The Escort Knight Who Is Being Obsessed Over by the Villainess Wants To Run Away - Chapter 231



Bonus 1. First day of school

A state-licensed educational facility established under Elijah’s direction.

There are also several names that come before it.

Imperial. National. Public. Humanity Integration Joint Foundation. Etc.

No matter how much you talk about it, the name that actually comes to people’s lips is one thing.

‘Academy.’

It’s a simple and clear name.

It is a facility purely for educational purposes.

All other factors except the goal of developing the right talent are ignored.

Especially status.

In a society where status is the main axis that makes up the world, the condition of not considering status was groundbreaking.

In other words, even the lowest class can enter Elijah’s Academy.

There’s just one problem: the commoners have no money.

Likewise, commoners are unlikely to have the assets to invest in personal education.

So Elijah declared that he would not accept money from them.

Of course, it was not an education without any cost.

First, students admitted free of charge had to prove their worth by achieving a certain level of grades every semester.

Second, you must pay an entrance fee to the academy after graduation.

Students admitted free of charge receive a separate certificate upon admission, which is a notice that they must pay the tuition.

It is magically processed so that it cannot be damaged, and if it is not repaid within a certain period of time, a debt collection group formed by Elijah will take action.

No drastic measures will be used.

To begin with, the cost of this admission fee is not so high that it is difficult for an individual to afford.

This is because most of the costs of running the academy were covered by imperial capital.

The funds come from two sources.

Money collected by controlling the unnecessary luxuries and pleasures of the nobles.

And the remaining money after cleaning up the embezzlers who had been embezzling the national treasury.

In any case, Elijah pushed forward with a plan to establish an academy to break down the caste system in an unconventional, if not radical, way.

So, one month was left until the Academy’s first entrance ceremony.

And I was looking at Amor in his school uniform.

“Dad! How is it?”

A daughter spinning around as if showing off.

I’m upset.

“… … .”

Now 14 years old.

Amor, who entered the first year of middle school.

pretty.

Even without the added bonus of being blood relatives, it can’t be helped.

She is the daughter of Elijah, who was the brightest in the empire.

It can’t not be pretty.

It feels like I’m seeing Elijah from old times.

So disturbing.

‘If other boys see…’

Academy.

So it’s school.

It is a space where men and women of similar age naturally mingle.

Elijah did not specifically separate the education of boys and girls to ensure a variety of experiences for his students.

Likewise, we decided to enroll our children in the academy because we wanted them to meet many people and gain many experiences.

The kids liked it too.

‘So, other boys will see this too. They’ll definitely think it’s pretty.’

And that idea of ​​beauty is probably quite different from how I, as a father, view my daughter.

“Dad? Why aren’t you saying anything? Just watching.”

“… Ah. No. It’s so pretty. Yeah. Of course it’s pretty.”

“Huh. You’re not lying, are you?”

“Of course. Amor is the prettiest. How could I lie?”

Only then did Amor smile brightly.

I look at myself in the mirror again.

Judging from the way he hums, it seems like he is looking forward to being admitted.

“Dad! Me!”

“me too!”

Donum ran towards me and Fides stood next to him.

Fides is 9 years old and is entering the second grade of elementary school.

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Donum is 7 years old and in the 3rd grade of kindergarten.

Both of them wore uniforms with the same design as Amor.

A school uniform with a neat overall feel, with beige and white colors.

Kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, and high school. They all wear the same uniform.

It is a topic that has been debated since the academy was founded.

Is it right to force all students to wear the same uniform?

Is it right to suppress individual freedom?

But Elijah dismissed it outright.

If they allowed people to dress freely, it would become a social party where the nobility could show off their luxury rather than a place for education.

The attire of the nobles is much more extravagant, if not flashy.

Their desire to show off is clearly revealed by the way they wear dresses that they can’t even wear on their own.

From a young age, Elijah had been exposed to the luxury, boasting, and pleasures of the nobles.

A dress from a boutique.

Necklace. Earrings. Ring.

A precious perfume that you have obtained from somewhere. Etc.

These are the things that divide the nobility into ranks even among the nobility.

If you come wearing cheap clothes, they will secretly ignore you and treat you poorly.

The Academy is a place where everyone, regardless of social status, lives and receives education together.

