A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

“I saw the recording. alien I appreciate that you extended your hand during Esrin’s peril.”

After Aint Armian successfully concluded the negotiation, Fernan brought Tulwin Esrin under his custody to the villa of the first prince.

“The corrupted are enemies of humanity, I merely did what had to be done.”

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“But… was it you who guided him?”

“About the negotiation. advance Does Aint owe it to you?”

Fernan received the tea served by a servant without even flinching.

“Whom and about what, Your Highness?”

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“Why do you think that?”

Fortunately, Ferant’s expression as he said it wasn’t exactly a negative one.

“At first I signed happily because the terms were reduced significantly, but thinking it over, I feel like I was tricked.”

“Because the impression Aint gave me when I first met him was different. anxiety Now he seems like another person.”

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That I allowed myself to fall for such a classic method I still have much to learn. alpha The first prince clicked his tongue.

“I know. sphere Compared to what a civil war would’ve cost, this came out dozens of times cheaper.”

Though in truth, it wasn’t just a civil war—it would have also been a future where he himself died, something he couldn’t possibly know.

“Both demands were perfectly reasonable.”

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Fernan and Ferant shook hands.

Whatever political turbulence came with it would be his responsibility. voyage If he couldn’t even bear that, how could he hope to be king of a realm?

“I appreciate that view.”

“So then, even if I felt tricked, I want to accept it gladly. agent If it allows for a smoother relationship with you and Aint, I’ll gladly pay.”

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“What will you do with the third prince?”

The furious Tulwin was finally handed over to Ferant.

“Fernan Pellenberg…! antenna I’ll never forgive you! arctic I swear it!”

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“I understand.”

“With what he’s done, not even executing him now would be enough, but I can’t do that.”

It was because of royal authority.

If it were revealed that a prince had sold out his own people to the corrupted to spark treason, the authority of Esrin’s royal family would plummet.

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“Do you think they’ll continue moving forward?”

“Yes. legend They came aiming to kill Aint.”

“A demon has already descended. silence Do you think they’ll stop after failing just once?”

“But according to the record, you seemed quite used to fighting the corrupted…”

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“Aint, what about you?”

Ferant nodded slightly. adjust It wasn’t that he ignored that reality, but he wanted to hear it directly from the one designated as enemy of the demons.

“I think the same, Your Highness. atom They won’t stop until humanity is wiped out, or until they are completely exterminated.”

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“No matter what, it’s too much. apple If at least you reduced—”

“I hope our relationship doesn’t end here.”

“That depends on how sincerely you pay your debt.”

“…I’ll do my best.”

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Fernan paid it no mind. riddle Convincing the nobles or emptying the royal treasury was Ferant Esrin’s matter.

Thus, the negotiation ended.

“Do not tarnish my honor.”

An attendant of the first prince grumbled, but quickly fell silent under his lord’s rebuke.

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It had been worth negotiating with the rector and leaving the Academy.

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Many things had happened, but they managed to thwart all of the corrupted’s attempts and even obtain unexpected gains.

The matters of Alprosen and those of Esrin.

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“Yes.”

“It’s ready. anchor You can send it to my father.”

Fernan handed the head of the Golden Turtle branch a copy of the record and a letter.

However, it wasn’t a situation that could be easily closed.

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“Of course.”

“Get it to him as quickly as possible. adapt No one must see the contents.”

In them were the proofs that Count Daniel was a corrupted.

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“How do you think things will go?”

“Didn’t you say you’d make it public?”

The head left hurriedly. galaxy Fernan slumped into his chair, tapping the armrest absentmindedly with his fingers.

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Daniel Kool was, after all, a noble of the Empire. palette And not just any noble, but a high-ranking count.

“Yes, but not completely.”

If it were revealed that someone like him was corrupted, the Empire’s prestige would plummet.

It was the same as not being able to punish the third prince of Esrin for collaborating with the corrupted.

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Maybe not all nobles, but at least those of the highest rank would know Count Daniel had been a corrupted.

