How to Survive at the Academy Chapter 231

to you who survived (6)

Even after that, the war of nerves with Princess Selaha continued for a long time.

Even before the closing ceremony, they kept grabbing me and harassing me, so from my point of view, I had no choice but to repeat the same thing over and over again.

“Princess Penia is sad…”

“That is against the will of Princess Penia.”

“I cannot lie to Princess Penia.”

“I only move according to Princess Penia’s instructions.”

Phenia, Phenia, Phenia, Phenia.

Pushing Princess Penia with her shield to the point where she wondered if this was really okay, she deflected all of Princess Selaha’s appeasement until the end.

At this point, Princess Selaha, who constantly tries to grab me, is also amazing.

Princess Selahha placed the lace fan she was carrying in her hand on the bench table, and pressed her temples tightly while narrowing her brows.

He is making a face that says the world is in pain. It is a truly excellent acting ability to look desperate for something, to look frustrated, and to feel faint. Well, since I put down that sky-like pride for a while, what can I do?

However, you should never let your guard down here.

It was something that Princess Penia had requested and requested again and again. The moment I go over, my value becomes something that is not even dedicated. Here you have to keep your perseverance to the end.

“Anyway, it must be difficult to convince you in your line. It seems that you only listen to Fenia’s instructions.”

Princess Selaha spoke in a calmer tone.

It’s been over ten minutes since the same story was repeated, but it seemed that progress in the conversation would finally continue.

I nodded for a moment. Then Princess Selah Ha spoke without sighing.

“Then, I have no choice but to talk to Fenia myself.”

“…yes?”

“Didn’t you say you would follow Fenia’s instructions? Isn’t it just a matter of persuading Fenia to make you cooperate with me?”

“That… that’s… There’s nothing wrong with logic, but does it?”

That doesn’t work.

At such a resigned tone, Princess Selaha spoke with a frown on her face, as if she had rather damaged her pride.

“You seem pretty confident. Are you sure that Penia will cherish you to the end and not give you up? I’m sorry, but it’s not even a job to get you out of her penia’s arms.”

“At this important time when the competition for imperial power is coming to an end, he is not the kind of person to hand over someone in his power to the opponent.”

“It depends on what you bet as a condition of exchange. Giving you up anyway doesn’t mean the Ross Taylor family’s support will collapse. As long as Tanya Rosteyler, who is holding the head of the family right now, is supporting Fenia, it won’t be such a big surprise that you alone change your support.”

Before I could answer anything, Princess Selaha added.

“Are you trying to create a wedge between me and the Elphelan family anyway?”

This part was completely unexpected.

At first, I felt the need to keep my mouth shut.

“Why, did you think I wouldn’t know? I noticed it a little too late, but the bat of the Elphelan family was plotting useless things. It looks like you’re going to go over to Penia and sell the inside secrets of my faction… If you’re going to do that, you should have done it after I left the school.”

“…”

“Well, from the standpoint of that bat, it must have been because he was in a hurry because he thought he wouldn’t have another chance after this festival, but… Unfortunately, he made a mistake. Just as Fenia knows me well, I know Fenia well.”

Princess Selahha smiled in a high-handed manner. Especially when dealing with Fenina Persica, she was more confident than usual.

“That Fenia doesn’t accept traitors. He must have just wanted to keep the strong supporters of the Elphelan family away from me. Even if the Elphelan family leaves me and joins Fenia, Fenia won’t accept it. Poor idiots. If he had just quietly served under me, he would have been able to maintain his authority by receiving at least a modest post.”

“…”

“I don’t need those incompetent traitors. Withdrawal of support from the Elphelan family may be somewhat damaging, but far better than carrying that rotten branch. It will be abandoned by Phenia anyway, so it will be weeded out on its own.”

Selaha was right.

With a benevolent attitude, Princess Fenia appoints all people regardless of status… but never appoints traitors.

Just as Dune Gregx, who betrayed Elte Co. and tried to join Fenia, was cut off without hesitation, for her, a person who has the experience of stabbing someone in the back of the head is not even within the target of moderation.

This is why he is always at odds with Lortel Kecheln, who is synonymous with betrayal and cheating.

This is because Lortel Kecheln seems to completely deny all ideals of Phenia.

“If you’re an adjutant who falls for that level of temptation in the first place, there’s no point in having him by your side. there is only one thing i want Yes, that firm loyalty, is towards me. If you need anything along the way, we guarantee it. Loyalty to Penia? That’s it, isn’t it all going to be resolved once I finish the negotiations with Fenia? In the process, well, there may be some losses, but it’s worth it.”

“…Princess Selaha.”

“What?”

“So, isn’t the host and guest evangelized?”

“…what did you mean by that?”

I thought about how to explain in a reasonable way, then slowly opened my mouth.

