# 352
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Archduke Farnese’s movements were very fast. As if he wasn’t going to give Asuka time to think.
Asuka was sent to the Imperial Knights the next day.
For some reason, he even wore the ceremonial uniform of the Imperial Knights in earnest.
“I will be working here starting today.”
The driver guiding him said. Stiff tone of voice. It was obvious that he didn’t like Asuka very much.
Asuka, who never forgets her grudge, recognized him right away.
He was one of the members of the Imperial Knights who were tasked with capturing Asuka.
It seemed like he already knew about Asuka’s identity.
‘That means it is known, or is likely to be known, within the Knights.’
The Imperial Knights are those who follow the orders of the emperor and protect the empire. I have no choice but to have a heavy mouth.
But still, word can circulate within the knights. First of all, it will be evident in his attitude towards Asuka.
Asuka is a member of the royal family, but she also has a quarrelsome personality and a nasty temper.
If word was spread by saying things like, ‘I’m telling you just in case you don’t know’ or ‘This is a secret, but I’m thinking of you,’ rumors would quickly spread.
“Now, the new knights who have joined for three months are waiting to welcome new members. “Please be careful with your words and actions.”
They seemed very concerned that Asuka would have a negative influence on them.
At that point, it is time to gradually become accustomed to the Imperial Knights.
“That’s none of your business. Stop worrying about it and go away.”
Regardless of whether he followed orders or not, he was not docile enough to speak kindly to someone he held a grudge against.
The knight’s face turned red at Asuka’s callous words.
But the opponent is the grand duke’s son. What can I do? The knight let go of his anger and retreated.
Jump up! Asuka confidently entered the room without knocking.
In any case, he thought that members of the Imperial Knights were enemies that needed to be completely defeated.
In a spacious room, three knights were sitting and talking.
When Asuka entered, all eyes were on her.
Asuka threw it as soon as she entered.
“I’m Asuka. Does anyone know me?”
I wonder if someone among them had something to say.
But the three knights looked at Asuka blankly.
“What kind of status do you have?”
One person opened his mouth awkwardly. Asuka proudly straightened her back and spoke.
“Yes, you are of great status.”
While everyone was looking at Asuka with dumbfounded eyes, one of them raised his hand.
“Yes, Asuka. welcome. “This is Ralph, a knight of commoner origin.”
“…what?”
Asuka opened her eyes wide. When it comes to the Empire’s Imperial Knights, isn’t it a place full of nobles from prestigious sword families? I suddenly became a commoner.
He smiled as if the other person was no big deal.
“I guess you were surprised to hear that someone was from a commoner background, right? Anyone with skills and loyalty to the empire can join the Imperial Knights.”
“Of course, by passing the entrance test. “I don’t know if they would have come in without taking the test.”
“Ganon!”
“Why is it true? I also come from a sword school and took the test. Because his status was so great, he was immediately accepted as a new recruit without even taking a test.
I heard out of the blue that another new person was coming today and immediately expected it. ah! “It looks like someone from a great family is coming.”
“That’s right, our entire training schedule for today has been cancelled. Because of that person.”
“They say four people is an even number compared to three, so it’s easier to manage. “I guess it was chosen for that reason.”
A glare fell on Asuka. Through their conversation, Asuka could tell that they didn’t know anything about her.
‘What are you really asking me to experience as a new knight? Hide about me like you did at the academy?’
Asuka is young and has little experience. Moreover, it has not been confirmed whether he has the capacity to rule over others.
His outstanding skills would make him stand out in the Imperial Knights, but even if he was the son of Archduke Farnese, it was natural that they would not suddenly place him in a worthy position in the Imperial Knights unless that fact was made public.
The problem is that Asuka has already revealed her identity implicitly, creating a different situation from the academy.
Asuka tried to speak calmly.
“I’m a special offer. I was chosen because I deserved it. “Because you guys are so lazy, we decided to take a test or something to sort you out.”
When I looked at it, none of these three new recruits could compare to me.
If the three of them fight together, it will be difficult, but if they fight one-on-one, they are opponents that can be defeated within 5 minutes.
This was also the case at the prestigious Greta Academy, so there is nothing particularly strange about it.
They had skills that were at the top level of the academy’s swordsmanship department.
One of the remaining people opened his mouth.
“You must be a high-ranking person, since you speak in such a rude manner. My name is Neil. “You’re probably curious about my humble family background, right?”
“Hey, where do you even have a family name?”
Ralph, who had become dull after suffering so much contempt among the nobles, showed a good-natured smile.
Asuka felt strange looking at that.
If up until now he had been in a position of being a commoner and being crowded by nobles, now it was the complete opposite.
Asuka is the one who receives preferential treatment and abuses power.
It was a strange feeling to become the very person I thought was unlucky.
‘What… is this situation? ‘This isn’t it.’
