Chapter 291
It was a little noisy because of the impersonations that suddenly appeared, but it quickly disappeared as time passed.
According to the newspapers and the rumors we heard roughly, Kate and the Savior side lowered the mace or something.
In particular, I heard from Marie that Kate herself ‘educated’ the guy who boasted about himself as the main character in Xenon’s biography, Xenon.
Of course, there are exceptions for people whose real names are Xenon or Kair, or even the names of characters. Rather, such people tend to be quiet and not open their mouths.
For occupations such as adventurers or mercenaries, it is enough to use a pseudonym. Coincidentally coincidentally, there may be people with similar pasts to the characters, but in that case, Savior will take care of it.
Anyway, the impersonations that emerged as a new problem in Albenheim were all resolved over time.
For reference, this was handled by the Savior and the Luminus Church, not anywhere else, but if even this had not been dealt with, all the swear words would have been eaten.
Still, the column was shaking due to an unprecedented event called the fallen cardinal, and it must have gotten worse.
The impersonation itself can damage the reputation of Zeno’s biography. Let’s think about what kind of gaze people received when they actually appeared.
If it had been left as it is, various impersonations would have poured out here and there, and it would have been difficult to take proper action at that time.
However, the Savior, and Kate, who now boasts a strong position, came out and shouted ‘blasphemy’, and they all disappeared after a while.
According to rumors, it wasn’t enough to break the hand of the man impersonating Xenon, so he grabbed the hair and dragged him away.
Since this is only a rumor, there must be some exaggeration. Even Kate with a strong fanatic side wouldn’t be that radical.
I must have really smashed my hands in front of people and dragged them along. I’m not even talking about demon worshipers.
“Isaac. Can you give me the number 2 file there?”
“Here you are.”
“Thanks. Oh, and since we’re already investigating, please investigate the Stavirk incident. It seems to have a close connection with the demon worshipers.”
“Yeah.”
Anyway, after the events of Cecily’s speech, Arwen’s announcement, and impersonation, the daily life went on.
Although Zeno’s biography is important, his studies should not be neglected. In particular, since last semester, the number of assistants to Elena has increased significantly, so it is a busy situation.
Occasionally, when studying history, there are incidents that do not match and the circumstances are confusing. Recently, Elena has been intensively digging into these cases.
Normally, there are no records left, so I’m just wondering, but it’s easy to get over it, but if a demon worshiper intervened, the story would be different.
It’s overflowing because it’s not enough to burn Elena’s passion for learning, a natural scholar.
In return, I started to suffer.
Cindy was also helping out, but she also has personal research topics, so I’m the only one struggling.
“Hmm… What do demon worshipers gain from the Stavirk War of Independence? What do you think, Isaac?”
“Well···”
Hearing Elena’s question, I remembered the Stavirk incident. The Stavirk War of Independence is a war that broke out in the Stavirk region of the Minerva Empire 100 years ago.
Strictly speaking, it can be seen as a war of independence among minorities. The independence of minorities is a kind of war that can often be seen on Earth in previous lives.
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Even now, as he insists on independence whenever he has spare time, he remains a troublemaker for the Minerva Empire, and his relations with the people of the Empire are not good.
However, from the perspective of the Minerva Empire, the Stavirk region cannot be given up.
As for what kind of place it is, it is the same as the Korean Peninsula from a geopolitical point of view. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, it is a natural fortress connected to the continent right above.
Moreover, just below the Stavirk area, the enemy of the Minerva Empire, the Kingdom of Ters, exists.
For the Minerva Empire, it was a strategic point that could never be abandoned.
“Do you think I’m normal?”
“It’s normal? On what grounds? It’s not like the Minerva Empire put too much pressure on it.”
Like Elena’s question, the Minerva Empire never discriminated against or put pressure on the Stavirk region. Rather the opposite.
The Minerva Empire is investing hard in the Stavirk region based on its strong economic power.
The problem is that the Stavirk region is not capable of self-sufficiency, so the nation itself has excellent dexterity.
Although it’s not as good as a Dwarf, it’s strangely superior in technology and the same is true of unity.
In particular, the ability to build ships, that is, shipbuilding technology, is evaluated as being one step ahead of the Dwarves as it is surrounded by sea on three sides.
This is the reason why the Minerva Empire could not give up the Stavirk region, and it is also the reason why the Stavirk people want independence.
“Originally, humans have a very unique ambivalence, dreaming of self-esteem while liking to form a society. Otherwise, there would have been only one human country like other races.”
“Keep talking.”
“It’s the same with Stavirk. Although it was incorporated into the Minerva Empire due to a great war called a tribal war, which is a turning point in history, he must have dreamed of independence in his heart. In fact, the cause itself did not have to be 100 years ago, but existed steadily after the tribal war. Like Heek, who founded the Animers, there was no great person to establish the country.”
“Well···”
After hearing my explanation, Elena patted her chin and responded as if she was lost in thought.
Perhaps in the eyes of her, who is an elf, the Stavirk War of Independence, or human independence, would seem unique.
As you can see from the way I sometimes tease them for being elven-style communism, elves have a strong tendency to totalitarianism.