“It is not using me as a means to compete for the imperial power, but it is like taking a loss in the competition for the imperial power to bring me into the power. Isn’t this a bit… backwards?”

“…”

“It’s not even possible to have the full support of the Roth Taylor family, so it’s not a very wise decision to give up other political interests to force me into it.”

“…It’s noisy, what do you know and tell me? A cheeky bastard raised his voice in front of any face.”

Princess Selaha suddenly threw away logic and raised her voice. She deserved to be rumored to be a human being with arrogance that pierces the sky.

“You don’t have to worry about what kind of damage you risk to bring one of you into my power. Well, if you put it that way, it’s as if I’m forcibly dragging you around because I have personal feelings for you. keep your mind straight Even if you are a Confucius of the Ross Taylor family, that is excessive self-consciousness.”

“I know that Princess Selaha has no reason to have personal feelings for me. Me too. I know that for sure, so don’t worry too much.”

“…how dare you say that you can’t have private feelings for me?”

“…”

I’m tired…! He’s a much more tired person than I imagined…!

“Don’t bring that, and personal feelings, to the political discourse…! vulgarly…!”

“That… the first one you mentioned is Princess Selaha…”

“It’s arrogant to keep talking back… You bastard… And, private feelings are something you don’t know when they arise and when they disappear. It’s arrogant to be so sure. It’s not good to say things like that.”

“Then, are you saying that I should have at least some personal feelings for Princess Selaha…?”

“That’s what it says! I mean! Why is Fenia giving favor to a human who is so clogged up? How deplorable…! Stop saying weird things! Don’t be dumbfounded, I’m speechless!”

Is this the right attitude for someone who is struggling to get that clogged human out…

Anyway, you can’t come this far and go over to Selaha’s forces, so it’s right to cover this situation right now.

I was worried about what to do, but thankfully the other side sorted out the situation first.

“Anyway, since I have to attend the closing ceremony, let me go. Before that, I will meet with Fenia and come back, so don’t go to see Obama until I come back!”

“The emperor instructed us to play chess immediately after the closing ceremony. No matter how much Princess Sellaha’s instructions are, they cannot take precedence over Emperor Chloel’s imperial title…”

“Who told you not to go? It’s the sound of meeting me first before going…! Why do you hate my face so much?”

How can you meet someone with a happy heart who treats you as if you are going to eat them whenever you have a chance?

Princess Sellaha, as if embarrassed by what she had said, quickly added her words.

“Anyway, the next time we meet, you will be my subordinate.”

“…”

“Ever since I was very young, I was good at wiping out Fenia and taking what I wanted. Do you think it would be different for you?”

Princess Selaha, who must have regained her composure only then, managed to control her breathing and spoke in a relaxed voice.

“Sorry, but you are mine. Next time you’ll have that heavy head down. You’re already starting to laugh, Kufufu.”

“Absolutely not.”

Princess Penia firmly refused.

The luxurious reception room of the imperial residence.

Princess Selaha ran to the royal residence in one run without even attending the closing ceremony. She had to move on a tightrope, because she didn’t have much time.

“…Maybe I heard it wrong.”

“If Ed Rosteiler withdraws his support, it is certain that student president Tanya Rosteiler, who is currently the head of the school, will also withdraw his support. In that case, the risk is too great. I will never hand over Ed Rosteyler.”

“Haha… Penia. As you know, I am a person who has consistently attacked the Ross Taylor family in public. Seeing that the head of the Ross Taylor family can officially support me without saying anything…? There’s no way the remnants of the Ross Taylor family would agree with that opinion.”

“no. Tanya Rosteiler will stick with Ed Rosteiler despite the opposition.”

Penia asserts.

Selaha was well aware of Princess Penia’s character of not recklessly asserting her words. It wasn’t easy to see her so determined.

“If that happens, the promised withdrawal from the Rose Palace side, the promise that my sister will not directly reach out to the forces inside the Imperial Knights, and the promise to stop outright political checks against those who support me are not enough. At least… I wonder if you give up your rights as the emperor.”

Penia knows.

Princess Selaha never gave up her rights as the ruler of the imperial throne. To rise to the throne of her emperor is her ambition and dream that she has cherished for half her life.

Putting forward the requirement of giving up the position of the imperial ruler is just an act of raising the stakes high to eliminate any room for compromise.

Of course, it is also an act that directly stimulates Selaha’s high-nosed pride.

“Your hair has grown a lot, Penny. I can’t recognize it.”

“Selaha unnie, nothing has changed compared to the past.”

“Why does that man, like you, have no idea of ​​reality and follow an immature child who catches floating clouds?”

“I would have judged that it was at least better than following the arrogant and self-righteous Selaha sister.”

