037. I agree to this marriage (1)
“Whoa.”
Friedrich took a deep breath.
It is a dark evening for the son-in-law. After finishing his meal, Friedrich immediately rented an entire fighting arena inside the academy for a fight against Veris.
This is Berris with a relaxed attitude. Since the two girls next to him didn’t feel the slightest tension, Friedrich recalled again what Maria had revealed earlier.
‘The man who sent the sword demon in one shot.’
In fact, the rumor that the Sword Demon died was hard to believe because I had never even heard of it.
However, if a person has a sense, how can he not know? Not that her sister is a lying great.
Sureureung!
“It is an honor to duel with you.”
“…… Yes.”
When Friedrich drew his sword, Berrys also drew her sword while standing facing him.
‘What’s wrong?’
Unlike when we first met, Friedrich is showing an extremely polite attitude after the meal. From the way he speaks, to his every action.
What does that mean?
Surely, Frederick must have heard ‘something’ about Berris from Maria.
Originally, the royal family are beings who carry a golden spoon, no, a diamond spoon in their mouths since they were born.
Naturally, there was no choice but to notice the subtle gaze and behavior of looking down on people.
However, looking at Friedrich now, it was to the point where he didn’t look like a member of the royal family, but rather like a schoolboy attending the academy.
“I will tell you before the duel begins. Take no mercy in your hands.”
“What does that mean?”
“Heh, I guess there is no need to hide it. I know vaguely that you are stronger than me.”
“Is that so? Then why duel?”
“Sometimes, being a man is not a characteristic of the tribe.”
She didn’t have much sympathy, so Veris nodded her head with her trembling face.
Since when did challenging the strong become a man’s characteristic? Frederick, whether aware of Berry’s thoughts or not, began to gradually raise his mana.
─Ugh!
“I promise you that you will not be ashamed of yourself. Then I will go.”
Hung!
After a short greeting announcing the start of the duel, Frederick rushed into Veris at breakneck speed.
─Kang!
A clear echo that can be heard when the golden sword, the treasure of the imperial family, collides with the old steel sword of Veris.
Anyway, Friedrich’s back was wet from the cold sweat.
‘This is no joke!’
The moment Berris crossed swords, Friedrich realized.
His brother’s words were not a lie either. There was an indescribably deep abyss in that man with a face full of boredom.
However, Friedrich is also a genius of the century recognized by the academy. Now that he has grown old, he is not being called a genius, but it was unmistakably true that he was a swordsman with tremendous skill compared to others.
─Kaga River! Kang!
Friedrich, who had been exchanging battles with Veris for a while, frowned at a fact he realized soon after.
The man he’s dealing with now hasn’t attacked even once since the beginning.
Poof!
Shouted, Friedrich, who opened the distance with a flashy backstab.
“Look!”
“Yes?”
“Why didn’t you attack earlier?”
“… ….”
At first, Friedrich was strangely excited about having a duel with such a genius. But since he doesn’t see himself as a true opponent, he has no choice but to feel his pride hurt.
“Please, please use your full strength.”
In the end, Friedrich asked for a duel, putting the fact that he had asked for a duel first.
He knew very well that death does not raise honor. But…… Still, it was a duel that had already begun, so he said it because he thought that there should be something to be saved.
However, Friedrich kept his mouth shut at Veris’ dry voice.
“Then, what if His Highness, the Crown Prince, dies?”
“… ….”
Well, I wasn’t wrong.
Obviously, Berris said that the famous Sword Demon was dealt with with a single sword. What does that mean?
It is said that if he puts all his strength into it, he can kill himself as casually as a human would kill a small ant by pressing his thumb.
“Bird, come to think of it, you’re not wrong.”
“I don’t even know why Your Highness challenged the duel in the first place.”
“Ummm… ….”
Friedrich let out a drool.
He is not reckless enough to spill the words, ‘Actually, I visited twice, but I was sleeping on my back.’ What do you mean by the prince or the royal family? It’s the same as dying with a knife anyway.
Also, the excuse of ‘I’m going to check if you’re a man who suits Maria’ was never good enough. Even just the fact that he emits momentum, his mind goes wild and his 5 joints tingle. Confirmation is the prerogative of the strong, isn’t it something the weak would do?
“If I like you very much, I will.”
