Chapter 572
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70. This side(5)
-Students who wish to take the course must attend <Military College Lion’s Hall> on the 4th, 5th, and 6th of this month and respond to the level evaluation..
Really, it was a very cheeky phrase..
“……joy.”
After checking the notice again, Gudun crumpled the leaflet and threw it out of the carriage..
“You should have gathered quite a bit by now..”
Jillian, a young nobleman who was observing the young earl, slowly opened his mouth. Although he was clearly the heir of a noble family with a title, he was ranked low among southern students. Thanks to this, all the small errands were Jillian’s responsibility..
“When I stopped by in the morning, I didn't see a single rat, but it is said that around noon, carriages began to appear one by one. Maybe the other guys are shaking their butts too..”
Gdun was dressed in a polished leather doublet and a sword belt. It wasn't a cold day, and I wasn't going to a formal event, so I was dressed simply without a coat..
The other Southern students riding in his two-headed carriage were also similar. For classes that require physical activity, let's say, dressed in classy sportswear..
“Of course I thought Viscount Arthur would make the first move, but his henchmen are the only ones busy. The Duke of Elsen's mansion is quiet..”
He pretended not to be interested and just looked at the scenery outside the window. In the end, it was Osbrim sitting across from me who opened his mouth..
“So what kind of guys are there first??”
“Most of them are beggars who do not belong to any faction. Some of them are probably sent by other factions to be explored and evaluated first..”
“What, then it means we didn't send anyone??”
“Ah, that's it. Because I don't have any classmates I can send to..”
“That's stupid. You should have sent the following at least.”
“I've thought about that too, but I guess commoners show up from the first day.…….”
The level evaluation period presented by the cocky swordsman from the empire lasted a total of three days, from March 4th to 6th..
In that case, according to the custom of the royal university, the first and second days would be for noble students, and only the last day would be allowed for commoner students..
“Well, then you could have gone there yourself..”
“uh…….”
“In the end, we end up meeting guys from other factions in the dark, huh? If you end up losing money because of your incompetence and laziness, you have to be prepared..”
Only when Gillian's face was red from the continued beatings did Gdun come forward..
“That's enough, Osbrim..”
“What happens? Because of this stupid guy-”
“And what about spies? Why is this such a big deal that you're doing such a bothersome thing? It's not even a small person.”
This time Osbrim's plump face turned bright red. Just as he was about to retort, Gdun pointed out the window, wearing a hat with a blue peacock feather on it..
“We'll be arriving soon, so everyone get ready to get off..”
In the end, Osbrim just gritted his teeth in silence and glanced at Jillian..
The military college consisted of a total of four buildings, including the 'Pavilion of Valor', and all of the buildings were gathered at the entrance to 'Archer's Hill', which rises to the north of the spacious royal palace..
The place where the carriages carrying Southern students stopped was the ‘Training Center,’ the largest facility among them..
The training hall was a tall single-story building, with an entrance made through a hole in one wall and a stable leading to a vast courtyard..
Unlike other mansions, the courtyard had a field of fine sand instead of a field of colorful flowers, and instead of a round pond, there were angled fences. In short, it was a well-maintained parade ground..
Of course, noble students had never taken classes in the courtyard. Isn’t it possible to let your precious body roll in the sand?.
It was the same this time too.
Fifteen students from the Southern faction, led by Gudun, walked along the colonnade at the edge of the courtyard instead of walking on the sand. The Lion's Hall was the innermost of the several indoor training halls in the Training Hall..
“Sir, over there.”
“hmm.”
Gdun calmly nodded as Jillian whispered something. On the other hand, Osbrim and other students' expressions quickly turned cold..
What they found was another group of students. Gudun quickly glanced at his face and spoke softly..
“Oh, Garwin. You were there first..”
“Count Gdun.”
Among the eight or five students, one person stepped forward. The one who greeted him with a small nod was the man of the terms and conditions..
A young man of impressive height, with a stocky physique, a strong chin, and coarse hair. The blunt expression, faded quilted armor, and scuffed sword created a strong and wild atmosphere..
“To be diligent. How was the evaluation? I wanted to take care of that arrogant Gellan myself, but perhaps I was too late.?”
“no, not yet.”
At first glance, the young man looked like a young non-commissioned officer, but in fact, he was one of the most ranked among all the students currently studying at the Royal College..
‘‘Wilderness White’ Gawin.
He was the High Lord of the Highlands and one of only two margraves in the kingdom. Among noble students from the West, he was considered second only to 'Little Fox' Os..
The students standing behind him were nobles from the West like Gawin, that is, students from the Western faction. No, actually not everyone was like that..
“Oh, you were there too?”
Gdun smiled bitterly. What caught his eye was a boy standing among the Western students..
“I finally saw it. It's been a while?”
