78 – Becoming a 2nd grader – 3
People were whispering around. It was because Luna shouted loudly. Luna sat down when she noticed people’s stares.
“Excuse me.”
Then Luna von Ruytwert sits down again. Then I realized that Charles didn’t know much about her. I knew she was the world’s best physiognomy book seller, but there was no mention of the period before her debut.
Why on earth does Luna von Luitbert do this in front of Charles? What do you hope for? Charles Jean Rochepol thought. Even if other situations go according to one’s knowledge, the very existence of Charles Jean Rochepol is different from the game and cannot be easily predicted. He is like a prophet who takes care of everything that belongs to others but cannot take care of his own.
So all Charles could do was to slowly explore.
“His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has the most productive territory and the most soldiers in the world. “But why do you think he will lose?”
Of course, I didn’t mean it, but it was some kind of bait. The bait is, ‘I don’t plan on telling you what’s on my mind, so tell me first.’ And Luna von Ruytwert answered before long.
“To be honest, I don’t like taking your bait, but it would be a luxury to show off my pride as someone who came first. “First of all, let me tell you, I feel seriously threatened.”
“Threat?”
“As you know, I am the heir to the main Ruitbert family. Fortunately, the Arcadian Empire recognizes women’s right to succession, and I will be the next head of the family. But if the entire Vinebian region falls to the north, there will be no territory for me to inherit.”
“… “
That’s right. When invaders eat up the land, who cares about the original owners? He was going to hand it over to his subordinate.
“To be honest, I am not afraid of Emilia von Kronor. But what I’m afraid of is time.”
“Time?”
“If I become the head of the family and lead the family in earnest, I may be able to save His Majesty the Crown Prince from his ruin. I’m not bragging, but my abilities are outstanding. However, His Royal Highness is currently rushing towards destruction with all his might. Not only is he making enemies on all sides by fighting with Her Highness Princess Leonia and Emilia von Kronor at the same time, but he is also dismissing outstanding officers and generals internally, so it is a real conflict. “I am worried that His Majesty the Crown Prince will fall sooner than I will be appointed head of the family.”
It was only then that Charles was able to understand Luna’s intentions.
‘Indeed, this is why he came to me to find a way to prevent his family from being destroyed before it was destroyed.’
Luna was asking for help, not putting up a fight. However, he may be a bit awkward at conversation.
“So, why me?”
“Of all the students in the military management department, you are the one I respect the most.”
This was an unexpected answer, so Charles was taken aback for a moment.
“Aren’t you Her Highness Princess Leonia or Emilia von Kronor?”
“They are born from good families. But you are different. “He was able to build a team using only his own abilities.”
“What about your cousin Bertolf? “He’s also an excellent tactician, isn’t he?”
“My cousin has qualifications, but he is a long way off. At best, they are just children imitating adults. What his cousin is doing is just playing a trick. Well, maybe that will be helpful someday.”
‘Bertolf, who will be the world’s third-highest strategist, is dismissed as simply a child playing a strategist… Even this is something she can say because her view of the world is the strongest.’
By the way, there is a question as to whether the Rochepol mercenary group, which only has 1,000 members, can be called a group. But she seemed to rate Charles quite highly. Charles Jean Rochepol, who created a group of people, nice rhyme.
“I thought that if you had worked your way up from the bottom to the top, it would not be a dream to save the Luitbert family, which was in desperate danger.”
“Um… “
“Please help. “Is there no way for His Highness the Crown Prince to win against Emilia von Kronor?”
No. The crown prince is ultimately destined to perish. Emilia von Kronor unified the North earlier than expected. Originally, it should have taken 5 years, but since unification has already been achieved, the crown prince will not be able to withstand Emilia’s onslaught. More than anything…
‘Why does this woman think I want to help the crown prince?’
Charles also had an affair with the crown prince. Charles criticized the Dauphin’s strategy, and he fought opposite the Dauphin. Because he knew that the crown prince was a power that would be destroyed, he deliberately ignored the crown prince’s authority.
In such a situation, if Charles tried to save the Crown Prince, he would be strangling himself, so why would he spare him? Luna von Ruytwert was quite mistaken.
