I Became a Time-Stopper at the Academy

53 – The Second Duel

After receiving Clava’s guidance every day, it was the day of the duel.

When I fought the son of the Marquis of the Empire, only Louisa was by my side, but now it was different.

Eliane, Delia, Caitlyn, Benedetta, and Landorang all moved to the arena.

A gigantic arena still like the Colosseum.

Today, the audience seats are full.

If there is something slightly different from the last time, it was the reaction of the cadets.

If the duel with the son of the Imperial Marquis was mostly ridiculed, today was mostly ridiculed.

“Joel, become a mercenary!”

“Joel, the disgrace of the imperial nobility, drop out!!”

He poured all sorts of criticism on me, taking advantage of a situation where I wasn’t sure who was shouting.

It seemed that the evaluation had changed a bit from an incompetent youngster to a madman who lives crazy for women.

… I’m not sure which one is better.

If you die here, you will lose.

I wrapped my arms around Louisa and Elianne’s waists and waved at the audience.

“Kiss the two of you on the cheek.”

“”Oh, yes.””

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As if to show off on purpose, I even got kisses on both cheeks.

As if I hadn’t known that I would stand out so confidently, conversely, the voice of criticism decreased a bit.

… Could it be that the fat prince of the empire is acting like me?

I didn’t know the inside of the prince because it wasn’t depicted in the game.

“You managed to get here without running away, Sir Joel.”

As we approached the middle of the arena, the son of the Marquis of the Kingdom said with his arms crossed.

It was just like the MK.2 Of the son of the Imperial Marquis.

He raised his weapon.

It was a mace with sharp spikes sticking out.

Considering that the majority of students chose swords, spears, axes, and staffs as weapons, maces were quite a rare weapon in the academy.

The instructor cleared his throat and appeared between me and the son of the Marquis of the Kingdom.

“Let both parties state their requirements. As you may already know, academy-related demands such as expulsion are not permitted.”

The son of the Marquis of the Kingdom said with a rather serious expression.

“Demand withdrawal of mercenary Clava’s instructor recommendation.”

Unlike the son of the Imperial Marquis, it wasn’t such a childish request anyway.

In his own way, he moves according to his own chivalry.

Well, even if it’s not cheap.

The instructor nodded and turned to me.

“I demand that no problems be raised against Ms. Clava in the future.”

The instructor who listened to me said,

“That doesn’t fit. If Cadet Joel wins, that’s what it should be.”

… Didn’t approve my request.

I didn’t really want anything from the son of the marquis of this kingdom.

To be honest, even though it’s a duel that has no reason to do it, there’s a big aspect to doing it because Benedetta told me to do it.

When I was in trouble, Benedetta spoke for me.

“I know that you have a sister, is that correct?”

“Yes? Yes….”

“I demand that your sister be sent as Sir Joel’s maid.”

“Yes… ?!”

I also blinked at Benedetta.

What the hell are you thinking?

The younger sister of the son of the Marquess of the Kingdom is also from the Marquess of the Kingdom, but she would have such a person as my maid.

Benedetta grinned and whispered in my ear.

“It is very pretty.”

“No….”

Whether beautiful or ugly, the request to surrender the family of the duel opponent will not be accepted.

Luisa also said, turning her head to Benedetta.

“Miss Benedetta, I’m arrogant, but I’m enough as the young master’s maid.”

“Louisa, that is greed.”

“… Yes?”

“If Mr. Luisa is sick and has to take a break, then who will wait on Sir Joel?”

“However, according to academy rules, you can only have one maid.”

Benedetta had a sly expression on her face.

“From now on, Louisa just needs to be by Sir Joel’s side, not as a maid, but as a lover. That maid outfit is just Sir Joel’s taste. In fact, isn’t it difficult to see normal maid duties with that maid outfit?”

“That, that….”

Benedetta put her mouth to Luisa’s hesitant ear.

And whispered softly so that even I couldn’t hear it.

Luisa’s eyes widened briefly.

“Wouldn’t this make everyone happy?”

“… The will of the young master is the most important.”

“Of course. Still, will you trust me this time?”

Luisa looked at Benedetta’s smiling face.

Soon she nodded.

What the hell did Benedetta propose to Luisa?

I thought I was going crazy, but I wouldn’t tell you if I asked….

Hearing Benedetta’s request, the instructor turned her head back toward the son of the Marquis of the Kingdom.

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“Bring her sister here. If it is difficult to come now, I will cancel today’s duel.”

“Oh, I see.”

The son of the Marquis of the Kingdom with a puzzled look on anyone’s eyes.

While running in a hurry,

“I’m here… uh….”

One of the female students in the audience stood up.

A sophomore girl carefully came down from the audience and came in front of the instructor.

I also noticed her figure.

He was a person I saw a lot.

Who is….

[White Chronicle] I brought out my memories as much as possible.

A sophomore female student told the instructor,

“Hello….”

She bowed weakly.

Blue short hair and blue eyes.

Slightly stretched words.

A lack of confidence.

‘Ah, Lena!’

It was a female character who appeared as a supporting character.

A person that Benedetta recruits as a tactician when she is engaged in a full-scale battle for the throne with the first princess of the kingdom.

I started appearing after the main character, Lando, went up to the 3rd grade, but the timing went really fast.

