Succeeding as a Knight in a Gender-Reversal Game

47 – Summer Vacation, in the South (2)

“I will now declare the end of all classes at the Imperial Knight Academy. Have a nice vacation everyone, and see you next semester.”

After finishing all final exams, the real vacation began with the teacher’s words.

As the academy semester comes to an end, the voices of students heading their separate ways can be heard everywhere.

“I heard the civil unrest in the south is no joke. “It seems like a few Barons have already passed over.”

“They say there is even a master. Shouldn’t this now be viewed as a rebellion rather than a civil unrest? Master is not the name of someone’s dog… “

“The Marchen duchy said they would launch a large-scale subjugation this time, so we’ll have to wait and see.”

“The movements in other regions were also unusual. It’s like there’s going to be a war. As expected, His Majesty the Emperor is sick… “

“Shhh. Don’t say any more than that. “You could be in big trouble.”

As expected from the elites of each region, an analysis of the current situation is heard.

However, quite a few voices used me as their subject matter.

“A man is the chief…” Well, if you show that level of performance, it can’t be helped.”

“You showed an overwhelming performance in individual sparring, group sparring, and mock battles. “I honestly didn’t believe her when I heard that Princess Marchen was defeated, but now that I’ve seen it with her own eyes, I can’t believe it.”

“Isn’t it the best ever? “A knight of that level would definitely take a place in the knights’ order at the central imperial court.”

“Are you going to become a noble right away?” “Now then, I guess we should think of John as a nobleman, not a commoner.”

“You are a disciple of the Sword Saint to begin with. Since Sword Saint is the Count of the Empire and has no children, isn’t it natural for him to inherit? It’s a flower I can’t even reach anymore… We should have become friends before becoming famous… “

I did not hide my strength during the final exam. Of course, I didn’t use the Ego Sword, but it would be impossible for the semi-knights who had just completed their first semester of first year to stop me.

People who had previously talked about my appearance or commonerity, are now talking about my skills and future after taking the final exam.

Until now, I used to receive quite a bit of subtle s*xual flirtation, but after the last welcome party, when it became known that I was a student of the Sword Saint, a lot of those looks and interest disappeared. As expected, the good background remains to be seen. Now that there is no more troublesome work.

In the first place, there was no one other than Majella who crossed the line, so maybe there was no need to worry about it.

Well, most of the students gathered here were small local nobles, small foreign nobles, or wealthy commoners rather than high-ranking nobles. You won’t have time to do anything unnecessary.

It would have been more important for them to focus on training, as there were too many things at stake for their success to be dependent on just one man.

Because of this, I was also able to spend this semester training with ease.

This level of growth was something that even I, who has experience raising various characters, could not have imagined.

Carnia Chronicles was a game that was difficult to develop. In particular, the key was how much negative characteristics could be controlled and fostered.

If an event related to negative characteristics occurs, not only is growth impeded, but there are also many cases of degeneration, weakening to an irreversible level, or death.

If you think about such things…

“You really grew up well, us.”

“Huh? What does that mean all of a sudden?”

It’s okay if you don’t know what I’m talking about, Lena. Because it’s just a good thing.

While stroking the head of Lena, who had grown much better than expected, we moved together to the place we had promised with her twin sister.

* * *

“I bless you as you embark on the long journey to relieve the suffering of my people. This is the will of Fiora Burtion, the successor to the first emperor Lionella Burtion blessed by Goddess Bjorn… “

Before leaving for the south, numerous knights, soldiers, and even mercenaries gathered at the parade ground in the imperial palace.

All these people decided to volunteer for the war in the South.

From far away, Princess Angela saw me, gave me a quick eye contact, and then looked straight ahead at her again.

The first princess is giving a speech on behalf of the emperor, and the second princess, who appears to be suppressing a yawn with a somber expression, is joining her.

Because it is so large, it seems that even the royal family is participating in the subjugation battle.

Well, I think that if I can achieve a certain level of merit in this matter, I will be able to take over the Marhen duchy in the south.

‘It’s a futile effort.’

To those who are expecting something, the Duke of Marhen does not move.

It only moves based on its promise to the emperor.

‘Regardless of any conditions or consequences, only perform your duty to the emperor.’

This is one of the lines from the duke of the Marhen duchy, which can be encountered in an in-game event, where even madness can be felt.

I think Hannah once said that since it is a similar concept to the categorical imperative mentioned by the philosopher Kant, it is convenient to just think of it that way.

The Duke of Marchen became strong for that purpose. For them, strength is a means to carry out the emperor’s orders.

Except for invading the direct territory of the Duke of Marhen, they never move.

“……”

Like Eleanor, who is quietly listening to the speech near me.

“Now, on behalf of the current emperor, Fiora Burtion, I, Calla Burtion, order you to march. Let’s all do our best in our respective positions!”

