054. This is Romance (1) [Fixed]

Serena was sweating profusely, carrying Iriel on her back and heading for the mansion.

The appearance of the mansion came into my eyes, and before I was almost there.

“Hey, drop me down.”

A cold voice reached my ears.

Serena turned her head.

Iriel, who had come to his senses, was looking down at her.

“What, you want to brag about Joheiden? You said you brought the fainting Princess Justia as a trophy?”

Serena straightened up and threw Iriel to the floor.

dump

“Kyaaak!”

Iriel’s butt hit the ground roughly.

The part that had been hit by Zeke earlier was swept away and sore.

Grire stared at Serena as she collapsed on the floor.

Serena looked down at her and said.

“Don’t get me wrong. Iriel Justia. If it wasn’t for the instructor’s request, I would have abandoned you at the academy. What could the fact that I carried you on my back give me anything other than shame?”

“under.”

Iriel turned his head to one side and snorted.

I got up and brushed off my clothes.

“It was Zeke’s request? Am I going to Joheiden?”

“yes.”

“Tch, if I ask of you, do you think you’ll listen to everything? that man.”

Serena’s eyebrows twitched at Iriel’s sarcastic remark.

“Then, go back to the Justia Mansion right now.”

“… … ,”

“Either the monastery, the engagement, or whatever, please get out of here.”

Serena sighed coldly, then turned and headed towards the mansion.

Iriel’s mouth was closed.

Certainly, it was not a good idea to go back to the Justia Mansion now.

Contact with Zeke was discovered, and he even knocked out Hades.

It is a self-evident fact that the aunt will take responsibility for it.

You could really leave the academy and get engaged or go into a monastery.

And Zeke Kleiman is being chased by Justia’s assassins… … .

When the thought of Zeke came to mind, Iriel’s expression hardened.

‘Where is Zeke now?’

She subconsciously thought that Zeke had taken refuge in Joheiden.

If so, at least he was relieved that it would be difficult to leave Justia right away.

But, if that’s the case, shouldn’t we be together now?

The only ones here were Serena and herself.

It was also Serena Joheiden who had been carrying her on her back.

“for a moment!”

Serena lifted her head at Iriel’s cry.

“Now, Zeke Kleiman. Where is he?”

“The instructor said he would be back before dinner.”

“What!? therefore… … . Are you saying you’re not here now? Where did you go!”

“… … .”

Serena still looked at Iriel with a cold face.

Iriel felt frustrated.

Even when he looked down on Justia, the head of the flower garden seemed to be laughing too hard.

“Now, Justia’s assassins are chasing Zeke! What kind of people are they!”

“I know. Because I heard you.”

“But even though you know that!!!”

Her face was hardened in front of Iriel, but her fists were clenched so tight that the white blood didn’t flow.

‘The thing I’m most worried about right now is me!’

This stupid woman didn’t even seem to have any idea who had put the instructor in this situation.

I tried to stay calm, but my head felt hot.

“Iriel.”

“why.”

“You don’t even think that Instructor became like that because of you? shamelessly.”

flinch.

At those words, Iriel’s body trembled.

Contrary to the academy entrance ceremony the other day, Serena was pushing Iriel.

“My, what am I! Me, I for Zeke!”

“Hey, I have eyes and ears too. And I heard all of your conversations with the instructor on the spot.”

Little by little, Serena’s voice began to grow.

really. I was angry.

“What? For the Instructor? This is all because you took the instructor out of the military! Isn’t that why you became Lee Ji-kyung? Even so, the plan I made is only attracting Joheiden!”

Serena bit her lip.

“… … yes. I guess that’s what attracts me. Who the hell came up with the stupid idea to lure the imperial family into money? Is that the only plan that came out of that bright red head?”

Out of her mouth came out an outspoken tone that was unsuitable for a duke’s words.

“Don’t you know that we don’t have any real political power yet? Prince 1, Prince 2, and me too! I’m only an academy student. A student who is supported only in that narrow well!”

A mixed heart burst out with anger.

“Something happened right now, how am I going to move the White Tiger Knights of Joheiden! I didn’t even have time to convince my father and prepare! But do you say something like that? It’s for the instructor!?”

ha.

ha.

Serena’s breathing hardened.

“then!!!!”

Iriel, who bowed her head at Serena’s words, shouted.

“My, what the hell was I supposed to do… … .”

she raised her face

flowing tears.

Iriel muttered, not knowing that his face was ruined.

“… … Right now, Zeke is in danger… … . Me too, I knew that this time… … .”

She wiped away the tears with the back of her hand.

“I, Zeke… … . that person… … . I just didn’t want to let her die… … . But I couldn’t stop… … . You should have hidden it here… … . Now Zeke is dead… … .”

“Instructor won’t die.”

