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I can see the Emperor's stats-Chapter 25

Devan Kalios

Devan tilts his head.

“But what do you want me to do?”

'Anyway, you must be a child of a very precious family, right? The way he speaks is not cheap.'

Within the academy, discrimination based on status is prohibited according to the rules, but there are subconsciously divided factions between commoners and nobles.

Devan himself was famous for not being comfortable with commoners, but this young fellow was a typical aristocrat who was accustomed to talking down to people.

“I read the thesis on mobility in mountain warfare that you presented at a seminar three years ago, and I came to see you because I was interested!”

"Ah, that's it!"

Devon's expression softened for a moment. Looking back, that was the period when I was most confident.

Before his relationship with his professors had gone as bad as it is now, at the time he thought he was reaching the pinnacle of his blessed success.

'Yeah, but it looks like this now.'

He was answering Julius's questions fairly honestly. In fact, even when he was doing well, these youngsters (?) often came to him.

'But it's a big deal. I'm sure not many people remember my name anymore.'

The match is also very well done.

"It's a much more original idea than before!"

Julius smiled and began scratching his itchy spot.

“But how many years have you been unable to graduate? Is there something wrong?”

widely.

“Damn it. It’s not because I don’t like my usual behavior!”

Devan, who put the glass down roughly, begins to lament his situation. He was in a state of liking this aristocratic young man quite a bit.

Now, let alone the talent expected by the academy, he came to find himself almost a retired person, and the questions he asks in between are sharp and he is right with himself.

Devan, who was drunk, forgot his surroundings and chatted excitedly to Julius, and at some point, he became engrossed in his conversation with Julius to the point where he didn't even know that the people in the bar were freaking out and disappearing.

'I see, he has a personality problem at this point, right?'

By the time Julius came to his conclusion, only he and Devan were left in the bar, chatting happily to themselves.

“By the way, aren’t you really eccentric too? Now, all the problem children are coming to me... … .”

“Your Highness the Prince, I have come to take you as per your command.”

“Are you here? The story was just about to end.”

'Your Highness the Prince?'

Suspicion floats on Devan's expression for a moment. Come to think of it, there are words I picked up from somewhere.

[The prince of the empire comes to the academy to study.]

Of course, he must have been immersed in his thesis work all day long, eager to graduate this time, so he didn't even go to class, let alone see Julius's face.

Devan is not a dull person. In an instant, his face turned pale.

"majesty! committed a mortal sin. Please save my life!”

'I'm crazy. It really worked this time!'

Devan instantly falls to the ground.

What kind of resentment did this prince have towards himself?

Julius smiled inwardly and looked at him.

'Yeah, it's to change your personality and make you my own person!'

“You mean Devan? her… … .”

When he asked the professors to find Devan Kalios himself, they all shook their heads.

“I have talent, but I am not good at it.”

“Three years ago, he was a very promising talent. but… … .”

The talent is certain, but the personality is dirty, so I can't even graduate!

This was the opinion of everyone who knew him.

However, Julius tilted his head.

'Isn't the Devan Kalios I know like that?'

In his previous life, Devan was famous as an excellent strategist, but he was also a talented person with a reputation for great personality.

Is he not doing anything like that?

That's why Julius acted like this in order to meet him in person and find out his personality.

'Anyway, if he's always like this, it's no use making him my own.'

I don't know what kind of event it was, but it was certain that something was going to happen in the future that would drastically change his personality. But he can't wait at the academy until then.

“Wake up. Devan!”

Julius ordered him with a stern expression.

“I will accept any punishment. So life... … .”

Devan jumps up and speaks hastily, but Julius shakes his head.

“You have no intention of punishing or punishing you, do you? I really just came here to ask because I was intrigued by your paper.”

Devan's face lit up.

"But your attitude seems to be problematic even if I'm not the prince?"

“… … .”

“Titling!”

[The attribute 'Emperor's Dignity' is activated.]

[Charisma and charm increase.]

Devan suddenly saw Julius in front of him like a giant.

Eventually, Julius continued his speech.

“It is not because you are arrogant. The problem is that good talent has been wandering around for three years because of that useless pride!”

The stern questioning of Julius, who even used the skill, had no choice but to make Devan lower his head even more. In fact, he wasted three years.

“You haven't done anything wrong to me. But I want you to fix that character.”

After saying one last word, Julius left the tavern with the knights.

Devan stood in the bar with his head bowed for a while as if he had nothing to say.

'I think there was a reaction. First of all, the first step is complete.'

If he is thinking about rehabilitating, he will be able to move on to the next step right away.

That night.

Devan brushed his chest and was thinking about today's work at his lodgings.

“It was really strange… … .”

