chapter 37
Chapter 10 The Empress’s Perspective (3)
I stared at the text for a long time,
I just put my phone in.
… … once on hold
Philly Terst is not a man to be dealt with unprepared.
Philly Terst is hard to deal with, to be honest.
It seems that he doesn’t know the world of the imperial palace’s filthy secret drugs from his looks and manner of speaking.
Not like that.
Philly is the most ‘suitable’ person for the Imperial Palace.
Although she is a woman, Philly is a character who actively jumps into the politics and dominance of the Imperial Palace.
The foundation is doubt about everything.
Her recognition within the Imperial Palace is ‘a wise woman with great wit and wit’.
If the imperial palace gets involved in something dangerous, it’s because there aren’t just one or two cases solved with her own hands.
But the reality is different.
Philly didn’t solve it with wit.
I knew it from the beginning.
There was no such thing as a flashy idea, I just guessed what was going to happen and reacted in the most efficient way.
There are many enemies of the bloodline of the imperial family. Even within the Imperial Palace.
Therefore, if you look too perfect, you are more likely to be hated.
Knowing that, Philly takes measures ‘slightly late’.
That is wit and wit in the eyes of others.
Once you get to know Philly’s true self, your praise for her will disappear.
Because swings are not something worthy of ‘praising’.
“… … And, this.”
Elodie handed me something.
I got it unintentionally, but it was a short hexagonal pillar.
A lens was embedded in it.
… … What is this?
“what’s this?”
I asked thoughtfully.
“It’s a Wizardgram.”
“Wizergram?”
“It’s a magic tool that can record a short period of time and lift the recorded footage into the air. Good for learning combat skills or weapon skills. You can see it from different angles.”
I looked around the Wizardgram.
If you listen to the description, it’s like a hologram projector.
“Is this what you wanted to give me last time?”
You said you made an appointment with me.
Saying there are artifacts to give.
“okay. You’re too lazy to watch this and practice.”
Well, thank you for the gift.
‘If there is this, maybe ‘Nakjang’ can be acquired.’
Anyway, I’ve been learning close-quarters combat with Atji on a regular basis lately.
If you ask me, I’ll allow you to record some.
“And have you done the review?”
Elodie asked.
I nodded knowing the intent of the question.
But instead, Cybel tilted her head blankly.
“review? What review?”
I smiled bitterly.
As for Cybel, in fact, this kind of information may not be very important.
Elodie answered honestly.
“We’re going to have a midterm exam soon.”
* * *
Constell’s midterm exam consists of written and practical skills.
As it is a place where combatants are trained, the actual practice is more important.
But that doesn’t mean you can ignore the notes. The difference in proportion isn’t that big.
Top 10 overall at Constell.
The first gateway to clear this assignment given by Ampere is the midterm exam.
But, well, I don’t worry about writing.
Because I pasted everything I learned during class into the studio.
There are cheat sheets that never go unnoticed.
‘After all, the problem is the actual equipment.’
The practical skills are similar to the joint missions I’ve done before.
All you have to do is complete the assigned tasks in the field.
But this time, it’s just a solo show.
Through training in the past, the ‘throwing technique (dagger)’ was raised to the intermediate level, and the ‘double sword technique (dagger)’ was also acquired at the low level through the battle with Atjie.
Now, by the standards of Constell, it’s not that he’s completely incompetent, he’s just a sloppy student.
… … Tears seem to come out.
‘Because it is difficult to write weaving and Menosorpo.’
After all, it would be a great help if you learn the nakjang from Atjie.
──Thinking that far, it was in front of the classroom.
It feels like it’s been a while.
There are incidents in the hut and time in the hospital.
Okay, let’s do our best not to stand out today.
Druck-
I opened the classroom door.
Well, again, no student pays any attention to me.
Today, I sat down with satisfaction.
When the time came, Ms. Jane came in.
But today, my face was hardened.
“… … Come on, do you?”
What.
“Oh, what about today? Before class begins, I have something to tell you.”
Jane was stuttering to the end.
He’s smiling, but his face is awkward.
“Yeah, there’s a transfer student in our class.”
At those words, the classroom became noisy.
Students exclaiming in admiration oh oh, students asking Jane all sorts of questions.
But most of the students think, ‘Are you a transfer student at this time?’
Midterm exams are just around the corner, what about transfer students?
I had the same thoughts, but something came to mind.
Obviously, a transfer student is coming at this time… … . But he can’t come here.
“Come on in. Miss Aten.”
At Jane’s signal, the classroom door opened and a man slowly walked in.
His hair color was pure white, and the luster was young.
The ice shattered and glowed as if it had fallen on it.
Those eyebrows, eyes, and even the skin were pure white.
The features of the small face alone are natural, neat, and pitiful as if they were in the right position.
Every time he blinked, his white eyes were as clear as calling for winter.
“──Hello.”
Even that voice is clear and cold, as if carved from ice.
I saw a girl who greeted me with an absurd feeling.
The student I remembered was right.
And, he was a person who should never come ‘here’.
“My name is Aten Terst. Nice to meet you.”
The third princess of the Terst Empire.
