All-Master Player Of The Academy [EN]: Chapter 252

252. Homogeneity – 2

Oerina and Widia agreed with Wildy’s words.

The story of Ian was constantly being told in their homes as well.

It was only natural.

The immense power he possessed.

And the legacy of the Magic Kingdom.

From his connection with the Magic Tower to his position as a Count of the Scarlet Kingdom.

Of course, he didn’t have a territory, but that wasn’t even a flaw.

There was even talk of giving him the heir position immediately if they could win Ian over and bring him in.

Nevertheless, the reason why the women of Class B at Fredon Academy, who were close to Ian, couldn’t see him as a romantic interest was precisely because of that.

How could they have romantic feelings for someone they thought of as a different species?

But Charles couldn’t agree.

“Is that so?”

“Of course, it’s not that I dislike Ian or anything. But you can’t exactly take a typhoon as a lover, can you?”

“That’s right. Marrying a natural disaster is something that only happens in old stories.”

“Hmm…”

“What about you, Your Highness?”

At Wildy’s question, Charles fell into *go-min* [a state of deep contemplation or worry].

After catching Kirishnan, her feelings towards Ian were a little strange.

“Oh my. Oh my. Oh my. Really?”

“Y-Yes.”

“What kind of feeling is ‘strange’?”

“When I see him, my heart races, and my face flushes.”

“Wow~ Really?”

The three looked at her as if she were a curiosity, and Charles stared back at them with even more curiosity.

Different?

Typhoon? Natural disaster?

But no matter how she thought about it, she didn’t think Ian was like that.

“Anyway, we don’t see Ian in that way.”

Wildy stated firmly, and Charles groaned.

She felt like she was the one who had become strange.

“Anyway, thank you.”

“Um. Well, if Your Highness likes Ian… how about studying abroad at Fredon Academy?”

If they were in the same academy, they could see each other often, but Ian and Charles belonged to different countries and different academies.

Of course, he could use Warp and go anywhere he wanted.

But he basically didn’t leave the research and development area of Fredon Academy.

So, if she wanted to be with him, it was right for Charles to come to Fredon Academy.

“There are plenty of excuses. Like wanting to learn more from Ian.”

“Or just confess outright?”

“Visit him at night. Ian is a man, after all.”

“Eek~ How embarrassing~.”

Wildy and Oerina covered their faces and squealed, while Widia smirked.

Charles sighed deeply at the three who spoke lightly as if it were someone else’s business.

“Anyway, we’ll be cheering you on, so give it a try.”

He was the one who killed even his own family with his own hands.

Moreover, given Ian’s personality, it didn’t seem like he would create a family separately.

Then wouldn’t that mean he would live alone for the rest of his life?

As such, they were grateful as friends that Charles was showing such interest, so they said they would help as much as they could, and Charles nodded heavily.

“Should I…”

Night fell.

Charles approached Ian, who was sitting in the dormitory lobby with Mya, sipping tea.

“Do you have a moment?”

Charles’s voice was trembling.

Ian turned his gaze from the book.

A blush was visible on Charles’s face.

“You don’t seem to be sick.”

“…My chest feels a little strange.”

“Give me your hand.”

Ian took Charles’s hand and checked her pulse.

The pulse was a little fast and irregular.

Ian, who had sent his internal energy throughout her body to understand, faced Charles, who was staring blankly at him with a red face, and thought.

‘Is it arrhythmia?’

Kirke reported after checking Charles’s condition, and Ian tilted his head.

‘This is a problem.’

“Sit down over there.”

Ian sat her down in front of him, picked up a notebook he had placed next to him, and grabbed a quill.

“Answer the questions I ask honestly.”

“I understand.”

Her heart was racing like crazy.

Charles took a deep breath nervously and sat in front of him.

It was difficult to face Ian, who was staring at her with his usual stoic expression.

As Charles fidgeted, Ian opened his mouth calmly.

“First question. Let’s say there’s a bridge in front of you. There are bizarre monsters under that bridge. What will you do?”

“…Huh? What kind of question is that?”

“Just answer the question.”

“This princess… will go under the bridge.”

“Good. Second question.”

In that way, Ian continued to ask Charles questions.

Most of the questions were bizarre questions similar to the first question.

When Charles, who had answered everything, stared blankly, Ian tapped the notebook.

“Why?”

“You’re much more mentally messed up than I thought? Ah. Don’t worry. It’s treatable.”

“…What does that mean?”

Charles, who had approached with romantic feelings, couldn’t help but make a sullen expression.

Who would feel good after suddenly hearing that they had a mental problem?

But Charles was even thrilled by the sight of him saying that, thinking it was intellectual.

‘…Is there really a problem?’

If she had heard these words from anyone else, she would have thought it was an insult and would have been angry.

And yet, to have such thoughts.

Seeing Charles hesitating, Ian quickly turned his head.

“Come out, you people hiding there.”

“Ah. Ahahaha.”

It was Widia, Haryun, and May.

They came out with embarrassed expressions and slightly bowed their heads to Charles.

