#228. City of Rebellion (1)
The representative exhibition awards ceremony ended successfully.
Celebrities you’d only seen in magazines showed up and asked to shake our hands.
He also received praise from the royal family members who run the Imperial Foundation.
‘They told me to become a magician directly under the imperial family after I graduated… … It was difficult to answer.’
Apart from winning the championship trophy, I also received the ‘Best Student Award’.
It was an award given to the student representative who showed the best performance in the competition.
What was disappointing was that there was no prize money and only a large trophy was received.
‘I can’t sell it anywhere… … It’ll just take up space.’
Kaisel won the Best Professor Award, giving the Ars Magna Academy a monopoly on key categories.
The Obsidian Tower, Horus Academy of Magic, and the Holy Spirit Monastery also received a few awards, but they were all awards of little significance.
I felt like I had to give away at least one because it would be too frustrating not to receive anything.
‘Still, I guess everyone got some benefit.’
Although ultimately defeated, Matap put up a nearly equal fight against the Academy.
At Horus Magic Academy, Edlamedes fought until the end and showed the prowess of one of the top ten magicians on the continent.
The Holy Spirit Order… …although the results in the representative battle were not good, they were able to withdraw from the Lorenzo Toscana affair through a backroom deal with Caisel.
The audience’s response was also favorable, and it could be said that everyone finished this representative match without any losses.
Of course, it was our academy that benefited the most.
“Everyone worked hard in this representative match.”
After wrapping up the after-party, we returned to the hotel late in the evening.
Kaisel praised us again and began talking about future plans.
“It has been confirmed that we will leave Lublin tomorrow morning. So tomorrow is free time.”
Apart from this representative match, Kaisel seemed to have many people to meet.
It seemed that there was official business and also Golden Cross-related work.
“Those who want to rest at the hotel can rest, and those who want to tour Lublin can do so at an appropriate pace.”
After giving a few words of caution, Kaisel headed to his room.
We also went back to our rooms to rest.
“Then Mart, you can use the bathroom first.”
When I gave up the shower turn to Mart, who also shared room 404, Mart shook her head.
“No. Since Eriol was the one who had a hard time in the representative match today, Eriol can go first.”
“You don’t have to worry about that.”
“As I said yesterday, it’s easier to do it later. I wish Eriol wouldn’t mind.”
“Um… Okay.”
I think it would be more awkward for a man to use a bathroom that he had already used, but that didn’t seem to be the case for Mart.
Rather, it seemed that she felt more uncomfortable when a man entered the bathroom she had used.
“Then I’ll wash first.”
“You don’t have to say it all.”
I left Mart behind, who spoke in a harsh voice, and went into the bathroom.
* * *
After seeing Eriol enter the bathroom, Mart stretched on the chair in the guest room.
Although Marthe usually tries to maintain a neat appearance, she still relaxes her shoulders when no one is around.
“We won……”
Mart did not participate in this representative match.
This is because since Kaisel chose an attack-oriented tactic focusing on quick attacks, Mart, who specialized in auxiliary magic, was not suitable for the tactic.
That doesn’t mean Mart was just playing around. He’s been a sparring partner for a while now, and he’s been doing his best to help out in various areas, including equipment maintenance, today.
That’s why we could share the joy of victory together.
“Huh huh……”
Mart smiled slightly.
Since it was a situation where I didn’t have to worry about what other people thought, I laughed naturally.
“It was really… amazing.”
What Mart pictured in his mind was Eriol fighting the opposing professors together with Kaisel.
I knew Eriol was good at this type of match, but he fought better than I expected.
“The operation was effective and…….”
It was worth spending the night brainstorming with Eriol to come up with a plan.
Feeling satisfied, Mart closed her eyes and smiled.
“hey…….”
Just then the guest room door opened.
It was Ingrid, who was staying in room 403 next door.
“Shouldn’t you at least knock, Ingrid?”
“Oh, is Mr. Mart there? And Mr. Eriol?”
“Eriol is taking a shower.”
“Oh, I see……”
Ingrid hesitated as she closed the door.
