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Academy Squints, but is not dark-Episode 157

Chapter 157

157fury. bad luck(5)

‘crazy.’

A curse came out from inside me..

The head of the Lester family and Luna's mother..

It was Charon who killed Renia. She even offered her head to her emperor.?

K-drama, movies, webtoons, web novels, etc..

Even though I have been trained through numerous K series, I couldn't help but be surprised this time..

It's almost like, 'Brother, is this guy smiling?' It's like a grade.

“I can't believe it.”

“But it's clear. I was there too. really… … It was hard to hold back.”

Lucia's closed fists trembled..

I'm angry that the person I respected was killed, but he came with a head dripping with blood..

Because of Lucia's personality, it is wise to hold back..

but.

‘……Something's strange.’

If it were the Charon in the game I knew, I would have thought, ‘Of course that would have been the case.’.

But not now.

This is because I learned that he is a person with more affection and deep thoughts than I thought..

He has a dirty temper, but he acts reasonably..

‘Moreover, then and now, he stands at the top of the gutter rat. You must have vaguely realized that the Lester family was framed from the beginning..’

Materials, troops, operations, cooperation between clan families, etc..

In order to commit treason, some preparation is necessary..

Charon, who manages information, would have observed this closely, and would have known that there was no such inkling from the Lester family..

In addition, the Leicester family is a family that has been loyal to the Answood Kingdom even before it grew into an empire..

Such a family suddenly plots rebellion.?

Charon must have known from the beginning. The Lester family was framed.

‘The reason why the Leicester family became like that was revealed in the game. But you don't know Charon.’

Not only Charon, but even the Marquis Asizu, who led the effort, probably doesn't know..

Because the person who gave the order to the Marquis of Asizu did not explain the reason in detail..

‘His identity and the reason for destroying the Leicester family are revealed in a monologue, giving users shock and fear, but let's move on for now..

Because it has nothing to do with this incident..

‘Anyway, Charon, knowing that she is innocent, kills Renia? It doesn't make sense..’

In other words, the probability that Charon killed Rhenia is low..

Even if that were the case, there must have been some reason. Or, it was an ‘avoidable accident’.

‘Whatever the reason, you have to put the pieces together..’

Rhenia, Charon, Luna, and information revealed in the future.

A huge puzzle called Charon unfolded in my mind..

I've tried my best to fill it, but it's still full of empty spaces..

About 70% of it is empty.?

Although Charon is a being shrouded in mystery, it is more likely that information cannot be obtained because he breaks his neck every time he meets him in the game..

‘In other words, now is the perfect opportunity to collect puzzle pieces..’

Lucia hates Charon.

If you respond just a little bit, wouldn't they happily chat behind your back and spit out information??

“You killed Renia. He's a very gentle guy..”

“That's what I meant. He's a very sneaky and conniving guy.?”

“My temper is also dirty..”

“I can't even communicate well! What a frustrating person..”

“Hehehe, unfortunately that's all I know. I don't know much about Teacher Charon yet..”

“okay? It's a shame.”

Lucia licked her lips as if she was truly disappointed..

Well, from the looks of it, we'll be chatting behind each other's backs for about 10 hours..

“So… … Could you explain in detail what happened then??”

“good. Well, this is a story everyone knows..”

Did he think he could gossip a little more, or did he think this was an opportunity for me to stay away from Charon?.

Lucia responded right away..

“Charon personally presented Renia's supply to Her Majesty. Everyone was in shock. Because the Leicester family was extinct..”

One of the eight pillars of the empire, it was a family that had been devoted to the Answood Empire since it was a kingdom, so it must have come as a shock..

“Relatives of the Leicester family were executed instantly. There was a noble trial, but it was handled summarily. The clan survived, but… … Since he gave away a huge amount of interest in return, it can be seen that he is barely maintaining his reputation..”

No, that's not what I want to know..

“Was there anything strange??”

“strange thing?”

“Yes, wasn't Renia called the strongest of her time? Teacher Karon is great too, but I don't think she can compare..”

“That's right. But Renia is also human. Hundreds of people, especially talented people, keep coming, is there any way to overcome it?.”

In the meantime, Charon made a surprise attack and took his life.?

There is nothing to point out. Although it's a little clumsy.

“Was there anything unusual at the battle scene??”

“From what I heard, the scene was very messy. Well, it's a natural result since so many people died..”

The Leicester family accused of being traitors.

Although they claimed innocence, they confidently stood up to the onslaught..

It was natural that third-rate nobles who wanted to make their name known would flock to the city..

Although the Leicester family has a high reputation, the matriarch, Renia, was one of the strongest people of her time..

He overpowers Renia and takes her head.?

You can become a promising nobleman in no time! It is possible with my skills.!

I went with such foolish thoughts and met my end..

You could say it's a stupid ending..

