Episode 42
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The two things I asked of the president were not done immediately after I uttered the words.
Of course, both of them required administrative work, so it took some time.
First of all, we received a definite answer that our vampire brat’s second request for admission to the academy would be processed today or tomorrow, and our first request for a mansion in the suburbs would be processed within two hours.
But what should I say about this?
I should say that I feel like our inspiration cares about me more than I thought.
Charlotte’s admission was irrelevant, but I suddenly had the feeling that this mansion, no matter how I looked at it, would be a place where our father-in-law could monitor and check on me at any time.
Besides, the inspiration also said this.
‘I know it’s hard to say, but the mansion I can help you with is quite large. If you’d rather clean it yourself, that’s fine, but if not, I’d like to send a few people to help you take care of the house. What do you think?’
Of course, I smiled brightly and nodded at the inspiration’s words.
What about management?
The intention is so obvious that I just burst out laughing.
It seems like the word surveillance is just wrapped up in management, but it doesn’t really matter.
surveillance?
Either way.
Since we’re already monitoring, I wish they would increase the number of personnel.
Use them as errand boys.
Anyway, given the circumstances, I’m currently walking around the academy with Charlotte and my teacher.
Charlotte, who first entered the academy, had an expression on her face as if she was looking at a new world with strange creatures, but her teacher was a little different.
A huge magic tower in front of you.
The Master, looking up at the huge, pointed tower, said:
[The original name of that building was ‘Black Tower’. But now the black has disappeared and it has become just an ordinary ‘Matap’.]
Also, he left these comments on the large playground near the rooftop.
[This playground was originally a place where black magicians practiced their black magic, but now it has become a simple playground for physical training.]
There was no need to doubt the words of the Master, who was living history itself.
Simply put, the Master’s words are the truth in themselves.
[By the way, didn’t you say you didn’t like the fact that my name wasn’t on the list of founders?]
“Yes, it was.”
[This is why.]
The era in which my teacher lived and the era in which I live now had one thing in common.
Then and now, ‘black magic’ is despised and rejected.
All disciplines, including forensics, magic, and administration, each have their own goals.
I don’t intend to list them all.
One thing I want to mention is black magic.
Black magic is a discipline that studies the mind, soul, or body of another living being with the greatest purpose of forcing, destroying, or binding them.
That is why the form of magic or formula appears in the form of ‘curse’, ‘destruction’, and ‘covenant’.
The problem is that the methods and approaches are very dark.
They can control corpses, steal others’ minds, and even destroy or annihilate the souls of living beings.
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The magic that makes your stomach churn just by hearing the word is black magic.
That is why, from the past to the present, most people have feared black magic.
So they despise it, reject it, and try to ignore it.
Why did the Master disappear from the list of founders? There is only one reason.
Because he was a warlock.
Why is the Master, the great hero who led and handled most of the things Julius did, not known by name?
It’s simple.
Because he was a warlock.
It’s funny when you think about it.
These X-god bastards of this world simply ignored the great hero who brought an end to the glorious era of monster rule and ushered in the era of humans on the continent, and erased his name from history simply because he used black magic.
And Julius Teslan, who tolerated this, stole the Master’s reputation and made the Master fall into terrible loneliness.
A dog like a dog.
[My emotions are fluctuating.]
I wonder if it was tea.
I turned my head and looked at my teacher.
[Are you getting angry on my behalf?]
“yes.”
The teacher, who was watching my expression, gently stroked my hair with his bare arm.
[As I said when I entered here, it is a story of the past.]
“Still, I think it’s necessary to remember.”
[It’s a story of the past, a story forgotten.]
“That’s why I think we need to remember it even more.”
[… … That one looks like me.]
He stopped talking and looked into the Master’s eyes.
What do you mean, they look similar?
[Someone in the past called me stubborn. Now I understand that a little.]
I know who that someone is.
Julius Teslan.
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A name that cannot be separated from the teacher.
I just turned my head away.
If I hadn’t done that, my teacher, who was skilled at detecting emotional expressions, would have realized that I was getting more angry than angry.
No, maybe you already noticed.
“Boss, am I going to come here from now on?”
Just then our little one changes the subject.
He answered, lightly ruffling the little boy’s hair with one hand.
“okay.”
“… … .”
The atmosphere is a bit strange.
When I turned my head, the little boy was looking down with a slightly complicated expression on his face.
No, you were just sitting there waiting in front of the Dean’s Office, so why are you suddenly like this?
“I actually never thought of something like this.”
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“what?”
