Academy’s Power Master

Graduation Ceremony (1)

Defeat.

It was a word that had to exist together like light and shadow as long as the word victory existed.

Lastina also experienced defeat several times, and Departe Kane did the same.

However.

“… … Did Heize win?”

“Nonsense!”

“Heize is awesome!!!”

That’s only 15 years old.

If the loss by an academy student who will soon turn 16 is a problem, then it must be a problem.

“haha… … Lord Lastina is defeated… … .”

“Come to think of it, isn’t that friend whom the 3rd Princess praised so dry and worn out?”

“Ah, I see that. You definitely have good eyes for the 3rd Princess. You are already recognizing such talented people.”

The commanders of the wizards and spirits of the Imperial Palace, who watched the battle, were astonished.

This is because Heize’s outstanding talent and the person who recommended Heize was the 3rd Princess Laila, who was far behind from the succession to the throne.

A young age in the succession to the throne, which entered the throne late, and a weak support base for other princesses.

A princess who was unattractive to everyone.

‘If you are a princess with a good eye for talent, maybe you can make the future empire even stronger.’

‘Yeah, the important thing for the emperor is the ability to manage and gather talented people, not power or anything. In that respect, the talent of the 3rd Princess Laila is clear.’

However, an emperor does not necessarily become a great emperor just because his power or ability is outstanding.

Those who recruit and manage talent well are the true emperor’s lumber.

In that sense, Layla had the talent to win the hearts of ministers.

He recognized a talented person named Heize and presented it to the emperor.

Excellent eyes and boldness to believe in your own eyes.

These were the abilities that were perfect for the position of the emperor.

While the two ministers revised their evaluation of Layla, Ren was astonished.

“… … Heize won?”

Heize overcame the existence that he couldn’t overcome.

Ren’s surprise was even greater as he was an opponent who normally accumulated wins and losses alternately.

Ren, who was silent with surprise, had to face Heize, who was exhausted.

* * *

“… … Nonsense.”

1 princess.

Patricia von Altair.

As an imperial family, with her golden blonde hair, she could not understand the current situation.

It was because the original plan of sitting on the balcony overlooking the dungeon and watching the 15-year-old kid Layla picked smashed by Lastina was thwarted.

No, the important thing wasn’t that he was embarrassed, it was that Heize beat Lastina.

“… … Did you see it?”

Of course, the first thought that came to my mind was that I did not treat Lastina properly, but-

“It can’t be.”

As much as she knew about Lastina, Patricia was certain she couldn’t have been part of it.

Of course, Lastina conceded the first shot, but as an elder and a superior, it was natural in a way, so it was not an issue at all.

In addition, Heize’s first attack was so fast that even Patricia, who was watching from afar, could not catch him.

“I should have caught it. No, it must have been too late in the first place.”

Hayes.

A talented person who shouted in front of the emperor that Laila was superior.

At that time, Patricia thought, “Should I have caught it even if I went there?”

After all, it must have been after Layla had been subsumed by that time.

Layla was not the only enemy of Patricia to miss the departed ship.

“… … I need to contact you. This time, make sure you take care of him.”

Ardian Academy’s upcoming graduation ceremony.

It’s not a job for Patricia to just wind up on the selection of the most important targets in the plan to be implemented for that time.

With that thought in mind, Patricia looked down at the dinning hall, and the second princess, Hera von Altair, who was watching the dungeon from another place at the same time, had similar thoughts.

Heize, who had been wary of two princesses who might divide the empire, was flirting while being held in the arms of the three women.

* * *

“… … That’s interesting. Is it really true that you lost?”

“Yes, I lost. your majesty. I’m sorry.”

“Until I apologize. Yeah, that kid was that strong. enough to lose you?”

gorgeous battle.

Only the two of them remained inside, talking.

Emperor Emeres and Lastina of the Strong Sword.

At the end of the conversation between the two representatives of the Empire, Emeres asked Lastina.

Hayes.

It was a question about him, and Rastina did not avoid the answer.

“If we fight with all our might and are prepared to kill each other… … You can win. However-“

“In the first place, if you fight with all your might, there will be a few people in the world that you cannot kill, and the important thing is that the opponent is a freshman at the academy who hasn’t even had his coming-of-age ceremony yet.”

“… … Yes that’s right.”

You can win, but what’s the difference if you do that in the first place?

It was no different than the defeat of Lastina from the moment she did her best.

Looking at Lastina with her head bowed, Emeres smiled brightly.

“Isn’t that still good?”

“Yes?”

“The next one. Perhaps, until the next generation, the empire will grow under that child.”

“… … That’s right.”

“And Lastina.”

“Yes?”

When Lastina thinks that she has a lot to ask questions about today.

“You should also think about getting married soon.”

“… … Yes, it is.”

