#350
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350
“This is not a problem that can be easily resolved just because you don’t like it or don’t do it.”
Xian cut it sharply. If the Earth Spirit chooses him, he becomes the next Great Rodril.
It is not inevitable if you vehemently reject it, but Xian will accept it.
Because I think it is my duty as someone who was born with Rodril’s blood.
“I told you. I was born as a commoner, and grew up as a commoner. “I can’t live like them.”
“That may seem unreasonable given your temperament, but… … .”
“And I was never officially announced as the son of Archduke Farnese. The people of the empire know that Archduke Farnese has a son, but they don’t know who he is. “Let’s just say he died somewhere.”
It is a simple and clear way of thinking. There was no solution, but it wasn’t completely wrong either. Asuka snorted.
“Didn’t my father disapprove of me because he didn’t like me? Anyway, it worked out well for me. “This is a problem they just have to accept.”
“… … … “I think I know why your father did that.”
It seems that Archduke Farnese also had a good understanding of his son.
I’m afraid Asuka will make a fuss. And he would have hit it with a high probability.
Archduke Farnese must have been waiting to present Asuka when she accepted him as a member of the royal family.
‘But Asuka, this guy is also very stubborn.’
Besides, isn’t being a member of the royal family a waste? Even though Asuka didn’t think much of it, she felt like it was a waste of Sian. The successor to Archduke Farnese is a friend! On the left is the heir of the Archduke Rinosa, and on the right is the heir of the Archduke Farnese. For some reason, I wanted that composition.
Although Sian himself was not particularly greedy for the position, he knew how great it was.
It’s not a friend’s job to let you throw away what you could have.
‘Yes, the reason I came here may have been a revelation to persuade Asuka.’
Moreover, there is no guarantee that the conversation taking place here will not be heard over there.
If he listened, he would know that Xian was cooperative with Archduke Farnese, so he might be able to escape safely.
Anyway, Xian was caught because of Asuka. If Asuka couldn’t guarantee her own safety, she had to take measures to help herself.
Sian, who shook his head, spoke vaguely.
“But you’ve gotten along quite well with the Academy guys since Helmut left. “Wasn’t it better for nobles to get along than you thought?”
“What did you say? “First of all, I’m strong.”
Strength becomes power in the Department of Swordsmanship. During my time at the academy, it was more effective than my status as an aristocrat.
After Helmut disappeared, Asuka was the unrivaled powerhouse in the swordsmanship department at Greta Academy.
The gap widened further as the years passed.
The current Asuka is capable of taking the position of knight leader if she joins any knightly order.
Of course, that wouldn’t be possible in a place like the Knights of Palma.
Xian continued his persuasion carefully.
“So what I’m saying is, there’s no way that nobles are necessarily like the guys you went through. Aren’t those guys supposed to be prosecutors?”
“That’s right, those guys. “I can’t even remember their names now, but they were white, had soft hands, and were corrupt, so they probably went into academics.”
“Yeah, I heard that the academic academy guys are a bit shady to begin with. There are a lot of people with abnormal personalities and my body is weak, so isn’t that why they wield their power over the weak? “I guess that’s where the problem lies.”
In any case, since Xian was a department of magic, it had nothing to do with the academic department. Asuka seemed to have been persuaded and nodded her head.
“Well, the guys from the swordsmanship department are a little different from those guys. That Sabbat guy or something was also getting criticized.”
I don’t know what happened to Sabbat and Jerome.
However, there was no interest in the safety of Asuka or Xian or the two.
Even if those two were to rot until death in a dungeon for attempted assassination of the royal family, I wouldn’t feel the slightest sympathy.
“So, it might not be a bad thing for you to live as Archduke Farnese’s successor. If you join the Knights, there will be more people like the ones you encountered at Greta Academy. “Wouldn’t that be okay?”
Asuka’s eyes narrowed.
“What is he saying now? “Have you ever taken money from your father?”
“What are you saying? You and I were dragged together and conscious the whole time, so how could something like that have happened in that time? “I am giving you serious advice as a friend about your future life.”
“I don’t need counseling. “Because I won’t change my mind!”
Asuka turned her head. It’s a defensive reaction. Xian asked curiously.
“But how do you like Charlotte? “He is also a nobleman.”
A noble among nobles. Charlotte was an aristocratic girl who anyone could feel as soon as they saw her.
Rather than growing up to be beautiful and noble like other noble daughters, her speech was broken and had a unique aura that was not appropriate for her age.
An atmosphere similar to majesty that subtly intimidates the opponent.
