519 – You’re Not Good at It – 4

The battle between the two classes was in the Empire camp—to be exact, the score of Ainter’s class was slightly ahead of that of Lyutis and Laterer’s class, and a fierce three-way battle continued.

That is to say, the majority of the students at the Imperial Academy are Imperial, and the majority of them are united for the victory of Ainter, so it is a natural result. Rather, it is surprising that Lyutis and Laterra maintain a slight inferiority despite the unity of the empire.

“The Empire always wins!”

“Long live the Empire! Long live the Marquis of Idrafen!”

However, it is an undeniable fact that the empire is winning despite the short and narrow battles. The Imperial students were excited to see Ainter’s class, which had never once stepped down from first place, from the horse race to the present.

“There are still a lot of games left, but it looks like we’ve already won.”

“Don’t you know that it’s not over until it’s over?”

Of course, in the eyes of students from other countries, there was a backlash because it seemed like the Empire’s victory in the competition was confirmed, but

“So who is first?”

“Don’t be so mean. I guess I can’t read the number 1 because I usually only get second place.”

“” Haha!”””

Imperial students laughed off the backlash from students from other countries, recognizing it as a loser’s denial of reality. It is true that the war against the two countries is not over, but it is the Empire that continues to remain in first place. Therefore, it is believed that the one that stands tall until the end will also be the empire.

‘Crazy guys.’

I quietly shook my head as I watched the wondrous teabagging. Even as a third party, I can’t help but gasp, but I can’t help but wonder how exasperated students from other countries must feel. It is obvious that if the empire suffers a reverse defeat like that, it will become a dark history that cannot be washed away until graduation.

However, they did not go out of their way to stop the cheering (disguised as tea-bagging). No matter how crazy it is, it is ultimately a fight between kids. Academy students simply actively participate in academy events. As the emperor said, it is not a matter for adults and outsiders to interfere.

Besides, looking at their tails, I don’t think it would be any use even if I tried to dissuade them. If you are told to refrain, you may ask, ‘Inspector, aren’t you happy about the Empire’s victory?’ It seems like he will be labeled as a non-imperialist along with the questioning.

‘If anything goes wrong, I’ll be under surveillance.’

An action that unites public opinion and suppresses those who oppose it. Even as a Minister-designate of the Ministry of Inspection, this is an excellent inspection method. Wouldn’t they have been more successful if they had been born just a few years earlier?

Maybe that’s why I’m secretly looking forward to it. Maybe a few of them will become fresh new recruits who will support Gamchalseong.

‘They will take care of it.’

While watching the passionate cheering match, I turned around. The students went crazy and said, ‘If this happens, we’ll attack the leader!’ As long as we don’t come to the same conclusion, it’s okay to skip that bit of fighting.

Even when cooking rice, doesn’t the rice cooker need to have a hole for steam to escape? Students should also let off steam in moderation so that their passion does not explode and armed conflict does not occur.

“If you take away the sword from the kingdom of knights, what is left?”

“Those who say they are a magic powerhouse but are being pushed back by Lord Majong are not the words to say.”

“Don’t fight too much. In front of the empire, you’re both in the same place anyway.”

…It won’t happen, right?

‘Wouldn’t the bench clearing explode like that?’

I’m seriously worried. Students who had lived a dignified life as nobles ran out into the stadium and started throwing punches? Even while calling out his nationality?

Just thinking about it makes my heart pound. If something like that really happens, it will leave a lasting mark in the history of the Academy.

It will become a dark history that will never be erased from the life of the principal and me.

‘Fuck.’

I felt like crying without even realizing it. Why did something like this happen in my later years when I had to be careful of falling leaves?

‘Damn little brother.’

Yes, no matter how you think about it, it’s because of Erich. It happened every year that Lyutis and Laterer went crazy, and Ainter stayed quiet until Erich caught wind of it. The three have their own extenuating circumstances.

But Erich, no matter how many times I think about it, I can’t forgive this b*stard.

‘We’ll see.’

I made a promise while thinking of Erich, who would be enthusiastically participating in the game right now.

Someday, I will legally beat you in the name of sparring.

***

Enen is truly a very considerate person.

“The Empire won this time again!”

“Hey, don’t be discouraged! Second place was also good! We were first place!”

“Raise your head, friend! There is no shame in losing to the strong!”

Otherwise, something like this cannot happen in the last semester before graduation. Isn’t this a novel sight for me as I return to Armenia soon?

It’s so touching that I can’t even open my eyes. I want to go to a corner like this and pass out.

