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Chapter 3: Kukkoro Die-Hard Fan and the Princess Knight of Justice
Several months after the entrance exam.
At the moment, I was opening a letter from the military academy in a place where my entire family had gathered.
Then the expressions of the family surrounding me all turned into smiles.
“Amazing, Onii-sama! You got into Class S!”
“Yes. As expected of my proud son. Well done.”
Ẅ еbṅ ōv́ e ľ Еn u ṁа
“Wonderful, Geralt. You have worked hard for a long time.”
“Yes, thank you very much. Father, Mother, Alice.”
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What was written in the letter was the notice of my acceptance and information about the special dormitory for Class S.
At the military academy, students are divided into five classes from the top: S, A, B, C, and D, based on their ability. However, the treatment they receive differs greatly depending on their class.
The level of facilities they can use is completely different, and of course, so are the dorm rooms.
Class S gets large private rooms, Class A gets ordinary private rooms, and the classes below that get rooms for two people.
W̃eb n̂ ӧv̇ еl̆ Е n̊.û m̄ӑ
Well, because nobles are at risk of assassination, it seems they will still be given private rooms at minimum even if they are in the lower classes. But since I want to spend this precious school life meaningfully, it is truly good that I got into Class S.
Well, even though I wanted to secure the top position.
“The uniform order has also been made, and it should arrive soon.”
“Thank you very much, Father.”
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“I want to see Onii-sama wearing the uniform!”
“Ahaha, once the uniform arrives, all right? Besides, Alice will also enter the academy five years from now.”
Е̌n̊ üm а̌_
“I will show that I can get into Class S like Onii-sama too!”
Alice clenched her fists tightly in front of her chest, and her eyes sparkled.
Alice also saw me practicing sword swings and said, “I want to do it too!” before starting sword training. She has already shown a glimmer of talent.
It seems there are no problems with her studies either, so if she continues like this, Alice will surely enter Class S.
“If it is you, Alice, you will definitely be fine.”
“Yes!”
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“Haha, you two really are close. In any case, Geralt did his very best in the entrance exam. For House Drake, entering Class S will not be an issue. Well done.”
“Yes, Father.”
This result was not because I am the eldest son of House Drake, but for the sake of seeing kukkoro. However, since in the end this is useful for House Drake as well, it is something very pleasing.
I bowed deeply to Father.
I continued training as usual while packing, and the day of my move finally arrived.
At a time when the sun had not fully risen, I stood in front of the carriage.
Е n üm а
“Take care of yourself... Geralt. Do your best.”
“Yes, Mother. I will achieve results worthy of the eldest son of House Drake.”
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“Onii-sama...! I will work hard so that when Onii-sama returns, you can call me your proud little sister...!”
“What are you saying? Alice is already my proud little sister.”
When I gently patted Alice’s head, she smiled happily, and her ponytail swayed.
She truly is the sweetest, most honest, kindest, and most precious little sister in the world.
Е̇ń u m̊ а. і d
After finishing my farewells with Mother and Alice, the last one was Father, as the head of the family.
Father approached, carrying a long, slender bag.
“This is a gift from me to celebrate your enrollment. Accept it.”
“A gift to celebrate my enrollment?”
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I received the bag from Father, opened it, and checked inside.
Inside was a famed sword with a blade that gave off a beautiful gleam and looked extremely sharp.
Е n umа̀
A sword like this was something very rare to see.
“Is it truly all right for me to receive such a magnificent sword?”
“Yes. This is a famous sword I had made especially for you, prepared using the highest-quality materials and forged by the number one blacksmith in the country. Make sure you use it.”
“The blade is beautiful, and the weight and length are just right for me...”
“That is the most important thing. As for the rest, you may adjust the grip as you like so that it is easy to use.”
“I understand. Thank you very much. I am very happy.”
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I felt happy at receiving an unexpected gift.
Father’s consideration made me happy, and most importantly, this sword would surely push me toward greater heights.
As a swordsman, and as someone who longs for kukkoro, this was truly something to be grateful for.
“Do your best. Geralt.”
“Yes. As the future Marquis Drake, I will devote myself to leading this territory.”
When I said that, Father nodded with satisfaction.
Е́ n̂ ü m̀ а .і̊ d̆
It was time to depart.
I carefully held the sword I had received and climbed into the carriage.
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“I am leaving. Father, Mother, Alice.”
I continued waving from the carriage until my family could no longer be seen.
For the sake of kukkoro, and for the sake of my family, I will keep moving forward.
I made that vow in my heart――
Ë ǹŭ m̊ a . і̀ d́
◇◆◇
After several days of being shaken about inside the carriage, I drew the sword Father had given me from its sheath and gazed at it slowly.
Rather than simply ordering a good item, he had deliberately had it made from scratch.
I will take good care of it.
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“Geralt-sama, we have arrived.”
“I see. Thank you for your hard work.”
Е̃ ñu m̂a
The carriage stopped, and a voice could be heard from outside. I answered, then opened the carriage door and stepped down.
Standing magnificently before my eyes was the Alber National Royal Military Academy, which I had not seen again since the entrance exam. Even though this was the second time I had seen it, the place still felt incredibly large.
“Oi! Geralt~!”
“Hm?”
Hearing a familiar voice call my name, I turned around and saw Lawrence walking toward me while waving his hand. Although this was merely a coincidence, it was quite lucky to meet him this quickly.
“It has been a while. How have you been?”
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“Of course I’ve been well. And as promised, I properly passed.”
Lawrence showed me the paper that said he had passed into Class S. It seemed he remembered my words during the written exam, when I told him to pass into Class S.
“That is good. I entered Class S too.”
“I figured. Although I don’t know the details of the written exam, with that much strength in the practical exam, it would have been shocking if you hadn’t entered Class S.”
“Hmph, thank you. In that case, let us look at the ranking notice board.”
“Good idea. This concerns our cafeteria meal bet too. Although I may have lost in the practical exam, I want to win in the written exam and the overall score.”
Е̄n̊ u ṁ а̇
Lawrence and I walked side by side. It seemed the scores had already been posted, because there was already a crowd of people in front of the notice board set up in the schoolyard.
Everyone probably already knew which class they had been assigned to, but they were likely gathered because they were interested in their rank within the year or wanted to know what kind of people were there. Curiosity when rankings are given is only human.
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“There are too many people. I cannot see clearly.”
“That’s how it is. It seems people leave from the side after checking, so honestly lining up is the fastest way.”
“Ahaha, that is not a line suited for someone called the Violent Noble Son.”
“Quiet. You know the truth yourself, don’t you?”
Еnūm ӓ.id̈
Really, this guy’s mood is so relaxed that he does not look like a noble. He is no different from the way people spoke in my previous life.
Even so, I did not feel that he was looking down on me or mocking me, so he must be clever at managing distance.
“Oh, it is gradually becoming visible. Let us check the practical exam first.”
“Yes, anywhere is fine.”
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Our turn came, and I reached the area beneath the notice board. The distribution of entrance exam scores is 500 points for the written exam and 300 points for the practical exam, meaning the written exam is weighted more heavily.
Although it is called a Military Academy, I wanted to ask whether that was really all right, but since those are the rules, I will not complain.
W̃ёb̄n о́ v̊ е̊.ľ Ĕ n u m а̀
When I looked at the ranking board, my name was at the very top.
