Published at 14th of November 2020 08:37:04 AM
Chapter 31
Chapter 31: Assassin has encountered
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The exam in royal capital begins .
Only people allow to enter entrance are applicants .
People who are not students are waiting outside of the gate .
The moment the gates close, an angry shout rather than a yell descends from the parents of the students .
This is happening even through exam is not started yet . The test results will be announced at the entrance in the evening, and there will be an outcry when they do .
I followed the instructor who was in charge of guiding us and came to the auditorium . It's like a hall and has quite a lot of space .
Written test held first in this place .
Perhaps they were kind towards me, somehow Dia and Talt are next to me .
It seems that the test starts after a sufficient break .
It's time for final preparation .
[I was getting nervous . Regardless of my grades, even if I say I can be in the same class as Lugh-sama, I can't take any embarrassing points as Lugh-sama's servant . ] (Talt)
[You just do what you always do . You don't have to get so worked up about it, but if you understand what I've taught you and make it your own, you'll get a good enough grade . That's how I taught you . Or do you just not trust what I have said?] (Lugh)
[No, I don't think like that! I think I'm getting motivated . ] (Talt)
The straightforwardness and simplicity of Talt is an advantage .
Dia's side was calm even without having to say anything . She's strong-willed .
I encourage the two of them to go to the bathroom, and I do it myself .
I take deep breath . The instructor came over and announced the end of the break .
[The young birds of the future Alvan kingdom, I'm glad you're here . This test will now begin . A written test is taken first, followed by a one-hour break for a practical test . Let's talk about a few caveats . These are just to see how good you are and give you a proper education . No one will benefit from stretching your limits . . . . . . Therefore, wrongdoings are met with severe punishment . When the wrongdoing is found, you leave the premises . You don't even need to look at the practice exam to know you' re at the lowest class . ] (Instructor)
The lowest class in Knight academy .
This will be greatest shame for aristocrats .
It is the label of incompetence at the bottom of the pile in this country .
. . . . . . Still, some will cheat . That's why the expectations of those around us are so high .
[No questions will be answered . I'm not even going to allow you to leave . If a student leaves the class, the answer sheet will be collected at that point . That's it for the warnings . Distribute the question . ] (Instructor)
Test papers were spread in front of everyone .
It is turned inside out and the content is not yet visible .
[Then start!] (Instructor)
With the words of the instructor, the test paper is turned over at the same time .
First, a light check on the contents .
Not all of them, but roughly the supposed questions are lined up .
It's a relief to know that I taught them about the history and laws of this country without missing a thing .
I smile slightly bitterly at the questions . The tendency of the questions is biased .
There is a high percentage of history and laws that they want the aristocracy to understand about this country . It's the kind of question the school is designed for .
The questions that require thinking and calculation skills are within the range of what they can handle .
With this, all three of us can get high score .
In fact, from next to me, both Talt and Dia were running their pens effortlessly .
『In writing, it is only 30% of the points that I can earn points』
The history and laws of one's own country, etc . , one would think that a aristocrat would deserve to know that, but a lower-ranking aristocrat would not .
The history taught by parents is conveniently adapted for each territory, and they only teach the parts they want to teach . In the first place, they often know only a small area around their own territory .
A book that gives complete knowledge is valuable and expensive .
In addition, finding a book with the right content is difficult in itself . It's more of a book full of lies and mistakes, and there's a lot of times they grab onto that kind of garbage .
This test is more about the environment in which they grew up rather than the talent of the person .
Once again, I'm glad I was born in Toutha De . My house values wisdom, which is why the stacks were lined with expensive and correct books .
. . . . . . If I earn my marks here, I won't stand out in the afternoon exam .
Written test has finished .
I was terribly tired after three hours in a row .
It's not divided by subjects like in Japan, but all of them are given together, so the volume is huge .
They may be looking at things like concentration, not just smartness .
. . . . . . However, not being able to leave for three hours is a painful thing in its own way .
One student had to endure the toilet for a while, but then he reached his limit and walked out of the school with a bright red face and tears in his eyes . And also, there is amazing guy who keep taking test while lurking out of it .
They have to display the excellence of their own home . So I guess that's why they go that far .
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One after another, the students, exhausted from exam, walked out .
There will be a break for about an hour, during which the grading will take place .
We decided to go to the spacious garden and take a rest on a bench .
Dia looks excited and tells us the results of the exam .
[I've probably solved 90% of the questions . It's a good score, but I'm not sure I scored more points than everyone else . ] (Dia)
[That's about it for me too . I only did what Lugh-sama taught me, so I was able to solve it properly!] (Talt)
[I'm glad things are going well . If you can solve 90% of the questions, you're probably in the top ten . Only about 30% of the students were able to answer the questions properly . ] (Lugh)
[I can't wait to see the test results . How about Lugh?] (Dia)
[Full marks unless I made a mistake . . . . . . Just because we learned it once doesn't mean the answer is right . ] (Lugh)
The accuracy of the records is vague, and the contents are often different from book to book, so this can't be helped .
[If Lugh-sama is in first place, we're celebrating today! I'll be inspired to make a lot of delicious food!] (Talt)
[It's not necessary . Maybe they'll do something in the dorms to celebrate enrollment . ] (Lugh)
[Ugh, that's a shame . But I'll try my best in the direction of making desserts!] (Dia)
She laughs bitterly . Talt is always thinking about me more than herself .
Then Talt took out a basket .
[What need for tired heads to be sweet! Actually, I was up early to make a snack . ] (Lugh)
[It's lovely . I was just a little hungry . It's going to be a great afternoon, isn't it?] (Dia)
In the basket was a steamed yellow bread .
