Chapter 36: Won Problems.
Kein's POV
It's been almost two years since that day. Ti sure do fly fast.
I yawned to myself wanting to get the oath already and be on my way.
"Welco to the Royal Knight's 267th year of graduates."
One of our instructors told us that was holding a magic tool that was similar to a microphone. All the other knights held their chin up with pride, smiling like there's no tomorrow.
Well, except for .
I was one of the few who wanted this event to be over with. Father is already waiting for at ho to personally take care of the work piled up now that I can inherit the Hills family legacy in a few weeks ti.
I held the two swords that accompanied my ti in the Royal Academy feeling at ease.
"We shall call on the three ranks that would graduate as captains. Having their own battalion and troops for their high achievents through their work. Please give your salute to our General Commander who will be accompanying us today." (Instructor)
He turned his gaze behind him, a familiar figure stood up from his seat with his light blue hair standing out and always that serious face of him. "Salute!"
Everyone plants their hands on their chest fist clenched in a swift motion including , and yells, "Salute to the General Commander!"
"I am Vincent von Wolford. Son of Duke Tristan Wolford. If I call your na, step up to claim your position and rank." (Lord Vincent) yells onto the crowd as everyone falls silent by his serious aura.
I smiled sheepishly seeing Vincent all grown up into the fine gentleman that he is. He's still the sa as ever honestly.
At the ti I was lost and full of edge, when neither Cecilia or Rose could explain what happened to .
He was there for .
Vincent told everything, I needed to know.
I have heard that the second princess is going to marry the [Winshern Prince] by due ti. They are only engaged for now and... for so reason that makes happy to know.
"Lucas Yulien. Co forward for your position as the second rank you are awarded to be the second commander of the Phantom Brigade."
Lucas Yulien. Lenard's little brother of a twin. I have heard that he also wanted to be a Royal Knight but I didn't expect that we would be in the sa class.
"Tch."
He was a couple of rows behind , he walked into the front and 'accidentally' bumps into my shoulder. Lucas scoffs feeling accomplished from just purposely bumping into .
I glared at him rolling my eyes waiting for Vincent to call my na. He's not worth dealing with that's for sure.
I look up into the stage seeing Vincent eyeing on with a faint smile, "Kein Hills please co forward to accept your rank as the Commander of the Lion Brigade. Congratulations for ranking first in your class." (Lord Vincent)
As expected. All those years of training with my father my skills as a Knight have surely improved.
I walked there, my armor reflecting the light of the sun. My golden hair slled like flowers the mont I passed by all of them, leaving the audience entranced and enchanted.
"Wow... she's the rank one in our whole batch..."
"Yeah, I'm in the sa class as her and let tell you she has the whole class either feeling envious and hateful of her or everyone is literally having a crush on her."
"Which one are you?"
"I-I uh... you know what, let's listen in on the ceremony..."
"I heard a rumor she's only interested in girls."
"Eh- that's kinda... a waste..."
"She's so tall..."
I could literally hear these people talk behind my back.
When I arrived I could see my old friend waiting for , holding my badge of honor. Vincent pins over my badge at my chest. "Good work, Commander Hills."
I gave Vincent a salute and a grin, "Thanks boss."
He rolls his eyes patting in the back. "I told you for all these eight years to stop calling that, Lady Kein."
I shrugged enjoying giving him a hard ti. "And you know I won't so why bother scolding for it. I wanna get the ceremony over so I can go ho."
Lord Vincent sighs rubbing his temples looking at the expectant crowd, "You still need to give a speech being the first rank of your class please do not embarrass yourself. Baron Hills, your father will not hear the end of it I'm sure."
"Fine, fine I'll give it a go." I told him. He worries too much like Lenard and speaking of which! Lenard should be with his parents waiting for Lucas to finish.
I should pull Lenard aside for a bit later to talk. It's been a while since we've last seen each other.
I went up to the magic tool that doubles as a microphone suddenly feeling nervous. "Thank you all for coming to the ceremony. I'll keep my speech short for I do not want to delay, I will do my best as a knight into protecting every cute ladies in this kingdom-"
Lord Vincent runs besides and holds my mouth for a mont in a chokehold shutting up, "LADY KEIN! Ahem! Don't you an everyone in this kingdom?" (Lord Vincent) tightens his hold on not leaving any rcy.
Everyone in the audience was shocked and speechless. Vincent pinches my ear so hard not removing his glare- ow! ow! Okay! I'll stop jeez! You asked to give you a speech so I'm giving you a non-boring one.
