V2C1 Part2

Translated by Mlzkzr Edited by Mlzkzr

The Emperor of the Absolute Empire, Stanley Sylveene, was a far sturdier man than he had imagined.

He flings back his cloak and sits down on his throne.

“What is it, Ernest? Have you come to beg me for money again?”

“What an abrupt, greetings, Stanley —— No, His Majesty the Emperor. Indeed, we were very pleased to have received a large amount of support from you when we established the academy. On behalf of the faculty, staff and students, I would like to express our deepest gratitude.”

“Come now, Ernest. If you use such words, my back will become itchy.”

“Really. If so, then let me use my same old speech. Knight escorts gentlemen, please do not kill me for blasphemy.”

Principal Greenwood bowed lightly to the soldiers surrounding the emperor.

“Fuhn…… if someone is good enough to kill you, I won’t have a hard time.”

The emperor said so, and grinned meaningfully.

The students were taken aback by how the atmosphere of the two seemed to be intimate.

—— Who is our principal!?

He is on equal terms with the Emperor of the Absolute Empire.

They certainly heard that he was a founding member of the Hero’s Guild, but other than that, no one knew his background.

“No, no, I too am getting old. I’m not like from the old days when we went on adventures together.”

“Is that so? You don’t look like you’ve changed in thirty years.”

Adventuring with the Emperor!?

They were surprised as well that the Emperor of Absolute had such a past.

“Well, the reason I paid for the establishment of the academy was to protect the northern border. And while we’re at it, it would be helpful if the academy and the Hero’s guild could also come under the command of the northern garrison.”

“I’m afraid that’s not possible. The Hero’s Guild does not belong to any country. Have you forgotten that?”

The emperor frowned and clicked his tongue.

“Hmph. Oh well. I will allow you to visit the Imperial Capital and the north. However——”

The emperor turned his sharp eyes towards the Blaze’s students, who were somewhat far behind the students.

“Don’t let Blaze kids do anything wrong”

His condescending tone of voice incited anger in Blaze’s students. However, they were in the palace of the Absolute Empire. They couldn’t just snap at him carelessly.

Knowing such feelings, the emperor still agitated them.

“I’ve always had a hard time with the stupidity and brutality of the Blaze people. I don’t think their country will be able to sustain itself with such incompetent people. Isn’t it simply that the number of people suffering in vain is increasing?”

As they were showered with sarcasm over and over again, the students began to feel an irresistible urge to kill.

“Kuh …… just saying whatever he wants”

“We are no longer, the dogs of you bastard aristocrats ……”

In a small voice, they endure their anger in small doses. As if he had noticed this, the emperor smiled even more nastily.

“Behold. They’re about to foolishly snap at me. They have the eyes of starving stray dogs. But that’s just the howling of a loser in the end. They have neither the strength nor the talent to face me.”

Veins float in Haruto’s temples as well.

“Haruto……”

Claude was in a cold sweat, wondering when his anger would explode. If Haruto is about to lose his mind and go on a rampage, he must be stopped by any means necessary.

However, it was the other students who unexpectedly exploded their anger first.

“I can’t take this…… anymore”

“I don’t care what happens…… I can’t forgive him.”

Several students thrust their hands into their uniform pockets.

Inside it, they grasp the hilt of their swords.

If they pull their swords out, it’s all over.

They also have a transient alliance with them which was built on top of a delicate balance.

It is also for the means to counter the Northern demons(Tempest).

For the GranMagia Magic Sorcery Academy as well.

And,

The opportunity to spend time with Iris, too.

“Freeze!!”

Haruto’s voice echoed.

His voice echoed off the high ceiling.

“Eh? Ha……Haruto?”

The students who were about to draw their swords, stared at Haruto in surprise.

“You gu~ys, don’t ride his cheap provocation. We will become cheaper, too.”

Claude’s eyes which were staring at Haruto, changed from surprise to a smile.

With this, it’ll be alright —— like that, he felt that he could count on him.

“Are you…… the representative of Blaze?”

The ridicule is gone from the emperor’s face. Instead, it turned into eyes trying to figure out something.

“I’m the leading magician of the Blaze Republic, Haruto Shindou.”

“What…… you’re the leading?”

“When I thought that they were just checking us through the gates, I guess they were just trying to instigate us huh. But unfortunately, you can’t get us with that hand.”

“Yo,you bastard! How dare you address His Majesty the Emperor like that——”

The emperor restrained the shouting senior vassal with his hand, who has a bright red face. And after staring at Haruto scrutinizingly, he snorted.