It's something that's recently come into popular in Murteu, where the bread is steamed rather than baked to make it fluffy .
And it has the best way to enjoy the full taste of eggs by adding a lot of yolk .
[Talt, this is delicious] (Lugh)
[Me too . I like this pastry so make more next time . ] (Dia)
[Leave it to me! I'm glad you like it . It was my first-time making pastries, so I wasn't sure if you would like it . ] (Talt)
This pastry is something that I and my mother have never made .
Before I knew it, she was finding new recipes on her own when it came to cooking and making pastries .
I thought this kind of self-motivation was something that Talt didn't have, but it seemed to be growing where I couldn't see it .
Dia brews a cup of tea, saying it's for the pastries .
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We don't have any utensils, but Dia uses earth magic to create a container, takes the tea leaves out of the pouch, and I create the water and heat it over with a fire .
This is how magic can also be used .
Even though the entrance exams had put the prestige of each family on the line, we were enjoying sweet steamed egg cakes and delicious tea at time like this .
With this, I will be able to prepare for the practical exam in perfect physical condition .
However, someone who break this peaceful atmosphere come near us .
[Hi, everyone in Tauthe de . I was wondering if I could be a part of the tea party . ] (Son of Geffis Duke)
Then a beautiful boy with bright blond hair came to us . Yes, he is a man who showed up on a white horse and sent me a wink . He is the eldest son of the Duke of Geffis .
Honestly, I don't want to get tired of my precious break time .
However, Tuathe De is a baron, and he who is in front of me is from duke family .
There's no way I can say no .
[Sure . Go ahead] (Lugh)
[Thank you . I'm sure you know my name, but let me just introduce myself . It is Neush Geffis . ] (Neush Geffis)
[My name is Lugh Tuathe De . ] (Lugh)
[Hahaha, I don't care about honorifics . In this school, talent is everything and family background doesn't matter . That's what the royal family says, after all . We must obey our loyalty to what the Royal Family has bestowed upon us . ] (Neush Geffis)
I didn't expect someone from the duke family to say that .
But if I continue to use honorifics here, I'm sure I'll be get a bad reputation .
[Well, I shall take your word for it . ] (Lugh)
[Do that . I'm more comfortable that way too . Hey, girl, can you let me get a treat?] (Neush Geffis)
[Ha, yes . But it's not the kind of snacks that someone from the dukes would eat . ] (Talt)
He doesn't take Talt's advice and eats the steamed egg custard bread with his hands .
[This pastry is good . There are no such kind of pastries in my castle . I’m taken a liking to it . I will take another one . ] (Neush Geffis)
The behavior is too unbecoming of an aristocrat . However, when Neusch eats it, even that look becomes a work of art .
[What did you come here for? Don't tell me it's for the snacks . ] (Lugh)
[I thought I should say hello to you . Because I need you for my dreams . Well, to put it simply, I'm here to scout . By the time I graduate, I'm going to gather the talented people in this school and take care of them . I want you more than anyone else . That's why I came to you in the first place . ] (Neush Geffis)
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. . . how much does this guy know?
After all, I hadn't shown my abilities in the entrance exam yet, so there was no way he would call out to a mere baron's child . More famous lineages abound in this place .
I can see if he knows the behind-the-scenes, but the behind-the-scenes of Tuathe De is a secret known only to the royal family, and to a certain duke family .
[Why me?] (Lugh)
[Because you' re better than anyone else in here . ] (Neush Geffis)
[At least hero is stronger than me . ] (Lugh)
[However, the idiots who are just strong can be used in their own way, but overall, I want you the most . Well, I'll just leave the greetings for today . Think about it . . . We're going to change this rotten country . You can see why you have to do it . If you leave it alone, it's too late . Also, the sweets are delicious . You made it, didn't you? This is a thank you . ] (Neush Giffis)
With that said, he tossed the handkerchief towards Talt and walked away .
Talt looked at the handkerchief in a stunned state .
[This is a very good one, isn't it?] (Talt)
[The highest quality silk and the gold thread used for this design is also of the highest quality . Yeah, it's the kind of thing you can make a living playing with for a couple of months or so if you sell it . ] (Lugh)
[No, I won't get that . I'll give it back to him!] (Talt)
[No, don't do that . That would be rude to the other side . ] (Lugh)
Talt seem to be in a panic .
This girl is still in the habit of being a petty citizen .
[Hey, Lugh . I wonder what it means to change the country . ] (Dia)
[ . . . the aristocrats, who can see to some extent, understand that if things go on like this, the Alvan Kingdom will become like Swoigel . Neush also seem to understand about that too . Is he going to prevent it from happening, or is he going to turn it upside down if the country is so fragile that it will be? Either way, he's a very ambitious man . ] (Lugh)
. . . . . . It's true that the Knight Academy is a good place to recruit talent .
Anyway, he can reach out to the influential person in a situation where there is no external pressure on him .
Nevertheless, this is the first time I've ever met a man who says with a straight face that he is going to change this country .
When he showed up on a white horse, I thought what kind of spoiled child he was, but I saw something passionate inside of him .
However, I don't know if it's a reckless dream without any thought or a plan with a vision to make it happen .
[Talt, Dia, it looks like the test results have been posted over there . Let's go take a look . ] (Lugh)
[Yes, I hope Lugh-sama gets first place . ] (Talt)
[Yes, that's right . If I don't earn points here, I can't be at the top of the class without standing out in practical test . ] (Lugh)
[It's not that, I want to see how cool Lugh-sama is . ] (Talt)
The three of us made our way to the crowds .
Well, how are the test results coming along?