Episode 206. The Beginning of the Festival (3)
The match screen suddenly stops being transmitted.
The resulting discontent among citizens and suspicion among high-ranking officials.
Finally, the head of the Vladimir school, who was deeply dissatisfied with Alighieri, began to engage in politics.
One by one, they’re jumping on board.
`If there were casualties in such a place.`
Gerard had spoken to Radon Crowler before taking his seat in the stands.
At first I was skeptical when I heard him say this, but the more I thought about it, the more I couldn’t help but believe it.
Because now we know for sure that the royal family is suspicious thanks to the behavior of that Prince Charis.
`Things are too complicated.`
First of all, it was suspicious that the emperor, who was called a saint, neglected his child in such a way.
And seeing the hostility shown by Alighieri to Prince Charis, one wondered if the Emperor might be feeling the same way.
It is true that the principal was responsible for the screen turning off, but there is no evidence that he did so intentionally.
However, I also do not understand the behavior of the school leader who is pushing forward unilaterally.
‘What if that claim isn’t true?’
All I can do is be humiliated in this heavenly place.
Even if you are in the presence of the emperor, you may live your whole life in shame, unable to even raise your head.
I’m sure you know this, so why are you making useless instigations?
`What on earth makes you do that?`
It seems that the school president is not the only one who wants to punish Alighieri.
A little while ago, Hwangtapju also raised an objection to Principal’s remarks.
Gerard, who had not paid any attention at the time, could sense the hostility towards the principal that he felt from Hwangtapju.
`If such a person were to die here, the agitation of the school leader would become more intense.`
In particular, Hwangtapju is in charge of exchanges between different races.
Considering that the Hwangtapju are popular among the different races, they will rush to attack Alighieri at any moment.
It was fortunate that Gerard himself protected the Hwangtapju here.
“Are you okay?”
“Well, that’s true.”
As Gerard blocked the shadow’s fist with his sword, Hwangtapju looked puzzled.
It was not unreasonable for people with considerable ability to not be able to respond appropriately.
Because the guy who had become one with the shadow didn’t even feel like he had any magic or presence.
The ability to pour everything into a surprise attack.
But the price was dire.
“It’s gone.”
“No. The body has disappeared.”
Just by attempting that brilliant surprise attack, the shadow disappeared on its own.
Even if I wanted to ask who ordered it, I couldn’t do it on my own.
“No, how…”
Everyone had a look on their face as if they were shocked at the protection of Hwangtapju.
But only Hwangtapju was still confused.
It looked like the face of a person whose well-drawn drawing was suddenly ruined by ink spilling on it.
“Your Majesty the Emperor, I am sorry, but I think we will have to suspend the competition.”
“What are you talking about? Are you saying that we should pour water on the situation that the people have already been expecting?”
When Gerard spoke, the Emperor rebuked him.
Principal Caden intervened in the embarrassing situation.
“I also think that Sir Gerard’s opinion should be followed.”
“What are you talking about all of a sudden? If this competition is canceled, won’t you be the one who suffers all the losses?”
It was not a bad restriction for the emperor, who secretly wished for the destruction of Alighieri.
However, I was curious about Caden’s thoughts on making such a hasty decision.
“We have had similar incidents in our Alighieri before. I’m sure you all are familiar with them.”
The Gumiho incident, the Mosria incident, and the rebellion of Knight Commander Jason.
Alighieri has been going through all sorts of difficulties recently.
Now that he was familiar with the flow of events, Kayden was trying to take action to prevent it in advance.
“It was certainly a lot of talking and a lot of trouble, but that doesn’t mean…”
“Yes, all the blame will fall on us. But this incident does not sit well with me. And the fact that they attempted to assassinate him in the presence of His Majesty the Emperor.”
Besides, this wasn’t a bachelor’s degree problem like the previous incident.
It was a unit of the entire empire, with a huge number of citizens gathered together.
How much force would it take to ruin such a massive event?
At least the worst case scenario will occur where even citizens will be involved.
“Are you saying you would rather choose the lesser evil than the worst?”
“Yes. It is a motto passed down from our Dantia, who always valued life.”
“…!”
Dantia. The moment he heard those words, the emperor’s eyebrows twitched.
