All-Master Player Of The Academy [EN]: Chapter 253

◈ Episode 253

127. I’m Not Okay – 1

“You certainly have a firm taste.”

위디아 [Widia] stared at 샤를 [Charles].

Thick blonde hair and blood-red eyes.

A beautiful face with distinct features, and her figure wasn’t bad either.

“Isn’t her appearance decent? You said the 황녀님 [Princess] was pretty before.”

“Yeah.”

“Then is it because of her status?”

“Do I look like someone who cares about that?”

“I guess not. Hmm. Then what’s the problem?”

“I haven’t said much about you reading 하륜 [Haryun]’s novels.”

하륜 [Haryun], who was caught in the crossfire, shouted.

“It’s a matter of taste! Respect it!”

“That’s right. Respect it.”

“Though there might be someone saddened in the process of respecting it… 황녀님 [Princess]?”

메이 [May] looked at 샤를 [Charles].

She tapped her, who was stiff as a board, and she slowly collapsed onto the sofa.

“황녀님 [Princess]?! Are you okay?!”

She fainted.

She seemed quite shocked by the second answer.

이안 [Ian], who was looking down at her, reached out his hand.

As his hand, imbued with a faint moonlight, enveloped 샤를 [Charles], she slowly opened her eyes.

“Ugh…”

“Are you okay?!”

“I am 괜찮다 [okay]. The sky and earth are turning upside down…”

“You already said that, so that’s enough. Anyway, the fact that you feel attracted to me means there’s something wrong with you.”

“Is that so…”

“If you can live even when the obvious becomes not obvious… that’s also resistance, but I don’t recommend it. I know what that end looks like.”

“What’s it like?”

“If you’re lucky, you’re a madman, and if you’re unlucky… no. I don’t need to talk about this.”

“…Wait, the lucky one is a madman? What’s the unlucky one?”

“There is. Something like that. Anyway, they seemed to be having a hard time.”

이안 [Ian] said nonchalantly, and 하륜 [Haryun] tilted his head.

“Having a hard time? Has someone been like that before?”

“…Well. In the past.”

이안 [Ian] usually says things without hiding much.

He even showed them other dimensions, not just things related to other dimensions before.

But this time, it was different.

하륜 [Haryun] nodded as he seemed reluctant to speak.

“You must have your reasons. Anyway, 황녀님 [Princess]. If 이안 [Ian] is saying this much, wouldn’t it be better to get treatment?”

“…I’ll think about it.”

샤를 [Charles] rose from her seat, pale as a sheet.

위디아 [Widia] and 메이 [May] supported her as she staggered, and 하륜 [Haryun] felt bitter.

“By the way, aren’t you going to end up living alone forever like this?”

“What’s wrong with being single?”

“There’s nothing wrong with it, but it’s a shame.”

“Forget it.”

이안 [Ian] shook his head, and 하륜 [Haryun] didn’t say anything more.

As he went up, 이안 [Ian] turned his eyes back to the book.

‘I’m 괜찮다 [okay].’

키르케 [Circe] didn’t say anything more to 이안 [Ian]’s reply.

* * *

There was a commotion in the Empire, but the impact wasn’t that great on the 제국 아카데미 [Imperial Academy].

Of course, there was some impact, as the 철혈공 [Iron-Blooded Duke], the second highest in the Empire, fell, and with the appearance of the 마룡 [Demon Dragon] and the execution of 키리슈난 [Kirishnan].

However, as if it had nothing to do with it, the 제국 아카데미 [Imperial Academy] carried out its schedule without any major problems, and finally the second competition began.

“What’s this competition about?”

“It’s like a war game using dice, but there’s no actual fighting, just mock battles.”

The 제국 아카데미 [Imperial Academy] is a military academy, and graduates naturally enter the Imperial Army as officers.

There, they gain recognition and become officers, then retire and return to their territories to become lords.

Since they often fight wars, there were many classes that trained them in strategy and tactics.

“This is why the Imperial Army is strong. Each lord can use basic strategies and tactics.”

By doing so, when problems arise in the Empire, each lord leads knights and soldiers to participate in the Imperial Army.

This allows them to move a powerful army.

“We also teach strategy and tactics, but it’s not as thorough as it is here.”

아란세 [Aranse] interjected, and 그래진 [Graejin] looked at him.

