I Became the Childhood Friend of the Northern Duchess - I Became the Childhood Friend of the Northern Duchess chapter 260

260 – Side Story – Twin Siblings’ Daily Life (3)

Fortunately, the unfortunate incident of two people suddenly committing seppuku in front of his eyes did not occur.

Because the movement that defeated the empire’s greatest wizard didn’t go anywhere, he succeeded in blocking the two guards before he could move his sword.

Putting the little commotion behind him, Edgar originally intended to get back on the carriage and return to the castle.

Even though it was for the sake of the children of Amman, I didn’t want to break the rules of the academy that had been created so well.

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However, as this news reached the president’s ears, entry was permitted.

Rather than giving permission, he simply gave an order to a guard nearby and told them to bring him in as quickly as possible.

In the end, he was headed to the president’s office, guided by two guards, accompanied by Eline.

In fact, even this happened because Edgar refused the president’s attempt to come to the school gate because he wanted to look around the academy.

“Well, it’s truly an honor for the family. I have always admired Lord Bilhark after reading his hero stories, but I never thought the day would come when I would meet him in person… .”

Heroic Tales is a text compiled by a man named Berge Fra, who is a renowned historian and novelist of the Hellvenir Empire.

The level of completeness is quite high as the stories of the past were literally told and written directly from historical heroes, and there are several famous books that are considered must-reads, especially for knights.

This guard, who identified himself as Kashya, was also a lover of the book.

“Well, me too. In particular, I was very moved by the part where he single-handedly stopped the large army of the Karbita tribe in Whitewood…”

And Marinette, the remaining guard, was an ardent follower of Edgar, so she even trembled with her hands and expressed her excitement at meeting him.

As if to prove that she did not recognize him as Edgar as soon as she saw his face.

“Thank you. “It’s just embarrassing that you put so much gold on your face.”

“Please feel free to speak. “For a hero of the empire to speak highly of a mere guard.”

“I’m doing this because it’s convenient, so you don’t have to worry about it.”

“Well, if you say so…”

The respect they received from the man who was the second-highest-ranking member of the Archduchy and who saved the empire from an evil wizard was extremely uncomfortable for the two of them.

However, since it would be rude to ask for more even if the person concerned was comfortable, the two guards immediately kept their mouths shut.

I’ve already made a huge mistake, and I just can’t afford to make that mistake twice.

In a short time, the four people were able to reach the president’s office.

Perhaps because he thought it was rude to even close the door, he caught sight of President Baldwin pacing around the wide open door.

“President, I have brought you Lord Bilhark.”

“Oh! Thank you for your hard work. “I guess I didn’t do anything that could be considered rude, right?”

“Well, that is…” ” ” …”

The two people looked at each other and noticed Baldwin’s action of suddenly stabbing the painful spot.

I made such a big mistake right from the first meeting that I even tried to commit suicide, but it wasn’t a good idea to hide it, so I decided to be honest about it.

“Well, actually, we didn’t even get to know Lord Bilhark before he was rude to us… ” …”

“Oh, I’m sorry, but may I speak for you?”

Before Kasha could continue her words, Edgar, uncharacteristically, interrupted the conversation and asked her to speak.

Then, Baldwin spots him hidden between the two people and approaches him in surprise.

“You are Lord Bilhark! I am sorry for the delay in greeting you. “My name is Baldwin Petelus, who is the president of the Academy.”

“Thank you for your hospitality. President. If it’s not rude, may I tell you what the guard was trying to say a moment ago?”

“Of course! “If I have caused you any serious trouble, I will apologize on your behalf.”

Edgar smiled volently, stopping the president who was about to bow his head.

“That’s rude. No. Rather, I was wondering if it would be possible to give them a reward at the Academy level.”

The eyes of the two women who had been waiting for the unexpected remark suddenly opened.

On the other hand, Ellie, who was standing behind her, only smiled faintly, as if she knew that.

“Prize… What do you mean? Is there some reason?”

“In fact, they kept wary of me, saying that I would not be allowed entry until my identity was confirmed.”

“Is that so? But what does that have to do with rewards? …”

Rather, it is something that would make a high-status person feel bad.

But do you want me to give you a reward?

Baldwin expressed deep doubts about the inconsistent story.

Then he smiled again. A smile appeared on Edgar’s lips.

“Because I have fulfilled my duty as a guard protecting the academy. Even though I know that the parents of the children who come here are usually of high status, I think they deserve to be praised for keeping their beliefs.”

