Episode 002
Imperial family. Prince. Princess.
Usually, things with the letter ‘hwang’ tend to have noble and dignified power.
But things were a little different in the Empire.
The royal family…
There were more than expected.
‘Aren’t there more than 100 children of the emperor now?’
No matter how much the royal family was making a fuss, if only the emperor’s direct descendants had three-digit numbers, it had to be seen as a bit of a problem.
At that point, even if Lee Han sneaks into the imperial palace, wouldn’t the emperor think that he is his child?
Just as Lee Han was punished by having to work hard in life for being born later than his brothers, the emperor’s children were the same.
If you aren’t born first…
there was nothing.
In some ways, it could be said to be harsher than Lee Han.
In the Wardanaz family, the head of the family remembered the names of his children and took care of them.
However, the royal family had to manage their own lives without such attention.
Of course, even if it was rotten, the royal bloodline was quite powerful in front of the commoners…
As it happens, those around here are descendants of prominent families in the empire.
There was no need for them to bow down to a prince they had never heard of.
Right now, Yoner Meikin is probably in a better situation than most of the royal family.
But why does Yoner go out and accompany the prince like that?
‘…is he a little stupid?’
Ihan thought that if Yoner had heard, he would have been angry.
In fact, when I looked around, I saw several boys and girls laughing at Yoner.
It was a mockery that asked, “Why do you serve the prince when you have the dignity of a nobleman?”
The pride of the imperial nobility was no less than that of the imperial family.
In fact, once you reached the level of a great nobleman, even the emperor could not treat you carelessly.
“okay. okay.”
However, Lee Han accepted Makin’s offer.
‘It’s nothing bad.’
It was Makin who was being laughed at, but Lee Han, who received the offer, didn’t particularly get ridiculed.
And just because the prince is aloof, there is no need to start an argument from the first meeting.
In this world, if you become friends with someone, it will help you later.
“…thank you! thank god!”
Makin smiled like a bright ray of sunshine. Lee Han was puzzled when he was so happy.
“why?”
“Three people have already rejected my offer.”
“……”
Lee Han slightly regretted that he should have rejected Makin’s offer.
* * *
Prince Kainando was the 97th prince.
As there were several brothers and sisters born around the same time, there was some speculation that he was actually the 101st, but Guyando strongly insisted that he was the 97th. She clearly didn’t want to go to third place.
Aside from that, Gai Nando was a fairly immature member of the royal family.
At 15, you were considered an adult, but not everyone is equally mature.
It was clear that he had not yet realized that the royal family had little value in this school.
“Did you hear? Lee Han?? “That bastard rejected my offer?”
“okay. okay. “I heard.”
“How dare you??”
“Even Gainan doesn’t know how precious you are.”
“What is honor?”
Gainando looked at Lee Han in confusion.
Lee Han glanced at Gainando and nodded with a kind smile.
At that moment, Gainando’s evaluation within Lee Han went down one level, but Gainando did not notice.
“Respect means that one’s status is high and precious.”
“ah. “It suits me.”
“yes.”
“Anyway, you rejected my offer and are talking to Aden Arth! “It’s really insulting…!”
Aden Arth.
The student Gainando pointed to, Aden Arth, was also a member of the royal family. She was probably the 43rd or 44th princess.
‘The atmosphere itself is different.’
Long, flowing silver hair and bright blue eyes. An intelligent and elegant face.
The princess chilled the surroundings just by standing still and silent.
The princess, who naturally exuded such a dignified aura, had no choice but to be respected by students from noble families.
Besides, Aden Arth is probably…
‘You probably didn’t ask someone to call you like Gainando did.’
Even if the noble children were proud, they were not so rude that they ignored the royal family directly speaking to them.
If Gainando had just gone and talked to him and acted friendly, many people would have gathered.
“Can you take care of it later?”
Gainando said while looking at Lee Han.
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Compared to his peers, Lee Han was tall and built.
It was only natural that I continued to learn swordsmanship.
The fists are stronger among the boys and girls who gathered to become wizards but have not learned a single magic properly.
Of course, Lee Han had no intention of fighting with others for the pride of Gainando.
“Gainando.”
“huh?”
“A noble being does not cause trouble to others.”
“It’s not bullying, it’s punishment…”
“anyway. Noble beings don’t do that. “Think about it carefully.”
“Hmm.”
Gai Nando looked worried at Lee Han’s words. When he heard it, he seemed a bit undignified.
“Then Lee Han. “What do you think I should do?”
“It’s a generous forgiveness.”
“…Anything else than that?”
“Applying for a duel directly is also an option.”
“joy. “I must forgive you generously.”
Gainando, perhaps not wanting to duel directly, made a quick decision.
Lee Han discovered Gai Nando’s strengths in that appearance.
The point was that it was simpler than I thought.
“and. you are amazing Breaking down Gai Nando’s stubbornness.”
Yoner spoke with a surprised expression. Lee Han asked curiously.
“Why are you moving with Gainando?”
“He’s a relative. cousin.”
“But there’s no need to listen to those words one by one, right? “If it’s the Makin family…”
Before I could ask any more questions, a loud voice echoed throughout the hall.
-Did you talk well, you iron heads! You can stop talking now. We’ll be able to talk about it for years to come.
“!”
The same voice that was heard from the front door earlier was heard, and a huge skull appeared in the middle of the hall.