The third daughter of Empress Fili Terst has transferred.
knew
It’s one of the major events.
Around this time, I knew that Aten Terst was going to transfer.
But, not here.
‘Let’s go to Aster’s classroom!’
Why would I know
Because I played as Aster and saw it in real life.
Aten later becomes an important ally of Aster.
A very important character who sometimes becomes a heroine depending on the progress of the game.
But he came to my class.
There is no name dragon in this class.
It’s a place where I’m the only person who is called ‘Human Sloth Frontier’.
Jane said still with a firm smile.
“Well, as you all know, Miss Aten is the third daughter of His Majesty Emperor Terst. But don’t worry about that here, everyone, let’s be friendly… … ?”
Sir, you care too much.
The tone is as if an elementary school teacher is soothing the children.
yes it is
No matter how Constell made no distinction between nobles and commoners, the imperial family is a different story.
Neither a cousin nor a mother-in-law, but the emperor’s daughter.
Even if you know Constell’s doctrine, you cannot easily deal with it.
All the students were stunned and couldn’t say anything.
‘… … ?’
But why
It seems that Aten is looking at me somehow.
It would be nice if we just looked around and made eye contact for a while.
[See you soon, we.]
… … Philly’s text comes to mind.
No, it won’t.
No matter how fast-paced Philly is and she’s a political nerd, is she trying to get her daughter into contact with me just for a quiz?
haha, please
“Then where are we going to sit? Are there any vacancies?”
At Jane’s words, Aten immediately pointed a finger.
“Can I sit over there?”
It was right next to me.
Aten said without raising an eyebrow.
“I like the window.”
* * *
‘Frondier de Roach.’
Aten thought.
It was originally planned to transfer to Constell.
However, nothing was planned until the class assignment.
But just yesterday, my mother, Philly, said:
“Aten, are you going to the class with Frontier?”
“Who is that?”
“Frondier de Roach. In Constell, it’s famous as ‘Human Sloth Frontier’.”
“… … I don’t think it’s a good nickname.”
Philly replied with a smile.
… … When a mother smiles like that, there is a high probability that it means positive.
“When you go, make friends with everyone in your class. Even with Frontier.”
“… … Are you telling me to put the other students in a smoke screen so that they won’t be able to get close to Frontier?”
“Ah! Aten, didn’t your mom say that?”
But that’s it.
Aten sighed.
Even when talking to herself, her mother hides herself too much and turns her words around.
My habit in politics affects my daughter, so what should I do about it?
“What do I need to know?”
“Dragon Heart.”
Aten raised a finger.
“Reveal everything the Frontier knows about Dragon Heart.”
“Dragon Heart… … ? Does a student named Frontier know about him?”
“Yeah, he took the quiz.”
Aten’s sigh deepens.
I don’t know what it is, but you used a strange trick behind the scenes again.
“You, Aten, don’t you think it’s bad to see your mother again?”
“No, you can.”
“Is not it? Also my daughter.”
“I don’t know what it is, but you’re using a strange trick behind the scenes.”
“Aten! Talking too frankly hurts! Seriously, when Aten was so cute, now-”
Since then, Philly has been fighting all sorts of things against Aten, but I can’t remember it anymore.
During class, Atten glanced at Frontier.
‘… … Hmm, you look really sleepy.’
it’s a lazy face
I used to think that way even when I saw my mother, Philly, but Frontier feels a little different.
Frontier’s languor smells something, dangerous.
I don’t know what they’re thinking, and I hardly ever get the impression that they’re good or bad.
Basically, he has a poker face, and his drowsy impression makes him feel relaxed.
‘If I had some skills here, I might have been scared of becoming an enemy.’
But it is said that he is lazy and incompetent.
It’s not much of a concern though.
‘Do nothing.’
I heard that Frontier always sleeps in class, but he’s awake.
Was this some outdated information?
But I’m awake and I don’t do anything.
It looks like you’re looking at the blackboard and the teacher, but you’re not taking notes or checking your books.
‘Is it really that lazy?’
Did I develop just by not sleeping?
‘Well then.’
From now on, I need to get closer with Frontier and get information.
Aten remembered what her mother had said.
“Frondier de Roach is not popular because of its low reputation. I never had a girlfriend.”
“… … So?”
“So, if our daughter touches it a little bit, it will come over quickly. My daughter is a beauty that even the Imperial Palace recognizes. A boy who is not immune to a woman is a piece of cake for our daughter!”
Hmm.
All right, just a little touch.
Recalling Philly’s words, Aten waited until the class was over.
Break time after class.
Now all you have to do is tap the frontier to come over to you.
… … By the way.
Aten stayed still in her sitting position throughout the break.
I just blink my eyes from time to time.
Still, she looked like a doll, as she was doing so, with a pure white and outstanding appearance.
It was so strange that Frontier looked at her.
Aten was now wasting a significant amount of time approaching Frontier for the first time, but for a reason she couldn’t help it.
Because she’s thinking very deeply right now.
‘… … Just a little pat, how do you do it?’
Unfortunately.
He had never had a lover before, so was Atten.