Chapter 283: Completion (4)

Chapter 283: Completion (4)

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"Ah, geez..."

Yuni, as always, let out a sigh while walking through the academy garden.

"How long has it been since school ended and yet again..."

Yuni was preparing for the Homecoming Day.

She set up various facilities and placed them in the necessary positions, checked the list of events to be held, and measured the appropriate budget for them. In addition to this, she also spent time inspecting the spaces to be used.

"At least it's smaller than other years, so I guess you should be thankful for that."

Kuhn, who was next to Yuni, scolded her for her grumbling.

At Kuhn's words, Yuni snorted.

"Thankful, my ass. That's the problem."

The reason this year's Homecoming Day was scaled down was because of the rebels' movements.

It was difficult for alumni to return to the academy, and with the professors busy preparing, the event size was significantly reduced. Originally, the event could have been canceled, but it was proceeding as usual.

"Why not just cancel it? It was canceled last year, after all."

"Last year, the rebels directly invaded, that's why."

"They could come this year too."

"That's true but..."

Kuhn couldn't argue against Yuni's words. Looking at the rebels' actions so far, they always had an obsession with the academy.

Their forces were stationed near the academy, so there was a sense of unease.

"Should we just say not to do it?"

"......Hmm."

Yuni clearly didn't want to work, but suggesting to stop didn't seem like a bad idea.

Preparing for such an event might be less important than preparing for the rebels.

But then, what was the point of stopping now?

There were only four days left until Homecoming Day.

The preparations were practically completed. Canceling the event at this point wouldn't do anything.

"Let's go talk to Vice-Principal Cromwell, at least..."

"Talk?"

At that moment, a voice came from behind them.

"......Vice-Principal?"

Behind Yuni and Kuhn, Cromwell was standing tall.

Cromwell approached them with a smile.

"Is there any problem with the event? Talk?"

"No, it's not that... But, what brings you here, Vice-Principal?"

"Can't a Vice-Principal walk around the academy?"

"That's not it but..."

"Heh, don't worry. I didn't mean anything by it. I was just checking to see if the preparations for the event were going well. Don't worry."

"Ah..."

Kuhn, hearing Cromwell's words, looked around cautiously.

He wanted to bring up the event, but standing in front of Cromwell, he couldn't decide what to say.

'Proposing to just cancel the event outright might look problematic...'

While Kuhn was thinking that,

"Vice-Principal. What about canceling the event?"

Yuni blurted out abruptly.

Kuhn, flustered, waved his hands.

"No, if you say it like that..."

Cromwell brushed off Kuhn's reaction and looked at Yuni.

"What's the matter?"

"With the possibility of war, doesn't it seem odd for us to be giggling among ourselves? Practically no one will come anyway. Wouldn't it be better to use these resources elsewhere?"

"......Yuni?"

Kuhn was taken aback by Yuni's logically structured argument.

"I came here to do my job."

"Your job?"

"There's a place I need to protect."

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Raei Translations

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"Deputy Commander."

As Astina walked along the sacred wall, she turned her head.

Behind her was a soldier.

"What's the matter?"

"It seems they're beginning to move."

"Which direction?"

"Towards the academy."

As expected, the rebels were moving towards the academy.

"Pass the message to Commander Ian, and we'll move out."

"Understood."

After speaking to the soldier, Astina headed towards the barracks.

The soldiers outside the barracks were all looking in Astina's direction.

'The beginning, then.'

Astina scanned the soldiers looking at her.

"Listen up, everyone. The rebels have moved. They're heading towards the Liberion Academy, and we're going to protect it."

"Understood!!!"

The soldiers responded with a resounding voice.

These were soldiers who had been with her for about half a year, dear to her heart.

Astina bit her lip briefly before speaking again.

"......What we're engaging in is war. The person next to you might die, and you might die too. But, it's not a meaningless death. Because you fight, the citizens of the Empire, our families, will survive. So, on their behalf, I say thank you."

Some soldiers were visibly moved by Astina's words, but most burst into laughter.

"Deputy Commander! Saying it like that makes it sound like we're already dead!"

"Deputy Commander is so meticulous yet clumsy. Why say something like that now?"

The soldiers chuckled and teased Astina.

Astina smiled at them.

In a situation where they could be tense and afraid, they were laughing.

"Alright, sorry. Then tell this inexperienced Deputy Commander what needs to be done."

"Aren't there simple words you can use? Easy words."

"Easy words?"

"Really, you're so dense."

The soldiers suggested a few words to Astina.

With a burst of laughter, Astina cleared her throat again.

"Fine. Here goes."

Astina raised her fist to the sky and shouted.

"Let's kill all those bastards! We're going home!!!!"

It was a straightforward statement.

It wasn't the kind of phrase you'd expect from the usually stern Astina.

The soldiers laughed, seeing Astina utter such refreshing words.

"Deputy Commander."

Then, a soldier approached Astina and handed her a helmet.

"Alright, let's go."

Astina mounted her horse, leading the barracks' soldiers towards the academy.

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