316 – Isn’t there anything like this in your country? – 4
It was an okay day. As usual, he looked at the schedule of the lower Ryutis, checked the power of his country, and had regular conversations with Juven and the Holy Church. A schedule that has been repeated every day since the entrance to the academy of the fall of Ryutis. So, it was a special day.
If there’s one thing different, it’s that I’ve been paying attention to the practical exam questions that day. Even that was the experience of last year, so it wasn’t a problem to be very nervous. In fact, Leutis Lowha smiled with satisfaction after a great sparring with his student named Charles Olidra.
No problem escort, the satisfaction of degradation. It was a day that I wished it would always be like today, no more and no less.
“…….”
It certainly was.
Until the sky splits. That was until the blue sky split with a roar that seemed to tear apart space, along with a strange mana amplification.
‘What is this?’
It was embarrassing. At that time, I wonder if it would be right to describe this feeling as embarrassment, but there is no clearer expression than that. On the contrary, the more verbose it is, the more the emotion at that time seems to fade.
A hideous scar that seems to insult the sky. No matter how well I thought about it, it was never a good look, but I had no choice but to look at the scars like a pagan possessed by idols. No, to the swordsman, those scars were not idols, but stigmata that were tantamount to divine guidance.
There is no guarantee that it is a mark made by a sword. If you tell someone, they will click your tongue for talking nonsense. But I could feel it instinctively. That’s a feat accomplished with a sword.
I just stared blankly. Neither I nor the other nearby knights opened their mouths until the sky healed again within a few minutes.
“…Lord Villar.”
“Yes.”
The knight opened his mouth with a trembling voice, as if he was still in shock. He nodded his head before he could hear all of the knight’s words.
“Report to the home country.”
This is not something we can afford. Even if you get scolded for talking nonsense, you must report it to your home country.
And that night, the gymnasium near the inn was full of knights.
“Perosa.”
“Oh, Father.”
Among those knights was Perosa. How happy I was to think that Perosa felt a sense of triumph rather than frustration after seeing the traces. Thinking that he was a child who would grow up in the future, he couldn’t hide his satisfaction as a father.
However, it wasn’t long before news came that would cover the gratification.
“You mean the inspector?”
– Yes. It was officially announced by the imperial family. It’s not that the emperor came forward, but it’s certain that it’s the words of the crown prince.
A contact from the Royal Knight Commander in his home country. From the moment I saw the leader’s bewildered expression, I felt an unusual sign, but I didn’t know that the empire would officially admit that the previous situation was a human act.
I didn’t even know that it was the behavior of the inspector who has been residing at the academy since a year ago.
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– …Thanks to that, it seems Robens Academy will follow Ernesto Academy’s footsteps.
I couldn’t help but salivate at those words. As a knight of Armin, this is unpleasant news. Robens Academy came to a situation where Armin’s pride, and that pride, had to acknowledge the superiority of the Empire.
– And the bureaucrats were upset too. Because it turns out that the records of the Great Northern War are true.
I wanted to know what that meant, but I realized it after a while. Immediately after the end of the war, among the records obtained by Armain through the Empire’s lax counterintelligence network, ‘the sky was torn and the earth howled at Khagan’s sword strike.’ Because there was a record called
But when you see something like that, you usually think it’s an exaggeration, but who would think it was literal? From the point of view of bureaucrats, it would be a lightning bolt from the dry sky.
– Moreover, the military government also felt a sense of crisis at the sudden display of force by the empire.
At the words that followed, his expression naturally hardened. Certainly, displays of force at this time are not normal circumstances.
If it was a warning about the power of the Three Kingdoms residing in Academy, it was right to say it last year. At this point, when smooth relations have already been established, isn’t it a loss to the empire to stimulate the three kingdoms?
– Opinions are very divided. Some say that the imperial family, the head of the inspection department, was put up simply to increase the authority of the imperial family, and some say that it is a move to seize control of the sea by completely suppressing the kingdom of Zereno. Or eastward toward the kingdom of Leon, pressure toward the country, and conquest of the north. All sorts of things came out.”
The leader laughed in disbelief, but his expression was hardened. It is a possibility that cannot be ignored.