In the end, Friedrich uttered an ambiguous expression.
He is a member of the royal family even if he rots. Still, the nobles of the empire wouldn’t be very pleased with his son, Veris, for his attention. It is an excellent improvisation born of quick calculations.
“…… That doesn’t sound very welcome.”
“… ….”
But was that a mistake? The prince’s mouth was dry at Veris’ answer. Well, if you’re a person with that level of ability, you won’t care too much whether you’re from the royal family or a noble.
“I see. Let’s stop chatting here and continue the duel.”
Having said that, Friedrich straightened his sword.
The golden sword, the treasure of the imperial family, was emitting a bright light. Friedrich had exceptional mana and strength. Now he wanted to bet his all on that opponent.
Obviously, it’s not easy to do your best in a duel where it’s not a matter of life and death. Isn’t there a good chance that this kind of luck won’t come again to Friedrich, who grew up in the imperial palace most of his life?
“I will go with all my might.”
──── Ugh!
The blue mana began spewing light on top of Friedrich’s treasured sword.
Prince of the Empire. Before being called the swordsmanship genius of the day, the light of the man who was called the swordsmanship genius of the empire soon became a form and flew towards Veris.
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“Ahh.”
Maria let out a small sigh as she saw Friedrich stretched out on her floor like a madman.
It was good that Friedrich pressed Veris with all his might. But the problem is that no matter how hard you throw an egg at the mithril, it won’t even get scratched.
“Do you have any discomfort?”
Maria passed by Frederick, who was lying sprawled and bursting with laughter, approached Berris and asked her question.
She could have guessed that Friedrich was glaring at her, thanks to her stinging gaze from behind her, but Maria didn’t bother to show it.
“Not at all. It’s a duel I haven’t had in a long time, so it’s fun.”
Friedrich was knocked out at once, putting the word duel to shame. He thought he was a nuisance to Veris, but seeing him so kindly made me feel a little more at ease.
“Your brother doesn’t have a bad personality either. I hope he doesn’t feel bad.”
Veris nodded her head indifferently to Maria who cautiously addressed her.
It was a very funny thing to say, but people like that are all over the world. There are so many real men outside this academy who don’t care if they die in a duel right away.
Of course, there are men like Berris who avoid the duel itself because it is annoying.
“By the way, why did Maria-sama’s brother come to the academy?”
Maria flinched at Arwen’s question while listening to the conversation in silence.
Arwen and Cecilia naturally narrowed their eyes because of that. No matter who saw it, he was looking overly suspicious…….
“Ah, maybe you missed her little sister after a long time? Apparently, I usually hide my identity and listen to lectures, so you won’t hear rumors…….”
That wasn’t exactly wrong. Both Arwen and Cecilia knew that Maria was attending the academy under her pseudonym Mary.
“Is that so?”
Despite her words, Arwen’s eyes were full of deep doubt.
Maria was crying because she didn’t know why she was being questioned.
“That’s it, how do I do that?”
Veris, interrupting the girls’ conversation at the appropriate time, raised her finger and pointed at one of her men.
Friedrich passed out with his eyes closed. Unbefitting for the honorable title of crown prince, he had been stretched out to the gods and had not come to his senses until now.
“…… Shall I call someone?”
In the end, Maria said so.
She hates or hates her, but she and her blood are mixed. He didn’t feel comfortable leaving him behind, even in an empty arena.
“I don’t think that would be a bad idea.”
After saying that, Veris approached Friedrich.
It was very funny. Just like Gunther from before, if he told Veris to use his strength, he would fall out in one blow.
“What am I doing?”
After saying that, Veris lifted Friedrich up like an object. She then carried him on her back, but for some reason Maria had her eyes twinkling.
“My brother will be very happy when he wakes up.”
“Is that so?”
Veris replied indifferently.
If he likes a guy for carrying him on his back, he doesn’t feel particularly good.
“As expected, Berrys-sama is kind. Because my eyes are not wrong.”
They started walking. The whole time Maria made a fuss about her, Veris couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
“Where do you look?”
Verice has lived a life that doesn’t go well with being kind, both in the past and in her current life. But what does it mean to be kind?
“hehehe, just my thoughts.”
Berith also smiled at Maria’s smiling face.
A bright round moon rose above them as they peacefully returned to their mansion in the Southern District.