228. tyrant (1)
‘Odelia is coming?’
an unexpected development
As soon as I came to that conclusion, my head started to get complicated again.
The fourth heroine candidate, Odelia, who joined last and was not a member of the warrior party, but plays an important role in leading the kingdom army and fighting the demon corps.
It’s like Aragorn and the Fellowship of the Ring, holding Sauron’s attention while Frodo climbs the Mount of Destiny to destroy the Ring in The Lord of the Rings.
In that sense, the outcome of the final battle varies greatly depending on Odelia’s actions.
If Odelia’s command ability had not grown sufficiently, the Kingdom’s army would be annihilated much sooner than it should have been, and the main character’s party might be attacked by the Demon Legion.
Or, it could happen that Odelia picks the wrong camp. You can even start hiking on a whim.
In this case, it is because the conversation with the main character affects the establishment of a future position.
In my memory, do you like the mountains, the sea, or the fields? Well, this kind of question event happens like passing by.
The player doesn’t know what the outcome of that choice will be at the time, but… … .
Odelia is a character that plays a big role in breaking the final chapter.
Ackerman has no contact with Odelia at all, so this is the part I need to pay attention to.
‘So I was thinking of visiting the royal castle during vacation… … .’
Is Odelia coming to the academy in person because it has something to do with the story?
not sure.
However, if Odelia is going to visit the academy, I will have to take advantage of it too.
You need to do some work in preparation for what might happen in the future. Because the driving force that somehow led me to the story so far was this pre-work.
“There is no specific reason why His Majesty is making an unusual visit in person, but it won’t be without reason. You guys are all in 3rd grade, so everyone must have noticed, right?”
“What, what is—?!”
Hoya shattered Gilliot’s expectations.
“Ahaha!!!”
“He’s back there… … .”
The cadets burst into laughter at the absurdity, and veins gushed from Gilliot’s knuckles.
“There’s a lot of noise inside and outside the kingdom, so he’s trying to find stability by wandering around the duchy, county, papal palace, academy, etc. Do you understand, Hoya?”
“Aha… … yes! understand!”
Gilliot wiped his face in disgust. If it was like this until the third year, Giliot’s Hoya education was no different than a failure.
“Among them, the academy is a talent training institution that is the core of the kingdom’s power. Expectations are high from us as well. do you know Is there anyone among you who will be noticed by His Highness the new King and scouted at the royal castle?”
“Oh oh-!!”
It is extremely rare for the king to come directly to the academy, but it is common to scout students from people who have held major government posts or from influential noble families.
However, in this case, the newly enthroned king was directly present, so the weight was different.
When the Warriors cadets were in their third year, graduation was just around the corner, and it was time to plan for the future to some extent.
For them, the coming of the ‘King’ was an event that was enough to overturn the blueprints that had been drawn up in one shot.
Life is one shot. It was a word that was also used here in ＜Warriors Kingdom＞.
“now. Everyone don’t get excited… … .”
The cadets began to wait quietly, but slowly exuding anticipation. It’s knowing that this is a great opportunity, even if no one says it.
Then, consciousness naturally goes to the next.
‘Finals.’
What is the subject of the final exam?
How should I prepare to look good to the new king, Odelia Braveheart? What do I have to do to get first place?
Everyone’s attention started to focus on that.
3rd year 1st semester final exam.
In fact, it is safe to say that the most important of all the tests at the academy was this final exam.
In the 2nd semester of the 3rd year in the original work, it is the school rule that all tests are replaced with external missions anyway, so this test was practically the last chance to show off everything I have learned and polished up to this point.
Even the king will attend the important stage… … .
Pressure and anticipation weighed down the gym. Whoever overcomes this will have a chance.
That guy over there, Ackerman with a confident smile.
The momentary chatter subsides.
“What is the subject of the final exam?”
This time Cain raised his hand and asked a question.
Cain also has a deep relationship with Odelia.
Taking this opportunity to solidify his relationship with Odelia and pave the way for the kingdom’s guardian is not such a bad choice. That’s why Cain is also actively involved.
The final exam is held as a classic tournament.
There is no controversy of the most fairness, and it is a tournament event that you can fight purely with your skills.
Instructors don’t have to wrap their heads and think about a difficult test, so it’s probably the best.