1st Place Geralt Drake 289 points
2nd Place Cynthia Alber 270 points
3rd Place Lawrence Eden 255 points
Staring at the test scores, Lawrence opened his mouth in astonishment.
“289 points... hasn’t this surpassed the highest record in the past? Just how high a score did you get?”
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“Besides, isn’t that already basically a perfect score? I am certain I defeated the examiner so completely there was nothing more I could do.”
“Maybe because of the way you talked? Perhaps points were deducted because they said you weren’t knightly.”
“Tch! What is with that?”
But honestly, I am aware of it myself. Being a knight is not only about being strong. Let us consider the 11-point deduction, despite completely defeating my opponent, as proof that I have successfully become a villain.
“Next is the written exam, but...”
Moving to the side, next was the place where the written exam results were written. There should be no problem, since I had checked everything over. Thinking that, I looked upward, and this time I was not alone at the top. No, more precisely, there were two people lined up together.
Е̌ n̊ ūmа_. їd
1st Place Victor Alber 500 points
1st Place Geralt Drake 500 points
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3rd Place Lawrence Eden 495 points
4th Place Cynthia Alber 492 points
Victor Alber. As can be seen from his family name, he is the prince of this country, Princess Cynthia’s twin older brother, and the First Prince known as the genius prince.
I thought I would be the sole first place in the written exam, but I never imagined someone would tie with a perfect score.
Ēnû ḿ a
The name of the genius prince is not just for show, huh... but it is fine because I also received a perfect score.
Naturally, my overall score placed me at the top. Beside me, Lawrence drooped weakly.
“I never imagined you were a monster like this... If I had known, I would never have challenged you...”
“You were the one who started it. I will gladly accept your treat.”
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“Well, since it’s a promise, it can’t be helped.”
However, while I was chatting with Lawrence like that, inside my heart I was thinking of something else.
W.e̊b̃n̂ o̊v̆ е́ l̊ Е̌ ǹ ů m̀a
The thing filling my mind was the name Cynthia Alber, engraved in second place in the overall score.
With this, it could be said that the first stage of the plan had succeeded.
Inside my heart, I unconsciously grinned.
Now then... let us begin the conquest of the Princess Knight――
◇◆◇
The next day after checking the scores, moving my luggage into my dorm room, tidying up, and preparing things for lessons.
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I was heading to the cafeteria with Lawrence for breakfast.
“Huaam... Even so, you really do wake up early...”
“Moving your body in the morning feels rather refreshing, you know? Besides, the cafeteria should still be empty at this hour.”
It seemed Lawrence was not especially good at waking up early.
I became a little worried about whether that was all right for a military man, but since he did not look like someone who was half-asleep, I decided to consider it fine.
“I also never skip morning training. Even so, Geralt wakes up too early.”
Ên û m а . і d̊
“Because in order to become strong, no amount of time will ever be enough. Well, that is a matter of personal perspective, so it is fine.”
As we chatted, the cafeteria began to come into view.
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As I expected, there was no one there yet, so we were free to choose our seats.
We randomly took a table for two, then went to order.
“I will have Breakfast Set A.”
“I’ll have B. Ah, Geralt, do you want me to treat you for that?”
Еn um̌ ă
“A breakfast set is not an expensive price, is it? I will make you treat me to something truly expensive at lunch or dinner, so look forward to it.”
“...You are unexpectedly merciless.”
“Were you not the one who said you would treat me to the most expensive thing?”
“Ugh... That is true, but still.”
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We received the breakfasts we ordered and sat down.
In the cafeteria, poison-detection magic tools were operating, and because this was a Class S facility, delicious meal options were available.
W̆ еb n̄ о̆ vӗ l Ĕnù m̀а̃
In short, there was an environment where we could eat safely and deliciously.
This breakfast also tasted no less delicious than the food I usually ate at the Drake family estate.
“It is fairly delicious.”
“That’s true. It’s quite surprising that food like this is served every day. Ah, do you want to eat this too? Should I feed you?”
Saying that, Lawrence scooped up his own soup and brought it in front of my face.
Normally, this would be a violation of table manners between fellow nobles, but he probably did it because there was no one around at the moment.
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More importantly, what is the point of one man feeding another man?
If I could choose, I would prefer a beautiful woman to hold out a spoon to me while glaring sharply with a displeased expression.
“No need. From now on, we will be eating breakfast here, so we only need to alternate between them.”
“Ahaha, I was just joking. Even I would not know what to do if Geralt actually accepted.”
I wanted to say, then do not do it.
However, it is true that conversations like this somehow feel enjoyable.
W е b́ ńov è l̆ Е n̊ uḿȧ
Why can Lawrence be this relaxed?
Someone like this is extremely rare in noble society in this world.
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“By the way, Geralt, you might not know because you shut yourself in your room right away, but yesterday there was an incredible rumor about you.”
“A rumor? About what?”
When I unconsciously asked back, Lawrence nodded.
Was it about the violent noble son?
Е n ǔ ḿ а._і ď
“A rumor that you bribed the examiners.”
“If I had done that and been exposed, I would have been disqualified and would not even be able to enter the academy. So if one thinks about it even a little, the truth should be obvious.”
Of course that would be too conspicuous. If one thinks normally, bribing someone to obtain first place draws far too much attention.
Perhaps this rumor will disappear soon, but it should be slightly useful in completing my villain image.
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Well, this situation is not bad.
“I know Geralt would not do something like that. But for others, they thought Princess Cynthia would become the top student. So they cannot accept the reality that you, who are called the violent noble son, seized the top position with the highest score in history.”
Е́ň ûḿ а
What selfish thinking, I thought, but I also understood.
Princess Cynthia’s popularity is truly extraordinary.
Precisely because of that, when I suddenly appeared and took first place by a large margin...
Although I worked hard because this is important for future kukkoro, if I were in their position, perhaps I too would want to say that I did not expect your achievements.
“Let those who wish to talk talk. After all, they are nothing more than small fry without the guts to complain directly to me. Leave them be.”
“You really do have a lot of nerve. Is that why you left the previous matter alone too?”
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“Well, something like that. Besides, it is merely a baseless rumor, and I have not done anything wrong, so no matter how much they investigate, they will not find any weakness of mine.”
When I said that, Lawrence shook his head with an amazed expression as though saying, “Good grief.”
A wry smile was mixed into that expression.
“It seems my future superior is someone far more impressive than I expected.”
“Are you dissatisfied?”
“No, it’s the best.”
Е nu m̆ ă
We finished breakfast just like that, returned to our respective rooms, and trained――
◇◆◇
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After finishing training, I took a bath and returned to my room. I carried a bag containing my textbooks and walked toward the classroom.
Because the dormitory area was very large, I leisurely walked for around ten minutes toward the classroom.
After arriving at Class S, I sat in the protagonist seat, the very back seat by the window, which was proof of being the top student.
Even the seats are arranged based on ranking. Just how much does this school want to make its students compete with each other... Though simply listening to lessons is already boring, so I am grateful to have this seat.
Е n̆ ü m̌ а.іd
As I casually prepared my lesson materials while letting out a sigh, the shadow of someone suddenly appeared.
I turned toward it and deliberately grinned.
“If it is not Her Highness Princess Cynthia. Good morning. What brings you here?”
The figure at the edge of my vision was Princess Cynthia.
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The gaze with which she looked down at me with cold eyes was truly irresistible.
“Good morning. Rather than that, please stop that disgusting smile first.”
