Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 609
◈ 609. [Side Story] School days
5years ago.
Imperial Academy, 369th Graduation Ceremony.
『Fiat Justitia, Ruat Caelum』
‘Establish justice even if the sky falls.’
A campus hallway bathed in clear morning sunlight. Under the plaque with the academy's motto written on it.
“Phew…….”
19Hecate of Flesh was breathing hard and trying to stay calm..
The girl with short beige hair was wearing a cadet uniform that was tight up to her neck. The perfectly ironed school uniform was so tight that it looked like a military uniform..
“Oh, it's Hecate senior.!”
“Awesome, chief of class 369……!”
“Be brave today too…….”
Juniors and classmates passing by gave her envious looks..
At this academy where talented children who are said to be among the best in the empire gather, he is a top performer with overwhelming ability..
Although she was envied for her skills alone,.
A straight physique, tightly packed muscles, hair cut short for fear of interfering with swordsmanship training, and even a melancholic expression..
Several points overlapped to give off an androgynous charm, and it was popular among the academy's cadets, regardless of gender..
and-
Jeopuk.
In the opposite hallway, someone suddenly appeared, distorting this clear, sunny campus into a thick darkness..
A school uniform with the front slit open and the neck clearly visible. Her gorgeous black hair is completely disheveled, and her bottomless black eyes are hollow at the bottom. The body smelled of nicotine and alcohol..
Ash, a 20-year-old man, appeared with his hands in his pants pockets and walking around in a gangster-like manner no matter how he looked..
The shocked juniors gasped all at once..
“Hey Iik! Woah, it's the prince.!”
“369A walking disaster)!”
“The five lusts of the imperial family)……!”
“Ha, but it's nice to see something like that in danger again.……!”
Except for a few people who shouted desperately at the end, the imperial problem child feared and avoided by everyone in the academy - Ash calmly crossed the hallway and headed towards Hecate..
“Hey, chief.”
“Ah, His Royal Highness. Good morning.”
Ash calmly waved his hand and tapped Hecate on the shoulder, and Hecate smiled sadly..
The juniors hid far away in the hallway and watched the two people having a conversation..
“How on earth do the chief and the last get along together??”
“The best student in the whole school, and the worst problem child in the whole school... … It's a really strange combination..”
“Prince, if you don't get into trouble, the picture is good..”
“It's a problem because you cause trouble.…….”
“I'm sure you'll have a huge accident at today's graduation ceremony.……!”
Ash turned his head towards the juniors who were whispering like that..
“Kya-ak!”
He suddenly screamed and threw his arms up..
“Hehehe!”
“Wow-!”
“Run away! If you get caught, something terrible will happen to you.!”
The juniors, who were distraught, rushed out all at once and ran away. Ash snorted his..
“what the. Anyone who sees me will think I'm eating people. What a bad thing I did, why am I running away like that??”
“haha…….”
Hecate smiled awkwardly. I'm not asking because I don't know.?
Ash was originally a gentle and kind master. Even though he was the oldest among his fellow jockeys, he was a good and considerate boy and everyone liked him..
After losing my mother when I was fifteen... … The person has completely changed. His personality has completely changed to that of a bully..
He got into all kinds of mischief at school and started not even attending class properly..
Unlike other cadets who live in the dormitory, like a prince, I go to and from school at the villa... … Ash and his escort, Lucas, became more and more isolated at school..
However, like a hedgehog, Ash was fierce towards everyone, but he was especially nice to Hecate..
No, it wasn't that he treated me well, but he just pretended to know me and stuck with me. We forced ourselves to work together and become close friends..
There wasn't much contact until then, but in the end, I was dragged around by the prince by force... … Before we knew it, Ash, Lucas, and Hecate were hanging out together throughout their school years..
Hecate, who was reminiscing about the past six years with all of Ash's troubles, laughed out loud..
“By the way, are you planning anything else today? I was worried that you would have another serious accident at the graduation ceremony..”
Hecate didn't know.
The Ash in front of me is a man who celebrated his graduation with all his might in every way possible..
And all the trouble happened because of the needs of the episode. In this episode, there was no need to ruin the graduation ceremony, so they decided to leave it alone..
I didn't know, and Ash didn't bother to tell me. Instead, Ash yawned, her face full of fatigue..
