A Famous Traitor and Treacherous Genius

116 – The Beginning of White Spring (1)

[Unification calendar, March 1, 1997, 7 a.M. Orosol Academy main auditorium ‘Hall of the Sun’ waiting room.]

“Move quickly! Check your movements one more time!”

“Make sure the order is correct! If it’s even a little bit wrong, we’ll all die!”

Academy staff uniforms and black suits move around busily.

A person is stopped and forced to move, and employees follow him around as if it were a coronation.

“Ha.”

From the waiting room, the main hall of the main auditorium, looking at the podium, the black-haired woman – Carmen Morgania – sighs with her tired face.

“That’s why I told you to go to bed early.”

“How can I go to bed early? On a day like this.”

Behind Queen Carmen, the Grand Duke of Winchester, an old man dressed in platinum robes, smiled and placed his hand on Queen Carmen’s shoulder her.

“Archduke.”

“It’s okay. I have a lot of mana these days thanks to Caroline.”

“Aren’t you full of energy?”

“Hmm.”

Saaa.

The white magic that flowed down from the Grand Duke of Winchester’s shoulder saw into Queen Carmen’s body her body.

“Whoa…”

Queen Carmen caught her breath as if she had dipped her body into warm water.

“This definitely seems like it could be addictive. Do all masters have this kind of stamina?”

“It’s a blessing of mana, queen.”

“It’s a blessing of mana…”

Queen Carmen picked up a potion on her table.

“Huh? Are you going to drink that too? You didn’t like it?”

“Every time she drinks, she’s giving her son her pocket money, so she should drink often. She doesn’t like that woman.”

“Heh heh…”

Queen Carmen drank the potion with the word ‘Caroline’ emblazoned on the outside in one gulp.

“Haaah. After the entrance ceremony is over, I have to go back to the palace and take a nap. I wonder how many nights I stayed up all night because of the entrance ceremony.”

“There wasn’t any fuss because of those who were eliminated.”

“If the Grand Duke hadn’t physically kicked you out, would you still be lying down in front of the Senate?”

Queen Carmen took a sip of her Caroline potion and pointed with her eyes to the parchment lying next to her desk.

“Not all nobles can enter Orosol, and not only descendants of heroes can enter Orosol. The only ones who can enter Orosol are…”

“Only skill.”

“Yes. Skills. And an eye for the times.”

Queen Carmen turned her eyes to another list next to the list.

“Despite the fact that it was already announced more than a year ago that ‘imperial language’ would be one of the subjects on the test, we cannot admit idiots who have not studied the imperial language at all.”

“They probably didn’t expect that they would be eliminated just because they failed in the imperial language.”

Balanced selection of 200 people.

Since there was no age limit, there were more people than expected who wanted to take the test, but there were many who failed due to unexpected and planned variables.

“Count Aggarit said that. His eldest son got 400 points in 5 subjects, so he asked if it made sense for him to fail with a 0 in imperial language.”

“The imperial language was so basic that a 10-year-old child could understand it by studying the basic imperial language book for just one year. We even received the books in advance through the empire and distributed them.”

“Isn’t your pride as a Nostrum noble, unable to learn the imperial language, reflected in your grades?”

“What does the person who directly eliminated me and stamped me say?”

“Haha. That’s right. So I did take care of it myself.”

Only 10 international students from the Empire.

Although it is said to be on the outskirts of the royal capital, it is the largest, grandest, and most luxurious place of any academy. Does it make sense to not be able to enroll without knowing the imperial language!

“The kingdom only provided the land, and the empire bought the land and built everything from the ground up. Tsk tsk. In the end, it would be more meaningful to say that money was spent in trillions.”

“That’s right. Even though the initial capital was hundreds of billions of won…Sigh.”

It is natural from the perspective of those who run the academy, but those who drop out do not notice such things.

“It’s okay. If you’re not satisfied, I’ll ask you to take the test again next year. It’s a waste of time to worry about what people like that say.”

“That too is public opinion.”

“It’s not the trend. The trend right now is within the kingdom…”

“Pro-imperialist. Or imperialist.”

Morgania’s two fathers and daughters smiled bitterly for a moment.

“Count Sirene was already unable to come to his senses thanks to the warm honey water sent by the empire.”

“Really? These days, everyone in the royal capital is saying a lot about Gibraltar.”

“Gibraltar? Why?”

“I don’t know about others, but shouldn’t Gibraltar have sent a successor to this academy?”

“Ha-ha-ha!!”

The Duke of Winchester’s laughter resonated not only in the waiting room but also throughout the main auditorium.

“How dare you little rats who can’t even squeak in front of you!”

“Oh my. Are you reacting louder to me cursing Gibraltar than to cursing Morgania?”

“Of course. It might have been Gibraltar before, but it’s no different now.”

The Duke of Winchester smiled and patted Queen Carmen on the back.

“Yes. These days, you communicate with the Count so often through the video magic stone?”

“Oh, I just agreed to be the children’s godmother.”

“Considering that, haven’t your complaints about that woman diminished?”

“…Rather than saying it has decreased, it has been gradually accepted over time.”

Queen Carmen fingered the empty bottle of Caroline.

“If only my breasts were a little bigger when I was younger.”

“…Sigh.”

“It’s okay. If I knew something like this existed, it’s my fault for not making it in advance. We can’t go back to the past, right?”

“Yes, that’s true, but.”

The Duke of Winchester proudly looked up and down Queen Carmen’s dress her, which exposed not only his her shoulders her but also his her chest her her her her.

“…Well, do whatever you want.”

“Of course. Her son and daughter are 17 years old, and the queen needs to wear a dress like this to show off her dignity.”

Queen Carmen playfully brushed her fingers over her her solar plexus her her her, along her slight ridge her her her.

