Chapter 113
‘It would be rude to ask.’
It wasn’t that brazen.
‘I have to advance in my own way and overcome.’
With that single thought alone, Elcia went to training.
“… … .”
After one round of training, Elcia had to dwell on the feeling of having no sense of accomplishment or anything.
I didn’t think the difference could ever be bridged.
To be precise, after seeing Xian’s performance in the Forest of Blood.
‘What’s different?’
What should I do to catch up with him?
It’s not just because of the goodwill.
just… … .
‘I’m just curious.’
need.
that skill.
its growth.
and knowledge.
‘… … If it’s possible for me too.’
I was sure that I would be able to achieve what I wanted.
The reason she entered the academy wasn’t simply to be the top and show off.
Build a foundation by developing your skills and building relationships with talented people.
And someday… … .
‘… … From the family.’
Thinking that far, Elcia put the wooden spear back in place.
It is foolish to indulge in nervousness and continue to abuse one’s body.
“… … Hmm?”
It was only belatedly that I realized that the atmosphere in the mansion was strange.
There are not many people in this mansion.
She only has a few servants to manage the place, except when she invites classmates from her clique.
There was a sense of incongruity in the atmosphere of the servants.
“Ah, lady.”
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“… … is it. Are you here?”
There will be nothing more to ask.
be used to.
Without asking, I went straight to the living room.
Again, there was someone there.
strange presence.
‘… … fear.’
Suppressing the feeling of wanting to step back inadvertently, she bowed her head at the man occupying the parlor.
“Are you here? father.”
“You must be busy, but I’m sorry.”
The owner of the Duke of Liolet.
A being that Elcia should call her father.
Deolkin lyoleate.
When he came here, he was already waiting with a cup of tea from a servant.
“If you had told me, I would have met you right away.”
“Okay. I made an unscheduled visit. Taking up your busy time is something I don’t like.”
Although he spoke mildly, Elcia, who actually listened to him, could not feel warmth or consideration from his words.
“Yes, it seems that you are working hard. Waiting for you, I listened to the servants for a while.”
He deliberately did not inform her of the visit and interrogated the servants while waiting.
how she is
what to learn
what you have accomplished
and… … .
“Looks like you’ve been through a lot.”
It must be referring to the work in the Forest of Blood.
“I heard rumors. However, it was a car that I was curious about because there was no official report yet.”
“sorry. I haven’t been able to organize my thoughts yet… … I will report to the family first.”
“No, it’s okay. There is no need to prioritize this one. Behave in your own way.”
“… … yes.”
It was such a big event that rumors circulated within the empire.
There was no reprimand for not posting a report on it to the parents’ house yet.
Rather, he seemed to be in a good mood.
“Good job. They say your ball is big.”
“… … that.”
“There is no need to be humble. Isn’t it okay to brag in front of your father?”
It’s not like humility.
She hesitated for a moment, recalling what had happened since that day.
The original contributor was Xian.
At least she didn’t deny it, but rather acknowledged Xian’s work and tried to testify.
For some reason, Xi’an said it on his own.
“They say you commanded the students to settle the situation.”
“that… … .”
“Isn’t it?”
wrong. At that time, they didn’t even make much of a contribution.
Rather, what if there was no Xian?
Would you have been here right now? No matter how many times she thought about it, she couldn’t say for sure.
Seeing her daughter’s hesitation, Deolkein shut his mouth, thought about what he was thinking, and then spoke again.
“No matter what the truth is, the merits reported are the same. Wasn’t that what it was supposed to be?”
“But I… … .”
“The Lyoleites must stand second in the Empire.”
What made her shut up was the voice of the family head mixed with coercion.
A reference to the duchy’s ideology and significance of existence.
“The pinnacle of an empire is the imperial family. And the one who must stand behind them is the family that inherited the name of our Liolet family.”
The Lyoleate duchy began with the history of the empire.
The second pillar that started as the first aide to the founder emperor and has always supported this huge country behind the imperial family.
The second thing they say.
After all, it means the apex of the empire.
Since the eternal and unchanging peak should be the emperor and the imperial family, the next thing to stand on is to stand at the top of the imperial aristocratic society.
“Never forget this important fact.”
“… … yes.”
I’m not saying this just to alert you.
he said
In any case, only the conclusion is important.
you already know Her actual contribution to the case may not be that great.
Conversely, that there is someone else who has contributed otherwise.
But I don’t care.
Focus only on known results.
“Now that’s all there is to it. But would you know?”
“… … .”
“Soon the first evaluation of the academy will take place.”
Ga-joo brought out the main theory.
It is a time when professors are gradually covering the boulders and the presence of talented people is slowly taking their place.
“Do you know the conventions of the academy?”
“convention… … You mean?”
“Yes, half a year after freshman enters. At the end of the first semester, the academy recognizes the students as members of the academy.”
“What is that… … .”
She hadn’t heard either.
If it was simply a custom, there would be no reason for the head of the family to mention it again.
“There is a custom of giving one preference to the apex of the rider.”
“… … Are you talking about scholarship students?”
“No, it’s not like that. I don’t mean to say such trivial things.”