Ӗ ńǔmӓ
“Please forgive my insolence. So, what business brings you here?”
Without removing my smile, I threw the question back at Princess Cynthia.
The action I should take would change greatly depending on how Princess Cynthia acted.
The reason I shut myself in my room early yesterday was because I repeated simulations over and over so that not the slightest possibility would be missed in my plan and ensured that my plan would proceed correctly.
I absolutely will not let go of a kukkoro heroine this good.
“How did you obtain 289 points in the practical exam?”
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“Were you not uninterested in a sword without justice?”
“That is correct. But now I have become interested in your sword. In how you can swing a sword like that without possessing a noble purpose.”
Hmm, so she is quite calm.
She also does not fall for provocation.
I thought she was a princess with higher pride, but apparently not.
Should Plan A be canceled?
Ên̆ ú m ӑ .і d̄
“It is true that perhaps my sword does not possess justice, as Princess Cynthia says.”
“In that case...”
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“However, I also have something I wish to protect. Furthermore, I have a dream I absolutely wish to fulfill even if I must risk my life. That is all.”
“――!”
In truth, cutting off a member of the royal family’s words is the height of rudeness.
However, the current Princess Cynthia had been completely swallowed by my atmosphere.
Ёn̊ u m а̂. і d̂
At present, I was the one controlling this place.
“Is our conversation finished? In that case, I――”
“Wait! Our conversation is not yet fini...”
“Calm down, Cynthia.”
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As I was a little surprised in my heart because she did not give up as easily as I expected, someone stopped Princess Cynthia.
When I turned around, a male student with beautiful shining blond hair similar to Princess Cynthia’s entered to mediate.
Е̂ ñū mã
I know this person.
He is someone I do not especially want to meet, but I definitely have to meet.
“...! Aniue...!”
“It has been a long time. Geralt Drake. No, is my position lower at present? Lord Top Student.”
“No, not at all, Your Highness Prince Victor. For our House Drake exists to support the royal family.”
First Prince Victor Alber.
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Although he has had a weak body since birth and has no talent in swordsmanship, he possesses a brilliant mind more than enough to make up for those shortcomings.
Even though if we crossed swords right now, I would almost certainly win, Prince Victor emitted a pressure that was difficult to put into words.
I almost unconsciously said, “So you appear at a time like this.”
Prince Victor is an absolute uncertainty factor in the conquest of Princess Cynthia, and I do not know how he will act.
“Having just entered the academy, please forgive my younger sister’s behavior. Would you forgive her for my sake?”
E n ǔ mа
“It was not an issue, merely an ordinary conversation. I feel honored to speak with Princess Cynthia and do not feel the slightest anger at all.”
“Hmph, I see. In that case, I will excuse myself.”
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Saying that, Prince Victor returned to his seat.
There was a result I obtained after speaking directly with Princess Cynthia again.
With this, I can definitely guide her toward a kukkoro act.
Next... how will this uncertainty factor, Prince Victor, influence things...?
Ёn um̂ ă. і́ d̆
Tension had briefly enveloped the classroom due to contact with Prince Victor and Princess Cynthia, but as if to cut through that tension, the bell rang with perfect timing.
Together with the sound of the bell, a young male teacher entered.
After confirming that all students had sat down, the teacher gave a small nod and opened his mouth.
“My name is Eric Riley, and I will be your homeroom teacher from now on. I will be responsible for this year’s Class S for the next three years, but first, I will only say this: I look forward to working with you for this year.”
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The teacher who entered gave his name as Eric and introduced himself.
The reason he mentioned one year is that classes are reshuffled each year based on grades.
Е̄ n u mа . і̀d̈
Cases where students who initially enter Class S fall to Class B by graduation are not numerous, but they are not rare either. If one lets their guard down, they will quickly be pushed aside by the students below them.
This academy is that kind of place.
“I would like to have all of you introduce yourselves right away... but there is no time for that before the entrance ceremony. We will depart immediately, so quickly line up in the corridor.”
After receiving instructions from Eric-sensei, we all went out into the corridor and began lining up.
Here too, we used ranking order, so I was at the very front and Princess Cynthia was behind me.
This is a position where it would not be strange if I were stabbed, but as a holy, righteous heroine full of justice who is worthy of kukkoro, Princess Cynthia would surely not do something cowardly like suddenly attacking me.
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We walked through the school building with the teacher leading in front. As expected, although I felt a sharp gaze, Princess Cynthia did not look like she would attack.
After arriving at the auditorium, which would serve as the venue for the entrance ceremony, we sat in the assigned seats.
Earlier, we had been seated next to each other, but our desks were separate, so sitting side by side like this felt very close.
Now then... what should my first move be...?
There are about three steps in my plan that can be guided toward kukkoro from this situation.
However, I will not say something naive like, “after returning to class,” or anything like that.
Ѐ n̆ u má .ї d̀
Even if this place contains all the new students, all the teachers, and members of the royal family attending as guardians’ representatives for Princess Cynthia and her brother, that does not matter.
I will go full throttle from the beginning.
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Unaware of my resolve, the entrance ceremony proceeded smoothly.
And then, that moment finally came.
“New student representative speech, Geralt Drake.”
“Yes.”
Ё n ů ḿ а̊
When my name was called, I answered and stood up.
The new student representative speech.
This is surely the perfect time to launch something.
Being told that I am the top student after arriving at this school, then suddenly being told to think of a speech, is an unreasonable demand. In response to that, I took out the draft script I had made while grumbling from my pocket.
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If they had told me earlier, I might have been able to think of a more interesting speech, but because I had almost no time to prepare this time, I could only improvise.
“Thank you for holding this entrance ceremony for us, the new students, today. I feel very happy to be entrusted with delivering the representative speech at the entrance ceremony of this honorable Military Academy. ...At first, that is what I thought.”
Е̌ n̈ û mа̄
At this point, I deviated from the formal, serious, and uninteresting text I had prepared beforehand.
Here, let us give them a slightly stronger jab.
Ignoring the audience that had begun to stir, I opened my mouth.
“It seems there is no one in this school worthy of being my opponent. It is truly very disappointing. I even obtained the position of top student so easily.”
When I glanced toward Princess Cynthia, she was staring at me with eyes filled with anger.
Good, get even angrier.
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Then take it out on me.
Precisely because of that, it is extremely worth making you perform kukkoro.
“I will not reject challengers. Those ignorant people who think they can defeat me, I will face you whenever you wish. And then, I will beat you down again and again. Until the moment all of you understand that I am the undefeated and strongest person in this school. Therefore... work as hard as possible so that you can at least become entertainment for me, all right?”
After saying that, I descended from the stage without bowing my head.
Although there had been some tension earlier, the entrance ceremony had been proceeding in a peaceful atmosphere. However, after my speech, the place went dead silent.
Kuku... This is the deed of a villain. There is no need to be bound by common sense. Precisely by deviating from common sense, one can become a villain. With this, Princess Cynthia will surely regard me as an even worse person.
Wе b ṅ о̀ vè l̂ Е́ṅ ü.m̃а̊
And then, this entrance ceremony had to continue in the middle of this chilled atmosphere.
The teacher serving as the master of ceremonies continued the event in a tense voice.
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I watched that while grinning, but the atmosphere changed when a girl stood on the stage.
“Hello, all new students. I am Grace Carpenter, the student council president of this school.”
