship is useless in front of that girl!”

“no. Perhaps the author’s swordsmanship skills were better, or if Serena Joheiden had attacked first, the result would not have been guaranteed.”

“… … Even so, this is not something to be taken lightly. Did the author say that all the children he taught showed outstanding skills?”

“Yes that’s right.”

“Then Zeke Kleiman has a special training method to develop such a special talent… … . I’ll have to call you to the imperial palace soon. Knight Commander, release someone to investigate Zeke Kleiman a little deeper.”

“Yes.”

In fact, I wanted to call him up right now and see him alone, but the place was not convenient.

It’s not a good choice to face him in a place where there is the Duke of Joheiden and neither safety nor security is maintained.

“Then wake up.”

The emperor, who was about to get up and leave immediately, turned his head and looked at Zeke Clayman.

Then Zeke met eyes and bowed his head.

* * *

The Duke of Joheiden could not hold back the tears of emotion.

“Three, three, three, three, Serega, our Serega… … . Big! After doing this, great!”

The Duke of Joheiden stutters as if his language is broken.

He must not lose sight of Serena even for a moment.

I couldn’t even wipe the flowing tears, and I shed tears without a look.

“Uh… … . Blood, be cruel… … .”

The Duchess of Joheiden frowned.

Then the eldest of Joheiden, who was in front of him, spoke.

“Mother, Serena was able to raise her sword in this sparring anyway. So, regardless of whether you hid a knife in bread or not, a wound like that doesn’t matter in Dalian, as long as it doesn’t take your life.”

“Whoa, it’s not like that. son.”

“And Instructor Dios was actually not seriously injured. All of them were only abrasions, but they were only visible because of the number of attacks.”

“Whose child are you really… … .”

After explaining the situation calmly with a stiff face, the Duchess let out a wide sigh as if she was tired of it.

“Is that why Serena is so great?”

“… … Honestly, I don’t know if I can fight now. Serena’s condition is not perfect right now… … .”

The duke, who was to succeed the duke, had to hone his swordsmanship to a high level. Since she was the first one with a good swordsmanship, it was possible to guess what a great achievement Serena had achieved now.

‘I never thought Serena would have such talent… … .’

Originally, Serena was a girl who was weak and unsuitable for a knight.

However, his younger sister overcame all the disadvantages with the hidden talent of eyes.

“… … For this, Zeke Kleiman, I think I should thank that man.”

“Kheung!!! that, yes! This is not something to just skip over! To be able to raise Serena so wonderfully… … !! Serenity, great!”

The Duke of Joheiden added, but it was regrettable that he burst into tears again with his daughter in his eyes.

After Serena’s match, Principal Lotto briefly cleaned up the situation and held a banquet.

The banquet seat heated up with the theme of Dalian we saw today.

“I will never forget the matches I saw today.”

“So that is it. Whoa… … . I really didn’t know that weak girls would show something like that.”

“Anyway, a lot has happened this time.”

The Duke of Joheiden attended without knowing why due to an urgent request, but in this match, more things happened than expected.

Even if you chew for a few days and chew again, the topic remains!

First of all, the fall of Prince Ilios 1.

He, who had been the most likely candidate for crown prince, not only used a cowardly tactic of paralyzing drugs in Dalian, but also manipulated the count’s daughter from behind in the process. The nobles were shocked with a sense of betrayal.

“You were supporting such a person. I should withdraw my support right now.”

It was not strange that such words came out.

Ilios did not hesitate to blame those who followed him, and when he was in a situation where he would be discovered, he showed an attitude of evasion only, such as trying to cut off his tail.

If this tendency got worse after he became emperor, it would have gotten worse and it couldn’t be fixed.

Aristocrats, having been in the world of politics for a long time, knew that following such a person would never look good.

and second.

The anger of the Duke of Joheiden against Count Gilbert.

Count Gilbert left quickly as soon as the emperor left.

Even so, the nobles who bought the wrath of the Duke of Joheiden would not be able to survive in this place, which is no different from the den of the pro-Joheiden.

