Shadow King Chronicles: Building a Kingdom From Behind the Scenes
Chapter 64: Invitation From Issac
"Hey Bernard! you look very troubled.not usually you're like this.Is there anything bothering you?"
While chugging his wine, he shook his head. Now he was at the place where the noble Faction usually gathered. Really, even though he had been here for five years, he had never gotten used to it.
but that's not what makes him dizzy, the murders committed by Maurice and Louis are what makes him in the condition he is now. the foolish actions that the two people did would make it difficult for the noble faction in the future.
Bernard, it could be said to be somewhat different from the other noble children.all of them were aware that the Anti Nobles Faction was in the Academy.but only Bernard was aware of the extent of their potential threat to the nobles.
according to his calculations, their current existence could not threaten the position and hegemony of the nobles.they might have a lot of mass, but they did not have the same vision. after all, no charismatic person has been able to unite them to date.
in addition, during the academy's establishment, the funds used for the academy's operations as well as the salaries of the teachers came from the donations of the nobles.as well as the various buildings and books that became collections in the Academy's library, it was all thanks to their contribution.
because this is also what makes teachers and other workers look for safety during their work in the Academy.even many of them are happy to cooperate with noble children. usually they close their eyes and mouth after being bribed by the little delinquents in fancy clothes.
that was why in the end, the position of the nobles during this time was completely unshakable.
but he was not sure that this would continue forever.The 10 people killed by Maurice and Louis in front of hundreds of pairs of ordinary people's eyes would be a tremendous trigger for them to unite.
during this time, the case of oppression of the commoners by the nobles only ended among the teachers only so that other students who were not directly affected only considered it as a rumor. at best only the closest friends of the Victims believe that truth.
but seeing the actions of the two of them directly, even cheerfully lifting and parading the heads of the 10 people who had been beheaded directly before them. Bernard himself did not know what would happen later.
"If I had been born a cat." that's the expression of his heart now.
"Excuse me Mr. Bernard." suddenly the familiar voice of the girl called out to him. As he looked up, it turned out to be Anna Sera.
without much ado, Anna gave a letter to Bernard.he did not explain who this letter was from and what it contained. Even after giving the letter, he immediately left after saying goodbye.
he had no other choice.he opened the envelope lining the letter and immediately fell silent as soon as he read it. He rubbed his eyes and once again looked at the contents of the letter.
no wrong again! this is an invitation letter, but why now? Bernard had no idea.well, then he should indeed come to confirm the intentions of this fellow.
he deftly went straight away leaving the party venue.
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"How's Anna, have you given the letter to the person in question?"
Issac who was drinking tea casually asked Anna, who chose to drink some cold wine.
"Of course. but... will he really come?" Anna was a bit worried, but Issac still relaxedly smiled.
"Well, I thought he had no choice but to fulfill my invitation.after all he is the one you value as a sharp guy isn't he will definitely come to talk to me directly."
Anna smiled wryly, "You're always doing reckless acts huh Issac. Are you going to invite Gustave next?"
hearing the cynical question from Anna, Issac only smiled calmly.
"That's it. but there's no need to invite a fool like him. Instead, I really want to talk to his older brother, Maximilian Conrad."
"Yes yes yes..It's up to you that's Issac." after that they continued their drinks while waiting for the invited person to come.
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Bernard with a somewhat shaky step walked towards the bar located in the academy capital.it was Sunday, so all students were allowed to leave the academy for a while.
"Are you Mr Rutsell? The person who invited you is already waiting above."
The voice came from the bartender's table. Without looking at the origin of the sound, he immediately went up to the second floor.There, two people he knew, Issac and Anna, were waiting.
"well, if not Mr. Rutsell, welcome to our little party. Please, sit where you like."
with noble courtesy, Issac stood up to greet Bernard and invited him to sit down.
after Bernard sat down, some of the barmaiders came with bottles of various kinds of wine, three glasses, and a bucket of ice cubes.
"drinking cold wine in summer is the best thing. Please Mr. Rutsell do not hesitate to drink. take it easy, I do not add anything that can endanger your safety."
although somewhat doubtful, Bernard still drank the wine. Unlike what he had imagined, it felt quite fresh.His curly throat became comfortable after drinking it.
"So, Mr. Randall, I'm sorry, Mr. Starfall. What was your purpose in inviting me here? definitely not just for a drinking party, right?"
Issac chuckled, "As the rumors say, you're quite frank huh? all right, I'll get to the point.You already understand that your Faction's position is in danger?"
Bernard frowned.that's right.but what does this guy want?
"Tell me clearly, Mr. Starfall, what do you really want?"
Hearing that Issac grinned.
"You know, in the near future, the influence of the nobles in the Academy will gradually erode.in the wake of the murderous tragedy committed by Schazar and Sera, the, it seems that the Anti Nobles Faction has started to unite and in the near future they will launch the action.
in short, Mr Rutsell, will you join me? it would be a pity if a person like you remained in such a dilapidated place."
bernard's patience began to run out.he violently hit the table.A vein was visible on his temple.
"You underestimated us, nobles!? we're not that weak and I'm not that generous, Mr. Starfall!"
"It is precisely because you are not cheap that I ask you to join.You yourself are aware that your voice is not strong among the other nobles.
your calculated actions make them think of you as a slow person in responding to something, but on the contrary, you are the one who really understands the conditions that are happening.
I'm sure you've made some preparations to keep an eye on me while measuring how much of a threat I pose to your Faction. But all of that becomes Messy when Gustave asks his own fiancee, Anna Sera, to get his, to kill me when the time is right.
You must have thought that Anna had become a double agent for me, but can you say that to them? I don't think it's because you're afraid, but you know that your voice won't be heard by their gagged ears."
All the words of Issac really hit Bernard's heart.he was not wrong at all. All that is true.Given how stupid Gustave and his cronies made Bernard clench his hands because he was very upset.
"I will not force you, Lord Rutsell, after all, someone will be valuable when he does something of his own will, but I will remind you, when the time has come, when the time has come, do not choose the wrong footing to stand on.
I would be happy to welcome such an amazing person as you at any time. feel free to come to me if you change your mind.
well then, me and Anna excuse me first."
after saying that, Issac and Anna left the bar, leaving Bernard alone pensive.
"Hahh, things are going to be very troublesome! if I were born a cat."
Bernard remained on stand-by in the bar as he kept pensive and finished his wine.