22. Rosia Needs a Transformation!
Unlike when I first arrived at the Rublyanka Academy in the Rosia Empire, this time when it came to mentioning “the relationship between the two,” Kephir was no longer hesitant and evasive like before; rather, I was simply being pulled along by her hand.
The rumor that the two big Ying Empire exchange students at Rublyanka Academy were in a romantic relationship had already spread shortly after our arrival at the academy, even though it was somewhat outdated. Nevertheless, during the time leading up to my acceptance of the award from Letty, I had to endure not only Letty’s evident jealousy but also the continuous whistling and various gazes from the audience.
【Oh, Jilid…】
【Student A is jealous…】
…
The layers of this death script were endless. Although Kephir was by my side, those who wanted to stab me just because I happened to catch a lemon could only think about it. However, before these death scripts faded away due to their impossibility, I had no opportunity to search, judge, or reference anything related to Letty!
The moment Kephir finally let go of my hand, I found myself standing on the podium with her, looking down at the audience, which appeared slightly darkened due to the excessive brightness of the podium.
“Now that everyone is here, this Emperor will award these top four students while also granting them honors for after graduation. The rest of you little fools, if you feel envy and hatred, then find a chance to snatch it back from this Emperor in the future!”
“Ura!”
This… should clearly mean calling someone a fool, right? But for some reason, the students below seemed even more excited. After this distinctly Letty-style complaint, Letty waved her hand to call over a student holding a large pile of badges, starting to award the first and second place winners one by one.
The top two were a muscular man and a standard Rosian blonde Miss Oqiu Sha. Besides receiving their diplomas and some medals, they also got Letty’s promise of “serving in corresponding positions in Siberia after graduation.”
Even though they were heading to a place with heavy snowfall, the two looked overjoyed, happily bouncing off the stage under the envious gazes of others. Next… it was Kephir’s turn.
Letty’s smile took a sharp turn upon seeing Kephir.
“If possible, this Emperor really doesn’t want to award a student like you…”
At this point, Letty, are you still holding grudges…?
“However, I won’t exclude you just because you’re a ‘foreign student’ or for any other reason, Kephir. Take your diploma.”
With a somewhat rough shove, she thrust the diploma into Kephir’s arms, her small face stern. “Given that you previously said you didn’t need the honors of the Rosia Empire, as a reward, I can exchange it for a request that I don’t think is too excessive. I don’t have time to wait for you Ying people to sip tea and dawdle; tell me now!”
Isn’t this putting someone in a difficult position? Yet surprisingly, Kephir let out a light laugh, as if mocking Letty: “You think your little tricks will work on me? I’ve already thought of a countermeasure!”
The next moment, Kephir leisurely spoke: “Ivan Letty, my request is simple: please don’t come to bother my fiancé in the future.”
“Su…”
The fragrant words almost slipped out, and Letty’s adorable face was about to twist with anger. “Hey, do you want to be electrocuted in public until you lose control?”
You two, please stop arguing; just hand out the medals and wrap it up! Otherwise, the number of death scripts targeting me is increasing, and the pressure is immense! I feel like I’m bearing the jealousy of the entire venue alone, and only now are the death scripts aimed at me slowly fading away because Kephir is by my side.
However…
【Letty was attacked and died during the award ceremony!】
The script of Letty’s death has emerged at last, still very much alive! But now, this award ceremony is nearly over, and outside the lecture hall stands the golden legend brought by Sister Rasputin. Not to mention any suspicious individuals—there’s not even a fly that can get in; Sister Rasputin is not one to be trifled with.
So… it’s not that I doubt Letty’s level of adoration in the hearts of the people of the Rosian Empire. If there are no external attackers, then it can only mean that the “enemy is within”: the one with ill intentions towards Letty is right here in this lecture hall!
The conclusion is drawn, and the script immediately confirms my judgment!
【Student A seizes the opportunity to attack Ivan Letty!】
Here it comes! But among so many students, finding a nameless extra is like searching for a needle in a haystack! So, it doesn’t matter where the attacker is; what matters is when the assault begins!
In the moment of my hesitation, it seems that Kephiel has finally reached some agreement with Letty. With Letty’s furious demeanor, Kephiel descends the stage, holding her diploma with the calmness of a “victor.” During this time, the script hasn’t mentioned anything about the “attack beginning.”
That’s not wrong, after all. In the previous “practice” with Leif, most of the students in the academy were aware of the vast power gap between Kephiel and the academy elite Leif, like an eagle catching a chick. Only a fool would choose to attack Letty while Kephiel is receiving her award! Wouldn’t that be self-defeating!?
So, as the top three gradually leave, in the end… only I remain on the podium, the man rumored to be a “pretty boy” and “living off others,” ready to accept the award. Isn’t this the final and best opportunity for an attack!?
“Uh… ahem, Li De, it’s your turn now~”
Letty, having changed her earlier displeasure towards Kephiel, cheerfully calls for the student responsible for handing out the certificates and medals to hurry up and bring them over.
The timing… the timing will surely be when Letty’s attention is distracted by the award ceremony, and someone like me, a “novice,” has no ability to protect Letty. That’s what the attacker must be thinking! So…
It must be now!
【The revolutionary Rosian student attacked Ivan Letty!】
【Ivan Letty was attacked and died!】
【Ou Ji Li De was caught in the crossfire and died!】
The death script has appeared!
“For the democracy of Rosia! You white devil tyrant, die!”
The Rosian youth responsible for delivering the certificate suddenly threw what he was holding, then drew a sharp blade from the certificate! Shouting strange words, he lunged at the already approaching Letty!
You think I’ll let you succeed? Not a chance!
Do you think I’ve been preparing for this moment for so long for nothing!?
“Letty!”
I immediately pulled Letty, who was just about to approach the youth to collect her award, into my arms, wrapping my arms around her waist, spinning her around to secure her, and then catching the medal that was supposed to be placed around my neck, slapping it ruthlessly onto the attacker’s face!
In an instant, Letty’s fingers danced, and the shining golden lightning transformed into a pulsating current, sending both the roaring youth and his weapon flying away!
Is it over!?
【Ivan Letty encountered…】
No! The script is still ongoing; it’s not finished yet!
There are more moves to come! Or rather… the appetizer has just ended; now it’s time for the “main event”!
In the next moment, smoke suddenly billowed around the venue! Several students stood up from their seats, unleashing what must have been a long-prepared “ice magic” towards Letty. While the venue doesn’t allow various weapons, magic can indeed be conjured even with bare hands!
At the same time, a figure surged from the shadows onto the stage!
This time, my instincts tell me: this is not an attacker of the same caliber as that cannon fodder shouting about democracy!
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Let me see who hasn’t replied; they must be up to something on 520.