Damn Academy chapter 158

158 – Repayment (2)

Has the condition not fully recovered? It’s not just words, it really makes my head dizzy.

What on earth is the trial for, and what does such a high-ranking person attend and do?

Grand Duke Gainax is probably the highest-ranking person I have ever met in my life.

Silverine must also be a high-ranking person, but since their areas of activity are different, it is much more difficult for the Archduke to welcome them.

But, since I haven’t really committed a serious crime, there’s nothing to feel intimidated by.

“I understand. What happened to the rest of the escort?”

“Most of them were safely repatriated, but… “Not everyone survived.”

“I’m sorry.”

“If it weren’t for Damien, no one would have survived. “It would have been the same for Vivi.”

“I just did my job. Could you please leave the room for a moment?”

At this, the servant nodded his head silently and went out of the bedroom.

Whether it was a trial or something else, I had to hurry up and finish my schedule in the duchy and go see Silverine.

In the meantime, I took out a piece of parchment lying on the table to write the overdue letter.

I wasn’t able to spend as long as promised, but knowing that I came all the way here to see Silverine would ease my sad feelings a little.

And I have also experienced a lot so far, so I can put down my work in Eternia and take a break now.

***

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A servant knocked and came into Bibi’s bedroom. It had been nearly four days since Bibi woke up, but her body was still not healthy, so she had to receive hospital care for a while.

The servant said as he placed the potion on the nightstand.

“Are you feeling okay?”

“….”

“The second son of the Duke of Aminos and the head of the Visis family also came to greet you.”

Bibi turned her body towards the window and did not move.

When there was no answer, the servant spoke with a confused expression.

“Lady… “Didn’t the Visis family welcome you because there were many talented people?”

“Send it back.”

While Bibi was being cared for, no one except her relatives received greetings from her. The nobles who had come a long way in hopes of winning at least a few points from the princess had to return without even seeing a hair.

Bibi didn’t seem to care about that anymore. Is it because she had a near-death experience? She didn’t seem to attach much importance to her social activities.

“I will convey your wishes, young lady. Oh, and….”

“I’m sick of greeting letters, so put them away.”

“… All right. And none other than Damien’s consciousness returned.”

Then Bibi threw off her blanket and jumped up.

“Does she really mean that he woke up!”

The attendant swallowed his saliva as if embarrassed by the reaction that was different from before.

“How is your physical condition? “Have any serious illnesses been found?”

“Most of the injuries have already fully recovered. “Other than that, no other diseases were found.”

“… Thank goodness. “What did he say when he woke up?”

“… “I felt a little uncomfortable when I saw her handcuffs.”

“You will soon get used to it. “Never release it.”

“Hmm, wasn’t there anything else you said besides that?”

“We have confirmed whether the missing knights in Barbisia are alive or dead.”

“I see. Even though he seemed to have dried up his humanity, he seemed to have a lot of thoughts on the inside. “Are there any other questions?”

Then, after a brief pause, he continued speaking.

“For example, my worries… “Doing it.”

As far as the servant knows, there was no such thing said. But when she saw her face filled with faint anticipation, she couldn’t open her mouth willingly.

“Wait a minute… “She asked me to step away because she needed some alone time.”

“….”

Bibi’s expectant expression gradually became dull and cold.

Soon after, she turned over and turned around, as if she had lost all energy.

“I want to be alone too. “Get out.”

It was an unfamiliar sight. She was someone who rarely attached her affection to others and always drew a line, but she was pouring her heart out this much to a man.

The countless nobles who had willingly volunteered for the Barbisia search party to win Vivi’s heart briefly flashed through her mind. There was nothing more bizarre than seeing Silverine’s disciple, whom he regarded as his enemy, steal what he could not achieve even after working hard for many years by mobilizing money, power, and power.

“That princess. “I have something to advise you.”

“What was it?”

“How about we go there first?”

Wasn’t Damien Vivi’s benefactor? Rather than wasting time fighting over petty emotions, she seemed to like to just approach him first.

“…… Hate. “Untie her wrists when she says she will come see me.”

Bibi seemed to hold out until he came first.

The servant shook her head as if she was fed up.

“And the Archmage will soon arrive in the capital. As far as I know, the two of you are close friends, but….”

“….”

Bibi showed her back and she said nothing.

The servant nodded his head once and headed toward the door. Before he left, Vivi opened her mouth.

