Chapter 230

To you who survived (5)

“Ziggs, what’s on your face?”

“yes? no... Just, I have something to think about... .”

By the time Ziggs arrived at the student library to pick up Elka, the closing ceremony had already begun in the main square.

As all the splendid stages were gathered, it was an event that all students were looking forward to. Jigs must have wanted to see the stage in the central square, but Elka was sorry but thankful that he had to come to pick him up.

Asthma, a chronic disease of Elka, is getting worse day by day. The cough was so intense that it eventually led to bleeding when sneezing.

In order to be considerate of Elka, who did not want to stop studying, Ziggs moved to the dormitory and took care of Elka.

From Ziggs’ point of view, it was just natural.

If it had not been for meeting Elka and being picked up by the Islan family while walking in the grasslands in the first place, it would not have been possible to attend Sylvania Academy like this, and Ziggs’ talent would not have blossomed.

For Zigs like that, Elka is like a benefactor, so she didn’t even think that taking care of her weakened would be particularly difficult.

If it wasn’t for Elka in the first place, there was a high possibility that I wouldn’t have attended this academy.

“It’s a thought that comes to mind these days, but I think I’m living a pretty peaceful life.”

“I don’t think that’s what the kid who spent his childhood in chasing with giant wolves in the grasslands would say... Besides, even when I was living in the Islan family, every day was a series of accidents... ”

“Listen well... Elka... . That’s... It’s not even an accident... ”

“... What the hell happened to you while working for the student council, Ziggs?”

“Well... . A lot has happened... ”

“... You must be very busy just taking care of me, but isn’t it hard to do the student council work?”

“No, it’s not that hard. It has its own pleasure.”

It has a positive effect on the performance of grades, and if you are a member of the Sylvania Student Council, even if you go out of the academy after graduation, it’s a pretty good history.

Since you can’t live with the Islan family forever, it’s a pretty good condition for Ziggs, who is thinking of standing alone.

“and... Surprisingly, there are many good things about being close to power.”

Ziggs escorted Elka, and together they walked downhill along the bottom of the student library.

“Good point... ? Ziggs, have you tasted the taste of power?”

“No, it seems that power is more of a troublesome time... Being close to power allows you to see many rare scenes up close... ”

“What else is that... ”

“Nope... Still, school life is quite enjoyable these days. If I hadn’t met you, I wouldn’t have had this experience.”

“Well... I’m just an opportunity, and what you’ve accomplished while in Sylvania is your ability. You don’t have to pass the ball too much. And, you are helping me who is not feeling well.”

It was difficult to count how many times it was painful to explain that it was natural, so Ziggs just smiled instead.

“Recently, you said that you have been assisting President Tanya? What do you think?”

“Well... What kind of person do you think you are, Elka?”

“Well, the rumors say that he is a great person... What if there was no such person among the past presidents? How about as a close assistant? Are you worthy of respect?”

“Hmm... ”

Compared to my childhood, when I was chased by wolves in the grasslands, it doesn’t seem like much has improved because I’m living in the position of a chaser and hunting for Tanya. I’m glad there’s no life crisis though.

Going to catch Tanya or nursing Elka? A busy day... But even in the midst of it, there are times when I get a strange feeling.

― ‘Gee, if your real brother gets engaged to Princess Sellaha... So, the moment I ascended to the real power of the imperial family, all my retirement plans were blown away... !’

Ziggs was assisting Tanya on the way out of the royal residence and moving towards the central stage.

Seeing Tanya sighing as she scratched her head, she was acting as if she was going to die because she really didn’t want to work.

― ‘My plans for retirement for a quiet country life almost ended in vain... I’m glad my brother refused... !’

― ‘Normally, you’d be puzzled as to why you turned down such a good opportunity.’

― ‘I don’t need power. What’s the use of authority? ! I want to rest... ! I want to rest... !!’

iron ore without iron. A pathetic person who struggles because he doesn’t want to work. Luckily, sitting in the chairperson’s seat, an idiot kicking his uniform for a living relying solely on the authority of his family.

Seeing Tanya like this, some may judge it that way.

However, after a moment of silence, Tanya’s youthful and childish tone fades away. Then he recites in a quiet, low-pitched voice, as if he was suddenly absorbed into the darkness.

― ‘Then, the plan to dethrone Princess Selaha from the position of number one in the imperial family by linking the Callamore and Bloom River families should be reconsidered.’

