How the Shadow of the Marquis Lives

Episode 21

A twinkle flashed in Xi’an’s eyes.

Ran Asla entered the school as second-in-command. However, for some reason, the second place ring was lost.

Isn’t that missing ring being worn by the white-haired half-elf next to you?

‘It’s a strange combination.’

2nd before and 2nd now.

Seeing them side by side, they probably teamed up together.

“… … draft.”

Yuseol stopped and looked up at Xian. Xian did not know her, but she knew Xian through rumors.

A faint heat mingled with those eyes.

It wasn’t the vulgar hostility that Levi had shown.

It was pure speculation heated up.

“… … .”

Xian did not avert her eyes.

Because he wasn’t the kind of person who would turn his head away just because someone was staring at him.

“You are our class Erze, right?”

Meanwhile, Ran spotted Erze next to Xian.

Erze replied in surprise.

“Oh, yes. That’s right… … yo. this.”

“What is yo? Even though we are in the same grade.”

Exactly the same conversation as when teaming up with Xian on the island.

“I guess you were on the same team as this guy?”

“Ugh, yeah. Somehow, there are only two of us left.”

“Huh.”

Ran gave a strange voice and glanced at Xian, who was in the middle of a snowball fight with Yu Seol.

She talked to Erje.

“If you think this guy is trying to bully or do something, tell me right away.”

“Uh, huh?”

“Be assured that our family is as good as theirs.”

It was a favor for her.

Because he thought that if Xian behaved tyrannically, he would be the only person in his class who could stop him.

but.

“Don’t worry, it will never happen.”

Contrary to her thoughts, Erze firmly refused.

Ran blinked at the strong tone that was completely different from the introspective appearance she had just had.

“Let’s go, Xian!”

“huh?”

Then, she forcibly grabbed Xi’an’s hand.

Until then, Xian had been having a snowball fight with rumors and words.

The snowball fight between him and Yoo Seol, in which the only thing at stake was nothing special was his pride, and that was how it ended.

Beside Yuseol, who pursed his lips in dissatisfaction, Ran looked at Ergé’s back.

‘what. Was he a kid who could talk like that?’

There was a bit of surprise in that expression.

* * *

A private study room with pots of houseplants.

There was a small case on one side, and the hamster was rolling in it.

In that room, where only the sound of rustling was heard, Professor Derek was biting his lip with a serious expression.

‘Allen Kruger… … Do you know the identity of this stone?’

Allen’s expression at that time. Clearly there was something there.

I was worried.

Although he had been using it until now, he did not know the identity of this stone.

I just happened to pick it up and write it.

So I was worried about Allen, who seemed to know something.

‘I can’t ask.’

Of course I couldn’t ask.

So far, how much profit has he made with this red stone?

Among them, there were many unfair advantages that would not be accepted by the public.

if it turns out

In the worst case, all the papers published were canceled, the professorship was revoked, and even imprisonment could be imposed.

Everything that has been built up so far is collapsing.

What he had to do now was not to ask Allen the identity of the red stone, but to prevent him from provoking him.

‘But how?’

But how did you do that?

Are you expelled? It’s nonsense. It was impossible to expel a formally admitted student at his own discretion as a visiting professor.

Unless something major happens.

‘A major accident… … . Makes you have an accident?’

My brain was complicatedly messed up.

He only knew how to do research, but he was a gem disease plotting this kind of plot. Because that’s not how I got my professorship.

However, it was time to do something to keep the professorship he had earned.

at that time.

-smart.

“Hick!”

He was startled by the sudden knock. Especially since I was thinking bad thoughts.

‘Oh, it’s Allen!’

Did he come here to negotiate directly?

Professor Derek hurriedly shoved a red stone deep into his pocket and stood up.

-Professor Derek? This is Jung.

However, what came from outside the door was Instructor Yong’s voice, not Allen’s.

Professor Derek’s shoulders, which were up high due to tension, came down. He sighed in relief that it wasn’t Allen.

Then.

“Yu, Instructor Yong!?”

I jumped up from my seat and quickly looked around.

Then, he hurriedly collected the garbage and junk scattered here and there and shoved them into one drawer.

It wasn’t until a minute or two had passed that he opened the door to Jung.

“Good morning.”

Instructor Yong smiles and greets you.

Seeing her like that, Professor Derek hesitantly greeted her.

“Joe, good morning. What have you been doing since this morning… … .”

“I’m here because of what you asked for.”

“Yeah, that’s right! There would be no other reason for you to come… … ah! Come in at once!”

“Excuse me.”

Professor Derek sat her down and made her a cup of tea.

She said thank you and took a sip of tea.

Professor Derek gulped at the sight.

His usual professor’s office looked completely different.

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Just that she is sitting and drinking tea.

“… … sir?”

Had I known it would be like this, I should have done it more neatly.

Because of Allen and the red stone, I completely forgot my appointment with her.

What was it, obviously asking me to keep an eye on Allen… … .

“Professor Derek!”

“Yes, yes!”

Instructor Yong called his name a little louder, and only then did Professor Derek come to his senses.

“What do you think?”

“Ah, that, I was just trying to sort out what I was going to say… … .”

