Chapter 202 – Academy’s Strongest Canteen Man (7)

The war is over.
However, not everyone could rest.
In particular, Erzsebet was so overloaded with work that she wanted to quit work several times a day.
In addition to the compensation owed from Seongguk and the recapture of the Demon World, the evacuation of the injured and the treatment of the newly appeared dragon were also covered.
The days continued so hectic that I couldn’t even sleep.

“Princess! “We’re in big trouble!”
“What else!!”

And while she was busy, there was one more thing that kept getting on her nerves.

“Another official letter has arrived from the Rocheard family regarding the rice paddy trade.”
“Didn’t I even issue an official document in the name of the royal family last time!? “I guess I’ll still have to wait.”
“But, everyone was urging me so hard… Even during the Great War, there was never a case where compensation was demanded so openly.”

Nobility values ​​formality and law.
It goes without saying that the wizard must be patient to achieve the desired result.
So the current situation was clearly strange.
The royal family is still discussing merit, let alone awarding medals, and everyone is raising their voices, saying that they have greatly contributed to the war.
Some even took action.

“No, Viscount Ruhilen! That document that was published in Parencia a week ago has no legal effect at all!? “In what day and age would the royal family notarize a blood oath?”

Erzébet grabbed her communication crystal and almost begged for it as she continued talking to someone.
The scribe who had been by her side for a few days learned that Ruhilen, Rochear, and many other princes and nobles wanted only one thing in return.

“Yes, I know. I know that Lye & Iron was able to win the war because he delivered war materials to the Sipssi General and smoothly controlled logistics between each city… !! Everyone is saying that their contribution is greater and they are telling us to give up Lewis!!!”

After dozens of minutes of communication, Hergé Bett leaned back on her throne and slid down.
A soulless expression.
I was extremely resentful of the king who suddenly withdrew from the front line, saying nonsense about taking a test to succeed to the throne.

“Are you okay, princess?”
“Do you look okay!? Lu Hillen is misleading public opinion, and Ice and Snow is threatening to make the North independent if Louis is not released! The saintess of the Holy Kingdom, who is several times more frantic than me, has completely lost her mind. She asks if she wants to fight another war, and she asks if she will be okay… !!”
“S-sorry!!”

A reward desired by all powers.
It was her marriage to Louise.
Now, he was of a status that was difficult to touch even the royal family, let alone the nobility, so bigamy was not difficult.
Whatever comes first is the most important.
Because of this, the situation on the continent was being swept into a storm.

‘It looks like they don’t really have any intention of starting a war, but…’

In the first place, the Holy Kingdom does not have the capacity to fight a war right now.
The same goes for Rochear.
Therefore, they are showing their stance that they will follow the outcome of the Second World War led by the royal family.
Meanwhile, the fact that each faction was carrying out various behind-the-scenes operations to pursue their own interests hurt Erzsebet’s frontal lobe.

“… “If you make one wrong choice, your kingdom will end that day.”

If one party is accepted as Louis’ companion under the presence of the royal family, will the other forces remain silent?
Something certain was needed to quell dissatisfaction.
There is evidence that he made the most outstanding contribution in this war so that no one can dispute it.
However, the person who actually solved everything was Luis himself, which in many ways resulted in Erzsebet’s hair falling out.

“Haaaaa… Really…”

I want to die.
No, I want to kill him.
Lewis, that human being.

“What are you doing now?”
“I guess I’m taking a nap since I haven’t heard from you.”
“… “It’s very easy-going.”
“Isn’t it before the semester starts yet?”
“…”
“Princess! “We’re in big trouble!!”
“Oh, what is it again!!!!”

The person who ran this time was Adalbert, the captain of the guard.
Erzsebet, who had scolded the veteran who had gone through all the hardships of life, belatedly realized her mistake and began to think, but her expression was paler to the point where even her complexion looked warm.

“Rain, ice and snowball, no! “So Bingxuegong and Hwansanggong, two people have come to the throne room!!”
“What’s the big deal? Until a little while ago, I was urging others to…”
“Well, that’s not it… !”

Before Adalbert could finish speaking, the screams of the guards were heard from outside.
And a little later, two women came whining and carrying something.

“Ah, princess~!”
“Haha… It’s heavy…”
“Huh, stop! That evil thing must not be brought into Daejeon!!”

Despite Adalbert’s restraint, Adela and Liv dragged a huge ice statue about 2 meters tall.
With a bright expression, they knelt in front of Erzsebet and asked for what they wanted.

“I want to marry you, teacher!”
“… Me too.”

Erzsebet had been suffering from heavy work and stress for several days.

“… “Hiccup.”

I made eye contact with the ‘merit’ they brought and fainted.

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“Grandpa, we’re here! “It’s Parencia.”
“Oh my, I owe you a lot. How should I do this…”
“Done. “I was on my way back from the war anyway.”
“Still, you put a spell on the flower, so shouldn’t Nogu give at least a small repayment? If you come to Rochear sometime…”
“I said I don’t need it! And the flower was saved by my sister!”
“Sergei! When you grow up, you have to be polite! “I’m sorry, she’s so blunt.”

Gilbert got off the carriage and bowed deeply towards his benefactors.
She was the brother and sister who helped him when he almost died while wandering in the southern desert.
It is said that his younger brother, who was a student at the Academy, was on his way to Parencia to bring his sister, who had become a widow during the war.
If I hadn’t encountered them along the way, neither the flowers nor my life would have been saved.

“Then take a look.”
“Thank you thank you.”

