Sophia, who collected information by destroying bases and research centers, nodded in affirmation.
“Anyway, after participating in the war with the Northern Allied Forces this year, I plan to announce that I have reached the 5th Circle. With that level of performance, many stories will come out from inside the church.”
After it is announced that I have reached the 5th circle, Grans will make a decision. Will it be helpful or will it be a threat?
If you try to bind them with a contract or try to get rid of them… … Well, I have no choice but to destroy the Spey One family as Darkness.
My sister, who had been quietly listening to my plans, looked at me with worried eyes.
“… … Don’t push yourself too hard.”
“Not really, not to the point of being unreasonable. only… … It’s just that I now have a reason to destroy the church.”
Until now, I have been hostile to the church for the sake of my sister’s safety and my peaceful future. And I was thinking of leaving the possible collapse of the church to the main character, my sister.
but… … Elizabeth’s death greatly overturned that idea. A new reason was created to destroy the church.
“… … For the time being, I plan to focus only on the plan to destroy the Church.”
Perhaps because of my remark, my sister lowered her head with pity.
“Yes, but… … You don’t have to shoulder everything. My older sister will carry at least half of it, so if you have any difficulties, please let me know.”
“That is what I am going to say.”
“Whoops… … .”
My sister smiled and stroked my hair.
“You really have grown up a lot. Wasn’t he definitely smaller than my sister until yesterday?”
“Well, on average, men are taller than women… … .”
Of course, my growth was also unusually fast.
“still… … It feels like that cute little brother has disappeared.”
When my sister cried as if she was slightly sad, I couldn’t help but laugh awkwardly.
“Of course, in my sister’s eyes, she’s always a lovely younger sister.”
My sister said with a bright smile in an instant, as if her expression just now had been a lie.
I’m probably the only one who can see my sister’s various expressions.
Of course, in the future, my sister will also marry someone and have children. If that happens, the smile of my sister, which only I had monopolized… … .
‘Damn it, isn’t Rubellis senior better than sending it to that nerd? No, Pelliel-senpai isn’t too bad… … .’
The perception that ‘a nerd = His Highness Lyard’ was imprinted in my head. Because there was a light image in many ways.
Because of that, it was difficult for me to actively support Her Highness Lyard and my sister’s marriage.
He’s a good man to be trusted, but I didn’t like his slightly casual manner and his sneaky, behind-the-scenes behavior.
‘still… … I’m sure there aren’t many men as trustworthy as him.’
It was undeniable that he was more reliable than Rubelis-senpai or Pelliel-senpai. Of course, what’s more important than that is your sister’s heart.
If my sister chooses one of the two other than Her Highness Lyard… … .
‘… … I don’t know.’
Since the ending was unknown, I couldn’t have any certainty about my sister’s future.
Seeing me shake my head and shake my thoughts like that, my sister tilted her head and started preparing refreshments.
Chapter 105
105. Harperus War (1)
“I’m really glad. Sophia-sama is back safely… … .”
The academy’s opening day. Numerous students gathered around Keynes.
Sophia H Return of the Speyone.
The news spread throughout the empire through newspapers, and students congratulated Sophia for her safe return.
“Are you okay, Sophia-sama?”
disappearance period of several months.
After being attacked by an assassin, Sophia spread the story that she was seriously injured by a demon attack.
The days when I had to work hard for treatment in the mountains where I didn’t know where I was for several months with a broken leg. It was clumsy, but it spread a story that might have really happened.
“As for the Redel Mountains… … Isn’t it a place where you can’t get out again once you enter properly? In such a place, Sophia-sama… … .”
Redel Mountains with hundreds of peaks. Dangerous beasts lived in the mountain, and Sofia raised the credibility of the story by mentioning the name of Redel Mountains, which are close to Heartron Dungeon.
The students had no choice but to accept the story that they had difficulties in treatment.
“Because you wouldn’t be able to carry personal items during the practical evaluation.”
“Howard Young-sik was carrying the sub-space pouch that the professor handed out… … .”
Since then, most students have believed Sophia’s story.
‘Well, that story was also published in the newspaper, so Grans’s ears… … .’
Kayneth let out a small sigh and smiled at his classmates who looked worried.
“Your sister is much better now, so you don’t have to worry too much.”
Sofia couldn’t spend her second year life properly due to a sudden accident. She had to take a special promotion test prepared by the academy. A test to be promoted from 2nd grade to 3rd grade.
