Shadow King Chronicles: Building a Kingdom From Behind the Scenes
Chapter 56: Friends and Partners
"Anti-noble faction? are they really able to live in the academy?" while reading the report brought by my flagship courier, Wolf, I scratched my head.Why could there be an entity in the form of an anti-noble faction here?
I know, indeed many ordinary people are victims of the depravity of the nobles in this academy.either their families or themselves, but to form their own groups and factions.....I think their mentality is amazing.
nonetheless, it seems like they do not show hostility in public.well, it can be interviewed.unlike the faction of noble children who have various powers in the form of their father's big name, money, men, men, and access to a wider range of information, the difference in their powers such as the earth and sky.
after all, compared to the more solid noble faction, the anti-noble faction is quite fragile.they do have a lot of mass.I'm sure of that.
I think that no one among them has been able to consolidate the power of the masses so that instead of being a united group and having a clear plan and movement, they only became a crowd of people who happened to have the same opinion about the nobility.Their movements were scattered but irregular so that instead of succeeding, it made the situation even more chaotic.
the nobles would definitely think that the trash of the commoners started to dare against them so they would increasingly choose an excuse to continue oppressing the people below them.
should I use this faction for my benefit? don't be asked, their existence will be a stepping stone to fulfill my purpose.
well, but I can't do that right now.You could say I don't have eyes between them. maybe the VIESTA agents in the academy could have infiltrated among them but all the agents in the academy were teachers or other officers. so it's very difficult to get into that part of them.
if this is the case, I think that I really have no choice but to borrow that person's strength right?
(hehhh, I thought you would be passive Issac) O Hades read my mind!
well, indeed my most important goal is to protect my loved ones.This is the problem.I imagine if you were to be passive but you didn't have enough strength to do that. what's gonna happen?
of course they will definitely attack you because you are weak! it was just like a lazy rabbit! instead of running away when chased by a predator, he will remain silent until he is finally swallowed by the predator!
in the end you have to change your paradigm or your way of thinking you have to be a hunter and not a prey if you want to be passive, make sure you have enough power so you don't get harassed by others.
that's why I formed an intelligence network, strengthened my financial capabilities, and formed and trained my own army.
well even though today my foundation is not yet too strong, but at least it will continue to strengthen as time goes on.
well, let's forget my rant about being passive. It's all because of Hades who lured me!
haishhh, well, let's find my brother.that's what I think. I just remembered that today is Saturday and they will go to the capital until tomorrow.ah this is unfair!!
Alright then, let's write a letter to Lili and Via. I get rid of the pile of papers containing the report and start writing letters.
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This happened on Tuesday. Three days after Issac planned something to the Anti Nobles Faction.
A 13-year-old man, by 14, was swinging his sword nonstop at the training Arena located separately from the first-year school building. all over his body and shirt were filled with sweat.
Heavy breath came out from his mouth.he was exhausted.he already could not count anymore how many times he swung his sword.Anyway, he also did not know how many hours he had been like this in the training arena.
it was James who had diligently always trained his swordsmanship.From the first time he entered the academy, James had always avoided classes related to theory.in contrast to Evelyn.if the class was a practice, instead, especially the merchant, he would be happy to follow him.
James knew that he was stupid, at least in terms of theory, so he gave up and decided to hone his sword techniques.
the results were quite good.of the 300 first year students, he had at least entered the top 30 in physical strength and swordsmanship.
"Yoh, James, as usual you fought hard."
suddenly the voice of someone appeared from behind.Of course the startled James instantly turned towards that voice and prepared to attack.
"Who is that?" It was daytime, but the lighting in the training arena wasn't very good, so the circumstances were dim so James didn't know who it was.
"Calm James, it's me, Issac."
"O-ohh Issac apparently! Don't you have a class schedule?"
Issac chuckled, "let's just say I used the ration of permission due to illness.it's a pity if it's not used properly?"
James took his breath away as expected from Issac.but this was strange, why he could not sense the existence of Issac before. her magic power might be small but her sensitivity to her surroundings was strong enough to sense the existence of a being that was a hundred meters away from where she was standing. naturally without looking.
and Issac can get away? what the fuck is this guy?
"my body is too stiff.how about we fight. After that there's something I want to talk to you about."
James seemed to think for a moment and nodded.
"Alright, I accept your challenge, but I only have one sword."
"of course. no matter. with your current strength, defeating you with your bare hands is more than enough."
James was emotional. Issac had dared to mention his strength.
"get ready then, my friend! I won't hold back, and it's also great that you fight against me in a uniform attached to your body."
"well, it's got nothing to do. hurry up and attack me."
without much talk James immediately attacked Issac. Issac was quite surprised at the speed that belonged to James. James' body was large, but he was agile. as expected of the 30 strongest men.
but without James realizing suddenly James' body had floated last...BRUOK!! his huge body fell onto the arena floor.
"How can I beat you, right? but as expected of James, you seem to be fine. Well let's sit on the bench.there's something I want to talk about."
James who was still in a daze felt he had no other choice.well, let's just follow Issac. After they found a comfortable place, Issac began to talk about it.
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"So the point is, you want me to infiltrate the Anti Nobles Faction?" James asked Issac, who was greeted with a nod from him.
"Yes, after I think about it, you are the best fit for this job.they will definitely be happy with the arrival of talented people like you to their side."
James breathed his breath.
"Hiyaahhh, I didn't expect that you've been a noble all along. Even from the Randall family, somehow I have to behave now."
"just act like normal. Like I care about our status.so how? of course it's not free. I'll give you a wage for this. how?"
"I'm your best friend Issac so of course I want to help. I don't need that money either, but at least I have a request instead."
Issac nodded, "Just tell me what your request is. I'll give you three chances."
"it's a lot, but it doesn't matter. the first one sent money to my parents in the Sera area. Second, I'm asking you to help you not involve Evelyn in your interests. while the third one.I'll keep it for later."
hearing both of James' requests, Issac inevitably laughed.God, this child has an incredible sense of solidarity and responsibility.
surely Issac accepted all those requests.
"Well with this I, James, declare my allegiance to you." Suddenly a tattoo appeared on James' arm before finally disappearing again.it was a proof of loyalty tattoo that Issac used to the VIESTA Agents.
"Thank you James as a friend, as a partner." Issac shakes James' hand with this, Issac and James' friendship will grow stronger in the future.