A Wild Man Has Entered the Academy - Chapter 485



The Inevitable (1)

Just in case, I’m saying this in advance: Yi-ryong is definitely not weak. On the contrary, he’s one of the top-tier strong players.

There is currently no one among the Academy students who can defeat the Dragon in a head-on confrontation. This includes Kara as well.

Although Kara is a so-called perfect warrior who has fought in the tribal unification war, Yiryong has overwhelmingly more combat experience than her.

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People in this world tend to reach their peak in their early to mid 30s, and their skills tend to improve as time goes by.

Therefore, objectively speaking, the dragon is considered to be very strong. This is an undeniable fact and an unchanging reality.

Then why did you lose? Did you lose just because of your pride in a beard? No matter what, it wasn’t like you were going to get beaten to the point of breaking.

If you ask me this, the answer is simple. It was because it touched Yirong’s pride, but at the same time, it was the tactic he was most confident in.

A showdown of strength without a backlash. As you can see from the way he swings his sword freely, he is a fighter who focuses more on strength than technique.

You might ask if Hector is strong just by looking at his pole, but he is surprisingly skilled. Above all, he is a character of faith.

‘Once we started fighting, there were many cases where I was pushed back unilaterally.’

When I replay the fight with Hector, I always used my skills. Every time, I panicked and allowed a valid hit.

But I don’t like to be hit by techniques that I’ve already been hit by. And I have the toughness to withstand even if I’m hit by techniques.

Thanks to that, Hector had no choice but to enter the fight, and during our first fight, he even led me to go berserk.

Looking at Kara’s outstanding fighting skills, you can quickly tell who taught her.

‘Well, I guess you’ll think you won with a lethal method.’

Even though I have instilled a strong sense of humiliation, the military is unlikely to recognize me. The reason is simple.

Because the impact of grabbing the beard and hitting the dragon’s face was so strong, it might be perceived as a so-called cowardly means.

I can’t deny that it’s close to a purely physical fight, but people’s minds are inherently wicked.

The answer quickly came to me when I thought about what kind of influence Yi-ryong had in the military.

‘Well, apart from that, I got everything I wanted.’

First of all, Dan Ye-rin’s infinite trust. Gaining this is the biggest thing for me.

The degree of trust was a bit deeper than I expected, but that was a variable, but it didn’t matter.

From now on, Dan Ye-rin will believe me even if I say that I made meju with red beans. Now all I have to wait for is Dan Ju-cheon’s reaction.

“I think we’d better hurry and leave the palace.”

“why?”

“My brother is cruel. He will show interest since you have won against the dragon.”

After a dogfight that was too embarrassing to even call a battle with a dragon.

Dan Ye-rin and I went into another room for a moment to exchange opinions. By the way, Lize left, saying she had something else to do.

The place we were in was none other than Dan Ye-rin’s private room, that is, her bedroom. I looked around while listening to Dan Ye-rin’s story.

The interior is characterized by a mysterious and elegant charm unique to the Orient. In particular, there are quite a few luxury items related to dragons.

Even the clothes that Dan Ye-rin likes to wear right now have dragons drawn on them. This is more like a device that indirectly reveals her future.

‘It’s a snake now.’

If you obtain the Yeouiju later, you will become a dragon that can fly freely in the sky. The same goes for your other brothers and sisters.

Danjucheon is Danjucheon, but the other siblings are also a problem. They are currently as quiet as a mouse, but you never know what will happen later.

“Are you listening?”

“Sorry. What did you say?”

“Hmm. I know it’s annoying, but I’ll say it again. You must leave the palace immediately to prevent the assassination threat.”

The threat of Danjucheon is not scary at all. He has already lost the powerful dragon.

You might ask if I’m worried about the other generals, but honestly, I’m not that worried.

If the dragon is the military, the other generals are in charge of support, including supplies. They have pretty good political power.

‘You must be spending a lot of time thinking about it. You also have to prevent rumors from getting out.’

The news of the Yiryu’s miserable defeat among the Academy students must have already spread widely within the palace.

It will take a considerable amount of time to stop this, and on top of that, there will be a ceremony soon.

Originally, the dragon was supposed to come out as an escort, but now that there’s a big hole, it’s going to be a headache.

‘The stronger a person is, the harder it will be to fill a hole once it appears.’

So I think there will be talk of canceling the ceremony. The situation is already tense, and now there is a hole.

Dan Ju-cheon, who had instigated the assassination, is now under threat of assassination.

“Is there an urgent need?”

“Of course. The Academy will be worried.”

“ah.”

I never thought about that. As time goes by, won’t the professors’ hearts rot away?

Besides, Marlboro said, please don’t have any weird incidents there and come back safely.