Serena calmly cut off Iriel’s words.

“… … How do you know that?”

“Because the instructor told me that he would come back. therefore. don’t die.”

“… … what is that?”

Iriel made an absurd expression.

Serena doesn’t know that her words are not persuasive at all.

However, she was enduring it by tenaciously holding on to the skills and belief that Zeke Kleiman had shown her.

“… … therefore. I really hate it. You too… … . come into the mansion Because the instructor asked me to do so.”

* * *

Princess Justia and Princess Joheiden visited the mansion together.

A sudden visit from a princess from an old enemy family.

When an unprecedented event like this happened overnight

The people of Joheiden’s mansion were at a loss.

Leaving the embarrassed people behind, the butler took the lead and greeted them.

“The butler.”

“Yes.”

“There is a place that used to be used as a warehouse.”

“… … .”

“Give him that.”

The butler made a troubled expression.

Looking at the situation, it seemed that he hadn’t come because he was friendly with Iriel Justia.

However, since he had already invited her into the mansion, he couldn’t treat her carelessly.

Iriel whimpers behind Serena and wipes her tears.

“Serena-sama, that place is difficult.”

“why?”

The butler looked at her and said to Serena.

“If you take the duke and princess to a place like that, your reputation will suffer.”

“reputation… … ? What if I said it didn’t matter? just. You can leave it there and return it quietly.”

The butler knew how viciously Iriel Justia had been harassing Serena all this time.

That’s why I understood Serena’s attitude. He didn’t like her either.

However, I couldn’t handle this with just those emotions.

“Sir, Serena.”

Serena did not hide her discomfort at the butler, who seemed to be trying to dissuade her.

“This is not Serena-sama’s personal problem. … … This is the reputation of the Duke of Joheiden.”

“… … ”

peacock family.

So, it means that you can insult your father, mother, and older brothers.

At those words, Serena regained her sanity a little.

ha.

she sighed.

“yes. Then take care of the butler.”

“Yes. Shuri, you will guide Miss Iriel Justia to room 7.”

“Yeah.”

Serena turned and looked at Iriel.

“Iriel Justia.”

sniff-

“Don’t cry ugly, listen. This is also what the instructor asked me to convey.”

Then, Iriel raised her head.

“Zeke… … ?”

“I am waiting for the instructor to come today. And tomorrow I will take a day off from the academy.”

“… … .”

Iriel nodded weakly.

“If the instructor comes in a little while, I’ll call you separately. Please keep quiet until then.”

So she was escorted to a room far away from Serena.

Serena, who was watching the red hair slowly receding, opened her mouth.

“… … butler.”

“Yes.”

“How many knights are in charge of guarding the mansion now?”

“Currently, there are about 10 mansion guards in operation. And if you include those who are resting, there are 20 of them.”

“Are they strong?”

“Yes, the power level is objectively excellent. None of the guards will follow.”

“Compared to the elite of the White Tiger Knights of Joheiden.”

“… … It goes down a lot.”

Serena closed her eyes.

“Then, prepare even those who are resting so that they can move at any time. And now. By sending two quick-footed people. Ask them to find out where there is a skirmish nearby.”

She opened her eyes again and grabbed the doorknob.

“We’ll have to track down Instructor Zeke Kleiman. If anything happens, let me know right away.”

The butler didn’t know the details of the situation, but he lowered his head at her words.

dump.

Returning to the room, Serena collapsed on the floor exhausted.

“miss!”

“Ailee… … .”

“What are you doing! Are you okay?”

back.

I grabbed Ailee’s collar as she hurriedly ran over with a bewildered expression.

Ailee hugged Serena.

Then she shuddered and began to weep.

“Ailee… … . What do we do… … . Instructor, if the instructor makes a mistake… … .”

People who have been professionally raised in Justia are after Zeke.

No matter how much Zeke I am, I may not be safe this time.

Looking at the situation, it seemed that the group Zeke belonged to was after him.

If that’s the case, they’re saying that they’re on a similar level of power to Zeke.

Will the mansion guards, not even the White Tiger Knights of Joheiden, be able to properly capture their swords even once?

In addition, Serena sending an article was a dangerous act in itself.

Perhaps Zeke didn’t want to put such a burden on him, so he went out on his own.

This was tantamount to interfering in the affairs of the Justia family on her own without permission.

Obviously, when he steps in and intervenes, things get bigger and a political conflict arises between the Justia family and the Joheiden family.

Serena’s head was shaken by various insecurities that came to her mind as she came to the mansion.

I tried to kill that anxiety in front of Iriel and in front of people.

When she returned to her room, her weak heart leaked out.

“You will be fine. Serena.”

It’s disrespectful, but Ailee stroked Serena’s head and said.

“… … right? It should be. Ailee. i’m so scared… … .”

