The Escort Knight Who Is Being Obsessed Over by the Villainess Wants To Run Away - Chapter 236



Bonus 3. How to get through puberty healthily (4)

A week has passed since the academy entrance ceremony.

Fides, a second-grade student in class 1 of elementary school, made many friends.

Thanks to being a prince, I received a lot of attention from the first day of school.

Although there were some children who were young and watched others closely as if they were adults, Fides was completely ignorant of hierarchical relationships based on status or power.

He treated all children equally and was so outgoing that he quickly became the center of the class.

Among them, I became especially close with children like Fides who were energetic and loved passionate play.

Today, after the most exciting physical education class, I was walking home with my close friends.

“It’s writing time for the next class… I don’t want to go in.”

“It’s more fun to run around than to read books or write.”

As is often the case with kids that age, sitting still and studying something seriously was almost torture.

Reflecting this characteristic, children were dissatisfied even though elementary school students in the lower grades mainly had active classes.

Fidesz also agreed.

Physical education class is the most fun.

I heard that when you advance to middle school, you learn things like swordsmanship.

I wanted to grow up quickly and hold a sword.

‘I want to be like my dad.’

Ironically, I heard more stories from my father after I left the palace than inside.

A father seen by others, not by family.

A person known to the world as Judas.

His story of starting from humble beginnings and rising to the pinnacle of humanity seemed like a tall tale.

But Fidesz believed it was true.

I started to admire my dad more and more.

“But isn’t Fides difficult?”

“Each time I finish physical education, I don’t even sweat much.”

“Huh? That’s not true.”

It is indeed difficult.

I’m sweating and out of breath.

But compared to running around the palace with Yuel, the spotted dog, and the guards, it’s just okay.

The other children thought to themselves, ‘I guess he’s the prince…’ at Fides’ calm and composed reaction.

It was understandable, since he was the son of Judah, and it was not a very wrong prejudice.

In fact, Fides inherited Judah’s physical abilities well and is stronger than his peers.

“I don’t want to study….”

“Even before coming to the academy, I hated studying at home the most.”

At that time, various stories were being exchanged.

“Huh? Over there… .”

A child stopped in surprise.

Everyone turned around to ask why and followed the gaze.

Fidesz did the same.

At the end, a group of people wearing school uniforms appeared.

But the atmosphere wasn’t very good.

“The kids in my class and next to them… are the 4th graders?”

Second-year students in the same class were pushed into a corner.

And the fourth graders surrounding them.

You could tell what grade a person was by the student ID they wore on their necklace.

I could faintly hear conversation.

“You b*stards are freeloaders. You have the audacity to come out here for real.”

“They say that if you don’t have money, your personality is also dirty. Hey, because of you, honest and wealthy nobles like us are suffering losses. Do you understand?”

Even though Elijah had told them to get along well with each other, discrimination was a concept that could not be completely eliminated.

In particular, there were those who felt uncomfortable with and discriminated against students admitted free of charge.

Only a very small number of academies have the ability to document who entered the school for free because they had no money.

Still, it’s not like there’s no way to know.

The timid attitude typical of free admission students.

The behavior of someone who has not learned manners. You can figure it out if you pay close attention to such things.

“… … .”

The children just passed by pretending not to see it.

No, that’s what I was trying to do.

“Blood, Fides?”

Fides walked towards them with brisk strides.

One of his friends grabbed his arm urgently.

“Well, let’s just go….”

“why?”

“… Huh? Why, that’s… .”

I don’t hate students in the same class who were admitted free of charge.

Because of the central point called Fides, Class 1-2 got along quite fairly.

But getting in the way is a whole other matter.

scary.

It’s natural, since they are 4th graders and 2 years older than me.

Fidesz wasn’t scared.

Something that shouldn’t be happening is happening right before my eyes, and it’s wrong.

The rules of this school, set by my mother, do not tolerate such things.

That alone would have been enough motivation to take action.

Fides went ahead alone, leaving his friend without answering.

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He stood proudly between them.

“don’t do it.”

“… Huh? What are you?”