“Ah, that’s right. Sorry for interrupting your thoughts.”

“no! it’s okay!”

“so… … How was Allen Kruger?”

she asked with a smile.

“Student Allen said that… … .”

Professor Derek stuttered about the Allen he had seen.

About the blue flames he used and his unique ability to defeat demons without inflicting trauma.

Of course, I left out anything related to the red stone.

Instructor Yong listened to him with twinkling eyes.

‘The ability to burn only demons without trauma… … .’

Ancient Spirit Altima.

I have heard that it is a spirit that purifies all kinds of bad things, but specifically, it had this ability.

As she listened well, Professor Derek also had many exciting words.

It was the first time he had ever experienced a woman listening to him so carefully.

Because of his stuttering and slurred speech, all eyes on him were always boring.

“thank you.”

“Oh, no. It wasn’t even hard… … .”

Eventually, the explanations were all over.

She took out something and handed it to Professor Derek in gratitude.

“This is the case we promised.”

“This… … ?”

“I bought a tie that would suit the professor.”

Plain black tie.

In the middle was a silver leaf-shaped tie pin.

Professor Derek accepted it with a thrilled expression.

“Go, thank you. It’s something I never thought of… … .”

“It seems too insincere to give just a few bucks. Then, I’ll just go. look at the work.”

“Ah, yes. Take a look.”

He got up and saw Instructor Yong off.

Then, returning to the professor’s office after closing the door, he stared at the tie lying on the table.

I undid the tie he was wearing and tried it on instead.

It felt like a force was being put on my shoulder.

‘also… … .’

I can’t give up either.

He was able to receive this tie because he is a professor at Everwhale. Thanks to this status obtained with the red stone.

His eyes flashed with the light of determination.

must be kept

Papers, positions, business cards.

And everything to come.

* * *

A few days passed.

In the meantime, Xian went to the workshop and received the requested item.

A pair of gloves made from shoulder leather with the goblin king’s incantation tattoo on it.

‘good.’

When mana is blown into it, a soft light flows from the tattoo, and you can feel the rising power.

It was not a clear energy like mana, but a power that felt like smoke, but it definitely existed.

He bent down and grabbed a small stone.

Crisp!

If you give it strength, it will be lightly crumbled.

The grip strength was completely different from before.

‘Should I go and check with the sand golem?’

The sword obtained from this glove and Vigo. He would be the perfect opponent to test out the two newly acquired items.

With that thought in mind, I was on my way to the training center.

―Kyaaak!

A small voice was heard. It wasn’t a shrieking scream, but a momentary surprise.

I looked up and saw a female student who was knocked down.

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Judging by the pricked ears and tail, it was a prisoner from Jakarta.

-I’m sorry about this. Are you okay?

Two male students in front of her.

One of them stretched out a hand to the fallen beast child with a smile on his lips.

It was a hand in a white glove.

-Ah yes… … Thank you, senior.

Suin Ai held his hand, probably recognizing him by the color of the tie he was wearing.

Xian narrowed his eyes as he saw the student, who was said to be a senior, helping her up with good manners.

a guy who knows

Dark blue hair and raised eyebrows.

The only ducal family in the Somer Empire. The son of the Duke of Orcus, who also holds the position of Chancellor of the Empire.

‘Damian Orcus.’

He is one year older than himself, so he must be in second grade now.

And the student standing behind Damian is Julio Adelheit.

He is the third son of the Marquis of Adelheit and works as a butler for the Duke of Orcus.

According to what I heard, he was studying at the Duke of Orcus with the goal of becoming an attendant of the imperial family.

-Where did you get hurt?

―It’s okay, it’s okay! thanked. Enough!

The beast child looked at Damian for a moment, then hurriedly lowered his head and got away from them.

Glancing at her back as she left, I looked ahead and saw Damian and Julio looking this way.

Damian, who saw himself, smiled all over his face.

It was as if I saw a close brother whom I hadn’t seen in a long time.

“draft! It’s been a while.”

Actually, that was right too.

It was not a happy relationship at all from his point of view.

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry. How long has it been since you entered the school and you haven’t said goodbye? I… … .”

As Damian said that, he tried to hit Xian’s shoulder with his gloved hand.

But halfway through, the hand stopped slightly.

“Oops, I’m sorry. I almost touched you with dirty hands.”

As he said that, he grabbed the tips of his fingers and took off his gloves.

Damian smiled shyly as he accepted the new gloves Julio gave him.

“hahahaha, I’ve been here for a year, but I can’t get used to this at all. To be in the same school as the filthy beasts.”

A clean tone without any anguish, as if you could even feel your convictions.

The glove he had just taken off was the same glove that had raised the child who was a beast.

Putting on new gloves, the guy held out his hand to Xian.

Xian let out a small sigh and took her hand.

“It’s been a while, Damian.”

Obviously, this was the title the young master called this guy.

“Yes, yes. There were times when I felt bad for a while, but today is a good day overall. And reuniting with my cute little brother.”

Damian Orcus, the son of the Duke of Orcus, the chancellor of Somer. This guy is an acquaintance of the original boy who is now dead.

It wasn’t just an acquaintance, he was the one who led the young boy down the path of a madman.