However, like a tribal war, it has a very bizarre characteristic that it is divided when a crisis strikes.
Fortunately, they are slowly coming together thanks to Arwen’s wise politics, but they are still a disturbing factor.
“Is that why a racial war broke out?”
Cindy, who was listening to our story next to us, raised a question with her characteristic hoarse voice.
He still had dark circles and chubby hair, but his face looks more comfortable than before, probably because he had more time after getting his degree.
“In a way, that’s the way it is. The war of independence of the human beings that they want to be treated as a single race away from the sphere of influence of the elves is in earnest. The War of Independence in Stavirk would be the same.”
“After all, humans may know it. So you mean that Stavirk independence has nothing to do with demon worshipers?”
“It’s impossible to say that it doesn’t exist. If Stavirk becomes independent, the situation will become extremely complicated. The chaos will lead to more active demon worshipers.”
“Could you please explain?”
Was it a pretty interesting hypothesis for scholars to hear? Elena and even Cindy focused on my story, her eyes twinkling.
It was a little embarrassing, but it wasn’t too difficult to explain. I used to live in that country, so what was difficult?
From then on, as I explained, Elena and Cindy’s eyes became brighter than before.
Since it was a matter that was highly realistic and could be a major turning point in history, he would show more interest in it.
“Then what do you think will happen if the Minerva Empire is suppressed by force?”
“Can I curse?”
“You can do it.”
“It’s going to be more f**ked up.”
The US shoveled in Vietnam and Afghanistan, and Russia invaded Ukraine.
Unless there is a very good cause, the Minerva Empire will not push Stavirk by force unless it is an idiot.
Fortunately, the Minerva Empire is producing wise monarchs like Rome in its heyday.
Leorth, who will be crowned the next great emperor, also has decent abilities, so there is no need to worry.
“Anyway, if Stavirk becomes independent, it’s good for demon worshipers, right?”
“Yes. Maybe the mastermind was a demon worshiper. Right now, the cardinal of the Luminus Church was a demon worshiper, but it won’t be impossible.”
“Thanks for the good hypothesis. Thanks to you, I feel like I have learned a little more about humans. I think I did a really good job of selecting you as a teaching assistant.”
“If you are grateful, please attach other teaching assistants as well. It is difficult for me to research the data alone.”
Researching materials is helpful in studying history, but it is difficult. Even the materials in Elena’s lab are reminiscent of a library, and you have to find another professor.
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Even if it’s not a quest, and if you ask to borrow the materials, there are many cases where the professor asks for another request.
Thanks to this, my knowledge is increasing day by day, but it is inevitable that my body is struggling.
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Elena nodded her head at my grumbling, as if recognizing my hardships, and opened her mouth.
“Anyway, one person has applied as a teaching assistant right now. Do you know Leona by any chance?”
“Did Leo? Maybe that brown haired girl?”
“yes.”
I couldn’t help but be surprised to see Elena nodded. As we all know, Leona’s goal is a diploma.
I don’t know why I’m coming to the history department…
‘…it’s because of me.’
That’s very likely. He’s probably coming to the history department to increase the time he spends with me.
It doesn’t matter if it’s me, a slave or an assistant to work with, but I wondered if she was okay.
There is no need for me to enter a department that I am not interested in. I guess we’ll have to see each other later.
“I have a good passion for research and good grades. It seems that I am also quite interested in history. I may be as competent as you, but it won’t cause any trouble.”
“If it’s okay with the professor. Is there anyone else?”
“There are students who are paying attention, but I don’t know yet.”
With that said, Elena wrote down the hypothesis I had just explained in her notebook.
It’s not like a scholarly handwriting, it’s an easy-to-recognize, angular and clear handwriting.
I put my buttocks on the sofa to read while she took notes.
There weren’t many classes left anyway, so it was a trick to kill time until 5 o’clock.
“By the way, Isaac.”
“Yeah?”
“Aren’t you really Xenon?”
“·······”
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Elena asks questions while taking notes. I couldn’t help but laugh bitterly at her question.
Last semester, when I saw Cherry flirting with me, she is suspicious of me knowingly and unknowingly.
I’ve been holding back on saying no so far, but since I’ve had doubts once, every action must have a meaning.
The little ball that Cherry fired was pressing on me, but now I can pass it flexibly.
“What would you do if I were Xenon?”
“I’m going to ask you to tell me what kind of history will unfold in the future. I’ll make a thesis based on that.”
“I don’t think I’ll let you know because I’m trying to eat raw, right?”
“Then there is nothing I can do.”
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Elena just shrugged as if she didn’t care, but didn’t ask any more questions. Cindy wasn’t interested at all.
This is why I can trust them. Natural scholars with little interest outside of history.
However, it is difficult to say that the intention to eat the thesis raw is sincere. You can tell just by looking at the request for an explanation about Stavirk a while ago.
“I’ll go in then.”
“Yeah. See you tomorrow.”
“Goodbye…”
As soon as 5 o’clock came, I went back to the dorm after receiving Elena’s indifferent greeting and Cindy’s flirtatious see-off.
