How to Survive at the Academy Chapter 214

King of Dunjae (2)

During the Crestol Festival, outsiders are allowed to enter Aken Island and the school building.

However, there are not many people who will come to Aken Island, which is on the southwestern edge of the empire, to see the Bachelor’s Festival. Most of the people of the empire are busy maintaining their own livelihoods, so they just enjoy the festival season in their own way in their respective residences.

In addition, this is the time when the entire Chloel Empire falls into the joy of festivals, but of course the enthusiasm differs depending on the region.

The countryside, such as Pulan, where Yenica was born, is too remote, so the heat of the festival does not reach properly, and Saint Clarisse’s prosperity is not so noisy as it is a place where a solemn atmosphere is maintained all year round.

Still, as this Sylvania Academy, where youths in their prime are gathered, is a place where a grand festival is held in its own way, among the people of the empire near the Margrave of Jahul, those who want to be able to afford it tend to gather.

Living in Sylvania every day, I’m used to it, so I don’t realize it, but at least in the southern part of the Chloel Empire, there is no landmark like this school. If you can’t afford to go directly to the distant ecliptic, enjoying the festive atmosphere at this Sylvania Academy isn’t bad either.

Of course, all of this is limited to those who can afford to enjoy the festival.

That’s why most of the visitors are rich people, aristocrats, or families who sent students to the Sylvania Academy.

“Thank you for visiting Sylvania. The visitor’s quarters are located in the Dex building, so you can drop your luggage there. You can get detailed information from the dormitory manager, Mr. Melique. There will be a signpost as you head towards it.”

“Ugh, go… Thank you.”

Orte Failover came down to the dock and accepted his wife, Seila, who came down after him.

It’s a ranch job that you shouldn’t take a day off. The couple’s daughter, Jenika Failrover, would never have imagined that the couple had made it all the way to the Isle of Aken.

The couple would never have made the trip to the far-off Isle of Aken if the friendly villagers of Toren hadn’t helped them maintain their ranch while they were away.

Since it was the festival period, outsiders were allowed to enter, and it was the time when I wanted to confirm the facts about the mind-boggling letters that have been flying to the ranch lately.

If Yenica Failover really ascended to the rank of baron and became a nobleman, parents would have no choice but to meet and confirm in person.

It was also a good time to enter Aken Island… I ran to Aken Island with a big heart.

“That… Where is the Ophelis tube? That… student…? Are you a student?”

“You can call me comfortably. I am Jiggs Eiffelstein, senior member of the student council. I am currently in charge of guiding external visitors at the dock, but if you go around the school and see the member of the student council, you will be able to receive various information.”

Ziggs, who was standing near the dock and checking some papers, looked at the Fail Rover couple and turned his head to point towards the inside of the dormitory.

“There are quite a few facilities if you go to the faculty building or living room… But outsiders are strictly prohibited from entering the Ophelis building. It is a place where VIPs often visit, and it has a strong exclusive atmosphere. do you have?”

“Uh… my daughter lives there…”

Yenica Failover did not tell her family that she had been kicked out of Ophelis Hall and was living in a cabin in the woods. Because she didn’t want to cause any trouble.

The Pale Rover couple, who knew that Yenika was still living in Ophelis Hall, wanted to head there to meet Yenika.

“Hmm… Right now I’m living in the Lorail building for my own reasons, but I’ve lived in the Ophelis building for a long time before. If you tell me your son’s name, I’ll put you in touch with the Ophelis building.”

“Oh, ohh… She says her name is Jenika Failover… She’s a good kid, and she’s famous because she’s been top of the class a few times… She herself… says…”

“…You mean Yenica-senpai?”

Ziggs, who was writing down the words, paused momentarily.

“Hmm… We’re pretty close. It’s a coincidence.”

“Oh, you know our Jenika?”

“Yes. He’s a good person. He’s been involved in many incidents.”

At that moment, Orté’s eyes began to shine as he was looking at Ziggs.

Jiggs, who looks reliable and tidy, seems like the best son-in-law to the two who have lived in the countryside for a long time.

Regardless of who they are, they are a couple who need someone special in their work. As much as she was thirsty for a son-in-law, her eyes would go up when she saw a guy who was close to Jenika.

Ortega grabbed both of Ziggs’ hands and said with a light in his eyes.

“Are you very close with Yenika…?!”

“…yes?”

