How to Survive at the Academy Chapter 143

Golden Home (1)

“Because it’s the Ross Taylor mansion… It’s been almost five years, Obama.”

The dispute over the succession of the imperial power, which had been burning like a flame, seemed to be evolving to some extent after several years.

One day, it was a war of nerves that had been going on for a long time since Prince Lindon suddenly gave up the right to succeed to the throne.

Among the three princesses of Emperor Chloel, there was some kind of power struggle and power struggle… Now that, too, was becoming a thing of the past.

The 3rd Princess Fenia, who received the most support, was buried on Aken Island in the southernmost corner of the continent, and after that, the 2nd Princess Persica was also stuck in the Imperial Library and never came out.

Could it be that he became disillusioned with the various renegades who approached him in a united way only out of a desire for power? Or is it just taking a breath in front of a full-scale battle?

The reason for this was unknown, but at least it was good news for the first princess Sellaha.

“If you order, you should go. The Ross Taylor family is a prestigious family that contributes a lot to the imperial family, so the imperial family needs to save face.”

She is a girl who feels an unknown chill like the calm winter air.

No arrogance, no fuss. Only the delicate grace of a craft made of ice surrounds the body.

Even her hair had a bluish glow, like a snowflake covered with thin ice.

In the center of the audience room, which was huge enough to be compared to the girl’s body, was the ruler of the Chloe Empire, the rare Emperor Chloel.

An old-fashioned silk carpet stretched from the emperor’s throne and continued all the way to Selaha’s feet.

The imperial guards standing solemnly with their spears up did not even move. Numerous aides who had gathered to admonish the emperor were also bowing their heads on one side of the audience room.

“I’ll prepare well and leave on time. But…”

Emperor Chloel ordered First Princess Selaha to visit the Ross Taylor Mansion.

It seemed that he had already talked with his closest aide, Creffin Rosteyler.

“It’s a pity that I can’t meet Fenia because the timing doesn’t match.”

Princess Selah of Frost said that and bowed her head.

There was a strange silence between the closest aides seated on either side of Emperor Chloel. Because the word had many meanings.

It’s been over a year since Fenia Elias Chloe, the princess of benevolence, left the imperial family to study.

No matter how strong the power to support Princess Fenia was, even that power would weaken if one’s body was farther away.

At this time when Princess Fenia returns after a long-awaited vacation, if the forces supporting Fenia take advantage of this opportunity to riot again and refine their loyalty, it is not a very good thing for Selaha.

Selaha wanted to stay in the imperial palace and see the situation, but the fact that she had to cross paths with Princess Penia at a time like this and leave for the distant Duchy of Roth Taylor was not very pleasant.

Fenia herself says she doesn’t have a strong desire for power, but Selah didn’t believe that.

That’s why, Emperor Chloel’s order to leave at this important time for Fenia to return to the imperial family was not very welcome. Of course, Selaha has no right to refuse it.

“I can understand the desire to meet Fenia after a long time and resolve the issue, but from your point of view, the Duchy of Ross Taylor will be a much bigger opportunity.”

By any chance, was she forcibly separating herself from Princess Penia? To Selaha’s words, which contained such a question, Emperor Chloel did not bother to speak back.

“Selaha, you know very well what kind of place the social church at Ross Taylor Mansion is.”

Selahha nodded.

The head of the Ross-Taylor family, Kreffin Ross-Taylor, doesn’t enjoy opening such a social gathering.

However, there is a name of the continent’s most powerful person. That’s why it was necessary to make friends with various nobles.

That’s why social events like this are held grandly once they are held.

It was a golden opportunity for the lesser nobility on the periphery. It is very rare that people from all the influential and noble families get together like that.

Originally, it was customary for the imperial family to send their closest aides to the event, but this year, the dispatchers were raised to the next level, and the first princess went directly.

For a long time, there has been a deep exchange between the Chloe Imperial Family and the Ross Taylor family, so it is to show off their solidarity.

I don’t feel particularly offended that it is used as a symbol. In general, the position of the princess is a position with stronger symbolism than actual authority. Selaha knows that all too well.

Rather, this Ross Taylor Social Church is an opportunity.

In order to become emperor, the Ross Taylor family is a tool that must be mastered thoroughly. It is necessary to have a deeper understanding of the Ross Taylor family and to interact with its members.

It doesn’t end there.

This colossal social gathering lasts over five days, making it easy to fit into the schedules of all the busy attendees.

