How to Survive at the Academy Chapter 230

to you who survived (5)

“Ziggs, what’s wrong with your expression?”

“huh? no… Just, I have something to think about… .”

When Ziggs arrived at the student library to pick up Elka, the closing ceremony had already begun in the main square.

It is an event that all students have been looking forward to as all kinds of splendid stages are gathered. Ziggs must have wanted to see the performance in the central plaza, but Elka was sorry but grateful that she dared to pick him up.

Elka’s chronic illness, asthma, is getting worse day by day. The cough was so strong that it even caused bleeding when sneezing.

Still, in order to be considerate of Elka, who did not want to stop studying, Ziggs moved to the dormitory and nursed Elka.

From Ziggs’ point of view, it was just natural.

If he hadn’t been picked up by the Islan family after meeting Elka while walking in the grasslands in the first place, he wouldn’t have been able to attend Sylvania Academy like this, and Ziggs’ talent wouldn’t have bloomed.

To Ziggs, Elka was like a benefactor, so taking care of her weakened body didn’t even bother him.

In the first place, if Elka hadn’t been there, there was a high possibility that she wouldn’t have attended this academy.

“It’s a thought I’ve been thinking lately, but it seems like I’m living a fairly peaceful life.”

“I don’t think a kid who spent his childhood chasing giant wolves in the grasslands isn’t going to say anything… Besides, even when I was living with the Islan family, every day was a series of accidents… ”

“Listen… Elka… . that kind of thing… It’s not even an accident… ”

“… What the hell did you go through while working for the student council, Ziggs?”

“Well… . A lot happened… ”

“… You must be very busy just taking care of me, but isn’t it hard to do student council work?”

“No, it’s not that hard. It is also rewarding in its own way.”

It has a positive effect on grades, and if you are a member of the Sylvania Student Council, it’s a pretty good record even if you leave the academy after graduation.

Since he can’t live with the Islan family forever, it’s not a bad condition for Ziggs, who is thinking of living alone.

“and… Unexpectedly, there are many good things about being close to power.”

Ziggs escorts Elka, and together they walk down the slope that runs under the student library.

“Good point… ? Ziggs, have you learned the taste of power?”

“No, I think there are more times when power is annoying… Being close to power allows you to see many rare scenes up close… ”

“What else is that… ”

“no… Still, school life is quite enjoyable these days. If I hadn’t met you, I wouldn’t have had this experience.”

“well… I’m just an opportunity, and everything I’ve achieved while going to Sylvania is your ability. You don’t have to pass the ball too much. And, you’re helping me when I’m not feeling well like this.”

It’s hard to count how many times he’s painfully explained that it was obvious, so Ziggs just laughed instead.

“I hear you’ve been assisting President Tanya lately? how is it?”

“hmm… What kind of person do you think you are, Elka?”

“Well, according to rumors, he is a great person… I heard there was no such person among the past presidents? How about being a close assistant? Are you a respectable person?”

“Hmm… ”

Compared to his childhood, when he was chased by wolves in the grasslands, his life now, where he became a pursuer and went to catch Tanya, doesn’t seem to have improved much. I’m glad there’s no risk of life though.

A busy day going to catch Tanya or taking care of Elka… However, there are times when I suddenly get a strange feeling.

― ‘Ji, if my real brother gets engaged to Princess Selaha… So, the moment I actually ascended the throne as the real power of the imperial family, all of my retirement plans were blown away… !’

Ziggs, who assisted Tanya on the way to the center stage after leaving the royal residence.

When I see Tanya scratching her head and sighing, she is behaving as if she is about to die because she really does not want to work.

― ‘All my retirement plans for a quiet country life almost fell through… I’m glad my brother refused… !’

― ‘Normally I would be puzzled as to why I turned down such a good opportunity.’

― ‘I don’t need power. What’s the use of authority… ! I want to rest… ! I want to rest… !!’

iron-free iron. A pitiful human who struggles because he does not want to work. He is an idiot who kicks off his uniform because he is lucky to sit in the chairman’s seat and live by relying only on the family’s authority.