He lets go of my mouth and everyone looks at each other confused. "I will do my best as a knight to protect everyone in the kingdom. So I hope I'll have your support, that will be all."
I left the magic tool while hearing the audience slowly clap for .
I know it's a horrible speech and I didn't prepare anything.
Why? Well... the more that I'm seen as an idiot genius is way better, besides after the accident last year everyone knows I'm a lesbian.
Although I know Vincent will kill after this.
"Kein! Co here!"
"Oof!"
I didn't realize I was talking to myself in the ceremony for so long I didn't notice Lenard hugging from behind. His well kept blond hair that was similar to mine, you could mistake us for being twins too. He still has his adorable glasses being loose, almost falling from his stubble nose.
Lenard lets go after a bit, his voice excited, "Congratulations I'm so proud of you!" he yells sniffing while crying.
Lenard still didn't change. He's still the sa old crybaby that sends yuri books every month. I couldn't ask for a better cousin. "Thanks Lenard. Where's my dearest Aunt and Uncle? I'm sure they're here for Lucas."
Lenard laughs nodding while pointing at the side.
I could see that old hag Aunt Haren who's still looking older after eight years but her husband is nowhere to be found.
The funny thing is, she orders A LOT of shampoo that's been made by .
She flaunts her hair a lot at parties. Yes, after being made heir I've been invited to join the festivities mingling with other nobles and I see her every ti.
Everyone was literally complinting how young she looks because of her glistening healthy hair. She even flaunted it to once saying, "I know the maker and provider of this exquisite product. A commoner like you would never get in contact with them-"
"Haha..." Ah it still kills to this day. Ma'am I am the owner and provider of that. That was one party I can never forget.
To think after being heir... I would be invited to a party where Rose would have attended. Where I could see her and speak to her again... but I heard from Vincent she's never set foot outside the castle. He couldn't even visit her so casually and that worried .
She even cut Vincent off- basically all of my possible contacts to her got cut off.
"Kein hello? Are you still there?" (Lenard) pulls over my knight uniform, snapping back into reality and out of my thoughts. "You're getting distracted again."
I shake my head in apology sighing in reply. "I'm just happy to be a full fledged knight you know? I'm already thinking a lot for the future."
Lenard blinks from the looks of it. He didn't believe being alright but nonetheless he gives one of his warm smiles when he looks over my badge. "I'm so happy... to see you in that uniform." he mutters, wiping his tears with his hands.
"I-I'm sorry a tear must've busted my eye- I'm just so proud..." (Lenard)
He cries again sniffing. I couldn't help but hug my dearest cousin, patting him in the back. "I'm so glad to have you as my cousin. You're already like a brother to , Lenard. I owe you a lot and I wish you knew that."
In that god forsaken mansion he was the only one who didn't treat like trash and oh- I forgot about Dottie. Yeah, those were the only two people who cared about and I was thankful.
"Lenard step away from her before I drag you over here myself. You're shaming the family na simply by just talking with this... freak."
I looked towards the voice and saw Lucas with Aunt Haren. I was not surprised that the Viscount was not here though, I always knew he didn't like Lucas much after Vincent saw Lucas harassing back then that led to a huge scene. "Lucas, how insulting of you. I'm shivering from fear, second place." I made sure to deepen my tone at 'second place'. He needs a reminder, I'm the valedictorian here, bitch.
"Pfft..." (Lenard) laughed a little while I did the sa.
"You're supposed to be my twin and yet- you pick her side?!" (Lucas) yells over us as he drags over his brother. "I'll tell father about this and he'll be disappointed in you." he continues but soone stops him from making too much of a scene.
"Lucas my dear, do not fret." This annoying voice and presence could only be that old hag. "Lenard will soon realize his mistake and co running to his real family." (Aunt Haren)
Lucas smiles like he's won after hearing his mother's words he points a finger at , "Everyone in the academy knows about your disgusting preferences- liking the sa gender- how sickening. The church almost had you expelled, what a sha. If it weren't for Lord Vincent defending you, you would've been-"
I decided I was just going to ignore them but to my surprise, Lenard stood in front of protectively. "Shut up. Don't talk to Kein like that. S-She's not disgusting!" (Lenard)
I smiled thankful for my cousin for always being by my side but- I rubbed my temples fearing a headache might co along. I honestly had enough of family drama from the old hag and Lucas.
He's been doing his best trying to make my ti in the academy a living hell but he failed on all of those attempts because... I'm too strong.
