To fully understand what Lisha’s concerns are now, a little background is needed.

    Basically, the academy is a place to learn. Unless you’re as crazy as the main character, you’ll learn a lot under competent instructors, move up in rank, and graduate.

    However, there were some who viewed the academy as a place for ‘showing off’ rather than a place for ‘learning.’

    There were applicants who became famous even before they entered the school.

    ‘The princess of the neighboring kingdom, the promising one of the magic tower, the youngest knight.’

    And the youngest daughter of the Count in front of you.

    To be honest, she doesn’t have to come to the academy. But why does she come? It’s obvious.

    Because the Grandis Academy is the most appropriate place to further expand their fame.

    ‘Of course, there are things to learn, but more than that, it’s for the purpose of adding value to the social world by being number one.’

    Even if you train quietly at home, you can become famous, but it is much more advantageous to show off your skills at Grandis Academy, where talented people gather from all over the kingdom, to gain fame.

    However, I couldn’t say that they weren’t students. Their goal was not learning, but to be number one, so they studied and worked hard to get that number one spot.

    In some ways, they were the ones who most eagerly sought to learn in order to become number one. Just looking at Lisha’s hands, you could see that they were covered in calluses.

    And of course,

    In this competition for first place, there will inevitably be ‘losers.’

    Especially in a situation like this.

    ‘The promising young man and the princess will go into the magic field, and the youngest daughter and the youngest knight will go into the martial arts field.’

    Administrative field? There is nothing there. It is a place where commoners study hard to get a job, rather than promising young people or nobles who want to be famous.

    Anyway, since their goal is to increase their fame and name value, they do not tolerate second place. Later, when they properly debut in the social world, it is of much greater value to have never missed the top spot at the Grandis Academy for three years, rather than just getting first place once in a while.

    But there is a problem. Every year, there is not even one candidate from each field with such circumstances.

    This year, it’s a tough time, and at times, four or five people compete for rankings in the magic or martial arts fields. It was the same when I was in the academy.

    And Lisha Claudia, one of the most prominent families in the kingdom and the youngest daughter of the Count.

    Naturally, I have to compete with the youngest knight for the top spot.

    ‘The youngest knight is a 5th-grade knight, and although Lisha may be promoted soon, she is still a 4th-grade knight.’

    To be frank, the competition will most likely end in Lisha’s defeat.

    Of course, not everything is determined by rank, but it is no exaggeration to say that about eight out of ten are determined by rank differences. You may win a few times, but the youngest knight will always have the upper hand.

    However, it would be quite difficult to postpone admission for a year to avoid competition… … considering the rumors that she ran away for fear of failing and the social gaze that would ridicule her.

    Even more so if you have the pride of being the youngest daughter of a noble family and the 8th rank of the same class as the chairman.

    That’s why I’m seriously considering your proposal.

    ‘If I’m going to lose anyway, I’d rather lose to an irregular who suddenly appeared than to the youngest knight who has been my rival since long ago.’

    The main character is not a commoner. He is a noble with a fallen surname. On top of that, he has strength beyond common sense, being a 6th-grade man at his age, so he is a perfect fit.

    No one laughs at why they couldn’t win against the typhoon. A 6th grade is not a joke in the Academy, it’s almost like a natural disaster.

    Just as a 4th-rank Lisha has little chance of winning against a 5th-rank youngest knight, it is impossible for a 5th-rank him to defeat a 6th-rank protagonist.

    Even without that, Lisha must have been worried. On the outside, she acted as if she was sure she would win, but inside, she must have been anxious.

    To her, the protagonist must have seemed like a sudden escape.

    “Chief Financial Officer Adam, if you don’t mind… … … .”

    “Excuse me. I suddenly need to go to the bathroom. Can I go? It’ll probably take about 10 minutes.”

    “Oh, of course!”

    I really didn’t want to go to the bathroom. This wasn’t a decision that Lisha could make on her own.

    She has to use the power of the Claudia family, a prominent noble family, to block the protests of other nobles, but there is no way she can make the decision alone.

    Perhaps the family has appointed an advisor and a person of real power. I guess Lisha asked for my understanding because she wanted to come over for a while to give me advice.

