I Became The Academy Necromancer - Chapter 385



Side Story. Clockwork

The road to Clockwork, the capital of the Clock Republic.

It had been a while since I had gone that far on a carriage, so I was looking at the surrounding scenery.

From what I remember, the Clark Republic had a somewhat bleak and cold northern feel.

During this time, you would see wild bears wandering around with snow piled up, or people barely getting enough firewood for the day by cutting down bare trees.

“There is a snowman.”

There are snowmen lined up that appear to have been made by children.

Even though it is ugly, it means that there is now enough space for children to play with snow.

After hearing what I said, Lila Besh, who was sitting across from me, turned her gaze out the window and nodded with a touched expression.

“After President Magan died, we realized that many things were abnormal. “We may have been fools for taking for granted the excessive taxes.”

“Magan’s reign had quite a long history. It is not easy for someone born into that system to question it.”

“That’s right.”

Silence fell coldly again.

She didn’t really want to have a long conversation with the woman named Laila Besh, so she looked outside again.

“Well, is it okay if I ask one question?”

Lila broke the icy silence and spoke again.

When she glances at her, saying it doesn’t really matter, Lila hesitates and asks if she is being honest.

“Who the hell are you?”

“…”

“I know that there are some magicians in the world who have gone into hiding. But… But… “I feel like your strength is beyond common sense.”

Make eye contact with Lila.

Fear?

Question?

She had many complex emotions, but she could not be considered positive.

She was worried that the country she was taking would become another disaster for the Clark Republic.

“Why, because you defeated Helton so easily. Agents from other management bureaus were defeated without even being able to pull a trigger on him…”

A question I have had before.

When she asked me if I wanted to know about the person I was, I made an ambiguous expression.

In the past, I would have been blunt and said I didn’t know anything.

She wanted to give a little comfort to a woman who loved her country and was fighting for what she believed was justice.

“You know that many people helped when President Magan died, right?”

“Right. At the time, a banquet was being held with leading figures from neighboring countries. People who attended the banquet… Among them, the Clark Republic was able to become free under the leadership of Deius Verdi.”

In some ways, it could have been said that he was a terrorist targeting his country’s leader.

Because there were definitely people who missed President Magan.

But of course Lila was not that foolish type.

“I was one of the people in there.”

“… !”

Was it an unexpected answer?

Lila’s eyes widened and she gave an expression of disbelief.

“Because I don’t want to make that battle fade away. So it’s moving.”

I calmly said that, and only then did Lila look a little relieved.

Anyway.

The carriage heading to Clockwork continued to move forward without stopping.

* * *

You can use magic to get there quickly, but then you’ll be noticed.

So, the method I used was to cast a spell on the carriage.

It seemed like I was riding an ordinary carriage, but thanks to the magic I had cast, I was able to arrive at Clockwork naturally and in just one day.

“Wow!”

Of course, we will have to deal with some degree of repercussions.

“Wow!”

Laila Besh gets off the carriage and vomits in the middle of Clockwalk Street.

He said that her stomach was twisted and he kept hearing her in pain, but he didn’t pay much attention to her because he remembered Dundeia when he went to North Whedon.

I thought I should at least clean up the vomit, so I used magic to make it flow into the sewer.

“Can I go alone when I go back?”

“As you wish.”

I answer lightly and take a quick look around the clockwork. There were many incidents, but Clockwork maintained its appearance anyway.

“I heard that we are slowly becoming free from the influence of other countries.”

I heard that the Han Empire, the Principality of Balestan, and the Germanic Kingdom are continuing to put political pressure on the Clark Republic due to the death of many key figures at the banquet.

I heard that they are especially trying to eat up the divided republic land.

“Well, thanks to the help from the Griffin Kingdom, it’s almost stabilized now. I also liked the tact of Acting President Nikolai, who was sure to give what he would give and take what he would take.”

“I see.”

“But it’s not completely over. I heard that the management bureau employees in the metropolitan area say their job is to catch spies.”

I could definitely feel that there were people whose walking stride or gait was not normal.

Behind an alley, next to a bakery, under a streetlight, etc. I could feel spies spreading out here and there.

‘Why not?’

There was no need to cross the line.

