472 – Love in Academy – 2
Ever since I thought of a name I shouldn’t even think of as Taemyeong, a ghost has been floating around in my head. Mark… Anyway, because of that name, I couldn’t think of any other name.
‘Damn.’
I closed my eyes in despair. Get out of my head right now you bastard. Why do you come and make a fuss about naming someone else’s child?
“It’s hard to think about it right now, isn’t it?”
Marr chuckled as he saw me falling into such forced silence. They seem to think that they are in trouble because they are choosing a name for their first child.
“Yeah, it’s a little difficult. I don’t know what would be better.”
It was a misunderstanding, but I nodded without hesitation. The ghost that has taken over my head is the ghost that has taken over the entire world of possession. Even if you explain it to Mar, he won’t understand, and even if he does, that’s the problem.
I can’t believe we would give such a name to our child who was born with blue blood. Even if Mar looks at it with a straight face, isn’t this something that should be accepted humbly?
“Then is it okay if I build it?”
“Of course it’s okay. Mar would have a prettier name than me.”
I nodded vigorously at the words that followed.
It is right to leave this to Mar. Whatever name comes out, it will be better than I thought.
“How is the first snow?”
“Huh?”
But an unexpected word came out.
What is the person’s name, first snow?
“Uh, well, um…”
I rolled my eyes here and there in embarrassment.
It’s not a name you would give to a person, but looking at Marr’s expression, it doesn’t look like he’s joking. If that’s the case, then I’m saying I sincerely want that name.
‘What should I do?’
What should I do? Should we be reluctant to Mar, who gave us the best idea, and say, ‘That’s a bit much’? Or should I obediently give my child the awesome name of First Snow?
It is difficult. If you choose the former, it would be unseemly as a husband, and if you choose the latter, you would be committing a sin to your children.
“Puhup.”
While she was pondering, unable to make a choice, Mar burst into laughter again.
“It’s not a name, it’s a temporary name. It doesn’t matter if you use everyday words like this.”
Mar noticed what I was worried about and stroked my head with a smile.
I see. There is no need to make your name like a real person’s name.
‘You should have heard other names to know.’
Unfortunately, before I was possessed, I was a being far from what I was called Taemyeong. Since I never got married, I never had to choose a birth name, and because I didn’t have any parents, I didn’t even know my birth name. So, I thought my name should be like a normal name.
It’s embarrassing. If this had been the case, I would have said something like Ferdinand and Maximilian to Mar, who was thinking of an ordinary name.
“This is a child who came to us in winter, and he will be born around the time of the first snow. I think the name ‘First Snow’ would be good.”
“Yes. The first snow is nice. Let’s go with that.”
I smiled and agreed to Mar’s additional explanation.
We hope that our treasure will be born healthy and with the first beautiful snowfall. It is perfect to be named First Snow.
“The second name will be Danpung.”
“Yes?”
Marr, who blinked at my words, eventually seemed to realize the meaning and her face turned red.
“If I try hard enough, I guess that’s about it, right?”
“Yeah, right, right?”
Fortunately, no words of dislike came out.
***
It’s been a few days since school started.
This means that I saw Erich hesitating and observing Sarah’s feelings for several days.
‘Wow.’
She swung her sword repeatedly and eventually burst into laughter. It’s surprising that the relationship between the two, which had not progressed for a year at the Academy, changed only during winter break.
It’s a pity. Even if I hadn’t returned to Korea, I would have seen their relationship grow closer in real time. At times like this, it’s a pity that he’s the Prince of Armain.
And then I felt a slight discomfort. Erich, that bastard with no morals. If you’ve been annoying people for a year, you should announce your relationship in front of them. You said things progressed while we were gone? Why don’t you contact me through the communication port?
‘We’re not even officially dating.’
I kept laughing. I think I’m already halfway through- no, I think I’ve gone beyond that, but wouldn’t it be wise to obediently acknowledge my relationship with Sarah?
I don’t want to say this to my friend, but he is extremely arrogant. Honestly, does Erich have the right to be conflicted about Sarah’s affection? Isn’t it right for her to bow her head and say thank you to someone who likes her?
No matter how many times I think about it, I sigh. I hope that Erich and Sarah will establish a proud romantic relationship by the end of the first semester. If one semester is not possible, I hope to achieve it at least before graduation.
‘If you graduate without taking the exam, you will regret it for the rest of your life.’
Once I graduate from the academy, I will never come to the empire. So, the work must be completed before graduation. Only then can you return home with a peace of mind.
“Sir, do you have any concerns?”
Just as I was trying to calm my frustrated mind by taking a slow deep breath, I heard Lord Perosa’s voice.
I made a mistake. Instead of training alone, I was suffering from distracting thoughts in the presence of other people.
“Oh, it’s okay. I was just adjusting my posture for a moment.”
I immediately responded to Sir Perosa with a smile. Sir Perosa is the daughter of Sir Villar, the head of the guard. If she shows a strange appearance to Sir Perosa for no reason, she will get to Sir Villar’s ears, and then Sir Villar and his knights will watch me and move around busily.