“Our Yenika is very kind and okay?!

Ziggs looked at Orte with puzzled eyes.

“Oh, you mean suddenly…?”

“Why, isn’t our Jenika the kind of person who gets bullied somewhere?!”

“I’m grateful that you liked it, but I have someone else who can be called a lover. In the first place, I’m not even in Yenika-senpai’s eyes.”

“Is that so…? Is Jenika in a position to choose a man within this school…!”

“It’s very strange to express it in that way, but there are definitely many people who admire Yenika senior. She has a good personality, excellent skills, and a beautiful appearance, so many juniors talk about her a lot. …”

I was about to add more to the story here, but Ziggs kept his mouth shut.

Talking more about Yenika’s interpersonal relationships was most likely mere nonsense. I don’t know how far Yenica goes on talking about her bachelor life in her family.

Judging from the atmosphere, it seemed that he was hiding the fact that he had been kicked out of the Ophelis Hall, so if Ziggs teased him for nothing, it seemed like Yenika would be in trouble.

“Is that so… Our Jenika…! Whoop… whoop whoop whoop…”

Looking at Orté’s expression of satisfaction, I just decided that it would be better to stop here. There is no parent who does not like to praise their daughter, so it is only right to talk about it to the extent that it makes you feel good and leave the rest to Yenika herself.

Ziggs felt nostalgic for some reason as he watched Orté and Seila.

The fact that Yenika is currently living in a wild camp after leaving the Ophelis building, the fact that she is in trouble every time because she can not give up her commoner temperament even after receiving a title, and the fact that she is living with a grown man almost halfway. It was terrifying how they would react if they knew.

I wondered if this was a situation where I had to meet Yenika first and let her know, but right now there was no way to know where Yenika was, and since it was the festival period, there was a lot of work going on.

“I wanted to ask if Yenika is doing well at school, what the hell is the news that has been flying lately… It feels good to meet Yenika’s acquaintances as soon as we come to school like this…!”

“Speaking of news coming in, you mean that you have recently received the title of baron and a fiefdom?”

“Yeah…! I’ve lived my whole life milking cows, but suddenly I’m an old man from an aristocratic family… I have to get used to this. I heard that the young master of the Duke of Roth-Taylor’s family gave her strength, but that side of the vassal Since we’re going in, we should meet and say hello!”

“That… is that so…”

“I don’t know if you’ll like it, but the ranch has slaughtered the highest quality cows and packed the most expensive…”

“I’m the young master of the Roth Taylor family, and I’m not sure you’ll like a gift like this. Honey…”

“I told you that there is no one who hates food, Seila! Anyway, to us, you are like a benefactor, so we should do our best to be polite! I mean, I did it!”

Orté laughed heartily as he squeezed Seila’s shoulder with his muscular body.

“I want to make time for an interview with the young master of the Rosteylor family, and I also want to meet Yenika… Where do you think the fastest way to go is, student?”

Both can be found at the cabin camp in the northern woods.

I couldn’t bear to say it… Ziggs evaded it in a cold sweat.

“Right now… I… I don’t know… ha ha… ha ha ha ha…”

*The grand opening ceremony held in the student plaza was also over.

It was a sight to see faculty members coming out of the bachelor headquarters and using magic to control the student plaza.

In addition to the visitors from the outside, the number of internal students is so great that it is impossible to even guess with the naked eye. Seeing that they are all under control with less than a hundred people on site, I can only say that the power of magic is amazing.

When the student council president Tanya came out and gave a speech, cheers erupted, and after that, vice principal Rachel, who replaced principal Obel Forciers, also gave a speech, and firecrackers went off.

The buildings in the faculty building, which were decorated with various decorations, also had a very different atmosphere than usual. At this time, there were stalls of people who came to do business because they wanted to do business.

On the stage spread throughout the school building centered on the student plaza, a number of external artists and orchestras invited by the school were scheduled, as well as academic presentations organized by students, small magic stages, and various martial arts and contests. there was.

Looking at the festival guide distributed by the school, the writing was so dense that there were so many things to enjoy that I wondered if I could read this and find it.

However, not all places are intoxicated with the fever of the festival.

A prayer meeting presided over by St. Clarice is scheduled for the Haksa Cathedral section. I wonder if there are outsiders who want to come to a place like this and hold a prayer meeting, but it seemed like a great honor for the believers to be able to see Saint Clarisse in person.

