episode_0138

A week passed quickly before I knew it.

It is said that personnel dispatched from {Alysseum Kingdom} arrived carrying a large amount of magic stones to bloom the {Extria} fruit that was managed inside Duke {Banesheer}’s mansion.

Duke {Baneshier}’s mansion, which was difficult to access even for the general public and even officials, was under the management of {Alysseum Kingdom} and contained {Extria}.

However, when we arrived, {Extria}, which was ready to bloom, was nowhere to be seen, and it was so dry that it could never be used again.

Although the management of {Alysseum Kingdom} was applied, the ownership of {Extria} itself belonged to Beige, Duke of {Bainsheer}.

It is said that the exchange agreements and many connected projects that had been in place were in violation… and appropriate punishment was imposed by applying kingdom law based on the principle of priority over special laws.

First, all of Duke {Banesheer}’s fiefdoms were confiscated due to the permanent damage to {Extria}.

He was also stripped of his status as a duke and demoted to the status of a baron.

Nevertheless, it is said that it ended at this level in consideration of the achievements that had been made, but it was a dangerous situation that could have resulted in life imprisonment or even a private prison if a mistake had been made.

That’s right, {Alyseum Kingdom} had a total of two {Extria}.

One of them was owned by Sentry duke Martina, and now he has become the trigger for the war.

The absurd situation was that Duke {Banesheer}’s {Extria}, which was the last hope, was used to reinforce the war effort, but that too ended in vain…

From the perspective of {Alyseum Kingdom}, they lost two of their trump cards in just one moment.

It only took a week for this to happen, and Ber explains the entire current situation in a calm tone.

“So the mansion and estate you live in now have all been confiscated?”

I try my best to keep Ber away from me when he comes to my side again and tries to hug me.

“No… the mansion originally belonged to our family.”

＂I only took a portion of the territory gifted by the kingdom..＂

“Actually, there is no such big impact.”

Ver continues to approach and hug Da-hein, who pushes him away.

＂But Ber..＂

I definitely remember sleeping alone last night…

“How did you get into the room?”

“And what about those clothes…”

In the end, Ber hugged me and was busy showing off the school uniform he was wearing as if he had been able to enter the {Royal Academy}.

“My mother, who was demoted to the status of a baron, had to compulsorily participate in the war.”

“I was entrusted to the {Royal Academy}.”

A strange, inexplicable feeling came over me at Ber’s words.

“War??”

“What kind of war are you talking about earlier?”

According to Ber’s words… it seemed that noble knights belonging to the {Kingdom of Alysseum} had an obligation to participate in the war without any exception.

‘Nobility.. all status.?’

I quickly got up and began to open the letters I had received from my family, just in case.

Grumbling..

A movement that seems quite urgent.

Hand movements full of trembling.

Even though I just woke up and am still in a half-asleep state, I can vividly feel my heart pounding like crazy.

＂Nothing.. nowhere.＂

just as expected.

All I can see among those countless letters are the ones my father sent me…

There was only a mention from my mother… In fact, not a single letter was sent directly from my mother.

“Ber.. I’ll go out for a moment.”

I kicked out the door and was able to reach Teacher Jeright’s dormitory in no time.

Ver, who was left alone in the room, leaving Dahin behind, seemed to think that this was the right time, and headed towards the bed that was full of his scent. Soon, he got under the blanket and began to feel its warmth, scent, and coziness.

‘What’s going on?’

‘Still.. the smell of Dahyun… feels good.’

***

Meanwhile, I quickly ran to Zeright’s room, took a deep breath, gathered myself, and then quietly knocked on the door while adjusting my clothes.

Knock knock…

At the sound of Dahuin’s voice coming through the crack in the door, Jeright greets him with a wide smile.

＂All students!! “It’s a big deal to come here on a holiday.”

“It’s still cold, so come in quickly.”

Teacher Jeright covered me with the warm blanket he was covering and led me into a room filled with warmth.

A spacious and comfortable space that is significantly different from other student dormitories.

Expensive paintings and decorations that looked quite expensive had an old-fashioned feel to them.