He received a doll as a final gift at the academy’s main gate from his seemingly kind older sister, and walked forward with tired steps.
It’s been almost a year since I left Parenzia, as if running away from Rochear.
After a long journey from Bahran, overcoming the danger of death several times, I came here again.
With a beautiful bouquet of flowers to hand to your intelligent little lady.

“Huh, didn’t we avoid war here too…?” …”

Construction was in full swing at the Academy, where the warm spring breeze was blowing.
Although there were collapsed corners here and there, the city was vibrant, and small flower buds were beginning to form on the cherry trees.
After straightening his back and looking around for a moment, Gilbert walked towards the cafeteria where he and Adela had parted ways.

He had no particular reason for not heading to the dormitory.
For some reason, his feet just moved on their own.

After following the red brick road for a while, he finally found himself in the center of Parencia Academy.
We arrived at a small wooden building about three stories tall.

Even though it was past lunch time, quite a lot of people gathered there.
I was finally able to meet the owner I had been missing.

“Ah, grandpa~!!!”
“Miss…”

Adela, wearing a pure white dress, ran over and smiled her big smile.
Next to her was the groom-to-be, who looked as if he had been dragged out of his sleep, with bushy hair, and a woman with a fresh, purple look wearing the same clothes.
It was a strange sight in many ways, but a smile was drawn on the old butler’s face.
Holding his wrinkled hands together, he told his owner what he had wanted to say for a long time.

“I’m back, lady.”

***

“Hmm~. How long have you slept… ?”

Lehel rubbed her sleepy eyes and pulled herself up from the fairy thread.
Her physical age is approximately 20 years old.
It was clear that a certain amount of time had passed since she had used up as much of her lifespan as possible with the last magic from her previous life.

“Oh right. I didn’t bring my hat… Huh?”

She returned to Sark Lair through the 〈 transfer door 〉 using the last of her magical power.
But when she lifted her body up, the hat that had clearly spilled on the floor was lying next to her.
Moreover, the old, large hat was filled with something.
Lehel’s eyes blinked rapidly as she examined them out of curiosity.

“It’s a letter… ? And the sender…”

Louis.
Louis.
Lewis, Lewis, Lewis.

When did you find out Sacreir’s location?
Even Lewis himself wrote a letter with great care.
For twenty years.
One stitch at a time.

“Oh my god… Me, I don’t know…”

Lehel, who had entrusted her body to the road fairy’s thread, could not control her heated cheeks.
She felt as if her heart, which had finally started beating again, would stop once again.

“Should I read this…?” … ?”

After thinking for a while, she finally shook her head.
This was because she wanted to hear in person what had happened rather than receive it through a letter.
She opened the most recently sent letter and eventually smiled a little.
And without even having time to fix her hair, she took her hat and rosary and cast 〈 Transfer Gate 〉.

Of course, the place where Lehel arrived was Parenzia Academy.
In the meantime, there were a few changes in the city, which seemed to have gone through large-scale construction without any traces of time.

“Ah, my statue!”

After checking on her own statue, which was fortunately unharmed, Lehel looked up at another statue erected next to it.
The man holding her sword and shield stood next to her.

[Lewis Brunhart, the hero who saved humanity.]

A signboard boasting stylish writing.
Feeling good for some reason, she confidently passed through the main gate and entered the academy.

“Oh, it hurts! “Don’t hit me!!”
“Yangyangyangyangyangyangyangyang!”
“Yangyangyangyangyangyangyangyang!”

As I was walking around the campus, which was considerably larger than before, I saw some unusual students.
Two students with impressive fluffy blue hair were bullying a black-haired female student of similar age.

“I’m going to tell my dad!! “Whaaah!!!”
“There, Seo Se-yang!”
“It’s family revenge!!”

When the bullied student disappeared from nowhere due to magic, the twins screamed and ran somewhere.
Lehel left them behind and went a little further inward.

“Let’s see, Akasha Coffin…” …”

Surprisingly, her destination was not the cafeteria in the center of the academy.
According to what was written in the letter, it was still work time, and it was clear that Lewis was somewhere else.
Lehel went to the Akasha Pavilion and without hesitation found a familiar room on the top floor and knocked on the door.

And finally, she met the face she had longed for so long.

“Ssajang~!!!”
“Huh? Came?”

Louis had not changed at all from twenty years ago.
He was sitting cross-legged in the chairman’s office.

“But now I’m the chairman.”
“Really… ?”
“Didn’t you read the letter? “The chairman’s seat is not here.”
“Hiyaaaaa!? Oh, no! Get out of the way! Now I’m doing it again!!”
“Haha…”

As if it was a joke.
He got up and said, “Let’s take a look outside first.”
Lehel also went out holding hands with Louis and asked them one by one the things they had been curious about.

Since we were going to be spending a long time together, there was no rush at all.

— But boss, why haven’t you aged at all?
– Yes!? Kano Lelijie? The elixir of immortality? No, no matter how great an alchemist he is, how can he…

Sometimes, I lead like a bully.
Sometimes it hinders his steps.

— How much has your wife grown?
— Really!? Oh my god… I thought she wasn’t as good as him, but she did it to me a few times…

Just as I promised.
With a bright smile.

— Then what about the concession stand? Have you left it to someone else now?

Relax, slowly.
I walked in the sunshine.

— Of course, I thought so. Phew! Well, now that you have received the title of hero, chairman of the board, and even the chairman of the operation committee, the boss…

“You’re the academy’s strongest cafeteria man, right?”

Done.