Just looking at the faces of the people who were scheduled to be invited, they were full of big figures who moved the empire. All the people who come to mind right now are giants.

The Margrave of Zahul who single-handedly manages the largest granary at the southern tip of the empire.

Roland is an investor who is responsible for all the practical cash flow of Elte Corporation.

Evian Nortondale, the head of the Nortondale family, one of the most prestigious samurai.

A rare innovator, Valverne, who is known as the ‘father’ to the alchemists in the alchemy city of Crete.

At the top of the Church of Telos, Saint Clarice is praised as the noblest messenger of God.

Shinir Bloomriver is a famous magician and the head of the Bloomriver family, known as the ‘House of Witches’.

Commander Magnus Calamore, commanding the northern grasslands and famous for killing the most subhumans.

The first princess of the Chloe royal family, and even Sellaha, the princess of frost who has emerged as the next pretty powerful runner-up for the throne.

Of course, since it is the Ross Taylor Mansion, all the people from the Ross Taylor family will attend.

The noblest one, Lord Kreffin Ross Taylor. And her successor, Tanya Rosteyler.

In addition, Creffin himself says that he is planning to use this opportunity to reinstate his precious son, Ed Roth Taylor.

Wasn’t he the son he himself expelled for insulting the noble Princess Penia? He says that he will now accept him as a member of the family again, but his intentions are unknown.

‘what… Currently, the actual successor is her younger sister, Tanya Ross Taylor… .’

Sellaha left the throne room and escaped the central palace of the imperial family under the escort of knights.

Traversing the magnificent and beautifully decorated imperial garden, I fell into deep thought.

As many people attend, it is impossible to accommodate everyone.

I’ll try to open up my face as much as possible and get to know each other widely, but… You need to set priorities.

Armed force, financial power, and even religious support.

It is narrowed down to Magnus Calamore, commander of the northern legion, Roland, an investor with ties to Elte Corporation, and Clarisse, a saint of the church.

On top of that, it was also necessary to have face-to-face contact with the Roth Taylors once more. I am not acquainted with Tanya Rosteyler, who is currently in the position of successor, so I will take this opportunity to open up.

“Hmm…”

What comes to mind at this point is Ed Roth Taylor, who will be reinstated this time.

I don’t know what Kreffin Ross-Taylor is thinking. From what Selaha had heard long ago, he was rumored to be the idiot of idiots that couldn’t be saved.

Anyway, wasn’t he a man who lived on the ground as a fallen aristocrat for nearly two years?

He would have lost all of his dignity and authority, and most of all, he would have fully experienced how hellish it is to live without the majesty of his family.

The more such a person is, the more anxious he is to cling to the family rather than governing it.

Since he had been on the floor for several years, his position in the family would be vague, and since he would not have had the opportunity to contact many influential people, it seemed clear that he would be left out of the social circles.

Still, if there is a possibility, I want to open up with the thought of investing in advance, but… Given the time given, you never know if you’ll ever have time to invest in him. To put it bluntly, he is a person of zero importance.

“Princess Selaha. I will tell you to prepare for your march to the Duchy of Roth Taylor.”

“Please.”

Selaha informed the guards and entered the gates of the palace.

Anyway, the person Selaha cares about the most is Princess Penia, no matter what anyone says.

Returning to the imperial palace during vacation, she did not know what she would do. Wasn’t she even in a situation where she had to vacate the cellar seat.

Feeling a bit uneasy, I decided to instruct my entourage to stay alert.

* * *

“I’ve been waiting for you. Come in.”

Princess Penia’s escort leader, Claire, bowed her head.

I said thanks and entered through the front gate of the imperial residence. Tanya, who entered after me, looked around hesitantly.

“It seems like it’s just another world here, brother.”

Tanya, who was seeing her for the first time in the imperial residence, looked around and quickly cleared her throat, afraid that she might not have looked dignified.

The most luxurious and expensive facility on Aken Island is the Ophelis Hall. If you simply think about the expenses, the royal residence is narrowly next.

However, there is a difference in scale.

The Ophelis Hall is a luxurious dormitory built for students from all aristocratic families to share, but this royal residence was built exclusively for Princess Penia.

It is less than half the size of Ophelis Hall, but considering that it was built for only one person, it is an absurd luxury.

It took a long time to pass the front gate guarded by guards, cross the garden, and even enter the mansion-like quarters.

And after going through the neat and luxurious-looking hallway for a while, he saw Princess Penia’s reception room.

