160. Interlude (1)

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Meanwhile, at Ramieli Academy without Zeke, a strange tension filled the gymnasium.

“What you looking at. flower garden.”

“Hey, didn’t you see it?”

Since they are in the same class as each other, Serena and Iriel run into each other.

“That’s not what you do.”

“You know what? Did Zeke say it was right to do this? Are you good at it?”

“Umm, then did the instructor inform only me secretly… … ?”

It was Serena and Iriel, who were not very close in the first place.

No, the princesses of the two duchy families who went beyond bad relations and even hated each other.

However, with Zeke’s existence, being entangled in various incidents, the disgust slightly faded. Although they disliked each other, it was such an ambiguous relationship that they had reached the level of acknowledging it.

In such a situation, when Zeke left the academy for a while due to personal matters, and in addition to that, the soy spoon that connected the two disappeared, and the two of them were returning to a cold relationship with the cold wind blowing like before.

As the relationship between the two dukes and princesses grew apart, the swordsmanship classes at Ramieli Academy gradually began to divide into three factions.

There is no Zeke Clay who can embrace and teach all the transferred students, so the four students who took Zeke’s class first are the ones who teach.

However, Yuri was not interested in such things.

Pro-Joheiden faction led by Serena.

The pro-Justia faction decided to follow Iriel.

And the pro-Rosnante faction, more loyal to the Empire than the two of them.

Looking at it this way, it would seem that almost all students would have chosen one of Serena or Iriel, but in reality, it was Rosnante that attracted the most students.

First of all, since most of the transferred students were male, the first reason was that the prince was less repulsive than the duchess as a person above him.

The second was due to the presence of Yuri Gilbert.

The sparring match between Yuri Gilbert and Serena Johaden on the first day shocked all the students.

They all had to doubt their eyes.

When Serena swung her sword once, a heavy, unbelievable sound from a wooden sword exploded in the air.

Of course, it was Yuri Gilbert who won the match between the two.

To those who intuited the sparring, Serena’s sword felt like a miraculous power that they would not be able to imitate at all, while Yuri’s sword, which pursued extreme efficiency, seemed more realistic.

It was not unreasonable that many people envy her since she even won a victory with such a simple sword.

When the swordsmanship classes began to split between Serena and Iriel, Yuri chose neither of them.

Then naturally, many people thought that Yuri Gilbert chose Rosnante, and Rosnante did not deny this, so those who admired Yuri Gilbert chose to go under the second prince.

so currently.

Rosnante’s imperial faction, which formed the largest force.

Among them, Rosnante stood with his arms folded and a solemn expression on his face, and the crowd following him gathered in a circle and uttered passionate speeches.

In particular, the son of the Count, who had previously played against Rosnante in a sparring class, was blowing a harsh snort next to him. After the Dalian, he once again asked for forgiveness from Rosnante and pledged his allegiance to support him.

“His Highness Rosnante! How long do we have to endure like this!?”

“you’re right! majesty! I can’t stand to see the Joheiden faction and the Justinian faction proudly boasting like this!”

“I know that dukes are great, but they are less precious than the blue blood of the Empire! The authority of the imperial family should be higher than anything else, such an arrogant attitude!”

At the height of their youth, the blood of youth is seething with vigorous children.

Divided into three factions, they had no choice but to compare each other’s achievements as if they were competing with each other.

That’s right, Zeke’s hellish training was handed down to his children as it was, so no matter how grueling the training, there were no students who did not shed tears.

However, as the duke’s princess and the prince, who were the same age as her, led the training in the forefront, they had no choice but to clenched their teeth and follow tenaciously.

Since he is training his body through hardships like that, it is only natural that he develops a competitive spirit compared to others.

“His Highness Rosnante! I felt it! The gaze Serena Yoheiden and Iriel were looking at Your Highness as if they were pitiful!”

“majesty! Besides, do you know what the Justinians said to me earlier!? He said that Her Highness Rosnante was the weakest!”

“… … dare! It’s just that Her Highness hasn’t shown her sincerity yet! majesty! Isn’t it time for Your Highness to act with all sincerity! Reveal Your Highness’ true heart to the world!”

The Count’s self-restraint was still raging, as if his anger was not resolved.

However, Rosnante shook his head with a solemn expression.

“… … It can’t be. As a prince born of a noble emperor’s lineage, how can I point a sword at a duke’s daughter, even if it’s a wooden sword? They too are my people.”

“… … Keugh.”

