All-Master Player Of The Academy [EN]: Chapter 247

124. Would you please deliver it? – 1

Even as they spoke, Charles’s expression remained somber.

The swordsman, glancing at her, pulled Ian aside.

“Is Princess Charles going to be alright?”

“Will there be a problem?”

She gained strength through training with Ian.

If she can utilize that strength well, Charles should be fine.

‘But just because someone has power doesn’t mean they’re mentally stable.’

Kirke had seen many people while traveling through countless worlds with Ian.

And she had seen those who received intensive training from Ian, like Charles.

Most of them grew significantly, both physically and mentally, but that wasn’t always the case for everyone.

‘That’s right.’

Ian nodded and opened his bag.

“Myaa?”

Myaen peeked out of the bag and mewled softly, so Ian picked her up.

“Myamyaa~.”

And placed her in Charles’s arms.

“What…?”

“It’s said that having something cute is good for mental stability.”

“…This princess is fine.”

“Still clinging to that way of speaking? It was just a tool they used, after all.”

“…I don’t know.”

“Really? Well, holding Myaen will probably make you feel better.”

“Myaa~ Myamyaa~.”

“Well, whether you maintain your way of speaking or not is your choice, so I won’t interfere. Just don’t be too attached to it.”

At his blunt words, Charles sighed heavily.

And held Myaen, who was in her arms.

“Thank you for your concern. But I am fine. This princess is…”

“Then give her back.”

Myaen, back in Ian’s arms, mewled softly.

The swordsman, watching enviously, gently reached out and stroked Myaen’s head.

“Anyway, if there’s anything related to Keshin [a powerful demonic entity or organization] there, please investigate and report it.”

“I’ll try. But how do I use this?”

“Ah, that.”

Ian taught her how to use the bracelet, and the swordsman awkwardly followed along.

She was impressed when she finally understood the message transmission function.

“Such a wonderful thing… I will use it gratefully.”

“It also serves as a testing function, so please note down any problems you encounter.”

“Understood. Then we’ll depart immediately. Let’s go, Princess.”

“I need to report to the academy…”

“You’re moving under the Emperor’s orders, right?”

“And there’s still training left with you.”

“The training you need now is ultimately practical experience. You should reduce your sparring with me too.”

“Is that so.”

“Yes. So, have a good trip, Swordsman. If there’s a fight, send her out.”

“Understood.”

The swordsman should be able to guide Charles without any trouble.

At his words, Charles nodded firmly.

“Then, see you next time.”

After saying goodbye to them, Ian headed to the Imperial Academy.

The swordsman, watching him walk away, turned to Charles.

“What’s wrong?”

“Nothing…”

Fear was evident in Charles’s eyes as she gazed at Ian.

The swordsman, noticing it, smiled wryly.

“There won’t be any major problems. Don’t worry too much. Now, shall we go?”

* * *

It was possible to travel directly to Kirishnan’s territory from the capital via a gate [a magical portal].

As they passed through the gate, the swordsman exclaimed in amazement.

A rather large castle came into view.

The walls were much higher than those in the capital.

And in the center of the castle, inside the high walls, was a tower even taller than the walls.

“What on earth is that tower…?”

Curious, the swordsman asked the mage managing the gate.

“What is that tower?”

“Ah, Kirishnan is also an excellent mage. So, he built and operates his own magic tower.”

“But it’s so tall?”

“It’s a matter of taste, isn’t it? Actually, I haven’t been inside either. It seems he’s planning to create his own independent school.”

The gate mage spoke as if it were nothing unusual, and the swordsman, though taken aback, had no choice but to accept it.

There were many eccentric mages, after all.

“Princess Charles, have you ever been here before?”

“I came here once a long time ago. It was quite a nice place. They specialize in milk bread, and they have good quality milk and cheese. Also, the land is fertile, so wheat grows well…”

It was truly a peaceful and prosperous place.

The direct territory itself was developed to the best of their abilities by Iron Blood Duke and Kirishnan, so it was as large and expansive as a decent-sized city.

As she spoke, recalling her past memories, the swordsman nodded.

“I see. This is my first time. But was there a tower like that back then?”

“Hmm. There was no such tower back then.”

“I see. Anyway, getting into the castle should be our priority. Now, shall we go?”

At the swordsman’s words, Charles nodded and headed towards the castle with her.

As they approached the castle, a large hand grabbed their shoulders.

“…What is it?”

Charles asked in an arrogant tone, and the owner of the hand said in surprise.

“Why are you here?”

It was a large man with a red beard.

The swordsman, seeing him, tilted her head in confusion before exclaiming in surprise.

“Red Beard Baba? Why are you here?”

“Do you know him?”

“Yes. He’s a swordsman from a group called the Guardians, and they fight demons with the mission of saving the world…”

“Someone who fights demons is here? Then…”

Charles bit her lip tightly.