“Now, wait a minute…”

Before entering the reception room, Tanya quickly straightened her hair and rearranged her clothes.

It was Tanya who had already met Princess Penia several times. However, this is the first time she has been officially visited since becoming the student council president.

It was yesterday morning that Tanya wrote a letter to the imperial residence.

It’s summer vacation, and we, the Ross Taylor siblings, are going back to our home. However, before that, there is something I want to ask of Princess Penia. That was the tone of the story.

Princess Fenia is not someone who can be easily approached. However, she surprisingly readily agreed, perhaps because of her position as the student council president, or perhaps because she just saw our names and met us.

As a result, we, the Ross Taylor brothers and sisters, came to the royal residence early in the morning.

When the door to the reception room opened, Princess Fenia was seen sitting alone on an expensive-looking sofa.

A lace dress with a delicate atmosphere. Platinum hair stretched down along the line of the dress.

The size of the sofa is so grand that it doesn’t suit the girl’s size.

It looks noble, but on the other hand, it looks lonely.

“Hello, Princess Penia. Thank you for allowing me to sit here.”

When I said hello first, Tanya quickly followed suit and bowed her head.

Princess Fenia lowered her gaze and nodded, then turned her gaze toward the sofa across from her. Tanya and I went and sat down without saying anything.

“You look well, Ed Rosteeler. And Miss Tanya.”

“Yes. Has the princess been peaceful?”

“…”

Princess Penia didn’t answer for a moment and lowered her gaze again.

“It’s the same as always.”

The butler of the inn politely came and set the car down. Tanya quickly took a sip and held it in her mouth.

“Princess Fenia. The reason we came here today…”

“You must need my authority.”

Fenia went right through to the point.

How Tanya and I are reflected in her eyes, and how she sees us.

I don’t know that at all, but at least I don’t see a hostile figure.

Rather, Princess Penia’s tone was even softer.

“Ed Rosteeler, I am the number one contributor to excommunicating you, so having my recognition will make it easier for you to be reinstated.”

I have a feeling that it was said somewhat bluntly.

Anyway, it became like a story asking me to push it because I have to play the lottery.

As I said, going back to Ross Taylor Mansion is a big gamble for me. It is something that requires a lot of preparation.

It’s force. Even if there’s no big problem since he decided to go with Lucy, force alone won’t solve everything.

In the culture among the nobility, in the end, most problems are resolved with ‘authority’.

The recognition of a lofty and noble person makes it difficult to touch that person easily.

“Come to think of it, it’s been a while since I sent my regards to the Rosteleers. Ed Rosteiler, would you like me to deliver my handwritten letter to Sir Creffin on your behalf?”

Fenia didn’t say much. In the first place, the letter was prepared in advance.

In the personal letter of Princess Penia, which the attendant slowly approached and held out… It was surrounded by luxurious gold rims and had the seal of Chloe’s family attached to it.

A personal letter from the royal family cannot be delegated and delivered by anyone. The meaning of this one-page personal letter is heavier than expected.

The important thing is that it is not sealed with wax.

The fact that the letter is not sealed implies that the sender completely trusts the sender. In the middle, he indirectly expressed his intention that he deeply believed that he would not play any tricks on the letter.

This is a classic method historically used to introduce someone you trust to others. It’s a needlessly complex manner, but it was always the case with the royal family.

In fact, it was recognized by Princess Penia, and it was as if she had been entrusted with her authority. This letter, by its very existence, grants special authority so that the messenger cannot be tampered with.

“I didn’t bother to write a power of attorney. Even if I only took that much, it would be a golden homecoming.”

“I didn’t expect you to help me so easily. I was prepared to negotiate… more.”

“…”

At that, Princess Penia did not bother to answer.

Princess Penia was a person with a skeptical view of the Roth Taylor family, and she intended to reveal her intentions by digging into that point and digging into the Roth Taylor family’s internal circumstances.

However, Princess Penia readily cooperated even before doing such a troublesome task.

But he didn’t say anything more. There was only silence for a while after that, to the point where I felt embarrassed after I threw the words out.

Princess Penia had been staring at me for such a long time.

The gaze, which seemed strangely vague, was heavy, so I tried to find something else to talk about, but… I didn’t deserve it.

* * *

― ‘The carriage sent by Ross Taylor Mansion will arrive in about two days.’

Saying so, Tanya went back to the Ophelis tube. Now is the time to really go home.

