Became the Idiot Young Master Who Tormented the Main Character - Chapter 74



74. I’ve done enough.

“Nonsense! You’re the Cyan of the Duchy of Brace?!”

“Are you lying right now…? Then what I’ve been guessing up until now is….”

“Hey, Cian. How on earth did you get to the point where you’re so transformed?”

Three women questioned him with their eyes burning brightly.

From the front, Alchemy Club Head Lucy, Princess Rosaria, and Swordsman Pervert Aria.

Each of them confesses their feelings of betrayal and comes up to me with a burdened look on their face.

… It seemed that I had found myself at the center of a very difficult misunderstanding.

“Yes… I’m right! That guy is the Prince of Xian of the Duchy of Brace! He’s been approaching you all this time while keeping his identity a secret!”

Cain’s instigation makes them even more confused.

Rosaria, who was quietly staring at me and covering her mouth.

Aria looks at every corner of my body in wonder, wondering how a person can change like this.

And even Lucy, who seemed unsure of how to deal with this situation.

Soon Lucy asked Cain.

“Then Cain, how did Cain find out that he was the Prince of Xian?”

“My first impression was during the swordsmanship club tournament. It was a big topic of conversation that such a strong person had appeared in the swordsmanship club. However, there was one controversy related to it… .”

Cain closed his eyes and hesitated for a moment, then he began to organize his thoughts and began to explain in an organized manner.

He pointed one out first.

“The point is that he didn’t have a family name. In order for a commoner to enter Ariel Academy, he had to prove his popularity and ability. But there was no information about him at all.”

‘… I was possessed right before the academy started, with my danjeon broken, so I wasn’t able to prepare a plan for it. This is my fault.’

Next, let’s look at two of them.

“There was also news that he was often seen at night with Iris, a swordsmanship professor from the Duchy of Brace. That means he might be receiving private lessons. Private lessons from a professor… That’s not common, is it? Unless there’s a connection.”

‘… I always went to the training grounds after making sure there was no one there at night, but are you saying someone was spying?’

He then pointed to three.

“Do you know the rumor going around these days? A rumor that the youngest promising player named Sian has cleared the troublesome labyrinth that the Adventurer’s Guild was struggling with. When our family, Barbo’s merchants, investigated his information, they found that he, too, is hiding his origins. Not only that, but they also found information that he was wearing an iron sword made of orichalcon on his back. … Orichalcon is an exclusive gemstone that can only be found in the mines of the Duchy of Brace? For someone with no origins to be carrying such a huge iron sword? No matter how I think about it, it’s strange.”

‘Orihalcon…? Even though I am very familiar with the original story and the old character wrap-up route, I don’t know such detailed settings. I just thought it was a strong sword… Are you saying it was exclusive to the Duchy of Brace?’

Next, let’s touch on the last point.

“And lastly. This confirms my suspicion. I overheard a gossip while passing by the Swordsmanship Club’s lecture hall with Ellis. It was a gossip that a baron from the Duchy of Brace was the same person as the Swordsmanship Club’s Si-an, the Prince Si-an who had been missing!”

‘Gossip…?’

There are not many people who know my identity. At most, three people.

Among them, if there is anyone who would gossip about me… .

At that moment, the most powerful person passed through my mind.

‘Darius Trevan! That crazy b*stard…!’

I warned you back then that I wouldn’t let you off easy if you revealed my identity, and yet you did something like this!

“Prince Xi’an, tell me something! What is your hidden intention in approaching us while hiding your origins?!”

“… … .”

Everyone, entranced by Cain’s logical speech, focused their confused gazes on me.

I couldn’t easily answer Cain’s question.

What are you planning?

No, you guys were the ones who approached me in the first place.

I tried to live quietly.

Except for Hedi, I have taken the most passive relational stance possible, and have never made any promises before they brought it up.

But the friend I was hanging out with turned out to be a spy?! That’s what I was reacting to…

If you think about it, I’m just a citizen who lived in North Korea, but I suddenly became a highly trained spy from the South. I was so frustrated that I was going crazy.

I answered honestly.

“What do you mean by ulterior motive? There’s no such thing… .”

“Lies! You’ve been approaching us without revealing your identity until now! Tell us your purpose!”

“I never really tried to hide my identity by risking my life. I had my own circumstances. If it felt like that was my intention, I regret it.”

At that moment, Lucy pointed out with a sharp expression.

“How do you explain that you asked me for magical tools while hiding your identity?”

You shouldn’t panic.

I swallowed my saliva once and answered calmly.

“Only an alchemist could process the magic stone obtained from the labyrinth. What would have happened if I had revealed my identity and asked Lucy to do it? She would have felt burdened or tried to find out if she had another plan. I didn’t want to be in that kind of difficult situation either.”

