The Lazy Genius of the Duke - Chapter 65



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The Lazy Genius of the Duke’s Family (65)

Free Trade City Pyleus (5)

The other academy cadets were sending out a fierce barrage that Benio could even say that about. They didn’t even have swords, but it seemed like they were coming to fight instead of exploring.

Because of that, some people on the hot-blooded Jupiter side were also making a fuss. The atmosphere was not very good since half of their belongings were taken away under the pretext of a welcoming ceremony.

However, thanks to the guide from the Philaeus Academy who had been waiting in advance, no accident occurred.

“My name is Zaniolo of Pyleus. I am a professor, albeit a poor one.”

This was because a professor from the Philaeus side appeared as a guide. So Professor Chutney greeted him politely.

“Jupiter’s Chutney.”

Benio looked at Professor Zaniolo and his eyes sparkled.

‘As expected from a professor at the Philaeus Academy.’

There was something famous about Pileus.

The first one is a thief.

As its name suggests, Pyleus was a neutral zone and did not belong to either the Amorian Empire or the Three Principalities.

That’s why there were no nobles called masters. And because it was a place where merchants from all over the world gathered, there were often big transactions and large amounts of money were exchanged.

Where there is money involved, thieves are bound to flock.

From small things like pickpocketing to large-scale organized thieves who steal from merchants.

Since there were no nobles who owned the city, there was no one responsible for maintaining peace, so there were no constables or guards.

It was an unspoken rule that merchants had to hire mercenaries in each district or form their own security guards to protect their goods and safety.

That’s why thieves were famous, and the second most famous thing was spies.

The reason why spies, who were called by various names such as Sejak, Ganja, and Gongjakwon, were famous was because Pyleus was a place where merchants from all over the world gathered.

By finding out what goods were traded here, who traded them, and where they came from, you could sit here and get a sense of prices all over the world.

And in places where war was about to break out, purchases of iron and food increased, and in places where there was a drought or natural disaster, purchases of food increased, so you could sit down and get information.

Additionally, merchants gathered from all over the world and exchanged information with each other, so this place was also a place where information from all over the world gathered.

So, of course, the spies had no choice but to take charge.

So, the Philaeus Academy even had an espionage department.

To be exact, it is a department of counterintelligence. It is a department that teaches how to block spies, but ironically, because you need to be proficient in espionage activities to do counterintelligence activities, it has become similar to a department of training spies.

From stalking, disguise, hiding, and camouflage to human psychology and the art of speaking to conquer them.

It’s a secret that everyone keeps quiet about, but it’s said that the spies most preferred by each country and each family are those from the Pyleus Academy’s counterintelligence department.

And although Professor Zaniolo didn’t show any signs of aggression on the outside, Benio could sense it.

Professor Zaniolo is a professor in the Department of Counterintelligence.

‘Similar to an assassin, but different. No smell of blood or murderous intent.’

Assassins and spies have similarities, but the crucial difference is that spies rarely harm people.

Killing someone during espionage is tantamount to failing the mission.

That’s why I didn’t smell any life or blood from Professor Zaniolo.

However, if you pay attention to everything from moving your arms naturally to taking your feet, you will notice that there is almost no wind or footstep noise.

‘The one who gave us the welcoming party must have been a student from the Counterintelligence Department.’

Pickpocketing, but it seems that even such things are taught in the Department of Counterintelligence. Benio and the cadets were guided by him and assigned to one of the wings of the Prince of Orange’s villa.

“You can enter from the left side of the road. The right side is used by the Atullan Academy, and the center is used by the Kragus Academy.”

“Is there only one training ground?”

Benio raised his hand and asked a question. In the center was a large training ground that Benio and the cadets had passed by.

To be honest, it was so large that it would not be an exaggeration to say that it was more like a place for soldiers to train in formation than a training ground, but it was too small for the three academy cadets to use.

That’s why I asked.

If he went out there, it was certain that only annoying flies would swarm him. Benio could bet his short life on that.

“Yes, unfortunately there is only one place.”

Professor Zaniolo’s eyes sparkled secretly as he spoke. It was only for a moment, but Benio felt it clearly.

‘Is this information?’

It was obvious that they intended to cram the students from three academies into one training ground. They wanted to weaken each other by engaging in a war of nerves, and then they could take advantage of the situation in Pyleus.

And when all the cadets are gathered in one place, it is easy for spies to operate.

‘The cadets who participated in the exchange are the ones who will occupy important positions in each family and country in the future.’

So, the idea is to gather information about them in advance. However, the Philaeus Academy will not be using it for anything else.

‘I guess you mean to use it as part of education.’

It means that he will use it as an educational course for the Department of Counterintelligence. Benio held back his laughter and lowered his hand.

“Then the exchange competition will start in two days. The Academy Competition will start after all individual competitions are over, so we will announce it later.”

Professor Zaniolo turned around after giving a brief briefing, indicating that he had finished his work. Then Professor Chutney filled the empty space.

“They say there are twenty rooms in total.”

An annex with twenty rooms.

The Three Principalities were known to have amassed enormous wealth through their free trade cities. That is why the Orange Duke’s villa had as many as twenty rooms in its annex.

‘You said he was a king who enjoyed inviting strong men to be his guests and discussing martial arts with them?’

That’s why the annex also has this many rooms. It was only natural for a duke to be called the second coming of King Batuu.

“Three people should share a room. But keep in mind that men and women cannot share a room.”