“There must have been many mercenaries aiming for a reward. It is said that blood and unidentified body parts were lying outside the door of the mansion... … Anyway, I'd say it was very messy. They say there are a lot of mangled bodies..”

“That's strange.”

“what?”

“Isn’t Ilseom that kind of technique??”

The technology called Ilseom is basically sending compressed waves of air..

In that case, it should be cleanly cut or the entire area that was hit should disappear..

But hacking and chopping?.

“Well, that's right. But in practice, it's not that easy, right? I can't just use the technology I want. Especially if you're fighting with hundreds of people..”

“Hmm…….”

“And they probably fought among themselves too? 'Cause there's only one head to take.”

Only then did I realize.

The identity of the feeling of heterogeneity that I have been feeling since a while ago.

‘From what I heard’, ‘It must have been a lot’, ‘They said’, ‘They must have fought’’.

Yes. Lucia's testimony now is…….

‘Guess, guess, and guess again.’

All Lucia saw in person was 'Charon brought Renia's head'..

Statements based on rumors cannot be trusted.

Especially if Lucia hates Charon..

“So no one knows exactly what happened there..”

“Because the only survivor is Charon. Well, that's what everyone assumed in a hush..”

“Hmm… … That's strange.”

“Strange? Hey, are you weirder? I proudly held my head high. Then who killed it? It's not obvious?”

What Lucia said was not wrong. Because everyone will think that way.

but.

‘He killed Renia even though he knew it was a false accusation. Out of guilt, he searches for the real culprit, and finds and takes care of Luna, the last survivor.?’

Is Charon someone who will take care of a child simply out of guilt??

Then it makes sense to take care of all the descendants of the people he killed..

During your mission, there may have been situations where you had no choice but to kill innocent people..

But the only one who has Charon's back is Luna..

in other words.

‘there is something more.’

I could feel it intuitively.

guilty. I have a hunch that that's just an additional reason..

The ‘real reason’ for taking care of Luna’.

This will be the key to conquering Charon..

“Oh, there's one more unusual thing..”

“What is it?”

“They say that Renia's body was not at the scene. The tree that Charon brought also disappeared while being transported to the execution site..”

The body disappeared? And the corpse of a traitor?

“Well, it must have been stolen by people who supported the Leicester family. Because it was a family that people loved so much..”

“……This is just a guess again..”

“So what should I do? But it's true that the body is missing. There was an uproar. Officials were also punished.”

I got a useful piece of the puzzle, but I can't do anything about it..

This is because it is a piece that you have no idea where to put it..

“Did you ask everything you wanted to know? Now it's my turn.”

“yes?”

“I told you what I was curious about, so you should answer my questions too..”

“……I don't remember making that promise..”

“Are you doing this in such a shameful way? I won't look at you when we spar tomorrow.?”

“Hehehe, please do whatever you want. I will answer you sincerely..”

It's okay to ask difficult questions. Because you just have to lie.

Well, Lucia's question was expected from the beginning..

“What deal did you make with that bastard??”

Question: What deal did you make with Charon?.

It's as expected. Isn’t this a question that was even asked while kissing Charon just a moment ago?.

That I decided to receive a gutter education, and that I would become a gutter rat when I graduated from the academy..

I calmly explained my transaction with Charon. OK.

“You want to work for that guy? Are you crazy??”

“Hehe, I'm not crazy at all..”

“No, even if it was like that before, isn't it natural for it to change now? I heard it was your dream to become the Leicester family’s rat? But you want to work for Charon, who killed Renia! It's strange!”

It's just as Lucia said. It's so strange.

but.

“Hehe, it could be a misunderstanding, right??”

“He showed up with his head up and boasted that he had cut it, so what was the misunderstanding?!”

Due to Charon's cool personality, he probably wouldn't have boasted..

In other words, that is a lie made up of Lucia's intracerebral delusions..

At this point, the credibility falls even further..

‘Well, it seems to be true that Charon sacrificed Rhenia's head..’

Lucia huffed and continued speaking..

“Ha, you're really out of your mind? I can't do it. Maybe I should get into a fight with Charon and invalidate the deal..”

“Hehe, are you confident of winning??”

“It won't be easy. He's probably hiding a secret weapon or two as well. But it's the same here too. It's worth a try.”

Charon, the imperial rat specializing in assassinations and interpersonal warfare..

Lucia, a hero recognized by the Empire and the Ten Swords of the Empire..

‘Although I personally wonder who will win…….’

It's difficult if the two of you fight.

Because they are both mine.

“Don't fight with that person.”

“why?”

“Because I'm worried.”

Lucia trembled..

Why is it like that? It's just pure worry.

“Hmm... … Still, teaching is rewarding. But don't worry. Let me be clear, you are the student and I am the teacher.!”

Kkong face.

Lucia kept muttering with her head slightly turned, but my attention was already gone..

‘Now that I think about it, it's a bit of a difficult situation..’

Luna is the problem.