“Then Aria and the Fourth Princess…!”

“Aria and Rosaria have been entangled in many things by chance. I’ve rarely been the one to approach them first.”

If they think about it, it might be true.

It was Aria who asked me to train with her out of curiosity about my swordsmanship, and it was Rosaria who chased me to ask me to become her escort knight.

I said I had never approached him.

Aria, who had been thinking deeply about my appeal, sympathizes with me.

“Come to think of it… I was the one who approached Sian up until now. Instead, he pushed me away.”

And Rosaria too.

“Come to think of it… I was the one who asked you to become a knight escort.”

Yeah, if you think about it, that would be true.

It seemed like they understood some of my honest answers.

“Yes. I have no purpose for you. If I had such a scheme, wouldn’t something have happened by now?”

But Cain felt his blood boil when things didn’t go his way.

“this person…!”

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He continued to speak to me, the veins on his forehead standing out.

“That can’t be… That’s not true! Isn’t that right, Sian…? You bullied me relentlessly during the first semester. You beat me just because I was a fallen noble from a baron’s family, and you threw excrement at me, and… You kept on harassing me even when my friends showed their intention to reject me…!”

Aria and Rosaria flinch after hearing Cain’s words.

‘Wow, he says everything… Doesn’t he have any pride? How on earth do I explain all this?’

I too am in a situation that feels unfair.

I should apologize for the wrongdoings of this possessed body’s previous owner, not mine. That fat, rotten b*stard Confucius.

‘But Cain is also a victim… He was beaten up by his body’s previous owner.’

That’s certainly a pity. However, even if I told him that I was not the Prince of Xi’an but the possessed Ji-an of the Republic of Korea, no one would be convinced.

So what is the quickest way to end this situation?

I made a decision.

“sorry.”

“what…?”

“I am ashamed of the mistakes I made in the past. I am also trying to repent.”

“… … .”

“If it’s okay, please accept the apology. There are many cases where this happens.”

Cain looked flustered, as if he hadn’t expected it.

‘Yeah, this is the only way.’

Let’s end this stubborn feud between you and me.

Material gifts are not polite, but then why not give them something that is polite as well?

This is the final finishing move.

I bowed my head toward Cain.

““… … !””

Then everyone there was surprised.

For a direct descendant of a noble family like the Duke’s family to bow their head means as much as it belittles the image of the family.

It’s just a matter of bowing your head, but they must be aware of the weight of it.

I would feel this even more if it was Rosaria, the royal family member next to me.

“Ah, no, what….”

Cain hesitates.

Did you never dream that it would turn out like this?

So, how are we going to come out now?

I did my best. Honestly, if I did this much, please accept it… I feel very wronged as well.

In a tiring situation where there had been several silences, Rosaria was the first to speak.

“… He has done many good deeds and achievements up until now. I have also received a lot of help from him… . I think his words are not a lie. How about believing in the change for once, Cain?”

Then Aria also speaks.

“Yes. If they cause any more damage, we can just tell them then. I guess we should just wait and see what happens in the future.”

Are you crazy?

I have no more business with you guys.

I knew this kind of tiring situation would arise, so I’ve been avoiding you all along.

I spoke quietly.

“If you really doubt it, I’ll start moving away from you from now on.”

“No, I don’t think that’s necessary.”

“… … .”

Aria… As expected, she’s quite the swordsman.

I could see regret in her eyes. It seemed like she didn’t want to miss out on meeting her sparring partner after such a long time.

I decided to remain silent since there was no point in refuting it here.

Then Lucy gives her final remarks to end the situation.

“Yeah, well… Cain. At this point, I guess I have no choice but to believe you.”

“… … .”

“It will be lecture time soon. Should we watch the progress?”

“… … .”

Cain remains still, his eyes wide open and his mouth tightly shut.

Aria, Lucy, and Rosaria all make eye contact and nod.

And on both sides, Cain and I were patted on the back.

On Cain’s side is Lucy.

“Cain, come on.”

“… … .”

On my side is Aria.

… Aria whispers, patting her.

“How did you train your back, shi, shi…? I heard it’s a very difficult area to build muscle in…”

“… … .”

Some people pretended not to hear.

After that, everyone moved on and left for the next lecture. In an instant, Cain and I were the only ones left.

“… … .”

“… … .”

Cain was still shivering, dumbfounded.

‘… I guess I’ll go now.’

It was the moment to turn my back.

“T, this is not it… That guy is the scoundrel Prince Xian… Why on earth…? That Prince Xian… That Xian…! Ugh… Why on earth are you all…!”

“… … .”

I pretended not to hear Cain’s voice and headed towards the Swordsmanship Club lecture building.