Seeing Tanya like this, some might comment that way.

However, there is silence for a while, and then Tanya’s childish, immature tone subsides. And then, as if he was instantly immersed in the darkness, he chanted in a low, low voice.

― ‘Then, I’ll have to reconsider the plan to bring down Princess Sellaha from her position as the first person in the imperial family by tying up the Calamore and Bloomriver families.’

Tanya Roth-Taylor is the next heir to the Roth-Taylor family, and the student council president of Sylvania Academy.

While grumbling and whining… There is never a gap in the crucial part.

The back of Tanya as she lowered her head and chanted as she crossed the trail… There are times when something like an unknown ghost haunts his back.

― ‘Which one will benefit the Ross Taylor family, we’ll have to wait and see.’

At the corner of the dark alleyway, a ray of light flashed in Tanya’s eyes as she lowered her head.

“He’s really easygoing, and he’s such a pathetic person that you wonder if he’s okay with this.”

As they walked down the slope in front of the student library, Ziggs propped up on Elka’s shoulder as he spoke.

“Still, you can never look at it easily.”

Living in the world, there are many people who seem to be infinitely easygoing and behave like they are nothing.

Most of them are really easy-going, broke people.

However, among them, there are those who blend in with such a crowd of humans and hide their sharpened senses like a dagger.

Those people are really scary people.

Ziggs narrowed his brows and said that to Elka in a serious tone.

*“Don’t be blunt, what do you want?”

The event to be held in the central square is not very long.

In fact, after watching all the stages that could be highlights at once, the closing speech of the venue is set off with a big firecracker, and it is over.

The procession of firecrackers filling the night sky must be a great spectacle, but the rest of the stage was actually a collection of things that had been divided and conducted here and there in the bachelor’s stage.

Some orchestras’ stages, plays, magic performances, etc. will be newly prepared, but… But that wasn’t enough to get my attention.

Rather, what caught my attention was Princess Selaha, who followed me to the student plaza, sat me down on the opposite side of the bench, and frowned.

“I have never yielded to anyone this far.”

Sweeping her bluish hair to one side, the alluring shoulder line is revealed. It was a gesture only those who were confident in her appearance could take.

A neatly fitted dress with exposed shoulders is more gorgeous than usual. It could be seen that the clothes fit perfectly for Princess Selaha, who looked like the main character wherever she went.

Thanks to that, it went without saying that the eyes of the surrounding students were converging.

Most of the students were heading toward the stage in the central plaza, but it was hard to overlook the mysterious sight of a country’s princess sitting with one of the students hugging her.

― ‘That’s over there… . Isn’t that senior Ed?’

– ‘I… Last time I was sitting with Saint Clarisse, but this time it’s Princess Sellaha… ?’

– ‘count… It’s the first time I’ve seen Princess Selaha in real life… But, what happened to those two… ?’

Seeing the gazes of the crowds around me, which were already agitated, I could hardly hold back a sigh.

No matter what, the opponent was the imperial family. You can’t sigh openly or be rude like you’re showing off.

“okay. Admit that you’re in a pretty important position. I never thought that even Obama would listen to you. After all, he is a man who is good at dealing with things.”

“no. I was just giving my opinion as it was.”

“Do you still think I’m going to fall for that naive sound? Say what you think without hesitation. I will try to fulfill all your requirements.”

Princess Selaha gritted her teeth and spoke.

It was still a high-handed attitude, but even at this level, Princess Selaha had lost a lot of pride.

I will try to meet all your requirements.

Even just saying that line would make Princess Selaha feel like she was about to die with her pride.

She is a human being synonymous with arrogance.

Even though the situation has come this far, he never does anything to lower his head.

Even if the world beats you to death, you will never bend the last pride you hold in your heart. There is absolutely no clinging to or requesting from someone of a lower status than oneself.

I’m about to stick out my tongue in that belief.

“I have made up my mind to grant all of your requests, especially to me.”

“I don’t have anything specific to ask for.”

“still… do you say that… ?”