Lastina’s face hardened at the words of Emperor Emeres, who was talking about marriage.

They had known each other for a long time and had been close friends since they had been together throughout her tenure under Emperor Emeres.

Of course, as the emperor of the empire, there was a problem even if the relationship became easier, so we kept a certain distance.

And while Lastina saw Emeres discussing marriage, she went back to her hometown on the holiday and felt the feelings of an old virgin and an old bachelor who was urged to marry.

“I liked that friend.”

“That friend?”

“Yes, the friend who came with Heize. He might be my companion.”

“… … Is it because of that promise to marry someone who can beat you?”

As he was close to Lastina, Emerez knew her promise well, so he asked with a frown on his face.

“yes.”

Rastina answered confidently.

Seeing this, Emeres tapped her shoulder with a hardened face.

“The Empire does not allow marriage between adults and minors. But if you… … I will close my eyes just once.”

“… … We will do it after the coming-of-age ceremony.”

“Aha.”

Seeing Emerez, who was showing a very serious expression, shrugged like he didn’t know, Lastina clenched her teeth, but didn’t say anything.

Is Emeres the emperor?

No, it’s not, it’s just that Emeres, unlike himself, has been married three times.

Did you like that marriage? … It may not be good, but what did you do anyway?

So Lastina had to suffer from Emeres for quite some time, and it ended with Hayes coming to see Emeres.

* * *

“Long time no see.”

“Iknow, right. at that time… … .”

“Exchange.”

“Ah, that was then.”

The emperor, who faced each other alone, boasted of his youthful beauty as always.

Seeing her with a strange smile on her face… … I thought the world was unfair, but that’s not the point.

“Tell me the reason you asked for private treatment. Talk about the past.”

“Yep.”

When asked to calmly bring out the main point, I stated the purpose of coming here without any hesitation.

“If there is a problem with the Three Dukes of the Empire… … What will happen?”

“Well? What do you mean?”

At the question of Emperor Emeres, who asked the question with a shaky expression on his face, I added an explanation with a smile.

“So. If Gaju and the eldest son who succeeded him all disappear or something like that… … Can the only daughter get a seat in the head office?”

“… … Are you talking about the Andreas?”

“I didn’t mean to point it out.”

The Emperor Emeres, who met my casual gaze, was impressed! He frowned and fell in thought.

To think about whether there has ever been such a thing in the Empire.

The thought didn’t last long.

“It is possible. Unless the family commits a crime equivalent to treason. Well, if I did something rebellious… … It is only natural that the family to be succeeded will disappear.”

If it’s not for treason, that’s fine.

But the answer was not the answer I wanted to hear.

“What if I was guilty of treason?”

“… … I love it a lot, and my daughter says she loves it, but it would be better not to cross the line too much.”

“… … yep.”

rebellious mother.

As soon as I put it in my mouth, the chilled eyes of Emperor Emeres touched me, and I got goosebumps at the same time, but I pretended to be calm and nodded my head.

Then Emeres replied with a smirk.

“I will have to look at the case… … If anyone has not taken part in the rebellion… … You should try to keep the family alive as much as possible. If it was a family of three Gong, it would cause great damage to the Empire.”

“It’s good.”

The answer I wanted to hear came just right.

Satisfied with that, I smiled and got up from my seat.

“Is that the end?”

“This is the end.”

“You’re shivering.”

Facing Emeres, who muttered with his chin clenched as if it was leaking steam, I told him a little bit about the future.

“It will be as I said.”

“… … What, are you planning on committing a rebellion?”

“no. To stop the conspiracy and hand over the family that committed the conspiracy to those who did not participate in the conspiracy.”

“… … Ho, are you sure?”

Feeling interest in the face I had been looking at as if bored, I smiled softly and nodded my head.

“Yes.”

“… … That’s good, I like the melee.”

“Yes, I’ll see you later then.”

He received praise from the emperor.

If it was a game, well, the favorability has risen! The same message came to mind, but in reality, there was no such thing.

That was the time when I finished the main topic and was about to leave the emperor’s audience.

“Lastina seems to be interested in a kid named Ren.”

“… … I kind of felt it too. But why all of a sudden… … ?”

Emperor Emerez tells the story of Ren and Lastina.

As I tilted my head at that sight, Emeres looked at me and smiled.

“just… … I just wanted to tell you that Lastina and I aren’t that much of an age gap, and that you and Ren aren’t that much of an age gap either.”

“… … Yes, thank you for your kind words.”

“The fourth seat is always open. and… … I like younger ones too.”

“… … .”

After hearing the last words, I couldn’t hold back my laughter any longer, so I had to run away from the audience without looking back.

After that, when I heard a creepy laughter sound of ‘whoo-hoo-hoo’, my steps got even faster.

After meeting with the emperor, time passed quickly and preparations for the graduation ceremony for the current 4th graders began.