“What will become of Yuri Gilbert? That child’s family will be ruined, but will it be swept away together… … .”

“Umm, first of all, the Duke of Joheiden decided to be the girl’s sponsor.”

“Oh, also… … ! Hate sin, but do not hate people. Your Excellency Duke Dawes! And in fact, in this case, the child wasn’t particularly at fault… … .”

Nod.

There was a time when Zeke Kleiman came forward and defended him, but he was later protected by the Duke of Joheiden.

Yuri Gilbert was gaining a rather sympathetic public opinion in the eyes of the nobles even in the midst of the collapse of the Gilbert family.

last. Zeke Kleiman and his students teach swordsmanship at Ramieli Academy.

“Dios Redwood must be completely ruined.”

“That’s right, where are the children who can learn from an instructor who is defeated by a student?”

“Sup, my son also applied for Zeke Kleiman’s class, but couldn’t survive the pilot class and is taking Instructor Dios’ class… … . It’s a pity. I’ll have to see if there’s any way to get in now.”

The aristocrats chattered incessantly.

Originally, it was a banquet that was intended to last an hour or two, but

The aristocrats, who had nothing to say after spitting out countless words, chattered until dawn.

In addition to the girls’ impressive performances, about a man named Zeke Kleiman who raised them to be such great swordsmen.

* * *

When the banquet was ripe, Zeke and the Yoheiden family had a meeting in the academy common room where Serena was sleeping.

“Hmm… … . Serena doesn’t want to wake up. Isn’t it painful because I overworked myself… … !?”

In case Serena wakes up, the Duke of Yoheiden whispered in a low voice.

“It’s already been seen by the palace doctor who came to Rosnante, so it’s okay to worry.”

“… … But it’s been hours already!”

“It’s because I stayed up all night for days practicing, saying I wanted to show it to my family.”

Zeke said with a calm face.

‘Serena is smart, so when she wakes up later, she’ll answer the question herself.’

Big!

The Duke’s tear glands, which barely stopped, broke again.

“I-I didn’t have to do it this far!!! How can you be so foolish!!”

A duke who acts as if Serena is seriously ill when someone sees that she fell asleep from accumulated exhaustion.

Zeke looked at him with cold eyes and then added.

“Actually, I heard that Serena entered the academy secretly.”

“… … right.”

“So that’s what I wanted to show. That you are so sincere. in front of my family.”

Lies flowed out of Zeke’s mouth without a single expression on his face.

The Duke of Joheiden was silent for a while and looked at Serena.

Then he grabbed Zeke’s hand.

“Zeke Kleiman, if you need anything, just say it. That there is Joheiden behind you in the future. remember.”

In front of the serious-faced daughter-in-law of the duke, Zeke let out a chuckle.

“Yes, I understand. Then, is His Excellency going back to the duchy now?”

“Actually, I would like to exchange a few words with Serena, but… … . I can’t help it… … . According to the information you gave, won’t they be gathering soon? If you’re going to go and get ready to stab him in the back, you’re actually in an urgent situation right now.”

“Then, His Excellency, carry Serena on your back and take her to the mansion.”

“!”

The peacock’s eyes widened wide.

“Can I do that… … .”

“Is there anything wrong with my father carrying me on my back and taking me to the mansion? Now that all the official events are over… … . Before you leave, spend some quality time with your family.”

Zeke said that and came out.

Then, I slowly left the banquet hall and walked through the academy.

The red sunset gently swayed and hung on the horizon.

Somehow, a long, long day has come to an end.

‘Hmm, first of all, since we have to give Yoheiden time to go back to the mansion right away, I’ll kill some time at the gymnasium.’

When I went to the gymnasium, I saw a human figure.

A girl holding a wooden sword with both hands and making a gentle downward stroke.

With a flawlessly clean sword that even Zeke could see.

Black hair, black eyes.

It was glass.

“Instructor.”

Yuri swung his sword and raised his head as Zeke approached.

Clear black eyes stared at Zeke clearly.

“thanks.”