Became the Idiot Young Master Who Tormented the Main Character - Chapter 84



84. The Back and the Truth (1)

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Four-legged race.

A hike after lunch is always refreshing.

The place we are going now is not a typical hiking route, but if you think about it, it is hiking since we are climbing a mountain.

“Xian, where are you going?”

“Just follow me.”

Hedi follows me from behind, panting heavily, as if already exhausted.

We were going to the top of the mountain behind the academy.

The place I went to before to get to 5 stars.

It was a relatively flat place, without many trees or thorns to impede movement like the hiking trail we were on.

Although Hedi seemed tired after a long day of hiking, there was no time to relax.

‘I’ll make her a 3 star within a month.’

A condition for taking Iris on a mission, with a strong request to her.

Since it was my statement, I had to make her a 3 star.

Hedy, who was aware of him, looked tired, but obediently rode the mountain at my words.

It was a moment when I could clearly feel the desire to become stronger in her heart.

… some time passed.

“They’re all here. Here they are.”

“Gasp gasp… .”

I was able to reach the place where I had previously entered the 5-star.

As soon as they arrived, Hedy was about to rest, but was surprised by the surrounding terrain.

“What is this? Did you do it, Cian?”

“It wasn’t all mine.”

A huge rock that is neatly divided into two equal parts by a black line.

Because of the fierce fighting, the ground is hollowed out everywhere you step on.

The destroyed surroundings could be seen as nothing but chaos.

Hedy stares blankly at the sight.

Of course.

The fights of ordinary inspectors would never leave such traces.

As soon as it became 5 stars, it came and fired a barrage of sword energy and had a fight with Iris, so it was bound to become a ruin.

“Just rest for a minute. We’ll start training right away.”

“…What kind of training do you do in a place like this?”

“There is a way. Just follow it.”

It was not the time to relax and admire the surroundings.

The given period was one month. I had to make Hedi a three-star inspector as soon as possible.

I took out a few elixirs and a potion of divine power from the backpack I brought.

“What is that all about?”

“What pushes you to your limits and what keeps you from dying.”

“… … ?”

He took one sword out of the two scabbards and handed it to Hedy, thinking.

I don’t know how she’s been practicing so far, but today, Hedi will experience a new world.

That’s right, the hellish training route for veterans that uses pain as collateral.

In the original story, she would have become a sword master even if left alone.

There won’t be any problem.

Anyway, you will eventually reach that level, so this is just a way to bring you up a little faster.

“Hedi, everything I do from now on is an investment in you.”

An investment for her to become a sword master.

“You have to become stronger from now on. Become stronger than anyone else, as strong as you want to be, and stand before me.”

“huh….”

If I say it this way, it makes her feel less burdened.

If we discuss the pros and cons, she won’t feel uncomfortable mentally.

I continued speaking to her, who accepted the sword I handed her.

“Hell training starts now.”

***

“Ugh!”

Every time Cain swung his sword, a sharp sound of the air being cut was heard.

After so many things had happened, the only way to clear his mind was through cultivation.

Cain, who is soon to reach 4 stars.

-Whoa!

Now, it was at a level where even Aura could be used freely.

but.

“… It’s still not enough.”

It was a power that was incomparable to that of Aria, his classmate, and Cyan.

That doesn’t mean Cain’s level was low.

Since most academy graduates graduate with three stars, it was certain that Cain’s achievements were also unprecedented.

The problem was the inferiority complex he had recently developed.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Even though he had the power to destroy each and every one of the reinforced iron targets in the training ground, he couldn’t help but think of the Sian who was superior to him.

Then, we can wipe out these reinforced iron targets in one go.

Cain felt even more miserable in comparison.

Compare. Compare. Compare… .

Why do we make this comparison?

Perhaps Cyan was the one who had been bullying him, and that guy was growing up to be much better than him.

It may be because Cain’s pride was crushed.

What if the person who usually looked down on you and bullied you ended up doing better than you?

Naturally, the inferiority complex will double.

In that sense, Cain was… half crazy.

-Kwakwang! Kwaaang!

“It’s not enough…!”

Even though he was already on the edge, he pushed himself further and further to his limit.

Recently, he has been avoiding Aria and Lucy, who are close to Cyan.

It seemed like I wasted all my time training, except for meeting Ellis.

“Gasp, gasp… huh…”

Cain, who had lost all of his energy and magic, sat down on the floor, feeling dizzy and faint.

…the tragedy he caused.

By lunchtime, it appeared that at least 2,000 training targets had been destroyed.

Targets are scattered all over the ground, and the surrounding terrain is a mess.

It seemed like the Academy janitor’s workload had increased.

“… I got enough rest. Again…”

“Are you the Cain of the Barbos family?”

“… … ?”

It was at that moment that Cain, who had not even rested for a minute, was about to get up.

Someone was approaching the training grounds, mentioning Cain.

“I asked if he was Cain, the son of Barbo.”

“That’s right, but who are you…?”

Cain, feeling that his training has been interrupted, hides his displeasure and faces him.