More than anything, I didn’t think she wouldn’t know what I knew. Still, asking this must be like grasping at straws.
“Lady Luitbert.”
“You can call me Luna.”
“Okay then, Luna. Unfortunately, I am not on the Crown Prince’s side.”
“… “Was it like that?”
As expected? Was she making her predictions too? How? The contents of the letters I exchanged with the crown prince’s agent would not have been made public, right?
Charle thought so, but soon Luna revealed the truth.
“I thought you would be aware of the crisis facing His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and I thought you would not necessarily want to step into a power that is in crisis. “I know you were a rationalist.”
You can honestly say that I am an egoist.
She tried to get up from her seat with a sullen expression on her face. It was a rather uneventful exit for the world’s greatest tactician. Is it because I’m still young? Charles felt sorry for her and called her over.
“Just.”
Should I give her a little something to prepare for her future?
“It would be better not to think that the fall of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will also mean the fall of the Luitbert family.”
It meant that if the crown prince was likely to be destroyed, he should become independent early and join another power. Then her expression suddenly hardened.
“I guess I looked at you wrong.”
Tap! She put down her tea cup with a strong dissatisfaction, then stood up from her seat and disappeared, making the sound of her footsteps.
‘As expected, for an orthodox noble like her, the suggestion to betray her master may have been a bit much.’
But I just thought it was necessary for the future. Because you never know when he might become her enemy.
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“Anyway, what should I do today?”
I have nothing to do because the exam ended sooner than expected.
Of course, the fact that there is nothing to do is limited to the cadets who ranked high. Cadets in the middle and lower grades actually had to sit through the exam much longer than on other days.
“Should we read a book in the park while waiting for Glaciana?”
Thinking like that, I borrow a book from the library and head to the park. Unlike usual, where I only read tactical books, today’s books were architecture books and math books. I think these two things are essential to handle internal affairs.
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And then I went out to the park and sat on a bench and quietly read a book…
-Click.
I heard the sound of some mechanism moving and looked up to see someone pointing a pistol at Charles.
“aaah! “What the f*ck!”
The woman with short black hair was surprised as Charles was shocked to see the pistol.
“As expected, you know what this is, right?”
“It’s a gun! “What if you bring something like that to someone?”
“As you can see, there is no fire in the firebox and there is no gunpowder in it.”
“Still, it’s good manners not to point a gun at someone!”
Is this person unfinished? Ah, it’s a woman.
Now that I think about it, the woman in front of me was a woman named Salome de Hiron. She was Luna, so she was the woman who ranked second in the exam. Today was my first meeting with Charles.
“Arcadia had such manners. I didn’t know much about it because the main stage of activity was the Taspilia Peninsula. “Excuse me.”
Excuse me. In one word, there is no need for the police, you human being.
“Anyway, why did you point a gun at me? “This will be the first time you and I have met.”
“I heard rumors about the Rochepol mercenary group. “I heard they use muskets.”
“That’s right.”
“Even though you use a musket, I tested it because I wanted to know about the existence of the pistol, a cavalry musket. “I thought if you knew, you would be angry, but if you didn’t know, you wouldn’t be surprised.”
This woman is also crazy… I can’t believe you’re testing like that.
“I know the existence of pistols. Are you done?”
“The question has been resolved, but… “
“I did it? “What else is there?”
“I want to hear about muskets.”
“A musket?”
Salome de Jirón. Depending on the branching point, there are differences as to which monarch she falls under, but she is a person who is the commander of the musketry unit. Did her curiosity about muskets begin at this time?
“It’s an embarrassing story, but I’m very interested in muskets. I have purchased all types of muskets sold on the market. However, I have never experienced combat with the latest muskets. I think Charles is probably the only one who has had such an experience. “Can you tell me about that experience?”
“… “
It is not difficult to tell. Doesn’t it cost money? But I can’t do it because it’s a shame.
“I refuse. Next time you ask, try asking politely instead of pointing a gun. Of course, it’s unclear whether they will listen to that.”
After saying that, he got up and moved to his seat. Not only did I get a low score on the test, but also because I was tormented by Salome, today seems to be a magical day.