* * *

“There are few things as futile as trusting a merchant straight away.”

After Osleigh Youssef passed away, Rizriel gave Philip that advice.

“But Liz. You are a merchant too.”

“Oh no! Before being a trader, your… … you’re a friend But my father isn’t like that. Think back to the conversation you had. Did your father ever tell you about your sister? My sister is now waiting to be hanged in the dungeon of the Marquis family.”

That was right.

It was clear that Osleigh Youssef was not a person who valued things like family, considering that Philip had had the greatest influence on his blood relatives, especially his own daughter, Deluan Youssef, who had been in such a situation.

Of course, there was no way he wouldn’t betray Philip, who was no better than a stranger.

“… I’d rather he betrayed me. Then you, Liz, could become the owner of Yousef Firm.”

Lizriel pursed her lips in amazement and glared at Philip.

“You shouldn’t look down on the merchant just because you’re a genius swordsman. Even if the truly strong are not swayed by money, a lot of money can wield even very strong people.”

“That’s right. I’ll be careful.”

He said so, but Philip knew every detail about the strong people that Yusef Sanghoi could mobilize.

“I’m planning on going with someone I trust, so it probably won’t be a big deal.”

“… what if so I will also investigate in my own way to see if my father is plotting something.”

“okay. please.”

When Lizriel passed away, Philip was finally able to find peace of mind. I went back to the study and opened the book, and about an hour later I heard a loud laugh from the villa’s gate.

“Instructor! Instructor! Look at this!”

It was Lua’s voice. Philip closed the book with a wry smile and went out alone. There, Lua, riding on top of a large silver wolf, was laughing and shaking her hips.

‘What did they say about the virtuous warrior race?’

Philip thought so and looked at Roro, a warrior from the Yulang tribe. The big, beautiful female wolf, noticing the meaning behind Philip’s gaze, quietly turned her head and muttered:

“… After giving birth, the kids from other families look pretty too. It’s not like this in the first place.”

“No, there’s nothing wrong with being friendly. It looks good, so stay well in the future.”

“Yes, little master… .”

* * *

Four more days had passed since Osleigh Youssef’s visit. Classes at the academy went well without any problems in their own way, and the improved quality of teaching and the efficiently organized timetable were well received by both students and staff.

And from today, Princess Camilla Velofer Calaria officially became a student at the academy.

This shocking news swept the entire academy in an instant, and students as well as faculty members used to visit Camilla to see the royal lineage up close.

“Is that why you came here? Students are not allowed in the faculty lounge.”

Philip sighed slightly as he saw Camilla who came to the faculty lounge. It wasn’t that I didn’t expect this situation, but it was worse than I thought.

Camilla was the youngest, and being a girl, was the furthest from the line of succession to the throne. Therefore, among the royal family, he spent the most time with the current king.

It was because there were no nobles or royalty who could keep Camilla in check just because the king favored her.

“… yes. It’s too burdensome. Brother. Young girls follow you to the bathroom and talk to you.”

Camilla shuddered, as if having had a terrible experience.

“That’s not all. I’m about to change my clothes for swordsmanship class, but from the moment I take off my coat, everyone stares at me. As if he wanted to see what the princess’ bare skin was like… .”

“… You have suffered a lot.”

Phillip patted Camilla on the shoulder. Of course, the ‘everyone’ Camilla was talking about was female students, but in that situation, even the gaze of the same woman was enough to make her feel ashamed.

“I’ll tell you, for the time being, change your clothes in Felicia’s lab.”

Camilla’s expression brightened.

“may I? I think it will be too much trouble.”

“okay. Maybe over time, everyone will get used to you, so just be patient until then.”

This was more like consideration than preferential treatment, so Philip made a clear decision. At that time, Instructor Diana and Instructor Gilmore entered the faculty lounge, chattering about something.

“Instructor, don’t you know the meaning of basic swordsmanship? This is a class for children learning swords for the first time. Its purpose is different from fitness training. Even if you treat students strictly during physical training class, you shouldn’t do that during basic swordsmanship class.”

“no… That’s what I don’t understand. Instructor Farrenhal. Shouldn’t the beginners hold onto it more firmly and teach it?”

“How many times do you say that it is not the student’s fault that the student does not understand, but the instructor’s fault? Where did you learn to repeat until you understand… … ha… .”

‘It’s a lot of trouble.’

Diana Farrenhal was busy educating Instructor Gilmore. Originally, Philip was supposed to do it, but Diana took the place of Philip.

“Isn’t the original foundation built up through repeated mastery? I don’t know what I did wrong. Oh, isn’t that it? Are you trying to tame me by force?”

