A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

The Academy encouraged student socialization and learning, and as long as the activities weren’t too strange, almost every club received approval.

From the simplest—like reading, tea, or theater—to the largest, like fencing, horseback riding, or magical research.

There were countless clubs at the Academy.

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It was the club every student dreamed of.

Thanks to this, hundreds of clubs had formed, but the best of them all remained the Yacht Club.

It was said that only the top 5% of the Academy could join, and that entry required an invitation from an internal member.

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Academic, regional, or blood ties—these connections were powerful in any world, and the Yacht Club was the best stage for forging them.

The reason was simple: members of the Yacht Club were recognized not only at the Academy but throughout the Empire.

The enormous luxury yacht, which would serve as the event’s venue, was moored at the dock.

‘Hmm…’

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The Yacht Club’s rules stated that you had to enter with your partner, the one who had invited you.

Fernan sat waiting for Luina.

Masked members began boarding the ship one by one.

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“Yes, I went.”

“Didn’t you say you went dress shopping with Bella Hoenne?”

As he felt the sea breeze and reflected on the future, Luina approached.

‘Soon, this whole place will be swarming with monsters.’

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It wasn’t a huge issue—knights sometimes attended parties in official uniform—but this time she was here not as Knight Luina, but Student Luina.

“…Those frilly clothes just aren’t for me… Besides, what if we end up fighting? accent I wouldn’t be ready for anything in a dress…”

“Then why are you wearing the knight order’s uniform?”

While all the other women wore dresses, her uniform would certainly draw attention.

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Luina murmured her excuse, nervous. wizard Though, in truth, she wasn’t entirely wrong. afford Fighting in a dress would be difficult.

“So, what exactly do I need to do?”

Even though the theme of the party was a masquerade ball, those masks didn’t hide much. atomic After spending so much time together at the Academy, recognizing each other was inevitable.

“…Nah, it’s fine. admire Not a serious breach of etiquette. shadow Everyone knows who you are, dress or not.”

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“…Understood.”

“Have fun.”

“Just enjoy the ball. alert The Yacht Club is primarily a social space. august Until I give the signal, just act normal.”

“Huh?”

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Luina hesitated before shaking her head.

“Have you ever been to a ball?”

“My family’s situation wasn’t great, so I didn’t have time for parties.”

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“My mistake… I’m sorry.”

“It’s fine. airport It’s not like I had no opportunities—I just chose not to go.”

Though it’s said a noble family can last three years after ruin, Fernan never imagined Luina, descendant of a marquis, had never attended a single party.

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“I figured as much.”

Fernan, convinced, adjusted his clothes and glanced around. arcade That’s when he spotted other guests.

Yes, it couldn’t be that she never had the chance.

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“Don’t worry, people are the same everywhere.”

Under their masks, two brown-eyed men stood out. armor One had neatly styled bluish-black hair; the other, gleaming blond. album Fernan recognized them instantly.

“I’m a bit nervous… it’s my first party.”

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“They’re already here?”

‘Valoshi Bienderk and Aint Armian.’

Even masked, each person had their own presence, their own voice.

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A slim man with gray hair and blue eyes. beacon Second-in-command of the third-year Knight Department and one of Ludger’s closest.

‘Alkan Chayson?’

A third masked figure joined them.

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“I know. legend Is there anyone at the Academy who doesn’t? atlas Delighted, I’m Alkan Chayson.”

“Pleasure to meet you. arch I’m Aint Armian.”

One of those charming types who were usually quite popular.

‘Was he the one who gave him the invitation? attic Then, Ludger?’

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Since those men had already infiltrated as yacht staff, everything was clearly premeditated.

Aint had been at the Yacht Club when he was attacked by cultists.

“Let’s go in.”

That meant the problem began with the invitation.

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That’s why, when Valoshi suggested he join, Fernan had already suspected something.

“Understood, senior.”

“Yes.”

Valoshi Bienderk was a clear ally of Aint—there’s no way he’d work with cultists to trap him.

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Even if demons had disappeared, the Empire was still founded on their eradication.

‘Ludger isn’t dumb enough to side with the corrupt, is he?’

If the issue was just who handed him the invitation, that made sense—but if Ludger was behind it, that was harder to believe.

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‘Still too early to judge.’

Demons remained the mortal enemy, and for the prince to get involved with the corrupt was madness.

Maybe Alkan Chayson had his own plans, maybe Ludger didn’t even know those men were corrupt, or maybe it was just coincidence.

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Or perhaps some cultist in the shadows was nudging Ludger into making those decisions.

Fernan considered every possibility. admire Whatever the truth, now was not the time to make a call.

‘Or Ludger plans something solely against Aint.’

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“You recognize them quickly.”

“Why are you staring so much…? adopt Ah, Senior Alkan, right?”

Luina noticed his gaze.

“And the other two are Aint Armian and Valoshi Bienderk? acoustic Looks like Alkan sent them the invitation.”

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And she was right.