― ‘No matter what happens, you must never be coaxed by Selaha. It’s not just about my political standing, it’s directly related to your position, Ed.’

― ‘The only thing Selaha crave is what she couldn’t get her hands on. She’s the kind of person who loses all interest in her and throws her out of my hands… So, there’s only one way to fully preserve her self-worth is to never cross over.’

Let’s assume that I knew Fenia’s advice.

The stronger Selaha made her demands, the more she knew that she had to persevere without overstepping.

however… until when?

Since when can I accept Selahha’s requirements and act as if my stubbornness has been defeated… ? At what point can you assume that the opponent has completely surrendered… ?

Unfortunately, I haven’t heard anything about that criterion.

You just have to hold on, and you have to hold on… That’s just what I heard. That’s natural. Because Selahra is a human being, there are obvious limits to where she can yield and bend.

However, the situation changed more rapidly due to Emperor Chloel’s intervention.

After the existence of Ed Rosteyler became a more valuable variable in the imperial competition than she thought, Princess Selaha has bent her pride more than expected.

While grinding my teeth inevitably, it seems that I am feeling an unbearable sense of humiliation… Exhale while holding your breath.

“I’ll give you everything you want… Didn’t I tell you?”

“… ”

“It’s okay to ask too much… tell me… ”

even if you die soon He never gave up his stance as if he was patronizing.

The pride that pierces the sky makes the head stand upright even if the whole body burns.

“My requirements are not so great… I already know roughly Obama almost decided that I would be the next imperial runner. Just a little bit more, if anyone can give me a tip… Even Obama would completely bend his heart… ”

That last key might be Ed Roth Taylor.

Hwang Kwon, who seemed to be able to touch it, but couldn’t reach it, whispered in my ear to grab me.

The desire for power, the ambition that dreams of success, will continue to speak in Princess Selaha’s ears.

If you bend just this once, the next emperor is you.

The irresistible temptation would press her head down. bow your head here

We apologize for the rudeness in the past, and let’s continue a friendly relationship from now on. I beg you, please take my side just once.

It wouldn’t be strange for a decent human being to bow their heads and pray for their hands to become feet.

Even so.

nevertheless.

Quite a few humans would have succumbed, even in this situation with brilliant glory and enormous power right in front of us.

Princess Selaha… never lower your head Until the end, she expresses the fact that she is above.

Even the emperor of a country can’t help but be surprised at how wonderful it is. At this point, it is such a strong tenacity that even the gods are dumbfounded. It is almost to the point where it can be said that it has reached the level of conviction.

“or not… I… to you… Do you feel like praying… ? It seemed like he would bow his head and ask for something. I am Selaha Einir Chloe. I mean the first princess of the Chloe Empire.”

“… ”

“You must know that fact. I never bend my head. Even if the imperial authority is right in front of your nose… It sounds like I’m going to make a request to someone younger than me while saying sorry.”

“Princess Selaha.”

Can not help it.

No matter what Selaha says, I have no choice but to move according to the set course. Because you don’t know what variables will arise if you drag the work out of the plan because you are led by the judgment of the moment.

“I am the power of Princess Penia.”

At that, Selah kicked off the table as if having a seizure and stood up.

“also… ! Another Penia… ! how… Do you owe anything to Fenia… ?! It’s like being in love with each other!”

“… It’s not like that. I am not driven by those personal feelings.”

“Then why are you so loyal to Penia! Didn’t I tell you I’d give it all?! Money, power, the lottery of the Ross Taylor family, the important position of the imperial family… You say you’ll give it all, but are you saying you can’t even stand up for me in front of Obama?! There’s a certain degree to that guy’s loyalty… ! I can’t understand and judge this far!”

Princess Sellaha, who momentarily lost her reason and raised her voice, suddenly came to her senses and grinded her teeth.

And they stare at me and talk.

“Yes, Geary… Are you saying that I have to lower my head and ask for it to be heard?”

“That… ”

“Then will you abandon Fenia and join me? You too have bad taste. Do you really want to see me put down my pride and bow her head?”

I shook my head. I strongly denied that that was the case.

