episode_0126

The emperor rose with a kind smile that had never been seen before.

“Now that the story is over, I guess it’s time to go.”

Because things were urgent, he nodded his head and answered the emperor, who had added briefly.

“See you next time.”

“Then, let’s meet at the next banquet.”

After the emperor left, leaving a brief greeting.

“Make yourself at home, you can come back whenever you want.”

“Yeah.”

“Ah, when you go back, just tell the driver waiting in front of the door.”

The servant bowed to us and followed the emperor.

“Goodbye.”

I also nodded to the servant and waved my hand slightly.

“…”

Soon, when the servant had completely left this place.

I relaxed the corners of my mouth, which were starting to twitch due to the forceful lifting.

“Ugh… .”

He threw himself into the chair, sighing heavily.

… It’s finally over.

Even though we talked for a short time, it was quite exhausting.

Even though the other person is much younger than me,

Since I didn’t feel that old, the emperor felt like an old man.

That would be the case.

Isn’t your face covered in wrinkles?

I still have some Confucianism left in me, so it’s hard for me to deal with it.

Hmm, I’m older than that emperor. No matter how much I think about it, something just doesn’t seem right.

anyway.

In the midst of all this, I tried to treat him like I always did, but it was quite uncomfortable.

Still, fortunately, I was able to use it naturally and well, so you didn’t notice anything strange in what I said.

Or maybe you know a little bit about me,

The Emperor didn’t say anything to me about the lower chambers… .

Well, isn’t it good that it’s good?

He smiled faintly, jumped up from his seat, and stretched.

“Ugh.”

I feel a sense of accomplishment from having safely completed a big task and a sense of liberation from finally having finished the work.

Hehe, I finished work safely today.

At that moment, while I was adjusting my clothes, intoxicated with my own pride.

“Hey, hey… .”

corner of the room,

A muffled voice was heard from there.

Judging from the occasional sobbing sounds, the owner of the voice seems to be sobbing.

…but who else was in this room?

Filled with doubt, I turned my head in the direction where the sound came from.

“Ah.”

Belle was shaking with a completely sad face.

Oh, there was this one too.

I was so focused on my conversation with the Emperor that I completely forgot about it.

I scratch my head in embarrassment and smile awkwardly.

Belle puffed out her cheeks and opened her eyes as if to express her displeasure.

“… I want to go to that house.”

How desperate that sight is.

Without fumbling around like usual,

I nodded awkwardly at Belle’s blunt speech.

“Hmm, okay… Let’s go.”

I feel a little sorry… .

Heungheung, patting the back of the snorting bell as if to comfort it, went out the door.

So a little bit of time passed…

-Rumble

In the carriage leaving the palace,

There, the anonymous opened his mouth with a rather serious expression.

“Master.”

“Why are you doing that?”

As for me, I can’t understand why Anumyeong is acting like that,

He answered with a puzzled expression, tilting his head.

“Where are we going?”

Anonymous asked such an obvious question that it was a shame to have been needlessly nervous.

“Of course-”

of course….

When I tried to answer the anonymous question, I was momentarily speechless.

Did you find me strange like that?

Nameless frowned slightly and tilted his head with a ‘no way’ expression.

“Master?”

I looked at the nameless man with shaking pupils.

“Where should I go…?”

“… Yes?”

The nameless one made a dumb expression and let the words flow,

I just kept my mouth shut and slowly avoided eye contact.

But is there no law that says you have to die even in extreme situations?

“Really… .”

A savior, who was like an angel, came down.

Bell opened his mouth to me, who was dripping with cold sweat and had a cold expression on his face.

“… Ah, why don’t you just go to the academy?”

“Academy… ?”

I tilted my head at the unexpected remark.

…wasn’t he the savior?

It hasn’t even been a day since I told the principal that I was quitting the academy.

What on earth are you doing here?

Did my thoughts show through my facial expression?

Bell sighed deeply, avoided eye contact, and continued speaking.

“The principal, the teacher, will definitely like it… .”

“…”

At Bell’s words, he grabbed his chin and began to think seriously.