Tanya Roth-Taylor is, in one way or another, the next heir to the Roth-Taylor family and the student body president of the Sylvania Academy.

While grunting and whining... Never reveal any gaps in crucial parts.

A back view of Tanya as she crosses the path, bows her head and mutters... There are times when there is something like an unidentified eargear on its back.

― ‘Which side will benefit the Roth Taylor family, it remains to be seen.’

In the corner of the darkened path, a ray of glare passed in Tanya’s eyes as she lowered her head.

“He’s really easygoing, and he’s such a pathetic person that I think it’s okay to be like this.”

As he went downhill in front of the student library, Ziggs spoke while supporting Elka’s shoulders.

“Still, it’s never easy to see.”

When we live in the world, there are many people who seem infinitely comfy, and act as if they are nothing human beings.

Most of them are actually happy, poor people.

However, among them there are those who, mixed with such a group of humans, hide their sharply forged senses like daggers.

Those people are really scary people.

Ziggs narrowed his eyebrows and spoke to Elka in a serious tone.

*“Don’t be blunt, what do you want?”

The event to be held in the central plaza will not be long.

After driving and watching all the stages that could actually be the highlights at once, the closing remarks of the venue are finally bursting with fireworks and it’s over.

The procession of firecrackers that fill the night sky would be a great spectacle, but the rest of the stage was actually a collection of things that had been carried out in one place on the academic stage.

Some bands’ stages, plays, magic performances, etc., will be newly prepared, but... That didn’t mean it caught my attention.

Rather, what caught my nerves was Princess Selaha, who followed me to the student square and sat me across the bench and frowned.

“I have never yielded to anyone this far.”

When the bluish hair is brushed to one side, the alluring shoulder line is revealed. It was a gesture that even those who were confident in their appearance could take.

Dresses that fit neatly and show off the shoulders are more glamorous than usual. Wherever she went, she looked like the main character, so it was a perfect outfit for Princess Sellaha.

Thanks to that, it goes without saying that the eyes of the surrounding students are gathered in one place.

Most of the students were heading towards the stage in the central plaza, but it is difficult to overlook the mysterious sight of a national princess sitting with a single student.

– ‘That’s over there... . Isn’t it Ed-senpai?’

– ‘I... Last time I was sitting with St. Clarisse, this time it’s Princess Sellaha... ?’

– ‘count... It’s the first time I’ve seen Princess Sellaha in real life... But, what happened to those two? ?’

At the eyes of the people around me who were already buzzing, I could barely hold my breath.

Anyway, the opponent is the royal family. You can’t openly sigh or be rudely rude.

“okay. Don’t admit that you’re in a pretty important position. I never thought that even Obama would listen to you. He is also a man who is good at dealings.”

“no. I was just stating my opinion as it is.”

“Princess Selah. Surely I didn’t tell you that you don’t have to... ”

“Shut up... Shut up... ! Shut up, shut your noisy mouth and shut up... !”

Selah’s eyes, staring at Ed, were filled with a sense of sublime will.

“On the topic of the declining Confucius fluff... I... I know who I am... . The difference between you and me... do you understand... ? I understand how infinitely high I am, and how noble I am, unlike you... I mean... ”

Selaha said that while clenching her teeth... Nevertheless, he forced his arms to bend.

And, at the end... He lowered his head and spoke.

“Please don’t.”

It was a sight that everyone in the imperial family would have doubted my eyes if they had seen it. Everyone thinks they’re dreaming.

“Come out of Penia, and stick to me.”

I am not unaware of how important it is for Princess Selah to bend her pride.

To be honest, if I had done this... From my point of view, as I only need troops for Velbroque anyway, it’s not bad to take it lightly.

But... There is a set policy.

When I accept Princess Sellaha’s request as it is, I can’t quite guess what variables will change... !

Honestly, what do you believe?

It wouldn’t be strange if some people passed the Holadang just after seeing the fact that the Princess Selah had done this, and I’m also in a shaky position...

After everything is over, Princess Selaha is in a position to not know how she will change her attitude. It means that my life is at stake.

So, inevitably, at this point, even though the thought of whether it would be acceptable or not...

I clench my teeth and talk.

“If you nod your head here, Princess Fenia will be sad.”

“aa!

– Bang!

Princess Selaha slammed the table and sat down with a groan as if screaming.

* ‘What does this man want?’

If you want to convince someone, you have to figure out what that person wants.

If you satisfy that part, most of it will be skipped.

However, a man named Ed Roth-Taylor can’t get over even though he’s met everything he wanted.