“I'm feeling sleepier today... … Whoaam. I decided to be a gentle prince for a day. You shouldn't get a diploma.”
“Hehehe. What a gentle prince. It's a combination of words that doesn't really fit together..”
“There is demand for this too... … Anyway, chief. Why do you look so determined this morning? Where are you going to war??”
Ash, who was naturally holding Hecate's shoulder, winked..
Hecate flinched and lowered her eyes in embarrassment. And she stammered and asked.
“……majesty. that… … Where is Lucas now?……?”
“Hoo.”
Only then did Ash realize the situation and blew his whistle..
“Are you really going to snatch my escort? Like this innocent youth.”
“No, that's not it.…….”
It was an open secret that Chief Hecate had a crush on Deputy Lucas..
This was a fact that almost everyone knew, except for Lucas, who was an Academy-certified snowbird. The problem was that only he himself, Lucas, did not know.…….
“Are you going to confess today??”
“Ugh, that's it…….”
“6You've been in pain all year. Now that I graduate, I have no chance?”
“i know. but…….”
Hecate smiled bitterly and lowered her head..
“It will be hard to see it in the future, so I wonder if it would be better to just leave it as a beautiful memory..”
“……He said he went to Glory Knights.?”
Ash was about to take out a cigarette while making a clucking sound, but when he realized it was on campus, he calmly took out a candy, opened the package, and put it in his mouth..
“You know, right? Joining that knighthood means... … It's something you have to pay a 'price' for..”
“……yes. I know.”
Imperial Guard Glory Knights.
Joining here was an honor that no knight could hope for, but a harsh 'price' was demanded from the individual knight..
The 'price' was top secret, but Ash knew it as if it were obvious. Hecate guessed it was probably because he was a prince..
“However, my life is already in the hands of the empire... … And I decided to present it to His Majesty the Emperor..”
Hecate smiled bitterly..
“That's what I decided from the beginning, and that's why I worked hard to maintain my position as chief..”
“…….”
Ash, who was listening, muttered softly..
“…… To prevent that, we become closer every time. I couldn't stop it this time either. Anyway, all the knights are stubborn and stubborn.…….”
“yes?”
“no. It tastes like candy.”
Ash had a habit of talking to himself, so Hecate ignored it..
Hecate took a close look at the interior of the Academy, which she would no longer be able to see once she left after graduating today..
“I will miss the days spent here.”
“……okay.”
For some reason, Ash agreed. It was an attitude uncharacteristic of a delinquent student who was always trying to destroy the school..
“I was so sick of it, but... … I think I'll miss it a little too.”
The last session allowed to you.
As he looked around the school ahead of the graduation ceremony, Ash's expression became sad. Hecate's eyes widened as it was her first time seeing Ash look like this..
“……So even more.”
Immediately afterwards, Ash flashed his signature dangerous smile and winked at Hecate..
“Wouldn't it be better to convey those feelings to Lucas??”
“…….”
“There will be a lot of regrets about the things you haven't done. Think that the world will end tomorrow, and do it today. huh? how?”
“That, that…….”
Hecate doesn't know what to do and is confused.,
Jeopuk-
A boy with blond hair appeared from the other side of the hallway, making heavy footsteps..
369Deputy Chief of Staff, Lucas McGregor.
Nineteen- year-old Lucas was already a tall boy with a skeleton that was longer than that of an adult. As he continued to grow taller, his school uniform became a little shorter, and his strong wrists were clearly visible through his sleeves..
Looking at Lucas like that, Hecate blushed without realizing it..
‘What should I do? What should I do?…….’
As good friends, will we part ways leaving behind only beautiful memories?.
or not… … Will you take courage and move forward?.
Between uncertain success and failure, should you try?.
Ash covered his mouth and laughed, looking back and forth between the cute girl and the boy. Soon Lucas walked straight up and stood in front of Ash and Hecate..
“Hecate. I was already looking for it.”
“Uh, yeah?”
Lucas let out an expressionless expression, and Hecate, who shrugged her shoulders in surprise, soon clenched her fists..
“Yeah, yeah. Lucas. I have something to say to you too-”
Hecate was speechless..
Swish!
This was because Lucas suddenly threw what was in his hand at Hecate..
