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Chapter 130: On (6)
“What, what are you talking about, student Set?”
Surprised by the unexpected visit, Instructor Silica, unable to comprehend what she had just heard, imdiately asked.
“I’m telling you the truth, teacher! I want to go on an experiential learning trip with Cyan here!”
The application form he presented, claiming to be prepared for the trip, was nothing short of absurd.
Overwheld by a sudden headache, she held her head and said.
“Student set? Experiential learning is literally about learning through hands-on experiences in external environnts. What can you possibly learn in this experiential learning trip that student Set hopes for?”
“Exploring sothing completely unknown! That’s the true aning of learning, isn’t it? Exploring these mysterious relics from ancient tis, where we might encounter a demon, is the perfect experiential learning to understand the true aning of learning!”
He told to trust him and leave it to him, so I let him go, but I was at a loss for words because his sophistry was even more ridiculous than I expected.
It’s uncertain if such a thing could be approved, but one thing was certain.
I’m going to be in big trouble soon.
“Well, I’ll accept the application for now. But you know, whether it gets approved or not is uncertain. Just because one person approved it doesn’t an it’s finalized.”
Since Chancellor Kundel, who had to give the final approval, was absent, approval had to be obtained from substitute approval from other instructors, including Instructor Silica.
“I’ll be waiting for good news, teacher!”
“Y-yes. It might be better not to expect too much, though…”
Set, feeling as if he had completed his mission, stood up with a cheerful face.
Feeling like I also needed to get out of there quickly, as soon as I got up from my seat.
“Student Cyan?”
The leader stopped with a voice that sounded like it could crack teeth.
“Student Cyan, could you have a word with for a mont?”
The sharp gaze in her eyes clearly conveyed the thought, ‘Where do you think you’re going?’
After sending Set away first, I sat back down.
“Explain.”
The leader demanded an explanation from with a short and firm tone.
As expected, I explained everything to her without hesitation.
“So, there’s a relic in the village of Nodeli in the southeast of the kingdom, and according to Set, the na of the creature living there might be Remiharam? And that’s the sa na as the demon from the Holy War? And you’re going there to check it out under the pretext of an experiential learning trip?”
I nodded with an expressionless face.
“How did you seduce Set?”
“I said he would be my sparring partner if he accompanied , so he agreed right away.”
In response, the leader asked with a look on her face that seed like she was barely holding back from swearing.
“Let ask you one thing. Where did you hear the na of the demon?”
“Kaeram told .”
She sighed deeply.
“From the look on your face, it seems like you didn’t know, but unlike the Hishkrea, the nas of the To is not known.”
Hmm?
What’s this all about?
“I can assure you that there are very few humans on this continent who know the nas of the demons. Even I, just now, heard from you for the first ti that the To’s na was Remiharam.”
“Oh, you didn’t hear it from Aeru?”
“The Remiharam was created by Aeru, but not by the demons. It was born from the power of other unknown gods, so there was no reason for Aeru to ntion us.”
‘Never reveal what you want to do to any being other than the gods.’
According to the rules of the gods that Aeru ntioned, it was natural not to ntion it.
Wait a minute, then wasn’t it forbidden to reveal this?
Co to think of it, how did Luna know about it?
“I’ll follow Aeru’s words. But do you know how dangerous it is for you right now, Cyan?”
I responded with silence.
“Princess Arin’s engagent proposal has arrived? This ans there will be many more eyes watching you from now on! Not only from the royal family, but also from other noble families in the empire! Can you handle all of that?”
“If I have to, then I will, won’t I?”
Honestly, I can’t guarantee that I’ll be able to handle it all.
“There’s no need to say more. I don’t want to send you to uncertain places where sothing might happen. Even if it’s Aeru’s words, it doesn’t matter. I know I keep saying it, but I can’t bear to see you in danger.”
She was truly resolute.
I could feel in my bones that her concern was genuine, not just empty words.
But even as she spoke, I couldn’t bring myself to care about the danger.
The ultimate reason for seeking the To was ultimately for the sake of those who would be in danger because of .
I understood the leader wishes, but for now, I couldn’t follow them.
“So, does that an I have to stay at the academy for the ti being?”
“Yes, preferably without doing anything at all.”
Her decision was firm to the end.
“Then I’ll think of a way to complent that.”
“So, you’re not giving up until the end.”
As if expecting it, she sighed again and shook her head.
“If you utter the word ‘give up’ in front of , I’ll kill you…”
“…?”
“It’s sothing my forr leader said to in a past life.”
I left her room with a smile on my face, leaving behind her rare expression of confusion.
* * *
Set seed absolutely certain that there would be no problem.
Well, he’s a fool, so I didn’t pay much attention from the start, but the real problem is likely on my end.
The leader’s opposition was much stronger than expected.
The situation is clear to .
Leaving when surveillance is increasing is suspicious in itself.
If I truly desired, I should aim for the vacation period, but I don’t have ti to wait until then.
Boris might go berserk again, and just sitting idly by is unreasonable.
If there’s anything I can do, I must do it.
That’s what I said, but honestly, I don’t know what to do.
Ultimately, the key is to leave sothing behind at the academy to represent .
Using illusion magic is only viable for a day or two at most.