A sudden show of force. That is, when the eyes of the continent were focused on the academy due to the admission of people from the Three Kingdoms, including the lower Ryutis, and the admission of a large number of wizards possessed by the Demon King, the sky slashing that took place over the academy.
Is it right to see this as a coincidence, or a premeditated declaration?
– Robens Academy goes to the Imperial Academy not just for learning. Be aware
“…I’ll keep that in mind.”
That was enough. Armaine will bow for a while to avoid the Empire’s blade, so I, who is residing at the academy, instructed me to clearly grasp the Empire’s intentions. It’s a mission that’s too heavy for a single knight, but it’s not the worst.
‘At least not Armin.’
The inspector I’ve seen so far is not a person to remain calm in front of personnel from a soon-to-be invaded country. A personality that would have definitely drawn a line or openly provoked. At least the inspector I saw did.
‘If that personality is thoroughly acting—’
At least, they prepared for the invasion even before Leuteis entered school.
…A terrible possibility.
***
After entering the full-buying meta of Tanian Coin, I began to work hard on persuasion.
Tanian’s method of recovery is such that severed limbs can be attached right away, but rather, they say that strengthening method is his specialty. Then, wouldn’t it be possible to cut the sky without getting hurt in the first place? Etc. I really made fun of my mouth using all kinds of excuses.
“…Okay. Then, I’ll skip this one time.”
“Thanks for your understanding, Mar.”
Fortunately, I succeeded in persuading everyone, including Marghetta, whether it was because my heartfelt persuasion moved them, or because their physical safety was guaranteed. To be honest, the stakes of the latter are overwhelmingly large, but it is only necessary to achieve the goal.
Anyway, with the help of the Tanian Coin, I avoided doing a no-show in front of the spectators who had come to watch the expedition.
“They say that Robens Academy is ready to come anytime. If you give them permission, they’ll come by teleport right away.”
“It’s a great passion. To learn without hesitation is something that even foreign educational institutions can imitate.”
And when he succeeded in persuasion, it was a breeze after that. From the principal’s point of view, there is no reason to refuse, as it is like receiving the surrender of Robens Academy following Ernesto Academy. Perhaps he will remain as the greatest principal in the history of the Imperial Academy.
“I’m very happy that this old man’s boring later years are often revitalized. This must also be thanks to the Inspector General.”
“Not much to say. It’s probably not because of me, but because the principal has built up.”
“Heh heh, that’s embarrassing.”
As proof of that, the principal continued the conversation with a smile on his face. The academy was split up out of nowhere, and he could have expressed embarrassment or concern, but he didn’t say anything like that, just nodded softly.
I don’t know if this is because my heart became more generous with the surrender of Robens Academy, or if I was liberated from suffering like this for over a year, but I think it’s fortunate anyway. As the principal said, isn’t it a good thing if the last years are full of vitality instead of being twisted?
It seems like a twisted good news, but I decided to think that way.
Without three days after the principal’s approval was lost, Robens Academy made an official visit to the Imperial Academy. Unlike Ernesto Academy, who initially charged at the fair, Robens Academy rushed in accidentally, so it was only natural.
“This is Narche Yoheim, Vice Principal of Robens Academy. The principal wanted to come in person, but we ask for your understanding that we are unable to greet you due to our schedule.”
However, an accidental visit does not mean that the level of a visitor is low. Even though the principal did not come directly, in the swordsmanship world, a vice principal with a higher reputation than the principal personally visited and said that he hoped for the principal’s absence. This was enough to show Robens Academy’s sincerity.
“If the headmaster came in person, we would be grateful. How can we express our regret at not seeing you? Never mind.”
So, upon the visit of the vice principal, the imperial academy showed the protocol of the headmaster directly, and the Robens Academy seemed to be somewhat satisfied with the interview with a higher-level person.
Of course, being 100% satisfied would be after seeing the sky split with your own two eyes. What’s the use of protocol if you can’t get what you want?
“Is the person next to you the director of the inspection?”
Narche Yoheim, who greeted the principal and then the vice principal, greeted me who was next to me.
“Yes, that’s right.”
