The Genius at the Swordsmanship Academy chapter 146

Chapter 146 Request to enter the palace (3)

Only a few professors and students were allowed to go to the imperial palace.

First of all, the general manager was Professor Valentiano. He is currently the oldest advisor, and he was a good fit to replace Chancellor Aldbaut.

Likewise, my advisor, Angela, was to accompany me, and several other full professors were to accompany me.

Among the students, only six of us, Heinrich, Serine, Chloe, Schmitz, and Viola, decided to go.

Heinrich was also in a situation where he could bring his aides along, but he didn’t seem to have any intention of doing so.

“Aernas, it seems you wanted to give your aides a tour of the imperial palace, right?”

“You never know. I need to bring some trustworthy guys.”

“You are doing something meaningless.”

Heinrich snorted next to me.

“Do you think there will be a fight in the imperial palace?”

“It’s about being prepared for any contingency.”

“There can be no contingencies in the imperial palace where the Iron Blood Knights are holding out.”

Heinrich’s opinion was also similar to that of the professors and Serine.

With the Iron Blood Knights protecting the imperial palace, it was said that there would be no armed conflict.

“All of the swords will be taken away anyway, but it means nothing.”

“… … .”

Naturally.

There was no way they would allow you to enter the imperial palace with a real sword.

We will have our swords confiscated at the entrance to the Imperial Palace.

“I can see the imperial palace soon.”

When he raised his head, he saw the imperial palace, just as Heinrich said.

Far from glamorous… It was a gray fortress befitting the center of a swordsman nation.

* * *

After submitting our weapons to the Iron Blood Knights guarding the entrance, we entered the palace.

As described in the novel, the emperor’s palace was not lavishly decorated.

Rather, it was a desolate atmosphere like a fortress.

“… … .”

Serene looked around with a puzzled expression.

You must think that the main castle of the Bastian family is more luxurious.

“Welcome, Academy.”

We were greeted by a woman who looked to be in her late 20s.

He was wearing metal armor, and had a red pattern engraved on his chest.

“I am the 4th seat of the Iron Blood Knights, Poltiana Clarion.”

Poltiana Clarion.

Hearing her greeting, the professors became agitated.

“It’s been a while, Poltiana.”

Valentiano smiled at her.

“No, should I call you Sir Poltiana now? It’s the first time I’ve seen you since graduating.”

“I’m glad you seem to be well, Professor.”

Poltiana graduated from the academy a few years ago at the top of her class.

As the name suggests, she comes from the prestigious Clarion family in the East, and is the daughter of Oleana Clarion, who has supported us all along.

“You’re already up to 4 seats, as expected, your talent is outstanding.”

“I was just lucky.”

“You are still humble.”

The Iron Blood Knights are a minority elite, all of whom are advanced graders or higher.

Being in the top 4 at a young age, not even 30 yet, means that Poltiana is very talented.

but… … .

“It’s insignificant anyway compared to more than 3 seats.”

“hmm… … .”

As Poltiana said, there is a big difference between 3 or more seats and 4 seats.

The top, bottom, and all three seats of the Iron Blood Knights… It is because it is a graduate of the highest level.

From the point of view of Poltiana, who is still only a senior graduate, she will look like an extremely high existence.

“Personal talk has become too long. I will guide you to where you will wait.”

Poltiana led the way with the other knights, and we followed.

“You will be waiting in District 4, where people from outside are staying.”

The Imperial Palace is divided into five districts.

The outermost wall corresponds to District 5, and people or goods from outside go to District 4 located inside.

If you go further in, the 3rd district where general officials work, and the 2nd district where the Imperial Household Department and Imperial Family officials… Then there is District 1, where the Emperor and his immediate family are located.

“And when called, you can attend the cabinet meeting.”

“What can I say at the cabinet meeting?”

“well. That’s the part I don’t know. Because we are not involved in state affairs.”

“Hmm… … .”

“If you’re the chief engineer, the captain, you can explain something, but he’s somewhere else right now.”

“Sir Saphias… … .”

Leader Safias.

He is the strongest swordsman of the Iron Blood Knights.

Of course, he is at the peak of his graduate career, and possesses skills that are second to none of the masters of the 6 famous swordsmanship families.

The Emperor’s trust was strong, and he was the only person in the Iron Blood Knights who could have an audience with the Emperor while holding a sword.

“Okay. Then let me wait quietly.”