Their voices were quite loud because it was a hallway where students did not often pass. They soon found Philip and Camilla seated at a table.

“Instructor. Were you here?”

“yes. Are you here?”

Diana bowed her head in greeting. Philip also bowed his head. Because she was a respectable educator.

“… hello.”

Instructor Gilmore nodded with a disgruntled expression. Philip responded by raising his hand roughly.

“By the way, isn’t this place where students are not allowed to enter? That student… uh?”

Instructor Gilmore studied Camilla’s face slowly and exclaimed in surprise.

“go… princess? oh my god.”

“Camilla. you just go back Let’s talk at home.”

“yes. Brother.”

Camilla, who was still uncomfortable with this position, left the faculty lounge after sharing a light hug with Philip. Seeing this, Instructor Gilmore opened her eyes wide and asked.

“What is your relationship with the princess?”

“This is my sister-in-law. It’s nothing for the instructor to worry about, so let’s prepare for the next class. Stop harassing Instructor Farrenhal. I know you’re from the Templars, but keep in mind that this is an academy.”

“Ah, yes. what. I will.”

Phillip frowned at Instructor Gilmore’s insincere reply, but he wasn’t particularly upset.

“Ah, Instructor. The head professor has asked all the faculty members of the swordsmanship department to gather this evening.”

Diana said to Philip, who was about to leave the break room, as if she had suddenly remembered.

“Uh, why?”

“It seems that you are thinking of holding a meeting to promote friendship. I know I delivered it once a few days ago.”

“… Oh, it was. But why are you suddenly doing it now?”

Philip also remembered that because a quarter of the instructors had been separated, there were talks about when they would have to take a seat.

“That’s something I don’t know. The venue is the White Goose Salon in the next town. Professor Felicia wants to leave after class. What are you going to do?”

“Let’s go together, okay?”

“Then what should I do?”

Instructor Gilmore asked. Diana looked at him in amazement. I wondered why he bothered to be among people he had known for a long time, but when he thought about it, it might seem like he was ostracized among faculty members entering the same class.

“Then the instructor will go with you. I can’t help it if the professor says he doesn’t like it.”

Instructor Gilmore’s expression brightened. Diana bit her lip slightly as if she didn’t like something.

* * *

The Little Goose Salon was a thirty-minute carriage ride from the Academy’s shopping district. Although it was small in size, it was quite tasteful and was evaluated as being quite sound among the salons.

Many instructors had already gathered when Philip, Felicia, and Diana and Gilmore arrived.

“Uh, aren’t those the magic faculty professors?”

As Instructor Gilmore said, not only the Swordsmanship Faculty but also the Faculty of Magic were gathered in the salon. It was impressive to see them gathering among themselves as if they were about to have a faction fight.

“I guess we didn’t get together.”

Diana muttered that while examining Felicia’s complexion. She was always small around people she didn’t know.

Finding a suitable corner seat, they soon saw Head Professor Emile Panoy rise to the podium that originally served as the salon’s stage.

“Looks like everyone has gathered. pay attention.”

‘Because he’s quite the gwanjong.’

Philip thought so and turned his gaze to the head professor.

“It’s a meeting planned like a surprise party, but I don’t know what it is like. Aren’t you all surprised? hahahaha.”

He seemed to be in a good mood, chuckling and checking the reactions around him. Philip and Felicia stayed still, but the other faculty members responded with forced applause.

“As you all know, this time our academy has successfully achieved a major constitutional improvement. I can assure you that no other academy on the continent has achieved an advanced education system like ours. I know very well that you guys also played an active part in the process, so you can all be proud. The reason I asked you guys to gather today is because I thought it would be good to build friendships with talented people who will lead the continent’s education system in the future. Let’s eat and drink to our heart’s content and have time to get to know each other.”

Philip sighed, feeling something familiar. It was unfair to think that there might be some important purpose.

“Before that, let me introduce the newly joined professors. Now, let everyone come up.”

At the direction of the head professor, new professors from the Faculty of Magic and Swordsmanship came up on the podium.

Philip’s eyes widened when he saw the new professor at the Faculty of Magic.

Altair was someone Philip already knew, but he didn’t expect that even the professor at the Faculty of Magic knew.

“Professor Altair here is someone I know well, and his skills are outstanding among the professors in the Faculty of Swordsmanship. I’m in charge of advanced swordsmanship. You’re a little older than you look, so be careful not to be rude.”

“… .”

Blood vessels formed on Altair’s white forehead. Some of the people present knew the face of the Marquis of Earlroy, but the change in makeup and hairstyle made her look like a different person.

‘That old man… ?’

She bit her lip and then turned her gaze to Philip.

‘… .’