His expression seemed quite serious.

“We won last time, but this time it’s a bit different. This is more about how well you can use strategy and tactics than individual skill.”

That’s why 아란세 [Aranse] looked at 하륜 [Haryun].

“I want you to play the role of a strategist.”

“Understood.”

“I will.”

“The rest…”

아란세 [Aranse] looked at the students who were staring at him with excited expressions.

It’s hard to expect anything.

“…I hope you do well on your own. Follow the instructions well.”

“I don’t follow the orders of someone weaker than me.”

“Hmph. If you want to give me orders, 하륜 [Haryun] will have to beat me.”

I thought things had been quiet lately, but here we go again.

아란세 [Aranse] frowned, and 이안 [Ian], who was standing next to him, said with his arms crossed.

“I’m participating this time, can’t you just do as you’re told?”

“Oh? Really?”

“Of course, I won’t interfere. I’ll be in the position of commander, and you guys will conduct the test yourselves.”

As B반 [Class B] is full of strong opinions and individuality, they needed a restraining force to control them.

이안 [Ian] was perfect for that position, so he wasn’t excluded this time.

아란세 [Aranse] sighed as he looked at the B반 [Class B] students burning with fighting spirit.

“Ugh. You damn guys. Then are you ready?”

“Yes!”

“Let’s go. 이안 [Ian]. Don’t you have anything to say as the commander?”

이안 [Ian] answered indifferently to 아란세 [Aranse]’s question.

“It’s the same as always.”

And he looked around at everyone and said.

“Wipe them out.”

The mock battle that started continued until the next day.

The 제국 아카데미 [Imperial Academy] was desperate this time because they had no intention of losing.

But in the end, 프레돈 아카데미 [Fredon Academy] won by a narrow margin.

“Ugh. My head’s going to explode.”

하륜 [Haryun], who was at the center of the mock battle, pressed down on his throbbing head.

Conceiving strategies to block dozens of units.

Organizing and moving supplies to make them move according to the strategy.

He had a hard time thinking about and directing the overall parts.

오에리나 [Oerina] giggled as he sat down.

“You worked hard. I didn’t expect you to pull off a comeback there.”

It wasn’t easy to withstand the attack of the additional troops sent by the 제국 아카데미 [Imperial Academy].

But in the process, the god of dice helped.

“Honestly, I thought we were going to lose. No matter how much of a master you are, you wouldn’t have been able to beat that number.”

하륜 [Haryun] sighed in relief.

아란세 [Aranse] smirked at him.

“Luck can never be ignored on the battlefield. But the traps that 윌디 [Wildy] and 그래진 [Graejin] set up to create that luck were also effective.”

The number of additional troops was small.

And they were hit before they could raid.

하륜 [Haryun]’s luck worked because all of that was prepared.

“Well, that’s luck too. By the way, the 제국 아카데미 [Imperial Academy] must be really disappointed?”

하륜 [Haryun] glanced at the other side.

The commander on the 제국 아카데미 [Imperial Academy] side was 오스넨 [Osnen].

He pondered for a moment, then nodded and approached.

“It was a good game. It seems like luck played a part in the end.”

“Don’t you know that luck is also a skill? And a game is just a game.”

“Well, I didn’t put you in the power.”

The power evaluation of the pieces used in the war game is decided by discussing with the 프레돈 아카데미 [Fredon Academy] and the 제국 아카데미 [Imperial Academy].

And, if it’s 이안 [Ian], both sides will agree to treat him as more than a considerable large unit.

But his piece didn’t come out in this game, so it was an equal match.

“The game won’t work if 이안 [Ian] is involved. You have to accept that.”

하륜 [Haryun] said with a smile, and 오스넨 [Osnen] shrugged.

“Then the only competition left is the individual battle tomorrow. 이안 [Ian]. I want to get revenge, can you come out this time?”

“I don’t know.”

이안 [Ian] glanced at 아란세 [Aranse].

He pondered for a moment and nodded.

“Yeah. Individual battles aren’t about the winner continuing to participate. You can’t just keep being excluded.”

이안 [Ian], who had 아란세 [Aranse]’s permission, nodded.

“Come at me anytime.”

“I hope you remember that my offer is still valid.”

오스넨 [Osnen] said, recalling when they fought at 프레돈 아카데미 [Fredon Academy] before, and 이안 [Ian] nodded.

