What Happens When The Second Male Lead Powers Up [EN]: Chapter 486

Sub Male Lead’s Hiatus – #486

Youth☆ Naval Academy (1)

It’s been a day since then, but I still don’t know why I became the Guild Master.

-Clatter, clatter······

-Whoosh! Whooooo······!

Flap, flutter flutter! I pressed down hard on the robe hood that was trying to flip over.

Even without a GPS, I could definitely tell that we had come up to a high altitude.

It wasn’t just that the blue wheel tracks were getting darker.

The hilly area, where soils of various colors were mixed, had turned completely white at some point.

Here and there, things that I couldn’t tell whether they were mold or moss were showing off flashy colors, but most of it was very old and hardened snow, like ice.

Sir Johan fearlessly tasted it—I was once again shocked and handed him bottled water—and declared that ‘it’s as salty as seawater.’

This meant that we had entered Baron Bajen’s territory and were getting closer to the North Sea.

“Guild Master, Guild Master. This is delicious. This one is less salty than that one, so it’s to the Guild Master’s taste.”

“Thank you.”

“It’s also slightly sweet.”

Every time I was called ‘Guild Master,’ I was startled.

I took the jerky that Ms. Gain handed me and smiled awkwardly.

No, really. Could this have been a highly sophisticated political strategy?

Rather than voting for the person they wanted to elect (themselves), everyone voted for a third party to prevent the person they wanted to block from being elected, and somehow that ended up being me?

Doesn’t that sound plausible? A conclusion I came to after careful consideration while crammed into a narrow cave last night….

“Oh, it’s delicious. How can jerky have this kind of texture?”

I widened my eyes and exclaimed. I could hear the faint sound of the grandfather laughing behind me.

“Right? You should really tear into this with a can of beer.”

“Wow.”

I carefully observed the jerky that Ms. Gain had given me.

It was so delicious that all the thoughts I had been having until just now were pushed into a corner.

The best jerky I’ve had here was, of course, the Lawrence version, but surprisingly, this one was just as good.

The scent of butter wafted up, but it wasn’t greasy at all, and at the same time, it was moderately salty and sweet.

Moreover, it was easy to chew like jelly, so it seemed easy for the elderly or children to eat.

It’s food that Yara’s group gave us, amazing.

Is there a special spice or secret recipe that they only use in the North?

“If you want more, please tell me.”

“Yes.”

“Even if you don’t want to hear more, please tell me?”

“Hahaha. I will.”

Ms. Gain, who was very friendly, had been asking a lot of questions yesterday and today.

All of them were words of consideration for me, so I was sincerely grateful.

On the other hand, I was also a little worried that she was paying too much attention to me.

The day I collapsed wasn’t because I was sick, but because of the Lord’s mischief…. Something like that.

It felt like someone was trying to silence me.

I was a little annoyed that the aurora, which had disappeared without a trace as soon as morning came.

Since then, I haven’t been talking to my friends about the ‘worldview’.

Hmm. Should I provoke them again when things get a little more peaceful?

It would be too dangerous in the current situation, right?

“Oh my, we have to give some to Guinness too. Yoo-ookpo [Korean dried beef] and cheeeeese.”

“Aren’t your hands cold?”

I asked, pausing from snacking, and Ms. Gain, who was rummaging through her pockets, shrugged and smiled.

I already knew that she had a constitution that made her feel cold even in the middle of summer.

She could probably walk around in just her pajamas and be fine.

But I didn’t feel comfortable seeing her bare hands in this cold weather.

Isabelle would have been upset inside again.

“······Ms. Gain, your hands are small.”

“Huh? I’m still bigger than my mother, though?”

When I silently smiled and held out my arm, she quickly put her palm on my hand, which was wearing mittens.

‘It’s not that small. There’s not much difference between it and Lady Elizabeth’s.’ Her subsequent rebuttal was quite serious, which made me laugh.

I immediately gave her plenty of aether [magical energy] and warmth.

Then, a clear flush was added to her cheeks. She looked much healthier than before.