“Father.”

However, as the person in charge of Armain’s escort force and the representative of the three kingdoms’ forces, such a luxurious escape was not permitted.

“What’s going on?”

“Well… The knights’ mood is unusual.”

She let out a small sigh at the sight of Perosa barely opening his mouth as if he was embarrassed. If Perosa even said something was out of the ordinary in front of me, the knights’ patience would have already reached its limit.

“There is a fuss about teaching students right away.”

“I see.”

I barely nodded when the specific situation was explained.

It’s complicated. The knights who came to the empire to protect Emperor Lyutis, and the knights stationed in the empire representing Armain, were in a state of excitement. Instead of watching the students’ battle from the perspective of an adult, I began to see the struggles of the prospective knights as a knight of Armain.

‘I understand how you feel, but.’

Of course, it’s not that I don’t know the knights’ feelings. I am also a proud knight of Armain, so how can you not understand my feelings? It’s just about being patient in a position where you can’t move carelessly, and being silent for fear of the repercussions after moving.

Escort forces must not move for personal reasons. If Armain moves, there is a high possibility that other countries will also move. If an accident occurs due to this, the responsibility will fall on Armain, who acted first.

That’s why they persevered even though the anti-Academy competition was a battle that put the nation’s pride at stake. At the same time, we wanted to prevent the students’ competition from spreading outside the academy.

“This is a match that must be achieved through the students’ strength. A victory that involves outsiders in the process will not be recognized. If you truly care for Armain, tell him to endure and support him.”

And even if an adult intervenes in a student fight and wins, can it be called a true victory?

“Yes, father. I will.”

Perosa understood what I meant and nodded his head.

This is indeed a fortunate thing. If Perosa, who is younger than them, shows restraint, the other knights will be more patient.

“I will also let it slip to Juven’s side.”

“Okay.”

I was momentarily taken aback by what followed, but naturally opened my mouth.

I see, Juven was on the verge of intervening with the students. It is fortunate that the Holy Church is quiet.

‘…Why did this happen at the end?’

No, actually, I’m not glad. The very fact that something like this happened is truly terrible.

It is painful that I, who should protect His Majesty the King and the royal family, am following His Majesty Lyutis to a foreign country, and that I suddenly become a shield in the name of the person in charge representing the three kingdoms.

I believed that I would now be able to escape that pain, but this happened with just one step left.

‘Was there not enough donations?’

It seems that my sincerity toward Enen was vague.

***

Villar and Olivia’s complexions, which had darkened over time, began to calm down at some point.

‘I am liberated.’

A deep solemn feeling weighed on my heart as I felt like I had a general understanding of the situation. I gave up my mind because I couldn’t endure it any longer.

It’s a shame. Olivia Vilardo was also about to graduate with honors at the end of this semester, but she got into an uproar because her little brother, who lives somewhere, shot a really big ball. As the older brother of the culprit, it is not a human duty if you do not feel sorry.

But very unfortunately, I couldn’t do anything for the two who were liberated.

“Call all the kids nearby! We have a lot of people!”

“End it before they all gather together! Everyone rush in!”

“What’s with that guy sitting down!? Don’t leave out, join in!”

When the match against the opposing team entered the middle stage, bench clearing began to occur.

With bench clearing news coming from all directions, I couldn’t afford to pay attention to other people. What is the use of feeling sorry and what is the meaning of duty when I am dying right now?

‘Damn.’

Anyway, I continued walking while seeing the bench clearing that had exploded this time. If a fight breaks out in front of you, you have to at least pretend to stop it.

It’s stranger than that. Obviously, in this world, there was nothing that could be called a sporting event, let alone bench clearing, but these b*stards started to make their own confrontations like professional sporting events.

Serious players, passionate cheering, spectators with deep love, and even clearing of the bench by the players.

‘If you look at me, this is Ropan.’

No matter how you look at it, it’s a modern sports film. Was this a world with genre drift?

It is also amazing that students who knew nothing made it to the bench clearing stage on their own. I think it was human instinct for players to fight with their fists─

‘Huh?’

As we approached the players to stop the armed conflict, a familiar face was seen among the players.

It was Erich.

…

‘You b*stard.’

Well done, you b*stard.

“Stop! What kind of fuss is this in a place where there should be a fair competition?”

As soon as she saw Erich’s face, she ran away with a loud cry. Erich must be subdued by force before that bench clearing stops voluntarily.

This is a blessing from the gods to comfort me.

A blessing to beat Erich legally.