“I don’t know the exact circumstances, but even with my own eyes, Zeke Clay, I can recognize that he is not an ordinary person.”

“But, but… … . Even with my own strength… … . There’s nothing I can do… … . Even if I persuade my father, it might be too late… … .”

Serena’s hands trembled, anxious.

“Sir, Serena.”

Then, Ailee grabbed Serena’s shoulders and slightly pulled away to meet her eyes.

“Really, is there anything Serena-sama can do?”

“…”

Serena bites her lips tightly with bloodshot eyes.

Her eyes still trembled with anxiety, but there was a feeble will in them.

*

Serena made up her mind and sent Ailee outside.

Then he sat down at his desk and took out a pen and paper from a drawer.

‘For now, let’s assume that the instructor will come.’

back.

Serena pressed against her chest.

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My heart was still racing with anxiety, but I decided to trust Zeke.

‘After the instructor comes back today, I have to think about how to protect it.’

Even if Zeke came back after defeating them this time, he wouldn’t be able to shake them off.

Justia was a family known for being tenacious.

‘Is there no one on the instructor’s side? If you think about the cliff, there might be one or two more… … .’

Ah, come to think of it, the instructor doesn’t remember.

Even if you have your side there, it will be difficult to seek proper help.

I also had to protect him.

“For now, powerlessly… … .”

Serena’s heart was heavy.

Because there is almost no powerless aid that he can do.

The White Tiger Knights of Joheiden were famous for their strength, but

I couldn’t move myself. Because they only obey the orders of the family head.

‘Even if I ask my father to protect the instructor, he’ll probably refuse… … .’

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Maybe, if the instructor reveals that he saved himself from the goblins

I will give you a little bit of a joke.

But that’s all there.

There was no way he would actively take part in a situation where he had to clash swords with Justia.

No matter how good I am, Joheiden is also a noble family.

You have power to protect, so you think about and review many things when you take risks.

Even if Zeke Clayman was protected, would the gains from him be greater than Justia’s conflict?

Serena shook her head.

‘Yes, because politics is not emotion. I have nothing to be sad about. Let’s think calmly.’

Then, in the end, what remains is political protection.

Establishing a position through a relationship, not by force, saying [If you touch this person, you will be in trouble too, are you really going to touch it?].

The first thing that came to my mind was a slightly selfish thought.

‘engagement?’

If Serena and Zeke Kleiman are engaged, it will be difficult to touch him even in Justia.

Originally, it was the timing to fall into delusion, but now Serena is serious.

‘No, that takes too long. In addition, we are still in a relationship between students and professors.’

I wonder if Serena would have graduated from the academy.

As long as you are still in a priestly relationship, engagement becomes a scandal.

Not only Justia, but also other aristocratic families are given an excuse to catch up.

Besides, the family won’t allow it.

Serena was deep in thought as she twisted her silver hair.

‘To say that the instructor’s boat is Yoheiden… … . This, too, must be permitted by the family. But if I only put my name on the back boat, if Justia decides, she won’t be able to use her strength and the instructor will be taken away… … .’

Then all of a sudden In her mind, the subtle relationship between men and women she saw in the novel came to mind.

– Why, you… … . Are you trying to leave me while you want to protect me?

– I can’t help it.

– Are you sure you can’t promise to protect me from now on?

– Your family and mine are enemies of each other. Even meeting like this now is dangerous. please come back

– You stuffy man! All that matters is that you saved my life!

Serena recalled how Zeke and herself had become so involved.

‘yes. Instructor saved me from danger.’

match!

Serena clapped her hands.

“Benefactor! I’m letting the social world know that the instructor is my benefactor!”

The relationship of being a benefactor who saved the princess’s life was something that the Joheiden family had to accept and reciprocate.

If it is limited to political aid, not military aid directly facing swords,

I was able to protect it enough.

In other words, to threaten Justia like this.

[This is the person who saved the life of Princess Joheiden. Are you really trying to touch it? ]

It was also at the right time, when it was not known that Zeke Kleiman was on Justia’s side.

‘If I publicize that Instructor is my lifesaver, Justia’s side might spread rumors that Instructor is Justia’s spy to shake us off.’

＜ The Duke of Justia sent a spy targeting Serena. ＞

Of course Serena knows this is a lie.

However, people don’t know that Instructor has no memories.

If such a rumor spreads, Zeke’s image will fall in an instant.

Of course, Justia would go so far as to take the loss of such an image.

He thought about it, but Serena decided to prepare for the eventuality.

‘I need to meet Iriel. I need to get some more information.’

Zeke will definitely come back. So, he protects him politically in the future.

So Serena made up her mind.

‘So, what was the relationship between the two of you? I’ll listen to it this time.’

Serena rang the bell on the desk.