Wanting to finish all of this over, I yanked Lenard and whispered in his ear, "Lenard it's fine. Don't worry about , let's et up soti next week at the Hills estate. You're always welco with your boyfriend."
Lenard gave a blushing worried look but in the end he gave the most excited nod back and pushed Aunt Haren and Lucas away from .
The real Kein Rosenguard, wherever you are. Your branch family is shit except for Lenard. He's a sweet cinnamon roll I wanna protect at all costs.
"He left?"
Ah that familiar cold serious voice.
Now it was Vincent who casually walked behind my back.
Seriously, what's with people walking behind other people's backs today? Vincent I know we're friends but one of these days I'll mistake you for a monster and cut you in half.
"Yeah, he left." I crossed my arm in annoyance rembering sothing unpleasant. "You still can't wrap your feelings around my cousin can you?"
He stiffened for a bit before looking at the ground, his serious face full of guilt. I hardly ever see Vincent like this. That's how you know how sincere he is when he shows any expression at all. Now I feel bad for pointing it out.
"I'm sorry Lord Vincent, he's already taken and- I was rooting for you two you know?" I placed my hands at the hilt of my swords trying to ease this awkwardness that I'm feeling.
Vincent just smiles sadly while looking at Lenard at the distance longingly while chuckling, "I was too late it seems."
I laughed softly, holding his back because I felt his pain.
I let out a huff sound, feeling rather nostalgic. I haven't hung out with him for a long ti. "Wanna go grab a drink at the underground bar? I'll just tell father to hold off work for today."
.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.
I was holding my drink in hand shouting shit to Vincent when we arrived at the underground bar.
It's already fifteen cups of alcohol. No wonder I feel so drunk. I feel like saying shit that I've been keeping inside my heart for so long.
Rose you stupid dummy!
"You know what? Fuck my first love! Who kisses the day they confess and just leave?!" I yelled over the crowd and they gave a weird look.
Lord Vincent holds his drink in a worry looking around. "Lady Kein- I know we're in a private bar in Madam Prisha's store but do behave-"
I didn't listen to Vincent and yanked his head off. Ugh this day sucks!
"Vincent- you know I don't understand won. Who just does that?! Now she's getting married to so prince! Now she's the first to the throne! I've heard that but instead of putting to sleep she could've fucking explained!" I sobbed with the effects of the alcohol making whine and bump my head into the table.
Ugh I'm going to feel like shit in the morning.
Vincent sighs rubbing his temples, "Why did I co to drink with you..." he pats my shoulder gently trying to console . "There there... don't cry..." (Lord Vincent)
I sniffed one last ti holding my drink close to my chest. "How is she? Is she alright? Is she eating well? Do you think Rose is not lonely in that castle? Does she even read my letters? I'm still sending them without expecting a reply."
I looked at the reflection of myself in my drink.
My eyes were swollen from crying.
It's childish I know, but I guess it's the hormones of being a lovestruck teenager. AGAIN.
It's definitely ssing with my mind. I can't focus at all.
Lord Vincent sighs looking at pitifully and I can't bla him. "Lady Kein, she has avoided contact with . Even if I invited her to many events like a masquerade or a simple ball she sent a reply of rejection." he says dejectedly, treating those years of friendship like nothing!
Rose is going this far? Just to avoid ? That woman!
I gripped the handle of my cup harder than intended before drinking the whole thing. "I don't wanna go ho Vincent. Let sleep here." I told him my voice was growing weak by the minute. I feel at peace after all this venting.
"L-Lady Kein that's improper- think of your image-" (Lord Vincent)
Thump! Thump!
"Ow!" I yelled holding the top of my head. "Who hit -"
"It was Natasha, you blubbering fool. Natasha cannot believe you're drinking again."
A beautiful woman with light blond hair with shiny erald eyes glared at .
Oh hey! It's Natasha! Hi! I feel like there's two of them now- or four- how much is a four-
"Natasha~ hey~ is it just or are your eyes shining like stars tonight~" I laughed like crazy poking to tease her but she just hit in the head again, this ti even harder.
Is it just or her face is also red like mine? Did she get drunk as well? Wow! We can be drunk buddies!
Thump!
"Your words of flattery will not sway ."
I held my head and whined, "You remind of Sister Gisela- has a strength like a gorilla I swear-"
She hit in the head again while Vincent did nothing. "A gorilla you say?" she raises her fist closely to my face filling with murder intent- okay! okay!
I snapped my fingers in a flash and went, "Ah! A beautiful gorilla then!"