“Oh oh… ! If that’s what you mean, you should give it a reward! Yes. It’s okay.”

If another noble of higher status had come and said it, it might have been treated as an overreach, but that was an exception.

He is called the knight of knights and is currently the most respected hero in the empire.

If such a person has expressed his desire to praise him, he should be treated as an honor for that fact alone, so why should he use his mouth his his his carelessly his?

Meanwhile, the two women who were quietly listening to this conversation in the background looked at each other, unable to tell whether it was a dream or reality, and stabbed them in the waist instead.

Seeing as the pain continued, it seems like it was reality.

“This is to express my gratitude for protecting the place where my precious children are, so please accept it.”

Edgar then turned around and gave words of praise directly to the guards, and the two hurriedly got down on one knee, bowed their heads, and responded with the highest respect.

Excluding the royal family, there are only two people in this country.

It was a courtesy granted only to the current Grand Duke and the man in front of him.

“Well, we just did our job! “

“On the contrary, I can only thank you for giving me such great grace!”

Although this sight was somewhat burdensome to Edgar, he thought of it as part of the results he had borne and decided to accept it favorably.

The two guards who were faithful to their roles were rewarded, and after chatting with the president for a while, he followed the instructions and headed to the classroom where his children were staying.

His dad must have been worried because he suddenly disappeared, so he thought of giving him a surprise.

*

The news had already spread throughout Serena and Evan’s class due to the commotion at the school gate.

“Serina. “Is your dad really here?”

“Ugh, that’s right.”

Unlike Evan, she liked to be alone, so even children who normally didn’t talk to her approached her and asked her questions.

She was able to approach Serena without hesitation because she knew that she was just a good girl with a quiet personality.

“But where have you been? “Can’t you see it?”

“I don’t know. “You told me to wait a moment and then left?”

Serena was just turning the pages of the storybook she had already finished reading, hoping that her father would come soon.

At that moment, everyone in the class was waiting for the appearance of a man with the same heart.

The classroom door opened with a rattling sound, and a familiar face appeared first.

The homeroom professor of this class was a woman named Roxanne.

“Come on, everyone. Please pay attention for a moment.”

“Yes!”

Roxanne clapped her hands to attract attention, and all the children turned their heads at once.

“A very precious guest came today. “You know that your father or mother can’t come to the academy, right?”

“Yes!”

“!?”

As everyone shouted at the same time, Evan and Serena looked around in confusion.

I never thought there would be such a rule.

They resented their mistake of complacently thinking that their family name should not be revealed.

“But because he is such an amazing person, I wanted you to see him at least once, so I brought him here specially. So please don’t say anything rude. Got it?”

“Yes!”

Finally, after giving her attention, Roxanne smiled at Edgar, who was standing outside her, as if he could come in, and moved out of the way.

Then, with the sound of footsteps, he entered, and some of the children who had tilted their heads at first tapped each other’s arms.

They were mainly boys who were interested in heroic stories.

“I’m sorry for disturbing you while you were having fun. My name is Edgar Vilhark. He is the father of Serena and Evan, who attend this class.”

When his name was revealed, the murmur grew even louder.

In response, Professor Roxanne tried to draw attention again, but this time it was quite difficult.

Edgar made a gesture as if he was okay with the professor and calmly looked around the noisy classroom.

Among them, several students raised their hands and showed signs that they had something to ask.

When he pointed out a boy and gave him the right to ask a question, the boy carefully got up from his seat, looked at him as if he still couldn’t believe it, and cautiously opened his mouth.

“Excuse me… Are you really Lord Bilhark?”

“Okay. Do you know me?”

“Chae, I saw it in a book. And when my dad grows up, he should become a great person like this person…”

“Haha, my father puts too much gold on my face?”

Several children’s eyes lit up when Edgar nodded his head confirmed and that it was him.

Just like the guards who faced him a moment ago.

That’s right, young children are usually infatuated with heroes and idols and have a feeling of admiration.

This tendency is especially strong among boys.

But how can we not be surprised when a person who is said to be the greatest hero in the history of the empire suddenly appears in class.

In an instant, the classroom became chaos, and the children got up from their seats and became busy asking their own questions.

“Wow. Evan, your dad is really amazing.”

“Right? “I told you so.”

When his partner his Lily, let out a soft exclamation, Evan raised his eyebrows and shrugged his shoulders as if he had been praised.

It’s funny that even his son, Evan, wasn’t fully aware of how great his father was.

In any case, the first visit to the academy by the hero of the empire, which had been tumultuous from the start, was just about to begin.