Instead, Princess Selaha’s expression became even more distorted.

“Then what keeps you away from Fenia! Don’t you keep telling me where to go! Don’t you say that I’ll even take care of Fenia’s comfort if you want! how… What are you complaining about!”

“It is because it is not the will of Princess Penia.”

Selaha made a strange gurgling sound and swallowed his breath, then brushed his face up to express his astonishment.

“If you meet Abama, you’re thinking of recommending Fenia as the emperor’s lumber.”

“That is something to think about at that time. As I’ve said before, I think that Princess Selaha is a better fit for an emperor. However, I am inspired by the way of Princess Penia and follow her. There is no law that the direction of loyalty must follow the direction of power. I can’t give unfavorable advice to Princess Penia, but I can’t tell lies either… I’m a bit worried… ”

“like that… The feeling that keeps giving me space makes my teeth tremble more… ! Rather resent me, despise me, and be hostile… !”

Selaha talked like that and swallowed in vain.

In an instant, the words jumped out without passing through the brain.

It is a repetition of repeatedly scratching people’s nerves and stimulating their pride, yet backtracking saying that the person himself had no intention of doing so.

It seems like you’ll get motion sickness from the attitude of walking a mysterious tightrope with human nerves.

I can’t really tell if I’m aware of it or not.

For a human like Princess Selaha, this attitude was nothing short of poison.

Selahha gritted her teeth and put her hand back on the table.

And, relax your back… Shall I bow my head for once? I was sincerely anguished.

The moment the irresistible temptation of power tries to lower her head… Again, strength in her arms.

The pride engraved in the realm of instinct somehow prevents him from bowing his head. I try to bend my hardened neck with my teeth clenched, but… Inevitably, only the teeth are cut, but the head does not go down.

It was a very difficult situation to just watch that scene, so I rather stepped forward and reached out my hand.

“Princess Selaha. Didn’t I tell you that you obviously don’t have to… ”

“shut up… shut up… ! Shut up, shut up that loud mouth and shut up… !”

Selaha’s gaze as she glared at Ed was imbued with a sense of sublimity.

“On the theme of Confucius, a man in ruins… I… know who i am… . The difference between you and me… Are you understanding… ? I understand how infinitely high I am, unlike you, how noble I am… I mean… ”

Selaha said that while gritting his teeth… Even so, he forced his arm to bend.

And, at the end… Geary lowered his head and talked.

“Please.”

It was a sight that all the imperial courtiers would have doubted if they had seen it. Everyone would think they were dreaming.

“Come out of Fenia’s side, stick with me.”

I am not unaware of how much it means for Princess Selaha to bend her pride.

Honestly, if I had done this… From my point of view, since I only need troops for Velbroke anyway, it’s not bad to accept it roughly.

however… There is a set policy.

If I accept Princess Selaha’s request as it is, I can’t imagine what variables will change and how… !

Honestly, what do you believe in?

It wouldn’t be strange for quite a few people to have gone crazy just seeing the fact that Princess Selaha had gone this far, and I’m also in a position to be shaken…

After everything is over, Princess Selaha is in a position to not know how to reverse her attitude. To me, it meant her life was at stake.

That’s why, inevitably, at this point, even though the thought of whether it’s acceptable to accept it comes up…

I grit my teeth and talk.

“If you nod your head here, Princess Penia will be sad.”

“Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!”

– Boom!

Princess Sellaha hit the table and sat down with a screaming sigh.

*’What does this man want?’

If you want to coax a person out, you have to figure out what that person wants.

If you satisfy that part, most of them will come over.

However, a man named Ed Rosteiler can’t come over even though he’s met everything he could ask for.

‘In the beginning… Isn’t he a man who would have been nothing if not for Obama’s favor? On a topic that is not a big deal, why do you stand firm like this… ‘

Sitting on the seat opposite Ed, Princess Selaha glared at him for a moment before grinding her teeth again.

To bow one’s pride and bow one’s head down to one’s inferiors is a humiliation that is fatal to Princess Selaha, equivalent to breaking one’s soul.