“Ha, I’ve lived long enough to see this….”

Huh? Djibril Diop, who was following behind, sighed and lamented.

I glanced down and turned to look at him. Ms. Gain also had a very scary expression on her face.

What’s he complaining about this time?

“Serenite.”

“Yes. High-speed charging, here I come.”

The Crown Prince, who had figured out the flow like a ghost, requested aether from the other side.

I immediately grabbed his elbow and poured energy into him.

Good, he’s eating well. Grow up like this and become a good emperor.

Pay your respects to your brother every now and then later.

“Madam, is my jerky not coming after all?”

“Ah! Sorry, here you go. It’s delicious, so have three!”

“I’m seriously worried about the future of Liester. I never thought I’d say something like this….”

“I see a sign over there.”

“Heok.”

Against the backdrop of Diop’s gloomy grumbling, Sir Johan said softly.

We quickly turned our heads to look ahead.

The wind was very strong, but fortunately, the sunlight was bright and there weren’t many clouds.

It was the ‘decent weather’ that Yara had mentioned.

‘If you go up north for about a day, you will reach Baron Bajen’s territory. If the weather is good, you will see the Naval Academy half a day after that.’

And towering between the drab shrubs….

‘The school is this big! There’s also a sign on the way!’

Sign.

-Nyaaaa

Ropi, who was hiding in the Crown Prince’s arms, cried out solemnly.

We squinted and read the letters written on it.

‘Hot Passion!’

‘Burning Ardor!’

‘Charge, Magical Beasts!’

Oh….

‘Naval Academy

-Let’s Fight Back with Surging Power!-‘

A roughly carved half-log was crudely hammered into a stake about the height of a ferret.

Bent awls protruded from various places, making it look dangerous.

What was expressed by applying red paint thickly was a Naval Dragon when you looked closely.

It was a somewhat unexpected design, and my mind went blank for a moment.

The hand holding the Crown Prince also slowly fell.

Because Baron Bajen, the lord, founded the school himself, I imagined a heavy and authoritative atmosphere….

“What is this? Is this a school?”

“It’s a place with a unique charm. It’s very interesting.”

“······Yes, it’s special.”

I whispered back.

Hmm. Is this also my prejudice? You shouldn’t judge anything by its appearance—

“Who’s there!”

“Hraaah!”

Oh my god! I immediately deployed the Holy Land and enveloped the group.

Paah······! As soon as the golden aether burst out of my body, sturdy figures poured out of the side path hidden beyond the sign.

‘Surround them!’ They had not only spears and swords in both hands, but also sickles and pickaxes, and they all had tanned skin and muscular bodies, as if they had trained properly.

Some people were wearing short sleeves in this cold weather.

I was naturally intimidated by their fierce expressions and burning gazes.

“Waaaaa!”

“Class 3! Don’t show any mercy! The opponent isn’t even a magical beast!”

“Leave it to me, Class President!”

“Huh?”

Wait, Class President? I pursed my lips, doubting my own hearing.

Even the always calm Areum was surprised and fluttered her ears.

All the people who came out now look like parents, are they perhaps the Class Presidents when they were in charge of the apartment complex?

“Don’t be afraid! Do as the teachers taught you!”

“Okay, Class President!”

What······?

Even as they surrounded us in a circle, I was in shock and couldn’t continue thinking.

No, I definitely heard that they were young students.

That’s why the administrator and Yara were so worried about the remaining territory residents. What on earth—

“Attack!”

“Wait a minute, it’s dangerous!”

I was horrified and raised my voice while hugging Tete.

You’ll get hurt if you hit the aether circle at that speed!

-Clack!

Whirr-! At the same time, the Crown Prince flicked his fingers, and the bushes near us blazed high.

‘Ugh!’ The horrified students hurriedly backed away or fell on their butts.

As soon as they took a step back, eerie noises burst out one after another in the air. Crack, crack, crack!

Before they knew it, sharply sharpened ice nails were slowly rotating and about to plunge down on their heads.