If I win, what can’t I do?

“I’ll treat you with courtesy too.”

The expressions of the 제국 아카데미 [Imperial Academy] students darkened at 이안 [Ian]’s words.

They wondered if 오스넨 [Osnen] could really beat the hero who defeated the 마룡 [Demon Dragon].

But 오스넨 [Osnen]’s expression was bright.

“I’m counting on you.”

As the second competition ended, 블랜치 [Blanche], who was sitting and waiting, stretched.

“Then it’s over? Let’s go. 이안 [Ian]. Let’s spar if you’re 괜찮다 [okay].”

이안 [Ian] shook his head at 블랜치 [Blanche]’s request.

“I have to take care of 샤를 [Charles].”

“Oh? Um. Okay.”

“What? What’s with that expression?”

“No, it’s just…”

블랜치 [Blanche] looked around and approached 이안 [Ian], whispering in a small voice.

“I heard you dumped 샤를 황녀님 [Princess Charles].”

“Where did you hear that?”

“Everyone who knows, knows. But aren’t you uncomfortable?”

What’s uncomfortable about it?

이안 [Ian] shook his head, and 블랜치 [Blanche] sighed.

“Okay. Well, if you say so. Anyway, you can’t spar, right? Hey! 발라 [Vala]! Come at me!”

“Haha! I’ve been waiting for those words!!”

The 프레돈 아카데미 [Fredon Academy] students are seen leaving.

As they moved away, 샤를 [Charles] approached from the 제국 아카데미 [Imperial Academy] side.

“Are you training again today?”

“I’ll keep doing it until I leave. Follow me to the training ground.”

이안 [Ian] said bluntly as always, and 샤를 [Charles] nodded slightly and followed him.

샤를 [Charles], who returned after training with 이안 [Ian] as usual, went to find 오스넨 [Osnen] instead of going to her room.

오스넨 [Osnen] smiled at his half-sister who came to find him.

“What’s wrong?”

“It’s amazing. You’re asking me for something.”

When she was alone at the 제국 아카데미 [Imperial Academy], he always took care of her when he was at the academy.

And he said it every time.

If it’s hard, you can stop and go to the Imperial Palace.

If there’s anything difficult, you can ask me.

But 샤를 [Charles] refused every time.

He was amazed that 샤를 [Charles] was asking for something.

“Okay. What are you going to ask for?”

오스넨 [Osnen], who was going to listen with a smile if it was something easy, bit his lip slightly at 샤를 [Charles]’s words.

But.

In the end, he had no choice but to grant 샤를 [Charles]’s difficult request.

* * *

The next day, the individual battles began as scheduled.

Perhaps because 이안 [Ian] was participating this time, those of the instructors who didn’t have classes came to watch.

Looking around the training ground full of spectators, 아란세 [Aranse] nudged 이안 [Ian]’s back.

“Take the lead. I’m counting on you.”

“I will.”

이안 [Ian] nodded and went out to the training ground.

As he stood on the training ground, the training ground, which had been buzzing, became quiet.

Under the gaze of many people, 이안 [Ian] drew his sword.

“Come out.”

The weight of a word is great.

None of the 제국 아카데미 [Imperial Academy] dared to challenge him.

When they all thought that the only one to face him was 오스넨 [Osnen], one person stepped forward.

Everyone who saw it was horrified.

“샤, 샤를 황녀님 [Princess Charles]?!!”

Not only the instructors but also all the students were surprised when she, armed, came up to the training ground.

Only 오스넨 [Osnen] was calmly watching, while 샤를 [Charles] drew her sword and pointed it at 이안 [Ian].

“이안 브랜든 [Ian Brandon]. You said you like those who challenge and resist.”

“That’s right.”

“So I will challenge you and resist you, who rejects this 황녀 [Princess]. And…”

Her red eyes flashed, and she took the stance of the 수성신녀공 [Water Star Maiden Art].

“I will win you and take you.”

The sense of resistance is overflowing.

In the quiet training ground where even the sound of swallowing could be heard, 이안 [Ian] nodded.

“Excellent. But…”

-Kuuuuung!!

오러 [Aura] exploded around him.

샤를 [Charles], facing the immense fighting spirit that made her whole body tingle, gripped her sword tightly, and 이안 [Ian] said coldly.

“I have no intention of losing.”