Chapter 612
My Villains Episode 612
71. swordsman teacher(15)
“In short, His Excellency the Count disapproves of the princess's intentions..”
“Are you disapproving? Haha, not like that..”
After a short silence, the words he said were quite direct, and Os quickly waved his hand as if he was in trouble..
“I just thought it was an issue that needed deep consideration. Students have to take risks, right? Whatever the degree…….”
You're talking again.
I sighed openly..
“Excuse me, Your Excellency, Count. Do you think of your classmates as children who were thrown into the water??”
“what is that…….”
“Students studying at the Royal University of Milan are either descendants of noble families or talented individuals selected from across the kingdom. Whether they become lords, officers, or bureaucrats, they are people who will always become pillars of the country in their respective positions..”
“That's right, but.”
“The idea is to give such talented people a chance to develop a major in addition to a wealth of experience. Wouldn’t this be the best rehearsal for students who will one day risk their lives and jump into battle??”
Perhaps it was because I was using my acting skills to imitate a passionate teacher, but as I spoke, I felt like I was being persuaded by my own words..
“Of course, even if it is just a sideline to a regular punitive force, it does not mean there is no risk. No matter what anyone says, real fighting is real fighting. However, compared to 'real combat' such as large-scale battles or monster attacks, it is true that it is much safer. In other words, it's like getting a cold and preventing measles, so no matter how much I think about it, I don't see any reason to object..”
“hmm.”
“I heard that Your Excellency achieved remarkable results in the Kalman War. If you're one of those people, you'll understand what I mean..”
I wonder if my ‘sincere’ appeal had any effect, as Os only scratched the bridge of his nose as if he was at a loss for words..
“……I understand. However, I am worried that there will be students who get caught up against their will..”
“That won't happen. As I said, we will not be forced to recruit, but will receive resources from among the qualified few..”
“Resources. Do you really think that will happen? Teacher Ludo must also be aware of the atmosphere in the school..”
“……What are you saying?.”
Os continued speaking with a small, wry smile..
“The story about the Greenskins on the Temel River is already a hot topic throughout the school, regardless of major, status, or origin. That happened in just a few days. Rumors spread that students would be mobilized, and some thoughtless - no, 'bloody' - friends even went so far as to prolong their lives, saying that they would resolutely confront the threat facing the royal capital..”
A guy who is only eighteen has a pensive expression like an old man..
He crushed the resolve shown by his classmates with one word..
“It's an immature sense of fairness. Blinded by vain praise and a handful of glory, you claim to be a rich moth..”
“…… When you say it's a moth, that's a gross exaggeration. And I can feel the enthusiasm of the students to some extent. But there is no reason to view it so negatively.?”
“Yes, it is natural for students to be overly proactive due to their youthful spirit. However, I don't think it's advisable to be pushed around by the atmosphere and stand in front of the orc. No matter how much you call yourself the princess, I can't think of it as a good thing that you are luring students for your own benefit..”
“You're trying to lure the students. Your Excellency will misunderstand.-”
Os probably thought I was trying to make an obvious excuse, but cut me off with a straight face..
“I believe in the good intentions of you, Ludo, and of Her Majesty Princess Eadina, who sent you. So, I confessed my truth here. However, if you tell such an obvious lie, I will understand that you two do not respect me..”
“…….”
Wow, it comes out hard..
It's unimaginable that you're having a hard time because of Os..
Until the year before last, he was truly a kid among kids. He couldn't even say hello properly because he was worried about his grandfather, and he was so weak that he couldn't even make eye contact with me, who was just a knight at the time despite being a knight..
But now, he is making very threats against the swordsman teacher and the princess behind him, with whom he has built up a close relationship. There's no wavering in his eyes at all, so I'm feeling burdened..
……I can't help it. Since I can't reveal my true face right now, I have no choice but to bow down..
“yes. It is true that some students who are loyal to the royal family created such an atmosphere. It is also true that the princess did not bother to dissuade this..”
“…….”
“I will tell you honestly that this is what happened. As His Excellency the Count guessed, the Princess wants to use this incident to demonstrate to the court her control over the Steering Committee - no, the Royal University..”
Os just nodded his head calmly, and Prince Aglas, who was sitting on one side of the carriage like an invisible man, still had his eyes fixed on the window and his ears pricked up..
“But doesn’t everyone have a desire to be recognized? The princess just wants to achieve success as the chairman of the steering committee, and has no other unreasonable intentions..”
“…….”
“Also, aside from the secondary purpose, this… … It is clear that ‘field learning’ has great utility. Now, I think your Excellency will agree with this..”
“Well, to some extent..”
“However, if you still hold on to your opposing opinion, you may be seen as just holding the princess back for no particular reason... … . To put it bluntly, isn't Princess Eadina's success a detriment to you??”
