7:15 p.m.
inside the auditorium.
“… by generously sharing the research results, please contribute to the creation of a better continent. This is the ideal.”
The brief speech of the branch president of the Kingdom’s Heroes’ Association ended.
Clap clap, clap clap.
People gathered in the auditorium gave a ceremonial applause.
It’s an era where people like nerds who generously share their research results are scorned even if it’s a novel.
The people in the auditorium have no choice but to trample on their competitors and climb up.
That is the modern warrior.
‘Why don’t you come?’
Marie, who was clapping like everyone else, looked at her watch.
7:16 p.m.
Now is the time for the full-scale academic seminar to begin.
And there are nine minutes left until Natasha is contacted.
‘You haven’t found Theo yet.’
If I had found Theo, I would have contacted him sooner.
‘I’m going to go find it too.’
With that thought in mind, when Marie frowned.
“You don’t look very well, Miss Marie Jane?”
A man approached and spoke to Marie.
“Take care, Mr. Johnson.”
Marie looked at Johnson, still frowned.
Johnson said shivering.
“I asked because I was worried about the expression on my face. Don’t do that too much. Isn’t it so bleak with your classmates?”
“It sounds like it wasn’t when. Hearing your voice doesn’t make me feel any better.”
“Hahaha, I’ll have to say more then. Haha, don’t look at me with that face. It’s a joke, a joke.”
Saying so, Johnson looked at the people behind him.
When they felt Johnson’s gaze, they reflexively laughed.
Johnson smiled contentedly and looked at Marie again.
“I’ve been looking forward to Miss Marie Jane’s research since the previous meeting. Can I look forward to it today?”
“················· Can expect good things. Johnson, how did your research go?”
“I’ll give it back literally. You can look forward to it. It’s been reinforced a lot more than the previous meeting.”
Johnson laughed triumphantly.
‘I really don’t want to see it.’
Marie took care of her expression.
Johnson, the motive of Elinia Academy, is the main character of a young noble warrior.
Even after the establishment of the Academy, a professional warrior training institution, Johnson had the idea that classes exist on the continent, and that there is a stark difference between commoners and nobles.
Since it is grunge, it has received absolute support from warriors from high-ranking nobles.
Naturally, the relationship with Marie, the main character of a young commoner and hero, cannot be good unless she is on good terms.
They have been rivals since their student days, and until recently, they had been competing to the end for the position of the youngest professor at the Ellinia Academy Braves Department.
The difference with Marie is that Johnson has formed his own cartel called ‘Johnson Pam’ to gather support.
“Anyway, I don’t think I have anything more to share with you. Johnson I know it’s your turn to present soon, so why don’t you just go get ready?”
“Oh, it’s all right in my head. Unlike anyone who is on the last turn, it’s the beginning, so I had no choice but to prepare in advance. It seems that the association also takes care of Miss Marie’s convenience a lot. Say, Miss Marie Jane. Let’s all move on.”
Johnson smiled and left with the crowd.
Marie looked coldly at Johnson’s back as he moved away.
Needless to say, Marie had never received any accommodations from the association.
All of them were achieved with their full ability.
‘We need to find Theo quickly.’
It’s been about 20 minutes since the seminar started, but if you haven’t come to the auditorium yet, something has happened.
Theo was also listed as the co-author of this study.
No matter how successful the presentation is, Johnson will tackle it.
In addition, Theo is getting more attention because his name was widely known during the Knights Faculty 2 vs 2 Tournament two days ago.
If we do not go to the pulpit together, there will be many scandals.
‘Let’s get in touch with Natasha first.’
Marie got up and went out of the auditorium.
* * *
in the association building.
Natasha was carrying out Marie’s orders.
‘Where did you disappear?’
I looked all over the place, but couldn’t find it.
I went to Theo’s room and Amy’s room, but no one was there.
I’ve done this search mission several times, so it didn’t even take 30 minutes.
disappeared suddenly.
“······Strange.”
Theo, whom Natasha knows, is not one to miss an opportunity like this.
He is a person who is sure to take care of his own gains to a level where he lacks humanity.
‘Let’s get in touch with Professor Marie.’
With that thought in mind, Natasha pulled out a contact crystal ball from her pocket.
Boo woo-woong, boo woo-woong-
The contact crystal ball vibrated.