She also had a conscience, so she had no intention of doing anything to Philip. In fact, the dragon that claimed to be Philip’s protector was more frightening than his conscience.

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She didn’t know if she touched her wrongly, this time she would face a terrible end, so she swallowed regret and looked away.

“The new professor here at the Faculty of Magic is the son of the Murella family, as you all know. He is also the Quartermaster of the Red Magic Tower. Maybe some of you are familiar with it?”

The designated professor was a young man in his 30s, a handsome man wearing light glasses.

“Nice to meet you. This is Castler Murella. This is my first step as an educator, so I will do so with a humble heart.”

He introduced himself in a relaxed and soft tone.

“He will be in charge of intermediate magic theory. As you can see, he’s a young professor, but I’m sure everyone knows what it means to be the Quartermaster of the Red Mage Tower at that age. Now then, let’s all enjoy. Whoever rises first should be prepared.”

After the introduction, Philip observed Felicia’s reaction. She seemed excited to talk to Altair.

“me… I’ll talk to Professor Altair. Diana’s sister… Let’s go with the instructor.”

“Do you know someone?”

Diana tilted her head.

“huh. I really want to introduce you to the instructor.”

As soon as the two women excused themselves and left the table, Castler Murella approached Philip from where the Faculty of Magic faculty had gathered.

“Long time no see. Instructor.”

Philip smiled and nodded.

“Now that you are a professor, you have a higher rank than me, so why don’t you speak comfortably?”

Castler Murella also smiled happily and waved his hand.

“hahahaha, how could I? Who is next to you?”

Instructor Gilmore, who was paying attention to Castler’s question, quickly stepped out.

“hello. Professor, I am Gilmore Thames, a vassal of the Northern Knights. As for me… … .”

“I’m a new instructor.”

Philip interrupted Gilmore’s self-introduction and summarized it.

“Ah, I see. What about your sister?”

“I went to talk to the new professor at the undergraduate level. We’ve known each other for a long time.”

“I wanted to be introduced to you this time, but it’s a pity.”

“Then let’s get together and have a drink after it’s over.”

“hahahaha, that’s good.”

The alienated Gilmore felt dissatisfied, but he knew he wasn’t up to the level of a place to be.

‘damn… … .’

However, I didn’t think it was right to deprive him of even the opportunity to introduce himself. He forced a smile on his face, unaware that Philip had actually helped him.

“professor? Are you here?”

Just then, Instructor Perek approached. He was a fairly capable instructor, so he was safe in this restructuring. He was glad to find Philip.

“… Is the instructor there too?”

“Long time no see. Instructor Perek. How have you been?”

“under… hahahaha… After Instructor Priscilla quit without a word, I wanted to die like this… Fortunately, the curriculum has been reorganized… I barely lived.”

“Did you already know each other? Instructor Ferek is the instructor who will be in charge of intermediate magic theory with me this time. As an educator, you are a much better person than I am.”

At Cassler’s words, Instructor Ferek waved his hand in embarrassment.

“no… what are you saying… ?”

“I know very well that Instructor Perek is a great instructor. I’m glad we got to work together.”

Philip said and nodded. Instructor Perek laughed awkwardly as if he was happy with Philip’s evaluation.

Soon, the Faculty of Magic faculty returned to their original positions, and a new instructor from the Faculty of Swords took advantage of the gap and approached Philip.

‘… uh?’

Philip rubbed his eyes in surprise when he saw a familiar face again.

‘No, why is this woman… ?’

“nice to see you. Instructor Oswald. This is Ophelia, an instructor for advanced swordsmanship.”

She was quite beautiful with red hair, but a bit edgy. Philip couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw the slight knife mark under her cheek.

When the female instructor, who introduced herself as Ophelia, looked at Philip with a charming smile, Instructor Gilmore turned her head.

“I heard from fellow instructors that Instructor Oswald is very good. If you get a chance, could you teach me a lesson?”

Philip knew her identity.

Her name was not Ophelia, nor was she a commoner. Her name is Christine Baroun. She was the daughter of the Baroun family, the older sister of Hailey Baroun, and the second most famous female swordsman after Felicia in her generation.

“… I don’t know if someone like me will be a subject to teach, but if the opportunity arises, it wouldn’t be bad to try mixing swords.”

‘Why are you hiding your identity and acting like an instructor?’

“Oh, you are a hot person. Then I will look forward to it.”

She left a strong impression and disappeared, and Philip tilted his head. In terms of appearance, they could resemble each other, but the prayer itself was too strong to be an instructor.

Even compared to Felicia, she lags behind a bit.

Combining her physical features with that, this was definitely Christine Baroun.

Apparently, the family of the margrave was plotting something.

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