“You shouldn’t do that at the academy.”

“Who is this? Do you know him?”

“I don’t know. They’re in their second year? Are they friends?”

Fides tilted his head, having difficulty understanding the context.

The fact that I am a second grader and a friend of these kids.

What do those two factors have to do with this situation?

“You don’t look like a freeloader at first glance… Don’t show off and just go. Do you know who I am?”

“There should be no discrimination based on status at the academy….”

“Just go.”

The fourth grader pressed Fides’ chest with his fingers.

But something strange happened.

Min Geon is in his 4th year, and he also fell behind in his 4th year.

He took a step back awkwardly.

‘What the heck… This guy’s body looks like a rock.’

Meanwhile, Fidesz was panicking.

‘Do you want to play? All of a sudden?’

I used to play games with my dad or my uncles in the guards, pushing, pulling, and knocking each other over.

Is this part of it?

While they didn’t know how to react, the second graders were already trembling.

He didn’t recognize the prince and put his hand on his body.

It was hard to imagine what would happen next.

“this…!”

Meanwhile, a fourth-year student whose pride was hurt tried to push Fides.

Fides stared at the hand.

A hand that approaches slowly.

I remember playing with my dad and uncles.

‘I liked it this way.’

A game that I have also experienced.

Grab the hand that is coming towards you, stretch your arms up and outward in a circle.

It is a technique to subdue an opponent by twisting his wrist and shoulder.

Whenever Fidesz treated them like that, the big men would always laugh and shout.

‘Hahahaha! Oh my, Fides won!’

Fides knew that the 4th grade would be like that too.

But what came back was a scream.

“Kwaaak-!”

Fidesz was even more surprised.

I quickly let go of his hand.

Besides, the sensation I just had in my hand was too delicate.

Completely different from adults.

An inherited, innate body.

Ever since he was able to jump, he has been playing a game of knocking down with Judah, the Imperial Guard, the best force in the Empire.

When those experiences and conditions met, I tried to break away from common sense.

Everyone watched in astonishment.

One of the fourth graders opened his eyes wide.

Clear and vibrant golden eyes in any situation.

Those beast-like eyes clearly resembled the famous national anthem.

“… Hey. Wait a minute. I think he’s the prince.”

“what…?!”

Fides frowned as he looked at the fourth-year students whose faces were turning pale.

I warned you several times not to discriminate against people based on their social status, but this is what it is like.

The moment Fides was about to open his mouth, the fourth-year students all ran away at once.

The guy with the twisted arm fell down while running, his legs giving out, and he even started crying on the spot.

Others abandoned their fallen friends and ran away even faster.

Looking at them, Fides scratched his head.

“…Why are you doing that?”

*

Elijah’s response after hearing the whole story was short and cold.

“Was the era of peace too long…?”

If you treat me nicely, I have to treat you nicely in return so we can both smile.

There are things that run rampant and act with gusto at times like this.

If only I had given him a thorough education at home, this situation would not have happened.

Judas touched Fides’ body here and there.

“Is that really all? You didn’t just, uh, hit me more or something?”

“yes.”

“Yeah… . Well then, that’s good.”

In fact, Fidesz appeared to be unharmed.

It seemed as if they didn’t even care about their actions.

Little did he know that his wild play with the guards would come in handy in a place like this.

Although he is sometimes an overly simple son, he is always honest and upright.

Judas stroked and patted Fides.

Elijah also nodded slowly.

“I’m so glad you weren’t hurt… Thank you for being honest with me. Weren’t you surprised? You must have been really scared.”

“Yeah. It’s okay.”

“You’re so brave. You’re so sturdy and pretty.”

While Elijah was praising Fides, Judah greeted his master.

“Thank you for being honest with me.”

“No, no, what is it? That’s my job.”

Boys grow up by fighting.

But if it’s your own child, it’s a different story.

If possible, I would like to avoid fighting.

Especially physical fights.

In addition, 4th grade and 2nd grade.

This is not a fight, it is one-sided violence.

That should never happen.