* * *
“Then let’s go, Confucius Theo.”
“okay.”
After sending Amy back, Theo was guided by Smith to the front of a room.
Before Smith opened the door, he looked at Theo with tears in his eyes.
“Please, please, please be respectful. Please.”
“Can you do it alone?”
“······· I will open. The Duke of Shallon is waiting inside.”
profit-
Smith opened the door to the room with trembling hands.
The rooms were ordinary. It wasn’t much different from the room Theo was assigned to.
A very narrow and boring room for the legendary hero to stay.
A man in the middle of the room was sitting on a chair, his gaze on a thin document.
He was Piel’s father and the “Demon Hunter” Maximin, the owner of the Duke of Shallon.
“Nice to meet you. Have a seat.”
“Yes.”
Theo sat in the chair opposite Maximin.
“My name is Maximin de Chalon. Yes, just by looking at my appearance, I am of the Walderk family.”
Maximin reached out to Theo.
“Nice to meet you. My name is Theo Lin Walderk. I’m a first year student at Elinia Academy’s Warriors Department.”
Theo grabbed her hand.
‘Actually, the feeling of intimidation is great.’
Just by holding your hand, the momentum is transmitted.
Theo looked at Maximin with a secretly enhanced [Eye of the Observer].
Like Theo, Maximin had silver hair.
Even a 50-year-old has a well-trained body that is unthinkable even from the top of her clothes.
Should I say quiet charisma?
In this work, most of the legendary warriors are described as possessing such a unique energy.
Maximin laughed.
“Heh heh, don’t stare at me like that. There’s something to see about an old man who ate 50.”
“Oh, I’m sorry. I don’t get the chance to be alone with the legendary hero, so stop.”
Theo looked away immediately.
‘It’s also a legendary warrior, isn’t it?’
I didn’t want to show it, but I noticed his gaze at once.
‘Anyway, let’s start the story.’
The goal is to instill in Maximin’s interest in himself.
Maxim doesn’t like people who call themselves Eul (乙). A person like that just sees it as a long-term horse that is used and thrown away.
But those with potential are well taken care of.
‘Don’t be afraid and go out for sure.’
Only then can you borrow ‘it’ later.
In addition, Maximin is a former warrior and duke who exerts great power across the continent, so it will be of great help.
“First of all, may I tell you about what just happened?”
Theo glanced at Smith for a moment and said.
Maximin smiled softly.
“Theo, I know you’ll be on the podium at an academic seminar after a while… If it’s okay with you, I’ll do that.”
“Then I’ll explain.”
Theo immediately recounted the incident with Smith.
*
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*
“Hmm. That’s right.”
After hearing Theo’s story, Maximin scratched his silver beard and continued.
“Yeah, it’s true that our shalong family made a mistake.”
“That’s right.”
“However-“
Maximin stared intently at Theo.
His eyes were so fierce that it was hard to believe that he was a retired warrior.
“It’s a situation that could be misunderstood by Smith. How about passing it on once?”
Mak Citizen said softly.
It was spoken in a good way.
At the same time, it gives the impression that a being who would not normally even dare to raise its head came out with a low posture, and at the same time, it means that we should finish it well at this point.
“…Smith insulted and deceived me.”
But Theo did not compromise.
“If you don’t know deception, you don’t know, but if you do, you have a duty to receive the price. That’s noble, isn’t it a strong man?”
“But when you’re rude, it’s humiliating for the weak to endure, but it’s called tolerance for the strong to surrender. Be generous, Theo-kun.”
Maximin looked at Theo with a tired look.
If I had said this, even a sick person would have understood.
But Theo’s expression did not change.
Just like the first time I saw him, he had a grim expression on his face.
‘······The mask is really good.’
Maximin resisted the laughter that was about to come out.
Of course, there is nothing good about pretending to be yourself.
Rather, it is not normal to say that it is an honor to meet you in the future.
Theo said.
“I’m sorry, but I’m not that big of a distribution guy. But if Sir Maximin says that, I’ll make some concessions.”
“What do you mean by concession?”
“I’m not going to get paid right away here. I’ll just take a promise.”
“······Ha ha ha ha ha.”
Maximin’s low, growling laughter.
“It’s really fun.”
Maximin looked at the bold boy in front of him and continued.
“What if I don’t like it?”