And since it doesn’t have a physical form like a summon, if left unattended for a long ti, it’s highly likely to be discovered.
This situation requires finding a substitute for , soone who looks just like …
“Huh? Young Master! How long have you been here?”
Emily, coming out of the kitchen, asked as she looked at sitting on the couch.
“I’ve been here since just now.”
“What? That’s impossible! You were eating in the kitchen until a mont ago!”
Could that be true?
No matter how hungry I am, there’s no way I’d go to her food first.
It’s not an exaggeration to say that I’m the only one in this world who can enjoy Emily’s cooking.
With a puzzled expression, Emily quickly ran back to the kitchen.
“Eeek!?”
I heard a strange noise like soone choking.
Curious, I hurriedly went to the kitchen to see what was going on.
“…?”
For a mont, I blinked about five tis in disbelief.
There was a black-haired boy sitting at the table, eating the food Emily had prepared.
That… was definitely .
“No, there are two young masters?!”
No.
Although he looked exactly like to the point where he could be mistaken for my doppelganger, that wasn’t .
Judging by the familiar magical aura emanating from the unfamiliar boy, that little guy was undoubtedly…
“Haha! Did I surprise you?”
With a popping sound and a puff of smoke, the unfamiliar boy revealed his true form.
“Papa and Emily were totally surprised!”
I was the only one in the world who could enjoy Emily’s food.
“What… What is this?”
Unlike Emily’s bewildered expression, I imdiately understood the situation.
Polymorph.
A humanoid transformation spell unique to dragons.
It’s known as a high-level spell that only fully grown dragons can cast, but this kid, who’s not even a full-fledged dragon, can use it?
It was an unbelievable sight to behold.
“How did you do this, Nana?”
“I don’t know! I was sleeping and having a dream, and suddenly when I woke up, he was transford into Papa! Not just Papa! I can transform into other people too!”
“…!”
With another popping sound, this ti, Nana transford into Brian.
“Look at this! Isn’t it exactly the sa?”
Not only the appearance, but even the voice was exactly the sa.
For a mont, I stared blankly at her transford appearance with my mouth agape.
“Why… why aren’t you saying anything, Young Master!?”
Why am I not saying anything?
Because right now, I’m contemplating a very insane idea and wondering if it’s right.
Two conflicting thoughts, knowing it’s wrong but also realizing there’s no other way, clashed fiercely in my mind.
* * *
Prince Fabian’s room on the central 4th floor of the Great Chamber in the palace.
Seated in a chair, Fabian had his chin resting on his hand, while his younger brother, Nerobian, stood with his arms crossed, gazing at him.
“Isn’t His Majesty admirable? Even while having seizures, he still tries to greet the guests,” Nerobian remarked.
Fabian remained silent.
“It’s been a good ten years since their last visit, right? What do you think grandfather is here for after such a long ti? To have a chat with the Pri Minister and start establishing his position more seriously, taking advantage of His Majesty’s illness!” Nerobian continued.
“Be quiet, Nero! Aren’t you aware I’m thinking right now?”
Fabian snapped, despite his brother’s persistence.
“What’s there to think about, brother? The chancellor, who was only interested in the academy, suddenly visiting the palace, Arin being engaged to Duke Vert’s youngest son, and us feeling like we’re being left out?”
Nerobian pressed on.
Fabian didn’t have a particular rebuttal to Nerobian’s points.
“Snap out of it, brother! We’ll be left behind at this rate. While others are expanding their influence, we’re just maintaining our status quo!” Nero urged.
“So what do you suggest we do?”
Fabian asked, raising his eyebrows as if to prompt Nerobian to continue.
“What do we do? We need to shape up ourselves,” Nerobian said with a sneaky grin.
“Are you suggesting we ddle with the Quazel family? You’re still thinking about that?”
Fabian’s expression darkened.
“Who said that? ddle with the Quazels?”
For a mont, Fabian hesitated, then furrowed his brows.
To this, Nerobian leaned in close to his ear and whispered softly,
“That Vert’s youngest son… Let’s kill him!”
Fabian recoiled in shock.
“Are you out of your mind, Nerobian!”
“Why? After all, he’s also the bastard son of a concubine with no roots, right? No one would care if he died!”
Nero’s sincerity was evident.
“Rember the plan that was made before? About getting the Mist assassins involved with Princess Arin? Now’s the perfect ti to execute it!”
Nerobian continued, excitent evident in his voice.
Fabian’s pupils began to tremble.
“I already have rcenaries lined up for it! Let’s make it look like the Mist assassinated that guy Cyan! Then we’ll entangle the Quazel family in it! It’s easy! Even if it fails, I’ve already prepared a perfect escape plan!”
Nerobian explained eagerly.
With detailed plans already in place, all that remained was Fabian’s decision.
“Becoming emperor isn’t the issue here, brother. This is our struggle for survival! If we keep idling like this, everything will be taken away from us! Our throne, our country, and even our lives…”
Fabian struggled to control his trembling pupils as he forced himself to keep his eyes shut.
He tried to convince himself that what Nerobian said was just the natural struggle for survival for humans.
“Tell more details, Nero,”
Fabian finally said, his voice determined.
Nerobian whispered the whole plan to Fabian with a smiling face.
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