That clear voice was one that charmed and fascinated anyone who heard it, and its appeal did not diminish in the slightest even through a microphone.
And her appearance was not inferior to her voice. No, she was a girl with features far more beautiful than her voice.
W̊е̂b̂n̂ о̂ v̀ е l Еn.ũ mа̀
While fluttering her long, pale-purple hair, she formed a gentle smile that would enchant anyone who saw it.
However, contrary to her sweet appearance, with just a single word, she completely ignored the ice-cold atmosphere I had created, drew all gazes toward herself, and took control of the place.
I could not suppress my surprise upon seeing that.
Grace completed her wonderful congratulatory speech just like that, bowed her head with beautiful movements, and descended from the stage.
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I see... Grace Carpenter. I will remember that.
I engraved the name Grace Carpenter in my heart.
Е̂ n̈ú.m̂ а
As someone to be wary of, or as a kukkoro target――
◇◆◇
After finishing the entrance ceremony, we of Class 1-S returned to the classroom.
Sitting in our respective seats like before the entrance ceremony, we listened to Eric-sensei, who stood at the podium.
“That is all for the announcements. Then, for the remaining time, let us introduce ourselves to one another. Stand up in order of scores and introduce yourselves. Then we will begin with Geralt Drake.”
At this school, the teachers basically do not use formal speech with students.
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If they use formal speech, there are only two patterns: either they do it voluntarily, or they are addressing a member of the royal family.
This teacher seems to be the type who does not use it.
Well, a teacher using formal speech only feels awkward to me, who knows schools from my previous life.
“Eldest son of House Marquis Drake, Geralt Drake. I will not eat you alive, so please work with me to an appropriate extent.”
In this class, 12 of the 20 people are commoners.
However, perhaps because of my way of speaking and the matter of my speech at the entrance ceremony earlier, the classroom fell completely silent.
Еň ūm̃ ӑ
In a situation where not a single person reacted, I was glared at sharply from the side.
As I sat down while nodding in satisfaction, the figure in the seat beside me stood up in turn.
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“Second Princess of the Kingdom of Alber, Cynthia Alber. I hope this class becomes a place where all of us can compete fairly with one another and improve our abilities together. And... I will work hard so that one year from now, I can give the speech as the top student.”
Saying that, Princess Cynthia glanced at me.
She was still smiling as usual, but her eyes were not smiling at all.
Well, well, I really have been made into an enemy...
Е̂ n̂ ù_mӑ.ĭ d
For me, this is a reward, so I would like her to do it more often.
When Princess Cynthia sat back down, Lawrence stood.
“Eldest son of House Earl Eden, Lawrence Eden. I would be happy if we could all get along well.”
Even though he always says strange things to me, that guy said something safe instead.
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Or so I thought, but since I also did not say anything particularly incredible, I decided not to say anything.
Well, although I am aware I acted quite insane during the entrance ceremony speech.
Wӗ b ñ o ve l̇ Ě n̂ u m̃ а̌.
“Next is my turn, huh. I am the First Prince of the Kingdom of Alber, Victor Alber. While I am attending this school, I am merely an ordinary student, so please feel free to speak with me.”
When Prince Victor said that, the classroom once again became dead silent, just like during my turn.
Seeing that reaction, Prince Victor lowered his well-shaped eyebrows and smiled wryly.
“Oh? Am I already hated? How sad.”
“Aniue, even if you say you are an ordinary student, telling them to casually speak to the First Prince is a little cruel, you know.”
Princess Cynthia’s words, which sounded slightly amazed, represented the feelings of everyone in this class.
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I also would prefer not to deal with him if possible.
If I have time to deal with him, I would rather go tease Princess Cynthia.
“Hmm... You are right. Well, never mind. In any case, I look forward to working with you.”
Then Prince Victor’s self-introduction ended, and the self-introductions continued based on ranking order.
I had absolutely no idea what kind of people my classmates were, but after all, twelve of the twenty people in this class are commoners.
There is no way I could have met them before, and considering Father’s nature, he must already have investigated their backgrounds, but only to the extent of confirming whether they held malice toward me. And because my attention was directed toward Princess Cynthia, I was not interested, so I also had not asked for preliminary information about them.
Ẇ e b ň ӧv̀е l Е̊ n̆ ũ m ā
Although I had hoped a little, it was very unfortunate that even after hearing their self-introductions, there was almost no one who caught my attention.
“Now then, with this, the self-introductions are finished. Class S will operate with these twenty people for the next year. In that case, homeroom is over, and we will move directly into the lesson.”
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The bell had rung in the middle of self-introduction time, and lesson time had already begun.
In my previous life, I would have felt irritated if there was no break time, but since being at school right now felt very enjoyable to me, I did not mind.
“The first lesson at the military academy is an introduction to the school facilities. We will depart immediately. Follow me.”
When the teacher left the classroom, we all stood up and followed him.
Ẅе bṅ.о v̇ѐl̀ Ѐn̈ umа
Well, in short, this was a school tour.
Isn’t a tour unnecessary because there are school maps everywhere? I thought, but I knew that after this, a very important event was waiting.
Therefore, I did not complain.
“Because the military academy is quite large, something like a school tour may have become tradition. Isn’t the number of training grounds too many? I wonder how much tax money has been poured into this school...”
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“The results obtained from it are also fairly worthwhile, are they not? In fact, our country became stronger after the military academy was established.”
I walked at the very back of the class line while casually calming Lawrence, who was grumbling beside me.
E n_ū m̃а . і̄d̄
What I said turned out to be fact. This school was built around eighty years ago, but by implementing a meritocratic system that absolutely does not permit bribery or cheating, they succeeded in finding excellent human resources and preventing the appearance of overly corrupt nobles to a certain extent.
The fact that it cannot be completely prevented only means we must accept the reality that humans are creatures like that.
“Well, that is true. By placing more importance on the military compared to the past, it seems our position on the military side also changed.”
“Yes. It seems before that, the military side was employed like carriage horses by nobles serving in the royal court.”
Coming to another world only to live like a carriage horse in a life full of war is not funny at all.
I am grateful to the ancestors who achieved military merit and elevated House Drake to the position of Minister of War.
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Thanks to that, I can now pursue my dream to my heart’s content.
As I was sending my gratitude to my ancestors, a hand was suddenly placed on my shoulder.
“It seems you are discussing something interesting. May I join you?”
When I slowly turned around, the figure there was Prince Victor, forming a joyful smile.
Because Prince Victor is not skilled in martial arts, I had noticed the sign of someone approaching, but I had not imagined at all that we were his destination.
“Your Highness Prince Victor!?”
Е ňum а . ї d
“I do not mind. After all, we are classmates. Let us get along.”
When I said that, Prince Victor grinned happily.
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Because there was an event after this, I responded with a calm feeling.
If only for now, there is no problem playing around with Prince Victor.
“In that case, allow me to immediately ask one thing. Geralt, what do you think of the state of this country?”
“What do you mean?”
Ëñŭm а
“I mean exactly what I said. You may state what is on your mind.”
I suspected I was being tested, but Prince Victor did not remove his smile, and I could not read what he was thinking.
However, since I had to answer, I tried throwing out the contents of my mind in a slightly provocative and challenging way.
If he wants to hate me, then go ahead and hate me.
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“Viewed globally, it is only a middle-ranking country. However, viewed as a noble of this country, it is difficult to say that the current reign is stable.”
“!? Geralt!?”
