episode_0077
by fnovelpia
The College of Journalism is more excited than usual.
It’s not like a few people are noticeably setting the tone.
The overall atmosphere, the trend itself, is exciting.
It is inspired by a softly flowing sense of pride.
One who believes in the power of weapons, one who imbues his trained body with the power of mana and freely projects it through his weapon. One who performs miracles in a different sense from a wizard.
A person like that is called a knight.
The students here, those who are walking the path of a knight, are all excited.
Everyone can feel the hot buzz, motivation, and excitement that stimulates a corner of their hearts. They sense each other’s elation.
Chloe Deminus.
It is rumored that the descendants of the warrior have revealed their true power.
What happened at the engagement party between Karl and Chloe has not yet been revealed, because revealing what happened in the palace gardens would also reveal the identity of the group that attacked.
The royal family committed massacre at the engagement ceremony of the son of the man who controls the empire and the princess of the duchy. It is a story that contains only the facts. However, it has not been announced yet.
Ta-da! It’s too shocking to just announce, ‘This happened.’
This means that the royal family is an enemy of the empire and a force opposing the religious order.
-Chloe! Is it true that you can control the power of the stars?
-Chloe! Could you possibly spar with me in this class?
-No, you’re no match for me. Chloe has decided to spar with me first.
-What are you talking about? Where is that law!
The sound of chattering and chitchat instantly fills the training ground.
‘Lady Chloe’… Even during her days as a princess and close to being the top student admitted to school, she wasn’t called that.
Besides, I can’t help but laugh out loud when I see you and me both trying to talk to Chloe.
At one point, he tried to avoid Chloe’s overwhelming swordsmanship, but now…
Chloe looked slightly embarrassed, but still smiled and greeted the students who flocked in.
Although what happened at the banquet hall was not known to the world, students attending the Imperial Academy heard the news one by one.
If you have the talent to get into this place, you’ll be in a position where you can hear the news spread through the VIPs attending the engagement ceremony.
Unfortunately, talent does not blossom unless it is supported by a sufficiently affluent environment. The more prestigious a family is, the greater the innate talent… .
It is rare and extraordinary to see someone like Leticia from commoner backgrounds.
In a way, I couldn’t help but chuckle as I watched Chloe with her expression looking like she was in trouble.
“I guess I don’t need to spar with you anymore.”
He sat at a distance and muttered while looking at Chloe and the students.
Chloe is no longer an object of avoidance. She is a descendant of a warrior who cannot help but be looked up to, rather than a competitor who brings despair to students. For some, she will be a goal to aspire to and achieve throughout their lives.
So there will be no training alone. There is even more reason for me to spar with her.
Because there is no need for that anymore… .
Swish-
He turned his eyes and looked elsewhere. He saw Karl, who was alone, expressionlessly fiddling with his wooden sword.
I smile brightly at the sight. A smile forms on my lips.
He had been treating Chloe like she was invisible since class started—no, since she got here. He hadn’t even looked at her, much less said hello.
The sea I longed for.
I feel like patting her on the shoulder and telling her she did a good job. Now, there’s no reason for Karl to be friends with Chloe anymore. So there’s no reason for me to bother sparring with Chloe and keeping the two of them in check.
He stares at the sword with a smiling face. His lonely back, the protagonist who, as the owner of the holy sword, had the attention he had monopolized upon entering the knighthood, but now had it stolen by the descendant of a warrior.
… .
As I was staring blankly for a while, an uninvited guest showed up. The uninvited guest soon opened his mouth and spoke to me.
“I think I’m in love again this time.”
“……”
A familiar conversation was about to be repeated. But I did not answer Professor Smith’s question. I should have denied it immediately like last time, but I did not want to go through the trouble of denying it.
“You’re looking at a strong man who can’t find a sparring partner again. What a unique taste.”
“Is that a compliment?”
“That’s what it is.”
It’s a shame to call you an intruder. I had some things in common with Professor Smith. But that’s the same thing, and the fact that you interrupted my precious time observing the sword remains unchanged. You are indeed an intruder.
