265 – Starboy (1)
Sunday morning.
Theo and his party decided to return to Ellinia Academy.
There were several reasons for this.
There were two main reasons: the first was for Theo’s speedy recovery.
The [Special Fatigue Restorative Medicine], Which was very helpful in recovering his body, is located at [The Hilte] Located within the Academy.
The second reason was to attend the Academy.
Absenteeism is not permitted in the College of Heroes. If you are absent for any reason, you will be marked as absent without any questions asked. Attendance scores were very important.
“Then let’s go.”
Theo boarded the carriage, supported by Amy.
The height difference between the two was approximately 20cm, so Theo felt quite uncomfortable.
But he had no choice but to endure.
‘······Better than Sienna.’
Originally, Sienna was supposed to help Theo because her height matched her, but she kept trying to hug Theo, so she was replaced by Amy…
The carriage carrying Theo and his group arrived at the Polaris castle gate.
Sienna looked out her window and she said.
“Are there a lot of people standing around? Ah, they are knights.”
“Isn’t today Sunday? It’s probably mostly holidays… Wow. “That’s all there is to it.”
As Eisha said, about 100 Polaris Knights were lined up in front of the castle gate.
Maverick, the knight commander at the center of them, gave a command.
“All people! The savior of Polaris! Salute to Prince Theo!”
All the knights saluted towards the carriage carrying Theo and his party.
The loud sound was vividly transmitted throughout the carriage.
Theo had a shocked expression.
‘I took care of Oswald, but it’s awkward to see Maverick like that.’
Maverick does not look kindly on Balderk’s direct descendants. The biggest cause is, of course, Theo, a collateral discriminator. The anger that started with Theo was directed towards the entire immediate family.
‘Aisha did something in the middle.’
Since he had been confined to bed ever since his duel with Oswald, he had no opportunity to talk to Maverick.
Theo said, trying to keep his voice from coming out.
“Aisha, what happened with Maverick?”
“With Mr. Maverick? No? Nothing in particular happened. “It’s been a while since we last saw each other, so we talked a lot.”
Of course, the content of the story was all praise for Theo.
─Theo has definitely become a different person. You know how rude Theo is, right? But what happened… I got along well with the eccentric chairman. Oh, don’t be surprised by this. I think I have a close relationship with the first saint! I’m sure it was something the Chairman said directly!
─How is life at the academy these days? Every day is a series of practical evaluations. Our team ranks about 4th on average. First place? Fish oil… What can I say? Theo team does it every time.
Eisha gave a full speech to Maverick about Theo’s changed appearance.
And Theo would never know that fact.
“······I see. I get it.”
Theo roughly understood and nodded his head.
He closed his eyes and sank into the backrest of his carriage.
‘It’s a shame, but I guess I’ll have to search Robert’s room next time.’
I kept thinking about the glimpses I had of Theo’s past in my dreams.
Robert has a pathological habit of taking notes. Even every little thing, including the meals I ate that day.
He probably also wrote down what happened with Theo that day. It is clear that it is stored in the Balderk family room, where it is difficult for others to enter.
Perhaps, when I enter the Balderk family’s office, a turning point will occur for Eisha.
From what we see in this work, it is only after Eisha solves the Polaris bombing incident with Neike’s help and meets Robert that she begins to take over the Balderk family in earnest.
‘When I come to Polaris again, I’ll have to bring Eisha with me.’
However, she must come alone. She does not necessarily need to show the private parts of the Balderk family to outsiders.
Of course, the future has changed so much that it is difficult to imagine what it will actually be like.
However, excessive worry also has a negative impact on physical health.
‘I need to rest now.’
When something happens, it is wise to hit it with all your might.
After thinking that far, Theo shook off the crowded thoughts in his head and went straight to sleep.
“Hey you cutie! “Why are you taking my pudding?!”
“hehehe, I’m full of greed. Kid. “Know the virtue of sharing.”
“Ah~ Luna doesn’t know that! Give it to me quickly!”
“Ay! You dirty little boy! “What if I lick all the pudding?”
Even the sound of Luna and Sienna arguing couldn’t stop him from sleeping…
* * *
Around 3 PM.
The carriage carrying Theo and his group arrived at Erinia Academy.
Theo decided to immediately go to [The Hilte] With Taylor.
‘Before that, I’ll have to drop off Sienna, Luna, and Aisha first.’
