I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind - Chapter 111
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Episode 111
Episode 111 Afterword (1)
Somewhere deep within the imperial palace.
The end of a hallway so long that it was hard to see the end.
Two middle-aged men were calmly killing time in front of the huge door.
Marquis Luke, head of the Lucid family.
And it was the Marquis of Asizu, the head of the Herizes family.
Two of the eight pillars of the empire.
Who would dare make these two wait?
The answer was simple. The ruler of the Answood Empire and the continent’s only sun.
Leon de Rinehart 13 years old.
Yes. Now they were waiting for the emperor’s call.
Just like his personality, Marquis Luke stands upright and closes his eyes.
Looking at him like that, the Marquis of Asizu fell into thought.
‘Lucid family… … ‘It’s a troubled family.’
In factional fights, in the positions of pillars, and… … .
‘On the road to becoming emperor.’
Yes. The Marquis of Asizu dreamed of becoming emperor.
And the biggest obstacle to achieving that dream is, without a doubt, the Lucid family.
You will become the family of the Marquis of Luke, right in front of you.
‘It’s a strangely blind loyalty to the emperor.’
Even if you give him billions of dollars, even if you give him half of the empire, even if he gives you the position of emperor.
Even if you try to appease him with all sorts of things, Marquis Luke will point his sword at you without even blinking an eye.
Even if it means sacrificing your life.
‘It was good to deal with the Leicester family… … ‘There is no gap in that family.’
Yes. What are you hiding?
The person who made the biggest contribution to the downfall of the Leicester family, and the shadowy figure who falsely accused them of treason.
It was none other than the Marquis of Asiz.
‘It was only possible because we agreed with ‘him’.’
Although he was surprised by the proposal to eliminate the Lester family first, eliminating the Lester family was exactly what he wanted.
Their interests aligned well, and after working behind the scenes and cooperating on the surface, they were able to successfully oust the Leicester family.
Why was the Leicester family ousted?
The Lucid family and the Lester family.
This is because it is a family that has been loyal to the imperial family for generations.
‘In order to ascend to the position of emperor, one of the two must be eliminated.’
That was the conclusion that the Marquis of Asiz reached after much deliberation.
To be honest, what you have prepared now is enough to aim for the throne… … .
‘At least not in my college.’
If the empire were torn apart due to the various conflicts that occurred after the rebellion, there would be no reason for him to occupy the throne.
Confusion must be minimized by relying on the legitimacy and justification of succeeding to the throne.
To do that, at least the next one… … No, it was safer to implement the plan after the second generation.
A seat called the throne. It doesn’t matter if you can’t sit down.
The Marquis of Assis was that kind of person.
He knows how to persevere and persevere even when there is a glimmer of glory before his eyes.
A very meticulous person.
It was natural for the stubborn Leicester family to fall victim to his scheme.
‘anyway… … The Lester family handled it well.’
The Lucid family is also a problem, but first, the problem at hand must be resolved first.
‘Why did you suddenly call me?’
There were times when I had an audience with him, but this was the first time I called him without telling him why.
Moreover, with Marquis Luke.
‘The fact that you sang together means there’s something involved.’
Even the clever Marquis Asiz could not easily guess the reason.
‘The worst thing would be if it turns out that the Lester family was framed… … .’
But if that had been the case, he would have been tied up and dragged away. There is no way I can let go like this.
‘No matter how much I think about it, I can’t figure it out.’
Marquis Luke glanced to see if he could find out the reason, but his eyes were still closed.
He is a man like a rock, both then and now.
‘Well, it doesn’t matter if evidence of false accusation is found… … .’
This is an incident that has already ended in the extinction of the Leicester family.
Even if it turns out that it was a false accusation, they have already crossed the river of no return.
At most, he will be punished by being forced to step down from office for a few years.
Above all, since ‘he’ is also involved in this matter, he will not throw himself away even to protect his political life.
‘So there’s no reason to worry about that. Then why on earth did you call me?’
I was thinking about various things.
The huge door opened, and a knight with a stern face spoke sternly.
“Your Majesty is waiting.”
They were the ones waiting, but they weren’t stupid enough to make a joke like that.
Marquis Luke and Marquis Assis took steps behind the door.
There is no fanfare from the military band or shouts from servants announcing the family name.
Since it was an informal event, it was natural.
I must have walked about a hundred steps in a space filled with silence.
On top of the tall stairs, you can only see it when you raise your head, and there is a gorgeous chair in the center.
There he was sitting.
Leon de Rinehart XIII, ruler of the empire.
As I got down on one knee with Marquis Luke, Marquis Luke shouted loudly.
“Lord of the Saxony River, benevolent ruler of Anneswood, master of the empire, ruler of the continent… … .”
“Stop, stop.”
The emperor raised his hand and stopped him.
Although he now has more gray hair than shining golden hair, the pure aura in his eyes has not diminished one bit.
“Leave it at that. “Don’t you know that it’s not that kind of place?”
Marquis Luke and Marquis Assis stood up and adjusted their posture.
The main point came straight from the emperor’s mouth.
“I’m sure everyone has heard of it. “It looks like something unpleasant has happened at the academy.”
Although it happened just yesterday, both the Marquis Luke and the Marquis Assis were well aware of it.
A major incident where a demon attacks the academy.
Even they were shocked, so other people would have been even more shocked.
“Lord Lucia has accomplished another great feat. “Marquis Luke, I feel sorry that I always seem to receive help without doing anything for you.”
“You’re welcome. “It’s all thanks to His Majesty.”
“Haha, this guy. How is that thanks to me? Now that I think about it, the same thing happened before that. “Did you say he was on the devil’s side?”
