I Became the Younger Brother of the Female Protagonist in the Novel

“Senior Iris? Why are you here… … .”

she stopped talking. He frowned at the sight of Iris hugging Kayneth.

“… … Why are you with Kayneth?”

As Sophia frowned, Iris replied with a smile.

“We met by chance. It looked so cute that I thought I would take it.”

At her mischievous answer, Kayneth let out a sigh and left Iris’ arms.

“Thank you for guiding us around the school. Since my sister is here, I’m done… … .”

“How about eating together at this time? Is the cafeteria open today?”

Sophia, too, was thinking of having lunch in the cafeteria.

However, as the number of people to join us for lunch began to increase, I looked at Kayneth with a small sigh.

“When did you meet Iris-senpai?”

“I was going to finish the exam a little early and look around… … . People around the Class A dormitory greeted me. As a result, he took a tour of the inside of the academy and introduced me in detail.”

“… … When did you come out?”

“Hmm… … .”

Kayneth checked his watch.

“Exactly 56 minutes ago. I came out at almost 11 o’clock.”

Ryard and Iris were slightly impressed by Kayneth’s answer.

Sophia was also surprised, but she didn’t show much surprise because she knew that her younger brother had already completed all of the 4th and 5th grade level courses.

“Have you properly reviewed it?”

“It took 40 minutes to solve the problem. And I reviewed it twice in 20 minutes, and I didn’t have any problems that I didn’t know about, so I think the average score would be over 90 points.”

Sophia smiled and patted Kayneth’s head.

Meanwhile, Iris, who was listening to the story from the side, showed a surprised look as she brought her right hand to her mouth.

“Did you solve all of them in just 40 minutes? When I took the entrance exam, I spent at least an hour solving it and reviewing it for about 30 minutes… … .”

I said I had prepared in advance, but I would solve 140 problems.

Solving the problem will inevitably take quite a bit of time.

Of course, the difficulty level of the entrance exam varies from year to year.

“I think maybe this year has been a little bit easier.”

Everyone smiled bitterly at Kayneth’s answer.

No matter how easy it is, solving 140 problems in 40 minutes… … . Didn’t it take 20 seconds per problem?

Iris and Lyard gave up on thinking deeply.

So the four of them went into the cafeteria while having a small chat.

* * *

with my daughter

Upon opening the door of the cafeteria, a number of people who appeared to be students were found.

And when the maids and butlers brought the food to the table, the students started eating with only tableware.

“Hmm, what shall we eat today?”

His Highness Lyard crossed his arms and looked at the menu board.

and… … .

“Do you want something to eat?”

At my sister’s question, I chose the fried dish.

Soon, employees from the academy dressed in maid and butler uniforms came to the table, took orders, and soon bowed their heads and left.

When I turned my head slightly, I found a number of aristocratic students visiting the restaurant accompanied by the family maid and butler.

I tilted my head at the question, ‘Is it really necessary to bring a family employee to the cafeteria?’

‘That’s the nobility… … . Then, are the students over there commoners?’

Is it that they get together? The current students who purchased meal tickets directly and formed a group caught my eye.

The food we ate with the meal vouchers was all cheap food tailored to the common people, and the seats we sat in were a kind of in-house restaurant where the academy’s employees served high-end food.

A sigh came out at the sight of nobles having meals with nobles and commoners with commoners.

Even among nobles and commoners, the story that there were several factions existed made my head complicated.

“You look really pathetic?”

Did the thoughts come out?

At His Highness Lyard’s sudden question, I nodded inwardly.

To come to this academy with external conflicts and keep each other in check. To be honest, I thought it was a bit pathetic.

Contrary to my thoughts, however, I shook my head.

“… … The fact that they are forming a force at the academy was just surprising. It may not match the significance of the academy, but the forces created in that way will one day have a direct impact on social life.”

“Hmm… … . Well, that must be it.”

Forming forces in the academy does not necessarily have only disadvantages. There will be advantages as well.

“but… … Keeping your distance from the commoners doesn’t look very nice. Many commoners have special talents. It would not be an exaggeration to call those who entered this academy especially talented. Trying to distance yourself from them… … . Rather, even actively recruiting is not enough… … .”

At Keynes’ remark, Ryard laughed a little and nodded.

“Keuk… … . That’s right. That’s really stupid.”

Even the actions of wanting to look different from the commoners made people frown in many ways.

“Well, no matter how much I talk about it, this structure won’t change.”

When I shrugged, the Highness smiled and stroked my hair roughly.

At his touch, I smiled bitterly.

‘Even with this menu… … .’

Looking down at the menu board, I couldn’t help but let out a small sigh.

The price range of food varied widely.

Starting from 50 copper coins to 20 silver coins.

Unlike simple meals that sell for 5,000 to 10,000 won in Korean currency, the finest course dishes have splendor and taste.

At the table where we sat, courses worth seven to eight silver coins were served.

From appetizer to main menu and dessert!

‘Well, it’s delicious.’

To pay 700,000 won for this kind of food.

In our seats, Donghwa 50 coins was the cheapest menu item. And the food for 50 fairy tales was a kind of dessert.

This cafeteria system must have been aimed at aristocratic students who wanted to look different from commoners.

However, thanks to the extravagance of these aristocrats, the academy’s environment could be greatly improved. In order to run the academy, you will need a lot of money in many ways.

“If you enter the academy, you will definitely be involved in various club activities. It’s not an essential part, but if you think it’s an opportunity to get to know your seniors, you’d better join.”

Ryard began to explain life at the academy one by one.

First of all, from making connections you need to know.

After the class is assigned, each student will try to form a group. Among them, how do you communicate and how do you build relationships? That was the point.

Of course, there was a possibility that the group had already been created before entering the school. In other words, social gatherings held by each family.