That is a nuisance. I’m also concerned about having escorts nearby, but are those escorts keeping an eye on me? It’s frustrating to even imagine.
“But I guess I moved too leisurely. Even Lord Perosa could see something wrong with me, so I’ll have to try harder in the future.”
“Oh, no, sir! You are already a better knight than anyone else!”
She told her joke to show that it was okay, but Sir Perrosa reacted violently.
Oh my. Wasn’t this it? There was no problem with saying this in the club.
‘…A close friend and a subordinate are bound to be different.’
It was a little bitter. I enjoyed spending two years with like-minded friends, but I only have one year left to spend with those friends. After a year, I will have to live in a boring palace watching stiff knights.
“The flattery is too harsh. He has an advisor and is a knight who is better than anyone else.”
“Well, well, that’s… Well, the strength of the weapon and the knight’s mindset are two different things…”
“hahahaha! That’s right!”
The good news is that I found an interesting article among the dry articles.
It is rare for a knight to be my age, and perhaps because he is young, he is lively and fun-loving, unlike other knights who are stiff and polite. When you nudge them, they don’t just respond by saying they’re sorry, but they show their own unique reactions.
So, if Sir Perosa is nearby, he will talk to you at least once. Because it was a new article that I had never seen before.
“A knight’s mindset! It’s a very important factor! It’s the pillar that allows today’s Armain to be called a kingdom of knights!”
He burst out laughing and patted Sir Pero on the shoulder, and Sir Pero quickly lowered his head.
I felt a subtle tremor through his hands, but he didn’t bother to mention it. Sir Perosa may break down if you talk to him too much at once.
‘You are gaining a lot from the academy.’
If I hadn’t come to the Imperial Academy, I wouldn’t have seen Sir Perosa.
As expected, studying abroad in the Empire was the best choice of my life.
***
The morning of going to work while seeing off Mar, the first snow, and Titi is the best time that I never get tired of, no matter how many times I experience it. Seeing off a wife, child, and pet, isn’t this something that could be seen in a typical everyday drama or movie?
Although First Snow is still in Mar’s arms and cannot speak, deep down, she believes that she is seeing off her father. I’m sure it will.
“You seem to have a bright expression on your face these days. As expected, becoming a father is a great blessing.”
I couldn’t help but laugh at Ainter’s words.
Yes, it is a blessing. For a couple, there is no happier and more joyous blessing than having a child. What if I have grandchildren?
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“My posture was disturbed.”
“Hmm.”
So, out of generosity, I pointed out Ainter, who was subtly relaxing his posture. If I’m happy, I’m happy, but if you have to roll, it’s another thing.
“Posture is the basis of everything. Sometimes, in practice, there are those who argue that immediate changes are more important than textbook postures, but those changes ultimately come from posture. There’s no way a person who can’t even learn the basics can properly call it application.”
However, it is harsh to mercilessly peck at Ainter, who is still only a beginner, so I explained the justification for this training. Suffering without knowing why and suffering with knowledge feel different.
“I will keep this in mind.”
Ainter also seemed to have been convinced by my advice and did not go on strike even though he was sweating profusely.
‘Good.’
I am satisfied. It is natural for a beginner to feel physically tired. What is important is the attitude of not giving up even when it is difficult.
“What? Are you still doing it?”
“The count is teaching the marquis. No matter how many times I see it, it’s a rare sight!”
In the meantime, Erich and Lyutis, who were sparring among themselves, strolled over.
“Can’t we move on to the next level now? Ainter is pretty good among his peers.”
Then he threw the devil’s temptation at Ainter, who was trying silently.
This evil little brother. The basics are not lacking no matter how much you train them, so how dare a bastard like a martial artist.
“It’s been a while since I learned it, but they say it’s okay.”
“I only learned it from my advisor for a few days, but it is said that I trained during vacation. Moreover, it is said that I laid some basics when I was young, so it would be okay to learn full-scale swordsmanship soon.”
I almost sighed when I saw Lyutis quietly joining in.
It is not wrong. Ainter trained at the imperial palace during the winter vacation, and it is said that thanks to his presence at the imperial palace, knights belonging to the Imperial Knights Order knowingly or unknowingly gave him advice. His teaching skills must have been of greater help to those people than to me.
Even before the second prince was killed, Ainter had learned martial arts when he was an ordinary prince. He didn’t last long, but he learned what he learned. Based on that experience, Ainter is developing rapidly.
Nevertheless, the reason why I stick to postures rather than swordsmanship is simple.
‘It’s obvious that if you grab the sword, it will become a punching bag.’
I couldn’t throw Ainter to those old bastards who are crazy about newbies.
Even now, a strange desire was visible in the eyes of Erich and Lyutis. How exciting would it be if you were always sparring with the same opponent and suddenly a fresh newbie was added? You probably want to mix the sword as soon as possible.
That is difficult. No matter how fast Ainter is growing, it is not enough to spar with those two.
“It’s not time yet, so wait.”
“Tsk.”
At the firm refusal, Liu Tis could be heard clicking his tongue in disappointment.
Anyway, they are stagnant bastards.