“The Academy is said to be a place where only the chosen ‘humans’ attend… … As you know, Boss, I’m not human.”
The little boy’s voice was heavy.
It was also gloomy, dark, and almost threatening to burst into tears if you touched it even slightly.
“So what?”
“yes?”
“Are you upset about being a vampire? Do you wish you were human instead?”
The little boy, who had been hesitating for a moment, shook his head slightly.
My gaze as I look down at that brat becomes a little complicated.
I hate to say this myself, but our little one is such a pitiful child.
The Royal Family is the oldest family among the vampire race, and is literally a royal family that has sat on the throne for generations.
But what happened to that royal family now?
Just because they left the Demon Forest, their race was nearly wiped out, and in the process, the boy lost his father, and his only remaining mother died on the bed in a shabby house in the corner of Ascendible City.
If you think about it, this is not just miserable, it’s terrible, no, it’s worse.
“Don’t be shaken and be proud of who you are.”
“Pride?”
“Yes, pride. Don’t be bound by being human or vampire. ‘Charlotte de Royale’, that’s you. Even if you are of direct royal blood, the true ancestor, and the future king of the vampire clan, you are you.”
The little boy looks up at me with his colorful eyes.
“I always keep my promises once I make them. So listen carefully. I will take responsibility for you. If you want to be king, I will make you king. If you ask me to help rebuild the vampire clan, I will help you. If you have any difficulties, tell me anything. I will solve it all. So don’t ever think like that again. You don’t have to envy humans.”
“… …Thank you. But my mother said that.”
“What did you say?”
“There is no such thing as a free lunch.”
I almost burst out laughing.
There is no such thing as a free lunch.
How simple and clear the truth is.
“That’s right, there’s no such thing as a free lunch.”
“There is nothing I can do for you, Boss.”
That is true to some extent.
“Later, very later, I’ll ask you to do something, and I just need you to help me with it. It’s not difficult, so don’t worry.”
I never said out loud what it was.
I didn’t want to burden anyone with unnecessary burden, and it could be a difficult task depending on the person taking on the task.
Of course, for a kid from the ‘future’, that wouldn’t be a difficult task.
Then the little boy smiles and nods.
As I ruffle the little one’s hair once more, I feel the Master’s gaze on my shoulder.
Oh, really.
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“Why are you looking at me so proudly?”
[That’s pretty sweet of a child talking to a child.]
He shrugged.
[I also learned something new about your view of racial differences, which is that you focus most on ‘identity’. I thought you were just a twisted-up guy, but you seem a little different.]
I don’t know if this is a compliment or an insult.
just.
“I will take that as a compliment.”
At my words, the teacher habitually tapped me on the head.
So I started walking again with the teacher and the child.
The academy is larger than you think.
It’s not just wide, it’s really wide.
There were also parks, and some places had flower gardens like the Marquis’ rose garden.
I walked towards the park with my master and the vampire kid.
At that time, I was taking a deep breath and enjoying the leisure time.
Phew! Phew!
Phew! Phew!
The sound of a sword cutting through the air is heard, along with a hot breath.
Who could it be?
I walked towards where the sound came from and I could see.
A man swinging a sword while sweating like rain.
I was about to pass by, but ended up stopping.
Because the teacher was pulling my ear with one hand.
It feels like they’re just going to take a look around.
Looking around again, I saw a bench nearby.
I sat down on the bench and stared blankly at the ‘male student’ who was practicing.
I don’t know his exact age, but he looks like he’s around my age.
About 16? 17?
He must have done a lot of weight training, as his entire body was covered in very firm muscles. Above all, he was about 190cm tall. He seemed to be at least that tall, and he seemed to weigh over 90kg.
I know it’s a bit odd to say this myself, but is that a person?
The oldest I can remember is 17 years old, but my height is 190cm?
He’s not even finished growing yet, and he’s already 190.
If you feed it well, it will probably grow to about 2 meters tall.
An innocent face and a huge body.
Quite a bit, the unbalanced nature seems to have a strange charm.
I quietly raised my mana.
Now that we’ve seen the body, let’s take a look at mana sensitivity.
Once you focus your mana on your eyes, you can vaguely feel the boy’s talents and limitations.
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And then, I was a little disappointed.
Currently in 2 circles, maximum growth potential is around 4 circles.
If nothing unexpected happens, he is definitely a talent that can grow to Circle 4.
Judging by his size and appearance, he seems to be around 3rd or 4th grade.
As I turned my head, I saw the teacher staring intently at the male student.
What could it be?