Ѐ n̈ ü m̀ а̃
Lawrence was shocked beside me.
However, that is the reality.
There are indeed aspects that cannot be helped as something normal for a country, but the appeal and unifying power of the Alber Royal Family have continued to weaken generation by generation.
At present, they are only competing with the Noble Faction armed with the fact that more than half of the military side belongs to the Royal Faction and the power of House Drake is extremely great.
Although things have looked peaceful in recent years, we are currently in a dangerous situation like walking on a tightrope, where it would not be strange for a rebellion to occur at any time.
“Ku... kuku... ahahaha! I see, so you can say such a thing so easily, Geralt.”
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“Is something wrong?”
“No, you are not wrong at all. I thank you for an answer beyond my expectations, Geralt Drake.”
Saying that, Prince Victor walked away while laughing loudly.
Lawrence and I unconsciously looked at each other.
“What is with him?”
“Who knows...? More importantly, just how much trouble do you have to pick with the royal family before you are satisfied!?”
Е̃ ǹû mа̄
“I am not picking a fight at all. He himself told me from the beginning to answer honestly, did he not?”
“That may be true... but nobles do not act like that, do they!?”
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“Calm down. In the end, Prince Victor laughed loudly, so if the ending is good, then everything is good.”
“Hah... do you not have any sense of fear...”
I ignored Lawrence’s complaint and quickly swept my gaze around.
It seemed we were currently in a building containing classrooms for learning supplementary subjects, such as the music room and the pharmacy room.
Еň ūṁа.і d
Among the classmates around me, some were chatting with others while some were paying serious attention, with the ratio being about fifty-fifty.
The leader of the group paying serious attention was, of course, Princess Cynthia.
Even so, is this half-hearted school tour, where even half the students are not listening, really all right?
Although it is useless for me, who leads the group of people not listening, to say that.
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“Can I have a moment?”
As I was looking around and only half-listening to the teacher’s explanation, a female student approached.
W̄ е bňо vеl̃ Е n̄ ŭm̄а
Since Prince Victor had also spoken to me earlier, I felt tired inside, thinking, “again?” But when I looked at the student, she was staring at us with an extremely displeased expression.
...More accurately, who is she? There is no one like this among my acquaintances.
Her Highness Princess Mia Davis from our class. She introduced herself just now, didn’t she? If not a single thing entered your head, then that self-introduction earlier had no meaning at all.
When I asked Lawrence beside me in a quiet voice, Lawrence answered with amazement.
Then, at the same time he told me her name, I remembered her figure during self-introduction.
Mia Wilhelm Davis.
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She is the Third Princess who came to this school as an exchange student from the Kingdom of Wilhelm, a neighboring country and ally of the Kingdom of Alber.
Her height is average or slightly shorter than that, and her chest is fairly small compared to Princess Cynthia’s.
Her slightly upturned eyes give off an impression of strong will, like when I first met Margaret.
Her bright pink hair tied into two tails is her defining feature.
“What business do you have? Your Highness Princess Davis. I am busy at the moment, so there is nothing for us to talk about.”
One might think how dare I show such an attitude to the princess of a neighboring country. However, although the Kingdom of Alber and the Kingdom of Wilhelm are allies, from the perspective of other nations, the Kingdom of Wilhelm is in a position similar to a vassal state.
Ẅе̂b n óv̊ е̃l̀ Ѐnum̂ а
In reality, the difference in national power between the Kingdom of Alber and the Kingdom of Wilhelm is extremely clear. She is here under the pretext of being an exchange student, but in reality, she is a hostage.
Although she is a member of another country’s royal family, within the Kingdom of Alber, she has only authority equivalent to an earl.
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“Oh my, even though we are classmates, you won’t even allow me to speak to you casually? You really are a narrow-minded top student.”
Although this school upholds meritocracy, just as the class fell silent when Prince Victor introduced himself earlier, in many cases, differences in status will not simply disappear.
However, the woman in front of me, regardless of the matter of my rumor and her weaker position compared to mine, used informal speech without hesitation toward me, the son of a marquis.
A slight interest in this girl named Mia arose inside me.
Е nǔm a . і̌ d̆
“If you have business, I will listen. It cannot be helped.”
“Thank you for that. There is only one thing I want to say. I absolutely hate people like you...! I will definitely bring you down! Do not think you can remain the top student forever!”
Saying that, the girl before me openly displayed her hostility.
Nobles often hide their true intentions and undermine one another behind the scenes, but this girl is so easy to read that it feels refreshing.
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Conveying her hostility too honestly and declaring war like this—wasn’t she truly foolish?
“Hmph... kuku... I see. You are an interesting person.”
E ñ um̃а̂ . і̆ ḋ
“Interesting...!? Are you mocking me!?”
“You may take it that way. If you are frustrated, become strong. After all, that is how the world currently is.”
“Ugh...! Remember this...!”
So said Mia, throwing out a line usually spoken by a side character before leaving. Seeing that, Lawrence approached with a wry smile.
“Both Princess Cynthia and that girl... you are really hated by girls, aren’t you?”
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“I do not care. I do not mind whether I am hated or liked.”
“It is best for you to stay calm like that. Although this is an adult matter, especially regarding that girl, please behave calmly.”
“Yes, you are right.”
Problems between nobles truly never end. It is already clear that dealing with a member of another country’s royal family will be extremely troublesome, no matter how close the relationship between the suzerain state and the vassal state may be.
However――
A princess from a weak country with pride, huh... this is quite interesting――
Е̌ ñ ú mа .ìd̊
I formed a smile in my heart. Let us add her to the list of kukkoro candidates――
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After touring the school building for about an hour, our Class S group stopped at a certain place. It was a special training ground that only Class S from each year could use.
“You will use this place for training hours. If you submit an application, this place can also be used after school hours end. The facilities are more complete than other training grounds, so make good use of it.”
All the students in the class entered to inspect it. However, I already knew what would happen after this.
“Finish the inspection and gather.”
Е̌ num̄a . і d
Together with the teacher’s words, the classmates gathered. I desperately held back my laughter while imagining what would happen now, causing my body to tremble slightly, and Lawrence looked at me with a questioning gaze.
“Now we will hold one mock battle. Geralt, Princess Cynthia. Step forward.”
That’s right. It is a tradition at this school that after inspecting the training ground, the final location of the school tour, the top student and the second-place student in the practical exam perform a mock battle. And this is a very suitable moment to execute the “Infinite Kukkoro Plan” toward Princess Cynthia.
In this battle, I will show the difference in our strength. However, it is not enough to simply defeat her and see kukkoro... because this is the “Infinite Kukkoro Plan.”
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When I stepped forward, Princess Cynthia also stepped forward in the same way. Then we stood side by side before Eric-sensei.
“This is only a light mock battle, but that does not mean you may hold back. As outstanding students, show your strength so you can become examples for everyone.”
W̄е̊b no v̇ӗl̄ Е̌ n̂ u̇ m а
“I understand.”
“Yes, I will use all my strength so that I can fight without bringing shame to the name of a princess of the Kingdom of Alber.”
The wooden practice swords were handed over by the teacher. These swords were exactly the same as those used during the entrance exam, where the length and weight could be chosen from several types, but it seemed the teacher already understood the proper size. There was a sword with the weight and length just right for me.
We stood in the center of the training ground, while the other classmates sat in a slightly elevated place like spectator seats. The referee was the teacher.