“… “Get a craftsman who knows how to make Sancrotis-style apple pie.”

***

I thought it would be boring because I had to be confined to my room, but my worries didn’t happen because there was quite a bit of reading material.

Actually, it was fun just to look out her window. This castle where I was standing was located in a famous place overlooking the city, so the view was amazing. It was my first time seeing such a big city in my life.

If the city extends all the way to the horizon, how many people must live there?

Does this mean that Bibi will reign over this in the future? Honestly, I don’t feel it.

Then, there was a commotion in the hallway outside the door. The sound of rattling iron armor. Not just one person. It’s a significant number, like one unit each.

“You can’t do this!”

The maids and a man are arguing.

“Come out!”

Then they pushed their way to the front of my room and opened the door.

A group of armed soldiers suddenly stormed into my room.

And at the front leading them, a middle-aged man with wild cat-like eyes, a brown beard, and bronze skin glared at me.

“Ah, what a luxurious camp.”

I put down the book I was reading and said.

“Who are you?”

In response to my question, the subordinate driver behind me shouted.

“Be polite! “This is the Iron Knight, Duke of Aminos.”

“If the other person doesn’t have it, I will just treat them the same way.”

Duke Aminos looked at me and raised one corner of his mouth as if laughing.

“Do I need to be polite when I come to see just a prisoner?”

“Tell me your business.”

“Ah, I came to see the face of the handsome warrior who saved the princess. “I was wondering if I could see why the princess is so protective of me if I take a look at her.”

“….”

“It looks like he at least cleaned the princess’s feet and pleased her.”

“Yes, I put some effort into it.”

I don’t know why this person has such animosity towards me. As I ignored the provocation, the duke’s eyebrows twitched.

And then someone spoke from behind the duke.

“You seem to be mistaken, but that boy is not a prisoner. “It is subject to special protection and inspection designated by Grand Duke Gainax himself.”

It was a somewhat familiar voice to me. There, a group of soldiers were separated and Gerald, who was Vivi’s aide and had accompanied her on the escort mission, came forward.

That person was alive too. I’m so glad to see you here.

Gerald continued speaking.

“And the duke came in without permission, accompanied by soldiers, to that specially protected person.”

When Gerald appeared, the Duke furrowed his brows and said.

“It looks like the Grand Duke is about to do something really interesting.”

The Duke left with his soldiers.

After clearing up the commotion, Gerald approached me.

“It will be bothersome for a while.”

And unlike before, he was using an honorific language towards me.

“Why are they against me?”

Why are there people I’ve never even seen?

“I feel bad because all the time and money I spent preparing for it will be completely ruined.”

“What do you mean?”

“I’m talking about marrying Princess Bibi.”

“….”

“It was an opportunity for the pumpkin known as the Grand Duchy to roll over like a vine, but the situation changed overnight, which turned my eyes upside down.”

“… “Are you saying it’s because of me?”

Gerald nodded his head.

“It will be a little annoying for a while. “There are more than one person who would miss the opportunity to devour the principality.”

“I don’t know why it’s my fault. “I’m not marrying a princess, am I?”

“Nobles are very sensitive to the actions of those in power. There is no way to miss a single gesture or facial expression. “We have no choice but to be so sensitive because it is directly related to their survival.”

“… ?”

“After the previous incident, they noticed a change in the sociable Bibi’s behavior.”

“What has changed?”

“The princess is by nature sociable. But this time, while lying in her hospital bed, she refused to be visited by anyone else. Duke Aminos had just volunteered to join the search party for Barbisia, but was turned away at the door. But the only one was Damian. “Only Nim gave permission. And even now, the princess is waiting for Damien to visit.”

It seems like a bond has been formed with me since we went through life, death, and ups and downs together for a short time. I think I can now understand why the duke just rolled his eyes and rushed in with his soldiers.

Gerald took his keys out of his pocket and put them in the handcuffs around my wrists. As I spun around, the handcuffs came off and fell to the floor.

“I heard that you made a promise with the princess. We were going to lay down her mat in a place overlooking the lake and eat apple pie together.”

“….”

I said something similar, but it wasn’t a promise. I just said this while reminiscing about the time I spent with Sylverin in Wiesel, and I never promised to be together.

“The princess is not one to make such promises with just anyone. She never acts without a reason. The Duke of Aminos just spent a mountain of gold coins, but he has never enjoyed a picnic with the princess. That promise. “I believe you know the value… Well.”