I felt like I was wrong from the beginning, but I couldn’t quit.
fortnight. That was the time Asuka had to spend here. It was a month, but I insisted so I cut it in half.
You can’t just declare that you can’t even do that. Since they’ve been dragged into the system, they can mobilize imperial wizards on the other side, but they can’t escape anywhere.
“Anyway, it seems like you have enough confidence in your skills. I’ll trust you for now. “I just have to prove it in sparring.”
“of course.”
If you are senior, you can definitely do it. Because this is something Asuka is used to. Niall opened his mouth.
“I want to make one thing clear. We are all members of the same Imperial Knights, and you must not forget that. “Here, status is more important than social status disparity.”
“It means that you shouldn’t treat Ralph, who was a commoner, like a servant and exploit him.”
Despite the difference in status, their relationship seemed to be quite close, and Niall and Gannon were wary of Asuka.
And it was wrapped around Ralph.
It was quite natural to think that an arrogant person like Asuka, who flaunted her status from the beginning, would look down on someone who was a commoner.
“Who is saying that they only exploit commoners? “You three are all similar to me, so if I were to manipulate you, I would exploit all three of you!”
Asuka made a loud noise. As if we decided to go this way while we were at it. In a way, it was reasonable because Asuka was a member of the royal family and not a noble.
Ralph asked awkwardly.
“Aren’t you going to show that kind of attitude towards the deputy knight commander who was a commoner?”
It was surprising that there was a deputy knight commander who was a commoner in each of the imperial knights.
Asuka opened her eyes wide. But before he could speak, Ralph added:
“Even if you treat me like that, if you show such a disrespectful attitude towards him, you will be severely disciplined and may even be thrown in jail.”
‘It would be easier for us that way,’ Niall muttered quietly. Ganon opened his mouth.
“Asuka, I don’t know how great you are, but we are not the ones to do your chores. We are also members of the Imperial Knights, so let us each do our own thing. “I have just joined the team, so if you have any difficulties, I will help you.”
The three of us were breathing in perfect harmony. It’s as if they formed an Asuka response team.
He doesn’t respond to arguments and says everything he wants to say, and that’s true.
Asuka didn’t know how to respond to the new situation.
Ralph held out his hand.
“More than that, please take care of me in the future. “You’ll accept my handshake, right?”
Asuka stared at his hand and held his hand, pretending to be reluctant.
Not someone who grew up as a commoner like Asuka, but someone who was truly a commoner.
Nevertheless, it would have taken a lot of hard work to join the Imperial Knights.
Not only that, but these guys who were protecting my friend, a commoner, couldn’t get used to this atmosphere either, so I was curious. I wanted to know. Was there something he didn’t know?
“Okay, let’s get along. “You weak guys.”
Asuka grinned. It was the smile of a bad boy seen at Greta Academy.
*
At that time, Xian was allowed some freedom. It was now possible to move freely in some areas of the imperial palace.
The imperial palace was a fairly large place to be trapped, so there was no inconvenience.
Moreover, the room they stay in is luxurious and they are treated well as guests of the Grand Duke.
Although he was suddenly imprisoned, he was also given special privileges.
Archduke Farnese was a man whose reward was certain.
‘Inevitably, we will have to restrict your movements. Instead, I’ll let you use the imperial palace library because you’ll be bored if you just stay.’
The imperial palace library, the treasure trove of the empire. A collection of all kinds of ancient and magic books, it was a place every wizard dreams of.
No one can set foot there. It is a place only allowed for imperial wizards, those who have contributed to the country, or high-ranking nobles.
He was granted such preferential treatment only because he was the Archduke of Farnese, but most people would not have been able to afford it.
Xian’s dissatisfaction disappeared as if washed away. After all, there is nothing wrong with being close to those in power.
He nodded, saying that he had lined up well.
‘Better than that, I can use magic now.’
Of course, there are still restrictions on using magical power. There were shackles on both of Xian’s wrists that controlled his magical power.
Even if he used magic, he wouldn’t be able to deal with an opponent who could even mobilize the imperial wizard, but Archduke Farnese was a thorough person.
It was with this in mind that Xian was a rare spirit wizard.
‘I can’t do much, but I can at least contact Area.’
The plan to meet was twisted. I had to tell them the situation here.
Fortunately, it wasn’t difficult. Sian has already contacted Area’s crystal sphere. Once connected, magic leaves a trace.
All Sian had to do was plug it in there.
Area immediately received the signal sent by Xian.
[What’s going on?]
The voice was sonorous and rang out. Xian got straight to the point.
“Oh, Area. I don’t think we can go to Baden. “There’s a problem.”
There is no time to waste because you never know when your magic will be restricted again.
Xian got straight to the point and told Area everything that had happened so far.
After he finished speaking, there was silence in the crystal sphere for a moment.