Privileges and subsidies are not worth paying attention to.
After all, the duke’s family is the one who donates a huge amount to the academy.
I don’t even want to mention it because it’s not dignified to be condescending.
“There is a special privilege. It’s a secret right established by the order of His Majesty the Emperor.”
“… … yes?”
I didn’t hear anything more. That is, it was not publicly announced.
However, I knew the details of the privilege of going to Riolate.
because.
Generation after generation, members of the ducal family entered the academy, and all of them never let go of their senior positions throughout their studies.
It is the same for the head of household.
“That privilege is… … .”
He lowered his voice slightly and said.
“… … It can be.”
Upon hearing about it, Elcia broke into a cold sweat and was amazed.
“Did you understand?”
“yes… … .”
“Well, I don’t think you’ll miss anything.”
He spoke kindly, like a father who expects his daughter.
“I’m looking forward to it.”
For some reason, the voice sounds very cold to her.
Looking forward to it.
What does that mean if you throw it away?
“I believe that you will defend your position no matter what.”
“… … All right.”
Not as a child, but as a member of the ducal family.
Recalling that responsibility, he nodded his head.
“Nothing will tarnish the reputation of the Lioleites.”
* * *
As soon as Deolkin heard her answer, it was as if his intention was to warn him, and he immediately left the mansion.
As soon as I got on the carriage, the carriage started immediately.
“Where are you going?”
“I have to go back to being a duke. There are still things to be done.”
After pointing out the destination from inside the wagon, the wagon goes out onto the main road of Jedo Island and starts to run.
The duke glanced at the scenery of the street as if he was bored, and spoke to the butler who had been waiting for some time.
“The current academy seems to be quite stimulating for that child.”
“Is it about Lady Elcia?”
There’s no way you don’t know what you’re pointing to and talking about.
“okay. Apparently, it seems to have been influenced by bad things outside.”
His eyes were on the top of a tall tower that could be glimpsed across the street.
Part of the academy building.
However, the eyes looking at it were not so good.
It seems annoying.
seems unpleasant.
I want to clean it up, but it seems like it’s very difficult because it doesn’t go as I want.
“His Majesty is also a troubled person. Why would you nominate that child and encourage him to enroll?”
“Isn’t that what the head of the household wanted?”
“It’s an honor. It’s not the other kids, I was surprised when I heard that that kid was chosen.”
Among his children, there are only three children including him who are talented enough to enter the Imperial Academy.
“I must pick and choose, that child… … . That’s why it’s embarrassing.”
It couldn’t be said to be the eyes of a man who cares about his children.
Artisans, for example.
A sword that a proud artisan who forged several famous swords made on a whim and impulsively one day.
It was put on display by whim, and the customer desired it.
He couldn’t bear to stop it, and the ambiguous work left his hands.
just such a feeling.
“It’s difficult. As expected, that is not a bowl to stand on top of.”
“It seems that the young lady is doing well enough.”
“No way. You can’t carry the name of the Liolet family only when you are packaged as an ordinary excellent talent.”
It is not fulfilling to the degree of excellence.
“It’s natural to be the chief.”
Otherwise, I would never be able to entrust the name of the duchy.
“I have to admire the talent of an insignificant bastard… … . Tsk.”
Even without a report from Elcia, judging the whole story was extremely simple.
He already knew everything that had happened in the forest.
That’s why it’s unpleasant.
“I think you’ve done a good enough job, my lady.”
“I don’t mean to criticize the child’s performance.”
If that was the case, I would have questioned him right away.
“It’s enough activity.”
But the child is immature.
He is weak and inexperienced, so he doesn’t even want to defeat the monster.
“Yes, I command and lead inexperienced kids. Enough will suffice.”
satisfied with it
But what made him frown.
“… … From the looks of it, he seems to be a person worth caring about.”
The activities of a kid who doesn’t know where he is.
It got on my nerves.
“What did you say his name was?”
“… … Let’s find out.”
A child from a humble origin whose name is not even known has both the skills and bowls that can be called a hero?
“It’s not even funny.”
He doesn’t laugh at heroes.
The world needs such talented people, and if they appear, they will welcome them with both hands and try to embrace them.
however.
… … When he heard the story of the boy, what he muttered.
“Neither is that desirable.”
It doesn’t matter if it’s an ordinary hero.
“Are you a talented person with the ability to use black magic?”
It offended his judgement.
It’s not just black magic.
Even though the Empire is happy and the world welcomes it, he is displeased.
“After I return to the mansion, I will ask you one favor.”
“… … which one?”
“Say that son of a b*tch. It’s not just a name. You can dig a little deeper.”
Birthplace, growth process, and what he has done since entering the academy.
Even if it’s a small thing, it’s good, so organize everything and make it a colonel.
“What are you going to do after that?”
“First of all, we need to check. … … Well, I don’t think the conclusion will change.”
It’s just for confirmation.
If you don’t know anything, unexpected variables may arise.
The conclusion has already been decided.
“It must be difficult for Elsia. … … It seems that you are already influenced.”
“then?”
“I leave it to you. Leave the work to the right guy.”
has only one purpose.
“All for the prosperity of the Liolet family.”