On the ground, flames like the devil’s tongue were licking, and in the sky, cold daggers were aiming at them.

Finally, more than half of the group turned pale and began to tremble.

Clang, clang! The sound of weapons falling echoed sharply from all directions.

I quickly turned to look at my friends.

I think this is enough—

-Spot!

“Heooooeok!”

At that time, the student called ‘Class President’ grabbed his neck and collapsed.

It was a fast and terrible suffocation. I was truly shocked and covered Tete’s eyes.

However, the man who had his back to me was only guarding the saddle, scattering his white hair.

Sir Johan!

“Lady Edelweiss!”

“Please forgive them and stop, they are still young students!”

Huh?

-Paat!

“Heok, cough, cough!”

At the same time as the cry of a strange woman, the Class President fell backward.

He coughed roughly as if he had finally caught his breath, which made me feel sorry for him.

The woman who suddenly appeared in the side path seemed to be a teacher, and unlike the students who were wearing pants and tunics, she was wearing an old dress and a fur cape.

I quickly stepped forward with Areum.

Then, I looked back and forth between Sir Johan and her.

The man’s chiseled jawline seemed sharper than usual today.

“Lady Edelweiss, why so harshly….”

“The students’ education is wrong.”

“Yes?”

This was an unexpected answer.

As I blinked for a moment, a cool mint-colored gaze slowly moved and touched my face.

It was a little bit, but it was creepy.

“They don’t know at all how to deal with a priest or paladin, not just a regular soldier. Above all, they are not trained to surrender or find a way out when they encounter an overwhelming force. They just charge with only basic strategies.”

“······.”

“At this rate, they will only be strong and tough prey.”

Just as I was gaping, Sir Johan gave a polite and gentle smile.

Then, he stared at the front again with a cold face.

“From what I can see, there don’t seem to be any minors, but with this kind of education, they can’t protect even themselves, let alone the territory. Are you a teacher?”

“······That’s right. I am these children’s homeroom teacher.”

The woman replied with a slightly resentful expression.

‘Teacher Tess!’ The students, who had stood up from their seats with difficulty, moved behind her in a crowd.

They are all several times bigger than me, but when I see them hiding behind adults while sobbing, they seem young… Or not….

“The north wind is unusual, and the sky is also unusual, so the students have become sharp. Besides, isn’t it wartime?”

Teacher Tess continued. We exchanged glances quietly.

“······It is entirely my responsibility for the children’s reckless actions. But the uninvited guests seem to be a priest and a paladin, why did you come to this harsh land and scare the young ones?”

“Aga.”

Then, the grandfather called me softly.

I nodded immediately and rummaged through my bag. Tete gave me an expectant look.

“Here, this. It’s a bracelet sent by Yara, the village representative.”

“······Yes?”

‘Yara’s identification tag?’ Tess’s face turned blue.

The students also covered their mouths, saying, ‘Hiiiik!’ Francois quickly added.

“Don’t worry. She, who cares about you and the village, has only hired us as mercenaries. We are a guild specializing in magical beast subjugation. Have you heard of ‘SoMaek’?”

“That······. Is that true? Yara had such good luck?”

The teacher opened her frog eyes.

She immediately wanted to check Yara’s bracelet, so Sir Johan delivered it on the wind.

In addition, the crest of the Naval Academy and the toys given by the evacuating children were also presented as evidence.

After a while.

“······I’m sorry. I never dreamed that mercenaries would come to help the North…. Especially such honorable clergymen.”

Tess, who still looked dazed, gave us a polite Shin-gook bow [Korean deep bow].

Just as I was about to answer, a blunt voice popped out from behind.

“If you understand, hurry up, it’s cold. Useless greetings are enough, I want to go to the principal’s office right away.”

Hey! I turned my head sharply and glared at the lightning bum.

No, don’t you know that even if you say the same thing, ‘ah’ is different from ‘uh’? [Meaning tone matters]

The first meeting was also violent, do you want to keep acting like that?