While Judah was suppressing his anger, the pastor added:

“I should have known sooner, but I feel like this happened because of my shortcomings… I’m sorry, Your Majesty… Oh, no, to those two, and to the children too…”

“It happened out of nowhere, so what can I do?”

For a moment, Judas felt a chill run down his spine.

As the conversation seemed to be dragging on, Elijah glanced over.

You can feel it without seeing it.

Because my homeroom teacher is a young woman.

“Then, we will take Fides away.”

Judah quickly greeted them and left the classroom with his son, following his wife.

As I was about to turn back, Fides called me.

“dad.”

“huh?”

“Why are those guys like that?”

“Hmm….”

“And I told them not to, but they told me to just go, saying I’m their friend. I just told them not to do things they shouldn’t do…”

Fidesz seemed to have difficulty understanding the situation he was experiencing.

Why bother doing something that has no practical benefit and may actually be harmful?

Why do you denigrate the work of correcting wrongs?

Judah and Elijah saw their son’s distress.

Pride. Vanity. A distorted sense of self-worth. Human greed that cannot be filled.

There are a few topics worth explaining, but even they are not perfect.

Moreover, it is difficult to talk about this to a 9-year-old child.

Elijah stroked Fides and spoke on behalf of the troubled Judah.

“There are good and upright people in the world like Fides, but there are also many who are not like that.”

“Then those guys… are they just like that?”

“They may not have their own reasons. But just because they have their own reasons, it doesn’t mean that a good person like Fidesz needs to suffer and be understanding.”

“Hmm….”

Fidesz still clutched his head as if it was a difficult story.

It’s a good sign that you’re trying to understand and think about your situation.

It’s much better than accepting it without thinking or ignoring it.

Because you are becoming an adult by thinking and judging for yourself.

Judah patted his son’s head.

“Fides. When you saw those guys, did you ever feel like hitting them or something?”

“yes.”

“… That’s fortunate.”

Perhaps, if I were younger, I wouldn’t have let at least one person walk away the moment I touched their body.

‘It’s fortunate that we don’t resemble each other in that way.’

In the end, Fidesz did the right thing.

Therefore, parents should have praised their children.

“Well done, Fides. Fides did well today.”

“Yes. Above all, you protected your friends. You were so dependable. You did a good job.”

Fides’ head, which had been in a complicated state of worry, cleared up.

He did well and was praised.

That’s enough for now.

“yes!”

With the excited Fides before them, Judah and Elijah talked quietly among themselves.

“Ellie. How are you going to handle it?”

“All the perpetrators involved are expelled. I gave them enough chances. In this environment, with this rule, with this treatment. If they don’t get what they want despite the chance, then that’s their fault. I don’t want to deal with it.”

Elijah is both the Emperor and the highest decision maker of the Academy.

“And I’ll have to raid the accounting books of those kids’ families.”

As emperor of the empire, Elijah has extra-legal authority to interfere with his subject states.

And sometimes, he would direct his guards to investigate the corruption of suspected families.

It’s rare to find someone who doesn’t get dusty when they brush their teeth.

Especially the more powerful or wealthy you are.

Elijah intended to deal with this matter with a single stroke of a pen.

“We should collect compensation for breaking the rules and disrupting order and atmosphere. We should use that money to improve the treatment of students who are admitted free of charge. If we make an example of this, won’t this kind of thing decrease in the future?”

“I agree too.”

Judah decided not to step forward and left it to Elijah.

I would have liked to have stepped forward, but it could have been seen as excessive retaliation and made everyone in the academy nervous.

At least Fidesz wasn’t hurt and wasn’t scared, so he could endure it.

For two people with transcendent power and authority to not personally sanction each other was nothing short of a blessing to the perpetrators.

Fidesz was exposed to such a situation.

It’s still dizzying to think about it again.

And that would be the case for other parents too.

The students who were threatened today are also someone’s children.

Parents who have no power or influence might be even sadder.

Elijah and Judah wanted to eliminate such things from the world their children would live in, if possible.

The harsh judgment and treatment were all for that reason.

The kindergarten and elementary school classes end at similar times.

The difference is that the toddler section has a nap time in the middle.

