204. Invitations (2)
Bell’s sources were much faster than regular cadets.
After the story that Bell was inviting the cadets from the royal castle, it wasn’t until a week later that Gilliot delivered the information during class.
Before she was a cadet, she is a person who holds an important position in the Church of Light, standing shoulder to shoulder with the Pope.
Today, when I see her walking to the chapel surrounded by believers, I realize that wearing a wig and hanging out with me as an ordinary person is an incredibly high status.
Anyway, the topic on the lips of the cadets today was the invitation from the royal castle.
Right before graduation, being invited to the royal castle means that the probability of being scouted to a good place increases.
The invitation from the king was a kind of tremendous spec.
“Aren.”
Tuk-tuk.
A light touch is felt on the shoulder.
There is only one person in the world who can touch me like this during combat classes.
After class, Cain approached with his hair down and a fresh scent.
“yes. Cain.”
“What are you thinking about so intently?”
Where would it be once or twice that I usually get dazed and fall into thoughts? Cain just wants to talk to me.
If you don’t deal with it properly at this time, you will become Cain’s sparring opponent all day long, and you will have to be harassed or stinging eyes.
Classes are over now, so you’ll have to punch them a few times or drag them out to eat together.
“I was thinking about the selection.”
“Trials?”
“yes.”
Cain bit into the peach he was holding and turned his head toward the bulletin board where the cadets had gathered.
Gilliot explained it once during class, but you should still check the bulletin board for details.
This is because Gilliot usually omits many things from announcements.
“You two, are you lazy?”
Cain’s cheeks swelled as he chewed the peach.
“I think so.”
According to Crusader’s policy, Ackerman should be the one who collects the Three Gods.
Everyone is confused, but Ackerman admitted that he was chosen as the sealing sword, and Akerman accepted that he was a hero.
So, the Crusader members decided to work while helping Ackerman as much as possible, but Cain couldn’t help but tilt his head when I said I was going to the royal castle.
“why?”
Cain came out with a bewildered face and took turns looking at Ackerman.
I explained it to Bell and Acheron, but the other guys don’t know that the situation has changed yet.
It hurts to explain each and every one of them, and it wasn’t something I had to tell them.
“just? I want to visit the royal castle once.”
It was a purely factual answer.
I really wanted to go to the royal castle. It is also the main stage of Act 5, and above all, it is the place where the king lives, right?
The experience of seeing the wonderful palace with your own eyes, which you have only seen on the game screen, will be truly ecstatic.
“Isn’t there any problem if I bring the Samsingi?”
“That, yes… … ?”
Cain’s eyes trembled. He looked so flustered that he even dropped the peach he was eating.
“what’s the matter?”
“Well? Oh no. Anyway, it’s definitely going to the tryouts… … ?”
“yes.”
“Okay. Well then, be sure to win!!!”
After saying that, Cain disappeared.
It looked like it was startled and ran away, but I don’t know why it was doing that.
I checked the temporary bulletin board made of wooden boards only after everyone had left.
『Great Hero Celebration Event Royal Castle Invitation Announcement.
Invite one 3rd grade representative from each class.
Special invitations are classified separately.
In the battle system, representatives are selected through tournament selection.
After receiving the number of applicants by tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, the selection will begin.”
“It’s a selection… … .”
Well, if it’s through sparring, I have the highest chance of going out.
Unless you’re unlucky enough to get caught by Ackerman and get knocked out by your luck numbers.
“Would you like to play a little?”
I make my own rules.
Thoroughly excluding shadows and other powers, I was going through the tournament purely with my swordsmanship skills.
Then what if it falls off? That’s rather good too.
It will confuse the system.
Whatever it is, it doesn’t matter much. If only I could collapse the story.
“How are you?”
I’ve come this far Now, I am also in the ‘enjoyer’ mode.
* * *
‘Chi… … . Why are you doing that all of a sudden?’
Cain’s steps were so hasty that he was nervous.
Aren’s sudden remark made her feel like this.
Originally, Cain had planned to go to the capital through the preliminary round.
Wangseong had no romance or interest because he had been holding his father’s hand since he was young.
However, Cain had a reason he had to go this time.
because of her dreams.
Rather than going to the royal castle in the name of his father, Cain went to the castle on his own and gained the king’s attention.
Cain has an extraordinary desire for recognition.
If she manages to overcome the competition by herself this time and become the 3rd year representative, more people will recognize her skills.
Then naturally, one step closer to becoming a royal guardian.
As a member of the ‘Crusaders’, it would be the icing on the cake if he even went as far as to find the Three Gods.
In addition, Aren naturally thought that he was not interested in the preliminary round.
He wouldn’t do such a troublesome thing. As naturally as flowing water, Aren was excluded.
The moment I heard that Aren was participating, things went awry.
Due to the appearance of a strong enemy, passing the preliminary round becomes an unknown, and there is one thing that takes the most.
‘Ah-oh!’
