Became a Lazy Confucius at the Academy

16 – Magic Practice (2)

Nia made a whirlpool in the calm lake and retreated. Ruid regretted it only after seeing the back of her running away.

‘I’ll just give you one.’

It was because the professor of alchemy, Richard, had asked him to, and he prevented them from falling asleep because of the words, “Would you like to protect the flowers?”

I should have just given you one more thing. Then there wouldn’t be any trouble.

‘Couldn’t he keep coming?’

“Louid, who is that girl from before?”

“Nia Ryan. They are in the same grade as us.”

Ruid gave a short answer and lay down in the reserved seat again. Hersy sat next to her as usual.

“… Unexpectedly, Ruid knows the Ministry of Magic students well.”

“He just said it on his own.”

“Are you going to sleep?”

“No, I woke up.”

Hersy’s expression brightened.

It is rare to be awake at this hour.

She would usually watch her sleep until she woke up for an hour or two.

Of course, that’s not too bad, but it was nice to be able to talk right away.

“By the way, it’s a big deal that Count Ryan’s son is admitted to the Ministry of Magic.”

Countess Ryan has been a guardian knight who has been by the emperor’s side for generations. From the symbol of the family, it is the ‘heart that protects the imperial family’.

“I’m a Winzhen too?”

“How can I say Windsor… You can’t simply say that they are knights.”

“Why? Except for the magic manager, there are only knights in my house.”

“Hmm. From an outside perspective, the Duke of Windsor feels like an exam paper for Louis. For instance…….”

The Duke of Windsor is located at the very top of the North. This is because the first Duke of Windsor settled down in a very barren environment to live a life away from politics.

The weather was cold, and above all, it was an area frequented by powerful monsters. The Empire, which had always been plagued by hordes of monsters from the north, liked the choice of the Windsor family very much.

The first Duke of Windsor’s choice was wise. Of course, the duke of Windsor, who was worthy of staring at the emperor’s authority, withdrew himself, and he handled the troublesome monsters of the north alone, so it couldn’t be prettier.

So, there was not a single emperor who disliked Windsor. It must be because the sharp blades of the Windsor family were always aimed at the monsters in the north, and they had never aimed at the islands.

Of course, it’s difficult to hear the emperor’s words. In fact, he was also a loyalist who would help without saying anything when the empire was in crisis.

So the successive emperors were reassured by the fact that there was someone they could trust.

Every year at the dawn of the new year, along with a huge amount of wealth, ‘You have suffered a lot today. Undoubtedly, the future of the empire can be said to be bright thanks to the Duke of Windsor’.

In particular, this emperor was famous for stopping by Windsor Street from time to time to hunt, relieving stress from various duties.

Rumors began to circulate in the system, starting with ‘The Duke of Windsor is said to be the best friend of His Majesty the Emperor’ and ‘The children of the Windsor family follow the Emperor, calling them uncle, and the Emperor is very fond of them.’

So, to the aristocrats, the Windsor family had a strong feeling that it was “Out of the norm.”

Hersh calmly explained and asked carefully.

“So, I have a question for you. Do you really call Your Majesty the Emperor Uncle?”

“… No.”

Actually, I call him hyungnim. He had met him once before entering the academy, because he was very sad when he called him Majesty.

It is said that when Louis was a young child who didn’t know anything, she saw the emperor when she was the crown prince and followed him around, saying ‘brother’.

But no matter how much he did, he couldn’t boast about calling Emperor Gao his older brother. Ruid was stabbed for no reason and added a word.

“Don’t worry about what others are talking about, Hersie.”

“… That is very Windsor-like.”

Hersy laughed awkwardly.

“If you are a noble, you should pay attention to rumors. For good reputation. Of course, that would not apply to Ruid.”

‘But I…… ‘

Hersy changed the subject because the story was going to be depressing.

“So it’s unusual for a young lady of the Ryan family to have a talent for magic.”

“You don’t seem very talented.”

Ruid vaguely recalled the sound of Nia’s breathing, which seemed very difficult.

Hersy grumbled.

“That’s the standard for Ruid. If you don’t lose a single breath in Delrin’s lake, it means you have good magic skills.”

“… Are you proud of yourself?”

Hersy cleared her throat.

“… It didn’t mean that. My magic skills are terrible, because I know best.”

“Why are you so self-deprecating?”

“There is nothing more stupid than campaigning with magic in front of a dragon.”

It was a famous proverb. Ruid also responded with a proverb.

“Don’t live your life like Ryan.”

Despite being the closest aide to the emperor, Ryan’s title was an earl. It was because Ryan wanted to remain at the count.

Thanks to this, Ryan was able to keep the title of Emperor’s Guardian Knight for nearly 300 years.

This is called ‘Life is like Ryan’. It means that there is nothing wiser than living with satisfaction in the current position.

So when I said don’t live like Ryan, I meant don’t be satisfied with where you are now.

“You are already a great wizard, and you will become even greater in the future.”

“… Me?”

Ruid stood up.

In the original work, the broken Hercy was a villain for nearly 500 episodes.

The protagonist resisted 500 episodes against Justin, who was given a buff. Even at the moment of blackening at the end, he even fights on an equal footing against the indolent Ruid for a while.

“I don’t lie. What you just said is not a false consolation, but the obvious truth.”

Even in a state of mental exhaustion, that’s about it. How about now? Although I don’t know how the butterfly effect works. What was clear was that Hercy’s future was bright.

Ruid was just talking about the obvious, but-.

“… ….”