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That’s how we headed to District 4, guided by Poltiana.

‘I don’t see any special signs right now.’

I was lost in thought as I walked down the hallway.

‘It’s a similar situation to the novel, but there are many different parts. So it might develop differently from the novel.’

If the ‘incident’ described in the novel doesn’t happen, you can go back after attending the cabinet meeting calmly.

However, if an incident occurs in a form different from a novel, you have to deal with it somehow.

‘I’ll just have to watch it. It’s because I’ve prepared a countermeasure.’

Thinking so, I turned my head.

Somewhere in this imperial palace, Heinrich’s father, Brantley, must have arrived as well.

* * *

The second district of the Imperial Palace, where the Imperial Household Agency is located.

Officer Chaldeas, who was walking down the hallway, noticed the middle-aged knight and hurriedly approached him.

“Sir Saphias!”

“Chaldeas Secretary.”

Saphias, the leader of the Iron Blood Knights, bowed his head.

As befits the head of the iron-blooded knights guarding the imperial palace, he was always disciplined.

“What are you doing?”

“I heard that a delegation has arrived from the Academy today.”

“Yes, it is.”

“Do you know who is in charge? That’s because we haven’t heard anything from the palace.”

“well. I do not know.”

Safias answered in a calm voice.

“You say you are going to attend the Cabinet meeting, so isn’t that the Prime Minister invited you?”

“I already checked. Even the Prime Minister said he didn’t know.”

“Is that so?”

“If only the professors from the academy were invited, I wouldn’t mind too much… … .”

Chaldeas stroked his chin and said.

“Didn’t you even invite the candidate for the Grand Duke of Liechtenau? Besides, I made Brantly Agrippa of the Agrippa family come… It’s strange that there is no word from the palace.”

“… … .”

“Sir Saphias, is it related to His Majesty’s intentions?”

When I asked that, Safias shook his head.

“It is difficult to answer that question. You should know.”

“okay.”

Chaldeas sighed.

I knew it, but Saphias’s mouth was still heavy.

“All right. We just let them wait.”

“You’d better do that.”

“… … .”

In the meantime, the palace ministry has been preparing for the selection of Archduke Liechtenauer.

However, if the emperor suddenly ordered to turn everything upside down, he had no choice but to obey the order.

of course… Although there was no way the current emperor would issue such an order.

“Then I will go to District 4 now.”

“In District 4? Oh, you must be.”

Chaldeas nodded.

“Since there are several top graduates, it would be good for Lord Safias to be on standby. Just in case of an emergency.”

“There will be no such thing as an emergency, Officer Chaldeas.”

Safias said in a calm voice.

“Not only me… The second and third seats will also be waiting.”

* * *

The head of the Agrippa family, Blue Moon Sword, Brantly Agrippa, was waiting in a small room.

A handful of attendants were waiting elsewhere, and Brantley came into the room alone.

It seemed that there was something urgent to say before attending the cabinet meeting.

‘What am I going to talk about?’

In Brantly’s opinion, the most important thing in this call is the academy.

In the meantime, the academy has traveled around the empire and conducted active military activities.

Since he had acted outside of the academy’s duties, such as defeating several prestigious families, he was told to come to the imperial palace and fulfill his calling.

Depending on how the representatives of the academy explain themselves, it may end without warning, but… Perhaps the imperial palace could impose strong sanctions.

‘In the meantime, the Agrippa family has been quietly strengthening itself. There won’t be any sanctions on our side.’

Unlike the academy, which has been actively fighting, the Agrippa family continued to stay in the south and strengthen their internal stability.

Even when the academy fought the Shreyer family in the south and the Ignias family in the east, they did not intervene.

‘Since the Agrippa family has always followed the right path… The imperial palace will not have anything to complain about.’

Brantley is also ambitious.

However, I do not intend to do anything out of the ordinary for the sake of my ambition.

If Brantly had the personality to endure cowardice, the academy would have hit the back when they fought the Shreyer family or the Ignias family.

Because I didn’t do anything like that and kept my integrity… Brantley was proud.

‘Maybe he’s trying to talk about the Grand Duke selection of Lichtenau.’

Rumor has it that Aernas has reached the peak of his graduate career in the East.

To be honest, it was difficult for Brantly to accept.

However, it is said that Aernas personally defeated the ‘sword king’ Gardius and the ‘sword lord’ Isabella, as well as Carleon Ignias… I couldn’t help but believe it.