“I received undeserved instruction from the Inspector General. I will not forget today’s work as I consider it an honor.”
I even felt a bit dizzy when I saw Narche Johaim bowing his head respectfully.
Right now, I’m thoroughly prostrated, excluding my pride, but if I hadn’t shown the sky slash this time, there would have been an uproar. If the cost of throwing away pride is a no-show, anyone goes crazy.
Thank you, Tanian… You saved the relationship between the Empire and Armin…
***
The inspector general led the students to the gymnasium, saying that he would show them how to cut the sky right away.
“It doesn’t take long, so procrastinating is not the way students have come a long way. Wouldn’t it be nice to see what you want and get some rest?”
We are happy to say that. Since he came to the empire after forcibly adjusting the schedule of the academy, the longer he stayed in the empire, the bigger the aftermath became difficult to deal with. I’m already getting hit by work as a vice principal, but I can’t get hit anymore.
So I accepted the favor of the inspector general. If you have accomplished your business from the first day, you can return to your home country as quickly as possible.
‘…That’s a lot.’
In the meantime, as if rumors had already spread, students and staff from the Imperial Academy were gathered at the gymnasium where the inspector arrived. I understand that it will be an experience that they do not want to miss.
It’s just that it’s just strange that there’s Low Tis among the students at the Imperial Academy.
‘Degradation…’
A strange situation where Armain’s royal family is in a place where Armain’s pride bows its head to the Imperial Academy. Feeling the strangeness and smiling slightly, the white-haired young man put his hand on the shoulder of the inspector general and muttered something.
Looking at the bright white light flickering around the young man and the inspector general, it must be the s*x law. That young man was probably the next saint, Tanian Enes.
After that, the head of the inspection department, who had a few words with the next saint, nodded and stood in the center of the arena.
“Let’s get started.”
At that word, silence fell all over the dance floor. Many people stopped even moving, as if they would not even make the sound of their clothes brushing against each other.
Only the director of the Inspection Department has the right to move between them.
‘Huh.’
And it’s embarrassing, but I admired it from the moment the inspector general held the sword. The basics are the most important thing to Mu-in, and you can tell how faithful the basics are just by looking at his posture.
In that sense, the inspector general’s attitude was perfect. I couldn’t find any flaws in his simple preparatory movements, and I couldn’t take my eyes off the way he put his feet forward and even the way he stretched out his arms. How long did it take to achieve such perfection?
Yes, even achieving the feat of cutting the sky requires such a strong foundation—?
‘What.’
The admiration quickly turned to astonishment. The heart of the Inspector General, who moved his sword slowly, began to circulate ferocious mana, and the mana moved to the right chest of the Inspector General and exploded.
Abnormal mana cycle. A crazy operation method that would have made your heart explode at that moment if you followed it carelessly.
Those who could feel that crazy mana cycle all watched the madman with their mouths open—
– ■■■■■■■■■──!!!
The feat of the madman unfolded in the sky.
‘Ha.’
A different sense of exclamation came out when I saw the inspector general’s posture earlier.
A black scar set in an ugly way, as if insulting the blue sky. A scar that gradually widens as if swallowing the sky to become a new sky.
‘…Is it an evil god?’
In the Bible of the Church of Dawn, it is said that the evil spirits that fought against Enen are sealed in the northern part of the continent.
I’ve never seen those evil spirits, but if they appeared in the world, wouldn’t they tear up the sky and insult them like the Inspector General?
***
It was a big deal. I was betrayed by the reinforcement s*x method I believed in.
For now, the arm is fine. Outwardly, it was attached intact, and it avoided the disaster of being torn off and rolling on the floor like last time.
‘It exploded inside.’
Unfortunately, only the outside was fine. Tani An’s arm was properly strengthened and retained its appearance, but beneath his skin he could feel the muscles, nerves, and bones completely harpooned.
Still, what looks good on the outside? You can insist that you didn’t get hurt this time. Anyway, there’s nothing wrong with looking at it. If your arm doesn’t go up, you can just say that it suddenly throbs with force.
You can ask Tanian for treatment after everyone has retreated.
‘f*ck.’
…If you get caught, it’s over.