I Killed an Academy Player - Chapter 59

[ Suspicious… (4) ]

On the day of the party. I put on my suit and shoe watch and stood in front of the mirror.

“…It’s so comfortable.”

It’s not that I didn’t have the opportunity to wear a suit in my previous life or in previous episodes. Because I dressed up in my own style whenever I had an interview or met royal family members or high-ranking officials.

Still, my main job is still a knight. As a fighter, I wasn’t leisurely enough to invest money in a suit.

‘I went to a local tailor shop wearing ready-made clothes that cost 70 silver coins.’

Ah… So the second princess gave me a separate gold medal? Don’t dress rudely?

“I bought it with a lot of intention.”

The suit I’m wearing right now is just one platinum coin. Including the watch and shoe ties, it costs about one and a half platinum coins.

The scary thing is that what Marie bought me doesn’t end with this. The problem is when it accumulates to the point where it doesn’t feel weird to wear it for the rest of your life.

How do I carry this?

“Corin! Are you ready?”

“yes.”

Marie’s room connected to the Verdant Room. The connecting door opened and Marie appeared.

“Oh…”

I gasped.

From glass shoes so transparent that the floor shows through, to stockings and dresses with ivory and water-colored accents here and there.

Is the bold exposure of shoulders and cleavage an expression of absolute confidence?

Unlike usual, Marie’s face showed signs of powdering.

The makeup that adorns her already white skin makes Marie sparkle like a starry night.

“What do you think? It arrived today!”

Marie, with both hands covered in pure white opera gloves, grabbed the hem of her dress and gently lifted it and spun around.

It was fresh and mysterious, like a dancing fairy.

To be honest, I am proud.

If I hadn’t saved this girl, I would never have had the chance to see her like this today.

The people of the South would have lost their beloved princess.

“It was worth it.”

“huh?”

Marie tilts her head. I approached her without hesitation.

“If you have a beautiful lady in front of you, it is polite for a gentleman to kiss her and ask her to dance. “Night Corin.”

I heard it said in the previous episode. Here, it would be etiquette to do the duty of a gentleman.

I gently held Marie’s opera gloved hand and looked up at her from a lower perspective.

“Would you please allow me to have the first dance today Lady?”

“Uh huh…! Tsk! Ah?!”

Marie’s red face is visible. Even the corners of his ears were red and he seemed completely immune.

It’s cute.

“I’m going to ask for a dance like this today, so I hope you accept it.”

“Huh? Yes! Yes! That’s how it is! Yes! Assassin! I’ll definitely get it!”

Behind Marie’s back. The maids, who were in the middle of dressing up, can be seen agreeing.

“…As expected of a player.”

“The lady was bitten by a swallow.”

“Isn’t it dangerous? I heard you’re ready to give me everything, including your liver and gallbladder.”

Even with the knight’s excellent hearing, it was difficult to understand the maids’ conversation. Conversing in near silence is not a common skill.

Sometimes something about a real estate inn comes up… Am I interested?

After all, there’s nothing better than real estate when it comes to making money. Real estate is an undefeated legend!

I’ll have to recommend investing later.

“Now then, shall we leave?”

“Uh oh! I’ll ask for an escort.”

“It’s okay, miss.”

“Don’t be like that…!”

“Then shall I call you Princess of the Potato Empire?”

“……??”

I was just intrigued.

“Anyway, don’t call me by a nickname! I’m your senior, so listen to me!”

“Of course, princess.”

“Corrin you…!”

Marie patted me and hit my arm… and honestly, it hurt. Marie’s strength is no joke…

Anyway, we boarded the cabin of Marie-senpai’s giant beast, Hresvelg, and headed to the count’s castle in the south.

Hey, it takes a few days to ride a carriage, but with this guy, it only takes a few hours. relaxing.

“I need to hit one of these guys.”

“Huh? Shall I give it to you?”

“…Don’t say things like that. It’ll spoil the child.”

I’m even more scared because I think this sister will really give it to me if I ask for it.