‘At the beginning... Isn’t he a man who would have been nothing if it wasn’t for Abamama’s favourite? Why are you holding on so firmly to such a trivial subject? ‘

Sitting on the seat opposite Ed, Princess Selaha, who stared at him for a moment, forcibly sharpened her teeth again.

Bending one’s pride and bowing her head to those below her is a fatal humiliation for Princess Selaha, as fatal as breaking her soul.

Of course, this guy knows it well. The sincerity contained in the act must have been conveyed.

Nevertheless, the behavior of the man who shakes his head is now astonishing. It is the first time that a human being has endured this harshly.

There are bound to be limits to human loyalty.

In the end, all human beings are not free from the logic of the calculation of interests.

In the end, if you can’t convince someone, you haven’t been able to accurately penetrate that person’s true wishes.

‘This I... Even after showing such a humiliating attitude, even though I let everything go... ?’

It could be.

The pride of Princess Sellaha, who never bows her head as much as anyone in the world comes... It has a value like a thousand gold to itself.

However, it may not be of any value to this man. Of course. I understand that.

But, isn’t it a day or two?

Even if he writes and persuades for days and days, this man’s steadfastness never bends his heart... The reason why this doesn’t change is because... .

really... Is it possible to stand up like that with just that loyalty?

The head of the first princess Selaha Einir Khloe, who rules the world, went down to the floor, does that mean that it can’t break the heart of a single child left behind by the declining duke Fluttering?

That fact breaks Selah’s heart. His last struggle, the noblest of the world, his sassy honor, which he considered the most valuable... It feels like being thrown away like a devoted partner without any value.

I can’t quite understand myself.

Like the scenery of the sea in the face of a storm, Selaha’s heart begins to pound like crazy. I cannot comprehend it this way. He feels as if he is denying his high authority.

Everyone has psychological defense mechanisms.

When Princess Selaha, who has broken the pride she has cherished all her life, has to accept the fact that it was all in vain.

In order to somehow protect that high self-esteem... break the flow of thought. It’s normal for any human being.

‘Only... To this guy... So far... The reason for doing this... There is no reason... this me... I can’t keep my head down for such a crude reason... ‘

I don’t want to be a person who just throws away the beliefs I’ve kept my whole life to try to break people’s loyalty.

So, you need a reason to justify yourself.

Twisted beliefs even affect our own thinking.

Not only that, the contents of the letters I’ve been writing over the past few days have been engraved in my head.

The words of courtship towards Ed Roth Taylor echo in his mind, saying he wants to hug him, hold him in his arms, keep him by his side as an adviser, and be with him until the end.

Only then, Selah begins to understand her own actions.

The reason doesn’t matter. In the end, it’s enough to convince yourself that it’s the conclusion you’ve reached at the end. The human psyche is so deceitful.

It is also an opportunity for love affair, in the end it is the same. Because everyone is of the same mind.

‘I... perhaps... this guy... really... ? ... Hopefully, that’s... No way... ‘

Suddenly, Selaha turned her head to look at Ed Roth-Taylor.

He was a man who struggled to get his hand by clenching his teeth somehow. He is a human being who never gave up his heart like a big brother.

Unexplained heat rose up the back of her neck, and Selaha was momentarily flustered.

A sensation that even Selah herself could not understand rose up on the back of her head, and she bowed her head again in an instant. This was really absurd. This can’t be real. Isn’t it a life where you’ve been wielding other people your whole life?

With that unfamiliar feeling, Princess Selaha felt a distant feeling as if she was facing a huge wall. It was the fear of facing the unknown.

*“When would it be better to schedule a meeting with the Elpelan family?”

“Once the festival is over, I think it would be appropriate when the surrounding situation calmed down. But the sooner the better.”

“All right. I will pass it on to you, Princess Penia.”

After giving instructions to Claire, Fenia put all the letters from the Elpelan family in a drawer.

Then he breathed a sigh of relief and buried himself on the sofa for the VIP.

“Everything... It’s going smoothly... ”

The proud Princess Selaha will never find a compromise with Ed. As the sluggish situation continues, the Elpelan family will feel uneasy.

However, when things seem to be going well, the best time to stay relaxed is when things seem to be going well.

It’s a plan in the first place, because there’s no way it’s going to go as it is.

“There is nothing more variable than that... I think it’ll be fine... ”

Fenia sighed as she looked at the various documents spread out on the table.

The night was getting deep.