For Hercy, the fact that the genius of the century, not anyone else, recognized him, made his heart warm.

‘My heart is strange.’

Hersy’s face turned red. She said hastily to shake off this strange feeling.

“Right. Look at my mind Have you seen the poster?”

“A poster?”

“As expected, I didn’t ask for permission from Ruid in advance.”

Hersy frowned. No matter how much the professor is higher than the student, she did not do this without a word.

“Three days later, there was an announcement that Amelia-sama and Ruid would be matched…. It was said that the observation was voluntary, but rumors are already spreading. It must have been aimed at.”

A clash between a genius and a swordsman. I am curious about myself, but other students will be more curious.

The problem was that there was only one winner. …… Frankly, Hercy couldn’t possibly think that her Louis would lose.

I don’t know, but the losing side will be the subject of talk for the Imperial Academy students for a while.

“I see.”

On the other hand, Ruid didn’t think much of it.

Because this was a predetermined future. I was worried about Hercy again.

‘Shouldn’t I have added not to touch Hercy to the covenant?’

After Ruid and Amelia’s demonstration sparring, Justin points out Hercy during the practice.

That was the fuse that started a full-scale confrontation. From this point on, Hercy gradually deteriorates and she becomes a true villain.

Hercy, who later became completely black, asked Justin why he singled out Hercy, and Justin then said, ‘Because you were the strongest’.

‘Really funny guy. It’s just that Hercy didn’t like her.’

Even considering the rule that you can’t point out an opponent who has sparred once, that was an obvious contradiction. Although Hersie was the top of the class, she wasn’t the strongest.

It was clear that he had chosen because he probably had some trouble with Hercy.

‘Maybe I won’t choose Hercy right now…… ‘

There was no conflict between Hercy and Justin. What happened to the feather thief? I’m sure you asked.

Still, Hercy was uneasy.

“Hercy. What would you do if you were fighting a commoner with no power? For example, the feather thief is offering you a duel.”

“… Suddenly?”

Hersy was seriously thinking about her sudden question as he touched her lips.

“Well, you will only know when the situation comes… , I think it will match that level. Like not using magic.”

‘That’s why I support you.’

Ruid sighed. I think I need to fix that arrogant habit.

“That’s wrong Hersie.”

“… Is that so?”

Considering Hercy’s personality, ‘then you can lose because you’re arrogant’ will never work.

Ruid came up with a suitable reason.

“You shouldn’t ignore the weak just because they are strong. With sincerity, do your best to win. That is the least courtesy towards the other person.”

Ruid said that with transparent eyes. Hercy looked at him as if possessed.

“Answer.”

“Ah, yes, yes. That won’t happen, but if it does, I’ll fight at all costs.”

“… Cover the means and methods.”

“Four.”

Hersh listened to him too closely, which was a problem.

“Hey… “

Hersy asked cautiously.

“Are you okay?”

“What?”

“…… Even if I fight with Amelia-sama. People think Amelia-sama will win. I don’t think so. So what do you mean?”

Hersh hesitated. He said it wasn’t polite to say the following.

Ruid laughed.

“Don’t worry.”

It was because he seemed to know roughly what Hercy was imagining.

But Hercy’s worries were meaningless.

“My older sister is really strong.”

But Ruid overlooked it.

How much affection Amelia has for her.

**

Amelia Windsor was a knight.

A knight always respects the other person and has an attitude of listening. She keeps her dignity by being polite.

It is extremely rare for her to get angry like that. No matter what happens, she calmly listens to the situation of the other person and considers her situation.

Such Amelia was unusually angry right now.

“Are you pointing the sword that was meant to protect her brother at her brother?”

Amelia set her announcement down on the table in her chancellor’s office.

“It never happened.”

“That… It’s a simple sparring. How can I not?”

Phenicia spoke cautiously. She was, in fact, embarrassing herself in every single thing. Because she was the president’s dogma. Amelia said out loud.

“I will refuse!”

“I, there-“

Amelia left her seat as if she had nothing more to say.

Tell Ruid to swing his sword?

Where are you going to attack that little kid?

Amelia could not forgive.

“… We’ve become a little closer now.”

Louis Christopher.

A 6-year-old gap, the one and only precious little brother in the world.

However, her original relationship was not that good.

Even when Louise was first born, she was very cute because she talked and walked around in a small way.

When Louis De was very young, she followed her well.

But maybe she was overmotivated? Ruid started to bother herself.

Amelia has her pride too, but she doesn’t like her because her 6-year-old sister is a nuisance,

So naturally, the relationship grew apart. The discriminatory treatment of her family also played a part.

For example, Ruid first gives out delicious food.

… Looking back on her now, she was pretty narrow-minded, but she was very important at that young age.

She has been getting along with her for the past year.

After freshman year, Amelia returns to her home during her vacation season.

Originally, she didn’t even say hello to her, but didn’t Louis act very friendly when he saw her? Besides, she even begged me to play with her.

Amelia was taken in one shot. She didn’t approach Amelia in the first place either because of her pride, she wanted to get along with Louis.

Ruid had the courage to approach himself first, but there was no reason to throw it away.

Throughout her vacation, she had a great time playing with Louis. And when her vacation was over, she went up to the drafting together. She doesn’t know how happy she was at that long distance that was just boring.

Now, to Amelia, Ruid was not just a bloody younger brother, but more precious than anything else.

…… But fight?

“… Do you want to see the power of the House of Windsor like that?”

Amelia glanced at the rector’s office she had just exited with her bloody eyes.