“What do you want to do?”
“No, that’s it.”
“……?”
What are you trying to say?
His attitude was different than usual.
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“Ma, Mr. Mart, I’m good at keeping secrets, aren’t I?”
“Based on what I’ve seen so far, it doesn’t seem like that’s the case.”
“I’ll keep it a secret, so please be honest with me.”
Ingrid said, ignoring Marthe’s bitter words.
“I have no intention of meddling with Mr. Mart and Mr. Eriol about this, and I have no intention of telling anyone else. I just need to know for sure so I can keep it a secret or be considerate….”
“What on earth are you talking about?”
“therefore…….”
Ingrid asked, lowering her voice.
“Are you going out with Mr. Eriol?”
“…….”
Mart was speechless.
Why are you suddenly saying that?
“Ingrid, I don’t know why you’re saying that, but…….”
“I, I know everything! I saw it all, so you don’t have to act like a fool!”
Ingrid said, waving her arms.
“What on earth did you see?”
“How can I say that with my own mouth! Please answer with a yes or no answer first!”
“…….”
Mart felt his head start to hurt.
I knew he was a kid who often said strange things, but… … he seems to be delusional again.
‘I’m dating Eriol. That can’t happen.’
Mart was a fan of Eriol.
I used to be an anti-fan after learning about Eriol’s complicated romantic relationships, but now I feel like I’m a fan again.
It is true that I respect Eriol and feel satisfied that we can stay close and work together like this.
But that doesn’t mean I want to date her? It wasn’t like that.
‘I admire Eriol’s abilities, but I don’t particularly like him as a man.’
The reason I don’t like seeing Eriol flirting with other girls is because I simply want her to focus on her studies.
It’s nothing more, nothing less.
‘It’s not jealousy at all.’
Mart opened his mouth, concluding for himself.
“Let me be clear so there is no misunderstanding.”
“Yes, yes.”
“I never dated Ariel. I will never date him again.”
He said it so confidently.
But Ingrid had a dubious look on her face.
“Really?”
“That’s what I said.”
“Ha, but Mr. Mart and Mr. Eriol slept together…….”
“Sleeping together?”
It was ridiculous.
Wasn’t it Ingrid who first said that it was okay to sleep in the same room as a boy?
Now that I think about it, does that mean it was such a ridiculous thing?
‘I wonder if he started to have doubts because I’ve been staying in the same room with him for several days without any complaints.’
As expected, Ingrid has a great imagination, no, a great delusion.
Eventually, I realized that it was all Ingrid’s fault, so I didn’t even bother explaining it.
“Just because you slept together a few times doesn’t mean you’re dating.”
“……!”
Why is that?
Ingrid looked shocked after hearing Mart’s words.
“Just because we slept together a few times doesn’t mean we’re dating…?”
“Yes, we’re not dating, so just know that.”
After saying that, Mart sighed.
“Ingrid, are you doing this because you want to date Eriol? If that’s the case, then do as you wish. Eriol and I aren’t really dating.”
Of course, if you actually tried to date, I would do everything I could to prevent you from doing so… … but I just blurted that out because I was annoyed.
“Ugh, ugh…….”
But Ingrid’s reaction was strange.
He was wide-open in shock.
“Wow, Mr. Mart… was that kind of person!”
“yes?”
“I didn’t know she was such a free-spirited woman! I was completely wrong!”
“……?”
“I’m sorry! I’m sorry for wandering into the adult world where a child like me can’t get involved!”
After shouting like that, Ingrid quickly ran outside.
“What the heck is this….”
As Mart blankly stared at her back, Eriol, who had just finished showering, popped his head out of the bathroom.
“I think I heard Ingrid’s voice just now. What happened?”
“I don’t know either…….”
Feeling tired, Mart got up from her seat.
I just wanted to forget everything and take a shower.
* * *
Room 403.
As Charlotte came out of the shower and was looking in the mirror doing her skincare routine, the door opened wide and Ingrid came rushing in.
“Ingrid, where on earth have you been….”
“Sha, Charlotte!”
