The Regressed Son of a Duke is an Assassin Chapter 50

Episode 50. Interview (2)

-Kwajangchang!

It rolled a couple of times on the floor with a refreshing sound.

If you ask why I came in so loudly, it’s because I came in through the window, not the front door.

I quickly raised my head and saw the president sitting at the table.

I stood up without any emotion and spoke calmly.

“Royal Academy new student Sian Wert. “I came to raise an objection to the president.”

“… … !”

The president had a very strange expression.

It can probably be interpreted in two ways.

I didn’t know you would really come when I told you to come,

Or maybe they knew I would come, but they didn’t know I would come like this.

Did you set up such a strong ‘restriction barrier’ and then want me to come in through the front door?

Unless he used the power of Aer, it was impossible to break through that limiting barrier with his bare body.

But assassins usually don’t go through the front door.

I climbed one more flight of stairs from that floor and headed to the rooftop.

Then I jumped down.

He manifested a mana sphere and used it as a leap to rush into the window of the president’s office.

Although it is a bit extreme, the most inconspicuous and ordinary method was chosen.

Soon the president looked at me and asked in a cold tone.

“You came to raise an objection?”

“yes. “The warning letter was sent to the president, so I personally came to see it.”

The president laughed as if he was dumbfounded.

“You’re bold. This sacred educational institution says they will take action against a student for failing to attend classes. Do you want to object to that? Are you looking down on the Royal Academy?”

A strong spirit was felt in every word.

It comes out pretty strong.

Of course, I know that the current situation is not in my favor.

If he wanted to, he could charge me with trespassing and vandalism and impose additional sanctions on me.

However, if that was the goal, they wouldn’t have sent me a warning in the first place.

I answered in an understated tone.

“In fact, coming to raise an objection was just a formality for me to meet the president, and I have no intention of denying the warning the president gave. Rather, I think it is a natural measure.”

“Ha, that sounds like you mean I have other business to attend to.”

At this, the president snorted and continued.

“Yes, I sent the same warning to you and Set. The shape and format are the same, but there is one difference: the sender. Set’s warning letter probably had Academy administration written on it, but the warning you received probably didn’t. As you said, if there was an objection to the warning, it would be right to come to me, not the administration.”

The president’s tone of voice was calm and undisturbed.

“Why do you think I only sent my warning to you and not both of you?”

“I guess it’s to test me. “Isn’t discovering and nurturing talent what you do best?”

The duty of an educator is to contribute to the development of the nation and society by promoting the growth of students.

Moreover, the general manager who runs the continent’s best educational institution would not just ignore a talented person like me.

Even though I criticize the academy as a cesspool full of scheming tricks, it is basically a place for learning.

Historically, there have been many talented people who have passed through this place, and that is why it has maintained its reputation as the best educational institution on the continent to this day.

“good night. Although it was a somewhat extreme method, it was successful in getting my attention, including the sparring the previous day. If you are not here to raise an objection, please say something. Your original business… … .”

Actually, I thought about it several times while coming here.

Should I reveal part of my hand to ensure a clear and clear path?

Or should I take the safe path that hides everything, even though it may be a bit complicated?

Honestly, the latter wasn’t my taste.

As someone who lived a life where there was no turning back if I failed once, the word safety did not really suit me.

I don’t really like the term ‘one hit of a lifetime’, but since you have decided to make a deal with the president, you will have to put aside your half-hearted feelings.

After making up my mind, I looked straight into the president’s eyes and spoke.

“First, let me ask the president one thing.”

“hmm?”

“Mr. President, do you want the empire to prosper? Or do you want family honor?”

At that moment, the president’s eyes twinkled and moved.

“Before you are the general manager of the Royal Academy, you are also the head of the Quizel Duke family. He was also the former father-in-law of His Majesty the Emperor. “I understand that Empress Diana maintains a good relationship with Her Majesty even after her death.”

“What do you mean by that?”