“I still do not believe that you are the top student. Therefore... I will prove it in this battle. That a sword without justice has no strength.”
“I see. In that case, I will also prove something. Let me show you that what is necessary to become strong is not justice.”
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How was that!? That line!? Very villain-like! A line denying justice is only used by villains, right? My path of kukkoro does not end with Princess Cynthia. I must build my character as a villain firmly.
“Is the conversation finished? Princess Cynthia.”
“Yes. Thank you. What we should exchange after this is not words, but swords, so you may begin anytime.”
“I may also begin anytime.”
The two of us took our stances with our respective swords. The smile that always adorned Princess Cynthia’s face had disappeared completely, and she stood here as a warrior. Even from my position, I could feel her extremely high concentration, and her sharp gaze looked very gallant and beautiful.
“Geralt! Do your best~!”
W ěb̊ñò v ѐl Е nu m̌ ӑ
“Hahaha! I will witness your strength with my own eyes! Cynthia, use everything you have!”
The voices of Lawrence and Prince Victor could be heard. Both of them seemed extremely pleased. More accurately, even though Prince Victor did not call my name directly, wouldn’t it be fine for him to cheer me on? Well, for me, this is also entertainment, so whatever.
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“Then... Begin!”
At that moment, Princess Cynthia closed the distance in an instant. Although I was surprised by an explosive power beyond what I expected from a woman, I did not panic at all. I calmly blocked the slash she swung. Margaret using Masou was far faster than this. This was only the beginning.
“It seems... you did not obtain it through bribery.”
“Of course, right? There is no way someone with such a good face as mine would do such a thing.”
Е̂ ñ u̇ m а́ .і́ ḋ
“Tch! Shameless...! If that good face is real, then what do those rumors mean?”
Princess Cynthia created distance again by stepping back with an annoyed face. Does she not like my face?
That is very pleasing.
Please continue hating me like this.
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“You will not come forward? This is your chance to defeat the top student, you know?”
“I will do it even without you telling me. Please stop that attitude of looking down on others.”
Е ńú mа . і̊ d
“Please forgive my insolence.”
The close-range sword fight began again.
During the entrance exam, I only saw her briefly, but the princess before me is a fairly skilled sword user.
I can feel her true ability, not merely an evaluation granted because of her status as a princess.
If this were me when I was around eight years old, just after becoming an inheritor of all the secrets of the Akatsuki Style, I might have been pushed back even using Masou.
“Princess Cynthia.”
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“Wha... t...! We are...! In the middle...! Of a battle...!”
“Who is your teacher? Although you cannot reach my level, you have clean and beautiful sword swings.”
“Those words are unnecessary...! Besides...! I have no obligation... to answer... your question...!”
Princess Cynthia’s attacks grew even fiercer.
Her figure fighting while fluttering her beautiful, silky blond hair truly was the embodiment of the Princess Knight who appears in stories.
Even now, my body was cheering with joy at being able to see her gallant figure from the best VIP seat in the world.
Е̊ nu ṁ а
“I see. If you do not wish to tell me, I am not that interested either, so it is fine.”
“If you keep looking down on me like that...! You will suffer the consequences!”
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“!?”
As we were pushing against each other with our swords, a sudden sharp kick flew toward me.
Although it was released from an unstable position, the kick was extremely sharp, and I reflexively extended my left arm to block it.
A dull pain spread together with the impact, but that was better than being hit in the vital solar plexus.
W̆e b nòv е̃l̄ Е̇n u m а̄
An unexpected attack that made use of the flexibility unique to a woman’s body, which would be difficult for a man’s body to perform.
I could only say that she was truly impressive.
“Ugh... You can block that too, huh...”
“That is a little improper, Princess Cynthia. If your legs behave badly, will you not be scolded by your brother?”
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“Quiet...! Please be silent...!”
It seemed my guess hit the mark, because she turned her face away slightly.
Еñ ů m̄ā
Is her brother actually quite frightening?
“Ahahaha! What is wrong, Geralt! I am looking forward to seeing your strength, so hurry up and show your spirit! Hahaha!”
“That’s not like you, Geralt~! You were completely careless just now~!”
Mocking cheers from the First Prince and the son of an earl flew toward me from somewhere.
Since there was no point responding to those two, I ignored them and faced Princess Cynthia again.
I think Princess Cynthia’s side where her feelings easily show on her expression is very charming as a woman and very suited to satisfying my desire to see kukkoro, but as a member of the royal family, isn’t that a little concerning? That was my worry.
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“Haah!”
I firmly blocked Princess Cynthia’s sword as she attacked again.
Let us make her a little angry, thinking that if she takes the bait, it will be fortunate.
“Princess Cynthia, do you know a sweet little pink flower garden?”
“Yes? What are you suddenly talking about?”
“No, no, just small talk. That flower garden was not only pink, but also had a small white point that served as its highlight.”
Е́ n̆üm̀ а̂ . і̂ d
Princess Cynthia tilted her head suspiciously.
Well, it was only natural for her to wonder what I was suddenly talking about while we were crossing swords.
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Even I would doubt the sanity of my opponent if they suddenly said something like this in the middle of a fight.
“It was a little in the middle of the spreading pink, but that white sparkle was truly wonderful.”
“Are you sane? Don’t tell me you intend to seduce me?”
“I would never dare do something so impudent. It is just that... I unconsciously saw an adorable little bear.”
Ẃ ē b̃ n̊ov̊ е_ľ Ѐnum̊ а
When I said that, Princess Cynthia’s face immediately turned red.
She must have understood what I was talking about.
She glared sharply at me, her face red all the way to her ears.
“You... truly are the worst man...!”
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“...Isn’t that statement a little unreasonable? It was a situation that could not be helped, you know.”
Most of the classmates began whispering because they did not understand what we were talking about.
Ẃ ê b̌.n̈ о v̂ е ľ Ê ň.u m̈_а̂
However, Prince Victor, who fully understood what I had said, was laughing loudly while clutching his stomach.
“Ku... kuku... It truly could not be helped. Ahahaha! Give up! Cynthia! What happened just now was not Geralt’s fault!”
Although I am in no position to say this, do you not have a heart?
If you really are her brother, defend her!
What is the point of defending me!
“I cannot believe I was seen by someone like you...! Aniue as well, prepare yourself later...!”
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Hearing that, Prince Victor stopped laughing and sat in seiza.
Then he wore a serious face with very good posture.
So the balance of power leans more toward the younger sister, huh.
Well, Princess Cynthia is indeed stronger, after all.
“Because this is a situation that could not be helped, I would like you to forgive me, but...”
“I will absolutely not forgive you.”
Е ṅŭ m ā . īď
Princess Cynthia is currently wearing a uniform.
In short, she is wearing a skirt.
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The moment she kicked, without even having time to think with my sixth sense, I used Masou on my eyes to strengthen my dynamic vision.
And I saw it.
There was a flower garden made of pink cloth decorated with a sweet little white ribbon.
And a small bear carefully and neatly embroidered in the lower-left corner, not in the middle of the cloth like what often appears in manga or the like.
Ẇ е b̃_n о.v̀еl Е̄nu̇ m а
Because I had experienced something similar in the past, no, thanks to that experience, I unconsciously used Masou.
This really was a situation that could not be helped.
“I will absolutely not forgive you. I will end this battle with my next attack.”
Princess Cynthia kept her distance and once again took her stance with her sword.
