The Count’s Youngest Son Is A Player - Chapter 34

Episode 34

After passing through the plaza overflowing with people, we arrived at the main auditorium where the entrance ceremony would be held.

Raoul got off the carriage and stuck his tongue out at the overflowing crowd of people.

“It’s very busy, isn’t it? “I heard that no matter how much it is an entrance ceremony, it is not like this…”

About 700 students are enrolling this time.

However, only children of nobles above the rank of baron could participate in the entrance ceremony.

So, I expected there to be less than 100 people, but no matter how I looked, it seemed like there were 200 people.

“This year is a bit of a special case. Even those who had been delaying admission flocked in.”

“…???”

Dylan smiled mysteriously and remained silent.

‘What’s going on?’

I had already confirmed information about the academy before arriving in the capital.

Information such as the level of students coming in every year and the academy curriculum for the entrance exam was widely known in the noble family to the point that there was no need to refer to the Link Cafe.

I had a hard time finding a list of children from noble families who were expected to enroll this year, but it seemed like a variable had arisen.

‘It doesn’t really matter anyway.’

Because he did not attach much importance to the academy life itself, Raoul decided not to pay much attention to it.

But that decision was bound to waver the moment I entered the auditorium.

– We sincerely congratulate Prince Gerard de Ruben on his admission.

– The pride of the Templeton family! Congratulations to Dalton Sogongja on his admission.

– Prince Caleb de Randall’s admission…

– Jameson’s admission…

– Prince Raoul de Ashton’s admission…

‘Oh my God! ‘What is all this!!’

The walls of the auditorium were filled with placards for children of each noble family.

And the problem was that the list included many names not only of princes but also of descendants of the five most prestigious samurai families.

“How did this happen? Sir Philip! Didn’t you say this time that no one is a direct descendant of the five great samurai families?”

“Of course, there was no such news when we departed from Mira…”

Raul looked embarrassed, which was rare, and Philip also looked embarrassed by the unexpected situation.

Only Dylan was holding back laughter while looking at Raoul like that, as if he found it amusing.

“Brother, how did this happen? “You know, right?”

Raoul had a hectic time for 15 days after the mansion incident.

This is because he had to clean up the mess he had made and also had to undergo hellish training from his older brother Dylan.

Even Bernard, who was in charge of collecting information, was tied up in the mansion, so he had no choice but to be in the dark about the news outside.

“You will find out soon, little brother. Do well on the exam ‘reasonably’. Congratulations on your admission~”

Dylan smiled strangely and left for the separately prepared VIP seat.

Raoul calmed his confused mind and gave instructions.

“Sir Jake and Sir Pierce, can you go around and get some information? “Let’s take a look at the atmosphere at the test site.”

“I understand, Confucius!”

The two left and only Philip remained behind Raoul.

‘I think it’s going to cause trouble…’

Originally, this year’s academy was only scheduled to enroll the most qualified students.

There shouldn’t have been many from influential noble families, let alone the children of famous samurai families….

A quick look shows that not only the five great samurai families, but also many children from well-known noble families were included.

“I don’t want to fight with kids at this age…”

“Yes…?”

“Oh no. “I was just talking to myself.”

Raoul gathered his composure, controlling the words that had escaped him without his knowledge.

‘Whew. Never mind. All you have to do is bury it properly like you initially planned.’

However, it seemed that he could not completely hide the feeling of anxiety in the back of his mind.

* * *

The entrance ceremony has begun.

The ceremony was no different from any other entrance ceremony, and it was time to introduce the faculty and staff.

Raoul stopped paying attention and thought about something else because he had obtained information about the faculty and staff in advance.

But suddenly the entrance ceremony hall started to become agitated, and Raoul’s eyes widened slightly as he looked at the podium.

‘No, that guy…?’

“…This is the person I brought here with great difficulty. “This is Alfredo Gray, who will be the Vice President of the Academy and the head of the Department of Magic and the Department of Public Administration starting this year!!”

Wow!!

Amidst thunderous cheers and applause, an old gentleman dressed in a neat suit appeared on the podium.

“Nice to meet you. My name is Gray, who has temporarily taken over as vice president. “At the prestigious and historic Academy of the Kingdom of Leuven…”

The speech continued, but it did not reach Raoul’s ears at all.

This is because my mind was confused by the fact that I met an unexpected person in a completely unexpected place.

That’s right, Alfred Gray was the ‘8th Circle Archmage’, famous for being one of the Three Wise Men of the Continent!

In particular, he was said to be unrivaled in illusion magic, and he was also a master of alchemy magic.

‘Why is that guy so sad that he’s here??’

Gray was a person who did not settle down in one place and liked to wander around, so he even had the nickname ‘Wandering Sage’.

So, there was a rumor that the ‘Gray Magic Tower’ he established often asked the information guild to find out where Gray was.

A person like that comes to Ruben, the kingdom of knights, and takes on the role of Vice-Dean of the Academy?

This was a completely different development from before Raoul’s reincarnation.

Originally, it was normal for it to appear only after the Allied Forces were formed a few years after formal service began.

“…So, we have included the newly developed fantasy magic circle for training in the academy curriculum. “We plan to showcase it in the placement test that will be held shortly, so please show your interest.”

His greeting ended while Raoul was frantically searching for information about Gray.