“”””For the Empire!!””””

After the campaign speech was over, a nearby teacher came to me.

“As I said before, my going to the Marchen duchy is confidential, so I will keep it secret. “It seems like the situation on that side is unusual.”

It is natural. There’s a master over there. If I remember, it was strong enough to be defeated by the head of the Marhen duchy.

“I hope you understand that I couldn’t take you because it was a dangerous place. But this is also an experience that everyone has to go through at least once, so I hope you grow from it.”

“Don’t worry. “This disciple, I will never become a knight who tarnishes the Master’s name.”

As she answers her teacher with a stylish manner of speaking that has become accustomed to this world, her pride is conveyed even beyond her mask.

“Then I’ll just leave. “Good luck, my disciple.”

I patted my shoulder and saw off the departed Master, and then looked at Eleanor again.

“Okay, here. “One last piece of candy before I leave.”

“……”

Now, I am quite proud to see them naturally accepting and eating the candy that is handed to them.

I’ve gotten quite used to the feeling of being a partner or a rival training with you, so it seems like the feeling of wariness has disappeared.

“See you all safely, Eleanor. “I wish you luck.”

“…You too. Let’s meet again at the academy.”

A child who doesn’t even respond properly when spoken to by other people even tells me he’s worried.

I want to hug her right now and stroke her head like Lena, but that will only make her likeable even less. Eleanor is insensitive, not stupid.

After seeing Eleanor off properly, just before going to the place where we were supported by four knights including myself,

“Sir John. I’m sorry, but the 2nd princess is looking for you. “Can you give me a moment?”

An unexpected person found me.

* * *

“Hmmm… “

Why do you call someone and look at them like this?

Well, considering her temperament, it’s understandable. Because he is a very fickle person.

Sera Burtion. The second princess of the empire.

The only child of the current Emperor, and the core of imperial power with the Duke of Freibach as his biological family.

She is superior to the 1st Princess in terms of financial power, and she also has experience going to the battlefield.

And, she is like the core of the storm of competition for the throne of the empire.

A woman with short green hair and sharp eyes looks at my entire body. Mainly in an erotic sense.

“Okay, you know who I am, right?”

“2 I know you as the princess.”

“hahahaha!! That’s right, 2 princesses. He is the type of person that would be difficult for an ordinary person to meet. “I guess you know me well?”

She even clapped and laughed as if my way of speaking was funny.

It may seem light, but you cannot act lightly.

This person is greedy, not stupid.

“I know you have a bad relationship with your parents, so it must have been very difficult. Yes?”

“Thanks to the princess’s consideration, nothing like that happened. Even now, I would like to express my gratitude.”

I wanted to say that gratitude is a piece of cake, but I can’t say it in front of him.

He probably knows information that I am related to Aunt Lana.

“I heard that a sunflower has bloomed at the Imperial Knight Academy… It certainly is. “So, you want to become a knight?”

“Yes. “I want to become a great knight like the one who raised me.”

“Um… He’s a male knight… “

She glances at me again and gives me her offer.

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“When you graduate, join the Imperial Knights. And when applying, apply to the 2nd Knights of the Royal Guard. Then I will erase the bad relationship between you and your biological family. How is it?”

“You mean the Imperial Knights…? ?”

A scouting offer out of the blue? At this point?

Even though I was the top student at this academy, it is rare for me to already be scouted and make an internal decision.

… Did the Northern affair leak out? No, that won’t be possible…

“You look like you are completely out of the blue. “Are you dissatisfied?”

“Is that possible? It’s just that I’m still young and inexperienced, so I don’t know why I would like the princess.”

“Oh my, there are so many reasons. A face, a face, a face. Well, I’m also curious about the body inside that armor.”

I wanted to hit the back of the head with the second princess who was s*xually harassing me without hesitation, but I used her patience and held back.

You are married. It also has a concubine room.

“I’m kidding. I just wanted to scout. I wanted to meet the head of the academy in person. Rumors were spreading. “There is someone who achieved senior honors even though he was a man.”

“Thank you for overlooking my lacking abilities. But… “

“Ah~. It’s okay. If you’re just going to talk like a rut, you can just leave. But, I hope you remember my suggestion. “I mean it sincerely.”

2 These are the true feelings of the princess, Sera Burtion.

The sincerity of someone who thinks the world is entertainment is a bit precious.

… We may need to be a little more careful in the future. I don’t know where this guy got interested.

“I will engrave it deeply in my heart. Then, since I have permission, I will leave. “I wish the princess good luck.”

“Yes, I hope you are alive too. Ah, war will feel quite different from sparring at the academy. “I hope you’re holding up well, my cutie?”

I bow to the grinning princess 2 and head out of the barracks.

For some reason, I felt an inexplicable coolness coming from inside the barracks.