Three people in one room.

Even the cadets who had to stay in solitary confinement at Jupiter Academy had no choice. This was not Jupiter Academy.

As soon as Professor Chutney finished speaking, people naturally gathered around Benio.

“Oh, there are four of you.”

Giovanni scratched his head as he looked at Lumen and Severus gathered around Benio.

“You might be the new Three Musketeers.”

Lumen smiled and took a step back, giving way to Severus and Giovanni. Then Severus nodded to Lumen.

“Thank you, Lumen.”

“I can share a room with anyone.”

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Lumen shrugged, looking at Benio with a playful expression.

“Bennio can’t do that, so I have to give in.”

Benio chuckled at Lumen’s prank. Then he responded with a joke.

“What are you talking about? Win a duel with me and tell me.”

Crackle.

Lumen’s expression froze as if he had been smiling. He had been hit by Benio’s powerful blow. Lumen’s pride would not allow that.

“Bennio, it’s a duel.”

“After seeing that training ground, do you still want to go there and train?”

Benio spoke to Lumen with a pitiful expression. However, Lumen, who had already fallen for Benio’s provocation, seemed to not hear a thing.

“Beniwo! I will definitely beat you today!”

“Yes, and who was the person who never won?”

Benio smirked and picked up his wooden sword. Severus and Giovanni sighed as they watched the two.

I don’t know about other people, but Lumen was especially uncommunicative when in that mode. He’ll probably have to get beat up by Benio one more time before he comes to his senses.

“Should we go together?”

“I feel uneasy about those two going together.”

“That’s true.”

Giovanni let out a small sigh. If only those barbarians who thought that swords were the best were sent to the training grounds, judging by the look in their eyes when they came in, it wouldn’t be strange if something bigger happened.

So, the most rational one among them has no choice but to go together.

“Let’s go together!”

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Dalgrak.

Cecil wore the saber on his waist that his father, the Duke of Orange, had given him as a gift to commemorate his entrance to the Academy. The saber was originally a single-edged sword used on horseback, but it was a weapon tailored to Cecil’s body type.

“I will get revenge.”

Cecil thought of Benio. It had been a long time since she had been so unilaterally defeated by someone. At least among her peers, Cecil had never been so unilaterally defeated.

“Bennio Kepler!”

If you lose, it is only natural to seek revenge. So, the moment Cecil came out of the dormitory holding her saber to avenge her defeat, someone blocked her path.

“Princess Mama.”

“Professor Zaniolo?”

Cecil paused at the thought of it being Zaniolo. Now a member of the faculty at Pyleus, Zaniolo was originally a member of the King’s Ghost, the shadow army of the Duke of Orange.

“Where are you planning to go at this hour?”

Zaniolo stared blankly at the saber on Cecil’s waist. Then Cecil felt a sting and covered his saber.

“I have something to do.”

“You will not be able to meet students from other academies until the exchange begins.”

“professor.”

“I heard. Benio Kepler, that student of Jupiter made the welcome party only half a success?”

Cecil bit his lip.

“It’s not half a success, it’s a failure. I’m sorry, Mama. I have to be precise with my words, but I feel weak when I’m in front of you.”

It’s not a half success, it’s a failure. In the history of the Philaeus Academy, there has never been a failure in the welcoming ceremony at an exchange.

But this time it failed.

By Benio Kepler.

Cecil glared at Zaniolo, who was muttering in a tone that was not even a whisper. Zaniolo spoke to Cecil in a much softer voice.

“You can get revenge in the exchange battle.”

“professor.”

Cecil always called Zaniolo “professor.” This was what she said to Zaniolo. She wanted him to treat her only as a professor and student, not as the daughter of a duke.

Of course, Zaniolo had no intention of listening to her.

“At a time like this, it would be better to swing your sword.”

“yes?”

“I just came back after seeing him once, and he’s already at the same level as Mama.”

Cecil’s eyes widened. Zaniolo’s eyes had never been off-guard. That meant that Benio Kepler, who had defeated her, was on par with her in terms of military prowess.

“But I can definitely win.”

“I suppose so. But, Ma’am, hasn’t Your Majesty always emphasized this?”

Cecil had been holding a saber since he was three years old. And the Duke of Orange personally taught him. Cecil, who was taught by the Duke of Orange, the only Auror Master in the Duchy, was unrivaled even in Pyleus.

“Pride is the most dangerous enemy of life and death.”

“I know, professor.”

The Duke of Orange was concerned about Cecil’s competitive nature, which had led to his high achievements at a young age, but which could also be detrimental.

“That’s why my father said that.”

Cecil looked at Zaniolo challengingly and said:

“Whoever defeats me in battle will be made the son-in-law of the Duchy of Orange. My husband.”

“….”

“I don’t want to let my guard down and lose and end up getting married. Well, at least you’ve come this far, Professor.”

Cecil turned his back.

“I won’t go see Benio Kepler right away.”

Sigh.

Cecil disappeared. Zaniolo sighed as if he was exhausted from dealing with Cecil, who was so strong.

Then, soon, Zaniolo shook his head.

“You were planning on going out through the window anyway, haa.”

The highly trained Zaniolo heard Cecil opening the window and escaping through it. But here he had to pretend not to hear.

That way, the proud princess will be able to sleep soundly tonight.

“Who would take that mischievous person away?”

Zaniolo’s grumbling echoed softly.

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