194 – Transfer Student (3)
There have only been two times in my life when I was this embarrassed.
The first time was when I fell into the forest out of nowhere. Even thinking about it at that time, I can’t tell you how embarrassed I was.
And the second is the incorporation of the crown prince, Karas. I don’t know about Dan Ye-rin, but his inclusion is outside the expected range.
Her first meeting with Karas is at the freshman banquet, but her full-fledged activities begin after the collapse of the academy.
Until then, I only heard news of her knowing and rarely meeting her in person like this.
This is why I am confused. Why did Karas transfer to the Academy?
Even if you think about common sense, there is absolutely no reason for him to come to the Academy. Rather, he is in a position to conduct politics in the imperial palace.
“Why did you come?”
So I asked him outright. Why did he get transferred to the academy?
Karasu is sitting next to me, not across from me. There is nothing I can do since Dan Ye-rin and Yeo-hye are sitting across from me.
In the middle, Yeohye tried to make way for her, but Karas blocked her. He said he feels comfortable here.
“Why did you come? I also came because I had something to do. And I won’t be here for long.”
Karas answered slyly. The eyes are so clear that it is difficult to read their thoughts.
When I saw that, I naturally became anxious. Originally, it was time to stay in the imperial palace and build a foundation.
Even if you don’t go far, aren’t his twin younger brothers causing all kinds of accidents? It was the same at the last freshman banquet.
Luckily, I was able to get over it because I smashed his head with a liquor bottle, but they can never be at ease either.
‘Still, I’m glad that Karas’ evaluation itself is higher.’
I know that Karasu’s reputation among his subjects is much higher than that of his twin siblings.
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A prince who is busy catching a fortune and a promiscuous princess. Looking at them, you can get a glimpse of the qualities of a tyrant.
But Karas is just a fool and doesn’t treat people carelessly. He’s just crazy.
“I also wanted to find out what life at the academy is like. It’s a great opportunity to learn about each country’s culture.”
“Really?”
“Ah. Of course, culture doesn’t mean anything to you. This isn’t a disparagement, I’m just stating the truth.”
I didn’t feel bad even though I was inserting facts one after another. It’s a real fact.
Anyway, I came here to take a look at the culture of each country. At first glance, it sounds like a pretty good idea.
The academy is a perfect place to see what kind of culture it has as it brings together talented people from all over the world.
Besides, seeing it in person will be more impactful than just hearing about it in words. That’s what culture is like.
“The truth sounds like a lie. Can you tell me what the real purpose is?”
“I don’t like it.”
Karas answered Dan Yerin’s question firmly. A smiling face is a bonus.
However, Yerin narrowed her eyebrows as if she felt something uneasy about her. Karas can’t easily read people’s minds.
It has a sinister aspect but is also filled with madness. In a different way from me, I have a personality that doesn’t know where I will end up.
“Anyway, it’s okay to be in the same class as Shibar. It’ll be fun in many ways.”
“··· ···”
Look at that. I’m already grinning at the thought of causing an accident.
Rod must have felt that same energy, but even though he couldn’t help but smile, he made a face that wasn’t smiling.
One troublemaker alone is too much, but there are two. All kinds of fancy reports will come to Rod.
“Well… Take care of it. It seems like the problem is out of my hands now.”
“You don’t have to worry about that. Could something happen?”
“··· ···”
Rod looked at Karas’ confident attitude with uneasiness.
What is glaring at me then is the eyes of a wise man who seems to have seen the future.
“······I wonder who will be affected.”
Look, grandpa. I can hear everything too.
I think I muttered softly to be heard on purpose.
Will I be affected by Karas’ madness, or will Karas be affected by my temperament?
No one knows whether or not both will merge. Seeing as Chaos even shot Faith, something is sure to happen.
“Then you guys can talk among yourselves. I’ll go out for a while.”
“Me too.”
“You stay here.”
“?”
Why am I being left behind? I looked at Rod with a questioning expression.
But Rod was stubborn. I don’t know what he was thinking, but he made me sit back down as I tried to get up.
Even though I was a little puzzled, I obediently complied because it was Rod’s request.
“Princess. Then, I’ll go out for a bit and come back.”
“Okay.’
Guardian Yeo Hye also fell in love with me. Eventually, the two people left, leaving only three people left.
At first, there was a dead silence. I also don’t know how to react in this situation.
If Dan Yerin were alone, we would have talked about various things. But now Karas is also there.
It was a little difficult to bring up a specific topic. So I had no choice but to observe.
“Shivar listens well to what the president says.”
The first person to speak was Dan Ye-rin. I looked at her.
Not only the eyes but also the mouth is slightly curved. He is smiling, even if it is small.
However, due to the environment in which Yerin grew up, she often maintains a poker face. Even her small smile is unusual.
“Is there some reason? Considering the accident, it looks like you won’t listen at all.”
“Um…Etiquette?”
“Etiquette?”
“Yes. Instilling etiquette.”
After being taught etiquette, I never messed up.