If the nobles were to put so much effort into their appearance, they would naturally form groups of their own, look down on the poor commoners and the commoners, and ruin the academic atmosphere.

Elijah could never tolerate something like that happening at the Academy.

As she made her strong argument, even those who had been opposing her shut their mouths and agreed.

Eventually, all academy students ended up wearing the same uniform.

It’s not all bad.

The quality of the uniforms is all the same, and the academy covers the cost.

And these two elementary school kids and toddlers who ran in front of me were also wearing those uniforms.

A green identification necklace that identifies you as an elementary school student.

And the toddler is wearing a yellow necklace.

It’s so cute.

“They both look great together. Fides looks bigger than usual.”

“Ahem!”

Our second son seems to have dreams of big muscles and size.

I like it when you compliment me like this.

In fact, since he is noticeably taller than his peers, he might grow up quickly.

“Donom… is so cute and pretty.”

“I want to look big too!”

“No, that’s not necessary.”

“Huh… But you said that Amor Unnie was the prettiest! I don’t like the second one!”

Sometimes Donum considers Amor a competitor.

She’s a kind and gentle older sister, so I follow her around a lot.

On the other hand, Amor simply finds such donums cute.

“Amor is the prettiest in the middle school division, and Donum is the prettiest in the kindergarten division.”

“…I see!”

It’s simple, so you can quickly accept it and move on.

Anyway, I said it’s cute.

Finally, Spay arrived.

I never specifically asked them to do so, but somehow they all stand in front of me wearing their school uniforms.

I wonder if I should get tested.

‘Elijah must have already checked everything while putting it on…’

Three of them, excluding Amor, helped Elijah get dressed.

My wife came over with the spade and sat on my lap.

Even in front of children, this kind of skinship is okay.

‘Spey looks like a rich kid.’

A neat uniform and even a tie.

Compared to Fides, who is so lively and wild that he runs wild, he is a quiet son, so he is cute to look at.

‘… It’s not the same thing, is it?’

Come to think of it, he is the third son of the Hwang family.

The rich man is right, and the young master is right.

The slightly timid Spey waited for me to speak, hesitant.

“cute.”

Spay tilted his head slightly at the compliment.

Maybe it’s because I’m a guy, but these days I don’t really like compliments about being cute.

I knew it, but I said it on purpose.

“Okay, okay. It suits you well. You look like a little gentleman.”

He changed the subject while patting her head.

He smiles faintly, as if he likes it.

Children who are excited and nervous about going to a new place.

When I see everyone wearing their school uniforms, I feel a strange sense of emotion in my heart.

Why do kids grow up so quickly?

It seems like only yesterday that they were as big as my forearm, but when did they all grow so big… .

As I was quietly watching the scene, Elijah whispered softly in my ear.

“Amor is the prettiest,” he said.

“… Uh, yeah?”

“Then which number am I?”

“That, that of course is a story within the academy… Ellie is the prettiest, uh, the prettiest. Of course. Hmm.”

“Hmm… .”

She patted Elijah’s butt and stroked his head to comfort him as she watched him with narrowed eyes.

Maybe it was because she was more concerned than I thought, but I had to secretly comfort and pamper her until that night.

***

On the day of the entrance ceremony.

People were crowding around the main gate of the academy, which was surrounded by a huge wall.

Those who saw the Academy for the first time in person could not help but gape in amazement.

It was too grand to be an educational facility.

Not everyone has unlimited access to long-distance teleportation like Elijah.

Therefore, all Academy personnel, except for a very small number, must reside within the Academy facility.

For him, the Academy functioned like a kind of small state.

Inside, there are residential areas including student dormitories, as well as various facilities necessary for living.

As it must handle such a large scale, the academy is incredibly large.

Even the nobles who were called Naero were momentarily dumbfounded and just admired Elijah’s power and reign.

And then, in the wide space right in front of the main gate, several people suddenly appeared.

“…!”

It wasn’t difficult to figure out its identity.

He is the only person on the continent capable of large-scale long-distance teleportation.

Softly curly black hair.

Cold red eyes.

Elijah di Bevel, Emperor of the current Empire.

It was her beloved son, Yuda, and their two children.

“wow….”