Ingrid held onto Charlotte’s dress and cried.
“Mr. Eriol, we have to rehabilitate Mr. Eriol!”
“What are you talking about?”
“I can only trust Charlotte and Senia! We have to bring Eriol back to the world of pure love!”
“…….”
“Mr. Eriol right now, you’re completely… ahhh!”
“Wash up and go to sleep.”
Charlotte grabbed Ingrid’s head.
“I’m tired so I’ll go to bed right away. We’ll talk about your useless fantasies tomorrow.”
“Miss Charlotte…!”
Charlotte lay down on the bed and covered herself with the blanket, leaving Ingrid to cry.
* * *
Room 401.
Senia, who was staying alone in a double room, lay down on the bed after taking a shower.
And then he hugged his pillow and muttered to himself.
“Starting tomorrow morning… a bookstore date with Eriol.”
He muttered to himself and laughed heartily.
I’ve been to bookstores with Ariol many times before, but this time it was different.
After purchasing the new book, “The Youngest Son of a Political Family,” at the Electsant Bookstore and receiving a store discount… …the two of us were planning to tour Lublin.
“It looks like everyone else is just going to rest tomorrow morning, so the two of you can go.”
The representative match is over.
Now you can relax and spend time with Ariol.
“We talked about books together and ate delicious food… hehehe.”
All sorts of delusions were popping up in my head.
“So… this time, I’m definitely going to make progress in our relationship!”
This winter vacation, I’m going to become closer to Eriol.
As she made that pledge, Senia hugged her pillow tightly.
* * *
A dark back alley.
There, a girl in a fancy dress was moaning.
“Ah, damn it…….”
Barnia groaned, clutching her side.
Now blood was continuously flowing out of her side.
Even though I tried to stop the bleeding with magic, the bleeding did not stop.
“That woman from the Trigger family… was she hiding her power during the representative match?”
Julia Trigger.
As a student at Horus Magic Academy, she participated in this representative tournament and attacked Varnia, who was riding in a carriage.
Showing overwhelming skills that cannot even be compared to his performance in the representative match.
“Damn, I wouldn’t normally get hit by a brat like that……”
Barnia was exhausted from the fierce battle with Eriol and Kaisel.
That’s why I couldn’t properly block Julia’s surprise attack.
Barnia, who allowed the preemptive strike, was stabbed in the side by Julia’s dagger… … and soon became poisoned by an unknown poison.
“It’s completely indecipherable. What kind of poison is it…?”
Barnia was resistant to most poisons, and could even cure poisons she wasn’t resistant to.
But Julia’s poison was impossible to detoxify no matter what.
In the end, Barnia was unable to properly repel Julia and had no choice but to flee.
While running away from Julia, who kept chasing me… … I ended up in a back alley like this.
“I can’t help it. It hurts my pride, but I have to ask someone for help…….”
It was really humiliating, but… … the first thing that came to mind was Kaisel’s face.
There is no way Kaisel would be involved in such an assassination, so he would readily assist you if asked.
Even though we were growling at each other, there was that much trust.
“No. Why would I think like this….”
By now, the subordinates and students would have finished the awards ceremony and returned to the hotel.
It is right to join them, get treatment, and find ways to cope.
When I came to that conclusion and got up.
Suddenly I felt a presence.
“……!”
Did Julia chase after me?
What caught Barnia’s eye as she turned her head in a hurry was a man with a sturdy build.
“Vladimir!”
A man ranked second in the Magic Tower hierarchy, nicknamed the ‘Iron-Blooded Monarch’.
He was standing there blankly, staring at Barnia.
“You, how on earth did I get here…….”
Anyway, it turned out well.
Feeling relieved by the appearance of her dependable subordinate, Varnia tried to approach Vladimir.
But, right then.
“…….”
Vladimir raised his hand silently.
He turned his palm towards Barnia as if telling her not to approach any further.
“Vladimir, what are you doing now….”
The moment when Barnia flinched and felt uneasy.
Blood-red magic gushed from Vladimir’s fingertips and pierced through Varnia’s limbs.