Of course, I was looking for an opportunity, but Rod noticed it like a ghost.
The pain I felt back then is still vivid. She had never been so sick in her life.
Even I, who had endured all kinds of pain in the forest, could not withstand Lord’s falcon.
“Instilling manners. That’s an interesting phrase. Maybe it would suit the Hwan Empire. The Hwan Empire values etiquette.”
Dan Ye-rin told a joke that wasn’t a joke. She is currently quietly cultivating her powers.
If I were to apply there, it would be extremely reassuring. But it’s not time yet.
First of all, the relationship with Lee Yeon-joo must be resolved for a comfortable future. Until then, no progress will be made.
“Now that I think about it, what did the Matra Empire value? Was it justice?”
Dan Yerin went over to Karas as if she didn’t care if I remained silent.
Karasu answered her question while maintaining his characteristic clear gaze.
“It’s a meaningless definition.”
“Hmm?”
Dan Yerin raised one eye at the unexpected answer. As expected, the word that symbolizes the Matra Empire is ‘justice.’
However, people as young as the crown prince described justice as meaningless.
This is an issue that could shake the foundation of the country, but Karas doesn’t seem to care much.
“Most people think of justice as good. But that is absolutely not the case. There is nothing as useless as justice.”
“It looks like quite a lot happened.”
“There were a lot. From the older brother who locked me in the barn to the troublesome twin younger brothers. There were a lot.”
Karasu smiled and calmly explained his situation. There’s something scary about bringing it up so casually.
Did Dan Ye-rin feel the same way as me? The smile disappeared from her face.
I don’t know if it was because I had a similar past, or if I felt something from Karasu.
“Justice is meaningless. The right path and the values to pursue are all meaningless. Especially in the face of human desires.”
“Human desire?”
“A good example would be the great famine.”
Great famine. It is one of the gateways that a country must pass through when undergoing destruction technology.
If an issue that can only be viewed as a natural disaster or the incompetence of the state is combined, there is no turning back.
It is also a natural disaster that clearly shows human desires. I struggle to eat somehow.
“Parents eating their children, plundering others, etc. Justice is meaningless in the face of extreme circumstances. In the end, justice cannot overcome human desire.”
“That’s why we are building a country and protecting our people.”
“That’s true. But I just want to delve into the essence of humanity.”
Karas said that and glanced at me. She immediately remembered what she said at the freshman banquet.
People’s desires should never be ignored. No matter how fair it is, it is uneasy as long as humans have desires.
Because people have a clear intellect, they can suppress their instincts. However, when the environment changes, instinct has no choice but to take precedence.
Even if they belong to a civilization, most people are unable to suppress their instincts. The reason is very simple.
If you don’t, you’ll die. If you don’t get enough sleep right away, you will definitely die.
“There are many different types of people in the world. And each of them has different desires. I want to check there.”
“What?”
“If there is no meaning, let’s make it meaningful. So that everyone firmly believes that it is justice.”
“··· ···”
Words that convey steely conviction. I felt a heart that would never break.
The problem is that the two things have come together and developed in a strange direction. This is why Dan Ye-rin kept quiet.
“······It’s very dangerous. You.”
“I hear that a lot.”
“A lot of blood will be shed. Regardless of social status.”
“Blood is still flowing. It was so in the past and it will be so in the future.”
Even with Dan Yerin’s warning, Karas ignored it. If you look at this side of her, she is no different from a tyrant.
However, if Karas ascends to the position of emperor as in the original history, he will be of the caliber of a Ming military, let alone a tyrant.
The reason why he is a ‘good prince’ and not a ‘seonggun’ is because he was never good. He is a complex human being.
“Are you saying it doesn’t matter if the blood of innocents is shed for your ideals?”
“What kind of person are you talking about? Are you talking about someone who keeps his mouth shut, or someone who pretends not to know?”
The debate between Dan Yerin and Karas continued steadily. Dan Ye-rin is fierce, while Karas is relaxed.
I was caught in the middle and just blinking. You may not know the history of Soul World, but Emperor Studies is a spiritual disease.
From the beginning, there was no interest in politics. I don’t even know why I’m here.
“Then it would be a good idea to ask Sivar. What do you think?”
I knew it would be like this. As opinions could not be narrowed down, Karas made a suggestion to me.
Dan Ye-rin’s eyes also turned to me. I wandered around and quietly asked back.
“······Why me?”
“Because you revealed to me the essence of humanity.”
“I’m curious too. What on earth did he say that made him look like this?”
No. Why is everyone doing this to me?
Even Dan Ye-rin has a stern expression, showing that she is quite serious.
But I can’t give you any advice. Isn’t it impossible to suddenly reveal future knowledge?
I thought and thought about how I could overcome this situation. And the answer that came out was…
“······Do you want to eat something?”
It was a change of topic.
I have no idea what you are talking about.
“Hmm. As expected, you are faithful to your instincts. I am very satisfied.”
Why are you satisfied?