I Became the Golden Sun That Steals the Academy’s Aircraft

051. Competition

“Anna.”

“Yes, lady. Please speak.”

“That person. Isn’t he the first brother?”

“Miss. This is already the 100th time you’ve asked. It’s clearly Master Gilbert.”

Dorothy asked Anna the 100th question at her dorm after returning from watching the round of 32 games. Normally, she wouldn’t have done something so foolish, but this time it was different.

That’s how shocking her brother’s first game of the round of 32 was.

She had never once thought that she had great abilities, but her first brother’s skill in manipulating a giant god soldier was so great that it took her soul away. It was no exaggeration to say that the movements of the Giant God Soldiers, which moved fluidly as if they were moving their own bodies, or the swordsmanship performed using the Giant God Soldiers, were a state of art.

Gilbert’s opponent also had a high level of manipulation skills, but he was no match for him. Rather, it was merely an object of comparison that showed the level of level Gilbert had reached.

Dorothy drank the black tea Anna served her and let out a long sigh. She had been thinking about how he could be knighted or whether he was worthy of knighthood, but this was not a skill she could value.

I can say without a doubt that he had the skills to be worthy of a knighthood.

“Anna. Did I think wrong? It was arrogant of me to judge my older brother’s skills. Your skills are not at a level I can judge.”

“Lady…”

“I don’t know what happened. He was someone who had never once mounted a giant god soldier when he was in the territory. How was he able to control it like that? No, no, I shouldn’t belittle my brother’s skills. “I aim to be a knight, not anyone else…”

Putting aside all thoughts about Gilbert I had seen so far, looking at his skill in piloting the Giant God Soldier, he was a man worthy of the title of knight. He defended his cadets and the honor of the academy with his outstanding manipulative skills without backing down even an inch against the terrorists who invaded the academy.

Seeing someone like her and being suspicious was something she could never do. He was too talented to fall for his previous actions.

Undoubtedly, the previous Gilbert was an idiot with dirty scandals and no abilities, but the person I saw today was absolutely not that kind of person.

An unrivaled genius in controlling giant soldiers.

Dorothy couldn’t help but think that way about her eldest brother.

“Phew. I don’t know what is real. I thought I only believed what I saw with my eyes, but I guess that wasn’t the case. The results are being thrust right in front of me like that, but I can’t accept it.”

“Anyone would do that, lady.”

Anna felt sorry for Dorothy as she watched her drink tea with a confused expression. Her owner was always bold and active. The intelligent woman who didn’t blindly believe the rumors and always checked them with her own eyes couldn’t believe what she saw with her own eyes for the first time today.

It wasn’t that she didn’t understand her mind. Anna, who had served the Hart family for a long time, was equally fascinated by the manipulative skills shown by the Hart family’s eldest son.

Anna, who had looked after Dorothy since her childhood and watched her Gilbert closely, remembered that Gilbert was like a tyrant. He was a selfish person who always had to do as he pleased.

It was the eldest son of the Count Hart family who was overconfident in her abilities, full of bravado, and only revealed her feminine side.

But then he changed.

Elegance began to appear in his actions, and his words began to carry weight. Not only that, but she was also awarded the title of knight, which was her highest honor, and her skill in controlling the Giant Demon Soldiers was, in her opinion, far beyond that of even her newbies.

If that happened in just a few months, who could believe it?

Anna shook her head.

“Good. I finally understand.”

“Lady?”

“My brother has changed. If you don’t assume this, everything won’t make sense.”

“You’ve changed…?”

“Yes. Actually, I thought it was a heinous act for my eldest brother to show such a side. I am still doubtful about this part, but… Let’s skip this. Anyway, if it is true that my brother has really changed, he would not use such manipulation techniques. “I think it could unfold.”

“Master… Did you have such a talent?”

“What are you talking about, Anna? My eldest brother was originally a terrible person with no ability at all. Have you already forgotten?”

Dorothy’s eyebrows gathered in the center as she lifted her teacup, as if she had heard something strange.

Anna just smiled silently at Dorothy’s appearance. It was just something she said, but she already realized why Dorothy said that.

“You think it’s strange, Master.”

“Actually, I thought he wasn’t really my first brother.”

Dorothy nodded, savoring the fragrant black tea. He could say this because he was Dorothy who had seen Gilbert as much as he had lived his life. What I said earlier about being convinced was in that sense.

