75 episodes ilinha munjinsang (2)
Originally, the title of Archduke Lichtenauer was given to the ‘husband of the female emperor’.
It was abolished due to various evils, but now the imperial family is trying to revive this title.
This is because they need someone who can assist the princess who will soon become the next emperor.
The princess was still young, and she did not learn swordsmanship properly.
This is a major flaw in this empire that reveres swordsmanship, and it is a thought that can greatly shake the imperial power.
That is why, by appointing a person with excellent swordsmanship as the princess’s fiancée, she intends to assist the princess as Archduke Lichtenauer.
The logic was that even if the princess herself couldn’t wield the sword, the one who would become her husband could wield the sword.
Since it is a top secret related to the imperial family, it is something that only the six major swordsmiths and the insiders knew about… It was leaked by Henry Lancaster, who was imprisoned at the Academy.
Rumors quickly spread through the academy’s staff, and eventually spread outside the academy.
It was a troublesome situation for President Aldbout, who oversees the academy.
“This was the reason for the last visit to the academy from the palace. Were you trying to check the candidates?”
Hearing Aldbout’s words, Professor Valentiano, who was beside him, also nodded.
“I thought the atmosphere in the center was unusual, but there was such a plan. It would have been nice to have shared it in advance.”
“I can’t help it. It’s a healthy and relevant matter for your Majesty’s Majesty, so you’d have to keep it safe.”
“Nevertheless, Henry Lancaster was captured that way, so it was a matter that would one day be known to the world. If you dig into why the Lancaster family went so wild, it’s bound to be revealed.”
Read at noblemtl.com
Meanwhile, the Lancaster family’s actions were too extreme.But it makes sense if you think that the seat of the Grand Duke of Lichtenauer was at stake.
“Henry Lancaster was so stupid. There’s no way I’m going to go back to Leicester Lancaster as Grand Duke of Lichtenauer for doing something like that.”
“perhaps… Maybe he was forced into a situation where he had no choice but to do such a foolish thing.”
“President, what are you talking about?”
“I have my doubts that Ernas Landsstein might have pushed him like that.”
“… … !”
Valentiano’s eyes widened.
“Are you saying that Ernas was instigating the runaway of the Lancaster family?”
“Leicester Lancaster’s expulsion, the assassin who appeared in the Punishment Ward, a collusion with the magician… Isn’t it all related to Ernas? In the meantime, Ernas’ words and actions continued to drive the Lancaster family back.”
“I do, but… Wouldn’t it be realistically impossible for Ernas to create all those situations?”
“Yeah, not unrealistic.”
Aldbout nodded.
“But not long ago, Theodora Waldfeld also met a mysterious death. Wasn’t there a suspicion that she was also aiming for Ernas’ life?”
“that… … .”
“Ernas is destroying those who seek him one after another.”
Saying that, Aldbout put on a serious expression.
“Maybe we… You may be watching the birth of a great monster.”
* * *
dark night.
Serine, who was lying on the lower floor of the bunk bed, asked a question to her roommate in the upper bed.
“Did you know Berrislyse?”
“… … .”
There was silence for a moment in the room.
Then, Berrys Rize’s voice was heard.
“I only found out about it a while ago.”
“It is.”
“I don’t think Rufus Ignias didn’t know either.”
When you reach the top of the academy, you will become the Archduke of Lichtenauer and take care of the Imperial Princess.
This information also shocked Serine.
It was only then that I could understand what Ernas was saying meaningfully.
“But Berrys Rize, what happens if you reach the top of the academy? You can’t be engaged to the Princess, can you?”
Beris Rize is the only woman among the successors of the six great swordsmiths.
So you can’t be the princess’s companion.
“If I should become Grand Duke of Lichtenauer, they say I will have a sister-in-law.”
“Sisters of chairs… … .”
“We will eat together like our own sisters. Depending on your point of view, it makes you closer than your fiance.”
If you live together like a family and take care of the closest people, you might say that you are closer than your fiancée.
“The important thing is to convince the people of the Empire to believe that the Crown Princess and Archduke Lichtenauer are one and the same. If it’s between a man and a woman, it should be done through marriage, but if it’s between women, it should take a different form.”