In fact, even if you receive it, you cannot use it. It’s the same with the Wyvern, but there’s nowhere to park a large beast like Hresvelg.

For security reasons, Tamed Flying Beasts are prohibited from entering Merkava City.

“We’ll get off halfway and take the carriage.”

“Can’t I just jump?”

Just like airborne troops! This is something I have done often in previous episodes.

“No! If you do that, the fit of your dress and your hair will be ruined.”

“A wizard of the senior level would be able to stop all of that.”

“And everyone else is surprised! That’s not good manners.”

“That’s true too.”

Anyway, after landing in a suitable field, we took the Dunareff family’s carriage that was waiting in advance on time and headed to the castle.

“Ah, Lady Marie! Welcome!”

Count Cassius, who must have been waiting for Marie desperately, rushes in when he sees Dunareff’s golden potato flower emblem.

‘Was that guy that kind of guy?…’

Is he really the guy who said he wouldn’t open the castle gate if he didn’t catch Mr. Serpent?

“Hello, Count Cassius!”

“You came to visit as you promised. We, Blandria, welcome your visit!”

Count Cassius, who said so, led us to the side of the road where we were queuing up during inspection at the entrance to the castle, and allowed us to pass with a free pass.

“Oh my, it’s really Lady Marie.”

“It was just as rumored that the Dunarev family was coming.”

“I guess Count Blandria is doing well.”

I’ve realized it the past few days, and it’s no exaggeration to say that the Dunareff family’s influence in the south is absolute.

Not only does he have an unprecedented farm size of 2 million hectares, but he is also the de facto ruler of 25 cities and a magnate who dominates the distribution network on the continent.

Archipelago, the home of Count Cassius, is not under the Kingdom of El Ras, but the cooperation of the Dunarev family is absolutely necessary to run a distribution business on the continent.

In such a situation, the eldest daughter of the Dunarev family was invited to the count’s party and she accepted? The green light has been given to the Blandria family, and they can now dream of a prosperous future.

‘It’s definitely more beneficial to see Marie’s face than to catch Mr. Serpent.’

Mr. Serpent is a problem that can be solved by roasting the Guardian Association with money, but moving the princess of the empire is not something that can be done with money.

“Ugh…”

“What’s wrong, Corin?”

“I just realized once again that Marie-senpai is amazing.”

“Really? Ahem! Corrin’s senior is such an amazing person!”

He presses Marie’s nose.

“What’s wrong?”

“I didn’t know that the senior’s nose was so high in the sky.”

“I’m still okay, aren’t I?”

“Well, that’s true. You are the princess of the Potato Empire.”

“…It’s a good name, but I’m just making fun of it, so I honestly don’t know if I should like it.”

Oh, what a girl who loves potatoes.

As we arrived inside and unpacked our luggage, Marie tilted her head.

“Did you get Corrin’s weapon?”

“What about your senior?”

Aside from the spear wrapped in cloth, Marie doesn’t see any special equipment.

“Just in case you don’t know, I put it on the wagon.”

“But I’m not sure if it’s okay to carry a weapon.”

“Guardians actually like it when they carry weapons. They think it’s cool. Above all, they never know when they might end up fighting monsters.”

“Aha~”

Although you can’t carry a weapon to the banquet hall.

“Duchess Marie! Sir Knight Corrin Locke! You are entering!”

Anyway, as the door opens with a loud introduction from the attendant, the ornately decorated venue comes into view.

The crystal chandeliers are studded with luminous stones here and there, the windows are all made of stained glass, and the tapestries are engraved with the Blandria family emblem and symbols of the southern region.

“Uh…”

“What’s wrong, Corin?”

“it’s nothing.”

It was very different from the previous episode. First of all, the items were all new and more luxurious than those seen in the previous episode. Did they really get renovated just because they came to Marie?

“Oh, are you Lady Marie?”

“You were recently promoted to semi-special wizard, right?”

“Semi-special? Then isn’t it actually the same level as the swordsman Runia Arden?”

“That’s right. The Dunareff family is so good I’m dying.”

