I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind - Chapter 196
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Chapter 196
Episode 196. Maestro Volkan of Battle (3)
The journey began again with the joining of Adonis.
Although the destination was not far away, Charon’s mind was in confusion. It was because of the information Adonis gave.
The castle is much more corrupt than expected, the suspicious behavior of the newly crowned high priest, the construction of a temple closer to a castle, etc.
There was a lot of information, but it wasn’t that information that confused Charon.
‘The saint is fake… … .’
He is the person with the greatest amount of divine power of all time.
Isabella, a saint revered for being as merciful as her beauty.
Its fame has long since spread beyond the castle and empire to the entire continent.
‘According to the information from the rat, it was said to be an incredible divine power and that I saw a miracle right in front of my eyes… … .’
That was not information that was overheard, but information passed on by a rat who disguised himself as a high-ranking noble and met Isabella in person.
Since other people showed similar reactions, it was an undeniable fact that Isabella was the newly chosen saint and the most outstanding saint among all saints of all time.
‘But that Isabella is fake?’
Charon could not help but fall into confusion.
Where on earth did the information get wrong?
No, did saints really exist in the first place?
What if Seongguk created it to justify its actions?
‘What if all the oracles said to have been given by the goddess so far were fake, and the powerful people of the Holy Kingdom gave oracles according to their taste?’
This means that the continent was being controlled by mere humans and people with dirty desires.
‘How many wars have been fought so far because of the ambiguous contents of the oracle… … !’
As soon as the thought reached that point, Charon felt a surge of nausea.
“Charon.”
“… … “Yes, Adonis.”
“I know it’s confusing, but let’s focus on the task at hand first.”
As Adonis said. Now is not the time to be lost in thoughts.
Investigating Kalos and exterminating the warlock were priorities.
“Yes, I understand.”
“Uh huh, didn’t I tell you to focus? “I told you to take it easy!”
Adonis had the appearance of a young boy.
If Charon used the honorific title towards him, anyone would think it was strange.
To prevent such unfortunate incidents, Adonis recommended that people be treated comfortably and use informal language.
“… … i get it.”
“Well, that’s not enough. So, what do you think of giving orders? I think it would be natural then.”
“The vanguard looks dangerous. Please help me there… … .”
“… … What kind of grammar is that? “I think you need more help than the vanguard.”
I tried several times after that, but it wasn’t easy.
A time when Adonis was ‘Douglas’, a hero of the empire.
Because I clearly remembered the majesty he showed.
“Aren’t you making it too difficult? “You just have to be comfortable with it.”
Lucia came closer and put her arm around Adonis’ shoulder.
Shoulder to shoulder. Charon, who saw this, immediately spoke out.
“Make yourself a little uncomfortable!”
“Ah~ I have to do this much. “The man’s actions now are no different from saying, ‘This kid is actually Douglas.’”
“Hmm… … .”
Charon had nothing to say.
An act to hide Adonis’ identity.
It was an undeniable fact that Lucia was doing much better than him.
“I think it’s not acting, but a sincere attitude towards children… … .”
“Hey, it’s your mistake. I’m just acting great. Right, Adonis?”
“Yes, that’s a great performance. No, I think it’s been like this since we first met?”
Hot!
Lucia thought. Maybe it’s because he’s over 80 years old, but he’s very quick-witted.
Lucia hurriedly spoke.
“But isn’t it too late?”
“What do you mean?”
“It seems like people back there already think it’s suspicious.”
It was just as Lucia said. Everyone following behind was glancing in this direction from time to time.
Curiosity, doubt, caution, envy, jealousy.
With a gaze full of complex feelings.
“… … “I made a mistake.”
Yes. It was Charon’s mistake.
Adonis’ youthful appearance makes him look younger than his fifteen years.
It’s surprising that a kid like that just joined the team, but is he having a friendly conversation with the leadership?
It was natural to feel suspicious.
