“First of all, it is my opinion to break down some of the walls to create an entrance for the soldiers to enter, and then attack the tower.”
My plan was literally straight forward.
But maybe he didn’t like the plan? Lebark slightly narrowed his brows.
“then… … Even if we regain our borders, protecting them… … .”
“Yes, it will probably be a little difficult.”
That part can’t be helped. However, the defense line that had to be bitten to the Harperos Plain would be able to move forward again.
It would take quite a long time to rebuild the fortress, but as topographical conditions exist, temporary fortresses such as wooden fences will be able to block enemies for a while.
“Now I think we need to take back our borders and move our defenses forward again. If we regain our borders, the morale of the Imperial Army, which has been on a downward trend, could rise again.”
It was literally a turning point.
“Hmm… … . Certainly, if Viscount Arden, the magician of the 5th circle, is present, even if the fortress collapses, we will be able to block the enemy’s attacks for a while.”
Lebark, who carefully considers my opinion more than a few days ago and shows an accepting response. Apparently, he thought deeply about something from this war.
“Huu, in that case, first finish the military maintenance, then send a reconnaissance party to check the situation at the border… … Is it okay to decide? majesty.”
Levach’s gaze moved away from me, then turned to His Highness Ryard.
And the highness, who was looking at the map with her chin resting on her head, nodded once and smiled a little.
“Yes, let it be.”
* * *
Just a few days after Ryard’s party escaped from the system, once again the name of Keynes started to stir all over the empire.
A rare genius who reached the 4th circle at the age of 13.
however… … .
“Hey, did you really take some medicine? Otherwise, how can you become a Fifth Circle wizard at the age of 14?!”
The people of the empire couldn’t help but be astonished at Kayneth’s talent.
It was because even people who had not received the blessing of mana could know how great the realm of the 5th circle was through newspaper articles.
On the other hand, the students of Class 2 A-3, who were preparing for the practical evaluation, also heard the news about Kayneth and had to doubt their ears.
They checked the article several times to make sure it was not misinformation, and when the newspaper officially announced that the article was true, the students’ eyes widened.
“This crazy… … ! You defeated that red wolf of 100 victories?! That Keynes?!”
“Besides, it says that you defeated 4,000 allied troops by yourself! What the hell is the story about reaching the 5th circle… … !”
Jade, in an excited voice, made a small fuss with her friends by talking about Kenneth.
I can’t believe that a being worthy of being called a hero was born out of my motives! What else could be so exciting!
And Neris, who was deaf despite Jade’s noise. She, too, was dumbfounded by the news of Keynes.
The story of Keynes spread throughout the academy as soon as he woke up in the morning.
It was as if he had made such an accident.
“… … This surprises me too. I heard that I would reach the 5th circle by the 3rd year, but… … . No way, already… … . To think that it was Keynes-kun who even saw through the red wolf’s strategy and defeated him… … .”
Ardeal, who was with Neris, interrupted several times in a voice of surprise and continued to look at the newspapers he was holding in both hands. With eyes that doubted whether the article in front of him was a mirage.
Seeing Ardeal like that, Neris sighed with a small smile.
“Seriously, Mr. Kaynes causes unbelievable incidents many times. I still don’t understand what the hell they meant by calling them incompetent from the Spey One family.”
Ardeal nodded his head once and let out his thoughts.
“Perhaps, the Spey One family may have intentionally tried to hide Kaynes-kun’s existence.”
“on purpose… … You mean?”
Ardeal smiled bitterly as he raised both hands at Neris’ eyes demanding an explanation.
“Of course, I don’t know the details. It’s just that it could be done to hide Kayneth’s talent.”
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Neris looked away and nodded.
“Anyway… … . With this, Kayneth’s practical evaluation score must be 100 points. Plus, you’ll start hearing stories about winning.”
“Victory… … ?”
“Yes, it was not enough to reach the 5th circle, because I defeated the enemy commander, the Red Wolf, Count Caltron H Jurumus. Even as an empire, the existence of the red wolf was a threat in many ways. however… … It is said that he defeated thousands of allied troops single-handedly… … . His exploits will never be taken lightly.”