Various incidents occurred before and after the opening of the academy, but now a quiet daily life is maintained.
Moreover, the impersonation incident was only indirectly related to me, and had little direct impact.
Thanks to that, writing the 22nd volume was able to proceed without difficulty, and there have been no recent incidents.
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Except that the ‘giro’ that Mora told me is slowly approaching.
‘Hiriya is also quiet, but what are you choosing?’
I went back to my dorm with a lot of doubts in my heart.
*****
About the time Isaac was returning to his dormitory in a happy mood, a woman was carefully following him.
He hid in the middle so as not to be discovered that he was being followed, and his behavior was very skillful.
Unsuspecting even passers-by proves that this has been done not just once or twice, but many times.
rattle-
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Eventually, the woman saw Isaac open the dormitory door and enter. Her lady revealed her hidden body as soon as he entered her room.
Sky blue hair and eyes. She had the impression of being blunt, but she couldn’t hide her natural beauty.
In addition to this, she has a slim height and a body that cannot be hidden even with a uniform.
Adelia’s half-sister, Hyriya, the second princess of the Kingdom of Teres.
As soon as school started, she was chasing after Isaac. Even a class was removed under an appropriate excuse, so there is no adverse effect.
‘There are no other abnormalities yet…’
Hiriya looked at Isaac’s dormitory with a characteristic expressionless expression. Her light blue hair could have caught her eye, but disguised as her magic item, she can rest assured.
In other people’s eyes, you’d look like a person with normal brown hair and eyes. However, the beautiful appearance was difficult to change, so I left it alone.
However, changing the hair can change the impression of a person. Moreover, he had light blue hair, which could be said to be the symbol of the Teres royal family, so the importance of disguise cannot be overstated.
‘Clearly he has something.’
Hiriya glared at the dormitory without taking his eyes off him. She became suspicious of Isaac from the exhibition.
No matter how much it was to protect the nobles of his country, there are rare circumstances where the Minerva Empire turned Isaac too cheaply.
To the Minerva Empire, the kingdom of Ters is like water and oil that cannot be united, but even so, it does not prevent marriage.
Rather, it was the opposite, and although I do not know my personal feelings, international relations are inherently complex and subtle.
If Isaac, who is only a baron, and himself, a princess, get married by arrangement, it is the Minerva Empire that will ultimately benefit.
Of course, it could be that Isaac was protecting him because he was engaged to the maiden of the Requilis family. But she can’t just erase her doubts.
Maybe it’s because Isaac has something in his marriage to the Requilis family? I even heard that
‘He only has a face, but what is it?’
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Even in Hiriya’s eyes, Isaac’s appearance is quite good. He had the rare combination of fiery red hair and golden eyes.
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Even the rumor that Marie, the daughter of the Requilis family, got married just by looking at his face is convincing.
However, this is only a joke, and there is probably something there. I just don’t know what it is.
‘Besides, at the time of Helium’s speech…’
She remembered her last speech at Helium. Hellium’s princess Cecily certainly made eye contact with Isaac.
Not once, but three times. Even if the red hair is noticeable, it is strange to see them three times.
It may have been a coincidence, but it has never seemed like a coincidence when I have grasped the circumstances so far.
Isaac has something he doesn’t know. You can be sure of this.
And a highly reliable hypothesis is…
‘Isaac Ducker Michelle is Xenon.’
With this one, all questions about the actions of the Minerva Empire, which had been circling Isaac so far, and Cecily’s reaction at the time of the speech, are resolved at once.
But the evidence is lacking. Maybe not Isaac, but his father, Hawk, could be Xenon.
Besides, there are only a handful of circumstances, and even that is not feasible.
It could be the image making of the Minerva Empire, or it could be that the red hair really stood out and they exchanged glances.
‘Once we have to get some solid evidence.’
Lina, Marie, Cecily, Isaac. I’ve seen four people go together like this countless times.
I heard rumors that it is a group that has been going on since the first year.
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Even this is questionable right now, but more solid evidence is needed.
‘If he really is Xenon…’
Hiriya thought about it, then shook her head vigorously. At the same time, he denied that it would ever happen.
After all, his ultimate goal is to take Isaac from that filthy illegitimate child. Isaac is Xenon, it doesn’t matter.
‘But what if it’s a real Xenon?’
She forcibly suppressed the anxiety that had begun to sprout in her chest.
Although he did not recognize it, his sky-blue eyes looking at the dormitory were trembling slightly.
Just as the original seed of doubt grows rapidly once sprouted, so does anxiety.
If Isaac was really Zeno, he could endanger himself and even the Kingdom of Tersu.
After that, after staring at the dormitory for a while, Hiriya took a deep breath and turned around. She plans to go back once and cool her head.
‘No.’
When she returned with such a heart.
ugh-
As soon as Hiriya disappeared, another Inyoung appeared.
A woman with pink hair and eyes, reminiscent of a cherry blossom.
“···what?”
Cherry tilted her head and muttered a little.
“Are you a Stocon?”
It wasn’t what he meant.
when two stalkers meet