Of course, this man knows it well. The sincerity contained in the act must have been conveyed as well.

Nevertheless, the behavior of the man who shakes his head is now phenomenal. This is the first time a human being has endured this much.

Human loyalty has its limits.

All human beings are ultimately not free from the logic of understanding calculations.

In the end, if you couldn’t convince someone, you couldn’t accurately penetrate that person’s true wishes.

‘This I… Even though I showed such a humiliating way of life, even though I put everything down… ?’

It can be.

The pride of Princess Selaha, who never bows her stiff head no matter who comes to the world… She is worth as much gold to herself.

However, it may not be of any value to this man. Of course. I understand that.

However, isn’t it a day or two?

This man’s steadfastness, which never bends his heart, even if he writes letters and persuades for days and days pass… The reason why it doesn’t change even if I do this… .

really… Is it possible to endure and stand like that with only that loyalty?

The head of Selaha Einir Chloel, the first princess who rules the world, went down toward the floor, but could that not break the heart of even one of the children that the duke Navaraeng gave away?

That fact disturbs Selaha’s heart. The world’s noblest self’s last struggle, her proud honor that she thought was the most valuable… It feels like being dumped like a devoted partner with no value whatsoever.

I can’t quite understand myself.

Like the scenery of the sea facing a storm, Selaha’s heart begins to fluctuate like crazy. She can’t understand it the way it is. She feels as if she is denying herself the lofty authority of her own.

Everyone has a psychological defense mechanism.

When Princess Selaha had to accept the fact that it was all for naught, having shattered the pride she had cherished all her life.

In order to somehow protect that lofty pride… break the flow of thought. It’s a natural thing for any human being.

‘Only… To this guy… I’m like this… The reason for doing this… There is no reason… this i… I can’t keep my head down for such a crude reason… ‘

I don’t want to be a person who throws away the beliefs I’ve kept all my life just to break people’s loyalty.

So, you need a reason to justify yourself.

Twisted beliefs even affect one’s own thinking.

Not only that, but the contents of the letter that I wrote while agonizing over and over again for the past few days are imprinted in my head.

Words of courtship toward Ed Rosteiler, words of wanting to hug him, put him in his arms, keep him by his side as an adviser, and stay with him until the end echo in his head.

Only then does Selaha begin to understand his actions.

The reason doesn’t matter. In the end, the conclusion that came out at the end is enough to convince yourself. Human psychology is such a cunning thing.

In the end, it’s the same thing as an opportunity for romance. Because everyone’s heart is the same.

‘I am… perhaps… this guy… really… ? … Hopefully, that’s… No way… ‘

Suddenly, Sellaha looked up and looked at Ed Rosteiler.

This is the man who struggled to get his hands on it somehow. She is a human being who never gave up on the same feelings as you.

Unexplained heat rose up the back of her neck, and Selah was momentarily taken aback.

A sensation that even Selaha himself could not understand came up on the back of his head, and he bowed his head again in an instant. This was absolutely ridiculous. This can’t be real. Isn’t it a life she has lived her whole life wielding others?

At that unfamiliar feeling, Princess Selaha felt a distant feeling, like facing a huge wall. It was her fear when faced with the unknown.

*“When would be a good time to schedule a meeting with the Elphelan family?”

“Once the festival is over, I think it would be appropriate when the surroundings become quiet. Still, the sooner the better.”

“All right. I’ll pass it on like that, Princess Penia.”

After Fenia gave Claire such instructions, she organized all the letters from the Elphelan family and put them in a drawer.

Then, breathing a sigh of relief, I buried myself on the VIP sofa.

“Everything… It’s going smoothly… ”

Princess Selaha, who is proud of herself, will never find a compromise with Ed. The more the sluggish situation continues, the more unstable the Elphelan family will feel.

However, when things seem to be going well, it is the time to be most alert.

It’s because the plan from the beginning doesn’t go as it should.

“There is nothing more to be said as a variable… I think it’ll be fine, but… ”

Fenia sighed for no reason as she looked at the documents spread out on the table.

The night was getting deeper.