“Please answer my question first. “What I will say next will vary depending on the president’s answer.”

The president’s heavy gaze was like a predator reigning supreme in the ecosystem.

A look in his eyes as if to say, ‘Why should I answer that to someone like you?’

I also did not back down and fully accepted his gaze.

“Prosperity and honor?”

The president, who had remained silent, finally opened his mouth.

“Neither of these are my business.”

It was a slightly surprising answer.

“The continent is now facing an unprecedented era of peace since the establishment of the Royal Academy. It’s already been 100 years since swords crossed between nations. In fact, this is the most prosperous period in the entire history of the empire.”

It has been 100 years since the great sage Terramile Ishpa founded the Royal Academy.

In fact, there has been no war between countries on the continent since then.

It is an undeniable fact that the Royal Academy existed at its core.

As the president said, it is true that the current time is a period of unprecedented prosperity in the history of the empire.

“Besides, I’ve long since stopped caring about my family’s honor. The family is already doing well without me, and I resigned from my position as Duke a long time ago. “This academy is just more important to me now.”

The president’s words contained a firm intention without a single lie.

I nodded and said.

“Well sir. “Then, since you say that the prosperity of the empire is not important and that you do not particularly care about the honor of the family, you are saying that it is okay for the first or second princess of the empire not to inherit the throne?”

“… … !”

At that moment, the air in the room became heavy.

“It’s not that bold… … “That was cocky.”

The president spoke in a grave tone as I smiled faintly.

“I have devoted myself to this academy for 30 years. During that time, I saw many students and many talented people. Among them were your older sister, who was called the child of God, and your older brother, who was said to be the second guardian of the continent. “I also thought you were a talent in the same category as them.”

I’m grateful that you looked at me favorably, but I feel a little awkward since you put me in the same category as that guy.

I decided not to show it for now.

“But I guess I misunderstood you. You are just a dullard who is conceited about the power he has been given. No matter how much Duke Berthe’s self-control, you didn’t think about the repercussions that your remarks would cause? Or is it that just because you are favored by His Majesty the Emperor, your vanity has taken over your body? I deeply regret that I thought favorably of you even for a moment. I’ll pretend I didn’t hear what you just said. “I will release the barrier for a moment, so please go outside.”

It’s a buried car.

The president ordered me to leave without hesitation.

I continued speaking regardless.

“As the President said, these are times of unprecedented peace in the empire. At least, it will continue as long as His Majesty the Emperor enjoys his lifetime. But will that peaceful era continue even after His Majesty’s death?”

“… … !”

The president’s eyes sparkled for a moment.

“Even though you have now retired from the family, you are probably unaware of the current situation in the empire. Now the empire is walking a tightrope. The 1st prince and 2nd princess from the former empress’s faction, and the 3rd prince and 4th prince from the current empress’ faction… … “It would be no exaggeration to say that the internal strife that will occur between them after His Majesty’s death is already a fait accompli.”

There’s one more person, but we’ll leave her out for now.

“On what basis are you saying that?”

“Marquis Randolph Nefelis is not as knowledgeable about the world as you are. He values ​​his family’s honor more than anyone else, and is a man who would kill even the devils of hell to achieve this. He probably wants his bloodline to ascend to the throne.”

A slight tremor appeared in the president’s eyes.

You probably know more about the Marquis of Nephelis than I do.

I continued speaking.

“In terms of legitimacy, it is correct that the first prince inherits the throne. However, the Nephelis family will not just sit back and watch this. Ultimately, this will naturally lead to infighting. Then, the prosperity of the empire would be shattered in an instant, and if the worst situation were to lead to the defeat of the First Prince’s forces, the safety of the Quizel family would never be safe.”

“Do you think our Quizel family is that helpless?”

“I said I don’t know what people do. “Isn’t that just what if?”

The president is probably thinking something like this in his head right now.

A boy of only eleven years old already clearly understands the state of affairs in the empire?