Already since freshman year, Benedetta has been playing around with her talent recruitment….

Asked the instructor, turning her head towards Lena.

“If Cadet Joel won the duel, he demanded that Cadet Lena be made a maid. Do you have any objections?”

“Me, me as a maid… ?”

Lena glanced at Luisa.

And then she blushed.

… Perhaps she wondered if she should wear the same s*xy maid outfit as Louis Love.

Honestly, I wondered if Benedetta’s numbers were irrational.

Lena is originally a character with low self-esteem.

But for now, the marquise’s daughter.

I wouldn’t want to work as a maid for an aristocrat who is legally lower in rank than I am.

“Instructor, can I talk to Miss Lena for a minute?”

“I’ll give you five minutes.”

“Yes.”

Benedetta approached Lena.

And she whispered whispers so that others could not hear.

… I didn’t even hear it in my ears.

Because of Benedetta’s personality, she won’t threaten you with disadvantages if you don’t follow her.

She’s a style of fishing by presenting delicious carrots.

Perhaps even now he is making a tempting proposal to Lena.

“I really… ?”

Lena widened her eyes.

Benedetta nodded her head.

Then Lena cautiously approached the instructor and said in a low voice.

“Joe, Joel, I will accept your request….”

What kind of carrot did Benedetta offer her?

Moreover, in the original , She became a servant of Benedetta.

But you want to be my maid?

The real Benedetta was so different from the game that it was hard to guess what she was up to.

The instructor took out two [Rings of Fire] From her pocket.

Me and my son, the Marquis of the Kingdom, both wore them on their wrists.

“In this duel, Cadet Joel, a freshman, is at an overwhelming disadvantage, so I will give him a handicap. Do you have any objections?”

The instructor asked, turning his head to the son of the Marquis of the Kingdom.

Then he replied, “No.”

A duel is fighting each other on equal terms.

If the difference in skills is too great, the original handicap will be given.

However, I think the reason Benedetta asked me to duel strongly was to prove my powerlessness.

That’s how you have a justification for accepting me as your servant.

‘Well, there’s nothing wrong with having insurance.’

There is a possibility that the Marquis of Jahe will continue to dislike me or I will miss the top graduation.

I don’t think it’s because of the fact that I’m engaged to Elianne, but I can’t be 100 percent relieved.

Even if I am expelled from my family, if Benedetta uses me as a subject, I will definitely not worry about ruining my life.

The instructor nodded her head.

“Then let’s proceed like this—.”

“I object.”

I cut off the instructor’s words.

“What objection?” He asked.

“You don’t need a handicap.”

As I answered with a grin, the son of the Marquis of the Kingdom narrowed his eyes.

It’s like declaring that my skills as a freshman are on the same level as yours as a junior, so you’re offended.

“I won’t handicap Cadet Joel if that’s the case, but think carefully.”

“On second thought, there is no reason to handicap.”

“… I get it. It goes without a handicap.”

As I grabbed the horse gun, the instructor took a few steps back.

Then he stretched out his arms in front of him,

“Start!”

And raised his arm up.

I immediately used [Time Stop] Twice in a row.

Eight seconds of stillness.

Without hesitation, he pointed the gun at the body of the son of the Marquis of the Kingdom.

And then she poured her mana into the trigger and pulled it at the same time.

It was a skill that reduced the time until launch, learned through continuous training with Clava.

Bang—! Bang-! Bang-!

Three consecutive shots were fired.

Magic bullets flew to the head, upper body, and lower body of the son of the Marquess of the Kingdom, respectively.

Soon the 8 seconds ended.

“What, what?!”

The son of the Marquis of the Kingdom was unable to respond to the magic bullets that suddenly appeared in front of his eyes.

All three hits.

My body flew backwards.

“Darling, sparring is over! Joel’s victory!”

The instructor also announced the end of the duel with a slightly embarrassed voice.

Similar to last time, the audience was buzzing.

“What, what? What happened?”

“I saw you shoot… ? I couldn’t see it with my own eyes.”

… Maybe this time again, it’s not going to be rumored that I cheated.

When I was a little worried.

Clap clap clap—.

Benedetta applauded.

Then Luisa, Elianne, Lando, Delia, and Caitlin clapped their hands.

“Excellent Sir Joel! That rapid fire skill, no one can follow.”

At Benedetta’s loud voice, the entire arena reeled.

The words of the second princess of the kingdom, not anyone else.

There is no one to doubt.

I didn’t even tell Luisa, who was closest to me, that I had the [Time Stop] Skill.

Only I know.

So it wasn’t strange that Benedetta mistook the [Time Stop] Skill for rapid fire.

From the outside, it should look that way.

“You got a rapid fire skill, so you threw away your sword and switched to a horse gun….”

“But have you ever heard of the rapid fire skill? I’m hearing it for the first time.”

“Aren’t you the first owner?”

The cadets all began to understand.

Benedetta laughed and patted Elianne and Luisa on the back.

“Please go and give your wife a congratulatory kiss.”

Ellie Anne turned her head to her, looking at her as if asking why you were giving such an order.

But she soon came to me as she loves Louis.

And this time, I put my lips on the corners of my mouth instead of on my cheeks.

This duel felt strange because it felt like I was playing on Benedetta’s palm from beginning to end….