“okay… … .”
“Why are you reacting like everyone else? It applies to you as well.”
“yes?”
Berrys Rize’s calm voice was heard.
“The position of Archduke Lichtenauer is not specifically open to the heirs of the 6th master swordsman. If you are recognized as having the best swordsmanship in the academy, you will become Archduke Lichtenauer.”
“It could be… … .”
“Your Bastian family aren’t the 6th greatest swordsmiths, but they’re still the next in line, the Marquis family… There will be no problem.”
What the imperial family wants is to have as her partner a person who has been recognized as having the best talent by a national institution called the Academy.
So, if Serine is recognized as such a person, there is no problem in becoming Grand Duke of Lichtenauer.
“To be honest… It doesn’t feel right.”
“I will. You are following Ernas now.”
“… … .”
“But, I am different from you.”
Berrys Rize’s voice was firm.
“I will definitely rise to the top of the academy and become Archduke Lichtenauer.”
“… … .”
From an objective point of view, it is true that Berithrize is lagging behind Ernas and Heinrich.
However, there is still a lot of time left, and there is a chance for a comeback for Berrys Rize.
Like the Lancaster family… The Landssteins or the Agrippas may fall.
“anyway… … .”
Serine murmured with a complicated feeling.
“The reason Ernas broke my engagement… After all, it was because of this.”
“… … .”
It was always a question.
Why did Ernas, who had been obsessed with him for so long, willingly broke the engagement?
But now I can understand.
In order to become a body that could be engaged to the princess, she canceled her engagement with Serine.
“what? Didn’t you mean to end your engagement with Ernas?”
“Yes. However… … .”
Serine had a hard time speaking.
It was difficult to explain how he was feeling right now.
“Wait, Serene, can you make it clear?”
“yes?”
“If Ernas does not become Grand Duke of Lichtenauer, then will you be engaged to Ernas again?”
For some reason, Berrys Rize was in a very serious mood.
“Returning an engagement that has been canceled is… It’s kind of weird.”
“right? Aren’t you going to get engaged again? Is Ernas the same idea?”
“I didn’t ask myself, but… Maybe Ernas had similar thoughts.”
“Yeah, I see.”
This time, it was an excited voice.
Why are you doing that?
“After all, I must take the place of Archduke Lichtenauer.”
“… … .”
Hearing the voice of Berrys Rize, who suddenly burned with enthusiasm, Serine was enveloped in a complicated mood.
* * *
“The whole Academy was in turmoil as the story of Archduke Lichtenauer spread.”
Heinrich’s voice was heard from below as he was sitting cross-legged on the bed and circulating the magic.
“Thanks to all the guys talking to me, it’s a hassle. This wouldn’t have happened if you hadn’t brought Henry Lancaster to the academy.”
“Now you are putting everything on my own.”
“Am I wrong?”
Actually, it’s not wrong.
But there was no need for me to admit it.
“Isn’t the fall of House Lancaster good news for your House Agrippa?”
“It has nothing to do with me.”
“okay?”
“Because all I have to do is get to the top of the academy.”
“… … .”
In the novel, Heinrich had the most outstanding qualities among the heirs of the six great swordsmiths.
However, Heinrich does not intend to borrow the power of the Agrippa family.
He only has the thought of reaching the top of the academy with his own strength.
This is Heinrich’s greatest weakness, and in the novel, Ernas attacked this part.
‘I’m not even interested in creating power. Last time he told me to come under him, but he doesn’t show much interest in Camillo, who claims to be an aide.’
Camillo, from the Blue 2nd class, is forming a bodyguard for Heinrich.
The problem, however, was that Heinrich was naive.
From that point of view, Rufus, who has his father, Professor Calleon on his back, is stronger as a force.
The Berrisley Islands are gathering followers mainly among female students… Gort is also gathering his aides while trying to recover somehow.
‘Still, I don’t have to imitate them.’
For now, a few elites are enough.
I don’t know if they’re really loyal to me, so I don’t need guys who snoop around while watching who will benefit the most.
I didn’t want to play the boss game with these guys in line.
‘Now it’s important to get a certificate of completion and qualify for the 3rd exam… Serine, Chloe, Schmidt, and Viola are enough.’
