I Became an Outcast in the Academy

6. Stand out (6)

The imperial palace, especially a space that is only allowed to direct blood relatives of the imperial family.

There, Cartesia was organizing and processing various documents with an extremely bored expression.

On the outside, it seemed like a meaningless task, but Dane, the guardian knight of Cartesia, knew it well.

How many times has the history of the empire changed because of the documents that are now coming and going from Cartesia’s hands?

And even the fact that in the future, the history of the empire will be rewritten by her hands.

“Count Asted, how did you handle the matter related to that piglet?”

Cartesia asks a question in a casual tone, as if asking what she ate for breakfast today.

But she knew even better that just because Cartesia casually asked a question, she couldn’t answer casually either.

“Count Asted was summarily executed for collaborating with warlocks. “As your Majesty told us, we searched the secret spaces of the mansion and found altars for various rituals related to black magic, which became conclusive evidence.”

“Really? That disgusting pig will only cause harm in the future if it stays alive, so it would be wiser to kill it early. “Thank you for your hard work.”

Cartesia was telling Dane ‘good job’, but in reality she didn’t think she had done anything.

It was Cartesia who discovered that Count Asted had some kind of connection with the warlocks, and it was Cartesia who planned and directed the operation to uncover all the evidence at the scene.

And all the instructions given by Cartesia were exactly correct without a single error.

It was like a person who had seen everything that would happen in the future, and the work was done accurately and thoroughly.

As far as Dane was concerned, all he had done was to be Cartesia’s faithful hand and foot and do as she told him, nothing more, nothing less.

‘He is a great person. After all, you are my lord.’

Dain was feeling proud and looking at Cartesia with respect, but Cartesia didn’t even care what he thought of her.

Because there was only one person in the world that Cartesia was currently concerned about.

“Then it seems like the matter is over now… “Have you heard anything about what Arrieta is doing now?”

“That…” I heard that he was getting ready to go out to celebrate his physical condition improving. There are also rumors that he is purchasing a gift for someone… “

At Dane’s words, Cartesia laughs as if it is absurd.

“A b*tch like a thief cat. Even though she is my younger sister, she is a very naughty woman. She’s trying to steal something that belongs to her like this. “It would have been better for her to just stay still and I would have taken care of her share.”

Cartesia clicked her tongue like that, but soon she asked Dane a question as if she had remembered something.

“Anyway… “How is the progress of ‘that work’ I ordered separately?”

“Yes, the item you mentioned is… We have been able to confirm that it is currently located at an auction house in the islands. “I have separately notified the auction house owner, so the items will not be put up for auction until His Majesty visits there.”

“I see, hehehe. Good. “I was really upset that I couldn’t give Sian a modest gift, but now I can give Sian something just right.”

As soon as Cartesia utters the name ‘Xian’, the air in her office begins to turn gentle.

There was no reason to say it. When the topic of conversation turned to something related to Xian, a bright smile appeared on Cartesia’s lips.

As the princess of the empire, she only showed a bored expression when she made an outstanding achievement of eliminating all the scum that eats away at the country, but all she did was choose a gift for her Xi’an. He shows such vitality and passion.

Of course, it was something that was undesirable for a Dane who claimed to be a loyal subject of Cartesia.

In the end, unable to hold back the urge boiling in her heart, Dane opened her mouth to Cartesia, trying her best to maintain her calm expression.

“Your Majesty, may I please ask you a question?”

“… “Is there something you want to say to me?”

Cartesia, who seemed curious about her Dane’s words, soon nodded her head.

It meant positivity.

“It may sound quite presumptuous, but… No matter how much I think about it, I think that cadet named Xian is not suitable for Your Majesty. “Your Majesty, you deserve to meet a better man.”

This was advice given to her while preparing for her death. Because just by quietly watching from her side, Cartesia could clearly see the extent of her feelings for Xian.

“… Not fit? Me, with him?”

But surprisingly, Cartesia was quiet. On the outside, she seemed to agree with Dane’s words to some extent.

And thanks to Cartesia’s reaction, the very moment when Dane was about to give Cartesia advice once again-

Pyeokkeok.

“… Ah?”

No voice comes out of my mouth. It was as if his voice had disappeared from his mouth.

… No, it wasn’t. The voice didn’t disappear. I couldn’t raise my voice.

Because his body was currently unable to move due to the murderous presence of Cartesia that was filling this room.

“Kuhuh-!”

My whole body is shaking. He cannot control his own body at all. A terrible feeling, as if something invisible was squeezing my heart and not letting go.

Dane had felt this sensation once before.

The current Cartesia was casually reproducing the feeling she felt when she met Duke Orphega, who had reached the level of a master.

“Ha, ugh-!”

Oxygen, lack of oxygen. I can not breathe. But you are not allowed to scream at him.

At that time, when I was struggling in such pain and crying out in my heart that it would be better to lose my mind-

“Huff, gasp, gasp!”

As if nothing had happened from the beginning, the life that had filled the room disappeared as if it had been washed away.

And Cartesia, who was staring at Dane, quietly opened her mouth to him, who was breathing heavily and his whole body was wet with sweat.

“You’re arrogant. You are my subject, and at the same time, the knight who protects me. As such, you are qualified to give me advice. But I don’t think that means it’s okay to cross the line.”

… Does that mean that, for Cartesia, the man named Xian is something that no one else should ever touch?

“He is the man I love, and at the same time, he is the man who is scheduled to become my husband. That also means that he becomes your future lord. And I am very displeased that my subjects do not dare to bow to him. Even if it is you who has served me for a long time.”

Cartesia’s tone as she spoke was casual, but the emotions inside were extremely cold.

I knew this well because I was a Dane who had served Cartesia for a long time.

This was the final warning.

If Dane crosses the line one more time, then things won’t end well like this.

“I’m sorry, but to me, there is no better man in the world than him. Identity? Things like that have no meaning to me. “If status gets in the way of being in a relationship with him, I am confident that I will give up my position as princess at any time.”

Of course, the opposite was also true.

If Xian wanted, Cartesia was even willing to give him the empire as a gift.

If I could get him by giving him something like an empire as a gift, that would definitely be a profitable business.

But, to put it that way, Dane also had something to say.

“Your Majesty… Your Majesty is currently the brightest shining star of anyone in this empire! He is more worthy of ascending to power than such a foolish crown prince! But if you already show that to the public, it could become your weakness!”

“So? “What do you want to say?”

“I know very well that Your Majesty values him. Then… “I thought it would be better to make a hundred concessions and make His Majesty your mistress after you ascend to the throne, so that the noise around you can be eliminated-“

In an instant, laughter burst out of Cartesia’s mouth.

“Ahahahaha! He’s making me my mistress… That’s a really interesting idea. It would be fascinating to have him completely mine, but unfortunately, I don’t think I’ll be able to do that. “No, I can’t.”

“… “Why?”

“Because the premise of what you said is wrong. He’s not mine. To be precise, he is a man who cannot be mine. Because-“

“… Because I am the property of Xian. I don’t have a blueprint. “Xian has me.”

Yes, it was. No matter what anyone said, Cartesia could never compromise on this.

Especially if it was a ridiculous offer to make him his, he had no intention of accepting it.

Because it was decided a long time ago that she was only for Xian.