    However, in the customs of the nobility, it is quite rude for the host to leave the guest alone in the reception room. This is especially true if the guest is a high-ranking member of the academy he will attend.

    That’s why I left the living room first, using the excuse of going to the bathroom. This way, Lisha could wait for me in the living room and get advice.

    It was also thanks to that that his voice brightened at the end.

    ‘I’m glad I learned about the customs of the nobility from the chairman.’

    Since I have to meet with the upper class and other nobles as the Minister of Finance, the Chairman has given me a lot of information. Thanks to that, I am able to use it quite usefully now.

    As I went out of the reception room, a maid approached me politely and bowed her head.

    “I will guide you.”

    “Please.”

    I mentioned 10 minutes on purpose, so you can just kill that much time and then go back.

    The maid must have heard something in that short time, as she just walked around the private dormitory and guided us.

    While looking at all those luxurious decorations.

    Something seemed familiar.

    “That’s it?”

    “This is the item the Count gave you when you came to the Academy. I heard it was a weapon the Count used in the past.”

    Then that must be a magic spear.

    I was confused because the graphics in were dot graphics, but looking at those eye-catching decorations, I think it’s correct.

    If you recruit Lisha Claudia as a companion in the game, this is the weapon she uses.

    ‘It looks fine.’

    Honestly, I don’t know why it’s called a Machang. The description of the weapon simply says that it’s a Machang with a hidden identity.

    It was probably meant to be used as bait in the second or third part. It never caused any problems in the Academy part.

    Let’s just remember it roughly. With that thought, I walked for a few more minutes and it was almost time.

    I glanced at the maid and she guided me straight to the reception room. It was so convenient.

    ‘It is right to have subordinates.’

    As I went back into the reception room, thinking about how to somehow escape from the unemployed finance minister, Lisha already had a determined expression on her face.

    “Claudia will actively cooperate.”

    “Thank you for your cooperation.”

    As expected, the Claudia family is hot.

    In any case, there would be no noble who would raise an issue with the protagonist’s admission. Even Claudia acknowledged it, so if a weak noble were to send a protest, that would be an act of insensibility in its own right.

    Then what about 5 times the tuition?

    ‘Let’s just gulp it down.’

    Judging from the fact that he coolly offered 5x, it seems like the main character has a lot of money. What did he do to get to the 6th rank and have that much money from the start of the academy part? Did he use cheats?

    To be honest, it’s none of my business how the main character became stronger. It’s not like the main character is going to earn the budget or prevent bankruptcy. Rather, considering the scholarship he’ll get with his skills, he’ll lose out even if he pays five times the tuition.

    Anyway, things have been resolved now.

    It was time to achieve my ‘true purpose’.

    “I’m so glad that Lisha Youngae accepted. I was also sweating a lot.”

    “Yes? By any chance, from that knight’s side… … … ?”

    “No, that’s not true. The youngest knight only emphasizes the youngest of the bastards, but doesn’t the family itself only have a baronetship? ”

    “That’s funny. So did something happen?”

    First, I want to emphasize that there was no connection between me and the youngest knight, and I mention my origins, which could be considered the youngest knight’s complex.

    After that, Richa felt a little more intimate with me.

    “The chairman was quite displeased.”

    “… … … Chairman.”

    “In the end, from his perspective, the rules and everything else are just a joke. Coming to talk to Lisha Youngae was also quite unreasonable.”

    “That’s right, sir.”

    Was the chairman offended? Oh, that’s what it was. Anyway, if I did that, that’s what it was.

    I’m a bit of a pushover, the chairman is of the same rank as the Count of Claudia, the head of the Claudia family. Even though they’re both rank 8, he’s clearly stronger than the Count of Claudia.

    Although he is not of noble birth, once he reaches the 8th rank, his birth is no longer a problem. He is the greatest power of the country in and of himself, so he is even talked about in the royal family.

    The reason Grandis Academy is the best in the kingdom is not only because of its high quality of education, but also because it was founded by the chairman.

    And who am I? I am the finance director, the chairman’s closest aide, although there is a lot of gossip about me.

    If I said that the chairman was displeased, there’s no way Lisha would doubt it.