“Haha… I’m talking… I’m talking… Really, after coming to this Aken Island, this guy and that guy are just scratching at my pride…”

Selahha let out a laugh, but her lips were down.

“I liked how you always nodded helplessly, because you were so compliant… I guess you felt a lot while going to Sylvania.”

“What is certain is that I will never give up on Ed Rosteyler.”

“Penia. It’s not good to stimulate my coming. Once I lose my temper, I will do whatever it takes.”

“It’s a strange thing in the first place.”

Princess Penia was embarrassed inwardly when she saw Princess Selaha, who ran to the reception room in one run.

I thought he would try to get Ed Rosteiler, but I didn’t know it would be this serious.

Certainly, if you hold Ed Rosteiler tightly in your power, there are many benefits, both politically and in terms of power.

However, if it is only for such a political and snobbish reason… the movement to hold Ed in his hands, even giving up other political advantages, cannot be explained.

“You’re trying to get your hands on Ed Rosteiler while giving way to a power struggle within the imperial family? That, even considering his political position, would be a loss.”

“…”

“Are there other reasons besides political reasons? What are you trying to get Ed Rosteyler to do? It’s so suspicious.”

“…I won’t make you do anything.”

“lie.”

“It just cares.”

“What do you mean you care about that?”

“Why do you ask such useless things? Even if there are other reasons, is there any obligation I have to tell you, Fenia?”

Princess Selaha narrowed her brows and spoke to Princess Penia.

“And, do I have to add a reason for katabuta to wanting to take a man? It would be nice if there was a politically beneficial part of the process… Even if there is no such thing, it’s just that I personally want to hold the man in my hands. I mean!”

“…”

“…Did I say anything strange? Why are you making that face, Fenia?”

“That… Selaha sister. Why don’t you think about what you said?”

Fenia only noticed now. Princess Selaha’s condition is different from usual.

The one who always took care of his dignity, chewed and spit out what he had to say over and over again.

Such a person seemed strangely impatient, and it was clear that he wanted to receive a definite answer.

As she said, Princess Fenia expected at least that Princess Selaha would want to take Ed Rosteeler.

However, it had no meaning as a relationship between a man and a woman, and was just a story related to political gain.

However… the moment she felt uncomfortable with Sellaha’s expression, which seemed strangely urgent, Fenia felt as if the blood was draining from her body.

That Selaha…

Selaha Einir Chloe, who looked down on everything in the world with arrogant eyes…

“…”

It still lingers in Penia’s memory.

Since childhood, Selahha has been a tyrant himself, as if drawn in a picture. In Fenia’s memory, Sellaha is the worst of evils, always treating everyone like a toy. He is a human like a living witness to the theory of vocal evil.

I had a request from Ed Rosteyler, but…

No matter how much… I’ve never been told to do it this far…!

“Selaha sister… maybe…”

“…don’t ask too much detail. I’m a bit embarrassed right now.”

That’s just embarrassing. I’ve never had my pride broken like this in my entire life.

Seeing that Penia couldn’t continue talking anymore, Selahha herself couldn’t say anything either.

After a moment of silence, Selaha spoke again impatiently.

“What the hell is this all about? The appearance of those who are born from the noble royal lineage and fight with one man in the middle… How can I show it?”

“It was Selaha-sister who tried to take out the other faction first!”

“Anyway, this is a story that needs to be wrapped up tonight. It’s a story that’s not good because it’s long-term. both for you and for me And… I don’t think there are any more hidden cards? Rather, it is on my side to show mercy. You’d better accept it quickly when I propose.”

Penia couldn’t understand what Selaha was saying. He was so out of the blue that it was understandable.

“Today, Obama tried to promote my engagement to Ed Rosteyler. Even now, it seems that you are reviewing it very positively.”

“…I beg your pardon? Who believes such a ridiculous lie?”

“The facts will be revealed soon. The important thing is that if I make up my mind and push forward, I can go ahead with the engagement even forcibly, with Obama’s support on my back. Obama’s words are the law of this empire.”

“…oh my god. What about Ed Rosteeler’s own opinion?”

“Is that important?”

Selaha stuck her head out and smiled fervently.

“That man is mine.”

And then, whispering, he adds:

“Once you take your body and freedom, you have to take your mind slowly and take your time. You better put it out before I resort to more violent measures.”

“…No matter how curious she was, it seems like it would be a big burden for her to get engaged without hesitation. isn’t it?”

“…Penia, you…”

“Sister, I think you are running out of control right now. If you think about it a little calmly, you can see that a violent means like an engagement is not easy even for Selaha.”

Penia’s point was poking a blind spot.

It wasn’t long before Selahha realized her feelings of exclusivity towards Ed Rosteiler.

To decide on a betrothal by being swayed by this immediate feeling. If I was in my mind, I wouldn’t do that.