It seemed that Clarisse would be distracted just by holding a prayer meeting with the believers. Being in a position of respect is, of course, difficult.

“What will Ed do…? The duel meeting is the day after tomorrow. Until then, will you be managing the camp?”

Amidst the scattered crowd in the student plaza, Yenika smiled and approached.

They were lined up by grade level, so they seemed to be standing quite close.

It’s a matter of course, but just because it’s a festival day full of bachelor’s atmosphere doesn’t mean that the state of the camp will remain intact. The problems I face are not resolved, and the times I can train myself do not pass slowly.

Because Jenika is well aware of that, she is asking insinuatingly. It was because it didn’t seem like they would be able to have fun just because it was a festival.

“I’m going to take a little break. But I have to do basic things.”

“Really…? I heard that my juniors are holding an academic presentation at the Elementary Society, so I’m going to attend that side and look around the stalls in the afternoon…!”

Yenika glanced at her surroundings hesitantly, then came closer and spoke in a whisper.

“Then, would you like to go out with me later in the afternoon…?”

“That’s good. I’m also in Assistant Professor Claire’s lab. I have to stop by there as well.”

It was much easier mentally to travel with Jenika than to travel alone, so I happily replied that I knew it.

In the morning, I would go back to the camp and finish what I had to do beforehand, stop by the Trix building around lunchtime and meet assistant professor Claire, and in the late afternoon, I would go around the stalls with Jenika to buy something for dinner.

“It’s fortunate. I’m very busy these days, and I was worried because Ed seemed more impatient a few days ago.”

“You look impatient?”

“Yeah… It’s like he’s been training too hard for a while… Like the story about Velbroke I told you the other day… Ed seems to be getting more and more impatient… That’s why I’m worried.”

I shared everything about the basics with Yenika, but there was still something left unsaid.

It’s… a story I shared with Ayla sitting around a bonfire before the festival began.

It was inevitable that I had to be so impatient ahead of the festival.

“Yenika. I want to sit next to you for a while.”

When I suddenly said such a thing, Yenika tilted her head and came to my side.

*The schedule scheduled for the imperial family was over, and it was time to travel around the country with Emperor Chloel.

It was because it was a kind of custom to tour large facilities throughout the empire during the Crestol Festival. It also meant that the emperor would go on a direct inspection once every four years, so it was time for all agencies under direct control of the imperial family to stay alert.

Princess Selaha was walking down the aisle of the luxurious Chloel Rose Palace.

It’s time to move slowly. The experience of going directly to Emperor Chloel for a long time and inspecting institutions under the direct control of the imperial family was an opportunity to score big in the imperial competition.

Princess Penia was in Sylvania, so the conditions were not good, and Princess Persica asked to stay in the imperial family for some reason.

I couldn’t understand Persica’s intention to let such a precious opportunity remain in the imperial family… but the busy Selaha Hwangnyeon couldn’t bear to care because there were many things happening right away.

As she strode across the hallway with her servants, Persica, accompanied by her own servants, appeared at the end of the hallway.

The number of soldiers escorting Persica was smaller than expected.

“Oh, you look very busy. Persica.”

“Selaha unni has been very busy lately.”

It looked like they were laughing and chatting with each other, but the guarding soldiers swallowed dry saliva.

It wasn’t long before the imperial rivalry ended. It was because Emperor Chloel had implicitly said that when the festival was over, this sluggish race for succession would come to an end.

So, from Sellaha’s point of view, she bet her political fortune on accompanying her on this inspection. It was because it was a golden opportunity to show the vessel as an emperor by touring the country together.

“You said you were going to Sylvania this time, right? You might be able to meet Penia. If you do, please say hello.”

“Of course. They are sisters with the same blood, so it’s really nice to be able to confirm their safety.”

“You’ve become very arrogant, sister.”

“It’s a necessary ability.”

A strange current flows between the sisters who smile and exchange words.

Penia seemed hostile to Sellaha, and Persica also did not want to maintain a friendly relationship with Selaha.

If Penia distanced herself from Sellaha because of a difference of opinion, Persica simply distanced herself from Selaha because Sellaha’s power was too strong.

It was because he did not have the heart to be close to Princess Selaha, who is said to be the closest to the imperial power.

“This time, Fenia… should be completely ‘cleaned up’… to help her in many ways so that she can focus on her studies instead of political matters like this.”