“This time, you won’t deny it.”
“Yes?”
“The last time you looked at Chloe, didn’t you immediately say ‘No way’?”
“… No way.”
“It’s too late.”
I shrugged and stood up.
There is no choice, this villainess has no choice but to extend her evil hand to the owner of the Thorajin Holy Sword.
To return the attention and sparring partner that the descendants of the warrior stole!
Of course, his sparring partner is only me. Only I can deal with him. No, he has to look only at me.
*
“The Archduke is next in line to become the owner of the Holy Sword? And she only does so when she is away from the attention of the other students.”
“I’m a rebel.”
“I guess so. Maybe we can see you in first class next semester?”
“First class… .”
It doesn’t seem so bad. I’ve been staying in second class so as not to stand out, but looking at my actions so far, I wonder if it’s of any use since it’s so different from the original.
The villainess Youngae, a rebel who troubles the first class students and an irregular who always pushes them away.
Wait a minute, first class means you have more chances to get in contact with a knife, right?
I walked towards the knife, step by step, thinking deeply.
Since we share the same dorm, I can see her more often and I don’t have to bother Leticia… no, I don’t have to bother my roommate.
It would be easy to keep an eye on Daniela, the bitchy girl who would be in the same dorm.
Hmm! Okay, I guess I’ll be okay with going up to first class.
As my thoughts came to a close, I saw Karl in front of me. The area around Chloe was noisy with students, but Karl, who was facing the training dummy alone, was surrounded by a quiet atmosphere.
That’s when Carl noticed me.
He turned his head without saying a word and our eyes met.
“Long time no see.”
“……”
It hasn’t been that long since we were in the same room just the day before yesterday. But whenever I see this guy, all I can say is stupid things like this.
Am I really shaking that much?
When I was unknown, when I had my face covered by a helmet, I spoke well… .
“Do you need a sparring partner?”
I told Chloe to spar without any hesitation, but this time I spoke carefully. After all, Karl’s opinion is important. I don’t want to force it on her.
“… Beatrice.”
It was a slightly surprised answer. It seemed like he hadn’t expected me to approach him first.
“Don’t you need one? A sparring partner. If you want, I can do it for you?”
“Ah, that’s… .”
He offers it as if he is bestowing mercy.
So accept it, quickly. This body will be specially made to be with you, who is now alone.
Looking at Carl’s face, I remembered what happened the day before yesterday. When Leticia asked me a question, I heard her say something strange, so I closed the door and went in without realizing it… Now that I think about it, who really goes away when you tell them to?
It’s annoying, but I’ll look at it with a special, broad mind.
So let’s do it, Dalian.
“Huh? Do you need it? Quick, pick up the wooden sword.”
I anticipated his answer. He probably needed it.
I quickly pulled out the wooden sword from my waist. Carl also lifted the wooden sword he was holding in his hand absentmindedly. Look! You need it. Now, let’s be cozy together-
“Beatrice!”
“?!”
I heard a voice calling me from afar. It was Chloe, looking for me with an unusual amount of urgency.
“K, Chloe… ?”
“……”
Chloe strode towards me.
She was startled by the loud voice that was not like hers and just stared blankly. Karl was also looking at her with a bitter smile.
widely-!
Chloe, who had come up to me without me noticing, grabbed my wrist. This was also an aggressive side of her that was not typical of her.
She finally opened her mouth, her face looking fidgety.
“Beatrice, come here.”
“?”
“Don’t stick with the knife.”
“Huh… Huh?! What did you say?”
I was so surprised by the words spoken in an anxious voice that I reflexively asked back.
“Don’t stay with the knife, stay with me.”
“Why, why?”
“I don’t know! Fight me. Don’t fight with a knife.”
“……”
This, this… foolish woman…!
As I watched Chloe being overly brazen, I began to realize the mistake I had made.
Chloe’s obsession with me began.
Very good timing.
shit.
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