episode_0011

Kkiik Kung

The next day, having finished preparing for class, Vyrnus locked the door and left the lodging.

This time, he didn’t dream like last night.

He had hoped that he might gain new strength by dreaming again, but that didn’t happen.

Unknowingly, I achieved a victory in a duel, fueled by the newly acquired power.

Originally, this victory should have been achieved by the protagonist of the original work, Jenice.

I could consider it as me taking away the protagonist’s major event.

The incident where the protagonist, Jenice, managed to attract the attention of Sophia and Arthoria.

At the same time, Jenice becomes famous throughout the academy.

And that famous person became me.

As if it wasn’t enough, strange rumors about both the princess and Sophia being manipulated by an odd human had already spread…

If this continues, I might be able to attract more attention than Jenice in the novel “Eclipse.”

Then, I will also receive attention from the “organization.”

…Will it be okay?

Vyrnus repeatedly clenched and unclenched his hands while looking at them.

I’ve become stronger.

I don’t know the reason, but I can now use some of the power from the dream where I defeated demons with Sophia.

With this power, unexpected survival shouldn’t be a problem, right?

Arthoria and Sophia. In addition, the situation where I have formed a bond with Jenice.

Good.

If things continue like this, I might be able to survive!

“Hello?”

Dreaming of a bright future, Vyrnus froze upon seeing a woman greeting him right in front of the inn.

Why is she here now?

It’s not her time to appear yet!

“Vyrnus Grang Kynell, right?”

A beautiful woman with bright eyes and a warm smile.

Judging by the colors on her academy uniform, it was clear that she was a third-year student.

“I’m Robina.”

Robina Cartesia.

A third-year student at the academy.

As the illegitimate daughter of the Count Cartesia, she is a popular girl who receives admiration from male students at the academy.

However, her true identity was the top executive of the ‘organization’ that lurked behind the academy, ‘Alice.’

In [Eclipse], she revealed herself after the story had progressed to a certain extent.

“Sorry for coming so suddenly. I couldn’t bear my curiosity.”

Do not be fooled by that gentle smile.

As a high-ranking official of the ‘organization,’ she could turn cruel when necessary.

“You defeated Naber Shraig in the duel? That guy. His skills were well known in social circles even before entering the academy.”

Robina slowly approached the secretary.

Then she tried to pat the secretary’s shoulder.

Swoosh

The secretary reflexively moved back.

The instincts of a warrior made the secretary avoid Robina’s hand.

“You were lucky.”

“…So? Even if you were lucky, defeating someone of that caliber requires exceptional skill.”

Robina’s face momentarily frowned, but she regained her smile.

“I came to make a proposal.”

“A proposal?”

“Yeah. I like outstanding talents like you.”

A proposal…

In the middle of [Eclipse], she appeared in front of the protagonist and made a proposal.

The content was probably…

“Won’t you join our club?”

Yes.

It was a club invitation.

She was a high-ranking member of the ‘organization,’ but at the same time, she had created a club that she led independently.

Although members of the organization were involved, it was an ordinary friendship club.

It was similar to Robina’s club.

“A club?”

“Yeah. It’s an academy. We compete with each other to recruit talented individuals. If you join our club, I’ll support you wholeheartedly.”

If Robina came here to make such a proposal, it seems that there is considerable interest in me within the academy…

“I’m sorry. I haven’t thought about joining a club yet.”

“Well, it’s not the right time to invite you to the club, I guess? I came to you too hastily.”

As she said.

In the novel, the moment she came to find Venice was also a time when she was encouraged by the club.

But coming so quickly like this.

“Still, I hope you won’t forget about this lobby. If you ever think of me again, just come and see me once. Got it?”

Saying that, Robina left.

It felt like a whole storm had passed.

“…I endured for ten years.”

Why are you coming out now?

If Robina suddenly turned hostile and tried to kill him, he wouldn’t have been able to stop her.

Even if he could use some of his own power in his dream, he wouldn’t be able to defeat Robina.

“Yeah. I’m still lacking.”

He was just being needlessly arrogant for defeating only one Naber.

A world as dangerous as a novel world that could be strange at any time.

I am not the protagonist.

If I act arrogantly and boastful, I will end up in ruin.

I’ve done well so far.

I’ll make a plan again and slowly build up my strength.

And survive.

Resolving once again, Versus headed towards the academy.

* * *

“Is it because the princess of the empire and the princess of the republic are both interested in the same man? It’s not easy.”

At first, it was just to meet to confirm whether he could be a hindrance to the ‘organization’.

She had planned to easily implant a spell with a simple contact to easily monitor him in the future, but he seemed to have sensed her intentions and easily avoided it.

If it had been other male students, they would never have avoided her contact.

With a wink and a smile, they would all come running and offer themselves up, ordinary men who seemed willing to give everything.

Robina thought Versus wouldn’t be much different.

Especially low-status students like Versus would try to make a connection with Robina no matter what.

They were the easiest to handle and at the same time the type of people Robina hated the most.

But Versus seemed different from those people.

“Oh! Lady Robina! Good morning!”

“Yeah~. Good morning.”

Robina walked towards the lecture hall, passing by the male students who nodded at her.

“Well, maybe it’s somewhat to my liking,” she thought, although not as much as ‘him’ whom she had met in her dreams.

Republic’s capital, Rubeleino

President Adolf’s office

“Your Excellency, a letter from Lady Sophia.”

“…Leave it here.”

“Yes!”

Thud

The chief of staff placed the letter on the president’s desk and quietly left the room.

After the chief of staff left, Adolf, who had been reviewing documents for a few minutes, confirmed the absence of anyone around and lifted the envelope.

“Our Sophia. Shall we see what kind of letter she has sent?”

His usual stern expression vanished, replaced by the face of a father full of love for his daughter.

His one and only precious daughter.

When Sophia said she wanted to go to Richten Academy, he wanted to stop her.

His most precious treasure was leaving for a distant land.

Not to mention that the Republic’s power barely reached Richten Academy.

If something were to happen, he wouldn’t be able to protect her.

Yet, he loved his daughter too much to stop her stubbornness.

Of course, Sophia, renowned as an inspector with unprecedented talent, was still a precious daughter to Adolf.

He couldn’t help but worry.

Still, sending this letter meant she was doing well, right?

Adolf carefully opened the envelope with his hand.

A letter envelope sent by our Sophia.

It should be kept safe.

Adolf, who carefully placed the letter envelope in an extremely strong safe made by the Republic’s top artisan, sat back down and unfolded the letter.

“Hmm…”

Adolf read each word carefully.

His once small and adorable daughter had grown up and sent him a letter from afar, which moved him deeply.

“Huh?”

As he touched his own mustache and read the letter, he froze upon reading a certain phrase.

He was lost in thought for a moment, then he opened a corner of the desk and pressed a button inside.

Beep

“Did you call, sir!”

Adolf heard the sound of the bell he had pressed and the secretary rushed in.

“I have to go out. Prepare the carriage.”

“Going out? But your schedule…”

“Cancel everything. Something urgent has come up.”

“Oh, I understand! Where are you planning to go?”

“I’m going to the Richten Academy.”

It seems there’s someone who needs to be shown the taste of Gas from our pure daughter, it seems.