Episode 108. Imperial tour (2)
The Royal Academy welcomes the new semester.
Most of the students who had declared to postpone attending school showed up at the last minute, making it possible to operate to some extent.
To date, about two-thirds of students have completed their return to school compared to the previous semester, and this is expected to normalize over time.
Nevertheless, an empty seat.
No matter what the situation was, it was truly the same student’s position.
Although he likes being at the academy so much that he doesn’t move even when vacation comes, let alone going home, he never shows up to class.
For Arin, who couldn’t help but look at the situation, it was just a strange feeling.
The moment all classes scheduled for today were over, Arin got up immediately and headed to the Royal Building where her dormitory was located.
In addition, it was also a place where the owner of the empty seat was located.
“… … !”
Arin arrived at the main gate of the Royal Hall and encountered a familiar face.
“Senior Arin?”
It was Lunav.
Arin hesitated for a moment at the unexpected meeting.
“It looks like class is over?”
“Yeah, that’s right. But what’s going on at the Royal Pavilion?”
I hadn’t asked her why yet, but I felt like I knew roughly why she came here.
“I came to see Senior Xian.”
“Ho, is there any reason… … ?”
“There is nothing in particular. “I just want to see your face?”
Arin was at a loss for words as she moved her eyebrows as if there was a problem.
What’s even funnier is that there weren’t any guardian knights around to protect her.
“You really came alone?”
“yes. I left everyone behind. “I don’t think there’s a need to bring members of my academy with me when I’m meeting with a senior.”
The more I looked at her, the more I couldn’t help but think that she was truly amazing.
“Are you also here to see Senior Xian?”
“uh? Well, that’s right! Since Xian didn’t show up for class again, I thought I’d just visit him… … .”
“IM jealous. It would be nice if I could live near Senior Xian like Senior Arin… … .”
Lunav seemed genuinely envious.
“That’s not necessarily true. Even so, seeing your face is like picking a star in the sky… … .”
The two girls eventually made their way in and arrived in front of Xian’s room.
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Despite the clear ringing, there was no news from inside.
“Isn’t that strange? Normally, Brian would come out, right?”
Of the ten times I visited, Brian welcomed me nine times.
I didn’t really expect there to be anyone this time either, but today it felt like there was no one in the room itself.
The moment I thought it was strange and was about to knock on it again,
“It’s an empty room right now. no one is here.”
A deep male voice was heard from behind.
“Aaaah!”
Arin naturally turned her head and screamed in surprise.
“what? Why are you screaming! Would you ever drop someone from a window?”
He too shouted in surprise.
“Why, why are you doing that there!?”
“why? “I was just doing a normal abdominal workout?!”
“Who in the world exercises their abs by hanging from a railing?”
“… … ?”
Lunav wondered if she was seeing a normal scene.
A large man was looking at them through the hallway window, leaning upside down like a bat.
“Who, someone? “That person?”
At first glance, I didn’t think he was a student.
“You’ve probably heard the name too. Set Shahar Khan… … .”
“Prince of Sand?”
The first prince of the Kingdom of Spania.
He was evaluated as having the highest level of potential from the time he entered school, but now, along with Xian, he was the problem student who did not show up to class the most.
“Anyway, there’s no one in that room right now. “I heard that guy Xian applied for a short-term leave of absence.”
It was unexpected news for Arin and Lunabro.
“Short-term leave of absence? So suddenly? The reason is?”
“How would I even know that?”
He, too, must have been disappointed by Xian’s absence, and let out a deep sigh.
“I am indeed. I ran over at once thinking we should spar, but we went out and had fun. “Should I take a leave of absence at this point?”
However, unlike Sian, his current situation meant that if he missed any more classes, he could be subject to a punishment worse than suspension.
“Suddenly without saying a word… … .”
Although I was worried about the sudden news, I also felt sad.
What on earth happened that he disappeared along with his family members?
It was a pity for Arin that they had not yet completely shared each other’s feelings.
“I feel a little sad.”
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It was the same for Lunav.
* * *
Emperor Dione usually did not bring many guards with him when he went on tour.
The capital was Suji, but in fact, among the troops, there were not many knights who could compete directly with the emperor and defeat him.
Rather, the emperor’s power was so strong that it would not be an exaggeration to say that he alone could protect the entire bodyguard.
But the children were different.
Although he is said to have inherited the blood of the emperor, he still lacks many things.
It was inevitable that more troops would be attached to a trip without an emperor than usual.
A carriage arrived at the border gate, revealing the 3rd and 4th princes, members of the imperial family.
“Ha, never thought I’d be breathing the dirty air of this wire again. “It’s such a new feeling.”
“Stay safe, Nerovian. “We didn’t come here to have fun.”
“Yes, yes, I know.”
Unlike the somewhat carefree 4th Prince Nerobien, the 3rd Prince Fabian’s face was full of determination.
They had also previously participated in a tour of the front lines with the emperor.
The brothers stuck out their tongues in a gloomy atmosphere that was no different from back then.
Soon, another member of the imperial family appeared behind them.
“How are you, sister? “How do you feel about stepping into the frontline area for the first time?”
The person in charge of this trip was Second Princess Violet Sebellus.
“… … .”