Even after destroying the Lancaster family, I was carrying out external quests in the Ferdinand class.
You will soon be able to receive a certificate of completion from the Ferdinand class as well.
‘At least 4 certificates are required to take the 3rd exam… … .’
Since I have already received a certificate of completion in the Yols class, it becomes two when I receive a certificate of completion in the Ferdinand class as well.
‘And after this… … ..’
Where to get the third certificate, I had already decided.
* * *
“Take it.”
The day the training ends.
Professor Ferdinand threw us a certificate of completion.
He was as blunt as when we first met.
“Thank you professor.”
Ferdinand didn’t really teach us anything.
However, they supported our outside activities as much as possible.
Thanks to this, I was able to gain enough practical experience.
“And take this too.”
Ferdinand held out the wooden box.
At that place… There were five bottles of yellow potion each.
“Yellow Elixir… … !”
Schmidt was amazed.
I’ve tried red and blue elixirs so far, but it’s the first time I’ve seen the next step, yellow elixirs.
“Professor, why is the yellow elixir… … .”
“Don’t get me wrong. I just objectively conveyed your performance to the upper layers.”
Ferdinand said bluntly.
“Considering your achievements, you must have decided that it was appropriate to award the Yellow Elixir. So don’t vomit and just take it.”
“professor… Thank you very much.”
When Serine bowed her head to express her gratitude, Ferdinand shook her head.
“Okay, so let’s go. I am busy.”
“Thank you for that, Professor.”
He bowed his head, saluted, and left.
But as he was about to leave the professor’s room, he heard Ferdinand’s voice.
“Ernas, the data you gave us last time has made great progress in our research.”
“… … .”
It was about ‘Amrita’, an ancient elixir.
Last time, I disguised as what I had obtained from the demon cults and delivered the data.
“It will still take more time, but I hope you can help with testing when the prototype comes out later.”
“all right.”
When Amrita is completed, it will be possible to greatly increase the magic power.
I hope Ferdinand’s research goes well, I left the Ferdinand class behind.
“You are lucky to receive a yellow elixir.”
“Schmitz, though, you shouldn’t take it carelessly. It is harder to take than blue elixir, so be careful.”
While listening to Schmidt and Serine, I confirmed the yellow elixir I received this time.
I didn’t intend to just take this as is.
‘With this, you can take the black spirit herb obtained from the Lancaster family.’
Last time, I obtained black spirit vinegar, the raw material for black elixir, from the Lancaster family warehouse.
However, I haven’t been taking it for a while, because I was thinking of taking it by dissolving it in a yellow elixir.
Like last time, you will be able to get more magical power than dissolving in blue elixir.
‘It’s getting closer to being a senior grader.’
Thinking like that, I was walking to return to the dormitory.
A boy appeared out of nowhere and ran towards me.
It was Belid Andrews, who had promised to come under me, but backed away after hearing the voice of the disbanding of the 6th Great Swordsmanship.
“Hey, Ernas-sama!”
He said in an urgent voice as he stood in front of me.
“Now, could you please listen to me for a moment? After a lot of thought, I think Ernas-sama is… … .”
“Move!”
Schmitz annoyed and pushed Belid away.
Belrid, who was stunned, stepped back and fell into a puddle of water.
“Twitter, you ignorant bastard.”
“Good job, Schmidt.”
Chloe praised him.
I didn’t say anything, I felt the same way.
“Ernas, which class are you going to next?”
“I’m going to Angela’s class.”
“In Professor Angela’s class? Aren’t you a professor who is afraid of being called a ‘witch’?”
“Actually, I got an offer last time. Please come to the Angela class next time.”
On the day the Lancaster family was destroyed, I heard a story from Angela herself.
But it wasn’t because of this that I chose the Angela class.
‘Because there is the Shreière family’s knapul.’
One of the six great swordsmiths, the Shreière family.
The person planted to support her daughter, Berithrize, belongs to the Angela Class.
As the battle over the Archduke Lichtenauer is about to begin in earnest, the Schreier family will also begin to show an active movement.
‘So, we must make a preemptive attack.’
Before they move, I move first.
All initiatives will be taken by me.