Then what the Emperor and Ian said might be true.

That Kirishnan was involved with demons.

And.

‘That he really intended to use me.’

Charles recalled her old memories.

The 1st Princess, who had approached her after she had been practically abandoned in the Imperial Palace after her mother’s death.

Her gentle smile as she taught her the imperial language.

The fact that all of that was to use her was gradually becoming the truth.

Regardless of her hardening expression, Baba said nonchalantly.

“There’s only one reason why the Guardians move. Something related to demons. Especially since this place is a bit… strange.”

“What parts are strange? No, this is good. Baba, I’d like to exchange information.”

“Let’s do that. But who’s the young lady next to you?”

At Baba’s question, Charles suppressed her stinging heart and said.

“This princess is Charles de Blad, the Imperial Princess of the Empire.”

“…Why are you with the princess?”

“I think we need to talk about that separately. But Baba, are you the only one here?”

“Of course not.”

Baba pointed to one side.

There was a small cart, and in the cart were people wearing gray robes like Baba.

One of them was a face the swordsman knew.

“Tyrant Gust… and… Huh? You are…?”

The swordsman, who had been puzzled, was shocked to see the person wearing a white mask.

“The leader of the Sword Flower Troupe [a mercenary group known for their skill with swords]? Why are you here too?”

At her question, the leader gripped her sword tightly and said coldly.

“I also have a grudge against that bastard Rubellin. Gust told me. There’s a trace of a guy related to Rubellin here.”

“Ah.”

Tyrant Gust and Red Beard Baba.

And even the leader of the Sword Flower Troupe.

With this much, they should be able to handle anything.

As the swordsman felt relieved, Charles said with a serious expression.

“Doesn’t that mean it might be a dangerous task? Hmm…”

She had learned from Ian and was now at the Expert level, but she wasn’t as strong as them.

That’s why Charles was anxious, and the swordsman smiled brightly.

“Don’t worry. Nothing will happen. And even if something goes wrong…”

She had the bracelet that Ian gave her.

They could use it to retreat to Fredon Academy.

That’s why the swordsman said reassuringly.

“So now…”

The swordsman, who was smiling to reassure Charles, suddenly turned her head.

Gust, Baba, and the leader of the troupe did the same.

At the end of their gaze was the tower that stood tall in the center of the castle.

“…Hey. What’s that?”

As the leader muttered, Gust and Baba said in disbelief.

The tower they were looking at was swaying greatly.

And.

“…That.”

“This… can’t be happening?”

Baba muttered blankly.

Black smoke was pouring out of the tower, starting to cover the territory like a cloud.

“What is that?”

Only Charles tilted her head, clueless.

To her muttering, the swordsman quietly replied.

“The Tower of the Forgotten City… This is what happens when a Wave [a catastrophic event involving the release of dark energy and monsters] occurs.”

The moment she answered.

-KIEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!

A terrible scream echoed from inside the territory, hidden by the high walls.

Upon hearing that, the swordsman’s group immediately ran towards the castle.

The soldiers and knights near the castle walls, as well as those trying to enter the castle, were all panicking.

“Wh-what is that?!”

The black smoke was getting thicker and thicker.

It didn’t seem like there were any major problems inside the castle yet.

But knowing what that was, they couldn’t just stand by.

“Hey! Open the gate! Hurry! We need to evacuate the people inside!!”

“What are you talking about! And who are you people!!”

“This isn’t the time for introductions?!”

Baba eventually gritted his teeth and drew his sword.

As the knights tried to resist, Charles held up her bracelet.

She didn’t know exactly what was happening, but everyone was confused by the situation.

In other words, something beyond comprehension had occurred.

That’s why she didn’t hesitate to manipulate the bracelet as Ian had instructed.

“…What?”

In an instant, Ian appeared.

Myaen’s mouth was glistening with meat grease, as if they had been eating together.

“Oh? You!”

“Why are you guys here… No, more than that.”

Ian, looking at the gate and the top of the walls, tilted his head.

“What is it?”

-KIEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!

As another terrible scream was heard, Ian said indifferently.

“It failed. The output and stability were insufficient, so the dimensional gate only partially opened. Well, it seems like the ones that were supposed to come out did come out…”

“Huh? What does that mean…?”

Shortly after he finished speaking.

The darkness in the sky disappeared.

The sky became clear as if what had just happened was a lie.

The knights, unable to hide their bewilderment, raised their weapons towards them.

“You bastards!! How dare you cause such a commotion in the territory ruled by Princess Kirishnan! Who are you people?!”

As the knights and soldiers growled, Ian looked at them and scratched the back of his head.

“Even if I leave it like this, it will fail to fully open the dimensional gate, but there’s always a possibility, so I can’t just leave it alone…”

“Then…?”

As Charles asked worriedly, Ian swung his sword and said.

“That thing in the tower. I’ll destroy it.”

-KWAAAAAAANG!!