A Famous Traitor and Treacherous Genius

110 – Foundation for the Academy (3)

Whether I pass through Seville and go on an expedition to the contaminated area, or whether I fool everyone and go to the elf forest.

The territory of Gibraltar itself is running as is.

Caroline, produced at the orphanage, is being sold at great prices through Morgania’s distribution network.

The Iperia Outlet, which opened beyond the second gate of the canyon, is crowded with bag sellers trying to buy imperial goods.

Those under Gibraltar’s protection are growing day by day.

Gray Gibraltar, 15 years old.

The people of Gibraltar are already not interested in a person called Gray.

Even when he was 10 years old, everyone would have thought so, but now all the attention is focused on his younger brother, not Gray.

Noir Gibraltar, age 12.

Become an intermediate knight!

“Congratulations, Master!”

A banquet was held.

“I can’t believe I’ve already become an intermediate knight at the age of 12…!”

Along with the occupants of the mansion, those with whom Mother Countess Charlotte communicated through letters were invited to the banquet.

-It’s been several years since I decided to open a daycare center. Why not celebrate children’s growth together?

Justification.

A banquet to celebrate the growth of children.

-This time, we built a new mansion in Gibraltar, and we would like to formally invite you here.

Place.

The banquet hall of Gibraltar’s new imperial-style mansion ‘Caroline Castle’, which is larger than the banquet hall of the Royal Palace of Nostrum.

Numerous people who had been invited by their mothers and those who had recommended their children to the orphanage arrived in Gibraltar and participated in the banquet.

Me?

‘I knew it, but the elf forest is more important.’

Coincidentally, the timing was just right, but I’m not particularly interested.

I didn’t intentionally plan to return the day before the banquet, but the timing happened to be perfect.

Still, I looked at the list of people who said they would accept the invitation just in case, but unlike what I expected, I was a little more disappointed.

‘The invite list was all people like Sir Robert.’

Good people with no dirty conscience.

People who are kind and sometimes cause trouble for someone with good intentions.

People like Viscountess Myrddin.

‘White is out of my interest.’

As for me, I hope that future traitors and scum are caught, but in this banquet hall, only good-hearted people are gathered so that it takes my breath away.

Like Viscountess Myrddin or Prince Cesar.

“Ethan. You’ve grown a lot.”

“Thanks to the grace of the Count of Gibraltar. And I am always grateful to the Viscountess for sending me to him.”

“I can’t believe you’re wearing such nice clothes here… Prince César. Look, your son has grown up so proudly.”

“Hmm. Viscountess. Don’t be so clingy…”

The nobles who sponsored the children of the canyon mainly responded to the invitation, and their eyes were filled with tears as they welcomed the growth of the children they sponsored.

From noble mtl dot come

As today’s banquet is an opportunity to confirm the fruits of growth, it must be a new experience for those invited.

“Thank you very much, Count, for inviting us to your first banquet held in such a wonderful place.”

“Nothing to say. Feel free to share your experiences.”

Gibraltar paid all invitation costs, lodging costs, and costume rental costs.

Since they came to Gibraltar without any financial burden, everyone who came to the banquet was busy expressing their gratitude to their father and mother.

There are nobles with weak power, and there are nobles who have fallen.

There are owners of large local merchants, and there are also people who come as representatives from famous retired military families.

It is clear that they are basically good people, but one thing is clear.

“Today, we are here to celebrate the children we care for, but we also want to celebrate our future – Noir Gibraltar.”

As long as the board is laid out.

“Congratulations once again, Master Noir!”

“An intermediate knight! Isn’t this a level that no one of that age has ever reached?”

“You’ve become strong enough to win against an adult knight. This is truly Gibraltar’s blessing…!”

Many people applaud Noir.

“Ah, um, thank you, thank you.”

Noir bows his head and greets those who came to the banquet hall with a sad expression.

A gaze that seems to be looking for someone.

It’s not like someone came to kidnap him, but he is wary of his surroundings.

“Haha. Is there a lady you like?”

“Even at 12 years old, a boy is still a boy. Ugh!”

