Episode 207. The Princess and the Assassin (1)
Did you say that human nature does not change with age?
A person who should spend the rest of his life sitting somewhere in the fresh air is still proudly occupying the teaching profession.
Even though it’s not a huge place like the Royal Academy, it’s a small class of about 10 people, but if you say you’re doing it because you want to, who’s going to say anything?
Well, that’s why I came here.
“When I think about it, it’s funny. “Why did you think I knew the author of this book?”
“I didn’t come here with any certainty. However, isn’t the president a person with excellent observation skills who remembers every student who has passed through the academy? “I came here because I thought there might be someone who passed by.”
“You still have that snobby side.”
The president clicked his tongue and spoke as if nothing had changed at all.
“It’s okay if you’re not the author of the book. “Just tell me anything you know about the name Harpenkus.”
“okay. There was only one person. A student at the academy named Harpenkus… … .”
It is said that there is nothing more frustrating in life than making a fuss.
Still, it looks like I won’t be returning empty-handed.
“Coincidentally, it was probably around that time when you submitted your resignation letter. He was a commoner and an honorary nobleman, perhaps? “I remember that he was admitted through a special transfer process rather than as a regular freshman.”
“What was your name?”
“Mia Harpenkus.”
Of course, it was a name I had never heard of.
“What kind of student were you?”
“How should I know that? “I resigned from my position as president shortly after you submitted your resignation letter, but I don’t even remember seeing your face.”
The president looked at me with a displeased look as if there was some problem.
Well, since I know the related names, it’s not like I haven’t gained anything at all.
“Did you graduate?”
“Well, you say I don’t know? If you’re really curious, can’t you just go to the academy and ask? Well, I don’t think Sartwell will give it up just because he found out, but I don’t want to use my power for a student who isn’t even that cute.”
I swear that was meant to make fun of me.
I’m using my strength. I wasn’t expecting anything in the first place, so I’ll just move on.
In the end, you have to go to the academy to find more clues.
It looks like it’s getting quite annoying again.
If anything goes wrong, tell Brian… … .
“But, I think the order of arrival is a bit wrong.”
“What do you mean?”
“What you wanted to know, after all, seems to be the author of this book, Dio Harpenkus. So shouldn’t you have gone to the person who distributed this book before me?”
“… … .”
“You’re not going to say you don’t know, right? “It doesn’t make sense that the greatest group of assassins on the continent doesn’t know something that even old people who sit in their closets teaching kids know.”
“You can’t go into the demon beast’s den to look for information you’re not sure about, right?”
I answered casually.
I just pretended it wasn’t a big deal, but
“You speak well. Then how about this?”
“What do you mean again?”
“That kid, Arin, is in this city now.”
“… … !”
For a moment, the corners of my mouth twitched without me realizing it.
“I saw it passing through the window earlier. Judging by the atmosphere, it seemed like he wasn’t there for official business. “There was no one there except the driver who always accompanied me.”
When it comes to the knight who travels with me, there is no need to look any further than Resimus.
I can’t help but say that this is truly foolish.
To Aquizel with only one Guardian Knight?
The princess must be a very good princess as she never knows when the hundreds of blades around her may target her.
“Of course, life has to be lived for a long time. Who knew that the imperial court would put so much effort into improving people’s perception of fog? Isn’t now your chance? You probably haven’t gone far yet, so go ahead and ask. What on earth were you thinking when you did that? … .”
Is it because I feel like it sounds like a coercion rather than a recommendation?
However, it is not wrong.
As he said, if you wanted to know about the author of the book Dio Harfencus, you would of course have to go find the person who spread the book.
Moreover, that person is extremely close now,
There is no reason for me not to visit.
but,
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The sound of someone’s footsteps coming through the ground.
It’s not far from beyond the door.
Not the heavy steps of a man, but the steps of a discreet yet confident woman.
It’s an unknown footsteps whose owner we don’t know yet,
“… … !”
For some reason, my heart was pounding and sweat was dripping from my forehead.
As if your body is reminding you who owns your steps,
To me, when I ran into him, it showed me that he was never a good person.
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After a while, the steps stopped in front of the door and there was a sharp knock on the door.
“Are you there, President?”
* * *
It was so late that if there was nothing special going on, I would have already gone to bed.
Even though she knew it was rude to come at a time like this, Arin had no choice but to come.
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“Are you there, President?”
I carefully knocked on the door and tried to talk, but there was no answer.
It didn’t seem like there was anyone there.
As I was about to knock once more, as I could clearly feel a faint warmth and a hint of humanity from beyond the door,
“Come in.”
A soft answer came from inside.
In response, Arin and Resimus slowly opened the door and went inside.
“Are you not surprised at all?”
“I saw you walking down the street with your driver earlier. “I was surprised at that time.”
Arin smiled slightly at the pleasant answer that eased her nervous mind.
“Hello, President?”
“It’s been a while. scale.”
Kundel warmly welcomed his student who came to see him after a long time.
“I’m sorry for coming here so late. “Have I interrupted what you were doing?”
“There’s nothing to worry about. “It wasn’t a very pleasant thing.”
Kundel quietly put the book he was reading under the desk.
“Are you here for work?”
“yes.”
