Became a Childhood Friend of an Academy Genius

29 – Heir of the Sword Castle

The president’s office, guided by Vanessa, was an unexpectedly bleak space.

At least, the impression that it is a place suitable for the head of the academy to stay is not so strong.

The only decorations are a potted plant standing in the corner and a painting that I don’t know what meaning it contains as I am not well versed in art.

Fortunately, there was nothing special about it except that the space was quite spacious.

Click.

When I said that I had eaten, Olberus immediately ordered Vanessa to serve the tea.

I’ve never drunk black tea, but I’m not a kid, and I’m a bit picky when it comes to drinking it, so I picked up a cup and took a sip straight away.

Hurup.

It doesn’t taste too bad.

It seems that there is something like a faint fruity scent in between the somewhat shaky taste unique to black tea.

But I think coffee would suit my taste better.

If it were Professor Seras, I would have served him coffee, but that’s a pity.

“Sorry for calling you so suddenly.”

After tea each other, Olberus was the first to rhyme.

Of course, there are some cumbersome aspects, but I don’t mind that much because I think I have to endure it because I did it.

“No. I can guess why.”

“Thank you for thinking that way. By the way, has your body fully recovered?”

“Thanks for your concern.”

Several courtesans passed, and Olberus let out a deep drool through his shaggy white beard.

Anyway, I felt it a while ago, but it’s dirty and big.

I’m not talking about body size, but the aura that radiates from the whole body.

In case someone isn’t part of the five great heroes, the atmosphere is different from anyone I’ve ever met.

Outwardly, he has the appearance of a good-natured old man, but he is also a person that cannot be underestimated.

Talk. Tok.

I was reciting my thoughts on the old man sitting in front of me like that.

I heard Olberus tap his index finger on the floor of the empty table next to the teacup a couple of times.

At the same time, faint indigo-colored waves of magic spread in all directions, and before long they filled the president’s office before becoming invisible.

It must have used sound insulation magic.

Only then did I narrow my eyes at the thought that the story would begin in earnest.

“First of all, according to your testimony, we are expanding our investigation network while confirming that they are the remnants of your followers. We are trying to re-investigate the Wizard’s Forest by mobilizing people who are excellent in exploration magic, but they don’t seem to have found any proper evidence at this time.”

“I see.”

Well, it must be hard to find.

Even in the original work, the followers were good at blocking tracking unless they themselves revealed their presence.

According to the setting, I remember that there was a magic that only they used, but I don’t know the principle.

‘Anyway, I didn’t expect you to inform me so kindly.’

As Olberus told me about the progress of the incident in detail, I couldn’t help but feel a bit unexpected.

To be honest, since the academy got all the information the academy needed from me after the incident, I thought that I would soon be destroyed.

In the first place, from an objective point of view, I would have been no more than cadet 1 who happened to get caught up in the case and accidentally solved the case and obtained evidence.

Still, I honestly can’t figure out the reason why I’m telling you this detailed inside story.

Do you think it’s only natural to tell the truth to the person who solved the case?

But even so, the matter of being a follower is not light enough to be casually mentioned.

Well, whatever the reason, I’d be glad if I could get even a little more information.

“And the second reason for calling you is no different. You must have heard something from Professor Seras.”

After briefly explaining the progress of the incident, Olberus changed the subject and sipped his tea again.

I thought it was coming, but I didn’t want to sound like a snobbish person, so I replied in as calm a tone as possible.

“Yes, I did.”

“Then the story will be fast. I’ve been trying to decide on a reward for you after a meeting with the faculty, but it’s not easy.”

Is that why you called me, the party involved?

In other words, it is different from saying, ‘Tell me with your mouth what prize you want to receive.’

To be honest, I’m a little embarrassed, but I also think it’s better to say it with my mouth than to receive something I don’t need.

Just as a gift from a friend on your birthday is ambiguous to use, it’s better if the recipient and the giver feel good to each other.

“Is there anything else you want?”

“I don’t have anything in mind. I don’t think it’s something to be praised that much in the first place.”

Even if I say what I want in the first place, whether the academy will accept it is another matter.

That’s why I don’t want to open my mouth.

It would be nice if I could get a rough idea of the allowed categories.

“Then how about this?”

Olberus, who had a contemplative expression at my words, opened his mouth.

Apparently, I didn’t give the right answer, so he thought of a worthy reward instead.

When he listened intently, a rather unexpected answer came out of his mouth.

“Anyway, at the academy, treatment is quite differentiated depending on rank. Speaking of which, since you said you were also in Class E, have you ever wished for a class promotion?”

“You mean a class promotion….”

“Of course, it might be impossible to get promoted to Class A right away. But I can gladly raise it up to class B.”

This is a fairly unconventional proposal.

In the first place, at this academy, skills and achievements are everything, and it is true that they gave me a lot of consideration to promote me to class B right away, even though I hadn’t taken the class reassignment evaluation yet.

In particular, it is surprising that they treat me this much, as someone who has been rumored to have been rumored since the first day after entering the F class.

‘But it’s ambiguous.’

However, it is somewhat ambiguous to accept at this point.

Anyway, Aden, if we don’t find out how he ended up in Class E now, it’ll feel like he hasn’t wiped his butt.

Besides, in the original work, he was always a character who drove incidents. It’s like a kind of correction of the main character.

In other words, from my point of view, who has decided to solve the future incident as much as possible, it is highly likely that the right choice will be to cut off the buds one by one with Aden by her side.

It’s unavoidable to go through a lot of trouble because of that.

‘The current treatment isn’t too bad either.’

Of course, the living expenses handed over under the name of high-quality maintenance and the dormitory room are just miserable.

However, it’s not much different from life at my parents’ house, so I can endure it.