It is also an episode in which Ackerman’s full potential bursts forth.
In the original work, the only person who can beat Ackerman at this point is Shiana. That’s how strong Ackerman is.
In fact, Ackerman’s specifications as seen through the status window were at that level. Rather, there were some stats that were a little ahead of the game.
‘Ackerman’s side is safe.’
As I thought so, I focused on what Gilliot was saying.
“I can’t tell you about the final exam this time yet.”
… … ???
“Why!?”
“His Highness the King said he would decide for himself on the day of the exam.”
????????
* * *
“older brother! Did you have a good day today!”
As I was lying on the bed in my room, lost in my thoughts for a while, an intruder appeared.
This is Jade, my noisy second-generation roommate.
The guy entered the room sweating profusely as if he had trained hard today.
“Jade.”
“Ah, yes!!!”
There was no way I could just sit back and watch it.
I am no longer a human, and I have become vague enough to be called a great demon, but there is still no compromise in terms of cleanliness.
If you live among men, all kinds of smells come out, but if you give up cleanliness, that’s really impossible.
I might be able to adapt, but I still instinctively feel repulsed by the act of entering my space with the smell of sweat.
As a result, Jade immediately went ‘Oops!’ He screamed and rushed into the bathroom.
There was a crackling sound. Even if you knew what kind of shower sound was so loud, you wouldn’t know.
As Jade entered the bathroom, I was able to think again.
‘Hmm.’
What I was worried about was none other than Odelia’s whim.
A variable has been created.
[Story damage rate 90%]
At best, he listened to Hoya’s concerns and became closer to Ackerman, so the lowered damage rate increased again.
The thing I hate the most happened again.
Odelia’s accession to the throne was the same as in the original story.
But the process was a little different. No, isn’t that a little different?
It was I who encouraged her to ascend the throne. In the process, he touched Odelia’s ‘ambition’.
What if there was a change in Odelia’s thoughts or mind?
‘The problem may be worse than I thought… … ?’
Anyway, Odelia is a unique character who is an 『Iron-Blooded Lord』 and even possesses the characteristics of a 『Warlord』.
If she accidentally pulled the trigger on that dangerous event, there is definitely a possibility that Odelia will become a tyrant.
‘I may have done something very wrong… … ?’
The king’s visit to the academy, which was unprecedented in the first place, and the fact that the king himself changed the test items were proof that some kind of ‘change’ had occurred in her.
‘Should we meet and talk in advance?’
After all, this is also a snowball caused by ‘me’.
It’s my fault.
My sins are very great.
Maybe Odelia doesn’t trust me properly, so she’s stepping out to keep me in check.
Now that I think about it, the most likely reason is this.
For now, it’s a ‘big demon tribe’ that lives without much incident and stands on the side of humans, but the root itself is evil.
‘If this assumption is correct, he won’t even try to meet me.’
Since he has just ascended the throne, he will try to firmly establish his image as a solemn monarch. If it was Odelia whose purpose was to strengthen the royal authority, it was unconditional.
As long as he visited here as a king, he wouldn’t just meet a single cadet. Not to mention, even I wouldn’t be able to escape from being a mediocre cadet to her.
‘Then, should I pass the test with my overwhelming skills and stand out?’
Having made it this far, there was no way the cadet with the best grades could be ignored.
If Odelia won’t see me, this is the only way.
Then, what we need to think about now is what is the test subject, this is… … .
jump!
I was about to start thinking about it in earnest, but Jade interrupted me again.
after. That’s why it’s good to be alone.
“Ahh~ It’s cool!! older brother! How about a beer-fried turkey for a late-night snack!”
“… … beer?”
Of course, spending time alone in a dormitory can make a person feel depressed.
I’m already gloomy, but if Viktor and Jade hadn’t neutralized me by my side, I might have truly become the embodiment of evil.
Well, it’s true that I didn’t get bored during the semester thanks to my roommate.
“Is that so? Long time no see.”
There aren’t many things to see Jade anymore, but if not at this time, when else will we build memories? My head is also complicated, but I thought it was good.
I gladly handed over my money.
“Buy whatever you want to eat.”
“Oh oh! older brother! thank you! I’ll jump right in and come back!”
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An unexpected late-night snack party.
Oh, I remember my college days.
Poorly laid out turkey chicken and beer on the floor. It wasn’t too bad because I felt like I was living my youth again.