“……huh. long time no see.”
When a student in his mid-teens with a short physique smiled awkwardly, his smile grew a little deeper..
“Wait a minute, no way. You also came to take care of the swordsman from the empire.?”
“Well, I.”
“I don't think it will be easy with that..”
He pointed to the wooden sword hanging from the boy's waist, and Osbrim, who had been standing silently, helped out in a mocking voice..
“It's especially difficult for people like you, Banoin. You've never killed a chicken, let alone a person, right? Then you should at least borrow the power of the tool, idiot..”
“Yes, I should have asked my father to at least get ‘Vidain’. Then I would have gained some courage. I might have been able to kill at least a goblin..”
The southern aristocrats let out a low laugh..
The boy, 'Banoin', was the eldest son and heir of Earl Coburn, the great lord of Odenlock. An action befitting his noble bloodline would have been to take just revenge on the person who insulted him, even using his family's treasured sword..
“……Uh, um.”
However, the old man just quietly pursed his lips and glanced sideways at his surroundings..
“Why, where are you looking??”
“Is there any problem? If you need help, tell us.”
Gdun and Osbrim whispered as they approached Banoin. Then, following the boy's wavering gaze, he tilted his head here and there and made persistent eye contact..
“That's right, you should tell me and Gdun. They say the only people you can trust are your neighbors..”
“Between neighbors, between great southern families. Would it be okay to go to the wrong place and eat there? huh?”
“Gdun, Osbrim. I, that-”
“Look me in the eye and say it. I avoid it because I feel like it will show me that I am a coward.?”
Audenloc, ruled by the Earl of Boyd, is a region located just below the Tail Mountains and naturally belongs to the southern region. Therefore, at least in the eyes of the Southern students, including Gudun, Banoin's hanging out with the Western students was a clear act of betrayal..
The old man slowly took a step back and kept glancing towards Garwin. It was clearly a look asking for help..
However, Gawin did not have a kind and affectionate personality like Os. He just looked at the boy with dry eyes that befitted his nickname, Hwangyabaek. Those emotionless and quiet gazes seemed pitiful to the old man..
When the boy's face turned as white as a sheet of paper, a cold voice was heard from behind the Southern students..
“You're doing stupid things.”
Jillian, Erishi and others looked back without thinking and trembled. The person who made eye contact with them was a young woman who appeared to be in her late teens..
“What are you looking at? Get out of the way.”
Fair skin, rosy complexion, attractively tall height, long and thin limbs, slim jawline, and long wavy hair. She was a rare beauty.
However, what the students who encountered her felt was not admiration for her beauty, but reluctance or fear. Pupils split up and down and sapphire-colored irises - the Southern students hurriedly split to left and right at the sight of those eyes with an ominous legend..
Garwin welcomed her with the same desolation..
“I thought you wouldn't come.”
“I'm dissatisfied?”
“……no.”
When Count Aeneas, the 'Naga on horseback', the great lord of Abiden, approached, Vanoin hid behind her as if he had been waiting..
Gedun and Osbrim, who had been laughing at his immature appearance, soon looked into the Naga's eyes and swallowed dry saliva..
“Oh, it's true.”
Ines widened her eyes as if she was curious..
“You can tell the difference by looking at the eyes. Are you a coward or not?.”
“……what?”
“you-”
“fizzle.”
She quickly raised her index finger, looked at the two in turn, and then approached Gudun..
“But, I see something else too?”
“what is that,”
“Yeah, goblin-no, I've killed a chicken before..”
As the cracked eyes glowed faintly, Gudun took a deep breath. Next it was Osbrim's turn..
“you… … . Umm. I don't think I've ever killed a frog before.?”
The two were unable to move, as if a strange magical power had entangled their entire bodies..
“It’s fascinating… … . How about you? I can see it to you too?”
Ines slightly twisted her mouth and smiled in a strange and unnatural way..
“My eyes. How many people does it look like it killed? Can you guess it??”
Aineth was far from an ordinary noble girl. She is a woman who has experience in battlefields at the age of only fifteen. Along with all kinds of vicious people such as the Silver Prince, the Red Knight, the Demon in the Eyes, and the Red Dragon..
Gdun barely shook off Aine's gaze and took a step back..
“……Me, you look like my friend’s girl..”
He seemed completely fed up and retreated, but even then, he did not forget his friend who had become as hard as stone and grabbed him by the neck, which was praiseworthy enough..
“Shit.”
He wiped his eyes with his sleeve as if he had caught something dirty, and then turned to look at the Southern students standing there..
“How long are you going to be like this? let's go!”
Fifteen students followed him as he hurriedly passed Aine and Gawin..
“…….”
As they watched them leave, Garwin silently gave a thumbs up and Aeneas snorted slightly..
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