“How do you feel, father? Is it a little bigger than your mother?”

“…Once again, I can’t help but think that the grandson who created this is amazing.”

The Duke of Winchester stuck out his tongue as he stared at the empty bottle of Caroline.

“…I never thought that a product called a fatigue reliever would sell better thanks to its side effects. This is true.”

“Consider yourself lucky that you have such a good grandson. In fact… Hehe, you decided to become a son and grandson yourself.”

Queen Carmen pointed to the flag hanging on the wall beyond the window of her waiting room.

“These days, I feel even more jealous because I feel like Charlotte not only took away my husband, but also my son her her. Sometimes, I dream about it.”

The flag of Gibraltar, symbolizing the guardian of the canyon.

“Crimson is my husband, Gray is my son. My dream is to become the Countess of Gibraltar.”

“…Queen Carmen. I’m sorry, but-“

“I know. If that had happened, Charlotte would definitely have become queen, and um… “

Queen Carmen scratched her cheek and smiled lightly.

“Noir Geo Nostrum. He must have become a prince. Naria is definitely my daughter.”

“…”

“Twins Gray and Naria were born in Gibraltar, and Noir was born as Charlotte’s son. Well, it would be perfect for the country to fall.”

“If you teach, it will be solved.”

“Yes. If you teach me.”

Queen Carmen raised her body.

“This is the academy that was approved and established for that purpose, so I just hope that the academy will lead the future well. So.”

Queen Carmen held her dress to both sides and bowed.

“Thank you, President Winchester.”

“Ah. Of course.”

Two days ago.

Archduke Morgania of Winchester must step down from his position as Prime Minister.

A day ago.

Grand Duke of Winchester Morgania takes office as president of Orosol Academy.

* * *

Whatever the event, the important points for those organizing the event are different.

Those who enjoy the event hope that the event goes well.

Those who sponsor the event hope to make huge profits from the event.

Those preparing for the event hope that the event will be completed safely and without any accidents.

In that sense, the opening and entrance ceremony of Orosol Academy could be both the most glorious and dangerous day in nearly 30 years.

“It’s something I will live to see again for a long time.”

Inside the carriage entering the main gate of the academy.

“I would never have thought that the Imperial Crown Prince would be a spectacle for the people of the Kingdom, riding in a carriage with the Empire’s executives like this.”

Crown Prince Habsberg von Tersian sarcastically smiled softly at the citizens lined up on the left and right of the road leading to the entrance to the Academy.

“It’s something to see. Don’t you think you have to show your handsome face to the women in the kingdom so that they will all support the crown prince?”

Marquis Claydoll, a man in a suit sitting opposite the crown prince, waved his hand outside the carriage and responded.

“If only he had a handsome face, what would make him an incompetent king?”

“I will withdraw my statement.”

Only the face is visible because it is blocked by the window.

The conversation inside the carriage could not be heard outside.

“By the way, Your Highness, is it okay if I don’t meet your daughter?”

“Who among the five?”

“…Is it okay to not meet the ‘Princess’?”

“Not yet, granddaughter.”

Next to the Marquis of Claydoll, a woman with white hair and a black dress muttered sarcastically.

“Our Marquis, I guess your intelligence also disappeared when your hair started flying off?”

“Hey, witch. Are you talking nonsense about my mouth being open? Huh?”

“Oh, look at my life. I’m such a fool right now that if you just punch me, I’ll die. Can you collect some mana for me?”

“Bathory. Don’t be sarcastic.”

“Yes, yes.”

Bathory, the white-haired red-haired witch, placed her hand on her chest and bowed her head in response to the prince’s intervention.

“There is no shame in having her hair and her bald her.”

“Crown Prince. Are you saying that because the Emperor has been stripped? Are you afraid?”

“No way.”

“Huh… Ah, yes. Since I’ve been staying here for a long time, can I do some research?”

Witch Bathory stretched out her hand and placed her hand on the head of the Marquis of Clay.

“You…!”

“A medicine that makes your hair grow!”

“…”

“Why. Well, I’m being serious. I’m sure there are a lot of people who would pay 10 million won to buy it if they could develop it.”

“…I’ll take a look.”

The Marquis of Claydoll pushed Bathory’s hand aside.

“But don’t get caught researching strange things for no reason. If you die or are discovered, you and I will be in trouble.”

“It’s okay, it’s okay. It’s been three months since I soaked in the bathtub to come here, man.”

Bathory opened her mouth wide and lifted the corner of her mouth with her two index fingers.

“Ta-da. How are you?”

“Don’t laugh like that. What if I end up being captivated by a young man from the kingdom who doesn’t know your true identity and fall in love with you?”

“Then you are playing with the spirit world.”

“Ha…”

“Well, why. The Crown Prince said it was okay, right? Right, Your Highness?”

“No problem.”

The crown prince shrugged her shoulders and answered.

“A girl who has been working alone for hundreds of years said she would like to try the spirit world, no problem…”

“Oh my, what do you mean…?”

Bathory’s smile deepens her.

“I am Bathory Erzsebet, Vice President of the Academy and Professor of Alchemy, 32 years old this year…?”

“Because I am a human being who says what I have to say, even if I don’t know anything else.”

“So, what do you want to say?”

“By any chance, when you drained the blood, you not only omitted the first number, but also your conscience?”

“…”

The Marquis of Claydoll smiled, fixed his gaze out the window, and waved hello to the kingdom’s citizens.

Entrance ceremony.

Imperial guest.

Habsburg von Tersian, Imperial Crown Prince.

Barbatos Claydol, Marquis of the Empire.

Vice President.

Bathory Erzsebet.

* * *

“…Blind. The suit is ready.”

“Ah, let’s go, Sir Robert.”