Academy's Second Seat [part 2 Complete]

Chapter 205: Final Exam 2 (3)

"Finally, you found out..."

Rie spoke to me with a calm face.

"I'm sorry, it was a request from Astina, so I couldn't just go about it carelessly."

"...It's okay,"

I couldn't blame Rie or Luna for not revealing something that Astina had asked to be kept secret.

Considering it was a rumor that was quite famous in the Empire, the fact that Astina tried to hide it suggested she knew I would find out eventually.

Rie patted my shoulder, which was shadowed with worry.

"There's no need to worry that much. The position of the Deputy Commander of the Royal Army isn't that dangerous."

Her words were true, but from another perspective, the Deputy Commander was the second target of the rebels.

It was a position safe yet vulnerable to threats.

The rebels would go to any lengths to capture the commander.

"I'm more worried about the people around Astina..."

Even if it wasn't Astina, those around her could be threatened.

Not just us, who had become close at the academy, but Astina's family could be targets too.

We might be safe within the academy, but Astina's family was a different story.

The Persia family, despite being a viscount family, did not possess strong powers, excluding Astina.

They weren't a family that rose through magic or swordsmanship, despite being a viscount family.

The Persia family had earned their status through administrative work.

When I visited the Persia territory last time, the enormous size of the commercial city there proved this point.

It was a commercial city more bustling than the capital.

That's why I was more worried.

From the rebels' perspective, capturing the Persia territory meant they would be ready for war in terms of supplies.

With many merchant companies there and their warehouses, it was an ideal environment to seize supplies.

"The Empire won't be unaware of this. They will probably send soldiers or wizards to protect the Persia territory."

"Right? The Empire isn't foolish enough to overlook such an important stronghold."

The Persia territory, a target for both Astina and supplies, was indeed a crucial point.

However, its distance from the capital was a concern.

Rie tapped the book in front of her.

"Worrying like this won't change anything. We can't do much right now. Focus on your studies for now. The final exams are just around the corner. Astina probably didn't tell you about her matters so that you could focus on your own. But now that you know, what are you going to do?"

I nodded at Rie's words.

"...You're right. I need to concentrate on my own tasks."

If the rebels really were planning to attack the Persia territory, the Empire would catch wind of it.

There was no harm in worrying later.

As I nodded and composed myself, Rie smiled.

"Besides, can you see well now?"