Vol. 1 - Ch. 25.1 - Schord Bainfause's Investigation Report

** ~Intermission~**

"What's the matter, Cecilia? Aren't you back a bit too fast? Even if Allen got eliminated in the preliminaries, it shouldn't be this early, right? Did something happen?"

Viscount Bellwood said in surprise, seeing his wife's sudden homecoming. Though he was befuddled, he didn't stop watering the eggplants that he himself had grown, which was his hobby.

"Allen passed and was put in Class A. However, he's being suspected of cheating so we might be visited by an investigation team from the Royal Capital. Of course, the cheating allegations against Allen must be groundless.

I was worried you might worsen the situation in confusion at the sudden visitors, so I took a bit of a shortcut through the mountain road. I don't want either of us to become a burden for Allen. Please call in Grim and Schord."

"W-W-What!? That Allen cleared the exams!? And he even got into Class A?! B-B-But the cheating allegation?? No, wait, by taking a shortcut through the mountain road, you're not saying you charged straight through that old road which is now under the jurisdiction of Dosfarnus, right!?"

That day, the Viscount was shaken to the core.ÚpTodated novels on no(v)el()bin(.)com

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"Sir Godorfun."

Hearing Mujikka calling out to him, Godorfun turned around, but seeing her sad expression, he deduced that whatever reason she had to come to him, it was anything but good news.

The location was the staff room.

He was currently sitting on the leather sofa placed beside his glossy single-piece wooden table. The sofa was quite stiff, just to his liking.

"I apologize, but we failed to scout Schord Bainfause."

"I see. I had guessed it wouldn't be smooth sailing... So which side managed to secure him?"

Mujikka's expression further scrunched up.

"Actually, none of the scouts managed to secure him. All the factions have failed to draw agreeable conditions to get him."

After saying that, Mujikka placed a piece of paper on the table. Its content was as follows—

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Schord Bainfause

Ability (S)

Personality (S)

Recruitment Difficulty (S)

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Holding the bulky documents in her hands, Mujikka started her report.

It was really hard to associate the image of the <Unceasing Prudence> Master Schord Bainfause with the old man who looked like an unremarkable mild-mannered person at first.

After that, Sciszor deliberately provoked him by talking about the cheating allegation put on Allen Rovenne. Sciszor here reported his negligence and asked for forgiveness.

Hearing this, the smile on Master Schord's face disappeared and with a fierce glint in his eyes, he declared 'Young Master would never cheat. By chance, if this allegation was proven to be correct, this old warrior would immediately commit suicide.'

"His words carried an overwhelming murderous intent, signifying he was dead serious," these chilling words were written in the report.

Finally, the attention-grabbing gesture of bowing. It seemed that such a form exists.

The form is called 'Ojiki'.

The particular details were unclear, but that form had been divided into many segments like how to lower your head or when to stop, like bowing while standing 'Ritsurei', bowing while sitting 'Zarei', and to further show sincerity depending on the sentiment, slight nod 'Eshasku', salute 'Keirei', and a respectful bow 'Saikerei'.

However, the focus should not be on the 'Ojiki' itself, but on the profound philosophy behind it.

'Ojiki' was nothing more than a form to convey 'gratitude'. That 'gratitude' is an attempt to systematize an immensely profound theme, the 'Path that a Person Should Tread'.

Allen Rovenne and Master Schord never failed to do that 'Bow' at the start and end of each lecture.

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"Even in other reports, Master Schord's explanation is simply 'All of it was drawn out by the Young Master'."

Mujikka said, ending the report.

Godorfun had been silently listening to all this so far, but finally couldn't remain calm at the ending remark.

"What? No matter how great of a heart was cultivated, this is just too much to come from a kid..."

"I have the same thought. Master Schord is undoubtedly aware that we don't believe in everything he has said. We can interpret it as him saying 'I'm but a background character and will not be taking the limelight. Everything was done by Allen Rovenne'.

From this, we can assume that Master Schord has an upright and honorable character. Let alone money, it's within expectation that he cannot be swayed by status or any kind of honor.

In fact, it's reported that he declined all the cards I offered, including the prestigious position of an honorary professor at the Royal Academy, peerage, and medals from the king, stating, 'I'm not worthy of such things'."

"...People are complex creatures."

Godorfu shook his head.

"Indeed. The world is a vast place, there's no other way to put it. Depending on the circumstances, I might consider involving my father (His Majesty)."

Godorfun nodded.

Editor Note - Hahaha! The assumptions and misunderstandings in this chapter. So good ????

T/N - This was a interlude chapter, renamed it to 25.1 to not mess up chapter numbering. And lol, so his mother is definitely someone well versed about the situation huh.