All I had to do was leave the humans to solve their own problems, and I only had to focus on the important issues.

“Let’s go right away.”

“Uh, where?”

“The office of the Presidential Representative.”

I move straight to the President’s office, where President Nikolai’s representative is staying.

“Well, it won’t be that easy to get in, right?”

Lila Besh follows behind, embarrassed. But I had no intention of going in the normal way.

Isn’t it strange that I follow the procedure and meet the Acting President when I don’t even want to show my true identity in the first place?

But.

“Huh?”

I met a somewhat unexpected person.

“Aren’t you my brother-in-law?”

Brother-in-law?

When I slowly turn my head, a group of men rushing by are surprised to see me.

“Uh? “What are you doing here?”

“How are you, Captain?!”

Because they were members of a scrap metal shop that had been in contact with North Wales.

It was they who built the house I am staying in.

“Were you here?”

“Yes! Aren’t we also founding members of the Management Bureau?”

“Haha! “I have succeeded!”

“No, but where did you leave the captain with another woman…” ” ” …”

I was a little curious about the management bureau that was created after I left.

‘The resistance was grouped together and created a management bureau.’

I finally understand.

I wondered where such an organization had suddenly appeared, but only the name and affiliation changed and the atmosphere was similar.

They must be fighting for the republic.

“This is Laila Besh, a level 2 administrator from the Department, Department, Management Bureau! Loyalty!”

Laila recognizes Betji, their executive, next to her and quickly straightens up and salutes.

“Level 2? “Why is a local manager here?”

“Ssi-eup, do you know that leaving the management area at will is a deviant act?”

“I fell in really well, huh?”

Scrap metal dealer members flock in and sneer at Laila.

In the military, a private was surrounded by officers and looked like he was being teased, so I decided to save him.

“I brought it.”

As soon as I calmly declared, the members of the scrap metal store lined up in front of me.

“Ah! That’s right! Somehow he didn’t seem like a bad kid!”

“Release the salute! “Where are you looking while assisting such a precious person?”

“Take care of it. But have you ever seen a woman with white hair?”

“Yes? Oh, that, that…”

“Findeneye is at home.”

When I reminded them not to talk to Layla but to me, the scrap metal shop members let go of Layla and lined up toward me.

In his own way, it seemed like he was still very disciplined.

“Still, I don’t feel bad seeing people who have achieved success like this.”

It seems like just yesterday when I was accepted to North Wales with Finden Eye.

“Haha, it’s awkward for us too.”

“Honestly, I often miss North Wales. The alcohol there was delicious.”

“How is Margrave Darius? “Thanks to the training I received back then, I am still alive and well today.”

I wanted to talk about various things and resolve my concerns, but there was no time for that right now.

“I’m thinking of going to meet the Acting President. Can you let me meet him?”

“Yes? Acting President Nikolai?”

“You can just go and meet him… Ah, you are no longer your identity.”

“It is possible with our authority. There is a separate direct hotline connected to the memorial service… No, no. Anyway, if I tell you, we will connect right away.”

Talking has become easier.

I was planning on sneaking in, but wouldn’t it be easier if I just followed them and they’d let me meet them?

“Then please do me a favor.”

“Yes! “We will guide you right away!”

Immediately, they are treated very warmly by management bureau executives and head to the management bureau main building.

“But is the captain okay?”

“It’s the same. “Recently, I was told to smoke in moderation, but I ended up drinking too much, which caused an uproar.”

“Haha! “Isn’t it a bit cruel to ask someone to cut back on the beginning of the year when he or she is at the beginning of the year?!”

“When can I see the child? “I’m curious about the captain baby!”

“Key! If it’s the captain’s son, you can be the captain’s father, and if it’s the daughter, you can do something like a model.”

“Don’t you, brother-in-law, really like the original version! “Hehe!”

I don’t really like noisy atmospheres, though.

It wasn’t that bad since I was hanging out with friendly people I hadn’t seen in a long time.

As I was answering each question in my own way, I saw Laila Besh narrowing her shoulders and lowering her head, following her at a brisk pace.

“Don’t fall behind.”

“Yes! I understand!”

Lila responds loudly to what I say and follows closely.

When she saw that, she couldn’t help but laugh.