“Kuhh… … ! Thanks to my older brother, I also tried premium beer! Thank you very much. I will enjoy this food.”
“Eat a lot.”
I sat on the floor with my juniors and ate all the beers. I think I have changed a lot too. Of course, the beer I drink is just one can of non-alcoholic beer.
A fun story cannot be left out where there is alcohol.
The talkative Jade trembled incessantly.
“The other day, I dealt with the Orc Warriors that appeared on the northwest outer wall of the academy with 3rd year Ackermann-nim and Ponte-nii! You don’t know how strong that orc is… … ! Then I just!”
Most of the secrets he solved in the middle were about missions cleared with Ackerman.
While I was paying attention to the other side, Ackerman was clearing all the missions in his own way.
Ackerman’s growth without problems is probably all thanks to clearing missions step by step.
I was trying to find out about Ackerman’s situation, but I thought it was good that Jade talked about it on her own.
Jade’s saga showed no signs of ending, and I was getting bored and wanted to lie down in bed.
“Brother, did you hear that rumor?”
Jade started talking strangely.
“what?”
He grinned as he scratched his hairy legs.
“I’m telling you this because it’s my older brother. Didn’t His Highness say that he would come to the academy in person this time? They said that the 3rd graders directly come up with the test topics.”
“right.”
Jade said as she chewed on the cold turkey breast.
What on earth did you hear that made you laugh so confidently?
“I know what the test is.”
In an instant, his expression darkened.
It was so absurd.
“What do you mean, that?”
“Oh dear. I heard what Her Highness Odelia’s test will be on the same day!”
Jade broke down and pushed the beer mug in. It meant that he would tell me something good, so expect it.
That important matter turns into rumors? Is that information that is so weak that even a cadet who is not in the third year can hear it?
I thought it was too absurd, but I decided to listen.
“What.”
“Heh heh. That’s it. The event for the 3rd year combat final exam is none other than sparring with the Royal Knights!”
“What… … ?”
What kind of academy cadets and veterans of veterans who have gone through all the battles against each other?
It’s an unbelievable story. I was a fool for being serious for no reason.
“Who believes that nonsense?”
“No no, listen to the end!”
“… … What.”
not worth listening to Thinking that someone must have spread false rumors, I started to listen to the nonsense because I lost my energy.
But-
“In the first place, sparring with the Royal Knights is a trick. It’s just that we need a justification for enlisting a large number of royal knights into the academy!”
“Why do the royal knights have to enter the academy?”
After listening to Jade’s words to the end, I felt that something was firmly wrong.
“It’s to catch the great demon hiding in the academy! Are you crazy!? Demons in the academy!! I really want to catch it and use that ball to join the Royal Knights. Kuk-kuk!”
Contrary to Jade, who was excited about the gossip and said it was extremely interesting, my expression hardened as if a bug had bitten it.
The great demon hiding in the academy?
No matter how much I thought about it, this was a rumor that Odelia deliberately leaked for me to listen to.
It contains a very blatant intention, as if hearing the rumor and expecting a reaction from me.
Something, something is happening.
Why would Odelia spread such rumors?
‘Are you really suspicious of me?’
If you suspect me and intend to kill me or catch me, it would be normal to do so quietly.
It was a situation that didn’t make sense at all.
But you can’t stay still. You just have to figure out the truth.
“Jade.”
“Hehe. My older brother paid for the alcohol with a funny joke. Admit it?”
“That rumor. Who did you hear from?”
“uh… … . yes?”
* * *
“His Highness the King. As you said, I spread the rumor.”
The king’s procession to the academy. Its majesty was great.
Splendor is bound to be proportional to the size of power. Odelia was a prepared king who knew that very well.
During the grand procession, Deckard Abella, the Royal Knight Commander, rode beside Odelia’s carriage and delivered the news.
Took-!
A window that opens violently.
In the meantime, a girl with more grace and stronger eyes than anyone Deckard had ever seen peeked out.
“Certainly, Aren, it must have been processed so that it was delivered only to that cadet.”
“That’s right. I entrusted the work to a trustworthy student.”
“You suffered.”
thud!
Odelia smiled and closed the window without a word.
It was a smile that I couldn’t see when handling the pushed and tangled work of Wangseong.