Of course, the academy asked Sofia whether she would go back to second year or move on to third year. The academy cannot arbitrarily decide on the matter.
And Sophia, whose second grade grades were ruined due to an unexpected incident, hoped to be promoted to third grade.
So, the academy prepared a special test just for her.
As a result, she got excellent grades in both written and practical skills and returned to class 3 A-3.
“I wouldn’t know if it was an unfortunate accident, but such an unfortunate incident occurred during the practical evaluation… … .”
“that’s right. That’s why the academy prepared the promotion test for Sophia-sama.”
“And the incident with the Rose family from before… … . It was really unfortunate.”
* * *
The Rose family’s funeral was attended by numerous aristocrats, including Kaynes.
The cousins and eighth cousins of the head of the household, Erdun, all gathered together.
“Of course, our son has the first right of succession! Elizabeth is dead, so my son must inherit the Rose family!”
“Nonsense! My daughter is the legitimate heir to the Rose family!”
“Stop talking nonsense! my son… … !”
Arguing over succession right in front of the deceased. The ugly look was truly disgusting.
Kayneth endured the nausea that was about to come out and left the funeral home.
And after returning to the academy.
“Please send them to the battlefield as scheduled.”
I met Ryard at the campus cafe and said that.
A small room in a cafe. It is a place for some kind of secret chat.
Ryard tilted his head at Kayneth’s sudden request.
“… … Hasn’t the talk of reaching the Fifth Circle become invalid now?”
“In order to obtain more in-depth information, we must prove our achievements and abilities to Count Speyone. If only I could achieve achievements on the battlefield and reach the 5th circle at the same time… … Obviously, you will be able to get more information than now. So, if possible, I would like to participate in the northern front around October this year.”
“Well, that part can be done somehow… … . Did Sophia approve? I was scolded the other day when I said I would send you to the battlefield. If Sofia didn’t give permission, then I can’t just give it to you?”
Ryard shows the husband who is living as if he is being held captive by his wife. Keynes smiled and nodded.
“Yes, my sister also allowed it.”
“Ha, for me, after graduating from the academy… … Or, I was thinking of sending them to the competition around the time of 4th or 5th grade so that they could learn practical experience.”
Ryard quietly raised the teacup.
Soon after, Kaynes shook his head at the sight of Lyard sipping tea.
“By then it is too late. Besides, if an armistice is signed before then… … .”
“No, there is little chance of an armistice being signed, right? How long has the empire been fighting the northern kingdoms?”
It’s exactly what Lyard said.
A truce agreement between the Labadian Empire and the Northern Alliance. If anyone had heard it, they would surely have snorted.
There was no will at all to make concessions to each other.
Rather, is the war to continue? There were also cases in which the Allied and Imperial forces broke down negotiations by demanding unreasonable terms from each other.
‘Still, you have to think about what if. If the Church begins to show itself in earnest, the Empire and the Alliance will not be able to continue the war.’
The Battle of the Harperos Plains was a war that caused the Empire’s northern front to collapse.
‘If I can only defeat Caltron, the enemy commander, that alone can be a great achievement.’
Moreover, the moment the fact that it is the Fifth Circle is announced, the wavelength will double.
Of course, it didn’t matter what the external part was.
‘If only I could become a second-class member… … .’
The Death Parade is an organization that must be destroyed from the top, not from the bottom. If you attack below, you won’t be able to touch anything that’s really important.
Kayneth is alone in thought as he tinkers with his teacup.
Seeing that, Ryard murmured softly and put his hands on the pods.
“Recently, the imperial army has been greatly pushed back by the allied forces, and the imperial family has been in a state of tension, but the second year of the academy… … It’s not urgent enough to send a child who is only 14 years old to the battlefield… … .”
“That’s why I’m asking Your Highness.”
Ryard clearly said ‘something can be done’, but it wasn’t that simple. There will be nobles who say not to send children to the battlefield… … .
“… … Yes, I will try, so stop going back.”
“Then, please take care of me.”
Keynes got up, bowed her head once, and left the room immediately.
Lyard left alone in the room. He stared blankly ahead for a while as he raised his teacup. As if thinking about something.
and… … .
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“May I come in?”
“Okay, come in.”
With Lyard’s permission, Rubelis entered the room.
“Sorry for calling you while you were busy.”
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“no. Rather… … What are you doing?”
“Kaynes said he wanted to go to the battlefield around October.”