Even if you leave the palace and go to the capital, there is no proper place to stay.

but.

This is also a problem that can be solved quickly.

That would be the case.

It’s not that I and Anonymous don’t have money, and if we just need to find a place to stay, it’s not a big restriction, it’s just a hassle.

And this is the main point… .

My conscience aches at being beholden to the Academy again.

Unlike before, I am not going as a guest teacher.

There’s nothing I should do there.

“Um… .”

What should I do? I muttered softly and continued to worry for a long time.

“Why don’t you ask Anna?”

Anonymous spoke briefly.

“Ugh… .”

“Even if you are rejected, why don’t you try to find a place to stay then?”

Such simple and clear words,

He scratched his head, his voice dripping with laughter.

… isn’t going to the academy without even having the status of a professor just a swindler?

But I wonder if it would be okay to just ask… .

Judging from the way the anonymous people are talking, it seems like the Academy was okay.

After thinking and thinking for a while, tilting my head, I came to a conclusion.

“I can’t help it… .”

He said this with a deep sigh,

Bell immediately took action.

“Then, let me ask you something?”

“… Thank you.”

Belle nodded, rummaged through her bag, took out a crystal ball, and tapped it.

…what is that?

I’m tilting my head at this really strangely shaped object.

“Hey, principal?”

A response soon came back from the crystal ball where nothing had been reflected.

Belle opened her mouth and looked into the crystal ball,

Anna’s face began to appear within it and the answer came back.

“Professor Bell? What’s going on?”

“Hey, hey… .”

After hearing our story, the principal smiled and said, “Ahaha!” and answered us refreshingly.

“We welcome you.”

“… Thank you.”

So, we decided to be more indebted to the Academy.

* * *

“Eek! What are you talking about now!”

“Ahahaha! This is the only room we have left now.”

The dormitory where the cadets stay,

Anna opened her mouth, proudly sticking out her chest in front of him.

“And unfortunately, this dormitory is only available to cadets.”

“…”

“How about taking a quick tour?”

Anna, who had said that, turned her gaze to the nameless man and continued speaking.

“According to what I heard from Camilla, Harang wants to visit Anonymous’ academy.”

“That’s true, but… .”

Let’s mutter something softly to Anna and answer her,

The anonymous man who was listening from the side made a dumbfounded expression.

“… When did I say I wanted to go to the academy?”

“Oh, hold on tight. Aren’t the adults talking?”

All diverse experiences serve as the foundation for growth.

He stopped the nameless man by extending his arm forward, then turned his gaze back to Anna.

“Of course anonymity is okay.”

Yes, if an anonymous person were to come to the academy for a tour, I would welcome them with open arms.

But why do I hate it so much?

“What on earth do you mean by asking me to come and see it too!”

Anna is suggesting that I attend the academy for a short time as a cadet.

… Of course, I’m only going for a week for the purpose of sightseeing.

I’m 350 years old (estimated). Going to an academy at this age already seems like a new beginning.

Anna looked at me like that and smiled slightly as she continued to speak slyly.

“Wouldn’t it be a good experience?”

…what a good experience.

He sighed at the truly absurd words and narrowed his eyes at her.

“What is your intention?”

“… Oh, what’s your intention?”

Anna looks noticeably flustered,

I took a step closer to her and opened my eyes.

“You wouldn’t have said that just as a joke, would you?”

“… Ahaha, me?”

I was quietly looking at Anna, who was shrugging her shoulders.

Anna let out a small sigh and finally got to the main point.

“… Actually, I heard there’s a spy in the academy.”

Right, this is the main point.

He nodded slightly, suggesting that I tell him more.

“… I was wondering if Harang could help you… Sorry.”

Anna bowed, bowing.

“…”

I could also guess why he was asking me to do it.

This is the Imperial Academy,

It is an academy where students with outstanding talent from all over the country come.

But, not only was the academy attacked, but there was also a spy there?

If it becomes public, it will be a huge disaster.

So, you’re probably asking me, a person whose name is not yet known, to help you handle it quietly.

I rubbed my chin and thought about it.

…what should I do?