    “I somehow managed to convince them that there was no need to talk to the Claudia family. They would probably be completely devastated when they returned.”

    “… … Thank you very much, Mr. Adam, Treasurer.”

    “The chairman says there is no problem, but as someone in charge of the academy’s finances, how could I not be considerate of Claudia? I would like to continue our good relationship in the future.”

    “That’s what we wanted to say. Thank you again for your kindness, Minister of Finance.”

    Claudia, who has a strong sense of humility, said thank you twice, which means she is truly grateful.

    I think this should be enough. I trust you won’t be thinking of just saying thank you in passing.

    “That might be a little rude, but.”

    “Is that rude? Feel free to talk to me.”

    “As you know, the chairman has a very strong personality. As the chairman of our Grandis Academy, he always cares about the education and safety of the students.”

    “I also heard it often from my father. He is someone I always respect.”

    “I know you may not be happy about this, but isn’t it difficult for such a large academy to always run cleanly and uprightly?”

    “… … … Of course, that’s right.”

    “As Claudia thanked me twice, I would like to take the liberty of saying it once more.”

    “… … … … .”

    “I would like to continue a good relationship with Claudia in the future.”

    ruler.

    You understand by now, right, Emma?

    “… … … .”

    From my perspective, what happened earlier was just a bonus, and this was the real thing.

    At the subtle ‘request for a bribe’, Lisha closed her eyes for a moment and remained silent.

    “… … Of course. Claudia also wanted to have a connection with a capable person like the Chief Financial Officer.”

    “Your words are glorious. I don’t know where to put myself.”

    Lisha, or to be precise, the Claudia family accepted.

    As I hinted, the chairman, who has a strong personality(?), doesn’t like this kind of somewhat dirty deal.

    The deal was made that I, as the Minister of Finance, would continue to look after Claudia in various ways, and Claudia would also show good faith.

    ‘Is this Richa’s will or Claudia’s intention?’

    Have you already discussed the bribe with your advisor, or is this level of sincerity something that can be handled by the Risha line?

    Does that matter? It doesn’t seem to matter right now, but it’s something I have to consider when thinking about my plans.

    Anyway, I’m sure Lisha will take care of sending me a bribe.

    And that’s it.

    ‘Securing a regular budget.’

    It will be used very steadily to delay the Academy’s bankruptcy.

    It was the best ending ever, with the main character’s admission, the deal with Claudia, and the budget secured.

    In many ways, long live the chairman!

    *

    “… … So, you came here selling my name like that?”

    “Yes, Mr. Chairman.”

    “Ugh, ugh… … ! You are the one!!”

    “The honor of the Chairman will not be tarnished. I was the one who received the bribe, and the Chairman was just used as an excuse.”

    “That’s it! How can you say that about me!?”

    “… … … I’m sorry, Chairman. I guess I didn’t think about you.”

    “Huh, huh? Minister of Finance, why all of a sudden… … .”

    “I should have shown you this first.”

    “Huh?”

    Falak.

    “What is this…?”

    “Claudia sent me a ‘very small bribe’. I’ll send you a proper bribe regularly later.”

    “A very small gesture is like this… … ?”

    “Congratulations, Chairman. This will delay the Academy’s bankruptcy by 4 days!”

    “… … … … .”

    “Would it be okay if I never mention the chairman’s name again from now on?”

    “… … I’ll sell it.”

    “Oh.”

    “This is also for the Academy… … !!”

    “As expected, Chairman! I believed in you! In order for me to sell the ‘upright and honest Chairman’, you just have to continue to be dignified! And sometimes, when I ask you to, you can act angry!”

    “… … Why are you crying?”

    “They will be tears of joy.”

    And most importantly.

    “Now it begins.”

    “n, yes?”

    “Last year, I became the Minister of Finance very suddenly, so I had a hard time processing the documents in front of me.”

    Now that I have gained some experience and am more relaxed in my actions.

    Could do it.

    “I want to use the old proverb as it is.”

    “Inside, inside?”

    “The public official who wakes up early takes a bribe.”

    “… … ? What the heck is that──”

    bribe.

    I have no doubt that bribes will be the future bread and butter of the Academy… … !!

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