“You, look weak”

“Wha……!?”

Veins appeared again at Haruto’s temples.

“……You’re a big deal if you can recognize it just by looking at me. Emperor.”

“That’s natural. I’ve been through so many different situations than a kid like you.”

“……”

“I mean, how can you not know the ability of the other party until you interact with him? You’re too inexperienced to talk to”

Haruto gritted his teeth together.

“That’s …… a lot of confidence. Well, I guess it can’t be helped that your eyesight gets weaker as you get older.”

This time, a vein emerged on the emperor’s forehead.

“Are you saying that I’m old!? You’re the one who was born just yesterday, don’t be so arrogant! I am the man who slayed a thousand Black Ogres at the Godiran Mine!!”

“What…… was that?”

The Godiran Mine is located in the Horizon Kingdom, and is one of the largest magic stone mines on the continent. However, there was a time when many demons lived in that area and people couldn’t approach it. They had learned in their history and geography class that the Black Ogres, known for their strength and cunningness, had ruled it for decades.

“The one who freed that mine, was you huh……”

Principal Greenwood also looked far away,

“There was such a thing, I believe ……”

And then, muttered nostalgically. Since the principal of the academy said it, it must be true. Seeing Haruto’s surprised face, the emperor chuckled.

“How was that! There is a vast difference between what I have accomplished and what you have achieved”

“Kuh…… I can do it too! I just don’t have the opportunity!!”

“Hah! It’s a common phrase for a hero who could only talk! Wahahahahahahahahahaha!!”

“Thi,this bastard…… if so, I’ve defeated a Nero Behemoth and an Org Specter!!”

“What?”

The emperor’s laughter stopped. And then, he spoke back in an open rivalry.

“So what! I also defeated a Hell Behemoth!”

“Ha!? That’s a species that’s already extinct!!”

“It was still around when I was active! Fuhahahahaha! Take that, you little youngster!”

“Kuh……!”

I’m kind of jealous, damn it!!

“No matter how much you try to achieve the same achievements, it will be useless anymore! Do you understand now!?”

The victorious emperor was in a good mood.

Conversely, the senior vassals lined up have bitter faces. It’s not worth talking to Blaze —— they like to advise him that, but he’ll get angry if they admonish him badly.

With that momentum, their frustration redirected to Haruto.

He had the audacity to exchange words directly with His Majesty the Emperor …… From the perspective of the vassals, it was an act of disrespect that couldn’t be forgiven.

Such resentment-like anger, has nothing to do with Haruto right now.

“Dammit…… but! I defeated a Flame Dragon!!”

“What?”

The emperor’s face froze for a moment, but he immediately gave a look of disdain.

“You’re out of line. How did you defeat a dragon”

“With the ultimate magic of Blaze”

“——”

This time, the emperor’s complexion changed.

“You …… said you can use an ultimate magic”

“Eh? A,ah……”

“Interesting!!”

When the emperor stood up from his throne, the senior vassals buzzed.

“Yo,your majesty, what are you——”

“Silenceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!”

His roar that seemed to shake the room caused the guard soldiers to tremble, not to mention his retainers.

“I can’t let this boy leave here like this! Is that alright? Ernest!!”

The principal hit the floor with his cane and stared back at the emperor with a sharp gaze.

“Stanley. These guys are my students. No matter how great you are, I won’t give him to you so easily.”

“Hou? If so, do you want me and you go at it! That’ll be interesting!!”

When he was descending the throne, the door at the very back of the audience chamber, behind the students, opened.

“You seem to be having fun, Father”

—— This voice is,

When Haruto turned around, there she was, an unmistakable princess.

Her beautiful white and blue dress makes her look like an elf or a snow fairy. Not only is she neat and clean, but the pink and gold accessories on her add a touch of glamour to her appearance.

And the tailoring that clings to her body as if showing off the beauty of her style. It is a design that would be impossible to achieve without a custom-made piece made by a skilled craftsman.

Then, her arms, shoulders, and back are exposed as if to display the beauty of her skin in an alluring way.

It was an excellent dress that makes a woman look bewitching, but also feel strangely neat and clean.

And on her silver-haired head, there’s a modest gold tiara.

It was also studded with beautiful blue and red jewels, signifying the gorgeousness, cuteness, and being a member of the royal family.

Underneath that, there’s a beautiful, inhumanely charming face and luminescent blue eyes.

……Iris?

He wouldn’t mistake her for anyone else.