Selaha spoke with a laugh. In Persica’s eyes, Selaha looked like a wild lion intoxicated by her own power.

“Well, it’s unknown whether Fenia will be cleaned up so easily. There are so many people around me… there are so many tricky people…”

“You mean Ed Rosteylor?”

“Oh, I see you’ve been thinking about your sister as well.”

“Well… what kind of emperor’s vessel are we talking about if we can’t control the slowly declining Roth Taylor family? We need to take this opportunity to break our noses.”

The prestige of a family is not simply determined by title.

In particular, where the virtue of learning is emphasized, such as the Sylvania Academy, skills are the most important place.

This is a place where rules are somewhat different from those of Chloel’s imperial family.

“I have to show Obama how different my followers are.”

“…”

– ‘Princess Sellaha has high expectations for this duel.’

Seeing the letter from the head of the Elphelan family, Dyke frowned.

– ‘Every time the Elphelan family stumbled, he was like a benefactor who was at the forefront and helped. In particular, in terms of the power structure this time, it must never be shown that it is inferior to the Ross Taylor family, which has completely split.’

The bachelor’s battle department class observation room where the festive atmosphere is in full swing.

Dyke, who was leading a group of student council members and looking at the festive atmosphere, took a deep breath after accepting the letter urgently delivered by the post office.

When I close my eyes, a man’s back figure comes to mind.

He is a Confucius of the Roth Taylor family who grew up at an unbelievable speed and quickly became the head of the 3rd year magic department.

From what I saw during my bachelor life, my skills are outstanding and my personality is excellent. He is a man who has lived a sound life while being faithful to his duties without showing any special outbursts.

The size of the bowl he had was so grand that it was incomparable to Dyke’s.

– ‘Our Elphelan family also boasted about your skills as Dyke. Be sure to win this duel so that all honors can be attributed to the merits of the great Princess Selaha. If we can imprint it so firmly, at least our family’s future will be peaceful.’

– ‘A lot depends on you. Dyke. I’m sorry for not acknowledging your efforts and devaluing you. However, in this duel where the future of our family depends, I hope that you will achieve results. As the head of the family, please.’

He talks as if he expects a lot from Dyke, but if he loses in a disgraceful way, he will most likely take responsibility for his failure.

On the subject that there is nothing that helped Dyke until he reached this position, the appearance of being supported as the pride of the family only after it went well cannot be liked even with empty words.

Even so, Dyke folded the letter with a calm and serious expression and put it in his pocket.

“Senior Dyke.”

The junior from the Combat Division who followed him showed a worried face.

“If you lose the duel, will you be kicked out of the family?”

“At least they’ll be held accountable. Because they have to have a reason to avoid it.”

“Such a family… f*ck you. I’d rather just…”

“Be careful what you say. Belun.”

Dyke warned his juniors in a serious voice. It was a place where he guaranteed a minimum place to live and live when he was unable to take care of himself no matter what.

It’s a place where I gave up half of my name even if it’s rotten. Dyke Elphelan. I lived my whole life under that name.

“Political reasons or family backgrounds are not my consideration in the first place.”

“then…”

“If a duel is caught, they don’t run away. That’s all.”

Tomorrow, after Princess Selaha comes to Aken Island, the next day will be a duel.

Dyke smiled bitterly and blended into the crowd.

*- ‘At first, the senior’s words were so absurd that I had doubts first. But once I cooled my head and thought about it, I had that question. There must be a reason why you’ve been trying so hard to provoke Taylor.’

On the day Isla Triss came to the camp, Isla Triss was talking with a determined face while wearing a robe.

All the while, she was rummaging through the library as if possessed by something.

Despite the long festival period, Ayla, who had been locked in the library as if she had no interest, seemed to have been possessed by something.

“Can I bring you a cup of coffee?”

“No… that… thank you…”

Her colleague, Taily, was worried about Ayla, who had been confined to the library all day, so she would visit the lobby once in a while to see her face.

During this festive period when all the academics are excited, Ayla is not just stuck in the library.

Nevertheless, Ayla was just browsing all kinds of old books while shedding cold sweat. As if he had no interest in what was going on outside.

“Are you worried about Ayla?”

Elka came and comforted Taylor, who was looking at Ayla with worried eyes in the library lobby.

Head librarian Elka Islan is a resident of the student library anyway. It had been several days since she had watched Ayla, who was locked in the library every day.