Anyway, now that he was about to go get Space and Donum, someone blocked Fides’ path.

“excuse me….”

We were classmates.

To be exact, they were children who had received free admission and were surrounded by fourth graders.

It seemed like he had something to say, but he seemed uncomfortable with daring to block the royal family’s path.

I kept looking at Elijah and Judah behind Fides.

The two couples stepped aside slightly.

Only then did the children feel relieved.

“Thanks for helping me….”

The children came to say thank you.

At the time, I was so shocked and intimidated that I just froze.

“If it weren’t for Fides, it might have been true.”

“Thank you. Thank you so much.”

Fides remained silent for a moment.

It felt strange.

A feeling I’ve never felt before.

I’ve received a lot of compliments.

But, this is the first time I’ve received such praise.

It’s not just a compliment.

You have accomplished something, your actions were right, and you have been acknowledged by others.

Yeah, this was a perfect admission.

It’s different from the unconditional love you receive from your mom and dad.

You can’t say which one is better.

Because both are valuable.

However, this deserved recognition, given under certain conditions, felt so good and satisfying that it tickled my heart.

Soon Fides smiled brightly.

“Something like this.”

Then other second-year students approached.

These were the friends who had just watched when Fidesz came out earlier.

They apologized for not being able to come together, and Fidesz shook his head.

Looking at the scenery, Judas felt a strange sense of foreboding.

Elijah rested his forehead on her shoulder.

“How did it go?”

“…I know.”

He himself had once been in a similar situation.

The ages were a bit different, and the results were even more different.

Fidesz hopes he will not suffer the same fate.

I will do that.

We will support and protect Fidesz as an unconditional, unbreakable, and solid foundation.

“That went well.”

“Yeah. I hope you grow up well like you are now.”

“It will. Definitely.”

Fides’ face, as he greeted his friends and said he would see them tomorrow, was filled with a smile that even Judah and Elijah had never seen before.

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It was nice to see that child’s face swell with pride, a sense of accomplishment, and satisfaction that he had accomplished something.

And that day.

Fidesz took his own future into his own hands.

I wanted to be someone who corrects wrongdoings.

But it was still a long way off before that dream became reality.

*

After sending the children to the academy, Judah went to exercise, and Elijah sat by the bedroom window in the sun waiting for him.

The spring sunshine was languid and warm.

Outside the open window, the faint scent of flowers from the splendid palace garden blew in.

It’s also nice to look at the anemones blooming on the windowsill.

Even the dust, lying curled up on his knees, rustled as if it was in a good mood.

While I was resting leisurely, someone knocked on the door.

“Come in.”

Elijah answered without even checking.

Anyway, there is only one person who will come at this time.

“Ellie. You were resting. Are you sure I didn’t bother you?”

It was Maria.

“are you okay.”

Mary sat down carefully next to Elijah.

“It’s so pretty every time I look at it. How did it bloom so beautifully?”

Maria smiled happily as she looked at the anemones on the windowsill.

In recent years, Maria has developed a hobby of growing plants.

He is often so serious that he converses frequently with the palace gardener.

“I remember when Judas first brought me these flowers. I was so amazed at that time.”

Elijah also ended up laughing.

“Yeah. I guess this is also called guts… Thinking about it now, it’s so cute and adorable.”

The gift and relationship that started with anemones at that time continued like this.

It’s really amazing.

A brief moment of silence after a casual conversation.

Maria hesitated.

I had something to say, but it just wouldn’t come out.

Elijah had already noticed, but he just waited.

But I thought I wouldn’t be able to say it today, so I said it out loud first.

“You can do it without worrying about what I think.”

“Uh, yeah?”

“It’s my mother’s life and my happiness, so it’s weird to rely on my decisions. If you just want to ask for my opinion, then that’s fine.”

“… … .”

“I’m remarrying Sir Galahad. Do whatever you want with the two of you.”

“Oh, how did you know?”

Elijah just smiled leisurely.

“What is there that I don’t know?”

In fact, it’s not just Elijah who knows.

Everyone knows except Maria and Galahad.