Everyone Said They Were My Lover in a Dream

Robina

Creak thud

The next day, after finishing the preparations for the class, Secretarys locked the door and left the lodging.

This time, she didn’t have a dream like last night.

Secretarys hoped that she could have another dream and gain new power, but that didn’t happen.

The victory in the duel that she unknowingly achieved, intoxicated by the newly gained power.

It could be said that I took away the protagonist’s major event that Janice should have achieved.

The incident that caught the attention of the protagonist, Sophia and Artoria.

At the same time, Genesis becomes a celebrity throughout the Academy.

And that celebrity is me.

As if it wasn’t enough that rumors of me being involved with the princess and Sophia had already spread….

This might even attract more attention than Genesis in the novel [Eclipse].

Then I might also receive attention from the ‘organization’.

…Is it okay?

Viceus repeatedly clenched and unclenched his hand, looking at it.

I’ve become stronger.

I don’t know the reason, but I can now use some of the power from the dream where I defeated the demons with Sophia.

If I have this power, unexpected survival shouldn’t be a problem, right?

Artoria, Sophia, and now Genesis, forming a bond with them.

Great.

If things continue like this, I might be able to survive!

“Hello?”

Viceus, dreaming of a bright future, froze in place upon seeing a woman greeting him right in front of the inn.

Why is she here now?

It’s not the right timing for her appearance!

“Viceus Grandgnole, right?”

A beautiful woman with shining eyes, giving him a warm smile.

Through the colors on her Academy uniform, I could tell that she was a third-year student.

“I’m Robina.”

Robina Cartesia.

A third-year student at the Academy.

As the illegitimate daughter of the Duke of Cartesia, she is a popular girl who receives the admiration of the male students at the Academy.

But her true identity is the highest-ranking member of the “organization” that operates behind the scenes at the Academy, known as “Alice.”

She revealed herself in [Eclipse] after the story had progressed to a certain point.

“Sorry for coming out of the blue. I couldn’t resist my curiosity.”

Do not be deceived by her gentle smile.

As a high-ranking member of the “organization,” she can be ruthlessly transformed when necessary.

“So you defeated Naber Schreig in a duel? He was known for his skills even before entering the Academy.”

Robina approached Secretarys slowly.

Then she attempted to pat Secretarys on the shoulder.

Swoosh

But Secretarys instinctively moved back.

The instincts of a warrior made Secretarys avoid Robina’s hand.

“Good luck.”

“…So? Even if you were lucky, it’s because you have exceptional skills to defeat someone of that caliber.”

Robina’s face momentarily frowned, but she regained her smile.

“I came to make a proposal.”

“Are you making a proposal?”

“Yeah. I like exceptional talents like you.”

A proposal…

In the middle of [Eclipse], she revealed herself in front of the protagonist and made a proposal.

The content was probably…

“Wouldn’t you like to join our club?”

Yeah.

It was a club invitation.

She was a leader of the “organization” but also the founder of a club she led on her own.

Although members of the organization were also part of it, it was an ordinary social club.

It was similar to Robina’s organization.

“A club?”

“Yeah. It’s an academy, you know? We compete with each other to recruit talented individuals like you. If you join our club, I’ll support you wholeheartedly.”

If Robina came here and made such a proposal, it seems that there was quite some interest in me within the academy…

“I’m sorry. I haven’t thought about joining a club yet.”

“Well, it’s not the time to persuade you to join a club yet, I guess. You didn’t have time to think about it since you came so hastily.”

She’s right.

In the novel, the time when she came to find Genesis was also the time to persuade him to join a club.

But she came so quickly.

“But still, I hope you won’t forget about Robina. If you ever change your mind, just come and find me once. Got it?”

With those words, Robina left.

It felt as if a storm had swept through and passed.

“…I endured it for ten years.”

Why is he showing up now?

If Robina had suddenly turned hostile and tried to kill him, he wouldn’t have been able to stop her.

Even if he could use some of his powers in his dreams, he wouldn’t be able to defeat Robina.

“Yeah. I’m still lacking.”

He was foolishly boasting about winning against just one Nabe.

This world is a dangerous one, where death is always a possibility, just like in a dangerous novel.

I am not the protagonist.

If I become conceited and arrogant, I will meet a terrible fate.

I’ve done well so far.

I will make a new plan and slowly build up my strength.

And I will survive.

With renewed determination, Vissus headed towards the academy.

* * *

“So, is he the man that both the princess of the monarchy and the princess of the republic have fallen for? It won’t be easy.”

At first, she had come to meet him just to confirm if he would be a hindrance to the organization’s plans.

She had planned to implant a simple spell during their brief contact to easily monitor him in the future, but he seemed to have sensed her intentions and easily avoided her.

If it had been any other male student, they would not have been able to dodge her touch.

With just a single smile, they would all come running, like ordinary men who would give up everything for her.

Lobina believed that the secretaries would not be much different.

Especially the lower-ranking students like secretaries would do whatever it took to establish a connection with Lobina.

They were the easiest to manipulate and at the same time, the type of people that Lobina despised the most.

But the secretary standing before her seemed different from those people.

“Oh! Miss Lobina! Good morning!”

“Yeah. Good morning.”

Lobina walked towards the lecture hall, passing by the male students who greeted her with a bow.

“Well, maybe it was somewhat pleasing.”

Although not as much as “him” whom she met in her dreams.

***

Republic Capital, Roubelaino

President Adolf’s office

“Your Excellency, a letter from Miss Sofia.”

“…Leave it.”

“Yes, sir!”

Thud.

The chief secretary placed the letter envelope on the president’s desk and quietly left the room.

After the chief secretary left, Adolf, who had been reviewing documents for a few minutes, confirmed that there was no one around and picked up the letter envelope.

“Our Sofia. Shall we see what kind of letter she sent?”

His usual dignified expression disappeared, replaced by the face of a father full of love for his daughter.

His precious, one and only daughter.

When Sofia said she wanted to go to the Lichten Academy, he wanted to stop her.

His most precious treasure was leaving for a distant land.

Not to mention the Lichten Academy, where the power of the Republic did not even reach properly.

If something happened, he wouldn’t be able to protect her.

But he loved his daughter too much to stop her stubbornness.

Of course, Sofia, who was a famous prosecutor with exceptional talent, was dear to Adolf.

He couldn’t help but worry.

Still, sending this letter meant she was doing well, right?

Adolf carefully opened the letter envelope with cautious hands.

It was the envelope sent by our Sofia.

It should be kept preciously.

Adolf, who carefully put the letter envelope in the ultimate safe made by the greatest craftsman of the Republic, sat back down and unfolded the letter.

“Hmm…”

Adolf savored each and every letter as he read.

His small and adorable daughter had grown up and sent him a letter from a distant place, which moved him deeply.

“Huh?”

As he absentmindedly touched his mustache and read the letter, he froze upon reading a certain sentence.

Lost in thought for a moment, he opened a corner of the desk and pressed a button inside.

Beep.

“Did you call, Your Highness?”

Upon hearing the sound of the bell pressed by Adolf, the head secretary hurriedly came out.

“I need to go out. Prepare the carriage.”

“Go out? But Your Highness’s schedule…”

“Cancel everything. Something urgent has come up.”

“Ah, understood! Where are you planning to go?”

“I’m going to the Lichten Academy.”

It seems that there’s a scoundrel who has been bewitched by the taste of gas from our pure daughter.