Fat physique.

A snub nose buried in flesh.

Freckles and pea-sized eyes.

… The author strangely resembled the past poems. … No, it is said that fat people tend to resemble each other.

My first impression was not favorable.

“Well, it’s nice to meet you. I am Verdior, the prince of the Western Empire.”

“West…? Are you talking about the Bahatra Empire?”

“exactly.”

Verdi pats his protruding belly and hums, feeling the weight.

“I see. What brings you here, Your Majesty?”

“Oh my! They say you can’t break a bad habit, but you don’t even have manners for your rank?!”

“… … .”

Cain frowned.

Why are they talking about rank etiquette at the academy?

Not a noble belonging to one’s own direct country.

There was no need to show any special courtesy at Ariel Academy, which values ​​equality.

Cain figured out what kind of person he was through just a few conversations and turned his head back to focus on his training.

-Bam! Bam! Bam!

“Uh, uh… ?!”

Verdi was shocked to see Cain ignoring him and swinging his sword.

Half angry. Half scared.

He felt like he should be angry based on his emotions, but soon he saw Cain’s fighting prowess and just stared blankly at him with his mouth wide open.

“… If you don’t have any business, go. I’m busy right now.”

“… … .”

Verdi was taken aback by Cain’s iron-clad reaction.

Usually, when people talked about their class, the lower nobles would try to look good to them.

Cain’s unexpectedly stubborn attitude.

Verdi suppressed his anger and decided to give up, thinking that the conversation would not continue like this.

“… This is something related to Prince Xi’an, but you still won’t listen?”

“… … !”

Cain stopped swinging his sword at his target.

He quickly put down his sword and trudged back to Verdi.

“Uh huh…?”

Verdi is scared again.

I don’t know what to do with Cain’s suddenly changed expression… .

Cain said without caring.

“Xian, what is he?”

“Ahem! Are you finally ready to talk? From what I’ve been researching… Cain, you’ve been subjected to constant harassment by the infamous Prince Xi’an, correct?”

Ugh.

Cain gritted his teeth.

“What if that’s true?”

“No, you b*stard! I’m not here to pick a fight. Put down that sword and let’s talk!”

“… … .”

Cain lowers the sword he was aiming at Verdi.

“Ahem, I am one of those who were harmed by Prince Xian. I heard that there was another victim just like me, so I looked into Duke Cain a bit… I came here because I felt like there was something I had to tell you.”

“Is there anything I should tell you?”

“exactly!”

Verdi continued, hitting his chest with his fist.

“I’ve heard rumors that Cain’s friends have been hanging out with Sian these days. Even though his misdeeds have spread!”

“… … .”

Cain knew as soon as he heard it.

Two figures immediately came to mind.

Lucy Amelia.

And Aria Sylvester.

“How can that be! Isn’t Cain the victim who has been bullied by him? And Cain’s friends are hanging out with him? How can that be something that crushes Cain’s pride!”

“…he has changed.”

Cain turns his head and tries to speak indifferently.

“He bowed his head to me and apologized. At first, I thought he was acting again, but seeing his recent actions, he seems to have become really healthy. … I take care of my own pride. So I don’t think it’s your concern.”

“Oh! How could that be! Lord Cain, I am the prince of the West, a prince! It’s different now that I’ve washed my hands of evil deeds, but I was once on friendly terms with Lord Xian!”

Verdi continued, clicking his tongue.

“Do you really think he has changed? I know him well! He is a womanizer who goes about his business in dirty ways. From what I’ve heard, he has even touched slaves!”

“… … !”

“Do you understand now? There’s a past that comes out no matter how much you dig it up, so how can you bury it all and change it? Your friends are in danger right now, do you understand?”

Seeing Cain gradually falling for his words, Verdi relaxes and begins to speak to him informally.

It was a habit that arose because he unconsciously treated the lower-ranking nobleman, Baron Cain, with contempt.

“I’m sure Cain’s friends are also trying to tease him a little bit to try it out. Aren’t Cain’s friends some of the most beautiful people in the Academy?”

Cain’s expression begins to become more and more serious.

From the moment the word slave came out, I felt like a rock was placed on my head.

That’s right, Verdi, who had caught the pint, fanned the flames even more.

“From commoners to slaves… It is questionable whether such a corrupt person can truly become upright. Lord Cain, shouldn’t you save your friends? Even if they are friends who feel betrayed by hanging out with the people who bullied you, aren’t they childhood friends of Lord Cain?”

In fact, the fact that Verdi had touched slaves was only a rumor he had heard.

Verdi didn’t even know if he had actually touched the slave, but for now, that was enough.

“… How do you want me to save you?”

Verdi chuckles at Cain’s words.

You’re here.

Came over.

The current Cain was no different from a big fish that took Verdi’s bait.

“From now on, just do as I say. Then you can save your friends.”

“I will listen to what method you have and then decide.”

“Do so. I also hate doing bad things.”

Verdi said.

“I heard that in the next few weeks, Prince Xi’an will be away from the academy for field training. So for now-”