Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 82
Surprisingly, the academy's classes proceeded normally despite Esmueh's sudden visit..
The sight of professors and students passing Esmuët as if she were an ordinary student after understanding that she had no intention of breaking the academy's rules felt very foreign to me..
Even nobles, whenever they recognized her, passed by with only a light greeting, as if they were students greeting each other..
"That's how much I believe in the laws of the empire. It was possible because there was a lot of effort to get to this point.."
Esmuët must have read my expression and explained with a hint of pride. Well, it was a sight that fully understands her pride..
No matter how disciplined the academy is, in the end, they are people who will one day leave this place and become members of class society. Even professors are already members of society no matter what..
It is clear that, starting with the faculty, they will not be willing to follow this system unless they have a firm belief and conviction that all the things that are observed within this academy will not cause any disadvantage when going out..
They'll be watching, fearing retaliation that might come someday..
"I expected it to some extent, but I never thought I would have this much faith in discipline. I have no idea how long it took to achieve this.."
"As expected, you understand quickly. However, it didn't take that long. Just a few hard-line measures to make it clear that 'that's the way it is' is enough for people to follow, and even after ten years, it becomes a tradition.."
I felt like Esmuët's eyes became slightly sharper at the part about hard-line measures, but I decided to just move on..
"Although there are differences in status, all positions and power come from the imperial family. It is an insult to His Majesty the Emperor that discrimination and persecution occur due to differences in social status in this place, which was established by the emperor's order to discover talented people for the empire.."
Esmueh walked with a dignified posture with her back straight and told various stories. Whenever the scenery changed, she continued the conversation, paying no heed to the attention paid to me and herself as escorts..
Since many foreign nobles have already visited the academy since yesterday, I was very grateful for her kindness in protecting me from incidents in the name of her escort, but honestly, I couldn't help but be concerned in another sense..
Since there is a big height difference between me and her, it's almost pitiful to see her having a hard time even crossing her arms..
It was not difficult to guess that she had deliberately worn high-heeled shoes, but there still seemed to be a height difference of more than 30 cm between her and me, and she had to inevitably raise her elbows to her shoulders to wrap her arms around me..
"Esmueh. I appreciate you being considerate of me because of yesterday's incident, but aren't you feeling uncomfortable??"
"Yes? Oh, it's okay! Well, wouldn’t it be necessary to have days like this once in a while to relieve the stiffness in your shoulders? This is necessary because I often open my desk.!"
No, rather than loosening up, I think my shoulders will become stiff..
Seeing her smiling brightly even though she must be quite uncomfortable, it seems like her facial expression management is excellent, as expected of a princess..
"Well, isn't it uncomfortable for you, Eldmia? Things like having to keep pace with the Queen, Margrave Levien, etc...."
"no? There's nothing wrong with it. Rather, it's nice to be able to hear various stories while moving.."
I don't know why Ragnis asked, but whatever it is, it's okay. ah. Perhaps, the question was whether I was negligent in my duties by escorting myself rather than the owner since I am Ragnis' attendant.?
I'm not a friend so complacent that I'd call being close to the next emperor candidate a shirking of duties, so there's no problem... Well, since I haven't met him yet, I guess it's just a general idea..
"By the way, why have you been so silent since a while ago??"
"If I just say something, you'll want me."
"No, is that what the warrior wants simply by speaking? He says things that don't make sense, so I'm craving it.."
"Brother. If you keep doing that, I feel sad.."
"If you're upset, you should have won in sparring.."
"Oh my gosh. stick together again dude!"
okay. Whatever it is, I think it's best for Zeke to be so damn good. Even if I had a sullen expression on my face, it would only be doubly unsightly..
I looked at Zeke and smiled..
"I don't fight twice with Ha-su. I also have face."
"Ouch! This thing casts a personality trait.!"
Even if you lose 99 times, if you win the last time and achieve a mental victory, you will become the final winner. Needless to say, I've never even lost.
It was nice to see him once again feeling aggrieved, as if this unexpectedly acted as a trigger for Zeke to explode. It has a teasing taste, so I'll have to use it often during the remaining time..
"Eldmia...?"
When we reached the front of the classroom where the tactical theory class was being prepared while teasing Zeke, we were able to meet Ragnis..