It’s just a justification to grab and shake Fenia in order to bring Ed into his power.

“You’re right, Penny.”

Fenia has definitely become much sharper than when she was younger.

As a child, she had to admit that she was not the one who was swayed by Sellaha and had her dolls taken away.

“But, you just scratched my pride by pointing it out so blatantly.”

However, what Fenia did not expect… Selaha’s sky-high pride is far outside the scope of ordinary thinking.

“…sister Selaha?”

“If you come that far, there’s nothing you can’t do with an engagement. Why do you seem to be going out too violently? But, if you think about it, what else can you not get engaged to? If there is a problem later, it is enough to break off the engagement.”

“…don’t lose your temper, Selaha.”

“I am very calm now. However, the things that keep scratching my nerves are repeated, and the fever rises in my head.”

Certainly, Selaha’s voice calmed down.

However, just because the voice has become calm, there is no guarantee that the inside will also be calm.

“You shouldn’t have provoked me.”

“I didn’t know I was going to say this, but if I force things like that, it might lead to something bad.”

“What is that again? Could there be a human who would intimidate the first princess of the glorious Chloel Empire?”

“…I won’t go into specifics, but the relationships built around Ed Rosteyler are more complex than you might think.”

Fenia is not as knowledgeable about Ed’s relationships as Bell or Ziggs.

But, at least it reminds me of a few characters who wouldn’t sit still if Ed were kidnapped and betrothed that way.

Since each of them is a human being who cannot be easily seen, it is highly likely that it will become a handshake among handshakes from Selaha’s point of view.

“From my point of view, it’s not good if things get bigger, so I recommend not doing that.”

“Don’t tell me this or that. Penia. Just because your supporters have increased recently… Do you feel like you’ve done anything just because you’re loyal to that man…?”

“Sister Selaha…”

“Loyalty is like a reed before the wind. Now I act as if I will follow you for the rest of my life, but I mustn’t forget that my heart can break at any time. If you grew up experiencing the dirty strife and trickery of the Rose Palace, you would know, right?”

Princess Selaha stretched out her upper body and whispered in Princess Fenia’s ear.

“Loyalty changes so easily that you wonder if it’s alright.”

“…”

“And twisting and breaking people’s hearts like that is my specialty.”

I had to admit that fact.

Princess Selaha is a ruler, and has something like charisma that captivates her subjects.

He always makes confident decisions and wears an elegance that seems to know his nobility.

It is not learned, but something that must be innate. That is the emperor’s lumber.

Even that arrogant temperament is like a by-product that eventually follows those who rule.

Those who follow Selaha rejoice and kiss her toes.

“…”

Penia did not immediately respond to Selaha’s words.

Selaha has already tried to break Ed’s loyalty several times, but has failed. These are just words to shake Penia.

However, there was no way Fenia knew all about the process.

Just, a strange anxiety blooms.

Anyway, the opponent is that Ed Roth Taylor. The conversation with Penia has already ended. She was determined that she would never be coaxed by Sela Ha, and she was sure that no matter what she did, she would not break that tenacity.

However, Ed is also Ed, but Selahah is also Selahah.

She is a girl who plundered everything she thought would be eternal and lived a life of her own accord.

Numerous servants who pledged their loyalty to the end in the face of any ordeal were led by Selaha’s vision and charisma. And, after the ability and usefulness were exhausted, it was abandoned like a devoted mate to Selaha who lost interest.

Fenia already knows through many experiences.

A sense of loss about what was taken away. The vacancy is painfully felt to the extent that it is on a different level from the original.

Because he is the younger sister of Princess Selaha, who grew up plundering other people’s property, he knows much better.

And it is only then that he begins to realize the strange peace and reassurance he felt while having Ed Roth Taylor under his command.

You have to realize it after losing it to know that it is too late.

Her relationship with Ed Rosteyler hasn’t always been smooth.

Rather, it is not strange that Ed Roth Taylor holds a grudge against Princess Penia. Ed and Fenia’s relationship started with hostility.

In fact, it was strange that Fenia was so cooperative. The relationship between Fenia and Ed was actually supported by Ed’s understanding.

The moment you realize that you can lose it, the uneasiness that strikes behind you is out of control.

At first, it was a plan to use Ed to shake Sellaha’s power.

“Looks like you messed up your brain a bit to try to separate me from the Elphelan family, Fenia.”

However, Selaha’s attitude, as if she had seen through even that, imprints a new possibility in Fenia’s mind.

“I’m sorry, but if you think you’re going to fall for such a petty plan, you’re making a big mistake.”

It is a big mistake to think that everything will go the way you think.

Leaving such a message behind, Princess Selaha stood up and left the audience room.

“…”

Princess Fenia, who had been left behind, sat alone for a while, not even moving.

There was only silence in the waiting room.