174 – 34. Provocateur of the finals
The job was easier than I thought.
“Honestly, I didn’t expect to kneel right there.”
“Isn’t this the royal family’s way of conducting themselves?”
“…I almost want to make Arthur learn too.”
With Lucas’ help, I was able to move from the conference room to here without encountering angry second graders.
This is also a spell that is extremely ineffective unless you are a , But Is still a fraud.
‘It’s the royal family’s way of conducting themselves.’
Honestly, I didn’t think everything would be resolved through today’s meeting.
Even if Kim Woo-sung took the initiative to discredit me, the false accusation of poisoning me and threatening my parents was quite fatal.
I was planning to comfort Kim Woo-sung, who was angry, or threaten him to see what happened later.
‘He was quick to notice.’
Not even a day has passed since the final match ended, and at most a few hours have passed.
In the meantime, I gathered as much information as possible, and as soon as I realized that Kim Seong-il was behind me, I took a low-key stance.
Even though he was aware of my backside, I never thought he would kneel down to me, who was younger than him and had only a
Fortune-telling job and even a different social status.
That is certainly the optimal response, but how many people would be able to take action even if they knew it?
For a person, especially a member of the royal family like Kim Woo-sung, self-respect and respect would be like two halves of a body.
“Lucas, can you do that?”
“…It’s important not to fall into that kind of situation if possible, but…I think I should have looked for another direction instead of kneeling.”
“Is that really the case?”
“I have a problem with my pride, but unlike the royal collateral, I am Arthur’s minor lord. My kneeling has a different meaning.”
“What is the result?”
“This is something great about the collateral royal family. Anyone would have eventually bowed down if given time, but the damage was minimized when they made the decision immediately and took action.”
As a result of today’s meeting, Kim Woo-sung faced various disciplinary actions at the imperial level and the faction he originally led was reduced.
But that was all. From then on, I would only do my part until the academy graduated, and after graduation, I was allowed to grow my faction again.
He was treated very moderately by the Crown Prince’s close friend and public servant, even though he did something that was deeply against the Crown Prince’s wishes.
‘There…… ….’
Kim Seong-il sat back and calmed down the political structure that was still chaotic after the factional fight with the emperor. He naturally placed an outstanding imperial collateral named Kim Woo-seong as his subordinate and at the same time issued a warning to the emperor’s faction.
According to what Kim Seong-il told me, Kim Woo-seong’s mother, the emperor’s fourth concubine, was one of the very few who still followed the emperor.
‘It was said that he did not truly follow the emperor, but even if he had fallen, he would still want to eat the beans since he was the emperor.’
But in the end, it means following the emperor, not Kim Seong-il.
Of course, there is no way Kim Seong-il would view that favorably. However, directly attacking and robbing the last forces of his father and emperor, who had already been defeated, may be an afterthought.
It’s as if that annoying problem was easily solved through me…… Of course, I also received compensation equivalent to that.
“Namgoong Min, is the message you told Bang-gye earlier true?”
“No?”
“…What, can you take care of it? You might have an idea, but…”
“The prince said it’s okay to do whatever he says as long as it doesn’t cross the line.”
“A blank check? You and the prince are great.”
If I had come after hearing a pre-determined message, my response would have been fixed, but since I was worried about how to act until I met Kim Woo-sung, Kim Seong-il willingly gave me a blank check.
In fact, it was lightly handed over something close to absolute command power, limited to the imperial family.
‘This is absolute power.’
As expected, choosing connections over skills was a godsend.
You may not be able to use it again, but if you need it, you should at least do a grand ceremony in front of Kim Seong-il.
As I was praising the greatness of my network, Lucas, smiling, opened his mouth.
“So, since the collateral royal family has been captured, is the only thing left to finish?”
“That’s right. Can you tell me in advance what you’re going to do?”
“hahahaha! Hey, I’ve felt something while watching you for almost a year. It’s best when I don’t know what you’re doing. It’s no fun knowing the fortune teller’s fortune in advance, right?”
“Is that why you didn’t come to ask me, other than the prince and you, this time?”
“Rein, Liu, and the princess… Everyone is eating popcorn in the back, so I’ll be looking forward to it.”
“Huh, indeed.”
Even if you trust me, aren’t you trusting me too much?
Well, from a perspective that knows everything, this may be fun, but……
“Nam Goong Min.”
“…Huh? Eileen? What about here?”
“I know everything. A non-believer who uses magic? From here on, I’ll go with Namgoong Min.”
“What? Even though it’s an unpleasant title, it’s okay anyway──”
“Your sister also gave permission.”
“──Then there is no problem. Just know that if you even scratch my friend, you will die.”
Lucas, who was chuckling and saying burdensome things as if he had learned something from somewhere, suddenly disappeared. He probably returned to his base using space movement magic.
On a deserted street at night, it was just me and Eileen under the light of the street lamps.
“By the way, how did you know you were really here? I moved to a remote place on purpose.”
“Well, it’s a feeling. I can just feel where I am…”
“I see.”
What, is this a side effect of ? But Eileen wasn’t stalking me or anything, so it didn’t really bother her.
As I walked with Eileen for a moment, she looked at me, stroking her own blonde hair a little.
“Nam Goong Min, how did your meeting with that royal non-believer go?”
“It was handled well. He was a quick-witted person than I thought. Are you curious about what will happen next?”
Among the popcorn poppers that Lucas mentioned, there was no Eileen.
It may be similar, but I asked once out of politeness, and Eileen, who was facing me, quietly shook her head.
“…No, I’m not curious about that.”
“Is that so as expected?”
“What I’m curious about… Is Namgoong Min’s heart.”
“……Yes?”
Eileen’s blue eyes, which were looking into her eyes, were suddenly looking somewhere else instead of her face.