“No, I couldn’t sleep, so I came downstairs, and this is what should I say.”

“I’m sorry, Your Highness. It’s not that we were trying to eavesdrop.”

“But we didn’t hear what you were talking about.”

“Keueung…”

Charles groaned at the three who were apologizing.

She had only answered the questions and hadn’t really done anything.

But she felt embarrassed for no reason.

As Charles’s face turned even redder, Ian handed her the answers written in the notebook.

“Keep it. Hey. You three. Answer the questions I ask.”

“Huh? What questions?”

“Answer immediately. Without thinking. First question. Let’s say there’s a bridge in front of you. There are bizarre monsters under that bridge. What will you do?”

Charles was startled.

Wasn’t that the question he had asked earlier?

As Charles watched, thinking that everyone would give the same answer, the three answered nonchalantly.

“Why would I go to a bridge with monsters? I’m not going.”

“Me neither.”

“It’s best not to approach anything dangerous that you don’t know about.”

Hearing the three’s answers, Charles clenched her fist slightly.

And the following questions.

Even though all three answers were slightly different, they were quite far from Charles’s answers.

As all the Q&A sessions ended, Charles was sullen.

“Those two and this princess are from different countries. If the places you live are different, your lifestyle and way of thinking are also different.”

“But May is an imperial citizen.”

If they said that much, she had nothing to say.

Charles bit her lip, and Ian handed the answer sheets to the three.

“This is a very simple psychological test. It measures mental instability.”

“Oh. Really?”

“Is it possible to check with these questions?”

“To some extent.”

“Who is closest to normal?”

At Widia’s curiosity, Ian shook his head.

“There’s no normal or abnormal in this. It’s just choosing the answer that fits the standards of this world. Well. If I had to say, all three of you are normal.”

Hearing those words, the three looked at Charles.

Then does that mean Charles is different?

Ian quickly affirmed their question.

“That’s right. Princess Charles has a mental problem right now.”

Widia looked at Charles with a worried face.

To hear such words from someone she likes.

Widia, who was feeling sorry for her and trying to comfort her, was startled.

Even after hearing those words, Charles’s face was flushed, and her gaze was hot.

‘Is there really a problem?’

“Charles. I think you have a personal liking for me.”

“Ugh. Th-Th-Th-That’s n-n-n-not… not it…”

With a seriously embarrassed face, twisting her long hair with her fingers.

Fidgeting and not even making eye contact, it seemed like that to anyone who looked at her.

Seeing her trying to deny it, Haryun asked curiously.

“But why did you do this test? Is there a problem?”

“If someone with a sane mind can’t have such feelings for me.”

Widia and Haryun, who had experienced him for a long time, agreed.

But May was different.

When she seemed not to understand, Widia smiled and asked.

“What do you think of Ian?”

“A good man.”

“Then if you think of Ian as a husband?”

“…I can’t imagine it? Of course, if I were to marry, I could, but…”

“…What’s the problem with that?”

When Charles spoke in a slightly sulky tone, Ian shook his head.

“There’s nothing wrong with it. But it’s not good. Being different from others means being ostracized.”

“We don’t ostracize you?”

“That’s because I’m adjusting. If Princess Charles is left alone, no one will approach her in the future?”

You can’t stay next to someone for a long time if their way of life is different and their thoughts are different.

Ian said firmly, and Widia and Haryun admired.

“Hey. How do you know that?”

“They don’t even teach that at the academy. No, more than that. Ian, are you saying that you are different from us now?”

“Did you think I was the same?”

“I roughly knew, but I didn’t know you would say it so openly.”

“It’s not like you can’t get along just because you’re different, so don’t worry. In fact, if you know the trick, it’s easy to deal with. But it’s going to be a little difficult for her to do that.”

She couldn’t maintain good relationships with those around her even when she was fine, so how could she maintain relationships in her current state?

At this rate, she will continue to live as an outcast even after gaining power.

And that sense of alienation and otherness will eventually cause problems.

“But don’t worry. As I said before, it’s treatable.”

With this, the story is over.

As Ian put down the quill, Charles bit her lip tightly.

“Do I have to fix this?”

“You can live without fixing it. If you can handle the aftermath.”

“Then. I won’t fix it. I don’t want to lose these feelings…”

When Charles said firmly, Ian pondered for a moment and nodded.

Everyone was surprised by his reaction.

“Wow. What’s going on? Ian. How about you? Do you like Princess Charles? Are you seeing her as a marriage prospect?”

May asked curiously.

If Princess Charles likes him that much, wouldn’t the two of them get along well?

Ian, who alternately looked at the three who were excited and Charles who was nervous, said firmly.

“No.”

“Heuk…!”

“Princess Charles! Are you okay?”

“I-I’m okay. I’m okay. It just feels like the sky and earth have turned upside down and all the blood in my body has turned into poison, but I’m okay…”

She, who didn’t look okay at all, barely asked.

“Why… why not…”

Facing her desperate expression, Ian drove the wedge.

“You’re not my type.”