As I was guided by the teacher to sit on the sofa, I saw a sewing hook placed on a table made of wood.

As expected… the handkerchief was made with quite elaborate yet beautiful embroidery, befitting a man of this world, and gave off an elegant appearance.

Rattling..

Teacher Jeright must have been very happy that I had come to visit, so he brought me some jasmine tea and sweet snacks that I usually enjoy, and sat down in front of me and began to ask me what I had come for.

I take a moment to sip the jasmine tea the teacher made, calm my mind and look at him.

“Teacher… Is it also mandatory for knight-level village lords to participate in wars between kingdoms?”

Without knowing how much I was saying, praying that it wasn’t the case, Mr. Zeright said it was natural and started sipping tea.

“Student Dahein… Talk about wars between kingdoms is prohibited at {Royal Academy}.”

“Most of the other female students’ parents also participated in the war.”

“Everyone keeps quiet because talking about this war is bad for their learning.”

I was able to hear from him the reason why I had not been able to get any mention or information about the war.

“Hmm.. It wasn’t supposed to work.”

“I can’t help it.”

Seeing Dahuin in considerable shock, Zeright began to explain step by step why the war broke out.

Only then will Dahyun come to her senses and focus on her studies.

Zerite said that {Alysseum Kingdom}, which occupies the southern territory, to which we belong, and {Abundance Kingdom}, which occupies the northern territory, have been at odds for several years even after the {Rizeslin} Unification War.

However, it was explained that the reason why such a big war broke out was because the duke of the {Sentry} family, who owned {Extria}, the country’s treasure, betrayed {Alyseum Kingdom} and joined hands with the enemy country.

＇{Sentry}.. family.. where did I hear that?＇

As I was listening to the teacher, I felt uncertain about the name {Sentry}, which I had heard somewhere, but it did not come to mind.

Even though I was pondering my uneasy feeling, I decided to think about it later because the question of whether or not my mother had participated in the war was more important.

“Actually… Dincia, the mother of student Dahein, asked me a small favor.”

＂Dinsia said that he would like Dahein to know as little as possible about the war.＂

“He said he asked for his son to be able to focus only on his studies and training… so that he can become strong enough to protect his own body.”

The more I listened to the teacher, the more I could understand why my mother had no choice but to keep her participation in the war a secret.

It would have been the same choice as Ber’s mother, Beige.

I couldn’t help but feel the parents’ struggle to ensure that their children could receive an education in a safe place.

＇Mother, father..＇

To be honest, it wasn’t that I didn’t feel disappointed by my mother’s judgment and decision.

Still, I wonder how hard he must have worked to not make me worry.

For some reason, I feel anxious.

“Dincia was a brilliant spark on the battlefield. All students.”

“As always, you will be valued as a hero.”

Jelight, who sees Da-hein’s deeply worried expression, pats her on the shoulder as if to tell her not to worry.

“thank you sir.”

***

The steps toward the dormitory feel infinitely heavy.

＂It’s still cold..＂

When I think of my mother, who is in a scary place called a battlefield, feeling this cold air all over her body, I do not feel good.

Is your mother safe?

Did your father also agree with this decision?

Even though these personal thoughts pass through my mind, I try to respect my parents’ choice for me.

Tread.. plod..

The quiet sound of Da-hein’s footsteps felt even more lonely, and before he knew it, white breath began to rise from the corners of his mouth.

Sigh..

After returning to the dormitory, I immediately sat down at the desk, took out the [Magic Compass] that my mother had given me, and carefully opened it.

Sweet!

＇It’s warm..＇

The red magic stone embedded in the middle of the compass was engraved with my mother’s warm “ignition” attribute magic and was emitting a red light.

Obviously… I know for a fact that this light will never go out.

But for some reason, I keep looking at it.

It’s not because my mother is unsatisfactory.

It’s just… as a son, it’s an action moved by the thought of his mother.

Because I didn’t like the feeling of something being blocked in my heart, I put the [Magic Compass] in the [Subspace Ring] and headed to the bathroom to take a bath.

＇Now that I think about it.. has Ber already gone?＇