If you want to know the full story of the incident, you have to go back three days.
-I’m here?
-yes.
―Then shall we go straight to the point?
-yes. It’s not like we’re chatting.
-great. Let’s talk about the rules we’ve come up with. Let’s start with Siana.
Since Siana and Cain, Cain and Siana brought Aren back from the Demon Realm, they made their own rules.
It was an undeniable fact that they both had feelings for Aren, as long as they had rushed to the demon realm to save the man.
‘Aren can never yield.’
This thought was a basic premise in the heads of the two girls.
However, it was not easy to monopolize Aren because the opponent was the opponent.
The fact that Aren doesn’t seem to be interested in dating makes me angry and upset, but apart from that, having a competitor is a very annoying part.
It may be that Aren shows a clear liking for one person, but that is not the case either.
If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be better to seduce Aren or not without a competitor?
In that sense, Cain and Shiana were rivals that were too great for each other.
It is not something that can easily be subdued by force of arms.
If the gears collide, both will see blood.
Although Cyana is stronger, if Cain is prepared for a friendship, Cyana will not be able to avoid bleeding.
Just as modern nations deter war with nuclear weapons, the relationship between the two was just that.
It’s not strange when it explodes, but the damage that will inevitably come after that is too great, so we wait and see for now.
Given the situation, I had to come up with a solution. I can’t wait and see forever.
The world of competition is cold.
In the end, there will always be winners and losers.
so… … . At least, I wanted to create a ‘fair’ competitive structure so that there would be no regrets.
The solution was to establish a rule to steal Aren’s heart without using mean ‘sues’ to each other.
Here are the rules we have come up with:
1. Whether you go on a date or meet, it’s basic to not touch each other, but share your schedule so that it doesn’t overlap.
2. Work together to eliminate new competitors as they appear. (Currently looking at the saintess candidate)
3. If Aren chooses one, the loser will give up quietly.
It was still holding up well.
As for rule number 2, it was really unison.
The other day, a junior in the second year of combat was secretly following Aren and watching for an opportunity, but Cain noticed it and informed Shiana.
It’s like touching the nose hair of a sleeping lion.
… … The ending doesn’t need to be said.
That junior girl didn’t even turn her head toward Aren after that day.
The problem was Bell, but Bell still couldn’t decide whether he had feelings for Aren or not.
Above all, Bell was not an easy opponent to fall for even if the two put pressure.
On the contrary, when it came to dealing with men, she was so skilled that Cain and Siana were on a different level.
They both witnessed Belle’s real foxy side once in a while, and each time they were shocked.
-He’s a bit toxic.
-It’s fire. To the subject of being a candidate for a saint.
―To deal with Bell… … .
– I can’t help it. We have to join forces.
To deal with Bell, the two of them would probably have to form a temporary alliance to fight.
In fact, Bell was the most important part of rule number 2.
Rule 3 is… … I felt like I knew when that moment would come.
Will the two of them accept the result? It won’t be easy.
If that time comes, wouldn’t it be catastrophic?
Neither of them had the slightest thought that they would lose.
Coming back to the story, the reason why Cain moved so urgently was because of Rule 1.
Sianna was invited to the Great Hero Celebration event in the 0th rank.
It’s not a representative of the 3rd year magic world, it’s a ‘special’ invitation.
Cyana Flaen, a genius magical girl who will succeed Nastal, and who is certain to become a great wizard.
It was only natural that the kingdom treated her specially.
Siana had no choice but to share this with Cain.
– But, I declined.
-why?
―Because Aren won’t go. I won’t go without Aren.
Only Aren, Aren. Anyway, I am an idiot who only knows Aren.
Cain was uncomfortable with the fact that Cyana was targeting Aren, but he was still determined to pursue his dream.
But what if Aren passes the preliminary round and goes to the capital?
It was clear that Sianna would change her mind. If it was Shiana, it was possible to go to the royal castle.
‘Aaagh!’
Cain’s mentality was turned to dust.
If the competition is held, the probability that Aren will win is over 90%. No, you can just say it’s 100%.
Even Cain himself knows that Aren is no match for him.
Aren wasn’t the kind of person to give up his seat to Cain.
That said, it means that Aren is unconditionally selected in the combat world, and that he will go with Shiana to the royal castle.
It was like being struck by lightning while thinking about spending time alone with Aren.
‘It should never be left like that.’
Cain’s fast pace soon turned into a run.
‘I have to follow the castle unconditionally.’
Sending Shiana and Aren alone to that beautiful royal castle?
There is a garden in the royal castle where the moonlight gently flows. Shiana, there’s no way that bad boy will miss this golden opportunity.
The full moon will rise exceptionally beautifully during the Great Hero Celebration.
I hate to admit it, but Siana receiving the moonlight is a cheat key.
There is luck, and tension flows.
If it was Shiana, who had grown up considerably compared to her freshman year and had a sense of desire, she would definitely try skinship.
then… … Your lips will touch The night will be deep.