“Is it polite? But that… … .”
When Rubelis stopped talking, Ryard nodded with a bitter expression.
“Yes, because of the Rose family incident, the promise between Kayneth and Count Speyone has become ambiguous. But are you saying that you have to be in a high position in the church to investigate information about the church a little more deeply?”
“I’m sure it would be nice if I could, but… … . Does Your Highness really think Kayneth can reach the Fifth Circle?”
Rubelis narrowed her brows as if she was too suspicious of Keynes’ actions.
Yes, until the 4th circle, I tried to understand somehow. If you’re a rare genius, maybe. But a boy who is only 14 years old will become a former king-class wizard of the 5th circle?
Rubelis had doubts about Keynes’ unreasonable ability to grow, and was convinced that it was impossible to reach the 5th circle with only a few months remaining.
but… … .
“You say you can? So, I have no choice but to believe it. But the battlefield is a different matter. Even if you make the excuse that ‘it’s to gain practical experience’, sending a sophomore from the academy to the battlefield… … I’m sure there will be many discussions among nobles as well.”
“That part will be unavoidable. Besides, if anything happened to Keynes, the aristocrats would blame him for losing a rare genius who might become the 5th or 6th Circle in the future.”
Hearing Rubelis’ story, Ryard sighed while resting his chin on his chin.
“Whoa, that’s why I worry even more. What the hell am I supposed to do with this naughty boy… … .”
“First of all, shouldn’t we ask the Spey One family for a doctor? Keynes himself volunteered, but he is still underage. Sending him to the battlefield without a national crisis is… … .”
“It seems that Earl Spayone has already given verbal approval.”
“In that case, we need to get official documents from the Speywan family and Kayneth himself. Then, even in the case of an emergency, the voice of criticism towards the imperial family can be reduced a little.”
Conversely, if Keynes were to make any achievements, the aristocrats would shrink and say nothing.
Lyard stared blankly at the teacup while listening to Rubelis’ story.
Then he leaned against the back of the chair.
“ha… … . What, what can I do?”
“Most of the Church’s information was obtained through Keynes and Sophia. Even our Roxfell family intelligence network couldn’t properly track them down.”
“So we have to proceed according to Kayneth’s plan… … is it?”
Kaynes, who became a church member, would be able to obtain even more extensive information.
“His Highness must have heard it too. About experiments conducted on sub-tribes and the poor. And it is said that the results of that have appeared in recent years.”
“Yeah, I heard that too. however… … Isn’t that what we’re talking about in a cafe like this?”
“I’ve already deployed the Silence, so don’t worry.”
“… … okay?”
Ryard shrugged his shoulders with a small laugh.
“Was it R-87? You said you upgraded it to make a drug called M-92? To be honest, it’s a story that’s hard to believe. The state of advanced expert is the highest level expert… … . Or to be able to elevate you to the level of the lowest level sword master. I don’t know if sword master level monsters are pouring in like this.”
Ryard shrugged his shoulders as if he was really getting goosebumps.
“… … If 100 sword masters or 100 4th circle mages attack this empire as you said, surely even a large army of tens of thousands will be useless.”
In fact, there was a case where a swordsman of the lowest rank sword master single-handedly annihilated over 300 soldiers.
The lowest level that is only the beginning of a sword master. Even so, 300 soldiers were killed by a single man.
Likewise, 4th Circle mages can kill hundreds in ranged battles… … No, depending on mana, there is a record of defeating an army of over 1,000 people.
“If you can mass-produce such monsters at will… … You really have no choice?”
“… … That’s it too.”
Rubelis meekly agreed. No, I had no choice but to accept it.
It may be a leap, but if hundreds or thousands of sword masters or 4th circle wizards run amok in the Labadian Empire, there will be no way even in the imperial family.
“So for now, we have no choice but to enlist the help of Kayneth to get more information.”
“… … Is it October?”
Chapter 106
106. Harperus War (2)
After meeting Her Highness Ryard, the battle for the Northern Front was finished in a flash.
The Speiwon family submitted an official document to the imperial family as my guardian, and the imperial family recommended Ryard on October 13th. It was decided to head for the northern front.
The Harperos War to take place in November.
Originally, my sister would have participated in the war, but the moment I became a member of the Order, the situation changed.
“Are you really going to be okay?”
Despite my sister’s worried voice, I shrugged.
“Well, I am a wizard. You’ll probably be supporting the front from the rear. There will be little danger.”