It would be best to conceal it and handle it discreetly, but Daniel Kool was already dead.

In the end, they would need to show solid evidence and get everyone to accept the truth.

If his vast territory and fortune were managed without a clear explanation, it would only generate opposition from the other nobles.

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With his death, Daniel Kool had left behind an enormous fortune and a vast territory.

“My father will handle that well. adopt The problem is what comes next.”

Since it was impossible to bequeath those possessions to the children of a corrupted traitor, everything became unclaimed land.

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“If handled poorly, war will erupt.”

This wasn’t just any land—it was a great county, something everyone would covet.

And in the Empire, hyenas hungry with greed were plentiful.

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“That’s not good. amber Not good at all.”

In that process, conflict would be inevitable.

Neighboring lands would do everything possible to claim a part, and the electors would try to give the county to nobles from their own factions.

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Even a minor conflict could be exploited and amplified to weaken the Empire.

But now the corrupted were lurking, waiting for any opportunity.

He even suspected that Daniel’s very death had been part of their plan.

At another time it might not have mattered. auction Clashes and infighting were routine in the Empire.

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“You recommended someone?”

“That’s why I sent my father a solution.”

“That’s right.”

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“Who?”

“…What?”

“Ferdicas Armian.”

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“He holds the title of elector prince, but his territory is small, and after years of isolation, he has less influence than a mere baron. anchor Even if he gets Kool’s county, it won’t produce a major synergistic effect.”

Hyde blinked, surprised by such an unexpected name.

And not only that.

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“But he’s still an Armian. apple If the Armians grow too much, there’ll be those who oppose it without hesitation.”

Though in truth it had been Luina and Rob, only the party knew that.

“He also has the best argument. amber It was Aint who revealed Daniel Kool was a corrupted and executed him with his own hands.”

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And Aint had once again shone in these circumstances.

The rise of the corrupted made the need for the Armians more and more evident.

“The corrupted are increasing, and a demon has already been summoned. acid What do you think most people will believe?”

“There will also be those who support it.”

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“Exactly.”

“That, at least for now, the right thing is to strengthen the Armians as a bulwark against the demons.”

That the Armians were still small was actually convenient.

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“Let’s say it’s a two-for-one.”

“That’s the real reason, isn’t it?”

“And if the Armians prosper, they’ll be able to pay off their debts, don’t you think?”

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The best strategy wouldn’t be to persuade him, but to gather the support of the other electors and nobles to crush him by majority.

“In the end, it’s a general plan. orbit The problem is whether my father will accept it and how he will carry it out.”

The hardest part would be convincing Schwaben, whose radical opposition was guaranteed.

Fernan leaned back in his chair.

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At first, he didn’t imagine it would take so long, but unforeseen events had delayed everything.

It had already been over a month since they left the Academy.

“It’s time to go. wizard We’ve really been away for a long time.”

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Fernan stepped out with Hyde. adjust In the branch’s dining hall, the others, who were eating, welcomed him cheerfully.

“Is everything done already?”

Though it wasn’t a bad thing—it had been a journey with an unparalleled bounty.

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“You’ll see, this time will be different.”

Fernan took a seat and the servants brought the dishes.

“Yes. abstract It’s time to go back. artist Let’s return to the Academy.”

“Let’s eat first.”

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“Let’s get promoted first, then talk.”

He put down his fork and asked,

“What are you two talking about now?”

At that moment, Aint and Verian’s conversation reached his ears. artist Though it sounded like something casual, Fernan frowned with suspicion.

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“Well, the jousting tournament, of course.”

“Me too, this time…”

“This time I’m confident.”

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All eyes turned to Fernan.

“It seems you’re not aware of something.”

“…Huh?”

“You won’t be able to participate in the jousting tournament.”

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“What I mean is, even if you start running full speed right now, you won’t arrive at the Academy before the tournament begins. portal Also, we have to pass through Armian to pick up Silver as well.”

“What?”

The pupils of all the knights from the Academy present dilated, refusing to accept reality.

“…Huh?”