‘Has the imperial palace made up its mind to select Aernas as Grand Duke of Lichtenau?’

Meanwhile, Brantly has been waiting for his son, Heinrich, to defeat Aernas.

Although Aernas was ahead of Heinrich, he waited believing that someday Heinrich could turn the tide.

But if you decide right now that you have to choose the Archduke of Lichtenau… The imperial palace would have no choice but to elect Aernas as Grand Duke of Lichtenau.

‘It’s much faster than I expected. It’s different from what the insider said. then… … .’

The reason why the Archduke of Lichtenau should be elected quickly.

There is only one.

‘Has His Majesty’s health gotten worse?’

If the emperor is in the situation today and tomorrow, he must urgently select the Archduke of Lichtenau.

I can’t afford to wait until the competition between Aernas and Heinrich is completely over.

‘If that’s the reason… I can’t say anything.’

If it’s because of other political reasons, but if it’s because the death of the emperor is approaching, Brantly has no choice but to accept it.

If Brantly was a more brazen figure, he would consider attacking Aernas and taking his life… It couldn’t be.

“hmm… … ?”

At that time, Brantley felt an unusual presence.

He sensed that a huge magical power was coming this way.

after a while… The door opened and three men and women in armor entered.

“Sorry to have kept you waiting, Duke Agrippa.”

“Sir Saphias… … .”

The first person to talk to Brantley was Saphias, the chief knight and leader of the Iron Blood Knights.

“and… Sir Martha and Sir Siliond.”

To the left of Saphias was a middle-aged woman with red hair, and to the right was an old man with a long white beard.

It was Marta, second in command of the Iron Blood Knights, and Siliond, third in rank.

in other words… It was the gathering of the three top-ranked members of the Iron Blood Knights in one place.

“What the hell is going on? Does the Iron Blood Knights have business with me?”

“That is not appropriate, Duke Agrippa.”

Safias sat across from Brantly.

“Now we are here to convey the will of His Majesty the Emperor.”

“what?”

Brantley furrowed his eyebrows.

“His Majesty’s will… … ?”

“I’ll tell you in advance, even the palace ministry doesn’t know about this. Because it is top secret.”

“… … .”

“So I want you to lower your voice as much as possible. This is a soundproofed room, but just in case.”

Saphias’ voice was serious.

Marta and Siliond, who were standing behind her, were also nodding with serious expressions.

“Then, is it His Majesty’s will that you have summoned me?”

“You can do that.”

“Then it must be the same as calling in the representatives of the academy.”

“Yeah, it doesn’t matter too much about attending the Cabinet meeting and making excuses.”

“… … .”

Brantley glared at Safias, his mouth shut.

OK… Saphias asked a question.

“Duke Agrippa… Wouldn’t you like to make your son Heinrich the Archduke of Lichtenau?”

“I don’t know why you are asking such a question all of a sudden.”

“I’m asking because it’s something I absolutely have to check.”

Saphias’ voice was serious.

“As you may know, it is unlikely that Heinrich will be chosen as Grand Duke of Lichtenau at this point.”

“So what?”

“but… Depending on you, Heinrich may be appointed Grand Duke of Lichtenau.”

“what?”

Brantley frowned.

“What do you mean?”

“This means that His Majesty the Emperor may directly appoint Heinrich Agrippa as Archduke of Liechtenauer. Directly without going through the Imperial Household Agency.”

“… … !”

The emperor directly appoints Heinrich as Archduke of Lichtenau?

such a thing… is it possible?

“Sir Saphias, what is that… … .”

“Of course, there are conditions.”

“Conditions?”

“Yes, actually… I called you here to bring this up.”

That moment.

Brantley realized one thing.

Right now, in front of Brantly, there are three swordsmen of the highest level.

Unlike Brantly, whose sword was confiscated, all three of them wore swords made of true silver at their waists.

What this means is… … .

“As you may know, His Majesty the Emperor has only a few days left. Any treatment is useless.”

“Sir Saphias… … .”

“but… There is only one way to prolong the Emperor’s lifespan.”

Brantley certainly understood.

What is happening here right now… It is a threat.

“Brantly Agrippa, I would like you to provide me with your body. To prolong the life of His Majesty the Emperor.”

I will make your son the Archduke of Lichtenau, so give up your life.

The strongest iron-blooded knight made such demands of Brantly.