episode_0168

Those who came as bodyguards did not intervene in the academy’s affairs in any way. It just follows the escorts like a shadow.

It’s because of Grand Wizard Merlin’s stern warning.

‘I understand that you don’t trust the academy’s security now that the murder has occurred, so I won’t stop you at all. But you must never cause any disruption to the class!’

They observed classes and were together in the same classroom, but they were unable to make any presence. All I could do was stand in the back of the classroom without even a chair. Of course, making a fuss is also prohibited.

Nevertheless, there were some inconveniences that came to the students.

Of course. The students felt restless even when only their most friendly parents were present, but now the generals of each country were behind them. The greatest sword of the continent, commander of the imperial knights, paladin… They were people with such authority.

Even if they did well, there was a strong possibility that they would be selected for their workplace in the future. The students looked at them with envy, with sparkles shining in their eyes. Also, I acted like a model student to avoid doing anything that would attract attention.

Of course, I didn’t mind them one bit. The only people I paid attention to were the two Holy Knights who were Maria’s bodyguards and followers.

“Emelia, I think that guy just stole a look at the saint. Isn’t it with impure intentions? Shouldn’t it be removed?”

“Celt, please take care of yourself. This is not a battlefield.”

“I know. However, it is better to remove as many of the subsequent buds as possible… .”

Celt and Emelia from the Holy Order. Among them, Kelt was the guard in charge of me at the Tower of Babel in my past life.

I found out later that it was not true, but it is said that right after the original murder case was revealed, the Holy Order issued an order for Mary to be reinstated. They say that the unsafe Eden Academy is not a place for a saint to stay.

This is what I heard from Maria.

“Really? But Maria, why are you here now?”

“I didn’t like it. This is my first time attending a church, and I am with people of similar age to me. Joe, I also met a good friend!”

What about people of similar age? Maria is more special than anyone else, so how is she similar to other students?

“Good friend? Who?”

I asked with some anticipation.

“Well, that’s… ! I can’t tell you! Ugh… .”

Maria blushed bright red and lowered her head. I was looking forward to hearing my name called out of Maria’s mouth, but I feel a little sad.

Anyway, Maria refused the orders of the Holy Order to return to the Order and remained at the Academy, and the Holy Order respected Maria’s wishes and allowed her on the condition that she be accompanied by two Holy Knights. In other words, if something were to happen to Maria that would get her caught, she would be summoned to the church without any hesitation.

I don’t like that. The reason I am at Eden Academy is because of Maria. If Maria disappears, there will be no reason for me to attend the academy.

So, I don’t think I’ll be able to cause accidents carelessly in the future. Because we must stop provoking the Holy Church.

It’s not necessarily that we got bad results. In return for my work, I met a familiar face. Like a paladin Celt.

“… Emelia.”

“… Celtic.”

“G… What did I see wrong? The saint seems to be shy… ?”

“No way… That can’t be possible… There is no way the saint could harbor feelings of love or anything like that… !”

Ugh, don’t know too much. If you try to take Maria to the church, I might kill you and bury you.

When I first met the Paladins, I believed that Celt and Emelia would be quite a nuisance. But that was just my wish.

The two paladins did not approach Maria easily. I always followed him at a certain distance, only occasionally asking Maria if she was in any inconvenient places. It was completely an escort knight.

The same goes for after school hours. When I spent time alone with Maria in the library, Kelt and Emelia watched discreetly from afar.

Still, sometimes, when the faces between Maria and I become closer with a friendly atmosphere.

“Evans, please read this passage. In all the years we experience in life, no two days are the same. Although there may be limits to experience, there are no limits to interpretation! Isn’t this a really good quote?”

“That’s right.”

“Hi… ! Wow, Mr. Evans just stopped breathing… !”

“Huh?”

“Oh, no… I’ll even read a book… !”

In other words, when Mary’s face turns red like a ripe apple.

“Eh, Emelia… ! Shouldn’t that be stopped? Is it okay if I leave that alone… ?”

“Well… I’m still not sure if it’s just shyness or affection… .”

“No matter who sees it, it’s love! This means that the saintess is completely twisted right now! It’s clear that the guy next to me who looks like a gisaeng brother is playing tricks on the saint!”

