I Killed an Academy Player - Chapter 90

[ Master swordsman Aden (2) ]

If the representative family of the south is Dunaref, the representative family of the east is definitely Aden.

Guardians of the Polar Regions.

Since the founding of the Kingdom of El Ras, the western fertile soil where the church’s sacred sites, Zeruem and Zeon, are located, and the southern part where trade routes, including the archipelago, have been established.

On the other hand, the eastern and northern regions were the kingdom’s troubles and frontiers that could not be abandoned.

The North Kingdom, a united nation of barbarians, exists and has become the land of evil demons.

The East is not only in contact with the pagan empire, but also confronts the natural beauty of nature, with monsters constantly flocking from the barren land.

Have the eastern and northern regions been stable since the kingdom was founded?

does not exist.

Absolutely not.

So what is the reason why this eastern region has been able to survive until now?

Everyone in the kingdom will shout out the name of Aden with their mouths together.

“Lunia Lord has returned!!”

When the main gate of the main house opened with a loud roar, more than a thousand Aden disciples greeted us.

“Are you here, footnote!!”

“Are you here, footnote!!”

The sight of 1,000 people bowing deeply was a scene rarely seen even in movies.

“Umm…”

The words are a thousand words, and the black uniform fills the sight.

It is not usually dizzy as workers doing maintenance work on the roof of a tiled building or even servants walking around come in.

The first person to greet her is an old man dressed as a waiter. Despite his slender figure, the dagger worn at his waist proved that the old man was no ordinary person.

“Master Runia. Thank you for your hard work on hunting monsters.”

“What about the other group?”

“Except for Articles 13 and 19, they have returned.”

“Send a messenger falcon and find out the situation. Organize the groups with the least damage into a standby group.”

“Yes, and…”

The old prosecutor dressed as a waiter gazes in this direction. To be exact, it was Alicia next to me. Before he could say anything, Runia spoke.

“It’s my younger brother and his friends. Please give us the Sarangchae.”

“All right.”

“Arisha, you follow me.”

“Ah, yes…”

Alisha followed Runia, who had a cold look on her face with a cowed expression. Yuel must have been bothered by this as he touched my sleeve and asked.

“Where is Alisha going?”

“This is his house too. He must have his own room.”

“……is that so.”

“Guests, this way.”

Sarangchae arrived following the courier. We unpacked.

Two hours later, while we were resting in our respective rooms, the waiter who guided us came to us.

“Corin Locke. Lord Runia is looking for you.”

Okay, finally to the point. There was talk of marriage and a lot of questions. I need to get an explanation from her.

“This is Lord Runia’s palace.”

Runia’s palace was calm and strong, just like its owner’s personality.

However, the antique artwork that decorates the surrounding gardens and pond corridors expresses her position in Adenga.

Next party leader candidate. If it weren’t for Alisha… no, even if there was Alisha, she would be the actual next head of the family.

“Are you here?”

A royal palace hall that looks like something you would see in an old historical drama. Runia was standing there in the background.

I thought about it several times, but he is an upright person.

Perfectly upright posture as if it were made of iron, and long hair that falls beautifully.

Despite the voluptuous curves that the uniform does not cover, it makes one think of her as a general commanding the world rather than the softness of a woman.

“Sit down, though.”

“yes.”

As I sat down on the cushion, she poured the kettle into my teacup that had been prepared in advance.

“Okay, I’m turning eighteen soon.”

“Because I’m the same age as your younger brother.”

“I might ask, are you married?”

“Uh… I guess you didn’t?”

“Right.”

Runia picks up the teacup and pours the tea. Even that simple action is sturdy and doesn’t make a single noise.

“If you haven’t chosen a partner, would you consider marrying me?”

“…Are you serious?”

“Do I look like I have the temper to lie?”

Probably not. Yes… I’ve known this person for 3 years, but I’ve never seen him tell even the slightest lie, let alone a lie.

“Objectively, you are an excellent seed. Your talent in martial arts and your attitude to work hard are excellent. Your face is also a passing grade for my taste.”

“I didn’t know you had the personality to look at your face.”

“I am also a woman. I cannot see the face and body of the person who holds me at night. … Does he have sexual dysfunction? Then it is difficult.”

“Ah…!”

sister! Isn’t that too old-fashioned?