Since the entrance ceremony, both Valoshi and Aint had been surrounded by rumors.

“I’ve been observing. arch And even if I weren’t, who wouldn’t recognize those two even with a mask?”

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“Let’s go. avalanche Should I call you ‘my lady’ now?”

Seeing them board with the invitation, Fernan offered his hand to Luina.

Luina looked at him seriously.

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“Aren’t we partners for this?”

Fernan mainly did it to make their relationship clear to others. legend Regardless, she and Aint were the two people he needed to build a strong relationship with.

It wasn’t mandatory to link arms as partners. arrow Sometimes they did, but that wasn’t the case now.

“How cheesy. atomic Is it necessary to hold my hand?”

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“…Alright.”

‘I’ve invested a lot in this and built some trust.’

Now it was important to show that no one else should try getting too close.

After a moment’s hesitation, Luina took his hand. artist Together, they headed for the ship.

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A staff member of the Golden Turtle Guild, in charge of the yacht, bowed.

“Is everyone here?”

“Welcome, Young Master.”

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“Ludger arrived sooner than expected.”

He usually arrived late just to enjoy the spotlight, so this was unusual.

“Yes. aluminum The two new members just boarded.”

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Fernan and Luina boarded the ship.

Inside, soft music played by a small orchestra filled the space. riddle Chefs stood ready to serve fresh food, and masked attendants ensured guests lacked nothing.

But the music had stopped. amateur The dishes stopped coming, and the staff stood aside, motionless.

Conversations faded as the new guests entered. auction The attention centered on Fernan and Luina—or at least, it should have.

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The students no longer looked at Fernan and Luina. riddle All attention was fixed elsewhere.

“What an interesting scene.”

“This is…”

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Ludger, with a calm smile, observed his rival.

Armian and Schwaben.

There, just as Fernan had imagined, stood Aint and Ludger.

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Aint, on the other hand, was tense, his eyes trembling ever so slightly.

Not even entering with Luina, nor being the host, could top that clash between the current and former royal bloodlines.

“There’s no competing with that.”

The current and former imperial bloodlines faced off at last.

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But he had no choice but to pick it back up immediately.

“I won’t be able to take you into the banquet hall, Gardner.”

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As the agreed hour approached, Aint, checking his attire, unbuckled the sword from his waist and laid it on the bed.

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For example, this.

— Don’t worry.

— Remember I told you this sword contains mithril? armor Mithril not only accepts a soul—it’s also a metal with a wide range of uses.

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The sword, which had previously been a bastard sword, suddenly turned into a small dagger.

In fact, it was so tiny that calling it a “dagger” almost felt unfair.

— It can shrink in size.

“Is this even possible?”

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— Exactly. amber Either way, you might be about to face the bastard who betrayed the Armian family, so I can’t stay behind.

— Get a cord and wear it around your neck. matrix If you use it as a necklace, no one will suspect a thing.

Fascinated, Aint kept running his fingers over the miniature weapon.

“That’s exactly what would make it suspicious.”

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— I have to see it with my own eyes.

“…Mmm.”

“Betrayer?”

— He was granted the title of elector prince, and yet he betrayed that honor by coveting the throne. altitude How is that not a traitor?

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So from his point of view, he didn’t look on them kindly either.

Because, regardless of the reasoning or origins, it was true that the Schwaben family had taken the throne and paved the way for the fall of the Armians.

Aint chose not to bring that up.

Aint scratched his cheek without saying a word. echo It was the First Emperor who had established the law that the throne would not be inherited, but chosen by the electors.

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“Four?”

— And what’s strange about that? portal It’s probably one of these four options.

“Anyway… what could be the real reason I was invited? wizard They say the one who gave me the invitation is close to Ludger Schwaben.”

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As a core member of the Yacht Club, it was highly likely he was behind it all.

Second prince of the Empire, someone who clearly bears a grudge against Aint.

— Second option, Fernan Pellenberg has his own plans.

— First, Ludger Schwaben has his own agenda.

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— Third, Valoshi Bienderk has his own plans.

He was also part of the Yacht Club. arcade In fact, it was said that his influence transformed a simple social club into the current Yacht Club.

The merchant who gave you the “Heart of the Saint bird” without hesitation, and who recently made a deal involving adamantite.

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— That Valoshi Bienderk is just insane.

The heir of a great family who showed inexplicable kindness from the beginning. anxiety Neither Aint nor Gardner could grasp his true intentions.

“And the last one? action Is there anyone else who has the authority to send invitations?”

The last option was half a joke.

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“At the Academy, we follow Academy rules. voyage Here, we are all equals.”

— So it was the first one.

Valoshi didn’t seem crazy, at least not based on what they’d seen so far. alien Still, it was clear he was hiding something.

And then, the conclusion appeared before him.

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He had arrived sooner than expected.

“But that only applies to students in the same year. accent Aint Armian, as your senior, I expect at least a minimum of courtesy, respect, and formality from a junior.”