“That's right, but…….”
Is it because I worked hard to console them, or is it because we showed some of our true feelings to each other? It feels like a real conversation has finally begun..
Os and I were able to reach an agreement after negotiating with less high-minded and less roundabout dialogue..
“I do not expect active sympathy from your Excellency the Count. It just means that it is enough to agree to it despite the princess's insistence. Even if something worries you during the subjugation, you will not be held responsible.-”
“I agree with the former, but I can't agree with the latter..”
“Ah, yes?”
“I have no intention of avoiding responsibility. Since this has already come to an end, we need to finish the subjugation without anyone getting hurt..”
With that being said, the conditions Ossu offered were something I had never expected..
“I need to be given command over the students going on the subjugation..”
“……yes?”
“Please don't misunderstand. This is to prevent idiots blinded by reputation and majors from making mistakes..”
“Uh, but.”
“Of course, I have no intention of taking on such a heavy responsibility alone. I plan to enlist the help of my close friends, Prince Garwin and Prince Aynes..”
Os shrugged lightly..
“Of course, I am willing to give up my seat if a student more trustworthy than the three of us, including myself, steps forward..”
“…….”
It was an empty word that was clearly visible..
‘As soon as Gawin inherited the title of Margrave following his assassinated father, he waged a hellish guerrilla war for nearly a month against the Duke of Strom's large army, including 3,000 private soldiers. ‘Naga on Horseback’ Aines, at the age of only 15, she participated in the battle in the Zellntree Corridor and guarded the command tower at the center of the battlefield even as the surrounding area was filled with blood and fire..
In other words, it was virtually impossible to create a combination of commanders that would surpass the trio of Os, Garwin, and Aeneth at the current Royal College..
“I'm sure Her Majesty the Princess will welcome it. The heavy responsibility is shared between the three of us..”
Yes, the other thing is true..
However, if things continued like this, it was obvious that Os, who generously placed a spoon in his hands, would be the main character of this incident, not Eadina, the planner..
“……indeed.”
But, well, there’s no need for me to worry about such circumstances. Anyway, the task given to me was to persuade Os..
“That's a great idea. I will convey my wishes to the princess..”
I pretended to think about it for a moment and then nodded, and Os smiled and held out his hand..
“great. Well then, please take care of this as well, Mr. Ludo..”
Since I wasted a lot of time persuading Os, I had no choice but to skip lunch..
As the Avenue of Glory is the richest street in Middle-earth, the street food was also excellent..
The menu I chose after a short period of deliberation was bread and beer the size of a fist..
It was an ordinary beer that you would see anywhere, but the taste was so bad that it couldn't even be compared to the beer I used to drink in my territory or in the southern part of the kingdom. It's so unfair that I spent as much as a silver coin on 1 liter of urine water like this..
On the other hand, the bread was quite satisfactory. It is a dish filled with chicken, cheese, onions, etc. and then fried until golden brown in oil. At first glance, it reminded me of empanadas. It seemed like people just called it ‘bread fritters’..
Of course, it wasn't as good as a proper meal, but I felt quite satisfied after eating about four..
As expected, due to the high prices unique to Glory Street, it boasted a shocking price of six coins each. Of course, the salary as a teacher was so generous that I did not feel burdened by a few silver coins..
Now that I think about it, the amount of food I eat has decreased considerably since I came to the royal capital. When I was at Eisbowald, I ate six meals a day and over 5 kilos of meat. These days, you can fill up your stomach by eating only 3 or 4 servings per meal, at most..
It seems that sealing the mana for camouflage had an effect... … . Isn't there something broken somewhere? If I get a chance sometime soon, I'll have to closely check my body's condition using a blood test..
The most crucial reason why I had to take time out of my busy schedule to eat was none other than the afternoon lecture..
More strictly speaking, it's probably because of the monsters waiting for me in the duel hall..
If the last class is a martial arts prodigy and the last class is a martial arts genius, then those who received the mark of the lion can literally be said to be monsters. They may be twenty years old at most, but they are crazy people who could easily cut down two guards even if they raised their swords right now..
Sparring with those guys non-stop for hours was quite a burden for me as well. Sometimes I'm not sure if I'm a teacher or a student.?
It was like that when there were two students, but now there are three. If you don't keep your stomach full, you may end up acting in disgrace..
“Damn, lose it-!”
A sharp and deafening spirit. At the same time, wooden swords filled with enormous power came rushing in with a roar..
As I leaned back and took a half step back, the young man with a fierce appearance and a large body quickly twisted his waist..
Just before the young man's wooden sword bounced in the aftermath of that rotation, I lightly swung the wooden sword away as if trying to kill the liver. The intention was to interfere before the change in Geomro was completed..