Neris inadvertently nodded at Ardeal’s story.
The ascension to the position of count was never light. It was a decision made by the imperial family and nobles after numerous discussions.
In addition, the subject of the promotion could be passed in the discussion only if he had made a wide-eyed achievement, and Kaynes’ achievement this time must have shocked many nobles.
Of course, some of the nobles put on disapproving faces, and even the red wolf grew old. He tried to disparage Kayneth’s achievements, saying that he was an armed man with missing teeth, but he couldn’t easily overlook the fact that he had reached the 5th circle and defeated about 4,000 to 5,000 enemy soldiers.
“The students of the aristocratic faction say that Count Jurumus is a warlord with missing teeth, but he is the one who took the border fortress of the Empire not too long ago. And the operation he planned this time… … It was something no one thought of. Because it was so absurd.”
“… … .”
Neris nodded while reading the newspaper article.
“However, Keynes’ army saw through that absurd operation and cut off the enemy’s attack in advance. Blocking 50,000 troops with only 10 knights… … .”
That would be downright embarrassing.
If Kaynes had not been able to see through Count Jurumus’s strategy, after handing over the Harperos Plain to the allied forces, the empire would have suffered enormous damage.
Because of this, the nobles of the imperial faction said, ‘If Keynes hadn’t been able to see through the allied strategy… … .’ Or ‘If Keynes hadn’t blocked the 50,000 troops in the woods…’ … He raised the assumptions of ‘.’ and mentioned the enormous damage that would happen afterwards.
Then the aristocrats kept their mouths shut. There was no room for objection.
And the first princess of the Duke of Crantes, the head of the aristocratic faction. Rosen G. Krantes let out a small exclamation while reading the morning newspaper.
“As expected, as my uncle said… … .”
As she muttered something, the young ladies who were sitting together gave a slightly surprised expression.
‘The Princess, whose expression did not change… … I never thought you would make that face. No, if it’s this level of achievement… … .’
They, too, became abuzz with stories about Keynes.
Thus, the name ‘Kenneth’ began to spread from an incompetent child to a rare genius, and from a rare genius to a battlefield hero.
And Sophia, who returned home, is the main character of rumors in her bedroom. I got in touch with Keynes.
“Whoa, so are you feeling okay?”
She wasn’t too surprised by Keynes’ exploits.
Rather, it would be natural.
As the outcome of the Harperos War was overturned, the fate of the Labadian Empire also changed, but this war would have made Kaynes the subject of attention from the Church.
It is still unknown what kind of reaction Granance will show, but if everything goes according to plan, we will be able to get information about the church.
but… … .
“To face 50,000 people alone… … . Don’t push yourself too hard.”
-The knights were with us just in case. don’t worry too much And I didn’t directly collide with 50,000 soldiers, I just disrupted them in the forest.
Sophia smiled slightly at Keynes’s non-excuses.
“Yeah, you know, you’ll do just fine. still… … .”
It was unavoidable to be worried.
– Yes, I know. Isn’t there anything special about my older sister?
“It’s much more peaceful than a battlefield.”
Compared to the battlefield where lives come and go, I could say that it was definitely peaceful.
– If someone bothers you, tell me. ‘Cause I’ll mess you up
“Whoops… … . I have a reliable younger brother who defeated the red wolf, but who would dare to touch my sister?”
Sophia laughed lightly and talked with Kayneth for about an hour.
And after making contact, I lay down on the bed.
“There’s no need to worry about a kid who went to the battlefield for nothing.”
I mumbled so, I closed my eyes.
Minor bullying that started a few days ago.
I could roughly guess who the ringleader was.
The third prince of the Labadian Empire, Lyard E Labadian.
The head of the Viscount House of Roxpell, Rubelis L Roxpell.
Second son of Count Ward, Pelliel H Ward.
Three people who currently have a fan club within the academy.
And the female students who joined the fan club always looked at Sofia like an eye thorn.
Did you call it a so-called extreme fan? There were several female students who perpetrated bad bullying to approach Sophia.
