The Seirei Gensouki Spirit Chronicles
Vol 1 Chapter 12: False Accusations

Despite having an incredible calm demeanor, it was only the two faces that trained with age.

“Perta, most of the students including Duke Euguno's son insist that Rio is in charge. On the other hand, only Princess Flora of the royal family claimed otherwise.  However, it seems that no eyewitnesses can be trusted. Princess Christina and Princess Duke Fontine both chose to remain silent.”

“Mu, The..... But isn't Princess Flora a Witness?”

Even if it was only one person, the opinions of the noble families could not be ignored just like that. But nevertheless, the,

if he didn't have an eyewitness that would be a different story. He could ignore the two remaining girls, who chose to remain silent.

“Ya, Also, The........ Duke Euguno strongly stressed that we acknowledge that this is Rio.”'s fault

“As I expected.”

“What will you do?” The instructor who reported it awaited Garcia's decision.

“It would not be funny if his Majesty the King was overthrown by Duke Euguno because of this trivial incident. Sacrificing one life is a small cost to pay. Make careless steps

at least it will only aggravate this problem.”

“Then, I will submit this report to the royal palace which shows Rio as

perp. Is that okay?”

“Hmm.... Duke Euguno could use this for the smooth running of the royal palace. At least this kindness

is a common opinion.”

To be honest, Garcia didn't care about uncovering the truth. The highest priority is to let this happen out of his care. Blaming others is the easiest scenario. If he sided with the many voices, then there would be no problem.

“Then, I will prepare a report for the royal palace according to the one we discussed.”

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Three days after the field exercise ended, Rio slipped back to the royal capital. Royal capital

very spacious. Therefore, it is impossible to cover the entire city within the walls of the fortress: people are free to come and go to the area outside the walls. On the other hand, it is necessary to provide identification in order to be able to access the inner area surrounded by walls. The Royal Academy was located in one of the regions that was inside, but that did not stop Rio from entering through any unusual means.

Secretly gathering information over the past few days, he shunned that he had already

presumed dead.

The district where the Royal Academy was located, was surrounded by a great wall and had guards stationed at all the entrances. However, thanks to Rio's physical ability that was helped by magic, passing through the wall was just a simple job. Since infiltration during the day would attract too much attention, he waited until nightfall and walked towards his destination by jumping from roof to roof.

(I'm just she's okay, but.).

Rio will meet the only trustworthy person in the Royal Academy. He did not want to take the risk of being caught in the middle of the noble district, so he surrounded the patrolling guards.

After easily infiltrating the library, he walked towards his final destination. The light from the magic tool came out through the door slit. The person he was looking for, Seria, seemed to be inside. While knocking on the door. Rio was waiting for her to come out.

“Who? Come at a time like this!” Serua opened the door with an exasperated expression, but as soon as she saw Rio's face. Turned into surprise and relief. Rio immediately closed his mouth

with his hands as he was about to scream.

“Ssttt ~ Sorry, please don't make a fuss. I'll tell you everything soon.” His voice,

the atmosphere, the manners. Seria instantly realized that the child before her was really Rio. Tears began to flow in his eyes as he hugged her.

higher than Seria.

“Ah--- Sensei, Please Calm....Sigh.... as I thought, I was already considered dead, yes.?”

Closing the door hurriedly, while they were inside, Seria attacked him with questions. He had expected to be considered dead, but there was something else he wanted to know as well.

“Please tell me what has happened! I heard Rio fell off a cliff and died during field practice. To make matters worse, Rio is treated as a villain who has endangered the life of Princess Flora.”

“Uhm... I'm responsible for endangering her Princess Flora?” It was a development that was a little beyond his expectations. However, after hearing the reality, he was instantly convinced.

“It seems like what I was thinking, they have all really given a falsehood. Tell me, what really happened?” Seria believed that it was impossible for Rio to take such an action.

Rio showed a thin smile. And then, he began to condense the events that happened.

“What the fuck is that!? Leaving an innocent person, and also isn't it a meritorious deed that deserves a medal of honor!?....... But, you're in a very bad situation

precarious now.” Hearing the story, Seria became angry. However, in an instant his expression added to worry.

“True. It was already arranged to make me as the one who was guilty of killing a member of the royal family.” Rio could instantly guess what Seria had in mind.

“If they knew Rio was still alive, it would be a disaster...right, you would definitely be executed.” The only conclusion he could come to was to make Rio leave the kingdom. Situations

this is not a joke at the moment. Rio had planned to leave after graduation. But he has no choice now.

“......You're Right.” Seria also did not want such a result. However, Seria could not prove it

that Rio is innocent. Therefore, she understood that Rio had no choice anymore.

“Yeah, somehow it looks like I will be able to handle it.” Rio spoke with a cheerful tone. Fortunately, he had a lot of money he had saved up, even the lower class nobles

can live wastefully for two years. Most of the money he received for saving her Christina and Flora was still unused.

“But if you're arrested for visiting me.” Seria spoke with a regretful attitude.

“I'll be fine. If it wasn't for Seria-sensei, I wouldn't have been able to gather the necessary information.

You also believe my story. I am very grateful, Sensei.”

“Rio..

“I'm satisfied just by telling Sensei that I'm alive. I will prepare for my escape and leave after that.

“Rio, are you okay? I'm concerned. Should I come too? Do you have enough money?” Rio smiled wryly at Seria's worry which was like an older sister.

“There will be an uproar if Sensei also disappears. Also, since I do not have the need to spend a lot of money while in the Academy, part of my money is still not used.’

“I understand...” However, Seria still felt uncomfortable. Understanding his uneasiness, Rio told her what was in his mind back then.

“I intend to go to Yagume, the village of my deceased parents. Please don't Khawatie, I will send letters to Sensei regularly while I travel. I promise

this is not our last meeting.”

As expected, it would be horrendous if a leading instructor in the Academy received a letter from someone named Rio. However, he could avoid that risk by

using a pseudonym.

Seriate........

Thanks to all of you who have read this far