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Gilbert fiddled with the awkward teacup in front of him. He looked uncharacteristically nervous, but no matter how much he was Gilbert, he had no choice but to look like this now.

“Hmm…”

Gilbert sighed inwardly when he saw Brianna wriggling her eyebrows as if she was uncomfortable.

In a way, it was a blessing in disguise that Gilbert found himself in this situation. The root of the problem was that I contacted Seraphina directly with the intention of handling the matter quickly.

Since he left out the story about Brynhild to Brianna, his teacher and professor at Demeia Academy, it was safe to say that he was ignoring her authority.

Although Brianna may be insensitive to such aspects, strictly speaking, she was a member of the high-ranking marquis family and the best swordsman in the empire, making a name for herself with just a sword.

Even considering her influence on the empire, it was hard to find anyone who could abuse her, and it was no different from Gilbert who did it without hesitation.

Of course, that wasn’t the reason Brianna was angry. Brianna actually didn’t have much interest in that area.

Nevertheless, the reason why I was angry at Gilbert was very simple and clear.

“Gilbert Lion Heart.”

Is it an illusion that I am often called by my full name these days?

Gilbert bowed his head at Brianna’s call. It was because I was reluctant to make eye contact with her.

“What you did was an act of deceiving this teacher. You know this, right?”

“I know.”

“Of course, I knew the importance of work. I also understand that the best way to solve it is through the princess. That said, you could have at least said something to me?”

“That’s right.”

This is why Brianna was upset and why Gilbert was acting this way.

Feeling that your authority as a teacher has been violated.

Although Brianna had many students, she only had two exclusive students, including Serafina.

Considering that Seraphina was a princess, it was safe to say that Gilbert was practically her only disciple.

Although Brianna was sincere in her relationship with the priest, Gilbert’s actions only felt disappointing.

In particular, the sense of betrayal she felt was indescribable because she thought of Gilbert as her companion who would walk the path of the sword together for the rest of her life.

If Brianna had at least given me a tip, she wouldn’t have felt this miserable.

Although Gilbert did not fully understand Brianna’s feelings, he was fully aware that Brianna was very upset by this incident.

No, it was rather strange not knowing. Normally, this would have been overlooked, but it was obvious just by calling him and having him sit down like this.

“It’s because I wasn’t good enough.”

“He usually has a strange talent that surprises people, but at times like this, it’s not always like that. It has been done. I’ll let it pass this time.”

Did you somehow get over it?

Gilbert couldn’t shake the feeling that he had been relieved of more pressure than combat. It seems that the fact that he cannot be strong against those who have favor with him is no different from before or now.

“I received the general information from the princess. Did Grandmaster Sigurd say that the reason he followed you was for marriage?”

“The superficial reason is yes.”

“It’s a superficial reason… Do you think so?”

The pressure that had disappeared began to creep up again. I thought it had been a while, but it was probably not just an illusion that the pressure became stronger, as if it was the opposite.

In other words, his position had become more important. This means that they are putting pressure on him in case he makes a betrothal with Brynhild and defects to Sigurd’s tribal alliance.

However, for Gilbert, who had no intention of doing so, the situation was extremely tiring.

“You don’t have to say it again. Even if the intention is to draw me into Sigurd’s tribal alliance, my loyalty is always towards the empire.”

“Um…”

The momentum that had been slowly boiling over calmed down again. It seemed like he gave the correct answer this time too.

Gilbert, who was very tired from just a short conversation, desperately wanted to go back to his lodgings and lie down in bed right away.

“Anyway, I don’t know what kind of intentions he is hiding, so keep a close eye on him.”

“I will keep this in mind.”

“And I have one thing to tell you.”

“I will listen.”

“We will announce it officially soon, but an exchange meeting will be held soon.”

Has it come?

As Gilbert expected, this main scenario was the exchange part.

An event that could not be missed in academy films was the exchange meeting, and since Tactical Combat was also imitating the academy film, the exchange meeting part appeared as the main scenario.

To put this into a realistic story, it was the result of the conflict between countries being brought down to the academy level.

Since the advent of the Giant God Soldiers, wars between countries have caused great damage to both sides, regardless of whether they win or lose.

Since the funds for operating the Giant Soldiers and the damage suffered from the Battle of the Giant God Soldiers exceeded an astronomical amount, it was too risky to start a war hastily.

However, the fundamental reason why humans grouped together and created a class society was because of the human desire to be superior to others. Even though this has been raised to a national level, the basic physiology has not changed.

As a result, an exchange meeting was naturally created in the name of exchange between academies for development, which led to an invisible conflict between countries.

In the end, it was an exchange meeting that could be said to be a small war between countries, with only rhetoric attached.

“This exchange meeting will be held at Demeia Academy for the first time in 4 years. That’s why the empire is putting so much effort into it.”