At first, I thought he was a young aristocrat, but I couldn't believe he was a prince! And at the end, the prince's questioning had a corner that strangely touched his heart.

'I want you to fix that personality.'

Reflecting on the prince's words, Devan brings out the thesis he has been seriously researching for the first time in a long time.

In fact, the papers he submitted for graduation are all just extensions necessary to complete this.

Seriously picking up a quill, he forgets about today's work and concentrates on writing theory for the thesis.

"It's fine now, but wouldn't it be better if we put the cavalry in the right rear?"

Devan, who was focusing on the sudden voice, opened his eyes. Really good method.

"uh!? definitely not bad... … huh?"

Devon's heart nearly dropped.

“Your Highness the Prince!?”

"Shh!"

It was Julius who gave the sign to be quiet.

If it's his characteristic of refutation and return, entering the dorm of a normal student without being noticed is no different from eating porridge.

“As I said, I was interested in your theory, so I secretly visited.”

Then he picks up the thesis he was writing and looks it over, admiring it.

“As expected, you are an outstanding talent, just as I thought.”

Devan, who had no idea what the prince was thinking, had no choice but to stare blankly at him.

But regardless, Julius points to the thesis with a flushed expression and starts asking questions.

“But this part, it seems to be blocked here, can’t we do it this way?”

Devan's eyes flash open momentarily.

Indeed, that part was something that he had not been able to solve even after months of agonizing over it, but the prince's point was precisely penetrating the core of that part.

“Your Highness's knowledge is really amazing!”

Devan couldn't help but be excited when he started talking to Julius. I can't help but feel good that he pointed out the part where I was stuck and sometimes even solved it!

On top of that, people as many as the princes of the empire recognize his theory, which has been ignored in the academy lately.

The two lost track of time and immersed themselves in a discussion for hours.

However, Julius, who knew the truth of this discussion, was quite surprised.

'As expected, Devan is a talent that must be attracted to me. I never thought he would have been writing this stuff already!'

The thesis that Julius and Devan were talking about was a book that every military expert on the continent would carry at least one copy as a basic book on strategy in the future.

[Devan Kallios' Basic Manual of Warfare]

However, it seems that he had already established this theory since his academy days. It was truly an amazing talent.

The only thing Julius did was point out the contents of the military manual he had read in the future. However, Devan, who does not know the inside story, has no choice but to see him as a genius in strategy that surpasses him.

'It's embarrassing to me. He's a prince of an empire who doesn't specialize in military tactics, but he has such knowledge.

Devan couldn't help but reflect greatly at this moment. Although it was a misunderstanding, this incident will have a great impact on his future life.

“Oh, the time has already been like this.”

Julius prepares to return and speaks seriously again.

“As I said, I think you are an outstanding person with a lot of talent. It's to the point where I think I want to take it to the Empire."

“It is a compliment beyond measure.”

“But, as I said before, your attitude yesterday disappointed me considerably.”

“… … .”

Until now, Julius had been acting, but this time he spoke with sincerity.

“There are quite a few times in life when things don’t work out the way you want them to. But don't just wander! Meanwhile, your competitors are moving forward.”

These last words were so heartfelt that he felt them in his previous life and finally failed.

“Please, I hope you will use your talents with a humble heart.”

After saying that, Julius leaves the room and disappears in an instant, just like he did when he came.

'Phew, at least he'll realize his mistake sooner!'

In fact, even if he couldn't be sure, Julius thought that the chance of making him his own was quite high.

'There's a saying that a good guy can do anything anyway!'

After all, he was a man who would come to his senses in the future, albeit belatedly, and stand tall as one of the continent's foremost strategists.

You make that opportunity yourself!

That was the second step of Julius' strategy to attract Devan.

Devan felt like all the events of the day were haunted.

Meet the prince at the bar and talk, come to the inn at night to discuss strategy, give advice and disappear?

It's a dream-like story that no one will believe.

But Devan at least realized something from this incident.

next day.

“Professor, I apologize for all my words and actions.”

'What did this guy eat wrong?'

Devan's professor looks at him with wide eyes.

“I know very well that I cannot cover up my mistakes in an instant. But from now on, I will spare no effort.”

Devan bowed his head earnestly for the last time.

“Please forgive me.”

The professor in charge at first looks at him with suspicion, then gently holds Devan's hands as he lowers his head.

“Actually, I was waiting for you to say that.”

Yes!

Devan is a rare genius even in the academy. There was no way the professors would not recognize his talent.

'But if personality doesn't support talent, it's useless!'

This was the unanimous thought of the professors in charge of him. So I deliberately let him rot for years to correct his habit.

“If you come to such an idea, I will be of no help to you.”

The faces of Devan and the professor brighten each other. Eventually, they found their way.