The nobles around Noir are laughing, but Noir’s whole spirit is clearly-

“…Has anyone seen you?”

Looking for me.

“Grey Gibraltar? Hmm, master. I didn’t see it, but… “

Gray Gibraltar.

Banquet hall, a name that no one can easily come up with.

A person who does not exist in the banquet hall.

In the Gibraltar family, except for newborns who cannot even walk properly, those who did not participate in the banquet even though they were almost adults.

“It’s Gray Gibraltar. I can’t congratulate my younger brother on becoming a mid-level knight… Hmmm.”

“Would you like a drink?”

“Ah. Thank you. The Earl of Gibraltar is very polite to its employees.”

However, a person who dyes his hair and disguises himself to spy on him as an attendant.

“They said Noir was more likely than Gray, and it seems like they were right.”

“That’s right. That friend, the Count didn’t even teach him how to use a sword, right?”

“Did you say he was Sir Mente? He was trying to increase the strength of the knights by pretending to appoint him as a teacher. He took advantage of.”

‘This is true.’

How many people have noticed my disguise now?

‘Father. Mother. Sir Robert. Sir Carlos. Deacon Malcolm. Nursery school director Marylee.’

The end.

Noir also greets the nobles who keep approaching him.

Letardo clings to Ethan’s side and gives Ethan trouble by saying hello to his father

Ruby sleeping soundly in the arms of her mother.

“Pedro. Have you seen Gray Gibraltar?”

“Well, guild leader. I didn’t see it.”

“How was it while you were staying at the orphanage? According to rumors, you are a b*stard who likes to look down on people.”

“Uh, that… I don’t really know what it is because I’ve been sticking next to Master Noir… “

“Really? Hmm. Well, if that guy had the talent to be a master, he would have appointed you a long time ago. Hehe, Gibraltar must be in trouble too.”

No one, not even the children at the orphanage, knows I am here.

“Well, Master Gray is a good person. He is also the person who cares the most about the orphanage… “

“Even so, you won’t be able to become a Master. Show this to Noir Gibraltar. I won’t force you to ‘definitely’, but becoming a knight of Noir Gibraltar is the only way for you to succeed.”＜ Br＞

“Yes, yes… But Master Gray… Hmm.”

It’s just that the children at the orphanage and Noir also have ‘learned fear’, so they can’t say anything.

‘My father is standing there in the banquet hall with his eyes wide open, and he’s gossiping about me? He’s a guy who’s desperate to get kicked out.’

I lived in an orphanage for about 3 to 5 years, and everyone has an idea.

Haha. When I sent you away, I had no idea you would grow up like this. Hehe. Do you have any good stories? Huh?”

“Bae, Uncle…!”

The problem is that the first people invited as their sponsors are very drunk.

“Isn’t there any talk of where they will send me in just two years? Huh?”

It’s been such a long time since we last met, and everyone’s tension eased slightly when the Count’s family asked if they were coming.

“I heard that an academy will be held in the royal capital in two years. Have you heard anything about it?”

And trying to get some information from children.

‘It’s a natural procedure.’

This is the expected process.

That’s why children in orphanages will say this about those who recommended them.

“The imperial system will be applied there, so I cannot enroll.”

“Huh? Imperial style? …Why?”

“Well, I heard that the empire provided a lot of money to build the building.”

Provide information to those who do not know.

“I heard that through rumors, but why are you? Are you trying to get me to do something at the count’s house?”

“No. You cannot enter there if you are not of the right age.”

“Age?”

“They say that only children who turn 17 in two years can enroll.”

For those who only have vague knowledge, more in-depth information is provided.

What is the reaction?

“Well, like that…!”

90% will be embarrassed.

‘The childless people who are now 15 years old are perplexed, and the people who are happy are the ones who have children of the same age as me.’

Arms bend inward, and every human being puts his or her children first.

“I see. Haha… I guess I can’t enter the new academy…”

Even if they were recommended to the orphanage list, the invited nobles would be embarrassed that their children would be blocked from entering the academy.

“Why do you say you’re 17?”

“Hmm. This is a secret.”