Otherwise, there was no way to explain the performance shown in the competitive game.

The meaning of change that Dorothy mentioned was literally used to mean that he was someone other than the original Gilbert.

“I’m thinking that he might be a doppelganger or a homunculus. I’m guessing that the point of view is on the way to Demeia Academy. Of course, since I’m only concerned, I’ll have to find out gradually.”

“That’s the conclusion you came to.”

“I think it’s a reasonable and rational decision? Anna seems to have a different opinion.”

“What does my opinion matter? What you think is important.”

“You’re doing it again. I told you not to say that. I have no intention of becoming a tyrant who ignores the words of those under him. I’ve seen that happen many times.”

Dorothy put down her finished teacup. He couldn’t be like Gilbert, whom he hated so much. It was a promise she had made since childhood.

“Anyway, I don’t think I have any intention of telling you what I think. Well, that’s fine. This is a matter for me to find out. I’ll have to find out by the time the competition ends.”

“Cheer up, lady.”

“Don’t just cheer, help.”

“I don’t think it will work this time.”

Dorothy thought there was something about Anna’s bright smile. She wondered if she had guessed wrong?

But then, if you say that Gilbert had such incredible talent, do you really believe that?

Unfortunately, Dorothy was not the type to believe such things. Uncertain things can be resolved only when you see them with your own eyes.

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Dorothy’s eyes were bright with enthusiasm.

***

The competitive match proceeded without any major upsets.

Led by Gilbert, who is considered a candidate for the championship, Ian, Lily, Angelina, and Hans all easily reached the round of 16. The audience cheered as they watched the brackets slip away from each other as if they had been planned. This was because she had the pleasure of watching the cadets she was rooting for play more games.

But the next round of 16 match was different. Ian, who competed first, was not among the other four, but he was the first to advance to the quarterfinals against a fairly capable cadet.

The next match was interestingly between Angelina and Hans, and the battle between them was so intense that it was reminiscent of the finals. Although Hans had a slight advantage in handling giant soldiers, Angelina had an overwhelming advantage in reading the battle.

It was excellent to read Hans’ actions and tighten his grip, as if he knew where he was going to move. Although it may look a bit plain compared to Lee An’s relatively spectacular skills, the audience felt as if they were suffocating.

For the audience, however, Hans, who was directly dealing with them, was literally dying. He was dizzy when a fire bolt tied his feet.

But in the end, Hans’ skill in controlling the Giant God Soldier allowed him to advance to the quarterfinals.

Hans dug into the tiny gap between the magic weapons and roasted Angelina’s giant soldier who was engaged in close combat. It was only a momentary gap, but he grabbed the opportunity with his masterful manipulative skills by getting involved with Gilbert.

Angelina competed with all her skills, and although the result resulted in defeat, she accepted the result neatly. The audience gave generous applause to the famous match created by the two.

After the two’s match, other round of 16 matches also took place one after another. Although there was no game that had as much impact as the two, their skills were outstanding enough to advance to the finals of the Demeia Academy competition.

The audience cheered as they enjoyed this once-in-a-lifetime spectacle, and the same was true for the cadets attending Demeia Academy. Everyone, regardless of gender or age, enjoyed the competitive round of 16.

But there was a different game that the audience was waiting for.

– Gilbert! Gilbert!

Gilbert’s match as the winner.

That was the game.

Gilbert was quietly listening to the stadium cheering for him. His reaction was quite different from when he first opened his eyes here.

Of course, even so, Gilbert’s actions in the past did not disappear anywhere. He gained only limited popularity due to the special nature of competitions, such as the festival of the Demeia Academy.

And gaining popularity in this way did not immediately reverse Gilbert’s accumulated reputation. Fortunately, with the fame gained by eliminating the Resistance, people gradually began to see things differently, but I could not hide the feeling that there was still a long way to go.

Certainly, it was impossible to turn around a relationship that had already become sour. Because the human mind was originally like that.

Gilbert took a deep breath after hearing the sergeant’s words of preparation, and got on the giant soldier. For a moment, I wondered if I should call this a bitter affair.

If you really think about it, it’s true.

Gilbert sighed again.

Soon, a broadcast announcing preparations for the game followed.

[Cadets Gilbert and Lily, please enter the stadium as soon as you are ready.]

The last and highlight of the round of 16 match.

It was the moment when the curtain rose on the match between Gilbert and Lily.