A skull with blazing eye lights that spread tremendous magical power.
‘rich!’
A great wizard who became undead to overcome death.
That was Rich.
Lee Han had only heard rumors, but it was his first time seeing Richie. Other students also murmured in amazement.
-Give me one problem. Why do I call you ironheads?
Adenart raised his hand. Gai Nando glared disapprovingly.
-Tell me.
“…Because the symbol of our new students is steel.”
-excellent. I give your dorm 10 points!
“Is there such a thing?”
-Of course not. If you want to become a wizard, you must first learn how to detect lies.
After realizing that he had been tricked, Ardenart blushed brightly.
-okay. The symbol of your first year is steel. Just as the symbol of second grade is bronze. Steel is hard, its quality varies depending on how it is made, and it is a useful item with a variety of uses. It is indeed a metal suitable for you first graders.
“Oh oh…”
“indeed.”
The boys and girls gathered were amazed at the words of the skeleton principal.
-You’re being fooled again! You idiots. The reason your symbol is steel is because you are bastards with nothing in your head. That’s why it’s an iron head! If you don’t believe me, knock. It will sound very good.
“……”
“……”
The atmosphere in the audience suddenly became cold.
Among the people here, there were many who had never been insulted like that.
But no one could argue.
That’s how enormous the presence of the skeleton principal was.
‘That’s amazing.’
Lee Han took a breath and exhaled.
After the skeleton principal appeared, the magic density around here went up like crazy, making it difficult to move.
It felt like I had entered a deep, deep sea.
‘Still… I think I can move. okay. It moves somehow.’
As Lee Han wriggled, the skeleton principal turned his gaze to look at Lee Han.
-…?
Eyes that see something strange.
Lee Han immediately corrected his posture and stood upright.
I came in to come out with a diploma and connections, but I couldn’t be recognized by the principal from my freshman year.
-I think I spoke too harshly to the future of the empire that has come a long way.
The skeleton principal’s voice softened. Some people were slightly relieved to hear those words, but Lee Han was not fooled.
‘He must be a little crazy.’
They say you lose something when you become a lich, but it was clear that the Skeleton Headmaster lost a lot of things.
When Lee Han was in graduate school in his previous life, a professor in the next lab came to mind.
The professor’s eyes seemed to be filled with madness, just like that skeleton principal…
‘no. I think that Richie is better than that professor.’
When I thought about it that way, it seemed like the skeleton principal was surprisingly worth dealing with.
-ruler! The best chefs in this academy prepared a dinner for you a day in advance. Although it is not enough, I hope you enjoy this dinner and relieve the fatigue accumulated from your trip. After the meal, warm blankets and a bed are waiting for you in the dormitory…
One or two fat boys drooled at those words.
What kind of dinner is this? In the western style of the Empire, well-raised chickens were coated in flour, added with oil, butter, onions, salt, pepper, etc., and poured over with wine to simmer the chicken, or gratins with plenty of béchamel sauce were also good.
In my current mood, I felt like I could eat just a thick layer of cheese and butter and spread it on white bread.
Alternatively, it was nice to have fresh fish seasoned with red pepper paste and grilled over charcoal, in the style of the Eastern Empire.
Among eastern foods, I don’t eat noodles often because they are cheap, but I was hungry after the long journey, so I felt like I could eat them well if they were served now.
However, no food was served on the huge table in the hall.
“???”
-You’re being fooled again! You idiots! When will I come to my senses? What on earth is a wizard supposed to do?
‘Isn’t that crazy guy?’
Some weak freshmen cried out at the skeleton principal’s verbal abuse.
-ruler. Now let me tell you the rules. This academy is the cradle of wizards. And the biggest driving force behind growing a wizard is desire!
Along with the words, a shabby cloak, a shabby staff, and a shabby bundle of clothes appeared out of thin air.
-This is the school uniform you will be wearing.
As soon as those words were finished, black hard bread and cooled rice balls appeared out of thin air.
-This is the food you will eat and stay with.
“You’re too much…!”
When someone shouted without realizing it, the skeleton principal spoke in an excited voice.
-okay! I wanted that exact reaction! That food looks so tasteless? Learn magic quickly and get food with your own hands! Those clothes and cane look so trashy? Learn magic and get new clothes and a wand with your own hands! You can get this academy as much as you want!
“……”
Lee Han was astonished.
I had only heard rumors that Einrogard was harsh, but I had no idea it would be this severe.
In short, this is a school where the rule is that if you feel unfairly treated, improve your magic skills quickly!
‘Is it okay to do this?’
“joy. “All you have to do is bring the goods in from outside.”
One student with a c*cky attitude muttered with a tearful expression.
The skeleton principal shouted even more excitedly.
-okay! I wanted that reaction too. First graders are not allowed to go out! Don’t even think about asking upperclassmen for things! You won’t even be able to meet upperclassmen for a while!
“……”
“……”
-dissolution! Good luck to you, ironheads! I want to become a good wizard!
You can find more information about ‘Target’.
Even the skeleton principal didn’t say anything about that.
The prince, Gainando, stamped his feet in anger when the skeleton principal disappeared.
“Does this make sense?? How dare you treat people like us so carelessly? Lee Han! Aren’t you angry? Do you think people can live with clothes that a beggar would wear and food that a pig would eat??”
“uh? “Isn’t it okay?”
“……”