“Judging by the fact that you came here without sending an official letter in advance, I don’t think you came here to do any official business. Is it your personal business, not the imperial family’s?”
“That’s right… … “I have to do it.”
Arin did not deny Kundel’s questioning.
It wasn’t something that could be hidden even if it was denied anyway.
“I don’t have time for long, so I’ll just ask you right away.”
Kundel just nodded without saying a word.
“Has Xian come here by any chance?”
Kundel frowned before answering and showed a somewhat puzzled reaction.
“Why are you looking for that guy in me, not in anyone else?”
“It’s a bit difficult to tell, but I somehow found out that Xian was around here. So, just in case… … .”
“Did not come.”
Arin could not continue speaking due to the firm answer.
I wanted to talk about something else, but my already closed mouth wouldn’t open easily.
“It is said that the human heart is something that seems likely to change but does not change easily. “Has your desire to save that guy still not changed?”
“What does that mean? If you don’t have the strength to make your thoughts come true, it’s useless… … .”
A feeling of despair was evident in Arin’s eyes.
“At first, I thought it was possible if I had enough strength to break a rock with a wooden sword. I thought it was enough to have the power to change the impossible into possible, but I was foolish. The impossibility that I need to change is barely that much… … .”
Learning can be said to be the driving force that makes you realize how foolish you were before.
For the past seven years, I have been running tirelessly toward the goal of salvation for someone.
Although it is true that meaningful growth was achieved during that time, Arin realized several times how big and vain her dreams had been.
Now I wonder if I have to become a god… … .
“It’s been a while since I came here and complained, and I’m really embarrassed. “Next time, I’ll bring lots of gifts for the students.”
As if she didn’t want to stay any longer, Arin bowed to him.
Just as I was about to leave with Resimus,
“It’s funny to ask now, but… … .”
Kundel caught her once more.
“What would you say if you met him now?”
Arin said with a small smile without turning around.
“just… … “Maybe I can at least ask how you are?”
It was the best she could say at the moment.
“Of course, that’s something a princess can’t say, but… … .”
Arin lowered her head and clenched her fists.
Not yet,
Even if I meet him, I can’t do anything yet.
As some more time passes,
Actually, I don’t know how long it will take,
For the day when I can face him confidently without any shame,
Arin just ran along the endless road.
A path covered in fog where you don’t know what’s there.
“If you get a draft, please pass it on for me.”
“Tell it directly.”
“… … ?”
Arin turned her head without realizing it.
“Anyway, you didn’t come here as a princess right now, did you? So tell it directly. You, not the princess, but Arin Sebellus… … .”
“W-what are you talking about?”
When she asked in confusion as she had not yet understood what was being said,
– Perfect!
Kundel suddenly flicked his fingers at the mana that had appeared in his hands.
Then, with a small resonance, a transparent magic barrier spread around them.
Due to the sudden situation, Resimus, who had been watching from behind, also hurriedly ran over.
“Why is the barrier suddenly… … ?”
At that moment, Arin felt it.
The leftmost corner of the space.
A dark space where the light of a candle does not reach.
Someone’s pretense of popularity that I don’t know how long ago.
Coincidentally, it wasn’t an unfamiliar act.
Not unfamiliar, very familiar,
That energy that I have not been able to forget even for a single day since 7 years ago.
The very energy I so desperately longed for is now,
It was felt vividly before Arin’s eyes.
– Jeopuk
Soon, a man appeared from the darkness along with the clear sound of footsteps.
A tall man with dark black hair and eyes as sharp as swords.
Even though seven years had passed, his indifferent eyes were staring at her, completely unchanged.
“draft?”
* * *
I was able to do it just when I heard the footsteps or the knock on the door.
Whether it was magic, a draw, or just breaking a window, I was able to escape somehow.
But it didn’t happen.
I just hid in the dark and overheard the two talking.
Wouldn’t it be better to say that the body just did it on its own, rather than the head telling it to do it?
The president turned a blind eye to me, and when she asked if I had come, I lied and said that I had not come.
Well, I’m sure he didn’t do that out of consideration for me.
I guess it was just a plan to make something bigger like now.
“… … !”
Her eyes are shaking violently as she faces me.
It’s not that it’s particularly bad.
If anything, it would be even more surprising if he was calm.
Still, I’m willing to admit that I’ve grown quite a bit compared to 7 years ago in terms of my eyes, posture, and atmosphere.
A member of the imperial family who is helpful to the empire.
Now, I think those words can come out of my mouth without difficulty.
… … .
So, what happened?
Is it my business?
Couldn’t you at least say how are you doing?
Do you really think that’s what you’re going to say to me?
To me, Cian Betr, a high treason who insulted the imperial family and insulted the light?
It’s so absurd that it makes no sense.
They say a person’s nature really doesn’t change.
It seems that this princess’s foolishness will not change even after tens or hundreds of years.
It feels like the anger that has been extinguished in my body for a long time is burning brightly for the first time in a while.
Then, a thought naturally bloomed in my head.
She is a woman who will soon die at the hands of the head of the family and his crew.
Shouldn’t I just kill him right here?
“… … .”
In my hands, I soon held the body of an ugly demonic sword, full of life gathered at the sharp edge of the sword.
(Continued in the next part)
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