473 – Love in Academy – 3
We quickly chased away the evil people targeting newbies. If Ainter breaks his sword because of those stagnant water, I will be in trouble too. The emperor himself told him to pay attention, but he failed to properly carry out that order.
They even report that the reason is, ‘My brother and the prince of a foreign country are harassing me, so I can’t do it.’ It’s a terrible thing to even imagine.
‘But that won’t happen.’
After Erich and Lyutis left, I looked at Ainter, who was still in a straight posture, and smoothed his chin.
If you block the attacks of the same old people well, there is no way Ainter will break his sword. Because the Ainter I’ve seen so far isn’t the type to give up just because it’s hard and tiring. If I had been the spontaneous and impatient type to begin with, I would have gotten caught up in it when the 2nd prince died.
“I think I’ll just have to fix my posture for another week or two. After that, I’ll move on to swordsmanship.”
Anyway, while looking at Ainter, who didn’t even move a muscle, I started to hint.
As Erich said, Ainter is already doing well among his peers. If you look at it positively, it’s about upper-middle class? Therefore, I think we need to refine our posture a little more and move on to technique. He said that it is good to have a strong foundation, but it is boring to only build the basics and do nothing on top of them.
Of course, it is a secret in front of the duo. It’s obvious that as soon as those bastards see Ah Inter swinging his sword, they’ll roll their eyes and rush at him.
“Are you teaching me swordsmanship too?”
“Okay. Do you like someone else?”
“That can’t be right. Rather, it’s an honor.”
Ainter smiled and returned to his silent posture.
As expected, I am satisfied. The more sincere the student is, the better the teacher feels.
‘Shall we run it properly for a year?’
Soon, that thought occurred to me seriously. If you do it right before the academy graduation ceremony, you can reach a decent knight level. If Ainter’s talent supports it, he can aim for that rank as well.
At first, I was reluctant to mistreat Ainter, a member of the royal family and marquis, but since he has a clear attitude toward learning, how can I be excited about teaching him? It would be polite for Ainter to be sure.
But before that, there is something you need to check.
“Ainter.”
“Yes, please speak.”
“Is there a reason why you suddenly grabbed the sword?”
First, you need to know Ainter’s exact goal.
If the reason you pick up the sword is simply for your dignity or health as a member of the royal family, you should avoid harsh training. The target point to be reached is 1km away, but it is too much to practice as if you were practicing for a full marathon course. Excessive learning can cause a student’s motivation and sincerity to disappear.
“Iyura…”
In response to my question, Inter trailed off as if she was embarrassed.
“It’s not a very great reason.”
“I was like that too. Usually, you pick up a sword because your family tells you to do so. It’s rare for someone to pick up a sword for some grand reason.”
“hahahaha, I guess he is like that too.”
Ainter blinked his eyes as if thinking for a moment, then smiled and answered.
“I want to become a warrior worthy of my wife. Wouldn’t it be difficult if the only son-in-law of a Northern Marquess was weak?”
I was momentarily entranced by those words. A drone worthy of your wife? Is it difficult if your son-in-law is weak?
‘What is it?’
What on earth is this?
A completely unexpected reason emerged. It’s unlikely that Ainter suddenly thought something like that, and did he hear anything from Shati?
Now that I think about it, I heard that the two of them are often in contact after the New Year’s wedding. The Marquis of Barandiga told me with a bright face.
‘Have we at least exchanged ideal types with each other?’
It is a plausible guess. The Barandiga tribe has a rather gentle nature because the chief has served as a priest for generations, but they are still nomads. Compared to Jeong Ju-min, he can’t help but be hot-headed and reckless.
With that influence, it is not incomprehensible if Shati’s ideal type is a ‘strong and courageous warrior’. Rather, it is surprising that Shati, who has lived as a nomad, likes a slim and delicate man.
‘Good.’
All of a sudden, the embarrassment disappeared and a sense of pride appeared. The fact that Ainter, who was pursuing an academic path, matches Shati’s ideal type means that he is sincere towards Shati. From a matchmaking perspective, this is satisfying.
And the arranged marriage between Ainter and Shati is also a marriage for the imperial family and the empire. This is good news that should be applauded as an imperial noble, as it means that Ainter will faithfully carry out his royal duties.
I feel like crying. It is touching to see such a normal royal family after seeing the royal family who came all the way to the empire despite their own country’s educational institutions.
‘As expected, it is domestic rather than foreign.’
The royal family of that country is lower than our royal family.
“That’s a great reason. Yes, if you want to be connected to the best family in the North, you have to be at least the best sword in the North.”
“Yes?”
That’s why I made a promise. Since Ainter took up the sword for a normal and beautiful reason, I will respond with all my might.
“During this one year, if the circumstances allow, I will teach even after graduation, so let’s work hard with the goal of becoming the best in the North.”
“No, the reason I wanted such a grand goal was…”
“Don’t worry too much. All the warriors in the north who said they needed some effort died during the last war. If you work hard, you will be able to become the best sword.”
At my assurance, Inter opened his mouth several times and then nodded his head sadly.
My words probably sound like nonsense right now. No matter how much experience you had learning swords when you were young, how would you understand the sword and all that when you were practically a beginner?
