Civil Servant in a Romance Fantasy

Academy Achievement Rate 33.33% – 2

It’s easy to be disappointed when you expect it in the first place. So I forgot how to expect. The more you hope for nothing, the more despair that will come back as a reaction will only grow thicker.

“I can’t live in the Empire for over a year, can I?”

So when Ryutis spoke casually, embarrassment came first rather than joy. The feeling of coming second in a lottery ticket that I scratched knowingly that I would lose.

Of course, the first place is for these bastards to drop out, but I’ve already given up on that.

“Is that so?”

“Haha, are you sorry that we are going?”

Where is the bullsh*t? I’m so happy.

I did not dare to speak out of my mouth and answered with a look on my face, and Lutis burst into laughter again.

“At least, you should spend the New Year in your homeland. It’s not on the same scale as the Imperial New Year’s ceremony, but Armenians also celebrate New Year’s.”

I was convinced because it was a very plausible reason.

Certainly, it would be difficult for a member of the royal family not to attend a ceremony to welcome the new year. Then, when rumors of discord within the royal family circulate, only the king becomes annoyed.

And then, as I turned my gaze to Laterr and Tanian, they both nodded in agreement.

‘Federation Conference and Ascension Ceremony.’

The importance of the new year is greater for Juven and the Holy Church than for Armin, but not less.

An Ascension Ceremony commemorating the day when the first apostle of Enen ascended to heaven. It’s too big an event to be absent just because you’re in a foreign country.

“Then I can’t help it. Only those who can go can go.”

As soon as those words came out of my mouth, my mind quickly became at ease. These guys have become so quiet that it’s okay to take them in lately, but the best thing is to go to their country.

I felt like tears coming out of my eyes at the unexpected year-end gift. Is it Enen’s little mercy for me who has suffered so far?

‘Thank you…’

It’s sad to see someone thanking me for something like this, but I’m still grateful to be thankful.

Please give me more presents like this in the future.

***

I sat down while watching Lutis, who said that he would return with a gift of Arminian specialties to the advisor.

Actually, I didn’t want to return home. When she first entered the Imperial Academy, didn’t she promise to stay in the Empire until graduation?

‘That’s for the royal family.’

The more I show my presence while staying in my country, the more I threaten my older brother’s position as crown prince. However, a prince who studied for 3 years at an educational institution in a foreign country, not his own country, which noble would support him as crown prince.

So I was thinking of holding out and holding on for three years—

‘I can’t wear it without notice.’

I turned my gaze to Louise. She is smiling and smiling, as if she is happy to go on a trip with torture.

Yeah, how can you say you’re going to wear it when you’re looking at it like that? In the summer, I had a crush on Louise, so I went with her, but now things have changed. We gave up on Louise, and as his friends, we are in a position to support Louise’s love.

So this is right. A trip to the islands should be a lover’s date. Isn’t it enough for club group trips in the summer?

‘I have no choice but to return home in the first place.’

I leaned against the backrest feeling a bit bitter.

If you give up your trip to the islands, you don’t have to return home. There is a way to stay in the academy dormitory during vacation. But even so, there was a reason to return home.

“The crown prince is said to be participating in this federation meeting.”

A few days ago, I heard through my contact with my home country that my older brother would be participating in an association meeting.

Although it is an assistant role for the king, it is important to participate in itself. Attending the meeting next to his father is clearly a move to solidify his position as heir. Activities to prove that you are the Crown Prince externally as well as internally.

Can’t even see the face of a prince with a small age gap in such a monumental place? On the contrary, only false rumors will spread that the Crown Prince’s position is denied and causes discord.

‘You were aiming for it.’

I gently massaged the back of my neck. No matter how you think about it, it’s the king’s plan. A ploy to call his son, who has gone to another country and has no intention of returning.

He created a situation where my older brother’s position wouldn’t be affected even if I showed my face for a while. Even if you don’t show your face, rumors of a royal discord broke the board.

So what should I do? This should go

‘Tanian has no reason to insist on the Empire.’

Tanian had a reason to return, too. The Ascension Ceremony is one of the most celebrated events of the Church of Dawn. It would make popes and cardinals faint for the next saint not to attend such an ascension ceremony.

“Isn’t there a classroom for prospective priests at the academy? I wanted to see my compatriots who would lead the church in the future, and I also wanted to share my knowledge with the priests of the empire.”

Besides, I heard about Tanian’s reason for enrolling in the past. An entrance to interact with the priests of the empire with the largest number of followers on the continent.

It’s a fairly important reason, but it’s not enough to remain in the empire at the risk of not attending the ascension ceremony. Rather, exchanges and friendships can be active during the semester.

‘On the other hand…’

I looked at Ryutis, who was still laughing and talking.

“Why did I enroll?”

When I remembered what I had heard then, I instinctively furrowed my brows.

“Nothing in particular. It’s just that I’m tired of being in Armin, so I enrolled in a different imperial academy!”

I was at a loss for words at the 100% madness answer. I thought there must be a reason, but I didn’t know that the reason was pure fun.

Hearing that answer together, Lord Villar quietly closed his eyes. Obviously she didn’t shed any tears, but it wasn’t because of her mood that her expressionless expression looked like she was crying.

