Chapter 113

Chapter 113

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Chapter 113

“...So? So. What happened next?”

Eloise asks, munching on a Bungeoppang with her eyes sparkling.

Hmm, you’re the type to eat the tail first.

“What happened? The friendly match I was looking forward to ended after only two rounds, and the delegation leader and our officials agreed to stop, saying—”

“No, not that. Karl. What happened next?”

“That? Of course, they all went to the Imperial Palace the next day and...”

Went to the palace. Hmm. Hmm?

“I don’t know. How would I know?”

“Oh, come on! I’m an Empire elf now! Not a Kanfra! If you asked me who I’d side with between my own kind and humans, I’d think for a second and say humans! So tell me! It’s not like you have to keep it a secret, right?”

What is this crazy elf talking about?

Aren’t secrets meant to be kept?

What does she mean by ‘it’s not like you have to keep it a secret’?

And it’s not that I’m not telling you because you’re an elf, I really don’t know the details beyond that.

I’m not an imperial official. I’m just an ordinary academy student who did what he was told and left. How am I supposed to know more?

“I don’t know, really.”

“Oh, you’re so mean! Tell me, tell me!”

“I said I don’t know! Eek!”

I can’t breathe! I quickly hit Eloise’s arm.

And Lav, who was next to me, approaches.

Then, with a loud crack, she uses enough force to pull Eloise’s arm off my neck and returns to her spot.

“Thanks, Lav.”

“You’re welcome, Master. I mean, senior.”

“Anyway, I don’t know the details beyond that. The Empire and the Lasker delegation had some discussions, and that was it. There must have been some kind of diplomatic incident, but it’s not something you should ask me about. People might think I’m some kind of minister.”Fiind updated novels at novelhall.come one. Honestly, if Karl said he was going into public service, the Empire would probably welcome you with open arms.”

What is she talking about? I’m already busy enough inheriting our county.

“More importantly, I was disappointed. Those Lasker knights.”

“Huh? What?”

“I thought they could at least hold their own for a few rounds. But one guy couldn’t even draw his sword properly, and the next guy managed to create some distance but couldn’t do anything after that. It was so different from what I imagined.”

I even thought, ‘Maybe my father was just playing around with them?’

If the knights heard this, they would jump up in protest, but who cares? They were really underwhelming.

Ah, no. Maybe I should have said it out loud?

Then they might have gotten angry and fought harder. Yeah, I should have!

“...Maybe it’s not that the human knights are weak, but that Karl is strong?”

“What are you talking about? Don’t flatter me.”

“No, really. I’m serious.”

I waved my hand dismissively at Eloise’s response.

“I’ve never fought knights before. The most I did was grapple with Luzernes guys on the southern front. And even though I’d never faced knights before, that’s how it was.”

“That’s exactly it, Karl. Anyone listening to you would think only ordinary Luzernes soldiers were deployed where you were.”

* * *

It was absurd.

To think he would say it was easy against the Lasker knights.

I haven’t fought Lasker either, but information still existed.

And according to that information, their individual combat abilities were at least on par with my own troops.

“I’m kidding, guys. Please stop giving me those serious looks.”

“Tsk.”

“Ahem.”

* * *

Lefia sat blankly, recalling the news the delegation leader had delivered.

“I informed the Second Princess of everything. Her Highness was grateful that the Fifth Princess decided not to join forces with them.”

“I unofficially expressed our regret to the Empire about the incidents at the Academy. I also promised that this would never happen again, so Your Highness has nothing to worry about.”

“There was talk in the kingdom of recalling Your Highness to Lasker, but the Second Princess overruled those opinions.”

In conclusion, everything worked out well.

The Second Princess became aware of the dissatisfaction among her subordinates.

She had to decide whether to persuade and embrace them or coldly dismiss them.

She realized she had been too focused on her goals.

Now, it was time to look back and see if they were following her well.

The decision was hers, but it would have been helpful.

The Empire clearly showed that it still had no intention of interfering in Lasker’s internal affairs.

At the same time, it proclaimed to the world that the Empire ultimately held the upper hand.

The mere appearance of Count Friedrich at the border shocked them, and two of the delegation’s knights were defeated by a young man from the Empire’s military.

And finally, Lefia herself—

“There you are, junior.”

Turning her head, she saw Karl approaching with a small bag in his hand.

“Senior Karl.”

“Sit down. Why are you standing up to greet me?”

Karl sat Lefia down and took out a Bungeoppang from the envelope, putting it in his mouth.

“Things worked out well. At least there won’t be any reprimand from Lasker for you. You firmly rejected their proposal and made it clear you’ll stay in the Empire, so they’ve clearly realized there’s nothing more to gain from you.”

“I see.”

“So now, junior, try living an ordinary life. The Academy is a pretty decent place, you know. I endured so much on the battlefield because I wanted to come back here.”

Ordinary.

An ordinary life.

Putting aside the kingdom, the princess title, and honor.

Just a truly ordinary life. To think she could actually have that.

“Want one?”

Lefia stared at the small bag Karl offered and carefully picked out a Bungeoppang.

After a moment of hesitation, she took a bite—

“Oh.”

Karl suddenly smiled and let out an exclamation.

When Lefia tilted her head in confusion, he replied—

“You ate the head first. Just like me.”

“....”

Lefia quietly turned her head away.

The moment she saw Karl’s smile, her face flushed hot.

She probably looked very red in the mirror.

Not wanting to show it, she just nibbled on the Bungeoppang.

“You’re eating it well. Seems like you like it. Want another one?”

Meanwhile, Karl seemed pleased that she was enjoying the Bungeoppang.

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