The time for Luna to realize that Charon is her enemy will be faster than the time for Luna to find out what happened to Charon and Renia that day..

Even leaving aside everything else, it is clear that Charon presented Rhenia's head to the emperor..

It'll be enough to make Luna angry..

‘enemy… … is it.’

The biggest reason why Charon cannot approach Luna. Why do we only look from behind?.

This is how one piece of the puzzle came together. but.

I wasn't happy at all. Strangely enough.

“By the way, I need to tell you who the survivors of the Lester family are..”

“yes?”

“It's one of the terms of the deal! Don't think about it rashly! Because I definitely need to know this!”

Come to think of it, it was like that.

Training, three wish rights, and even an alliance with Lucia..

In return, they agreed to keep the secrets of the Lucid family secret and reveal the survivors of the Lester family..

Originally I would have told you now…….

‘It's difficult.’

A ray of cold sweat ran down my back..

If you find out that Luna is Renia's daughter?

‘Luna! He will shout, 'There is your enemy!', and Luna will run straight into Charon..

Caught in the middle, I will have a hard time, and in the worst case scenario, I may lose both..

However, it is not a situation that can be passed off as a lie..

therefore…….

“I'll let you know right before I leave..”

“what? why?”

“I haven't really gained anything, right?.”

Training is ongoing, wish rights will be used later, alliances are invisible..

“In a situation like this, I can't give away what I have. So I'll let you know after I'm done with my training and just before I leave..”

“Well, there are all these guys! do you really want to die?”

Lucia grabbed my head and started shaking it..

But I can't help it.

Postpone it as much as possible and block Lucia and Luna's approach on the last day..

'Cause that's the best I can do right now.

“say it, say it!”

Taltaltal-.

Of course, the price was my precious hair..

* * *

Lucia pulled out a handful of Zero's hair..

she shouted, throwing it into the air..

“Oh, I'm so annoyed! Anyway, the rats are... … No, he's not a gutter rat.……!”

Qualifications are more than enough.

Lucia realized that through this conversation..

“What if I admit it! You feel worse!”

“Hehe, anger is not good for your skin.?”

Lucia rolled her eyes..

The nanny who took care of him since childhood. Before she knew it, she was standing next to herself..

“Nanny, can you stop using that tone??”

“Hehe, the more I used it, the more attractive the tone became. I will learn it perfectly. So that I don't forget Zero even after I leave here..”

“……ha.”

Lucia decided to leave it alone..

Because it's not more important than separating Charon and Zero..

“It seems like you and Zero are getting along well. Is there any progress??”

“What progress is progress? It's my age, but I'll never be able to deal with such a suspicious guy..”

“What on earth is so suspicious about Mr. Zero??”

“That's right…….”

Lucia thought for a moment.

I soon realized that I couldn't tell the truth..

‘If you say 'Zero knows our family's secret'?

The nanny's worries will never end..

This may be reported to Marquis Luke..

In the end, Lucia's choice was…….

“it is a secret.”

The nanny's eyes were torn to the side. At the same time, a sinister smile appeared..

Rather than feeling bad, it's like I found something interesting..

“Hoho, it's a secret even from me, the nanny. Are you already in a relationship like that??”

“It's not that secret…….”

“Have more secrets. For example… … @#$% or something?”

“Kyaak, kyaak! nurse! What on earth are you talking about?!”

Lucia screamed in horror..

Is it because it is such a huge(?) statement? It caused a rejection reaction in my head..

“Are you coming home now??”

“hmm…….”

Lucia was lost in thought for a moment..

Normally, it would be time to tease cute Delyn while lying on the bed..

but.

-Hehe, it could be a misunderstanding, right??

Suddenly, why do Zero’s words come to mind?.

“……Nanny, I know where Charon is now.?”

“……!”

The nanny pretended like nothing was wrong and desperately managed her facial expression..

Because I know very well that Lucia hates Charon..

But, as if showing such a docile attitude wasn't enough, I would even go so far as to meet him..

“It will be easy to find out if you catch a rat nearby..”

It's taboo to talk about Charon's location..

However, Charon's instructions are that it is okay to tell a strong person of Elester level..

If a strong person is looking for Charon, it means that the situation is urgent..

And the nanny knew well that this was a rule that also applied to Lucia..

No, even if that doesn't work, I plan to force you to open your mouth..

Because Lucia was on the verge of mental growth..

“I need to meet Charon..”

“We'll be together.”

“You can go alone?”

“Protecting the young lady. That's the meaning of my existence.”

The nanny smiled and disappeared..

He must have gone to catch a gutter rat..

‘The purpose of my nanny’s existence is to protect me.…….’

It feels good but it's a bad word.

Lucia was lost in thought as she looked at the place where her nanny had disappeared..

But nanny, you know what?

Protecting my family is the meaning of my existence. therefore.

Protecting the nanny is also.

“It's the meaning of my existence.”