“What is your real intention? If you’re going to suddenly ask me to marry you, you need to explain that to me.”

“Oh my. At your age, isn’t it a healthy time to imagine marriage just by passing by? If a woman of my age were courting you, you should know how to accept it.”

“Most teenagers are stupid, but not so stupid that they decide to get married rashly.”

“Are you serious?”

“…Most of them.”

Well… Runia is a beauty.

The straight legs and feminine voluptuous lines of a top model make both cool and beautiful coexist.

Still, this is different. What is more important is the circumstances in which he was asked to come in as his son-in-law.

“Did you hear that Arisha became the Fifth Sword Master?”

“Yes, I heard.”

It was in the newspaper I read before leaving. Inauguration of the 5th Master of Swords, unknown to Alisha. That was the declaration of Geomje, the head of the previous clan and one who still exerts absolute influence over Aden.

“A senile old man suddenly appeared and declared. Appoint Arisha as the 5th Sword Lord.”

After listening to Runia, I roughly understood.

“Well, since you beat me in sword breaking, it was only a matter of time. I was planning to go through the process within the family and give you the second or third sword break after graduation, but….” The timing

was bad. Basically, the Sword Emperor Garand, who had been living a secluded life and had no idea where he was, suddenly appeared and appointed Arisha as the 5th Sword Lord.

That too, when there was a reporter who came to cover Aden.

“But what does Alisha becoming a Swordsman have to do with Runia-san’s courtship?”

“My supporters are excited because the old man made such a declaration. If you were the one who advised Alisha and came up with that ingenious plan, you would understand.”

I know what it feels like.

In the original Aden family, Runia’s position was unrivaled.

Although they were candidates for the same family head, Arisha was not even Runia’s opponent, both in terms of lineage and ability.

However, after the sword breaking incident, Runia’s position began to shake.

Because the alpha of the beast pack, who was thought to be the absolute strongest, was defeated.

“Is this an arranged marriage…?”

“That’s right. We’re in the process of confronting the eastern states’ leaders and renowned prosecutors.”

“It restores the position that was lost due to the arranged marriage. From a political perspective, it is a powerful move.”

“I don’t like that. I’m too good-looking to be a product in the marriage market.”

“So you want to make a false marriage contract with me?”

“Exactly.”

I get the general idea. But questions still remain.

“But who dares force Runia Aden to marry?”

To force an arranged marriage on the world’s Runia Aden. Could such a person exist?

“She is my mother.”

“Ah…”

They say there are no parents in the world who can beat their children, but at the same time, there is no child who can beat their parents.

* * * * As soon as

Alisha unpacked her belongings in her room at her home, she was distracted by the crowd of visitors.

“Miss Alisha! I’m someone who runs a dojo in the village below Palgaksan Mountain!”

“Miss, you remember me, right? I’ve seen you since you were little, and you’ve grown up!”

These were all faces I had never seen before, and they all had unfamiliar faces.

Arisha is evidence of an extramarital affair that does not even allow her to become a concubine. For that reason, it seemed as if it didn’t exist in the Arden family.

However, the atmosphere changed after breaking the sword with Arisha. The ‘what if’ atmosphere was visible since summer vacation.

But the reason such an overt approach is…

“I guess it’s because of the installment plan.”

A king-like being with an absolute position in Aden. Sword Emperor Garand Aden. He suddenly ordered that he be appointed as the Lord of the Five Swords.

“What on earth are you thinking…”

It’s been like that for a long time. Even though everyone was against it, Garland casually ignored their opinions and pushed himself as a candidate for successor.

It must have been from then on that she, who was already the outcast of the family, began to be even more checked and ignored.

“Miss, this is a sword made by our family…”

-Snap!

It was then. I opened the paper door of my room and someone came in.

Black hair as shiny as obsidian and sharp eyes. She was a beautiful woman who gave off a similar vibe to Runia.

“So Sophia…”

Sophia glares at the merchant samurai instructor who came to Arisha. Runia Arden’s biological mother and current head of the family, Jade Arden’s first wife.

“Is there anything else left to see?”

“Oh no!”

When she glances at them, the uninvited guests hurriedly leave the room in fear of being photographed. Soon, only Alicia and Sophia were left.

“Oh, mother…”

“Yeah, it’s been a while.”