“You obviously… … You said you never showed up at a social church, right?”

“yes.”

When I nodded, Her Highness stroked my chin as if slightly worried.

“I’m still at the bottom of the student council, so it’s a bit difficult to suggest that you come in without thinking… … . At the very least, if you become my vassal, you will often visit the social church hosted by me. Make some connections there.”

“All right.”

Is it a private church presided over by the prince? Certainly, the young ladies and young children of high-ranking families will attend.

As much as that, the places all the students wanted to attend were the tea parties and social gatherings hosted by the imperial family.

“Sofia invited me every time… … . Did you attend a couple of times last year?”

“Three times.”

When Sister Sophia corrected it, Her Highness smiled bitterly and nodded.

About 16 small social gatherings hosted by His Highness Lyard last year. And it seems that out of the 16 gatherings, Sofia’s sister attended only three times.

Despite receiving a direct invitation from His Highness every year, my sister refused to attend under various pretexts.

I smiled bitterly at the sight of her confidently proceeding with the meal.

‘… … Yes, since it was a meeting hosted by the imperial family, it should be considered that he attended it three times.’

Episode 30

30. Central Academy (4)

“excuse me… … May I ask you a question?”

Iris-senpai looked at His Highness Lyard and raised her right hand.

“Yes, tell me. Senior Iris.”

“If I’m not mistaken, I think you just called Kayneth ‘God’… … . what do you mean by that… … .”

To her surprise, Her Majesty Ryard pointed at me with her finger.

“I intend to accept this guy as one of my closest aides. Of course, the final decision will be made in the practical exam a little later.”

“… … Are you saying you’re giving Kayneth a knighthood? Keynes is obviously betrothed to the daughter of the Rose family… … .”

When Iris-senpai was speechless, the Highness looked at me and smiled.

“Well, this guy should take care of the engagement with the Rose family. And not a knighthood, but a hereditary title of baron or viscount. If I use the Noble Recommendation Ticket I have… … . Yes, I think it will be possible somehow.”

At that moment, Iris-senpai’s eyes widened.

To confer the hereditary title of baron or viscount to a boy who was only 13 years old. It will definitely be a surprise.

The consent of the emperor was required to confer hereditary titles.

However, if it was Ryard’s recommendation, who would later receive the title of Marquis despite being the third prince, he would surely be granted a lower level title sooner rather than later.

Besides, since it was handing over part of the territory held by His Highness Lyard, it would be difficult for nobles who would be dissatisfied to step out recklessly.

“… … Unless there is a special achievement to Keynes, there will definitely be a big backlash if this child is given a title.”

Seeing Iris-senpai’s serious look, Highness Ryard nodded once in agreement.

“Yeah, that would be the case with this guy now. so… … .”

After taking her eyes off Iris-senpai, Her Majesty paused for a moment.

He immediately looked at me and smiled.

“Prove it right.”

“… … Yes, don’t worry.”

Only Iris-senpai frowned with a puzzled expression. Her Highness Lyard smiled meaningfully, and Sister Sophia quietly proceeded to eat.

Senior Iris couldn’t resolve the question until the end.

I ended the meal by saying to her, ‘If you have any questions, please visit the 3rd Practical Testing Center.’

and… … After finishing our meal in a delicate atmosphere, the four of us immediately moved to the third practical test site.

buzz buzz.

When Her Majesty Ryard, Sophia’s sister, and Iris’ seniors observed from the seats at the third practical test site, a small commotion arose among the test students.

Following the guidance of the professors, I listed them on the walls of the testing room.

I quickly put my hand in my pocket.

“Haam~.”

The moment I yawn a little.

“Hey~ Weren’t you taking the exam for the swordsmanship department? If you don’t even have mana, what kind of magic faculty are you taking the test at?”

“… … Is it you again?”

Vernon H Hardo.

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Villain 1, whom I met just a few hours ago, must have been in front of me.

Vernon grinned as he looked at me.

“Did you do well on the written test?”

At the sarcastic question, I nodded once.

“What, all right?”

“Then I can get grades from C to B. But what? If you get an F grade in your practical skills, isn’t it pretty precarious among freshmen? If you make a mistake, you’ll end up taking lectures like commoners.”

“I know… … . What, do I have no choice but to enroll in Class F?”

“Keukkeuk… … . No one would be surprised if an incompetent child from the Spey One family enrolled in Class F. It’s a class that fits your level.”

Despite Vernon’s criticism, I pointed forward with a small smile.

“Now it’s your turn… … . work hard.”

At my cheering, he kicked his nose.

“joy! On the subject of garbage… … . I don’t even want to hear such a thing from you, worse than a commoner!”

Following the professor’s call, Vernon stepped forward with his shoulders straight.

Her face resembled that of a fox and looked cowardly, but with her sharp eyes and tall stature, the young ladies gave Vernon a look full of admiration.

furthermore… … .

Perong!

“77!”

His practical score was 77.

Considering that last year’s A grade cut-off was 83 points, I’d say it’s a high score in its own way.

Vernon looked at me with a triumphant face and raised the corners of his mouth.

Unfortunately, I had no intention of being conscious of him.

“Next, test taker 13, Kayneth H Spay One!”

The face of the professor who called me hardened for a moment.

Rumors that an incompetent child from the Spey One family would be entering school this year were already quite famous among the aristocrats. It will be the same at the academy.

Besides, the test students who heard about my rumors giggled.

The practical exam at the Faculty of Magic was conducted by measuring pure magical power without using staff.

“First, cast the magic you are confident in.”

The professor said, ‘Well, there’s no way I can cast it… … .’ he muttered softly. at a sound that could be heard in my ears.

The level of the academy that appointed this guy as a professor is really… … .

I took out my right hand from my pocket and muttered softly to the target engraved with the magic formula.