She did not despise the commoners and followed the academy’s rules without hesitation, but she distinguished between nobles and commoners.
I respect it, but it’s different from me. Charlotte had a strong aristocratic consciousness.
To be honest, Sian wasn’t comfortable with Charlotte because of that aspect.
Of course, her perception may have changed since she knew that Xian was Rodil and not an ordinary commoner.
“Who likes it? Just because she’s pretty… … .”
Uncharacteristically Asuka, the ending of her words became slurred.
“okay? “Then can you tell Charlotte that I absolutely did not like Asuka?”
“You bastard!”
I was grabbed by the collar right away. Asuka scolded, rolling her eyes.
“Don’t talk nonsense and don’t interfere needlessly. “That’s why I didn’t tell you anything!”
Xian said as if it was absurd.
“You didn’t want to deny it? “Charlotte is also a noblewoman.”
“All the girls at the academy are nobles. But something about Charlotte was different.”
She knew that Asuka was strong, and she recognized and respected Asuka.
But that was separate from the fact. This is not because it follows the hierarchy of the swordsmanship department, nor is it simply because it follows the rules of the academy.
Charlotte recognized and respected Asuka. He would have done that just because Asuka was his senior, even if she was a commoner.
That was her character. A noble and upright character, regardless of one’s natural status or status.
Asuka felt the same way when she joined them leaving for the Forest of Pahe to help Helmut.
She was the Grand Duchess of Linosa. But she was willing to risk her life to save Helmut.
Helmut could draw his sword on Rinosa, so that was beyond the pale.
Charlotte did it for one reason. Because it’s right.
Charlotte had beliefs and the will to keep them. While he was attending Greta Academy, he felt it both indirectly and directly.
Charlotte was a being who could not be categorized into the nobility framework. To Asuka, she was a rock that stuck out in a flat world.
Sian summarized it simply.
“So you’re saying you fell in love with his personality?”
Asuka did not deny it this time.
“He’s a good guy.”
“I know that intellectually, but I’m not comfortable with her.”
“There’s no need for you to feel comfortable with her. “I’m sure Charlotte won’t be particularly comfortable with you either.”
“She’s a kid who doesn’t really care if other people are comfortable or not. Helmut and I are exactly alike in that one respect. And to Charlotte, do you think you and I are any different?”
Asuka frowned as if she had been hit in the solar plexus. She gave Asuka a lot, but if Charlotte accepted it… … .
“Don’t you think you accepted it? “Anyway, you didn’t show any signs of dislike.”
“If I were the only woman in the swordsmanship department, I would have gotten involved with various guys and rumors would have spread, so I might just have become dull. “You two have never even been on a date, have you?”
“I suddenly feel like hitting you?”
“Be patient. If you have a conscience, you should also think about why I am here.”
Asuka also had nothing to say at that sound.
“But have you thought about it? Charlotte is the Grand Duchess of Linosa. She is said to be a direct descendant of Grand Duke Li. “She can’t end up with a commoner who is nothing.”
Asuka visibly flinched.
“Charlotte is a noble, she distinguishes between commoners and nobles, and above all, she values her duties as the Grand Duchess of Linosa. But is she likely to get along with you, a commoner? “I don’t think there is one.”
How can this guy not know this obvious fact?
There is nothing strange about Asuka, who always acts according to her feelings without thinking about what is convenient for her.
Asuka, who was silent for a moment, soon opened her mouth.
“… … There is a saying that the blood in your body doesn’t go anywhere. After all, I am of royal blood, right? “Even compared to Grand Princess Rinosa, she’s not inferior.”
Asuka felt awkward saying such a thing. Even though she was horrified by that fact, when Charlotte gets caught, she brings it up as if it were her last resort. From that look, she showed promise.
Xian smiled mischievously.
“Is it okay for me to choose between royal family and non-royal family as I see fit? Even if you were of royal blood, how would you prove it? Are you saying you weren’t even officially introduced to the system? Do you think Grand Duke Rinosa will allow his daughter to be married to a member of the royal family who is not officially recognized? And Charlotte won’t be able to go against her father’s opposition.”
Asuka’s expression darkened in an instant. Xian clicked his tongue.
At least some facts were certain. Sian is more thoughtful than Asuka and understands Charlotte better.
And that Asuka is thoughtless.
Anyway, regardless of Charlotte’s wishes, the two were discussing Asuka and Charlotte’s future.
You don’t know what she’s thinking.
Once Helmut takes action, we don’t know what will happen to Rinosa.