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In her eyes, reason and anger coexisted.
However, there was one thing I very much wanted to ask Princess Cynthia before ending the battle.
W е̄b́n̊ о̂v̇е l̀ Еn.u m̈а
“Princess Cynthia. May I ask one thing?”
“......It depends on the question.”
“I do not mind that.”
This was a question born purely from curiosity and had nothing to do with the “Infinite Kukkoro Plan.”
But... I truly wanted to ask it.
“For you... what is justice?”
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This question was thrown out at an inappropriate time, where it would not be strange if she became angry because I was interrupting the battle.
I did not know whether she would answer, but I wanted to ask.
“I never expected a question like that to come from your mouth.”
“I am a little curious.”
When I said that, Princess Cynthia lowered her sword.
And looked straight into my eyes.
Ё n̊ uṁ а̇. і d̃
“Justice for me... huh.”
“Yes. If you are willing to tell me, I would very much like to know.”
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“I do not mind. Helping the weak and bringing down the strong. My sword exists for someone who asks for help. Becoming strong so that I can help and protect someone. That is my justice.”
Ah...
So it really is like that, huh.
For me, if I can protect the family I love and the people of the territory familiar to me, that is enough, and I have never thought of protecting someone whose name I do not even know.
W̃é b̀ n о v_еl̀ Е n̄uṁ.а̃_
But this princess said it calmly.
She sincerely spoke such a lofty ideal from the bottom of her heart.
But no, precisely because of her sincerity toward such a lofty ideal, she radiated a dazzling light.
Precisely because she is someone who longs for that lofty ideal from the bottom of her heart.
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I like her even more...! I will definitely make the “Infinite Kukkoro Plan” succeed against her...! That is my form of support for her.
“.........I see. Thank you for telling me.”
Ŵ.e bnӧv е l̆ Е̊ nû m а_
“Do you dislike it? My wish.”
“No, allow me to say from the very bottom of my heart that it is something very noble and beautiful. It is just that... it seems we will never truly see eye to eye.”
“That is very unfortunate.”
Saying that, the two of us simultaneously took our stances with our respective swords.
As if each of us wanted to end the battle with this, our concentration rose even further.
Earlier, there had been plenty of mocking cheers and excited shouts, but now silence ruled the place.
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“I am coming.”
“Please do.”
At the same time, we kicked the ground and closed in on each other.
As the distance shortened, the reading of range before our swords crossed began.
How would the opponent act, and how would I deal with it?
If I misread the range, I would lose.
Е ñ u m̆ a
Because each of us understood that, attacks continued without showing a large opening to decide the timing for releasing a technique.
In terms of strength, I am superior... Princess Cynthia has more attacks... If I swing my sword with full power but miss, she will launch a technique and the battle will end. I have no choice but to fully defend.
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Because I was not using Masou, our speed was balanced, and I struggled to launch an attack.
However, the moment my opponent uses a technique, that will be my chance.
Seen from the side, it may seem like I am being pushed back, but because I am perfectly blocking all of my opponent’s attacks, the one consuming more stamina is Princess Cynthia, who is attacking.
It could be said that I am the one with the advantage.
Е ñ ǔ ṁӓ
“Hup! Haah! Yaa!”
“What is wrong, Princess? Are you not starting to tire?”
“Quiet!”
Saying that, Princess Cynthia retreated several steps.
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I could have chased her, but in any case, she was taking a stance to release some technique.
I immediately decided that if I advanced recklessly, I would be the one to lose.
Ӗ ṅum̃ å. i.d
I planted my feet firmly in that spot and took my stance with my sword.
“Alber Swordsmanship...”
“Akatsuki Style, Slashing Technique...”
Now then... how will she act? Princess Cynthia!
I sharpened my nerves so that I could deal with whatever technique my opponent launched.
The one who moved first was Princess Cynthia.
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Her step was deeper than I expected.
And from that step, she leapt upward in an instant.
Low...! Is this an attack that uses flexibility, like that kick earlier!?
“Flying Form! Float Slash!”
“Moonlight Strike.”
The moment Princess Cynthia’s sword, swung upward, and my sword, swung downward, collided directly, a roaring sound echoed.
Еn̈u m̆а̇ . і́ d
Together with a fierce gust of wind, one sword was blown away and fell to the ground with a metallic clatter.
“That is enough. This battle is won by Geralt Drake.”
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Sensei’s merciless call echoed through the training ground.
I let out a breath and lowered my wooden sword.
“I... lost...”
Princess Cynthia fell weakly to her knees.
Е̌ṅ u m̀á . і d̊
Her face was lowered, so her expression could not be seen.
However, from her figure and voice, her tremendous frustration was obvious.
“Let us call this a good battle.”
I knelt in front of Princess Cynthia.
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Then I slowly touched her chin and gently lifted it.
With eyes blending anger, helplessness, and frustration, Princess Cynthia glared sharply at me.
W е̃ b̈.n̆ оv ė l Еn ûm а
At that moment, a sensation difficult to put into words crawled up my spine.
“Ugh...! To lose to someone like you... to a sword that has no justice...”
Will she perform kukkoro!?
Will it finally appear before me!?
I desperately restrained my grin and extended my hand to Princess Cynthia.
“With this, you have understood quite well, have you not? That what is necessary for the sword is not justice.”
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Princess Cynthia harshly slapped away my hand and stood up.
Then she turned around and began walking.
Ku... kuku...! She truly is an extraordinary talent! Wonderful! A real kukkoro indeed has irreplaceable value no matter how many doujinshi are stacked together!
This is truly wonderful.
Combining my previous life and my current life, I have never felt such great joy of living as I did at that moment.
That is how wonderful Princess Cynthia was.
Ë n ů m̆ а̄
No matter how much gratitude I express to the King and Queen who gave birth to Princess Cynthia, it will never be enough.
Although it is a little unfortunate that this time I could not see kukkoro, I already saw a good expression, so let us save the main event as enjoyment for later.
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“...Sensei, please excuse me.”
Princess Cynthia stopped walking and said that while still keeping her back to us.
Sensei let out a small sigh and nodded.
“After all, today was already planned to be dismissed after this. Make sure you do not leave anything behind or arrive late tomorrow.”
W̌ еb n̆о̇v̂ ё_l Ën ŭ m а
“...I understand.”
Princess Cynthia walked away from the training ground without looking back.
I trembled from the bottom of my heart upon seeing that figure.
Tears of emotion almost spilled out, and I desperately held them back.
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Kukuku... Ahahahahahahahaha! I will absolutely not let you go! Princess Cynthia!
I formed one grin and walked toward Lawrence and the others――
Еn um̄ а̂. id̆
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~Cynthia’s Side~
“The violent noble son, huh?”
The first time I heard that rumor was at a party one year before the military academy entrance exam.
It was a casual party where only families close to or friendly with the royal family, called the Royal Faction, were gathered.
I happened to overhear what a noble daughter attending the party was discussing.
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“Y-Your Highness Princess Cynthia. Thank you very much for inviting me this time.”
“Good afternoon. Rather than that, may I also listen to that story?”
“Y-yes. Of course.”
I decided to join the conversation in order to hear the story.
For my sake, since I arrived later, the noble daughter told it from the beginning.
“Actually, lately, there is someone being called the violent noble son because he attacked and injured the son of Earl Morn.”
Е́ n̄ǔ m̆а̂
“Who is that person?”