Besides, there seems to be a lot of bad reviews about me in class B, so I don’t even want to live in a place like that.

At least it wouldn’t be bad if it was class C with Lorne, but he often sticks with me even if he’s in class, so there’s no need to be in the same class again.

“Thank you for the offer, but I will decline it.”

“Unexpectedly. I thought it was a good suggestion.”

“Yes. But I don’t think it’s time yet.”

Even after saying this, Olberus wouldn’t understand what he meant, but he couldn’t think of any excuses, so he recited his true feelings.

Then, Olberus’s eyes widened, and boisterous laughter soon filled the president’s office.

It was to the point where I felt as if something was pressing down on my eardrum for a moment, as if the sound of laughter had magical energy.

Oh, my ears hurt. The old man’s laughter is filthy loud.

“I see. I know what you mean. So let’s postpone this story until later. If you have anything you want, feel free to tell me through Vanessa or Professor Seras.”

“I will do that.”

In the mood for the story to come to an end, I nodded and let my somewhat stiff shoulders hang down.

The authority to ask one favor to the president of the academy, not to anyone else, is great.

Rather than using it for my own self-interest right now, it would be better to think of it as an investment for the future and keep it.

“I’d like to share more with you, but since the class has already started, I can’t hold on to it for long. It’s good to go.”

So, after Olberus’ order to celebrate, I left the president’s office, guided by Vanessa.

I should stop by the store and buy another bread.

Since this class is herbal medicine and alchemy, I had a strong desire to skip it, but it’s just the right timing.

* * * *

Elisha Crozel is basically a model of a diligent cadet.

During class, I never stop taking notes, and I always keep my eyes on the blackboard, professor, and notebooks, and I don’t pay much attention to anything else.

Today, she was staring out the window blankly with her chin resting on her chin.

Phillip, a skinny male professor who is passionately teaching, was scribbling something on the blackboard with chalk without even realizing it.

It must be because, as a professor, I have never even imagined that a steady cadet like Elisha could not concentrate in class in the first place.

Shuk.

Completely betraying the professor’s faith, Elisha began scribbling something of her own in her blank notebook.

I wanted to finally start writing, but unfortunately that didn’t happen.

‘Bell Denauer = Heir to the Sword Castle?’

After writing down a phrase made up of at most four words, Elisha fell into deep trouble.

At first she thought it was groundless speculation and she somehow emptied her head.

However, due to the Wizard’s Forest incident that took place this time, her guess is becoming more and more certain.

She moves her pen again and writes down the foundational grounds one by one.

Every time the blanks were filled in like that, Elisha had to work hard to calm her beating heart.

‘This also explains why she wanted to be in the top rank in the mock exam.’

At first, she thought she was just sincere in her personality.

Others thought she was a peculiar guy, seeing her so eager to take a mock exam that she didn’t pay much attention to it.

But what if the test she wanted to achieve was something other than itself?

Can we dismiss the fact that we obtained the tour ticket, participated in the investigation of the Wizard’s Forest through it, and then succeeded in protecting Astesia’s blessing?

‘Besides, the class C cadet did that. I’m sure he witnessed him slashing the spirits.’

Elisha narrowed her eyes as she recalled the conversation she had with the witness to the incident yesterday before meeting Olberus.

It is not easy to reach the stage where you can slash an insubstantial spiritual body.

Even if it’s a swordsman for no reason, it’s not like you pay attention to magic or other abilities when you reach your limit.

At least among the swordsmen Elisha remembers, there are only two who have reached that level purely with her own abilities.

Her father and the seat of the Five Great Heroes,【Red Sword】Balzac Fonter Crozel.

And the 【Sword Saint】Kalon Schheiser, who is said to be the strongest swordsman in history both in name and reality.

If she was a person who studied under the Sword Saint, it would not be impossible to say that she reached that level at a young age.

‘It doesn’t matter how you found out about their plans. If you’re the heir to the sword castle, it’s quite possible.’

Yes.

From his admission process to the process he solved the case, plus the hypothesis she built.

The mere fact that the man named Bel Denauer is the heir to the sword castle makes all those coincidences coincide and explains the reason.

‘He was really the heir to the sword castle.’

It must have been laughable for a girl called the daughter of a duke to use dignified words of respect to commoners who were not in her presence, but she didn’t care at all.

When her doubts were confirmed and her pounding heart stopped, she decided to set her course of action.

‘I’d better hide this fact for now.’

You can get a glimpse of his meticulousness from the fact that he held his breath as much as possible even though he had noticed the existence of his followers beforehand.

If the fact that they are the heirs of the sword castle is exposed, they will act immediately, and this academy will also become a mess because of that.

Then all she has to do now is to hide his existence as much as possible so that she can lead her life as an ordinary academy cadet according to his will.

At least if this fact could be known, it would have been at least Olberus, the president, and her father, who was a member of the Five Great Heroes, such as the swordsman, but from Elisha’s point of view, even that was highly likely to be a bad idea.

After all, the fewer people you know, the higher the confidentiality of the information, and if the person involved, Bell, isn’t telling the truth, then there must be a reason.

‘What kind of face should I look at him from now on?’

Elisha’s face seemed to heat up at the thought that there was a being in front of her who would succeed the swordswoman she admired.

Although the opponent may not be the Sword Saint himself, it is not strange that he identifies with the person he chose as his successor now that he is dead.

‘No, I just need to treat you as a normal friend. You can do it. Elisha Crozel.’

Elisha, who patted her own cheeks and reminded her of her promise, nodded her head with her determined expression.

She feels that even though she feels like she has a heavy responsibility, it’s not even a responsibility compared to what he will be carrying on her shoulders.

So today, the successor to the sword castle appeared in a woman’s head.