Natasha sighs, giving up to punch further because no punch can put down that easily. Natasha tilts her head down in apology to Vincent. Hold on- why are there also four Lord Vincents here?
"Apologies to Lord Wolford for the display." She sits beside and I chuckle. "Hi~" I waved my hand like a drunk. Ah a beautiful gorilla!
She sits down beside on a stool, "I am Natasha Alexeyev. An adventurer and a friend of hers. I think."
Lord Vincent almost spills her drink, "Pardon , but you... think?"
Ah! I know the answer to this one. "I saved Natasha from a huge monster while we were out patrolling in Slima Forest. You know where the huge slis are? She felt indebted to even though I told her it's fine~"
I brushed it off while taking another cup of beer. "She told she can't get married anymore and I have to take responsibility- whatever that ans-"
Lord Vincent eyed in confusion before looking back at Natasha, "Lady Kein, out of this past year we've rarely seen each other- have you been fooling around with other won-" he asked in suspicion, refusing to continue his words and just gave a disappointed expression.
Hah?! Fooling around with other won! AS IF! "Natasha co and defend ! Tell him I didn't do anything weird to you that day we t!" I waved my arm around while Vincent waited for a reply as well.
Natasha covers her face with her mouth with a red face. Wait what? "As expected of Lady Kein." (Lord Vincent) casually drinks his cup while staring at in disgust- eh?! I did nothing wrong I swear!
I point at Natasha wanting to clear up the misunderstandings, "Hey are you drunk too?! Co on clean my na-"
"You shut your mouth!" (Natasha) hits my head again while holding out my collar. "Natasha can't believe you didn't rember what happened back then!"
She shakes furiously while I want to puke- agh- stop shaking - or else I'll throw up my lunch. "I- I- swear I can't rember!" I told her looking more furious than before.
"NATASHA WILL DRAG YOU TO THE DEPTHS OF HELL FOR WHAT YOU DID!"
What the hell did I do?! Can't a girl drink her beer in peace?! Is this what Valentina feels every ti she gets hit by Gisela?! How is she alive?! "Vincent help !" I reached out to my best friend but he just looks away- HEY!
"Lady Kein, if it's one thing I learned from being friends with you. Is to never ddle with soone's lady problems. If I recall this is the sixty-ninth ti a girl has confronted you over sothing." he says, shrinking into a corner avoiding .
"S-Sixty nine tis?! I can't even rember them- gahk!"
Natasha's hands were now holding my neck glaring at with those green jade eyes of hers. "You were fooling with a lot of won- I shall claim revenge for all of us you toyed with."
I swear! It's nothing like that, what the hell?! I can't hurt Natasha- I might kill her accidentally! "N-Natasha may I have one final last words- before you take your revenge-"
"You have ten seconds." she says coldly, still not letting her grip go.
This is it. I shall leave these three words to save my ass. "Did you know you're really cute?"
There was a mont of silence... "..."
I could hear Vincent facepalming from over here. I looked at Natasha unmoving- did that get through her- gahk! "Did you think so cheap complint would win Natasha over?"
Not going to lie. I thought it would be- "Well you're wrong." she throws back to my seat with force before sitting beside .
"Ow everything hurts now." I muttered while holding my head a migraine incoming.
Natasha looks over looking guilty while taking sothing out of her [Storage Ring]. "Natasha know you would drink today so Natasha has prepared a dicine from my holand to get rid of hangovers."
Lord Vincent was just watching curiously while I happily accepted the hangover dicine. "Thank you. I forgot that magic doesn't work on anymore."
Only a few people know that magic doesn't work on , that includes Natasha and Vincent who have learned that I can also absorb them- ugh… wait I think I want to puke.
"Natasha simply gave you the dicine expecting to repay you from saving . Nothing else, so you're welco." she says, crossing her arms looking away from .
She was worried about . How adorable! I think I'm still partially drunk though. I smiled looking over the dicine, "Thank you, Natasha. I'm glad soone will be there to save through my drunk tis."
I could see her ears redden before attacking like a wild cat. "Do not say such shaful things like that. Natasha is here to repay my debt. Natasha does not care about a foolish knight like you."
"This is why I would rather not get into whatever business you have when it cos to won, Lady Kein. They seem to be smitten even if they tell you things like that so I did not need to worry."
Did Vincent say sothing? Huh... Whatever!
"You know what I'm going to go ho-!" I stood up from the stool bar not realizing my footing was horrible.
Ah, I slipped.
Thump!
I hit my head onto one of the tables and I fainted.
After that Vincent and Natasha had to carry ho.
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