Just thinking about her made his stomach turn, because 300 years ago, she was the one who always blocked his path.
This is the same with the Magic Festival. It is a festival held by people to commemorate Dantia’s death anniversary.
Many in the Empire remember Dantia.
But it’s strange. Why doesn’t anyone remember me?
How can there be such an obvious difference even after death?
Woodduck-
The emperor, feeling inferior, ground his teeth.
We must destroy this Alighieri by any means necessary.
It must be done by today, the anniversary of Dantia’s death.
‘Just like that time, thoroughly! I will destroy the trust of the people of that empire!’
The emperor was so determined.
However, the first plan, Hwangtapju’s suicide, went awry. In this situation, there is no choice but to move on to Plan B, which was prepared in advance.
‘I didn’t want to use that plan as much as possible.’
It is a plan with such great risk that not only the allies but even the Emperor himself will be put at risk.
So, no one knows the plan except for Doomsday’s 4th Tower Tower.
At this point, it is impossible to proceed with Plan A while Hwangtapju is still alive.
“But what the hell was that shadow just now! Principal Caden! Was it you who did it?”
“What are you talking about now?”
“Don’t ignore me! The screen is blacked out, and there are more than a few suspicious things.”
The leader of the Terrace School, who continues to instigate until the end to create a favorable situation.
“I heard that the loyal Commander Jason also died in Alighieri? Is it our turn this time?”
Jason Barkel. He was known for being a good person outwardly, regardless of his true feelings.
When the news spread that he had used the saint to plot a rebellion, many people did not readily believe it.
The same thing happened when Envyel caused the Gumiho incident and went missing.
“This is Alighieri’s way of trying to cut off people like us!”
The Terrace Schoolmaster moved his mouth so that his face turned red as he made a plausible argument.
He worked hard and sweated, but no one looked favorably on him.
“What are you talking about, Master Hakpa? No matter what, isn’t that unreasonable?”
“You have to make sense.”
Gerard and Tailley Baektopju glared at him and nagged him.
Terrace trembled because the gazes of other people were also not good.
“That doesn’t make sense…! This is clearly…”
I tried to make a last-ditch effort with my trembling mouth.
At that moment, a cold voice was heard.
“Terrace Schoolmaster.”
“yes…?”
“Please shut up and sit down.”
The sweet yet commanding voice of Saint Nevia rang out.
She, who can influence others’ minds through her voice, said while looking intently at the terrace.
“Didn’t you hear what I said? I told you to shut up and sit down.”
“But still…”
Because it was a terrace that still had some corner of belief, I tried to struggle until the end.
But that method didn’t work on Nevia, who read his true intentions.
“The saint is right. Please be quiet, Terrace Schoolmaster.”
“yes?”
Princess Meloin, sitting next to the saint, opened her mouth.
Her remark caused not only the terrace but even the emperor to gasp in shock.
“Oh, Your Highness. Why…”
“Please try to understand the atmosphere.”
“….”
The terrace was crushed by the great momentum of the saint and princess.
He had no choice but to sit back down with a blank expression on his face.
[Your Majesty! It seems that things have gone wrong.]
Terrace, who noticed something strange, immediately telepathically contacted the Emperor.
At first, he arranges for the assassination of Hwangtapju by creating an atmosphere unfavorable to Caden.
In addition, the princess completely ruins Alighieri by fanning the flames of discord.
Then, a natural justification for a foreign race to invade arises.
[Princess Meloin, you don’t know about our plan?]
[That can’t be! I clearly trained him!]
The emperor becomes very angry when he sees Meloin not moving as planned.
Bam!-
Just then, a soldier opened the door and came in.
“We’re in trouble! The water tribe troops surrounding the village are suddenly advancing!”
“what!?”
The emperor was again taken aback by the news.
There hasn’t been any signal yet to give us the green light to advance.
It was obvious that we had maintained a good relationship through Charis, but it was shocking that they were acting so selfishly.
“Why on earth!”
“That, that…”
The soldier spoke only to the Emperor’s ear so that no one else could hear.
“Prince Charis asked us to wait a little longer, but they disobeyed him, saying they were tired of waiting.”
“What!”
“The prince tried to stop them, but was caught by them.”