“The heir of House Drake, Geralt Drake-sama.”
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When I heard that name, my head hurt a little.
House Drake is a famous noble family that no one in the Kingdom of Alber does not know, and it is the family that controls the entire military side and possesses the greatest power within the Royal Faction.
Their power is so great that they are no longer called the Royal Faction, but secretly referred to as the Drake Faction.
The spread of a rumor like this about the heir of that family could only be described as a very heavy blow to the royal family.
Е̊ ṅ ŭm̆ а.і d̃
“What exactly happened for things to become like that?”
“They say Earl Morn’s son, David, was suddenly challenged to a duel while passing through the Drake territory. However, many other rumors are circulating, and not one has any basis, so everyone is in a confused situation. But it seems the fact that Earl David’s son and Geralt-sama dueled is true.”
“I see... something like that...”
I thanked the noble daughter who had told me the story and left that place.
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I felt impatient, thinking I had to inform Aniue immediately, but I could not simply leave in the middle of the party.
Holding the story from just now in my heart, I returned to the party, and immediately after the party ended, I went straight to see Aniue.
Е̄ n̊ u̇ mа̊
However, Aniue smiled wryly and nodded his head.
“The violent noble son? Ah, if it is that rumor, it has already reached my ears. Father also knows.”
“What...! Then why did you not tell me?”
“Because there was no need to tell you. Even if you know about this matter now, there is nothing you can do. Besides, I do not want to create trouble with House Drake over something foolish like this.”
Does Aniue mean to say that it cannot be helped because they are House Drake...! Besides, I cannot believe I am the only one who did not know...!
I became slightly annoyed at Aniue’s words, which sounded as though he were currying favor with House Drake.
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Furthermore, because I myself was not directly involved in politics, Aniue’s words made sense, and that also frustrated me slightly.
This older brother of mine is truly always rational about everything.
Although he is a kind older brother as family, he has a strict side when we interact as prince and princess.
“...Please forgive my insolence. I will excuse myself.”
“Yes, do so. And I will give you one piece of advice.”
“...What advice?”
Еn̆ u ṁ а .îď
“You have not seen anything. You merely feel as though you have understood. Carve that into your head.”
“...I understand.”
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With Aniue’s words still ringing in my head, I returned to my room.
Then time passed, and the first day of moving into the dormitory arrived.
I was heading to the military academy in a carriage together with Aniue.
“It seems Aniue is in a good mood.”
Е̃ ń ŭ m.а
“Does it look that way?”
“Yes. Aniue’s face is the same as usual, but for some reason, you seem happy.”
A truly trivial change that could only be understood because we are twins.
Aniue, who usually speaks with nobles without showing his true intentions, for some reason seemed happy today.
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“Hahaha! So you noticed, huh. No, I am simply impatient to meet someone I want to meet.”
“Since when did Aniue have a mistress?”
Ẁ ѐb ňо̊ v ӗľ Ӗ ṅù m̀â
“I have not made any mistress at all. I am merely looking forward to meeting Geralt Drake.”
When that name was mentioned, I unconsciously frowned.
One year had passed since then, but the rumor about the violent noble son still had not disappeared.
Even when we met at the entrance exam, I only had the impression that he was a strange man I disliked.
His playful smiling expression somehow gave me chills.
“Your face looks as though you are asking why I want to meet him.”
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“That is only natural.”
“When I first met him, I unconsciously felt intimidated. He must be hiding something great within himself.”
“!”
Aniue is acquainted with Geralt Drake.
However, this is the first time Aniue has given such an evaluation of another person.
“I want to see just how insane that person is in the same class. That is all.”
Еn ũm а . і d
“I see...”
“Well, you will soon understand too. He is a man who is not boring to watch.”
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“I am not expecting anything like that.”
I quietly let out a sigh, feeling dizzy at Aniue’s strange interest.
However, when we arrived at the school, I was inevitably forced to realize it.
Because――
Ẅ ёb̀ňо v еl Е ń umа̂
“What...!? I... am in second place...!?”
The name at the very top of the ranking board was not mine.
Furthermore, the one who occupied first place with the highest score in history was that man.
The fact that I had lost to the violent noble son made me feel extremely frustrated.
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“Hoo, you worked hard, Cynthia. Even so, Geralt Drake truly is extraordinary.”
“Why... did I lose to that man...”
E nu m̌ а̇
“You should confirm something like that with your own eyes instead of asking someone else. We will become companions who study together in the same class. There will be many opportunities for that.”
“...Yes.”
Then, just as Aniue said, the opportunity soon came.
In the middle of the school tour on the first day of lessons, I had to hold a mock battle with that man.
The two of us faced each other directly while holding wooden practice swords.
“I still do not believe that you are the top student. Therefore... I will prove it in this battle. That a sword without justice has no strength.”
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“I see. In that case, I will also prove something. Let me show you that what is necessary to become strong is not justice.”
This man...! Both from his body structure and the way he stands, no matter how I look at it, he is not a beginner, but someone strong... I must not let my guard down and must use all my strength...
I reminded myself of that and fought with all my strength from the beginning.
Even so――
Why... why is this man so strong...!? No matter how much I attack, no matter how much I try to shake him, he does not budge at all, like a wall...!
I thought my attacks would reach him.
W̆ѐbṅо̄ vė l̃ Е ñūm а
I thought the sword I had desperately polished for the sake of justice would surely succeed.
Even so, there was a decisive difference in strength there, as though a small child were fighting an adult.
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If seen by a third party, perhaps it looked balanced or as though I was pressing him, but I myself, who was fighting this man, understood the difference in strength between us more clearly than anyone else.
I will definitely pay him back...! I cannot let it end like this!
“Alber Swordsmanship... Flying Form! Float Slash!”
“Akatsuki Style, Slashing Technique... Moonlight Slash.”
Wё b̂n̈ o̊ v̊ еl̀ Ёňu mа
One final full-power attack that staked all the effort I had put in until now.
However, that sword never reached that man, and my sword was knocked away easily and mercilessly.
The sword that flew away seemed to move in slow motion, and I could only stare in shock at the sword as it fell with a clinking sound.
“That is enough. This battle is won by Geralt Drake.”
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“I lost...”
Strength left my body, and I unconsciously fell to my knees.
W.е b n̆ ö v́ еl̄ Е n_u̇ m̂ а̃
Frustration.
That one word filled my entire being.
Even though I had staked my pride, in the end I was humiliated to the point that he talked about the pattern of my underwear, and I lost without being able to do anything, as easily as twisting a baby’s arm.
That unchangeable reality weighed so heavily on me that I could do nothing.
“Let us call this a good battle.”
Saying that, Geralt Drake knelt in front of me and gently lifted my chin with his hand.
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His handsome face was more irritating than anything.
However, the only thing I could do as the one who had lost was glare at him sharply as an outlet for my defeat.
I knew myself that I looked pathetic and shameful.
However, if I did not at least do that much, my heart felt as though it would break easily.
Before my tears could fall, I slapped away Geralt Drake’s hand, stood up, and began walking.
My underwear was seen by a man like that... My justice and pride were crushed as well... How pitiful I am...
Wе b́ǹо̌v̀ē l̇ Е̃ ñ ůḿä
I could not forgive my own helplessness.
I could not forgive this pathetic and powerless self.
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“I will definitely defeat that man...! Definitely with my own hands...!”
With that resolve in my heart, I looked up so that my tears would not fall――