‘Crazy bastard.’

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No matter how you think about it, that guy isn’t looking for a reason to return home, he’s a guy who needs to find a reason to stay in the Empire.

To the extent that it wouldn’t be strange even if I just returned home like this and didn’t come back for my sophomore year.

‘I’m on the same level as that guy.’

When I thought that, I felt miserable. No one knows the reason for my admission, or the reason for Lutis’ admission. That’s why, in the eyes of others, me and Lutis will be seen as alien species who abandoned their own educational institutions and came to the empire.

It’s unfortunate. To think I’d be seen on the same level as a madman steeped in madness like that. I took a tough step for the sake of the royal family and my country.

‘…How is it?’

Yes, how are you? A year has already passed, and there are still two years left.

I can’t turn back now to feel unfair.

Damn it.

***

There were more people besides the three people who were returning home.

In the first place, Ainter, whose home is the imperial palace, and Erich, who will be in the manor this time. Two like this.

“I’ll be in the manor. I need to see Sera’s face for the first time in a while.”

“Yes. Send my regards instead.”

“Okay.”

My son goes home as soon as the semester ends without leaking anywhere else. It’s sure to make your mother happy.

By the way, Serara, it’s been a long time since I’ve heard it.

‘It’s been a long time since I haven’t seen it.’

The younger of the two children the maid gave birth to. However, her older brother passed away from illness first, and she became the only daughter.

Besides, her daughter is also not in very good health, but the lady-in-waiting’s sore finger. Still, she was told that she was quite healthy thanks to the court lady’s devoted care and her mother’s generous support as she was the daughter of a childhood friend.

‘You’re doing well.’

And to think that her brother is continuing a good friendship made her happy. Her mother and maid-in-waiting were close friends, so they often saw each other, and as Erich and Sera were the same age, they quickly became close.

Of course not me. Even in the old days, I was in an older brother-sister relationship just saying hello. Not to mention after being possessed.

‘Childhood friend.’

Actually, it’s a bit strange. The relationship between the mother and the maid continued to her children. A situation unthinkable in the pre-Bing world.

If there is such a thing as a family, the relationship spreads like this…

“Who is Sera?”

Tanian, who was shuffling the cards as if bored at the moment, opened his mouth slightly.

This bastard has been playing jokgu for a while, but it’s already a game. Isn’t the next saint too faithful to his desire?

“… Erich’s childhood friend. She’s the daughter of the chief maid, so I’ve known her for a long time.”

“Oh, that’s a good relationship. There’s a saying that when it comes to drinking with friends, the older the better.”

I nodded at Tanian’s lightly smiling face.

“I don’t know because I don’t have any friends, but the older the drink, the better.”

At those words, the atmosphere in the club room became solemn for a moment. Lutis and Later, who were chatting among themselves, Ainter, who was watching, and Louise, who were drinking tea for the other members, all looked at me at once.

‘Ah.’

It was only then that I realized. I said it without thinking too much.

I didn’t really care about not having friends, so I easily spit it out. In the eyes of others, it must be a self-destruction comment that will bring tears.

“That, hyung was busy. When he was young, he trained. Nowadays, he works as a bureaucrat…”

“It’s not necessarily all the friends I met when I was young. Compared to my childhood, there are so many ties I’ve made in my life.”

Unlike me, Erich, who has many friends, and Tanian, who unintentionally became the starting point, hastily comforted me.

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No, don’t. So it makes me feel even more strange. I feel like I’ve become a truly pitiful person.

“…Yes, thank you.”

Still, it’s even weirder when he’s over there with a straight face, so he tried his best to answer in a normal way.

‘f*ck…’

Someone may not have any friends.

There was a small commotion in the middle, but anyway, the participants of the island tour were confirmed. Me, Louise, and Irina. And even Marghetta, who immediately answered yes as soon as I asked about the communication route.

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No matter how much it is a trip to confess and answer, it is a little embarrassing to see the members come true like this. Anyone who sees it will think it’s a harem trip.

‘…That’s right.’

Thinking about it again, I don’t think it was a particularly wrong look. If you deny that, it’s rather ugly.

I sighed and activated the communication tool. It’s too late to deny it considering what I’m asking now in the first place.

– Huh? Boss?

“Oh, it’s me.”

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Not long after, the face of Section 2 appeared. It’s sad that I’m contacting you with my own hands within a few days of being mentally attacked, but this bastard is the only one who can answer my question properly.

“Is there Section 1 nearby?”

– No. There is only me now.

Since it was the answer he wanted, he nodded. What I am about to say now would be difficult for anyone, especially Section 1, to hear.

– Why is that? Are you looking for a wedding venue for five brides?

“Mr. Lee—”

– Not really.

I tried to swallow the curse that came out instinctively. Hold on, if you cry here, you’ll end up being jolted around.

Looking at the giggling section 2, I bit my lip slightly and carefully opened my mouth.

“Are there any places that are good at making rings?”

– A wedding ring? I don’t know where you can make all five at the same time.

I hate it.

I hate the me of the past and the bastard of the present…!