“Whoa, if it’s that good, I’d rather confess.”
Chapter 113
113. Harperus War (9)
As soon as the morning was bright, Sofia went to the academy.
just as expected. Bullying towards her began.
Among them, there were occasional acts that seemed to cross the line, but Sophia lightly avoided the physical bullying and continued to ignore it.
Was it outraged by Sophia’s appearance?
A potted plant fell on Sophia’s head as she was walking around the dormitory.
“ha… … .”
A potted plant that falls from the third floor.
It didn’t seem like he had any intention of killing him, but he didn’t know what would happen if he got hit in the head.
Sophia sighed and kicked the floor to get out of the seat.
however… … .
f*ck!
“… … .”
The black-haired man held Sofia in his arms and blocked the flowerpot with his right arm.
The flower pot hit the man’s right arm and fell to the floor.
Chaeng-Geurang!
At the same time as the flowerpot was broken, soil was scattered in all directions.
Sophia, who was about to kick the ground, raised her head slightly and looked at the black-haired man.
“… … Mr. Rubelis?”
Dark hair that flutters like a blizzard, and black eyes with a cold aura. The man who embraced Sofia was the head of the Roxpell family, Rubelis L. Roxpell.
After confirming that Sophia is safe, he yanks! I raised my head and looked at the terrace on the third floor with fierce eyes.
“Tsk… … . Did you see who dropped the pot?”
Sophia shook her head at his question.
“no.”
“I heard that Kayneth has been suffering from bullying since he went to the battlefield.”
“To whom?”
“… … Pelliel.”
The second son of Count Ward, Pelliel H Ward.
As far as information from the academy, Pelliel was not far behind. Thanks to that, he was the one who quickly discovered things that Rubelis had been missing.
“If it’s difficult, it doesn’t matter if you expect it at any time. I will always be on your side.”
“hahahaha, thank you.”
Sophia answered with a small smile.
Rubelis shows a hard yet cold appearance. He was a man with a clear opposite tendency to Lyard.
“Where were you on your way?”
“I was taking a short walk. now slowly… … I want to go to a restaurant.”
“… … is it. Then, I’m with you too. I have to eat anyway.”
“okay.”
She nodded happily.
Sophia enters the cafeteria with Rubelis. The two of them sat across from each other at a round table for four and ordered food.
“that… … . Are you still in contact with Keynes these days?”
“of course.”
“okay.”
Rubelis was trying to find something to talk about.
The conversation between the two really only amounted to a few words.
Sophia waited for the food with a calm expression, but Rubelis did not. He was looking for something to talk about with her, even if it was just one more word.
In the end, the food was brought to the table without any special conversation.
“… … Go to the bathroom for a moment.”
“okay.”
Rubelis rose from her seat at the same time as Sophia’s answer.
And the moment he went into the bathroom,
“Kyaaak!”
A female student tried to fall towards Sophia with a small scream. As if they were waiting for this moment.
Sophia saw the food pouring towards her, and quickly pulled her butt off the chair and backed away.
Parbat!
“… … !”
The female student, who was pretending to fall, was confused by Sophia’s movement, and really stumbled! I fell to the floor.
And the spilled food on the floor got the school uniform dirty.
Seeing Sophia avoiding food like that, a female student screamed while grinding her teeth as if she was angry.
“Ah, anyway, this is too much! Why did you trip Miss Meiri’s leg over!”
A schoolgirl with orange hair pointing at Sofia. The name Nella was engraved on her left breast.
And did you hear her voice? The female student who fell to the floor cried as if she quickly grasped the atmosphere and quickly grabbed her leg.
“Huh… … .”
It was an embarrassing situation for Sophia.
I never thought I’d write it in such a blatant way.
The students around them tilted their heads at the sudden uproar and only looked at Sophia and Nella alternately. It seems there are no real eyewitnesses.
did you confirm that? Nella took a step forward with a commanding expression.
“How many times have you bullied Miss Maryi lately? I’ve seen them all. No matter how poor Meili’s family is, there’s no need to torment her like this just because she doesn’t like it… … !”