She could hardly take her eyes off the surrounding scenery, as if the desolate, lifeless space was both unfamiliar and fascinating.
“I really don’t understand. What on earth did Brother Ruinel believe in and entrust this trip to Sister Violette? “It will be a good thing if you don’t faint when you see the demon beasts.”
Despite Nerobien’s somewhat impure words and actions, Fabian did not particularly stop him.
Rather, as if he sympathized with those words, he was also looking at Violette with eyes full of distrust.
“I don’t know anything else, but why are there so many troops on your side?”
Unlike themselves, who were members of the same imperial family, the second princess had more guardian knights by her side.
“From what I heard, the Quizel family sent additional guardian knights for Violet. Unlike his eldest brother, he must have been very careful because he was a bloodline that could die young at any time.”
Although the knights deployed on the tour were all members of the Imperial Army, their origins were not the same.
Most of Princess Violet’s guardian knights were knights of the Quizel family drawn from her maternal family.
When the second princess’s visit was decided, they were suddenly dispatched by the Quisel family, and some say that they were sent by Kundel, a powerful figure in the family and the current president of the Royal Academy.
“Aren’t you uncomfortable with the atmosphere around you?”
A blonde man with a profound beauty approached the second princess.
“It’s just something new…” … . “For me, it’s a completely unfamiliar place I’ve never experienced before.”
The red sky would be unfamiliar to her, who was like a flower in a greenhouse.
Violette accepted the lonely air of the front line without any filter, without any sign of discomfort or fear.
“I am once again aware of my position. “I need to take full responsibility and complete this trip so as not to lose the trust of Abama and Onii-sama.”
A firm determination was visible on the princess’s face.
In response, the man lowered his head and said.
“We will do our best to ensure a smooth visit for the princess.”
Violet responded with a faint smile.
“thank you. Prince Eshel… … .”
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Ellis’ first mission from the Knights of Light was as follows.
Protect the imperial family during the imperial tour.
It was a kind of support mission to prepare for any unpleasant events that might occur with the imperial knights.
The mission itself was a very honorable task, but Ellis couldn’t help but have doubts.
Not only are there not a small number of troops stationed at the front, but there are also so many guards for the imperial army, so is reinforcements really necessary?
Just in case, it would still be an explanation.
But I couldn’t understand this one thing at all.
‘Why is Eshel here?’
Eshel accompanied the 2nd princess as an attendant.
It could be seen as a very unexpected combination since they had not previously been in contact with each other.
Did the first prince, with whom he was close, ask for a favor?
Unlike Ellis, who was confused, Duke Berthe welcomed the imperial family with a face full of joy.
“It’s been a long time since I last saw you. Since you have all grown up so well, His Majesty must be very reassured.”
“We are just grateful to you for allowing us to tour despite our shortcomings.”
Although they were in a high position, the princess and the princes showed respect to the duke, who was the protector of the continent and a close friend of the emperor.
In fact, the Duke’s appearance now seemed strange to Ellis.
Because they knew better than anyone else the dangers of the front lines, they did not even allow their children to enter except for knights whose skills were certified.
It was uncharacteristic of the duke to easily allow his young children to visit without an emperor.
“Elise?”
Cecilia came to her side.
“Could you come for a moment?”
It looked like he had something to say.
Ellis glanced cautiously in Eshel’s direction and then followed her.
Behind the barracks, where thick dust swirls.
After confirming that no one was around, Cecilia quickly whispered something into Ellis’ ear.
Ellis, who couldn’t help but react, jumped up and asked back.
“This was something that Eshel directly asked my father for?!”
The sound must have been too loud, so Cecilia held up her finger to dissuade him.
“yes. Since she will be in charge of the entourage, she is said to have directly requested Princess Violette’s visit to Duke Berthe and Prince Louisel. Conscious of this, the Empress sent Princes Fabian and Nerobien.”
“Why did you volunteer to perform?”
Cecilia just shook her head without saying a word.
It meant that he didn’t even know about it.
“It certainly wouldn’t have happened for no reason… … .”
Ellis held her head and sighed.
“I’m saying this out of concern for the old woman, but I wonder if you’re paying too much attention… … . “Isn’t it possible that the 1st Prince, who is close to Eshel, asked for this on his behalf?”
“I wish it were that way. I hope I’m just thinking wrong… … .”
Despite Cecilia’s concerns, Ellis shook her head and said,
“But, I don’t think that’s true… … .”
For Ellis, whose suspicions about Eshel had not disappeared after the imperial banquet, this unexplained behavior further stimulated her anxious mind.
“It definitely seems like something is wrong… … .”
Not knowing when or where it started, Ellis was devastated.
‘Do you know, Sian?’
The face of the youngest child, full of life, kept flashing before my eyes.
“You were here, Ellis… … .”
“… … !”
For a moment, Ellis’ heart sank and she hurriedly raised her head.
Drops of sweat flowing continuously between the armor and the skin.
It felt like my body reacted before my head.
“Uh, are you Eshel?”
It was Eshel who had been by the princess’s side just a moment ago.
Ellis tried to control her expression and desperately suppressed her anxiety.
Unlike her, who was very nervous, Eshel’s face looked very calm.
“Can I talk to you for a moment?”
(Continued in the next part)
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