Since Lize came with me, I wonder how he will react when he hears the rumors that have spread within the palace.

‘You’ll try desperately to stop it?’

It is a disgrace that must be unconditionally prevented, not from the imperial palace but from the perspective of the Huan Empire. A general of a country that was defeated by an academy student?

It’s a place where other countries can look down on and laugh. Of course, there’s one place that they can never laugh at, the Tatars.

I feel like I unintentionally gave Hector quite a bit of shit.

“Then let’s go out. When are you going out?”

“If my brother stops me, I’ll have to sneak out. I’ll have to get to my lodgings first.”

“Are you going out at night?”

“Isn’t there no other way?”

“You’re a princess. Just go out there with confidence.”

Perhaps it was because he had suffered so much up until now. Even Dan Ye-rin seemed to have recognized Dan Ju-cheon as the master of the palace without even realizing it.

But now it’s different. Danjucheon is starting to waver, and soon a rebellion will break out and chaos will ensue.

Dan Ye-rin needs to shake things up a little more to get on the throne.

“still······”

“I’m here. I defeated the dragon.”

“··· ···”

Dan Ye-rin’s reaction to those words was something to behold. She seemed to be staring at me intently, and her face slowly turned red.

Then she covered her burning face with her hands. She seemed embarrassed.

The charm of a non-monarch, and at that, a woman, was revealed.

“Well, if you say it like that, I have nothing to say······ Okay, I understand for now. I will follow.”

“thank you.”

“I am more grateful. If I were to become the emperor······”

Dan Ye-rin suddenly stopped talking. The corners of her lips that had been raised slowly lowered.

At the same time, his facial expression began to harden slightly. Looking at that, I became puzzled.

“what’s the matter?”

“No. It’s just that······ something just occurred to me.”

“What are you thinking?”

“It’s not important right now, so I’ll tell you later. This is just a hypothesis, after all.”

Is this a sensitive subject? Dan Ye-rin expressed her intention to never reveal it.

Well, if that’s the case, I can let it slide. It’s better not to touch on personal matters.

Then we roughly prepared ourselves and headed out of the palace. We encountered quite a few people on our way out.

Most people either pretended not to know or ignored me, but as soon as I reached the exit of the palace, someone finally spoke to me.

“By the Crown Prince’s order, you may leave the palace…”

“··· ···”

I stared at the gatekeepers in silence. They also flinched greatly when they saw me.

It seems that rumors spread quickly. Even if it is a fabrication, it must be somewhat worrisome for them.

Dan Ye-rin noticed the gatekeepers’ worries and gave an order in her characteristically authoritative tone.

“I am also the daughter of His Majesty the Emperor and the princess of this country. Please step aside.”

“But Your Highness······”

“Get out of the way.”

“··· ···”

A remark that would have been ignored if she had no power. However, a huge force is standing by her side.

The gatekeepers hesitated and then had no choice but to open the palace gate. Because it was such a large gate, it took a while just to open it.

So we were able to confidently walk out of the palace. As soon as we got out, Dan Ye-rin muttered as if she was deeply moved.

“I had to give all sorts of bribes to get into the academy… but it passed so easily.”

“··· ···”

“So that’s why it’s so powerful. It’s a new feeling since I’ve never had any power before.”

“Is it good?”

“I feel like I’m flying into the sky. I wish this power could last forever······”

Dan Ye-rin muttered in a bitter voice. I think I know what she’s thinking.

I am a student attending the academy, while Dan Ye-rin is not. I am destined to become the emperor.

A fate that forces them to break up. This is what makes Dan Ye-rin bitter.

“I’ll help you as much as I can until then.”

“Thank you.”

When I gently scratched that part, Dan Ye-rin smiled brightly.

Then she spoke in a selfish voice.

“Is it really not possible for you to stay by my side forever?”

“Will it be hard?”

“I’ve endured hardships. Let’s try again.”

I’m sorry, but I really don’t think that will work.

‘There’s a monster living next door, you idiot.’

If we are not careful, the country will be ruined.

In a physical sense.

*****

The moment when Dan Ye-rin and Sivar confidently walked out of the palace on their own two feet.

Lize, who still remained in the palace, was having a private meeting with an unexpected guest.

That person is none other than the master of the palace and the real power, Crown Prince Danjucheon. They are having an exclusive meeting.

“······Say it again. What did you say?”

“My opinion is simple: Degrade.”

Lize spoke with a gentle smile, but there was a powerful force in that smile.

Then she took a sip of tea and opened her mouth in a calm voice.

“Please cancel the ceremony.”

“··· ···”

“It’s for you.”

The prince’s eyes twitched.