Just hearing that fact made me angry. It was a clear breach of contract.
And the soldier’s words did not end there.
“And one thing I overheard is true. They said that they put a strange spell on Princess Meloin, telling her not to interfere with their play.”
“Really?”
“Haven’t you actually been touring their garrison recently, Your Highness?”
If he had been brainwashed to death at that time, then his sudden behavior just now would have been understandable.
It’s like paying back the money I gave you in support.
Although he believed that they had a grudge against Dantia, they were a more maddened race than the Emperor had thought.
`Those fucking bastards!`
Now that the Suin have advanced, it is obvious that other external forces will advance without permission.
The atmosphere that could discredit Alighieri has not yet been spread to the public.
‘Since it’s come to this, it’s Plan B. I’ll get rid of all those guys, including Alighieri!’
Including the Suin tribe, the troops hired from outside possessed power that could be classified as the nation’s top-tier military force, if considered individually.
But the ones dealing with them are the troops led by the high-ranking officials right here.
“Your Majesty the Emperor. Is that true?”
“Yes. Lead the troops and restrain those guys right now!”
“yes!”
After listening to the explanation of the situation, they immediately went out to lead the troops.
Up to this point, this was the part shared with Plan A.
In fact, those external forces were hired to drag the powerful people who were there out.
While they are out, they are destroying Alighieri from the inside out.
That was plan A.
“We will follow you shortly.”
“Please wait a moment.”
Nebia and Angela, the two saints spoke as if they understood the situation.
Reassured by these words, the Emperor followed them, and was about to leave for Gerard last.
“Just a moment, Sir Gerard.”
“Why are you suddenly doing that?”
Gerard stopped walking when Nebia called him urgently.
Finally, she looked at the soldier and said with a grin.
“I know everything just by hearing that voice. Senior Radon.”
As he said that, the soldier’s appearance changed into that of a cadet wearing a school uniform.
“As expected, the saint’s ears cannot be fooled.”
Radon Crowler smiled and took off his disguise.
Then Gerard looked surprised.
“Here you go!”
“I disguised myself to deceive the emperor.”
“Then the Suin tribe is invading…”
“That’s true.”
It’s no different from the main story in that they go to block the invading forces from outside.
However, the assassination of Hwangtapju failed, and the incitement also failed.
Moreover, there is no final boss in Part 5 that can prove that Alighieri is ‘evil’.
‘Mary has already learned to control the Demon King’s power.’
The abrupt actions of the Suin tribe are not that strange.
Those guys, separate from the Emperor’s plans, had been celebrating this day from the beginning.
`But the enemy within still remains.`
In the original, Aisha was in that role, but now some unexpected people are taking over.
They were also very closely related to the main characters.
“Angela. Listen to me for a second.”
Angela’s expression hardened seriously as I whispered the explanation into her ear.
“Is that true?”
“….”
There was no need to answer.
When Angela learned the meaning, she spread her nine tails and ran outside like a wild beast.
“This has prevented me from being incited. Thank you very much for your cooperation, Your Highness.”
“Thank you. Even if it hadn’t been your suggestion, I would have tried to stop it myself.”
After receiving the thanks, Gerardo tried to step out to command the troops.
Then suddenly he stopped and asked Radon.
“But, how are we going to deal with the enemies inside?”
“Please leave that to us.”
Saint Nevia also nodded at my answer.
Gerard asked, looking at the invisible screen.
“Could it be that the tactical drills have suddenly disappeared, and that they were done by enemies who infiltrated from within?”
Unfortunately, his own daughter is attending the banquet.
If it’s a strong guy, you might have to run over there and help him right away.
but…
“You don’t have to worry.”
I couldn’t send Gerard to that scene. If he had intervened, he might have only ‘been a nuisance’.
No matter how great a warrior he is, he is a man who can never kill the woman he once loved.
“Above all, Your Majesty, you must not forget this point.”
Radon said, showing his wrist.
There was a thick blue-tinged fishing line tied around it like a bracelet.
“Because Jenny is strong.”
The lie I told while disguising myself as a soldier a little while ago reduced the erosion rate by -60.
But in what you just said, it didn’t even go down by -1.
It wasn’t a lie.
Surviving as an Academy Fraudster