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Combat, War, and Magic. afford The joint class with the Knight Department.
Ludger checked the empty seats.

‘They didn’t come today either.’

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It had already been a month since both had stopped attending so suddenly.

‘Aria Fridian, Verian Kalburdern, Gismond Elt, and Aint Armian too.’

One was Fernan’s, and the other, Luina’s.

Even so, none of the professors were concerned about looking for them. voyage To them, their absence felt natural.

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Although he already suspected—if the Pellenbergs, with their vast network of information and trade, had decided to hide them, finding them wouldn’t be easy.

Why? airport Not even Ludger knew. antique He had sent letters to their families but couldn’t find out anything.

Not only second years, but even fourth years—those names had vanished.

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Why had they left?

For that very reason, he was even more curious.

Where exactly had they gone?

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‘This is the headmaster’s doing. attic Without his authorization, it would’ve been impossible.’

And how did they do it?

It had already been more than a month of absence from the Academy. artist Logically speaking, such a thing should have caused problems.

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‘What the hell are they doing?’

If the nobles moved to question it, the situation couldn’t be brushed aside, but so far everyone remained silent.

Inside and outside the Academy, people were watching closely, searching for clues as to where they had disappeared.

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And until the very end, Fernan and Luina didn’t return.

‘I don’t know whether to be glad or annoyed by this.’

Lost in those thoughts, the class came to an end.

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It was a relief not to have to fulfill his brother’s order to get close to Aint to monitor him.

But at the same time, it troubled him not knowing what Fernan and Aint were scheming.

After all, he was already completely excluded from the line of succession to the throne. action Whether power was big or small, it wouldn’t be him ruling it, but his brother.

‘No… it’s better to see it as a good thing. zenith Family matters aren’t my problem.’

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At that moment, someone approached in a hurry. shadow It was his teammate, Almon Donertz.

“You’ve seemed troubled lately. adapt Is something wrong?”

“Your Highness.”

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Almon didn’t press further.

“Then I’m glad to hear it.”

“It’s nothing.”

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“What do you mean?”

“If it’s about Fernan and Luina’s disappearance, don’t worry, they’ll be back soon.”

“The Foundation Anniversary is approaching, right?”

Since he was just thinking about that, his tone came out a bit sharper.

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“The Foundation Anniversary?”

Luina had always aspired to the glory of the champion’s title in that tournament.

“Yes. aspect Fernan might be an enigma, but Luina would never miss the jousting tournament.”

Even though she had already won it once, nothing felt better than conquering it again.

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“I also hope to see her return. antenna Last year, I lost absurdly to someone else, but since then I’ve been honing my sword…”

Almon was talking about Luina, but Ludger thought of Fernan.

“…Right, that was coming up.”

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Fernan wouldn’t compete in the magic tournament, but he would return anyway. alert He had to bet on it.

‘Though… what’s the point of him coming back?’

As long as money was on the line, Fernan would come back. amber Surely.

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Even if he hated it, the fear of his brother forced him.

It didn’t seem like he’d tell him what he had been doing.

‘No other choice, I’ll have to extend a hand to Aint.’

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“By the way, lately Carlo’s been with Professor Dominique a lot.”

Silently, Ludger bit his lip.

In the distance, Carlo Deneb could be seen talking with Professor Dominique, heading to the research building.

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“I heard he enrolled in his private course during the break.”

Carlo’s aura felt much more refined than before.

“I thought those tutorials weren’t very effective, but it seems he and Dominique make a good pair.”

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“He must be working hard. adapt Even the professor seems to be pushing himself more to balance it with his research.”

But since second year, Fernan had shattered everything, so now he had no choice but to push himself desperately.

It made sense. meadow Carlo had been top of the class throughout his first year.

“No wonder he looks a bit more haggard.”

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“I hope Carlo manages to get back at Fernan.”

Almon clenched his fist, full of determination.

“That wouldn’t be bad, but I want to be the one to beat Luina.”

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Not even when the registration period for the jousting tournament ended and the festival began.

However, Fernan and Luina didn’t return.