Whatever the reason, these are the people who took the time to accompany us, so it is our duty to see them off on their way.
The carriage arrived in front of the building where the chairman’s office was located.
Two people got off the carriage.
Theo got off the carriage, supported by Amy.
“Thank you for accompanying me, Chairman. It was a great help. “Sienna, you too, go home safely.”
Luna and Sienna responded.
“Okay, let’s go in.”
“hehehe, Theo. Do you need to take good care of your body? Let me know when you’re healed. “I’ll make up for it right away.”
“······Yes.”
After parting ways with the two people, the carriage stopped in front of the warrior department dormitory.
It’s Eisha’s turn to get off.
When we were about to part ways with a formal greeting,
Theo opened his mouth.
“I will have to go to Polaris again soon.”
“Really? “Approximately when?”
“You’ll have to wait and see, but it will probably be on the same day that the final exams are over.”
“I understand. Well then, take care of yourself and see you tomorrow? “It’s going to be hard to stand, so get in quickly.”
Eisha had a somewhat pouty face.
Before she went, she was expecting a romantic date just the two of us, but in reality, she was just a nurse.
Of course, nursing also has its own romance. She is a girlfriend who stays by the side of her boyfriend who is sick in bed and peels her apples. How fresh and romantic is she?
‘It’s really too much.’
But this time, nursing was not like that at all.
Theo just slept to the point that I thought he was really dead. With his own sword held tightly in his hand. It was a bonus that Luna ate the apple that had been carefully peeled.
Eisha’s disappointment is,
With just one word from Theo, it completely disappeared.
“Next time, let’s go alone.”
“Yes…? “Two?”
“Yes. “It may seem embarrassing to others.”
“Yes, yes… I understand! “I’ll save some time.”
“Yes. Then, let’s go. I’ll see you tomorrow.”
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And just like that, Theo and Aisha broke up.
Eisha always had a smiling face.
“Hmm.”
Theo looked at Aisha’s back as she walked away for a moment. For some reason, she seems to be jumping around.
* * *
Time passed quickly, and there was only one week left before the final exam.
In most undergraduate schools, final exams were more important than midterm exams. The Warrior Department also does not hold joint classes a week before final exams.
Therefore, all libraries and cafes at Ellinia Academy were full.
Of course, I didn’t study or anything. To be precise, there was no need to do it. Because you know everything anyway.
So, although there was only a week left before the final exam, I spent it as usual.
After undergraduate classes were over, I usually returned to my room and practiced.
Then, he occasionally visited [The Hilte] To talk with Taylor, help Sonya with her research, or spar with Noktar’s gang one-on-one.
And now, in a study room attached to the library──
“Theo, I don’t understand this. Why do heroes have to avoid ordinary people when they challenge them to a duel? Isn’t a duel a sacred ritual? “Where are the heroes and ordinary people here?”
“That’s right, Tarkan…”
──Noktar and the children are receiving intensive tutoring.
During team classes, I always taught them strategies, but such cheating is not allowed at all during the final exam.
Seria, who was continuously casting [Concentration] Magic on the orcs nearby, said.
“Theo, you also have a talent for teaching. “I can clearly understand it even after hearing it from someone in the Department of Magic.”
“Aren’t you studying?”
“Huh, what do you think of me? “The theory is thorough up to the 4th grade.”
That’s right.
Seria’s parents are both the Black Magic Tower Lord and the Vice Tower Lord. She is a gifted child who received an early magical education since she was a toddler.
Anyway, while I was teaching Noktar and the kids like that.
Burr, burr──
The communication crystal ball I kept in my arms vibrated.
‘Who is it?’
Irene just left, saying she was going for training.
P.L. Is studying in the study room nearby.
Then the remaining ones are Locke, Sonya, and Isabella.
‘Please be the two in front.’
I came out of the study room, desperately hoping it wasn’t Isabella. She then pressed the receive button.
─Hello?
‘······f*ck.’
Why do ominous premonitions always come true?
I composed myself and opened my mouth.
─Hello, senior Isabella.
─Yes. How is your exam study going?
─It’s always the same. Why did you contact me?
─Isn’t that too heartless? Well… I wanted to make a suggestion.
At the same time as I was nervous, anticipation spread through my mind.
It is a suggestion from the first saint of the continent’s only religion…
Of course you should listen.
─What kind of suggestion is this?
─It’s a bit awkward to talk on the phone like we used to, so why don’t we talk in the student council room?