It’s not just eye contact, but a look that looks beyond them.
Eileen reached out her hand toward me, who had stopped walking, and touched my cheek.
“What are you saying…?”
“You look distressed.”
“……………….”
“You smile the same way as always, as if you’re okay, and act the same way as always… But what do you think about Namgoong Min?”
“Well, okay.”
“Are you diverting her words, or have you really become unaware of your own feelings?”
……… Well.
I don’t know why, but that was all I could say to Eileen, who sympathized with me.
That was all the fortune teller, who knew nothing but fraud, had to say to this kind and kind girl.
“Well, okay.”
That was the end of those words.
Eileen removed her hand from caressing my cheek and held my hand. I didn’t resist because I knew the physical strength between me and her.
Holding both of her hands with her own, Eileen quietly opened her mouth.
“…Are you warm?”
“It’s warm.”
“Just think about that for now…Namgoong Min.”
I wasn’t in a very good mood either, so I followed Eileen’s advice.
She holds her hand and feels her warmth.
That alone was enough.
“……………….”
“…Namgoong Min? Is there any problem…?”
“No, I think Eileen’s smiling face is the best.”
It may be a bit snobbish to say this, but everything about Aileen was to my taste, from her face to her body.
I close my eyes, feeling Eileen’s warmth.
It’s just pitch black with nothing visible in front of your eyes.
‘…… It’s warm.’
I don’t know why, but Eileen’s hands were warm, even though she was shaking slightly.
I was able to relieve my slightly depressed mood.
*
In Jo Gyeong-jin’s opinion── today was definitely a good day.
Unfortunately, I didn’t make it to the martial arts competition finals, but it was even more enjoyable because I was given permission.
“hehehe, that fortune teller…!!”
Kim Woo-sung, who had been thoroughly blocking legal ‘education’ for lowly fortune tellers, finally nodded today.
It was something that an ordinary fortune teller had been waiting for since he first entered this romance academy.
‘It’s clear that the academy also went away for a while.’
Isn’t the Romance Academy the one that boasts a long history and tradition of over 100 years?
That’s why I, an excellent
Sword＞, Decided to enroll in this Romance Academy, but as a fortune teller?
‘You non-combat bastards may be annoying, but you can understand.’
Unlike the combat professions that go out beyond the gate and fight directly, the non-combat bastards hide in safe places.
Even though Jo Kyung-jin only thought about the cancer, he didn’t think there was a need to open the doors of this Romance Academy to such people, but it is still true that it would be uncomfortable without it.
The same goes for the , Who knocked over his tray yesterday, and the , Whom he hit a few times to kill time.
I could put up with it because it was useful for combat professions.
‘Fortune teller? Under!’
Those bastards who talk nonsense and have the weakest bodies even though they have jobs?
Honestly, it is true that they have a job, but it was natural for fortune tellers to be semi-discriminated. Because I don’t do anything productive.
Such a fortune teller entered this romance academy. At first, I almost dismissed the news as nonsense.
But when I heard about the achievements of a first-year fortune teller, I couldn’t help but believe it.
‘This is natural education.’
Who am I? The nephew of the uncle of the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Korean Empire.
Gyeong-jin Cho, who was born into the Cho family that almost monopolized key positions in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, lived without any shortcomings.
This was even more so because he was born as a career holder and was treated as a blessing to the entire family.
But there was something that bothered even the master who did not care what others thought.
Those were non-combat occupations.
Can you cut down a building by swinging a sword? Can you stop a train with your fist? Can you jump to the roof of a building in one leap?
Compared to the person who was born as a
Sword and worked tirelessly, non-combat jobs were like heaven. He doesn’t put in any effort and isn’t very strong, so does it make sense for him to be treated like a combat job?
Now I know that those thoughts from my childhood were a bit extreme, but thanks to those thoughts, I was able to become close to Kim Woo-sung.
A member of the royal family who, like Jo Gyeong-jin, had the correct idea that combat occupations should take precedence over non-combat occupations.
After gathering around him, the momentum became even stronger. Unlike in the past when he was a military man, he had to follow a superior named Kim Woo-seong, but he was stronger than Gyeong-jin and had a higher status anyway, so he didn’t care.
On the contrary, he thought of him as a really good friend, so Kim Woo-sung must also think the same way.
‘Woosung! Thanks!!’
Actually, I felt resentful and annoyed at Kim Woo-sung, who had been preventing legal education until now.
But I gave permission today, so there is no problem!
‘You damn bastard, you should start by tearing off one arm.’
He quickly runs from building to building, pulling out the strong sword at his waist.
This was something that was usually possible for those who had a job, especially a combat job, so he didn’t really care about anyone.
Jo Kyung-jin, who was looking for a target using his job skill , Soon raised the corner of his mouth.
‘Why are you hanging out with a girl?’
You can’t see her face because she’s from behind, but it’s obvious that she’s an as*shole with a non-combat job. There’s no way a combat profession can interact with a non-combat profession.
At the moment, the students are walking into a quiet alley rather than a fairly noticeable street. As expected, the heavens were definitely helping that fortune teller.
‘First of all…… !!’
If you cut off from the beginning and start shouting, it will be difficult, so you should cover your mouth first.
I was used to bullying non-combat cubs, so I always carried a muzzle with me.
First of all, if you beat up the fortune teller and crush that b*tch as well, it will be perfect.
I waited until the fortune teller and the female student were completely inside the alley.
Now!
“hahahaha! Combat profession provides thorough training──”
Wow! Wood clack!! Bang!!!
“It’s a surprise. Min, are you okay?”
“Oh, I’m fine.”
“What is this all of a sudden…?”
“Just, whatever.”
“The stupid fish got caught in the bait.”