But why does he look like he has lost his country again?...?
"You are the Margrave of Ragnis Lien da Levien.."
As I was staring at Esmuye, who naturally uncrossed her arms and approached Ragnis, Zeke, who had been following behind, had already joined his women and asked me a cautious question..
"Little brother. Are you okay? I'm not going to stab you?"
"No, what kind of crazy thing is that? Why is there a sword fight between the Margrave and the princess?."
Crazy guy, he says things so casually that he's in real trouble. Of course, if it was this much nonsense, Esselua would have scolded me... but strangely, this time, I seem to agree with Zeke's opinion..
What? What?
But whether we did that or not, Ragnis and Esmuye smiled and continued their conversation..
"It was the Empire that made the invitation, but the greetings were delayed because they thought showing off the hero's achievements was a priority.."
"It's an honor to meet you. The White Star of the Empire, Princess Esmuet Bistim Tell Noir."
"hmm. Even so, we are now within the academy's rules. Feel free to call me Esmueh.."
"...What kind of freezing fight is there between two people who smile and greet each other like that??"
It's just nice to see two beauties smiling and saying hello. When I glared at Zeke as if I couldn't understand, I was greeted by the gazes of four men and women who were glaring at me as if they couldn't understand even more..
"okay. So...Esmue? Didn’t ‘my’ attendant commit any disrespect??"
"hmm? It's okay, there's no need to worry. I already strengthened my friendship with 'Eldmia' by talking 'a lot' yesterday. Rather, it is no different from the Empire having disrespected him due to the courtesy duel.."
I flinch. And Ragnis' smiling face seemed to have a convulsion..
"If so, you're in luck. But can I find out what's going on at the academy? From my limited perspective, I heard that Esmuer had already completed all the courses at the academy... but I never imagined that he would suddenly appear escorted by my attendant.."
Well, I guess I'm a little dissatisfied with something... but I'm smiling, so I guess it's just my mood.?
To Ragnis' question, who seemed to be not smiling at all for some reason, Esmuët, who could only see the back of her head, shook her shoulders and answered with a small smile..
"As the princess of the empire, shouldn't she make up for the empire's mistakes? Since yesterday, many foreign nobles have already received the same invitation as you and entered the country, but since it is not certain that there will not be another case like Rudra's young messenger, she stayed by Eldmia's side and did not give any excuse. Well done."
"By the way, we will continue to be by your side?"
"That's right. Isn't it impossible to scold a guest when he or she is invited? I hope you will accept this as an apology for this incident.."
"Well, you don’t have to go that far, just your heart is enough...."
"ha ha ha. It's because 'my heart' is not at peace. Fortunately, we communicate well with each other, so I guarantee that it won't cause you any inconvenience.."
"...Hehehe. Then I can't help it.."
Haha, looking at the two of them laughing and ending the conversation, I guess it was just my mood..
"It's nice to see them becoming friends so quickly. I thought Ragnis would want to be formal in one way or another. Isn't it??"
I was quite satisfied with that, so I smiled happily and looked at Zeke again, and the guy, whose expression was now completely rotten, shook his head and punched my side. No, this guy?
"Ugh! Why are you suddenly acting like shit again?!"
"Just take your eyes out you idiot. Why are you wearing something that is useless??"
"No, why do I suddenly take out my two normal eyes??"
"Is that okay? Then it looks like your brain isn't working, so take it out dude.!"
I want to say something about this guy, but he's shaking his fist with so much confidence that I can't bear to refute it because I'm wondering if he did something wrong..
"Eldmia? I have to take class?"
Ragnis, who seemed to have no intention of protecting me from being beaten so unfairly, smiled and called me. As I turned to see Esmueh smiling at me... one thing became clear..
Just looking at him, his eyes aren't smiling right now..
I didn't do anything wrong, why are you doing this again?...
"Not coming?"
"no. Let's go."
For a moment, I could feel the life in his voice, and without even realizing it, I became low-key..
As soon as he approaches, leaving behind Zeke, who clicks his tongue, Ragnis's eyes turn as cold as ice as he looks at Esmueh, who naturally folds her arms again..
Something...something is happening..
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