‘I can’t believe I made this mistake… … .’
This was because the first information received from Adonis was so shocking.
It was a time when Charon was putting his mind to work to come up with a solution.
“It’s okay, leave it alone.”
“but… … .”
“It doesn’t matter because guessing who I am is also a skill. If a fight breaks out anyway, you’ll have no choice but to show off your skills… … More than anything… … .”
Adonis smiled as he checked every aspect of the punitive force.
“Aren’t these children who will soon lead the empire? “There is no reason to keep it a secret.”
Yes. Although more than a dozen people are missing, they are called ‘the rising stars of the empire.’
He will soon be in charge of the backbone of the empire.
The information that Adonis is alive was given in the hope that it would help them, and it would not have a negative impact.
“It might be a problem to be cursed, but… … It won’t matter because I’ll be dead soon. “Your life will end before the trial is over.”
“That’s right. What on earth did you come here for? Instead of watching the grandchildren play in the back room.”
“… … .”
Sigh!
“Why are you hitting me?”
“I hit him because he deserved it! “What kind of manner of speaking is that to Adonis!”
“They say take it easy, take it easy!”
“It’s so comfortable!”
“Isn’t that a valid reason? “You get a fair beating too!”
“hate!”
Tudadadada-!
Ride, ride, hit!
Charon and Lucia, two beasts began to fight.
Adonis, seeing that, burst into laughter.
‘Caron… … I thought he was old, but he wasn’t. ‘I can still work for another dozen years.’
This is Charon, a little over sixty years old. By Adonis’ standards, he is pale(?) young.
Adonis looked back with a satisfied smile.
‘You can reveal your identity… … It’s not good to give too many hints. ‘I need to keep some distance from Charon.’
Suddenly, Lucia’s words about going home and watching the grandchildren’s tricks came to mind.
‘And now that I think about it, I haven’t even seen my children’s faces. I never thought I would receive orders as soon as I set foot on imperial soil… … .’
Children are children too, but for the first time in a while, I wanted to see my grandchildren’s antics.
However, this is impossible until this mission is completed.
“It’s okay to say I’m in his place, but… … “I guess I’ll just have to watch the tricks of my juniors.”
It may not be as good as the cute grandchildren’s antics, but it will be enough to make you feel nostalgic for the empire.
But Adonis was completely unaware.
The grandchildren showed cute tricks.
The fact that I am already over 20 and no longer old enough to joke around.
* * *
A dust cloud created by the clash between Charon and Lucia.
The members of the punitive force that followed them were in serious trouble.
“Why are they fighting all of a sudden?”
“Isn’t it a battle for commander?”
“You’re challenging that Charon to a fight… … “You’re out of your mind.”
“Rather than that, shouldn’t we first decide which side to stand on?”
“I am Lucia.”
“me too.”
Usually, in cases like this, there is a joke that says, ‘The one who wins is on my side.’
But there was no sign of such words coming out at all.
That’s because he was so afraid of Charon.
‘No, it’s not just Charon that we have to fear. That kid needs to be on guard too!’
That kid. It was referring to Adonis, a young boy with golden hair.
Of course, those who fear Adonis… … .
‘monster! ‘There’s a monster living in there!’
This was Viscount Jackfield’s third son, Kiel.
“Edwin, have you found out who that kid is?”
“hmm… … I do not know. Judging by his golden hair and noble appearance, it seems clear that he is a nobleman… … “There is no one like that among the spear fighting families I know.”
A broad but shallow relationship.
If Edwin, known as the water strider of the aristocratic party world, didn’t know, it was safe to assume that everyone here didn’t know.
It was then. Adonis walked towards them.
“It’s coming this way! “Everyone be careful!”
“… … Kiel, is that something to be so scared of?”
“You, don’t you think that’s strange?”
“huh? Well, it’s strange.”
He is suspiciously friendly with Charon and Lucia. but… … .