However, her unusual attire gave him a strange feeling, as if half of her was the Iris he knew and the other half was an unfamiliar beautiful girl.

Iris, dressed as a princess, walked with quiet steps towards the Emperor.

“Oooohh! Iris. You look great in that dress as well! I was heartbroken when I heard that you appeared before the people in a poor uniform.”

“I know very well that you’re bored, but my father’s —— no, it’s His Majesty’s bad habit to play with the common people.”

Haruto and the others looked off half-amazedly at the profile of Iris as she passed by.

“Father is fine. Come now, let me see your face closer.”

Iris walked up to the emperor and stopped, picked her skirt and bending her knees to greet him.

“Umu umu! Cute! My so cute!! Iris!!”

His warrior-like face some time ago was nowhere to be found, and the emperor sat down on his throne with an enchanted smile on his face.

—— Doting parent!

The students united their voices inside their hearts.

“……However, isn’t it a little unnatural that I’m the only one who looks like this? As expected, I should also wear my uniform——”

“Don’t mind it, don’t mind it! Since you’re here, let’s show them how pretty you are”

“……your will”

Iris turned to the students with a watery expression on her face.

Then a sigh escaped not only from the Absolutes, but also from the students of the other countries.

“How beautiful ……”

“As expected of a princess…… amazing”

Voices of admiration naturally leaked out. Iris heard them with a clear face, which was needless to say.

But that’s just on the surface.

Inside her heart was——,

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!

Embarrassing! Embarrassing! Embarrassing! Embarrassing! Embarrassinggggggggggggg!

They’re all wearing normal uniforms!

I can’t believe I’m the only one dressed up like this!!

It hurts! It pains me!

Aah!? Haruto also has an astonished face! Please, don’t look!!

Haruto, like the other students, was admiring the figure of princess Iris with his mouth half open.

“Uh,uhmm, Father? Isn’t this already enough for the audience? I can’t ask you to spare any more of your precious time for me.”

“Umu umu! Papa thinks that Iris is a good child! Certainly, it would be a shame to give Blaze the time to spend with Iris. Speaking about that? Iris”

“……Yes. Your will”

“How is it actually? From the point of view of Iris, who goes to the same academy as them, what do you think about the people from Blaze?”

What are you trying to get me to say here!?

It was even in front of Haruto-kun’s eyes!

Sweat surfaces from under the armpits of Iris.

“Tha,that’s right…..”

You need to correspond as an adult here, Iris. You have to give an answer that Father and his vassals want. Because that’s the best way to put this place to rest!

Iris made an effort to look indifferent and took a glance at Blaze with a condescending look.

“Neither their abilities nor talents, aren’t even close to ours. They are short-sighted, straightforward, and unable to see the bigger picture or formulate a strategy in a rational way. However, it’s true that numbers are also necessary in battle. As soldiers, they’re useful”

The vassals raised happy voices, “Oh!”.

The Absolute students also, have proud faces. On the other hand, a feeling of resentment begins to drift from Blaze.

Ugh …… I’ve deepened the rift between the two countries again. But somehow, with this——

“Oh, I see. So, what about that cocky guy, the leading magician?”

You’ll press there!?

Of all the things!!

Iris’ mind is getting farther away.

Pull yourself together, Iris! If I say something that’s not covering him up here, it would be troublesome. Let’s go all the way ——,

“Honestly speaking, even though we are the same leading magician, we are different in rank. Our Absolute Empire is the top of the continent. That person is just spouting off big words in front of his own people. He’s not the type of person Father should care about.”

Iris got down on her knees in her mind.

I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry!

I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry!

“Fumu, I see…… if you say so, then it must be true.”

Finally, I was released —— thus, Iris was relieved inwardly.

But, I have to explain this to Haruto-kun as soon as possible!

I’m sure he would understand it because it’s Haruto …… Yes, because we are bound together by a strong bond.

Haruto-kun isn’t the kind of person who would be fooled by words like this, with this level of ostensible play.

But, it doesn’t change the fact that I said some terrible things, and I feel like I owe him an apology——,

“Ah, come to think of it”

The emperor said as he remembered.

“After this, you will go to the northern border. If so, you should go meet your fiancé, Vario.”

“……Eh?”

Fiancé?

Wait, what’s that?

That’s…… err,

Fiancé!?

The students scream in astonishment all at once.

“Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhh!?”

(TN: Haruto in his mind: All this time, you have a fiancé. You betrayed me!! LOL)

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