‘Ugh! I can’t let it go like that!’
Cain stopped running and swung the swordfish into the air. Remnants of fire burned at the tip of the sword.
The people around them were startled and ran away from Cain.
Cain’s blue eyes shook greatly.
I was going to go to the royal castle for my dream, but now I have one more reason to go.
It was as important a cause as the royal guardian.
Aren and Cyana cannot be sent to the castle alone.
It is impossible to defeat Aren in the selection match. Aren had already transcended humanity, and Cain vaguely knew that he was no ordinary person.
I have no choice but to go to the royal castle after receiving a special invitation.
It’s not like you’re giving out special invitations to just anyone.
‘Ah, ask your father?’
I hate that.
It’s true that he doesn’t want to give up on Aren, but it’s true that her dream is also important.
As much as he wants to get away from the family’s influence as much as possible, he must refrain from borrowing the power of ‘Abella’.
I could do it if I asked, but I didn’t want to.
‘Also… … Should I use that method?’
It was extreme, so I left it as a last resort, but since the situation was like this, I couldn’t help it.
‘I’m betting my life this time.’
Cain returned to the Cadet Management Division and headed to the quarters of the royal castle officials.
* * *
People are buzzing.
The male students peeked at a female student who was squatting in a corner of the outdoor arena.
If you look at her openly, you feel like you’ll be beaten, but if you don’t look at her, she’s beautiful enough to turn your head.
“Aren fighting—!”
More than anything, the girl attracted aggro seriously.
The name of the girl who supports Aren regardless of the eyes of the people around her is Sianna.
A genius magical girl, the most demanding student in the academy, the most sponsored student, and a popular girl with a lot of antis because of her cruel and eccentric way of dumping.
Rumors about the man that the student, who is great in many ways, likes have already spread.
The taste is also unique… … .
The target was ‘Arren Blackfire’.
The people around him and Aren looked good on him, but Aren’s image was still bad.
Every time Aren’s stock price was in full swing, he was entangled in bad rumors.
Suspicion of church, prince, demon worship, etc.
So, among ordinary cadets, Aren was still a bad, gloomy, and unpleasant cadet.
A cadet too far to get close.
Even among the 3rd year combat cadets, it was half and half, but the other cadets had nothing to say.
Since his image is like this, even Siana, who likes and supports him, doesn’t hear anything good about him.
There is a story about meeting each other.
Rumors circulated that it would be perfect if applied to both.
Well, Shiana and Aren didn’t care at all for such nonsense.
‘after… … This is true.’
Aren wasn’t interested in how the rumors spread about him, but that didn’t mean that the countless gazes weren’t burdensome.
Seeing Siana, who had been dressed up pretty fancy since morning and cheering herself on, her face was so hot that she couldn’t even raise her head.
I asked him to watch me calmly, but he shouted fighting word by word like that.
I am grateful for my heart, but why is it my own share of the stinging glare and shame that pours out afterward?
Aren stood in front of the first opponent with an awkward smile haha.
‘Aren, being shy is cute!’
Meanwhile, Shiana was enjoying Aren’s appearance.
Whatever he does is adorable. Once washed, the pods do not come off easily.
Even if Aren digs his nose and scratches his belly, it’s just a cute act in Sianna’s eyes.
Siana hummed excitedly.
Today is the day that the magic world also has a tryout.
Because Shiana had already received a special invitation, the whole day was empty.
And through a secretly planted combat source, I heard the surprising news that Aren was going to the selection.
Originally, he rejected the invitation, but the moment Aren appeared in the selection, the story changed.
‘A chance to be alone with Aren!’
There is only one TO for the preliminary round.
Cain, the odds of that troublesome kid catching up are zero. Aren will win anyway.
Shiana changed her words and announced that she was accepting the invitation.
He felt the goddess of victory smiling at him.
Tonight, after receiving counseling from Lily, I made a plan to go to the royal castle and seal it.
Aren is mine!
‘I won… … Hey.’
Suddenly, a shadow covered her.
“Oh. Why are you here?”
“… … Cain?”
The corner of Siana’s mouth went down like a ghost.
Come to think of it, Cain had never been seen before.
I wasn’t paying attention, thinking I was going to have a tryout, but he showed up with a smile.
Cain sat down next to Cyana.
“Cain, what are you doing here? Aren’t you going to the contest?”
Cyana laughed softly and provoked Cain. Cain must have figured out the situation.
Unexpectedly, Cain laughed as if mocking him.
“Selection? Aren’t you leaving?”
“Are you giving up?”
Even this moment, Cyana scratched Cain, confident of victory.
“no?”
“yes?”
“I was invited to the royal palace. You don’t need to go out?”
Cain held out the golden invitation to Sianna with a pretty relaxed face. It was the same ‘special’ invitation that Ciana had received.
“Uh, how… … ?”
Siana’s face hardened.
In the meantime, Aren easily passed the first game.
Cheater Cain