“He’s just a kid, right?”
Astheon responded as if it was no big deal.
Kiel felt like screaming.
‘That just kid almost cut my head off! I didn’t even see him pull out his spear!’
But I couldn’t say that. Because she is admitting that she has lost to the child.
While Kiel was feeling so frustrated, Adonis arrived in front of them.
“Hello everyone.”
“huh?”
“I just said hello? “Is there something wrong?”
People narrowed their eyebrows.
This is because Adonis’s tone of voice was like that of an old man.
I thought Kiehl was arrogant because he believed in his skills, and the rest… … .
‘Ears, cute!’
… … I thought Adonis was cute.
Children of aristocratic families tend to grow up relatively early because they receive education from their families, and sometimes there was a child like this.
A child who ‘pretends to be an adult’.
What if you see a child acting like an adult from the perspective of real adults?
It is natural to be at eye level and be cute.
Of course, the atmosphere also played a role.
A commander worse than the devil, following an arduous march, the path to a battlefield where one’s life must be risked.
The cute(?) Adonis who appeared in this situation was like sweet rain in a drought to them.
People immediately bombarded Adonis with questions.
“What family are you from?”
“It’s a secret.”
“What did you come here for?”
“… … “I’m here to help you?”
“Ouch! They said they were here to help! “You’re cute.”
The women gathered around Adonis, and the men began a small meeting.
“Too young. But if you still called me… … “Do you have a special talent?”
“It’s likely to be an exploration type. Do you have great senses?”
“Maybe they’re on guard duty. Because there could be an attack. Well, there’s a good chance we’ll be together until we enter Kalos.”
Kiel was shocked when he saw that.
Instead of being wary, you’re making a wrong decision, and you’re cute around a monster?
It was natural for Kiel to yell.
“this person… … What are they doing now? “Have we gone crazy as a group?”
“What is it, Kiel? “What’s wrong with you all of a sudden?”
“That thing has a monster inside it. Everyone stay away. “If you don’t want to die.”
“… … .”
From Kiel to Adonis, from Adonis to Kiel.
Everyone’s gaze shifted back and forth a couple of times. and.
“hmm… … okay. Every man has a monster inside him. But he’s still a kid, right? “I think it’s still there too.”
“… … Astheon, low quality.”
“I was just telling the truth. Look, even on my body… … .”
“Aaaah! Adonis! “Close your eyes!”
shaking-.
Kiel trembled as a skit unfolded before his eyes.
“Oh my, is he jealous now?”
“They say jealousy in men is ugly. “That makes perfect sense.”
The women whispered together.
Kiel suddenly became an ugly man. Edwin tapped his shoulder.
“hmm… … You were mean to this. Are you jealous of your child? Well, I’m always on your side, don’t worry, buddy.”
The day will come when I will be comforted by naughty Edwin!
“Uh, ahhh… … !!”
Kiel began to scream.
Unfortunately or fortunately, people’s attention was focused on Adonis.
“Do you want some candy?”
Silvia, Lucia’s friend and classmate at the academy, gave candy to Adonis.
Since her child was three years old, she carried sweets here and there.
“hmm… … “I will accept it gratefully.”
Adonis did not refuse. because.
‘It’s hot.’
The curse didn’t just change his appearance. Even my taste buds changed.
I’ve ended up with a child’s taste buds.
For him, the temptation of candy was not something he could resist.
“Carrying candy around… … “He’s a great kid.”
“Aaaah! cute.”
The women couldn’t stand it any longer.
“Look at how soft your skin is.”
“Are my cheeks stretching out? “It’s incredibly resilient.”
“Don’t you think your hair is shining?”
“Where do you use Sanghoe’s products? “If you tell this pretty sister, I’ll give you a candy.”
Sigh! Quack squeal!
Every time Adonis spoke, the women became agitated.
Adonis came to see the juniors’ tricks, but ended up receiving a lot of cuteness.