“I think that’s obvious… but I think there’s another reason.”

Rather than guessing, there was a reason why that was inevitable, according to the scenario seen in Tactical Combat.

Gilbert’s intention in asking this question was to verify whether the reason was real.

Perhaps unfortunately or fortunately, Brianna’s head slowly nodded up and down.

“That’s right. It is expected that all successors to military technology from the four worlds will participate in this exchange meeting.”

Gilbert’s eyebrows gathered slightly in the middle.

His verification turned out to be true.

In Tactical Combat, there were four types of military techniques called the four seasons of military technology.

spring shield for spring

summer window, corresponding to summer

Autumn bow corresponding to fall

Winter sword corresponding to winter

The winter sword that Gilbert learned from Brianna was one of the military techniques of the Four Seasons.

When playing Ian in Tactical Combat, there was an event that occurred when you learned one of these four military skills.

This event, also known as the Heir of the Four Seasons, was a special event that determined the superiority or inferiority of the successor who learned each military skill.

The success conditions for the event were not that complicated. As it was a simple event to determine superiority or inferiority, it was a very simple event in that all you had to do was defeat the remaining successors.

However, since it was called a special event, the level of difficulty was rumored to be notorious even among tactical combat players.

Considering that Nando had become Brianna’s immediate disciple to learn the Winter Sword, dealing with the other successors could not have been easy.

To put it mildly, there were many users who boldly gave up on this event.

“It is the first time in nearly ten years that all successors participated in an exchange meeting. You know what this means, right?”

In a rare moment, Brianna’s eyes burned hotly. Although she was cool-headed in everything, she seemed unable to maintain her composure when told that she was the heir to the martial arts of the Four Worlds.

Gilbert opened his mouth without difficulty as he received those gazes.

“It’s a simple thing.”

Strange Nando?

Difficult difficulty?

Gilbert snorted inwardly.

Let me say it again, he was a gamer who cleared all the achievements in Tactical Combat.

Of course, among them were the accomplishments of successors to the Four Seasons’ military technology.

***

Brianna fell into deep thought as she watched her student return to his dorm.

It was not easy to forget the unwavering appearance of the heir to the martial arts of the four seasons participating in the exchange meeting.

I was briefly worried that he might be conceited, but that didn’t seem to be the case.

He just looked calm, as if he was saying something that could be done naturally.

Am I seeing it wrong due to excessive love for my disciples?

Brianna shook her head.

Even if it was Brianna’s own mistake, it was clear that it was a good opportunity for Gilbert.

Losing may be a blow to one’s pride as the heir to the Winter Sword, but for Gilbert, who has walked a solid path so far, experiencing the pain of defeat is by no means a bad thing.

Wasn’t the Winter Sword originally like an ice flower that blooms in a harsh winter?

It was clear that the trials would serve as nourishment for him to bloom into a more brilliant flower.

For him, even if he lost this match between successors, it was completely acceptable.

Rather, is she the problem?

Brianna’s pretty eyebrows furrowed.

It was because the thoughts of the great warrior of the Sigurd tribe who came to Demeia Academy with Gilbert were crazy.

I couldn’t figure out what kind of plan there was to trick the innocent Gilbert into coming to Demeia Academy.

In fact, objectively speaking, Gilbert was an excellent husband.

Although his past reputation was the worst, considering his current status, it could be considered a small flaw.

He possessed natural giant soldier piloting skills, a level 5 knighthood, and as the eldest son of the Count of Heart, he was the best husband anyone could see.

Of course, that was from the perspective of an imperial noble family. It may not have been suitable for Sigurd’s tribe, which had different reference points.

However, it was none other than Gilbert who single-handedly stopped the invasion of Sigurd’s tribal alliance. For Sigurd’s tribe, who considered strength the greatest virtue, he was the perfect husband.

If that is really the purpose.

Brianna’s expression became very distorted.

Sometimes, I became anxious as to whether Gilbert, who had a blind spot, might end up going to Sigurd’s tribal union because his nose was stuck for no reason.

You said that wouldn’t happen a moment ago, but didn’t you know what humans are?

It is not for nothing that it is said to be an accidental event.

Brianna couldn’t hide her sudden nervousness and jumped up from her seat.

It almost seemed as if he had heard that Gilbert was leaving at any moment.

“Phew…”

But Brianna soon let out a long sigh and sat down in her seat.

I realized that I had been overthinking.

Although I was confident that I knew Gilbert better than anyone else, I felt a bit of self-reproach at the fact that I couldn’t trust him definitively.

“You seem to have lost your mind.”

Brianna shook her head.

I remembered Seraphina, who came to visit me a while ago, saying she had become deeper in her thoughts.

She quickly left the office and found Seraphina.

Brianna also agreed that there is nothing better than swinging a sword when your thoughts are complicated.