And some people share information as a courtesy to those who are struggling.

“Princess Naria is 17 years old.”

“Ah, yes! You said that Princess Naria once stayed here. Could it be…?”

“I think I heard a rumor that only those of the same age as him would be admitted to first grade.”

“From whom?”

“It’s just a rumor. I don’t know much either.”

“Uhm…”

Appropriate probability.

Before we knew it, only emotionless and formal praise was being given to Noir, and the atmosphere was ripe with nobles and wealthy merchants talking about the new academy.

“Since everyone is here after a long time, I would like to tell you about the Academy, which is the most talked about academy in the royal capital these days.”

My father walked up the central stairs of the banquet hall, attracting everyone’s attention.

“It is said that the royal capital is planning to open an academy in two years, and that it is planning to introduce an imperial-style grade system and enroll only 17-year-old children as first graders.”

“Well, like that…?”

“Then Gray Gibraltar…?”

“…”

My father looked at everyone for a moment-his eyes rested on me very briefly-and he calmly opened his mouth.

“That’s the Empire’s way. The Empire is investing an astronomical amount of money to build buildings, so I’m not in a position to comment, but what does age mean when it comes to learning?”

“Then…!”

“I plan to ensure that at least part of the garden provides equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of age.”

“Oh, oh…!”

In the first place, for a large-scale banquet like this, justification and practicality are different.

“I hope that you will join the cause of Gibraltar. Just as the Margrave established a nursery in the canyon, I would like to build a separate dormitory in the royal capital to provide a space for students admitted to the new academy to stay.”

Some people’s expressions become harder.

In particular, they seem anxious that wealthy people will ask them to provide money for the dormitory building.

“Rest assured. I just want to create an environment where anyone can enter the academy, without age restrictions.”

“…!!”

“No matter what age.”

Those who are quick-witted cover their mouths with their hands while gasping.

2 years later, 14 years old.

Regardless of age.

And there is no Gray Gibraltar in the banquet hall, the main character is Noir Gibraltar.

No matter how much you have to twist and turn to understand the language of the nobility, if you throw at this much, everyone will act accordingly.

“Today is a happy day.”

My father lifted the glass filled with wine.

“Everyone, let’s raise our glasses.”

* * *

The banquet is over.

As Gibraltar’s banquets usually do, the banquet ended late in the evening, so everyone who participated stayed in a hotel prepared in Gibraltar, which was newly built less than a year ago.

“Brother.”

After the banquet, Noir came to see me.

“Uh, bro. Uh, so… “

“I don’t know what I want to say.”

I looked down at Noir.

“People are holding me up as the next successor to Gibraltar, so why should I show such a weak side?”

“…!!”

His physique is definitely stockier, as he rolls around more and does more activities than I did when I was 12 years old.

‘I will be pushed back both before and after regression.’

If I were 12 years old, I would have been pushed out by Noir.

“Don’t think that you can’t catch up just because you were born late.”

But I was born three years earlier than Noir.

“It’s natural that those born first have much more options and become stronger faster.”

Just like the gap between me and the Habsburg Crown Prince.

“…”

“Wow. Now that I’m intermediate, I can at least store mana in my eyes.”

“Brother… On earth…?”

“Noir.”

I approached Noir and lightly tapped his shoulder.

“It must be a good Gibraltar.”

“…”

Noir’s expression is awkward.

I’m trying my best to keep my facial expressions as straight as possible, but if I don’t manage my facial expressions properly, they’ll probably end up distorted.

‘It can’t be helped.’

I don’t know about anyone else, but I’ve never said anything like this to Noir.

No matter how much he has regressed, it is still awkward in many ways to say something nice to a guy who always nags, gets irritated, swears, and punches.

“So, don’t disappoint me.”

“…”

“What is the answer?”

“Okay, uh…”

Noir bowed his head heavily.

“Okay. That’s it, Noir.”

I will bear all the dirt and shadows.

I sincerely hope that you shine brightly as the brilliant light of Gibraltar.

* * *

Gray Gibraltar disappeared from the public for about a year and several months.

Winter has come to the canyon.