The countess’ self-restraint bit her lips and shuddered as if indignation.

Rosnante kept his expressionless expression throughout, but inside, he was sweating so much that his armpits were wet.

‘Yeah, what… … . It’s true that I’m the weakest… … .’

Unlike other children who received the mana bloom procedure, Rosnante still couldn’t handle mana.

He said that Mana Road is premature ejaculation due to a constitutional problem, and that he had to collect 40 magic stones to fix it.

Fortunately, the first prince fell, and it was difficult to repay the 20 magic stones owed to him, but even so, there were 40 magic stones left.

As a prince, he couldn’t get a job as a temporary employee at another store, but he couldn’t borrow money either.

The only thing worth trying was borrowing money from people around you, but… … .

Now that people have finally started to gather around him, he can’t show his pathetic side to them.

So, in addition to the pocket money that came out monthly from the imperial palace, she had no choice but to save money by saving on food and reducing luxuries.

Thanks to that, the prince changed from the group that started following him again. I have heard good reviews that the quality of a sage, who values moderation rather than luxury and modesty rather than authority, has blossomed… … .

Rosnante’s heart was uneasy.

‘ha… … . Why am I talking such nonsense… … .’

Zeke Kleiman is still awkward, and there have been times when I have thought of wanting him to disappear right in front of my eyes, but I wonder if I have ever missed my swordsmanship instructor like now.

On the first day they transferred, after the sparring between Serena and Yuri, quite a number of students flocked to him.

—Your Highness, did you actually hide that kind of power!?

─As expected, in the Dalian class, I was tricked into a cowardly trick, so I just couldn’t show my skills!

──It is natural, even in terms of the law of war, to be the first to be wary of the most dangerous person.

To that question, Rosnante could not say no at all out of face.

─ All, of course! However, there is something that Instructor Zeke warned me about. I said that I shouldn’t really fight with someone unless I’m protecting what’s really important to me.

─ Ohhhhh… … .

——The moment I release my real power, something really irreversible will happen… … .

─ Ohhh! That’s why Yuri Gilbert, stronger than Serena and Iriel… … . You chose Your Highness, not them!

In fact, Yuri had no interest in such a factional fight, and the only thing he was interested in was Zeke, so he didn’t mix, but in the eyes of the other students, it was enough to see that Yuri Gilbert chose Rosnante.

─ Yes, yes! Yes! Yuri Gilbert is a gifted kid, but in fact, it’s not for me… … . In fact, I’ve given sword advice a few times.

Rosnante’s lies that he spat out in this way were erroneously transmitted among students and spread endlessly like a snowball rolling down a snowy mountain.

Followers following Rosnante gradually worshiped him not as a fellow student, but as a deified being.

Even in the first demonstration class, Zeke Kleiman recognized Rosnante’s talent in advance and fought with all his heart.

At the Justia Banquet, he declared his intention to support Rosnante in front of everyone.

It is said that it was none other than Rosnante’s wisdom that cleared the name of Zeke Kleiman and Yuri Gilbert in the midterm evaluation, sparring class.

Let’s mix 90% lies with 10% truth. On the contrary, credibility was created.

Already among them, it was their theory that Rosnante’s skills equaled or exceeded Zeke Kleiman’s.

“Then, how about having Yuri Gilbert press the noses of Joheiden and Justia properly!? Since it is Her Highness Rosnante who cleared Yuri Gilbert of his name, will you please do me that favor!”

oh oh-

Children burst into admiration with sparkling eyes as if agreeing with the opinion of the count’s son.

‘Damn it, I’m talking less than ten words with Yuri Gilbert!!!’

The words Rosnante couldn’t do it reached the bottom of my throat, but I had no choice but to swallow it in one gulp.

“uh!? Hey, it’s Yuri Gilbert! majesty. Shall I tell her to come because Her Highness is calling?”

“Oh, no. Let me go, ha, let’s go.”

While saying that, Rosnante turned to face Yuuri.

He could only close his eyes tightly.

“Yu, Yuri Gilbert… … .”

stride, stride.

Rosnante called her name and turned to Yuri Gilbert.

Then Yuri Gilbert turned his head with an expressionless face.

Dried saliva went down Rosnante’s throat.

“I… … . hey, maybe… … . That… … . Three, Serena and Iriel, ha, could you give me a fight… … ?”

Rosnante asked cautiously in a creeping voice.

Soon after, her eyes widened.

“uh… … !?”