My attitude would be too confident to say I picked it up.

In the first place, no one would say something like this unless it was his direct vassal.

“The prosperity of the empire and the honor of the family… … . The president said he doesn’t really care, but in the not-too-distant future, the two may break at once. Even if such a future comes, are you really okay with it?”

The president said nothing and looked at me intently.

It was a look that contained many things, but one thing was clear.

That they will no longer view me as just another freshman… … .

“What no one in my family has ever told me… … “I never thought I’d hear from you.”

I felt his tone softened somewhat.

“okay. “Is the reason you said this to me to give me direction on what path I should take in this confusing situation?”

I said with a bright smile.

“I know very well that the president is a great person. “If internal strife really breaks out, Mr. President, you will lead the dispute to victory and make the son of the Quizel family the emperor.”

In fact, President Kundel made an innovative contribution to leading the Küsel family to victory in the imperial throne dispute and made the first prince, Ruinel Sebellus, emperor.

But the conflict did not end there.

After the internal strife was over, the chancellor wanted Emperor Ruinel to peacefully embrace the remaining four brothers.

As long as they were not included, conflict could arise again at any time, so they wanted to maintain friendly relations if not kill them.

However, Emperor Ruinel had different thoughts.

For him, who grew up in a world of power struggles from birth, there was no such thing as brotherly love from the beginning.

He is just a reactionary who threatens his position.

Even President Kundel, who was able to see the future of many people very well, could not see his own future.

The internal strife gave rise to another internal strife, and in the end, Emperor Ruinel assassinated President Kundel, who opposed his will, and at the same time charged the remaining brothers with treason and executed them all.

Princess Arin ended up being kicked out.

“under! “Then what is your purpose in saying such things to me?”

Unless major changes occur, the future of the empire will remain the same.

To be honest, I don’t care about the prosperity of the empire or the honor of my family.

But this old man must be different.

If nothing else, he will hope that the current peace will remain undisturbed for the rest of his life.

Then, I just have to take advantage of the president’s wishes.

“President, you said this academy is more important in the end, right? So it doesn’t matter who becomes emperor? If the family’s honor is maintained as it is now, then there is nothing more to say. “Wouldn’t you like to see the Empire and the Academy prosper in this peaceful era?”

“Are you saying you’ll do anything to help with that?”

As expected, you can see right through it.

I responded with a smile without saying a word.

“Yes, I admit it. I don’t care who becomes the emperor as long as the safety of this academy is guaranteed. But, what are you going to do with that? “What power do you have?”

I did everything I could with words.

Now all that’s left is proof.

I must prove to him that I have the power to change the chaotic situation of the empire.

-Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesss

In response, I created a small mana sphere in my palm.

Do you think it’s just an ordinary mana sphere?

right.

This is a very ordinary mana sphere that even a 1-star student can make.

However, even something ordinary can feel different depending on who makes it.

“… … !”

The president’s eyes were severely shaken.

He felt it.

Tremendous magical power emanating from the black mana sphere.

And then again, you know.

The magic I am showing right now is by no means everything… … .

“What about you…?” … .”

“You don’t have to find it difficult. Please feel free to think of it as a genius, a prodigy, or some kind of divine being who descended into the human world. “If you don’t just see me as an ordinary student, that’s okay.”

The president gave an expression of incomprehension.

However, that moment did not last long.

Finally, he seemed to have composed his mind and asked me again.

“What do you want from me?”

As expected, our president knows very well what give and take is.

I answered right away without hesitation.

“Nothing special. Please withdraw the warning and allow us to continue our current academy life. I don’t go to class often, but I will go to class occasionally. “I will also take the exam regularly.”

“Is that the end?”

“Yes, this is the end. “There is nothing more.”

The president looked somewhat surprised.

“What do you gain from it?”

“It is peace. “I also want to attend this academy without any problems.”

The president had a complex expression on my face as if asking what was the problem.

(Continued in the next part)

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