A devil seed that has been lurking in the basement of the Academy for decades.
Rodelin, the youngest member of Lucid, killed it, and was able to obtain a lot of information about ‘erosion’ from the laboratory there.
Considering the rampant erosion currently threatening many parts of the continent, this was a tremendous achievement.
That’s not all.
“To find someone who made a contract with the devil and even punish them. “How old is her youngest daughter?”
“… … “I’m sixteen.”
“Right. What spirit and courage to fight the devil at that age? “You have no idea how strong I feel because I have you.”
“That’s too much praise.”
After that, various stories were exchanged.
Most of the stories were about the academy and demon attacks.
“… … ?”
A question mark appeared above the Marquis of Asizu’s head.
From now on, we’ve only talked about the Academy.
I never imagined that this might be the reason I was called.
‘I have nothing to do with it?’
A devil sleeping in the academy, a piece of the devil.
Leuin, the teacher who made a contract with the devil.
Even the 4th rank demon, Vines, who attacked the academy.
All three had nothing to do with the Marquis of Asiz.
‘If anything, it’s the youngest son… … .’
Student Council President Arwin de Herizes.
But this probably isn’t the reason he called me.
I heard from Arwin that I didn’t even know those three things were happening.
It was a time when I kept having doubts. The Emperor withdrew his gaze from Marquis Luke.
“Marquis Asiz also had a hard time. “I was puzzled at first, but now I understand.”
“… … yes?”
“Viscount Dwenor. I see why you recommended it. He is a talented person who is good at overcoming crises. “If it weren’t for him, he would have been in big trouble.”
“… … ?”
The emperor said this and that, but it didn’t really make sense.
This is because I couldn’t remember who ‘Dwenor’ was.
Was there anyone with that name among the talent you recommended?
However, if he was a talented person worthy of praise from the emperor, there is no way he would not remember him.
‘… … Have I got dementia? ‘At this age?’
It was a time when I was desperately racking my brain to remember who Dwenor was.
“Viscount Dwenor… … No, I think I should officially call you president now. “It doesn’t look like the place will change for a while.”
President?
Only then did the Marquis Asiz remember who he was.
This is the parachute he sent down to Annwood Academy.
At the same time, a memory came to mind.
I experienced this the day I first met Dwenor.
Memories of that terrible day.
* * *
A party hall hosted by a small family with the support of the Herizes family.
The Marquis of Assis took a sip of wine and looked around the party.
‘It’s a small family, but it has a lot of popularity.’
From people whose faces everyone recognizes, to knights who are just starting to make a name for themselves, to skilled administrators.
Talented people were spread out all over the place.
‘Originally I came for a completely different purpose… … ‘This isn’t bad either.’
In fact, the Marquis of Asiz was looking for an incompetent person.
A person so incompetent that even ordinary people are shocked.
However, it seems that too much subsidy was given.
“I gathered all my connections and invited them. “I’m sure there will be someone the Marquis likes.”
The lord showed too much power.
I guess I would have to be satisfied with recruiting useful talent today.
“hmm?”
That’s what I was thinking. A fly appeared.
Look around, look around-.
A fly looking around to see if there is anything to eat or a place to rub hands.
Although he clearly had the appearance of a human, from the Marquis of Asizu’s perspective, he was no different from a fly.
These are guys that I usually don’t even pay attention to. But today was different.
Sasak- Sasak.
The flies began to snoop around and eavesdrop on people’s conversations.
It’s such a shameless thing to do. It’s hard to believe he’s a noble.
‘but.’
Rather, it attracts more attention.
I’m expressing with my whole body that I want to cling to somewhere.
“Who is the author?”
“Let’s see… … hmm… … .”
Count Garta looked at him for a while and scratched his head.
“sorry. “Let’s find out right now.”
Count Garta hurriedly left the place.
This is a person that even the local leader doesn’t know.
It was clearly a fly among flies.
This usually means that he is not an incompetent person.
Before long, Count Garta brought a fly.
“My name is Viscount Dwenor. Well, you were looking for me… … .”
“I can’t believe that a talented person was not receiving any light in a place like this. “I feel bad.”
“… … Hehe, I tried to hide it, but it seems like it showed. That’s right. A descendant of the great hero Sagan family. “That is me, Dwenor.”
It’s like he’s praising himself for giving him a little support.
Now that I see it, I guess it’s just a fly that doesn’t even know where to put its mouth.
It was a fly that was very dear to the heart of the Marquis of Asiz.
‘There is nothing more terrifying than the efforts of a foolish and inferior person.’
What I have learned, the experience I have accumulated, my knowledge and wisdom.
This guy who has no clue is putting his hands here and there.
It is natural that accidents occur one after another.
‘It’s just the right fit.’
The position of president of Annwood Academy.
If Elester saw the skill of that fly, he would be so surprised that he would come running barefoot.
Even if it’s not Elester, someone with a fairly high position will have to come to the academy.
There has to be someone to clean up the accident caused by Dwenor.
‘Kick out the talented people of the imperial faction and take their place.’
It was the Marquis of Asiz’s plan.
What if an accident so big that it can’t be handled happens?
‘It would be easy to cut off the person’s tail by claiming that he lied about his career.’
It was time for the Marquis of Assis to sip wine in a good mood.
“Hey, Marquis… … This talented Dwenor… … “I’ll raise a drink.”
“Let me do that.”
A Dwenor staggered and stood in front of him.
He suddenly lowered his head towards himself.
Are you trying to say something secret?
That was when the Marquis of Asiz put his ear close to him.
“Wow-.”
Something hot flowed down his body.