“What do you say, are you the kind of person who would easily fall for a saintly woman’s flirting? And you seem quite happy about making friends, so we can’t dare to stop you from doing so.”

It was a bit annoying at times like that. It was because I thought they might try to take Maria away.

So I took out my bag.

“Woong.”

“Hmm? What kind of dog sound… .”

I also have a strong ally. Although he’s a guy that makes me want to hit his head sometimes.

“Wow! Dog, dog beast… !”

“Woof! Play with me!”

“Hey, student Suin? We’re not from this academy, are we? So, if you want to have fun, go somewhere else… .”

“I hate it! bruise! Play with me!”

Aru attacked Emelia from a place that Maria could not see or hear. The two paladins tried to take her away, but the strong Aru did not even flinch.

I solved Aru’s boredom, which was annoying, and also dealt with the two annoying paladins.

I was always able to have alone time with Maria in the library.

by the way… What would Frey, a member of our magic crew, be doing right now?

I’m interested in her, but today I’m more interested in the other human next to Frey.

The greatest sword of the continent. Blood Heaven Flower (血天花), Liliad.

He is clearly an absolute powerhouse, but he is an unidentified person whose true identity I do not even know.

A superhuman who appeared on the continent one day and became the continent’s greatest sword supporting the empire.

No one knows who she learned swordsmanship from or what kind of swordsmanship she uses. What is certain is that its level has reached absolute perfection, and it has made numerous achievements on the battlefields of the empire based on its powerful military power. Unidentified high-ranking fish.

But I wasn’t particularly interested in Blood Heavenly Flower Liliad. At the time when she was active, I was infatuated with Cheonwoong and was wondering how I could harass Cheonwoong, and when I escaped from Cheonwoong and the war between the Demon World and the Great Continent progressed, Hyeolcheonhwa was missing.

It’s not my main interest, but I’m curious.

Where did Hyeolcheonhwa disappear to at that time?

*****

The hero of the continent and the sun, Fray de Siegfried.

“Haaa… .”

The deep sigh of a girl with brilliant hair that seemed to have immaculately captured the brilliance of the sun filled the room.

Liliad, the absolute swordsman with the title of the greatest sword on the continent, responded with a giggle.

“Hero, aren’t you sighing too deeply? Am I that uncomfortable?”

“Of course it’s uncomfortable. How can you not feel uncomfortable when the continent’s greatest sword is next to you?”

“It’s strange. Usually people say it would be an honor to be with me.”

‘That’s right, I’m not an ordinary human, but a returnee from destruction! You bitch is a little less crazy than this joker!’

Frey’s teeth chattered.

I thought I was finally escaping from Evans thanks to the saint’s help, but I never thought I’d end up in such trouble right away. Frey felt that his fate was truly unfortunate.

“Anyway, what does our hero usually do? Since you carry the fate of the continent on your back, will you devote everything to your training?”

“… That part is confidential. According to imperial law, a warrior’s sword skills must be kept secret.”

“You’re harsh. Are heroes really that blunt?”

Liliad giggled, as if not paying any attention to Frey’s feelings. The corners of her alluring mouth were elongated and curved.

Even though a murder case occurred, he didn’t seem particularly nervous.

Frey was able to guess the reason.

‘Fuck… ! The Duke of Demon World and Queen Lilith are coming to the academy… ! Could it be that the Joker invited him? No matter how much the empire cherishes me, it would be impossible for the Continental Swordsman to come as just a bodyguard unless she volunteered… !’

Yes.

Blood Heaven Flower (血天花), Liliad.

Her original name is Lilith.

Her previous position was Grand Duke of the Western Demon World and Succubus Queen.

The approach to the Empire disguised as a human was done with the intention of draining the continent’s power until a full-scale Demon World War broke out.

And now, she has come to Eden Academy as the hero’s escort.

‘Well, I’m sure you said you were here. ‘That damn demon.’

This was because the Northern Duke of the Demon World had received news that a masked demon who had ridiculed her at an auction house in the Demon World and escaped 500 years ago was hiding in the Academy.