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"...So. You're saying they gave it to you, and you just took it?"
"Yep."
I nodded confidently, and the four of them exclaimed in surprise, 'Hey!' They couldn't believe I'd just accepted it without a fuss. 'Surely you didn't just take it without a fight, right? Right? Damn it, say no!' their expressions seemed to plead.
"Guys, calm down. I'm also a noble of the Empire, just like you."
It's customary to refuse, I know. But of course, I did try to decline. I waved my hands, insisting I couldn't accept it.
But the lord, his family, and even the knights insisted I take it. They said if I didn't accept, they would never be able to rise again.
I couldn't understand what they meant, but their desperation was so palpable that I ended up accepting.
Of course, I expressed my gratitude. I wouldn't just take it and leave without a word.
Still feeling uneasy about it, I discreetly asked the Queen the night before I left, 'I received a sword. Can I really take it with me?'
The Queen gave me a cryptic look and said that gifts are a matter between the giver and the receiver, and it wasn't her place to interfere.
"No way. That's no ordinary sword, even at first glance."
"I may not be skilled in swordsmanship, but I'd bet my tail that's a legendary blade."
"Don't go around betting your tail when you don't even have one, Wilhelm."
"Fine, I'll bet one of my arms, then."
"You're insane."
Have these guys lost their minds again after just two weeks apart?
They're truly something else. And these are the pillars that will lead the Empire?
"Young lords, please, I beg of you, maintain your dignity."
"Wouldn't you say the most undignified one here is Young Lord Karl?"
"I agree with Young Lord Wilhelm."
"As do I."
"Will you all shut the fuck up?"
I subtly revealed the greatsword imbued with the blessings of the Church, and they immediately backed down with a 'Yes, sir.'
Sigh.
I'm afraid rumors might start circulating about me being a 'Count with a Duchy and Imperial County in his grasp.'
Damn it.
"How did things go? Did it work out?"
"That's classified information. You want me to spill state secrets?"
"No, but you could give me a hint."
"It worked out."
And I even managed to beat them up a bit.
The last thing I heard before leaving Lasker was that the knights I defeated are now all undergoing hellish training.
Even if my father is Count Friedrich, I'm still young. They were defeated without being able to do anything against such a young man.
But if you think about it, it's actually those guys who should feel wronged.
Honestly, those young knights probably haven't experienced real warfare.
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I'm an Ordinary Returning Student at the Academy
Adventure[Author(s)퐁당 and Language:Korean] Karl Adelheit, a self-proclaimed ordinary student returning from military service. And a nobleman who enlisted as a soldier and received Medals of Honor. Tags[ Academy Battle Academy Beautiful Female Lead Brother Co...