Hecate, embarrassed, took it and examined it, and it was... … It was a sheath.
And inside the scabbard was an unedged sword..
“Before graduation, I will challenge you one last time..”
Lucas growled as he pulled out his false sword in front of him..
“Draw your sword, Hecate.”
“…….”
“6I haven't been able to beat you even once in years, but today I will try to surpass you..”
Hecate looked at Lucas blankly, and Ash couldn't stop laughing and holding his stomach..
“Fu, puhahahaha! Hey really! Hey, escort!”
Ash declared, pointing at Lucas with the index fingers of both hands..
“I tell you this every time, you're such an asshole!”
Because he was used to Ash's inexplicable verbal abuse, Lucas bowed his head deeply to Ash and then turned to face Hecate again..
Hecate swallowed her breath without realizing it..
Ah, yes.
Those straight blue eyes.
Those unwavering eyes that pursue only the martial arts and loyalty to their master.…….
I was captivated by that gaze that only drew straight lines without any refraction..
sreung-
therefore.
Don't avoid this moment when that straight line is heading towards you..
Hecate slowly pulled the sword from its sheath. The morning sunlight hit the face of the sword and shattered the surroundings..
Suddenly, exclamations burst out from the mouths of the cadets who had gathered around and were looking around..
After finishing the attack, Hecate opened her closed eyes, faced Lucas, and opened her mouth..
“I will accept that match. lucas.”
“Thank you. Hecate.”
“but. If I win this match…….”
Hecate took a deep breath and smiled..
“At that time, don't avoid my heart, but face it straight.”
Oh oh oh……!
Not only the surrounding cadets, but even Ash, who had quietly joined in among the cadets, was excited and cheered lowly at that comment..
Only Lucas, who has zero awareness of the Academy Awards, tilts his head..
“Do you mean to listen to the story? good night. accept the conditions.”
“Okay, second seat..”
Grasping the handle of the sword with both hands, Hecate slowly raised the sword above her head..
“Let's compete.”
Lucas lowered the tip of his sword and lowered his body as low as possible..
Hecate occupied the top, and Lucas occupied the bottom. The two knights, with completely opposite postures, stared at each other fiercely..
and-
The match was won in a split second..
Going to school-!
Lucas hit the ground and lunged at Hecate with terrifying force, swinging his sword..
and…….
Hecate dodged the charge as smoothly as a matador and gently lowered her sword..
Tsukaak-!
Hecate's false sword sparkled brightly and cut Lucas' false sword like cutting paper..
Although it was a fake sword, only the blade was not sharp, so it was definitely a top-class iron sword polished by a craftsman..
The two swords collided, and although Hecate's sword was not scratched, Lucas' sword was broken in two..
The tip of Lucas' sword, which had been cut off and spinning around, stuck to the floor..
“…….”
Lucas, who had been standing still with his sword raised, slowly straightened his posture and looked down at the dismembered longsword in his hand..
“You lost.”
Lucas let out a concise sigh and put the severed long sword into his scabbard..
“In the end, you can't win once, Hecate. you are such a great guy.”
“It's all thanks to you for always challenging me without getting tired of it. Without you, I wouldn't have been this disciplined..”
Hecate sheathed her sword and took a deep breath..
“Okay then, Lucas. Now it's my turn.”
I'm actually more nervous now than when I was fighting with a sword..
Hecate swallowed and chose her words, and Lucas looked at her curiously..
And, as was the case in the swordsmanship match between the two, Hecate did not dodge, but struck at once..
“i like you. For the past 6 years, I've always liked it.”
“…….”
“It will be hard to see you again after graduation, but I still wanted to convey this feeling to you..”
Lucas's eyes were wide open in surprise, and he just stood there frozen, looking at Hecate like that..
Hecate took a step closer to Lucas with a blushing face..
“Lucas. you… … What do you think about me?”
“…….”
“Please be honest. Because it's okay.”
All the cadets around held their breath..
Meanwhile, Ash took out one candy after another from his pocket and kept chewing it in his mouth. Wow! Wow!
“…….”
Lucas, who had been silent for a long time... … He finally opened his mouth slowly..
It was a historic answer that will last a long time in his life and in the 369th class of the Imperial Academy..
The answer is-
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