And then the rector, Spence de Templeton, appeared.

“As Vice President Gray said, there will be changes to the curriculum starting this year. “The content of the placement test has changed accordingly, so we ask students to take the test by referring to the distributed materials.”

Even when told that the test content had changed, Raoul was not very shaken.

I was planning on taking it in moderation anyway, and even if the exam for the engineering department changed, it would still be there.

However, following the dean’s words, Raoul could not help but change his mind.

“This year, special rewards will be given to students who perform well on the placement test. I wish the students all the best.”

‘A special reward?’

This is the first time I have heard of any compensation being given during the academy placement test.

In the first place, it was just a test to divide the class.

At that time, a quest window appeared in front of Raoul.

〈Scenario Quest: Placement Test〉

Grade: ???

Goal: Transfer to S class in the placement test

Additional goal: Senior

in the placement test Penalty: If you fail to transfer to S class, skill proficiency correction while in school -5%

Description: A large number of the kingdom’s promising talents have entered the academy. This is your chance to elevate your family name by competing against up-and-coming stars from competing families.

Compensation: Experience Coin After looking at the additional rewards based on performance,

Raoul calmly closed the window.

‘There’s nothing particularly difficult about it.’

There were five classes in the academy’s swordsmanship department.

SABC D.

Among the 600 new students in the Department of Swordsmanship, those who ranked in the top 60 were transferred to the S class.

From the beginning, I said I would take the test in moderation, but I was definitely planning on getting into the S class, so there was no problem.

‘What’s important is whether you’re reasonably satisfied with the S-Class or whether you show off your skills…’

I didn’t know what the reward was, so I wondered if there was a need to aim for the top position.

At that time, Jake brought the distributed materials.

“They say it’s a special reward, but it doesn’t seem particularly special?”

-Perks for senior students-

1. Opening of all floors of the academy library

2. Provision of a personal training room equipped with a fantasy magic circle for training

3. Production of exclusive equipment in the academy workshop

However, contrary to Jake’s thoughts, Raoul made his decision as soon as he saw the reward details.

‘Even if you can’t eat it, go! The top spot in this placement exam is mine!!’

No matter what others might think, Raoul had a much-needed reward at stake.

‘Library and training center! ‘I can’t give this up if they give me not one, but both.’

The Academy was an idol to the residents of Connect, but to Raoul, it was like a vice.

Academy classes and training may increase skill proficiency, but it is difficult to expect experience points or rewards.

It was much more advantageous for Raoul as a player to catch monsters and run through dungeons during class.

Nevertheless, the reason why Raoul entered the academy was not only as an excuse to not be tied down to the estate, but also to get a chance to meet important people in the kingdom.

However, it was a different story if there was a training ground with a fantasy magic circle installed.

The fantasy magic circle for training was a more compatible device than the Players Association’s battle simulator that would appear later.

This is because it has a deceptive characteristic that allows you to gain experience points even when fighting against enemies made up of illusions.

The problem is that the amount of mana stones consumed to maintain the magic circle is not a joke.

‘How can I say that I can use that for free!’

Moreover, the library is a collection of hidden pieces!

The library was a place where you could get hidden quests if you had the information, and where you could often find skill books.

Originally, the academy library had limited floor space for each grade.

But you can access all floors!

‘I thought I would have to attend the academy for 3 years, but I could shorten the time even further.’

Of course, all of this happened after I took the top spot in the placement test.

But Raoul wasn’t worried at all.

Because I had the confidence that if I put my mind to it, it would be difficult to get first place on the placement test.

Just like that, Raoul tried to head to the square where the exam would take place with a confident gait.

“hey! “Are you that kid from the Ashton family?”

But before he knew it, a young man dressed in flashy clothes spoke to Raoul.

When I glanced around, I saw that there were nearly ten guards, and among them there was one who looked familiar.

‘It’s another Randall guy.’

Raoul slowly looked down at the other person from head to toe and spoke.

“Who is it? To me, he looks more like a kid. is not it??”

Compared to Raoul, who had already surpassed 180, the other young man seemed to be less than 170 at best.

He must have felt that too, as he widened his eyes and spoke with a very unpleasant expression.

“Just as I heard, he’s a cocky guy. This is why I don’t want to deal with the Ashtons. Perhaps because they are hillbillies, they have no manners and they speak poorly. Anyway, this guy….”

“I don’t know who he is, but if I don’t have anything else to do, I’ll stop.”

Raoul coolly chewed the guy who was talking so passionately to himself, then turned and headed out of the auditorium.

“hey! Aren’t you standing there? “You insolent bastard!”

Philip quickly blocked the young man who was hurriedly trying to grab Raoul’s shoulder.

“That’s it. “I don’t know which family you belong to, but it would be a good idea to leave it at that.”

“What is this again? “Aren’t you going to get out of the way?”

Philip stood silently and winked at the young man’s escort as if to look around.

Before I knew it, other freshmen and guards were gathered around me. Among them, there were those who wore clothes as flashy as the young men.

When the escort, who understood the situation, whispered something in his ear, the young man reluctantly walked away.

“Anyway, nothing good will come of being associated with those Ashton guys. “I’ll help you understand the topic, you cheeky bastard!”

The young man followed Raoul with burning eyes, but his figure had already disappeared among the people.

(Continued in the next part)