Pakkak!
“hmm?”
The wooden fragments flew out with a cheerful crack, and I was momentarily taken aback. This was due to the much stronger rebound force than expected, which was transmitted to the wooden sword and the hand, which was instantly torn apart..
“Hehehe,”
I was surprised for a moment, but I soon realized what was happening..
Following a low laugh, I discovered a black iron core between the cracks of the wooden sword reaching towards my philtrum..
“Ugh.”
I leaned my shoulders back with a sigh..
With a low sense of joy, as soon as the stabbing stroke passed the tip of my chin, I leapt forward. And before the young man's face was contorted in embarrassment, he thrust his long outstretched fist..
Sigh!
High-quality shark skin gloves were stained with sticky blood..
……This was given to me by the princess. If you do something wrong, you will be scolded..
“-Kahak, huh..”
Even though his nose and mouth were covered in blood, the young man desperately slashed down the wooden sword - no, the iron club. It's such a powerful force that it's certain that a person's head will explode if it just touches it..
I caught his wrist with my bloody right hand and let go of the attack, then simply turned my body and swung my left elbow. The elbow, which was covered with thick quilted cloth and a chain guard, struck my temple precisely..
Boom!
A loud noise as if a heavy iron ball was hitting a rock. The large young man collapsed without even letting out a groan..
“Do, master!”
“lionel ball!”
A group of servants who had been loitering by the door came running in fright. A couple of them glanced at me subtly, so I calmly shrugged my shoulders..
“You will be fine. Because he is so strong.”
“Well, that's what I mean.”
“Please get out of the way. Because I have to give a lecture..”
“……Okay.”
As I took out a new wooden sword from the weapon rack and gestured, the five or six attendants wheezed for a moment and then backed their master to one side of the hall..
okay. The new student in Lion's class was none other than the crazy Lionel..
It turned out that this bastard was a member of the royal family who was supposed to be an example, but he was 18 years older than me, and he had never attended a royal university. So, after joining my lecture, I became a student at the Royal College two weeks ago..
There was a story behind why Lionel came to my lecture..
This guy came to see me to meet the 'rumored swordsmanship teacher' and ended up with half of his head broken. No matter how much of a bastard he was, he was the king's nephew and the only son of Aecaris, the second-in-command of the court, so the accident could not be just buried..
In the end, Princess Eadina visited her uncle Aecaris and made a deal that was not a deal..
To summarize the result - Lionel didn't just get into a fight with me and get kicked ass, but he boldly took on the challenge to have his skills evaluated as a subordinate..
Of course, I cover my eyes and say nothing. Since there were more than one eyewitness, it was nearly impossible to hide the truth..
But that didn't matter.
There will be no crazy person who will ask why you are telling such an obvious lie to the royal family. And since Lionel was a famous asshole from the beginning, people who found out the truth would have thought the same thing..
While the matter was covered up and everyone was happy, only Lionel and I were screwed. I ended up getting a new student with an asshole personality, and he got beat up by me on a regular basis..
Of course, Lionel is also someone with value. The person who taught this bastard martial arts was none other than his father, Aecharis..
Of course, the affectionate lessons between father and son virtually ceased due to the nuclear storm of puberty around the mid-teens, but what was learned in the first place was not easy to forget. There is no way that everything you have learned for nearly 10 years will evaporate just because you stop practicing for 3 or 4 years..
This guy has a lot of traces of Aecaris, who is said to have the strongest military power in the current royal family, so we should take this opportunity to suck him to the core..
On the other hand, this is what I felt when I saw Lionel, but the Jeore bloodline was really scary..
10A guy who hasn't trained properly since his mid-teens has roughly the same skills as his strict sons like Viscount Arthur and Shriffs. All I can say is that it is a talent sent from heaven..
First of all, the tenacity was abnormal..
A normal person would be beaten to the point where it wouldn't be surprising if they lost their breath or became paralyzed in an instant, but after being unconscious for about 15 minutes, they suddenly get up and attack me? Even though I wasn't treated by a priest, my wounds are almost completely healed..
This is simply not a healthy level. Whether it's magic, power, or the bloodline itself, there must be some unknown mystery behind it. I'll have to find out about that too..
Putting Lionel aside for a moment, there was another student I had to focus on today. Viscount Arthur, another member of the steering committee..
I attacked him with the logic I had prepared last night and had further refined through my conversation with Os..
After the lecture, Viscount Arthur took a breath and listened to my long story. And as usual, he nodded with a faint smile..
“okay. I listened to your opinion carefully.”
“Viscount, then-”
“I feel sorry. I just can't vote for that stupid plan..”
“…….”
Holy shit. why are you again?
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