Shadow King Chronicles: Building a Kingdom From Behind the Scenes
Chapter 73: I'll Keep Fighting On Your Side
The next day, the news of the attempted murder of a nobleman by ten adventurers as well as academy students spread throughout the corner of the academy city.certainly Stanford Academy is not an exception. whether it was nobles or commoners.
hundreds of years the academy stood, the plan of killing nobles was not once or twice, but most of it was done underground. After all the plan, whether successful or failed, the proof was a little even lost. this was the first time in the history of the academy that a disciple tried to kill a noble blatantly.
this problem even carried over to the noble faction.
"So, is it possible for that brat to kill the tenth fifth year disciple with his own strength?"
Gustave along with his cronies were gathering at his headquarters as usual. There was Bernard, Geitz, Gustave, a few other nobles, and quite striking was Alex Clifford.he had recovered from his injuries despite not having fully recovered. traces of anger and resentment towards Issac were still visible in his eyes.
Meanwhile, in front of them, Anna shook her head firmly.
"I don't think that's possible, Mr. Gustave. I've been close to the boy for the past year. Looking at his development, the boy's strength may be passable, but what I heard from the rumors is circulating, he said, one of them was the strongest disciple in the fifth year.so, even with the strength that boy had."
"I've guessed the boy isn't as strong as imagined! it turned out that time he was just following Romeon's guild to help the princess!" An upset Geitz kicked his desk.
The nobles nodded. they all knew that Anna was assigned by Gustave to be close to Issac and watch over him. Their assessment of Anna was very high, so they believed what Anna said. of course except one man, and we all know who he is.
"Woahh, it turns out you've been telling Anna to be close to Issac since the beginning of Mr. Gustave. That's incredible! as expected of the next heir to the Conrad family!"
While Alex, of course, tries to curry favor with Gustave, he is actually very upset when he finds out that Anna is engaged to Conrad's child, but in order to maintain her position and dignity, he's willing to do this kind of thing.
hearing Alex's praise, Gustave put on a stupefied face. I was great! other nobles, including Louis Sera and Maurice Schazar, also praised Gustave's cleverness.
while Bernard, he was resignedly just staring at Anna. he took off his usual glasses and glimpsed Anna's eyes and shook his head. he once said that Anna may have been an accomplice to Issac but was soon tepis by Gustave and Louis, his older brother.
their assessment of Anna was simple. Anna was an innocent child and understood nothing.she was also very obedient.it was impossible for Anna to turn to Issac's side.Assac could not give anything to Anna.
Gustave came forward to Anna and stroked her head, which Anna greeted shyly. Bernard just shook his head and put on his glasses again.The words that Issac said while at the Bar ringed back in his head.
'when the time has come, do not choose the wrong footing to stand.'
Bernard exhaled.it seemed like he had to add a dose of his sedative today.
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the excitement about this also reached the Anti Nobles. Theodore called James to ask him what really happened.
"I think it's purely their own stupidity, Brother Theo. Issac was not that strong.it was impossible that he could defeat them. It seemed like they killed each other because of the money that Issac brought."
when the people came, they saw Issac passing out and nine people were killed and one person was seriously injured.Among them, there was a bag with the contents of dozens of gold coins and one platinum coin. not to mention there were some gems inside (Issac added some coins before he continued his stings).
"Alright, keep an eye on this guy. letting him live longer will bring even more trouble. we must not allow nobles who oppress people like us to continue walking the earth but we hate it much more when the hypocritical Nobles continue to live."
James nodded at Theo's orders.he would carry out this mission as best he could.
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"It turns out, that's their view of me?"
this time, Issac was at a bar he frequented (it was a VIESTA satellite in the Academy city), along with both Sabahat and his partners. James and Anna. Evelyn's not coming. Issac promised James not to involve Evelyn.
after all, they also came out illegally.if Evelyn came along and was caught, they could get into trouble later.
"Yeah..the nobles think of you as a parasite because you always act out of their habit.You are considered a barrier to know!?"
"Your mother, as well as the anti-noble faction. they consider you a hypocrite. be kind to them then slowly to slowly trap them in oppression. That's how they look at you."
Issac leaned his back on the back of the bar stool.It was troublesome to be cheered by two large factions at once in the academy. Issac bitterly sipped his warm tea. His plan was to pit the noble and anti-noble Faction. Getting the hostility of one of the factions, especially the Anti-Noble Faction, it was a bit beyond his plan. although he had predicted this before.
"Then, what are we going to do next?"
Questions from James disperse the reverie of Issac. James may not have noticed it, but Anna who was sensitive to something saw a slight look of fatigue on Issac's face.it was just a flash, but Anna knew that Issac was exhausted with all this.
"Do as you normally do, of course. keep an eye on their movements. To look up to them, you can devise a plan or two to kill or terrorize me. but don't be too flashy.
The Anti Nobles Faction has started to solid but the Nobles Faction also still has strong ties between its fellow members. I will think of a plan to weaken the position of the Nobles Faction and at the same time unite its opponents. until then, please do your job well."
After receiving orders from him, James decided to leave first because he promised to have dinner with Evelyn. Issac gives him a robe that serves to hide James' existence.Even a first-grade mage or knight would not be aware of his presence.
after ten minutes of leha-leha in the bar, Issac and Anna decide to return to the academy.outside, evening has arrived.a orange tinge is visible from the western horizon of the academy town. a cold wind blew through Issac's entire body.
with a huff, Issac turned his face to the sky. 'What should I do after this and how the future that will come my way' is crammed inside his head.However, all those thoughts are lost when something warm touches his palm.
it was the palm of her best friend, Anna, with a beautiful sweet smile she whispered to Issac.
"Look over Issac. No matter where you go, I'll always be on your side. I'll keep fighting on your side."
hearing that half of her burden felt disappeared.her lips let out a beautiful smile.just as beautiful as the afternoon sky.the two walked while holding hands, until reaching the academy.