The children looked up at the walls of the Academy in awe.

Judah and Elijah had seen the real thing, but this was the first time for children.

“It’s huge!”

“You live here now?!”

“You don’t live, you come and go, Fides.”

While Judah corrected Fides’ mistake, Elijah looked around.

There are several noble carriages with family crests on them.

‘It only has patterns, but it’s not fancy. Of course, it would have been difficult to prepare a new carriage for today.’

I informed you in advance.

Don’t do anything extravagant.

The nobles that Elijah encountered really tried to show off their wealth and power in every possible way.

The carriage was one of those means, but today it is relatively tame.

In fact, if we think about it objectively, it would be beneficial for the nobles to listen to Elijah.

There’s no telling what might happen if Elijah decides to indulge himself in luxury.

So, before the emperor uses his extravagance to stifle the spirit of other nobles, it would be better for him to learn to be frugal.

‘The makeup isn’t too much… Is it inevitable that people will be intimidated or bow down when they see me?’

The Academy is a space solely for learning.

You shouldn’t be swayed by money and power.

Therefore, even if you are the emperor, you should not treat yourself and your family like those in power here.

However, those gathered around now quickly recognized the royal family members, lowered their postures, and slowly made their way out of the way.

It was a typical reaction to bow down before those in power.

‘It’s only the first day, so there’s nothing I can do about it… I just have to hope that it’ll get better little by little. How can I not kneel? This isn’t bad.’

The school your child will attend.

Elijah had a duty to review and ensure that the school environment was appropriate.

First impression was passable.

Full of strangers.

Donum was extremely excited about this new environment and experience.

The excited youngest daughter shouted without thinking.

“I’m a donut! I’m 7 years old! And when I grow up, I’ll be as big as my dad…!”

“Donum. Now is not the time for self-introductions. Could you please be quiet?”

Judas spoke politely and earnestly.

Suddenly, he started shouting out the self-introduction that he had been practicing at home.

Why is the voice so loud?

“I’m a space… .”

“Space. Not now.”

“… … .”

Spay, who had been absentmindedly absentmindedly listening to Judah, almost introduced himself late.

Fortunately, thanks to Amor, I quickly closed my mouth.

Spay remained quiet as if nothing had happened.

As the shy personality of my childhood faded, I began to show a calm, even sullen personality in everything I did.

He inherited Elijah’s cat-like, indifferent nature.

Amor smiled as if he couldn’t stop himself and stroked Spey.

He’s a cute little brother who looks like a dumb cat.

Then Spay smiled faintly as if he was in a good mood.

Although he is indifferent to external events, he is infinitely generous to those he opens his heart to, and he is honest in expressing his feelings.

That point was also the same as Elijah.

“There will be time to say hello later. Okay?”

Judah lifted Donum up and spoke, and Donum nodded confidently.

“yes!”

“Good job.”

Fides chuckled at the sight of such a brazen act.

“Why are you laughing, oppa!”

“Don’t be so loud in a crowded place, you idiot.”

Judas patted and soothed the grumbling Donum.

Meanwhile, Elijah stroked Fides and gently comforted him.

“You shouldn’t call your little brother an idiot.”

Maybe it’s because there’s only a two-year age difference.

Fides and Donum, who have similar personalities, often bicker.

No matter how much love and care you give to your children and raise them, it seems inevitable that brothers with a younger age gap will bicker.

But it doesn’t bother me too much.

If you look closely, it was just close friends joking around, so Judah and Elijah didn’t scold them harshly.

“That’s because Fidesz is not good at expressing himself.”

When Amor says that, Fides blushes, embarrassed at being treated like a child.

Elijah was delighted, for the sight reminded him of Judah in his childhood.

After verifying your identity as a new student at the large main gate, you enter.

Although the emperor and the state letter were statuses in and of themselves, there were no exceptions to the procedure.

Elijah was satisfied with its thoroughness.

And when the family all crosses the gate together, a vast city unfolds before them.

A lively street crowded with people.

Near the entrance, there were many shops selling things that would be helpful for studying, such as quills and notebooks.

Academy staff members were also on hand to guide students throughout the process.

A large-scale educational facility built by the Empire. The Academy.

It was my first day in that place, which was comparable to a small country.