“My son will be entering Merkava next year… shall we give it a try?”

“Wouldn’t it be difficult? I heard there are so many marriage proposals coming in that the warehouse is piling up.”

“Anyway, who is that male partner?”

Marie’s mere appearance caused a huge stir and shook the banquet hall.

At the academy, it was less because we were all the same students, but in the South, our home ground, we could say that our position was absolutely absolute.

Soon, all the important visitors gathered and the host, Cassius, began to greet the audience from the podium.

“This is Count Cassius Blandria. I would like to thank the distinguished guests who participated in our family’s party today, and I am especially grateful to Lady Marie Dunareff for gracing the occasion.”

As expected, Count Cassius falls down after mentioning Marie. ah! I am this close to the Dunareff family! It seems like he’s showing off.

Marie waved and smiled at the crowd that was paying attention to her, and soon as the party began, the orchestra’s performance echoed through the banquet hall.

“Lady Marie. I am a countess from the Rotenan region——”

“The dress is so beautiful today. I bought a small top from Sebastian——”

Everyone, whether they were nobles or local officials, flocked to Marie. Marie skillfully started the conversation with a bright smile, and everyone smiled with satisfaction.

After all, it is a human capybara. It’s natural to talk and get people to like you.

“The social world is a place where swords made of tongues dance, Sir. “You always have to be careful about what you say and do.”

As the second princess said in the previous episode, the social world is a battlefield for swordsmen who can change at any moment, but that doesn’t seem to apply to Marie.

Well, unlike the royal palace, which has different political positions and powers, Dunaref’s power and reputation in the south are absolute.

‘Only in the South, Marie-senpai would be as good as untouchable.’

Is it natural that, unlike the center, there are no forces to keep in check?

I approached Marie, who was in the middle of a conversation, and whispered quietly to her.

“Senpai, let’s have some fun and then go to the office.”

“huh…!”

Marie and I were well armed. By the time the party is ready, I plan to talk to the Count and go to his office to find the weapon he entrusted to me.

Around the time when the orchestra’s performance began to change, a neat-looking young man came to Marie with Count Cassius.

“Lady Marie.”

A young man wearing gorgeous pure white knightly robes. It was your son, maybe?

“Count Cassius.”

“Are you enjoying the party? This is my son.”

“Hello, Blandria Youngsik.”

“This is Levent Blandria, my lady.”

Levent bent his back and raised his head. The guy’s sparkling eyes are directed at Marie.

“Haha, he is my son, but he is a knight with exceptional skills. He was recently promoted to semi-first level knight.”

Oh, he’s a semi-first-class engineer… He looks like he’s still in his early 20s, but he’s someone I’d call a genius.

“I see…! Congratulations!

” “Compared to Lady Marie, it’s not enough.”

Levent trembled humbly. Count Cassius cleared his throat and cheered up.

“Huh, then I’ll go greet the other distinguished guests. Let’s leave out the old people so that the young people can hang out with the young people.”

Oh~ At Count Cassius’s subtle recommendation, Marie naturally started a conversation with Count Yeongsik of Levent.

“You’re attending Merkava Academy, right? I am also from Merkava. Have you still corrected Instructor Harmon?”

“You were a senior! Yes, I know these days too! And he teaches me strictly.”

“Haha, it’s still the same. If you don’t mind being rude, can I speak comfortably to my junior?”

“Of course, senior.”

“Then I will treat you comfortably from now on.”

Levent naturally narrowed the distance. He began to subtly flirt while having a normal conversation.

“Vacation is Just started, right? If it’s okay, would you like to take a look at our family’s salt mine? The inside of the mine, which is carved out of rock salt, is as pretty and beautiful as Marie’s junior.” ”

Oh, it’s in my house too. About 20.”

“Huh? Ah…there is this? Well, the beach I recently purchased is famous for its emerald color. There…”

“Wow~! Mom said she sold the corner land, but you bought it from your senior?” ”

I see… That’s the resort that’s been under construction recently?”

