20. The White Demon is on the Move!
As soon as I finished speaking, Letty reacted.
Clearly, Reiti, who had just claimed to understand my “suggestion,” blinked at me in confusion. Then she tiptoed in front of me, raising her arms to awkwardly touch my forehead.
Kefir had just left, and Reiti no longer needed to hide anything. After her moment of doubt, she teased with a hint of a smile, “Ah, could it be that you’re worried because your grades are too good? Don’t worry, Blet, the final exams at Rublyanka Academy are graded by the design bureau, and this Emperor hasn’t intervened at all. Your achievements clearly reflect your true level at the academy! You can hold your head high!”
“No, it’s not because of that…”
The previous written exams were nothing for someone like me, a time traveler. I barely managed to get through the fighting and brawling parts thanks to the Alsace that Kefir brought me, so achieving such results wasn’t particularly surprising.
“Is it because you’re nervous?”
Before Reiti could finish her sentence, the mocking laughter of Sister Rasputin, who happened to pass by and overhear our conversation in the palace, rang out.
“Pfft, Reiti, that’s just how it is with these virgins—they’re so lame they can’t even step on stage, Blet~”
Then, she was immediately zapped by Reiti and fled, wailing.
Nervousness was out of the question, not to mention that I was thinking of having Reiti directly “cancel” that award ceremony, rather than me not attending. The reason… was simple, yet hard to explain.
【Ivan Reiti was attacked and killed during the award ceremony at Rublyanka Academy!】
The script I just encountered was like this! Since Kefir and I arrived in the Rosian Empire, the scenario of Reiti’s death had occasionally popped into my mind, and it had just gained new content. It was clearer and more certain… it was coming soon. So just now, I could only let Kefir leave temporarily and then respond to this little midget in front of me with full anticipation.
Otherwise, once I distanced myself, I feared I wouldn’t even have the chance to stop it!
“Because… it’s very unsafe, Emperor Ivan Reiti.”
The Rosian Empire values martial prowess, and while it also emphasizes magic, it doesn’t believe in any “mystics.” Changing the script content to something like “prophecy” wouldn’t work on Reiti at all. After thinking it over, I could only come up with such an excuse.
“The awards can be given privately; a grand and public ceremony, well…”
“Of course not!”
However, my excuse couldn’t shake Reiti, who was characteristically domineering.
“This Emperor knows exactly what you’re worried about, big brother~”
【Reiti believes Oqilid is worried about her.】
Ah! That’s right! I dare to take responsibility! But even at this point in the script, it still wasn’t effective!
“But this is an important event for Rublyanka Academy. This Emperor not only has to personally present the awards but also arrange their future paths, as a model and encouragement for the other students.”
Perhaps I underestimated Reiti. Although she was just a Rosian midget, when it came to matters of the Rosian Empire, she was indeed the rightful Emperor Ivan Reiti.
“As for safety, it will be at Rublyanka Academy! In the heart of the Rosian capital, only academy members who have been screened can enter, so there’s no way any suspicious individuals could come and go~ Or are you saying, big brother, that you’ve learned of some danger using your identity in the Great Yeng Empire?”
“This…”
I was momentarily speechless because I truly couldn’t say anything. So far, the script had only provided a “death threat” for Reiti, without any specific details. This part of the script, indeed, couldn’t be easily deciphered by me…
Without this part of the “evidence,” I naturally couldn’t persuade Reiti with facts, and it might even backfire.
【Ivan Reiti believes Oqilid doesn’t want to attend!】
Just like this… this irritable little midget could explode at the slightest provocation.
“Ahem… well, then there’s nothing I can do. Don’t worry, Reiti, I’ll be there on time with Kefir!”
Reiti’s expression finally brightened a bit, though she immediately puffed up her cheeks.
“No need to have her come, it’s fine!”
No, no, no, if Ke Fei’er doesn’t attend, that would really be a problem.
“Anyway, big brother, you must come! On that day, I’ll have Heluxiao remind you!” After delivering the message and receiving confirmation that I would attend the award ceremony, Letty’s mood lifted, and her footsteps as she ran out were noticeably lighter.
“This emperor has other tasks today, so big brother, it’s perfectly fine for you to stay here all day! If you have any questions, just ask Rasputin. If she dares to refuse afterwards, this emperor will zap her, Blet!”
With that, true to the character of a Russian, Letty dashed off in a flurry.
Of course, staying here was out of the question; Ke Fei’er was still waiting for me outside. But before that, I indeed had some matters to attend to.
The content of the script was not false, and the dangerous scenario concerning Letty had already been clearly defined in terms of time and place. If left unaddressed, it would definitely occur. Since I couldn’t persuade Letty to cancel the “award ceremony” that would bring about the dangerous scenario, I could only follow along, protecting Letty, which also meant safeguarding Ke Fei’er’s “main storyline.”
Letty was already our friend and ally, and she had the Thunder Fairy, Zousi, waiting for me to negotiate with. For both public and private reasons, I couldn’t let Letty fall into danger.
【Ogilvy stabbed to death during the award ceremony!】
Rash protection wouldn’t do; I was already carrying a death script myself, so… I needed to seize the last opportunity to make some preparations, then take a slight risk, betting my safety to “give it a shot.”
Turning around, I looked towards the corner of the grand hall behind the resplendent pillars. Rasputin, who had just been zapped by Letty, was peeking at me from behind a pillar, and the moment I caught her gaze, she immediately raised a friendly middle finger at me.
“What the hell!? I have important work to do later! Don’t bother me with your trivial requests, Blet! Hurry up and get out to find your woman, Blet!”
“Sister Rasputin, can’t we put ‘work’ on hold for a moment? That Kirilenko and Bachayev aren’t suitable at all.”
Has matchmaking turned into your “work,” sister? Sounds a bit pitiful.
“!”
Her face flushed red in an instant, and the next moment, Sister Rasputin lunged at me, “Susu Sukablet! How did you know…”
Then, just as she was about to reach me, ready to deliver a rising dragon punch, I straightened up and spoke seriously.
“After all, Letty’s matters are more important, right? Coincidentally, I happen to have some things to trouble you with…”
“Some important things related to Letty’s safety, please…”