Cannot manage camp while returning to the mansion. That’s why, it was necessary to take several measures so that it would be okay to be away for a long time.

I made a lock on the door of the cabin and closed it, and I cleaned up all the tools scattered outside.

All the traps set up in the forest had to be retrieved, oiled, and put in storage boxes, and all food materials, except for those that could be stored for a long time, were to be disposed of.

It was around the time I returned to camp after thinking that I would wrap everything up by the end of the day.

“Eh, Ed. You’re here!”

Yenika, who was sitting by the fire, faced me with a strangely fussing tone.

The fact that he made a fuss and raised his tone and then started to squeak was nervous.

“Look at this, Mr. Bell gave me some rare herbs and put them in the curry!

“…”

As I stared at Yenika’s face with half-moon eyes, Yenika stomped her feet and broke out in a cold sweat.

“You… why are you looking at me like that…”

The hiccups and hiccups are undoubtedly the Jenika Failover itself.

As if I had hit the right mark, Jenika momentarily turned her gaze away.

“…”

“Are you worrying about useless things again…?”

“No, there he is…”

After the final exams, Jenika had been like this all along.

Jenika hugged her knees and rested her chin on them. Anyway, when I’m intimidated, I always look the same.

“I… I thought I knew Ed well, but sometimes I don’t seem to know at all…”

“me?”

He took off his shoes and brushed off the dust inside, talking.

“I assure you, there will be no one in this school that gets as close to me as you.”

“What do you do when you’re close… I don’t know what Ed is thinking or what kind of mindset he lives with.”

Jenika then sighs deeply. She wondered why he was acting like this again, but suddenly an unexpected thought came to her mind.

“Is it because you gave the chief concession? Do you think you’re rude to me?”

“Huh…! No! No! No! No! No!”

“It’s clear that you’ve been cheated on five times…”

As I brushed my shoes, dust rose. I frowned and waved my hand around. In any case, even a little bit of brisk walking in the forest will quickly get your clothes dirty.

“Where’s the person who behaves well from the start? That’s how everyone learns.”

“…You know, Ed… I’m talking about that separately…”

“…?”

“Ed, can you excuse me? Mistakes…well, misunderstandings…”

When I looked at Yenika with a puzzled expression, Yenika waved her arms around. It was an expression of sorry for the world, so it was more apologetic this way.

“Hey, was it possible that what I just said was a mistake?”

“Did you really eat something wrong?”

In the end, Yenika closes her eyes tightly and confesses.

“I-I feel like my head is going to explode too. I just keep having bad thoughts…”

“A bad idea?”

“…Ed I thought you might hate me.”

There, too, I was speechless.

Jenika is a kind and kind person by nature, but sometimes such an attitude is rather an example to others.

The more kind and proud people are, the more often this is the case, so it seems that there is no experience of incurring the hatred of others in that way.

That’s why Yenika is so flustered. I wonder if even I will be like that.

“Let’s sell our worries.”

“…”

“Even if you’re a bit rude, will I hate you so easily? You’re a very special person to me.”

Yenika took a moment to breathe, then quietly raised her gaze and looked at me. Judging by the tears welling up in her raised eyes, it seemed that she was in a lot of trouble.

Doesn’t this make me feel like I’m usually doing naughty things to Yenika? I always try to treat myself well.

“Anyway… I have something to say. Are you not going back to your parents during this vacation?”

“huh?”

“Do you have any desire to receive a simple request?”

* * *

Two days later, a luxurious carriage came across the Maxes Bridge.

I, who was waiting by the front door with my luggage, picked up Tanya’s luggage and carried it.

“They sent a pretty big wagon. Well, since you’ll spend a lot of time in the wagon, a wagon that’s as big and comfortable as possible is good.”

“Did you sleep well last night?”

“No, I did some work to sleep in the carriage. My brother looks a little tired too.”

“I’m a little tired from finishing camp work.”

“Yeah, what… but…”

Tanya watched the wagons coming over the Maxes Bridge, then snuggled up to me and whispered in my ear.

“The atmosphere is so frightening, do you go like this all the time in a carriage…?”

I turned my head and looked behind me, and there were two girls standing side by side.

A girl with pale pink hair wearing a white blouse, navy blue flared skirt and a brown shawl, and a small girl with gray hair hanging down in a loose shirt and skirt.

Needless to say, it’s Jenika Failover and Lucy Meiril.

The two look at each other as if wondering… He was making a face as if he was wondering why he was here.

… oh, so it happened