However, all you need is effort and energy. The northern monsters were completely exterminated in the war six years ago, and even the remaining dangerous species were wiped out last year. The seeds of those who use swords in the north have dried up.
‘It is possible.’
As a northern expert, I am confident. This is a very possible robbery of an empty house.
Through my teachings, Ainter will become the Marquis of Idrafen, the greatest sword in the North, and the son-in-law of the Marquis Gurt, the greatest family in the North.
This is the best plan. Maybe even the emperor will be impressed.
***
Communication from the Marquis of Idrafen, who often graced the communication port, became rare.
Thanks to you, I feel at ease these days. It was hard to watch that obnoxious person laughing, but I felt so relieved after not seeing him for several weeks.
‘It’s finally taking effect.’
He hummed and cleaned his blade. The wall that had been steadily built since the New Year’s wedding finally saw the light.
Yes, there is no way that flowers that grow peacefully in the garden can match wild flowers that grow in the harsh cold of the North. Although he boasted that he was training, it seems he gave up in the end. That’s why you can’t even contact me and keep your mouth shut.
Still, seeing as he has cut off contact, he seems to be at least aware of the shame. That’s a good thing, huh.
‘…No.’
But as soon as I could think about that, the communication port began to glow.
I bit my lip without realizing it. A tribe that is not yet familiar with communication channels—no, the people of the territory come directly to them if they have something to say. There is only one person who can contact me through the communication line.
“This is Shati Gurt.”
After sighing several times, I finally grabbed the communication tool. I feel like I want to ignore it, but pushing it away and ignoring it are two different things.
– It’s been a while, Lady Shati. This is the Marquis of Idrafen.
As she grasped her communication sphere, a face she did not want to see appeared.
Just like before, he has an almost obnoxious smile on his face. I really want to hit just one.
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“Yes, it’s been a while. I don’t know how many weeks it’s been.”
This has been quiet for a few weeks, I wish it would have continued for a few months─
– Oh my, you must have been disappointed that I couldn’t contact you. Sorry.
“Sad, I can’t believe it.”
Hearing Marquis Idrapfen’s words, he clenched his fist with an invisible hand and calmed his stomach.
Are you sad? I? I just didn’t hear from you? Nonsense.
– I often wanted to talk to Lady Shati, but I met a strict teacher. I barely found time to contact you today.
However, after Idrafen, the little girl said her words with a smiling face, not knowing what I was doing.
Normally, I would have looked at that face and ended the conversation, but fortunately today I had a topic to counterattack with.
“If she is a strict teacher, that means she teaches with all her heart. She does it all for the sake of His Excellency the Marquis.”
Because I can give a rebuke to the marquis who is complaining about how strict the teacher is.
I don’t know who the teacher was, but her gratitude grew. Thanks to you, I was able to avoid seeing the Marquis’ face for a few weeks, and you will continue to teach him diligently, right?
– hahahaha, the teaching was so overwhelming that my body couldn’t keep up. Advisor─ No, who would have thought that I would be taught by the Minister of Inspection and Inspection?
“Yes?”
She sounded dumbfounded at those words.
Who are you talking about now?
– Ah, the name Count Wiridia may be more familiar to Lady Shati.
It was a careful correction, but the shock did not go away. I know at least what the Inspector General is referring to: Count Wiridia and Count Tyglehen. There’s no way he wouldn’t know the title of the leader of the northern nobles.
The problem is that the leader is directly teaching the Marquis of Idrafen.
The warrior who split the sky with his sword and killed Yeokcheonja and Khan Chaengjingja. The person who is said to be the best swordsman on the continent.
‘Huh…?’
My hair gradually turned white. There is no rule that says a strong warrior is a good teacher, but a strong warrior is a being who brings enlightenment to other warriors. One small step or one short sword strike stimulates other warriors.
If Marquis Idrafen had any talent for nothing.
‘I will become really strong.’
He felt cold sweat running down his spine.
– By the way, as advised by Lady Ae, I have been working hard on training recently. One day, I will have to live in the north, and it will be difficult if my body cannot withstand it.
And then I remembered what Marquis Idrafen had said before.
The shield, which was thought to be the last resort, was in danger of being pierced.
***
I came to a conclusion after seeing Ainter develop steadily day by day.
‘It’s different because they’re royal family.’
Perhaps because they are a blood relative that reigns over nobles, they are showing greater growth than I expected.
If you do it right for just one year, you can reach the level of a decent article? It was a very underestimated figure. Maybe even the rank of knight commander might be possible.
“I swung all 500 times.”
“I have to fill the cloth. Five hundred more times.”
“Yes.”
Despite this, his passion does not cool down and he obediently follows my instructions.
Sometimes, when a person feels that he is growing and realizes that he has talent, his head grows thick and he rebels. Defeating a guy like that is a form of learning, but I’m glad I didn’t have to beat up Ainter.
‘Hmm.’
I put my mouth to the canteen while watching Ainter swinging his sword with perfect posture.
Thanks to Shati’s words about the ideal type, a pillar to support the empire was born.
‘He’s a patriot.’
A new noble who became an imperial citizen last year is already making achievements. She is also expected to be the royal family’s wife.