“Yes…? Um… Yes… I’ve had some troubles before, but I’ve never seen Isla so desperately searching for something. If you tell me what’s going on, I’ll be worried I’d do less…”

“There must be a reason. I think there must be a reason why I don’t bother to tell you. Ayla is a kid who only thinks of you and worries about you.”

“I’m grateful. But… I can’t help but be worried. Could you give me a little hint as to what book Ayla is looking for so much?”

Since Elka was in charge of the library, she knew at least what the books Ayla was reading had in common.

He put on a troubled face for a moment, and then secretly whispered to Taily.

“Aspect magic. Records of the sealed star spear dragon in the distant past.”

Hearing that, Taylor also hardened her face for a moment. Taylor wasn’t unheard of from Ziggs either.

Seongchangryong Valveroke.

It was a story that Ed Roth-Taylor had told over and over again, almost obsessively, Ziggs Eiffelstein told Taylor.

“And I’m collecting the lore about the great sage Sylvania. Something… must be troubling me…”

“okay…”

Taily sat on a chair in the lobby with a serious look on her face.

Ayla’s expression from afar was the same.

Ayla was deep in thought.

The words she said to Ed at camp were also completely unbelievable from her point of view.

– ‘As far as I know, the great sage Sylvania, who has maintained the seal of the Holy Changryong Velbrok, has implemented perfect Aspect Magic so that the seal can continue forever. No matter how far the timeline goes, it’s an eternal law circle that can hold down Valveroke without changing.’

Ed’s expression as they looked at each other across the bonfire was still seriously entrenched in Ayla’s memory.

– ‘If the principle of Aspect Magic that deals with time still works, the seal will never be easily broken. It certainly wasn’t the kind of seal that would become unstable just by putting some of Velbroke’s fangs on it.’

The legend about the great sage, Sylvania, is still being passed down.

Rumor has it that he was a boisterous and lively scholar with his white, white hair tied back.

He is the ideal of all magicians, who loved this world and admired the history of the continent and made countless advances in magic.

– ‘If there is a person who can unlock Velbrooke’s seal… it makes no sense unless it is the person who implemented the seal.’

Ayla, too, had heard numerous legends about Sylvania. Because she is a person whom she personally admires so much, she has collected many stories about her.

Do you understand what you are talking about?

Ed Rosteyler asked Ayla that day.

Ayla confidently answered Ed’s question.

– ‘If your prophecy is true… The seal of Velbrook has not weakened over the years.’

– ‘…’

– ‘The great sage Sylvania himself, released it himself. There is no other possibility.’

She is a rare great person recorded in history.

Above all, she was already dead a long time ago.

There is no way he would do such a thing, and he does not even have the physical conditions to do such a thing.

However, Ayla’s expression remained serious.

The next thing that jumped out of Ayla was… a question with a subjunctive.

– ‘If the great sage Sylvania is still alive, what do you think? It’s a simple… assumption…’

*Yenika’s expression hardened seriously.

It’s an expression that doesn’t believe what I said. It was a fact that even Jenika, who said that she would believe anything I said, couldn’t accept it at once.

< The Fallen Sword of Sylvania > The final act.

Right before the subjugation of Velbroke, the existence of the great sage Sylvania remained only a setting.

As for the resurrection of Velbroke, only vague descriptions remained, as if he had broken the seal himself after a long period of time.

In the distant past, he made progress in magic, made a name for himself as an academician, raised the great wizard Glockt Elderbane, and built this huge academy… The one who penetrated the core of all these scenarios and was at the beginning of all the stories. .

The name of the person who disappeared without even revealing his name or face in an affair, remaining only in the background until the end.

If there was someone who was watching the whole story, hidden in the blackout behind the stage…

The only person worthy of sitting there is the master of Aspect Magic, ‘Great Sage Sylvania’.

When that fact was imprinted on me, I couldn’t stay still.

If she really was the one who broke the seal on Velbroke…

If you find her hiding under the water somewhere in this world and subdue her, all the scheduled trials will be over.

How a person from hundreds of years ago is still alive, why a great man who made progress in the world would do such a thing, and whether Ayla’s words are true are still unknown.

However, if that’s true… there is a trigger that can end all these stages.

That possibility was imprinted in my mind and never disappeared.

There is something left in this world that I couldn’t confirm in <Sylvania’s Failed Swordsman>.

It’s time to dig it out.