Dark colored eyes look at Alisha.

A voice without intonation that matches the gaze.

From a long time ago, when Alisha met her gaze, he couldn’t stop shrinking.

“You must have heard the news. Your father appointed you as the head of the Five Swords.”

“Yes… but I…!”

“Father’s orders in Aden are absolute. They cannot be overturned because of your opinions.”

There is no criticism or criticism in Sophia’s voice. I just calmly recite the facts.

“As a member of the Fifth Sword Pavilion, you will have to work hard to protect the honor of your family and humanity.”

As Sophia said that, she put down a sword.

-Tuk!

A huge single-edged sword. It is a long sword that is slightly shorter than Arisha’s height.

“It is a commanding sword that is the symbol of each state. Select the personnel of the main house and improve their command and military skills during their stay.”

“……yes.”

Alicia does not refute. No, you can’t. The attitude of submission that I learned as a child, growing up, has not changed in the past or present.

Even if you know that you are not someone who can be accepted by these people in the end.

* * * *

Alicia trudged out of her room. I felt like I would only encounter uninvited guests if I stayed in the room, and I thought it would be better to at least train with Corin.

As I passed the annex where I lived and headed toward the Sarangchae, I heard a familiar voice.

“Okay then, think positively.”

“Well… it’s not a bad story.”

“Ah…”

Two familiar voices. When he realized that the owners were his half-sister and Corin, he inadvertently hid.

Alisha gazed at Runia carefully.

The cool expression on his face is slightly raised at the corners of his mouth, and his dry voice is more excited than usual.

A subtle expression of emotion that my sister rarely shows when she talks to someone who exchanges favors.

“Won’t you marry me?”

I suddenly remember what my sister said. I thought it was truly sister-like to say those words without context.

Is there some reason? Probably so. There’s no way my sister would have brought up something important like marriage without a reason.

However, if the reason was that there was no favor, that would not be the case.

I felt it since the midterm practical test, but Runia had both curiosity and favor towards Corin.

A desire for respect for warriors who have reached the level of a swordsman. Aside from that, if I didn’t like the man named Corin, I wouldn’t have made such a suggestion.

“…It’s a good thing.”

Arisha likes both of them.

Runia is his older half-sister who served as his mother when he was young. Although we are currently in an unwanted confrontation, I honestly hope she is happy.

Korin is also a special person to Alisha.

She believed in her talent, supported her, and helped her survive her sister’s followers.

Two such people are getting married. Two people you like become the closest relationship.

‘It suits him…’

Runia is the candidate to lead the swordsmen of Aden with her natural leadership and charisma, and Corin is a warrior and good-natured person with tremendous skills.

Unlike myself, who is lazy and timid.

These two people are compatible with each other and are people they like and respect.

It’s a good thing that two people like that are in a relationship.

Is it better to cheer?

I couldn’t quite figure that out.

I feel awkward, perhaps because I am happy or because I am embarrassed by the sudden announcement of marriage.

* * * *

Three days have passed since we arrived in Aden.

In the meantime, Yuel collected information from the spirits about the ‘Forest of Monsters’ across the border that Aden defends, and Arisha was busy saying hello here and there.

Now that they have become a footnote in the 5th Kengak, they seem to be busy with administrative tasks such as organizing personnel and transferring authority.

Now, what have I been doing all this time?

“Did you have fun today? The actor in the troupe had a better voice than I expected.”

“I guess the catchphrase ‘Heavenly Voice’ wasn’t all that hype.”

“No, more than that, Corin. I hope you had fun.”

“Uh… yes. It was a different experience and fun.”

“Hmm, that’s it. The most important thing is that you have fun.”

“…….”

The way back to the original home. I see servants sweeping the yard. They glanced at us, but Runia seemed not to care and kissed the back of my hand.

“Today was a fun day.”

“…Isn’t it my role as a man to kiss the back of your hand?”

“Hmm… I behaved as I did with my ladies. Next time, I will give it up to you.”

Indeed, a heroine. Are you closer to a gentleman than a lady?

-Oh my my my…!

People around us make a fuss when they see us like that.

“See you tomorrow. I have a lot prepared for you.”

It was my third day in Aden. I was being passionately seduced by Runia.

[Master Swordsman Aden (2)] End