“That’s right! I heard that since there is no construction work these days, they will do some work to develop a tourist attraction to give them some work. I also have a director position there!”

“……I see. Oh, do you like looking at stuffed animals made of monsters? With the monsters I caught at home——”

“I like it! My father even created a separate museum. Have you heard of the Dunareff taxidermy museum in every city? Those are the ones I caught! “Oh, I didn’t hear what you said.”

“Oh, no. “Nothing…”

Stop it, Marie! Levent’s life is already zero!!

What’s going on? Are you making up your mind now? There’s not a trace of malice on Marie’s face for that to be the case.

In front of the chrysalis . To brag about money just because of wrinkles, your wealth is incomparable, and to brag about dance, the opponent is a semi-special magician.

Unfortunately, there is probably no one on this continent who can brag about something in front of Marie.

But Levent does not give up and continues. He spoke up. There were already numerous hyenas targeting Marie around him.

They were openly sending their greedy gazes, but they did not dare to take action. He seemed to have realized that he had an overwhelming advantage compared to them.

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The sound of the orchestra slowly changing. Judging by the movement of those attending the party looking for partners, it is time to dance.

“Lady Marie, I am lacking in many ways…”

Levent quickly holds out his hand. There is no need to say what he means. Even Marie, who had been observing him somewhat obliviously, sensed this intention and turned her gaze toward me. The moment her gaze and mine were about to cross, someone blocked the gap and a young man suddenly intervened

. .

“Lady Marie! It’s called Galli of Londinium! I’ve always admired you! Would you like to have your first dance?”

“Oh~”

I thought you wouldn’t be able to talk to me because you were just sipping your drink and making eye contact, but you have quite a bit of spirit. Are you just about 20 years old?

“Lady Marie! Me too!”

“Please give me the honor of the first dance!”

“No! Me…!”

When the friend named Gali burst out in laughter, men rushed at him like hyenas from all over. Marie was embarrassed, unable to cope with the men coming at her all at once.

“Ah, that… that….”

Everyone’s spirit is good, but their manners are lacking.

The better option is for Marie to have her first dance with Levent, the host’s son… but in fact, it’s basic manners at a ball to have your first dance with your partner.

-Toggak Again,

“Marie.”

“Huh, Corin?”

As I approached, Marie became angry. She was furiously sending out a signal to quickly rescue herself from this predicament.

“You…”

“I’m Corin Locke. .”

“It’s Locke English. Lady Marie’s partner…”

I can feel Levent and other men immediately becoming wary after learning that I am Marie’s partner.

“Call me Lord Locke. “Because I’m not a noble.”

“…You’re not a noble?”

I’m saying this twice, but in this world, titles are closer to honorary positions.

In this world where centralization and separation of power from the military has already been completed, nobles are an old-fashioned class. They also have the power to tax. She has no right to train private soldiers.

A title without military power fundamentally has no power.

But even so, its role as a business card that shows social status remains. Just

looking at Marie, she has no interest in which title she will inherit. Don’t they go around with all kinds of adjectives?

In short, having a title meant that you were rich or in a high social position.

“Ha…”

An atmosphere of looking down on me was instantly formed. All the noblemen here were one of a kind. Since they are such gentlemen, one knight must be funny.

“This is Levent Blandria, a semi-first rank knight. Lord Locke. It looks like you’re Lady Marie’s classmate.”

I see you speak with a strong level of junior level 1. It’s cute.

“I’m a junior.”

“Ha~ I see. Did Lady Marie come to give her junior a good tour?” ”

There’s that, too.”

The name was that she was coming to see the Duke’s Castle.

“If Lady Marie’s junior is also my junior. Corin junior. If you don’t mind, I’d like to dance to your first dance. Would you please give in?”

If you sum up what he says, it is as follows. I am a junior level 1. And I am your senior. Once you have figured out the topic, just figure it out yourself. Translating

this socialite style of speaking is also tiring. How are all the princesses like this? I bought it.

Of course, there is only one thing I can say in return:

“I don’t like it.”