Chapter 002 The
Imperial Family. Prince. princess.
Usually, things with the letter ‘Hwang’ in them had noble and dignified power.
But in the Empire, it was a little different.
The royal family was…
more than expected.
‘Aren’t there more than 100 emperor’s children now?’
Even if it was the royal family who made the mistake, if only the emperor’s children were three-digit numbers, it had to be regarded as a bit of a problem.
At that point, even if Lee Han secretly entered the palace, wouldn’t he know that the emperor was his son?
Just as Lee Han is being punished to live a hard life in return for being born later than his brothers, the emperor’s children were the same.
If you weren’t born first…
there was nothing.
In a way, it could be said that it was harsher than Lee Han.
The Wodanaz family still remembers the names of the children and took care of them.
However, the imperial family had to take care of their own lives without such attention.
Of course, even if it was rotten, the bloodline of the royal family was quite powerful in front of the common people…
Of course, the ones around here were the descendants of prominent families in the empire.
There was no need for them to bow down to a prince they had never heard of.
Right now, even Yoner Meikin would be in a better position than most members of the imperial family.
But why did Yoner go out like that and go with the prince?
‘…Is he a bit stupid?’
Lee Han thought that if Yoner had heard of it, he would have been angry.
In fact, looking around, there were several boys and girls laughing at Yoner.
It was ridiculed that he had the face of an aristocrat, but why did he wait on the prince?
The pride of the imperial aristocrats was no less than that of the imperial family.
In fact, even the emperor could not be treated carelessly when he reached the rank of a nobleman.
“okay. okay.”
However, Lee Han accepted Maykin’s offer.
‘Nothing bad.’
It was Makein who was being laughed at, but Lee Han, who received the offer, was not particularly ridiculed.
Also, just because the prince didn’t have a straight hair, there was no need to argue from the first meeting.
Being friendly with anyone in the world was bound to help later.
“…thank you! thank god!”
Maykin smiled like bright sunlight. Lee Han was puzzled when he was so happy.
“why?”
“Three people have turned down my offer already.”
“……”
Lee Han slightly regretted that he should have rejected Maykin’s offer.
* * *
Prince Gainando was the 97th prince.
There were several brothers and sisters born at the same time, so there was a saying that it was actually the 101st, but Kainan Island strongly insisted that it was the 97th. It was clear that he probably didn’t want to go all the way to the third spot.
Other than that, Kainando was a pretty immature imperial family.
When you were 15, you were treated as an adult, but not everyone matures equally.
It was clear that he had not yet realized that the value of the royal family was not so great at this school.
“Did you hear? Lee Han?? Did that bastard reject my offer?”
“okay. okay. I heard you.”
“How dare you??”
“I bet Cainan doesn’t even know how precious you are.”
“What is honor?”
Gainando looked at Yihan as if wondering.
Lee Han stared at Gainando, then nodded with a kind smile.
At that moment, the evaluation of Gainando went down a notch in Lee Han, but Gainando did not notice.
“Honor means high status and preciousness.”
“ah. It suits me.”
“yes.”
“Anyway, you turned down my offer and are talking to Adenart! It’s really insulting…!”
Aden Art.
Adenart, the student Gainando pointed out, was also from the royal family. She was probably the 43rd or 44th princess.
‘The atmosphere itself is different.’
Long, flowing silver hair and bright blue eyes. An intelligent and graceful face.
The princess made the surroundings cool just by standing in silence.
The princess, who naturally exudes such a dignified atmosphere, had no choice but to be respected by students from aristocrats.
Besides, Adenart probably…
‘I probably wouldn’t have called someone like Guyando.’
Even if the sons of the aristocrats were proud, the imperial family spoke directly to them, but they weren’t rude enough to ignore them.
If he had just gone and talked to Gainando and pretended to be friendly, many people would have gathered.
“Can you help me later?”
Gainando looked at Lee Han and said.
Compared to his peers, Lee Han was taller and more muscular.
It was only natural that he continued to learn swordsmanship.
The fist is stronger among boys and girls who have gathered to become wizards but have not learned a single magic properly.
Of course, Lee Han had no intention of fighting others for the pride of Gainando.
“Guinan Island.”
“huh?”
“Noble beings do not make others suffer.”
“It’s not bullying, it’s punishment…”
“Anyway. Noble beings don’t. Think carefully.”
“Mmm.”
At Lee Han’s words, Gainando put on a worried expression. When I heard it, it seemed a bit inelegant.
“Then Lee Han. What do you think should be done?”
“It’s kind of forgiving.”
“…other than that?”
“A direct challenge to a duel is also a way.”
“joy. I will be kind enough to forgive you.”
Guinando made a quick decision, probably not wanting to engage in a direct duel.
Lee Han discovered the strengths of Gainando in its appearance.
It was just that it was simpler than I thought.
“and. you are awesome Break the stubbornness of Kainan Island.”
Yoner spoke with a surprised expression. Lee Han asked curiously.
“Why are you moving with Kainando?”
“It’s a relative. cousin.”
“Isn’t there anything you would like to hear from me? As for the Meikin family…”
Before he could ask further, a booming voice resounded through the hall.
-You talked well, you ironheads! You can stop talking now. You’ll be able to talk about it for years to come.
“!”
I hear the same voice I heard at the front door earlier, and a huge skeleton rises in the middle of the hall.
A skeleton with blazing eyes that scatter tremendous magical power.
‘rich!’
A great wizard who became undead himself to overcome death.
That was Richie.
Lee Han had only heard rumors, but it was the first time he had seen Richie. The other students also muttered in surprise.
– Have a problem. Why do I call you ironheads?
Adenart raised his hand. Gainando glared disapprovingly.
-Tell me.
“…Because the symbol of our new freshmen is steel.”
-excellent. I’ll give you 10 points for your dorm!
“Is there such a thing?”
-Of course not. If you want to become a wizard, you must first learn to detect lies.
Adenart, who realized that he had been tricked, blushed whitely, not liking it.
-okay. The symbol of your first year is steel. Just like the symbol of second year is bronze. Steel is hard, its quality depends on how it is made, and it is a useful object with many uses. Indeed, it is a metal suitable for you first-year students.
“Oh…”
“I see.”
The boys and girls gathered at the table admired the headmaster’s words.
– You’re being tricked again! Fools. Your symbol is steel because you are the ones with nothing in your head. That’s why it’s an iron head! Knock on it if you don’t believe it. It will sound very nice.
“……”
“……”
The atmosphere in the audience instantly cooled.
Many of the people here had never been insulted like that before.
But no one followed up.
That’s how much the Skeleton Headmaster’s presence was enormous.
‘That’s amazing.’
Lee Han inhaled and then exhaled.
After the Skeleton Headmaster appeared, the magic density around here increased like crazy, making it difficult to move.
It felt like entering a deep, deep abyss.
‘Still… I think I can move. okay. It seems to be moving somehow.’
As Lee Han squirmed, the skeleton principal turned his eyes to look at Lee-han.
-…?
Eyes that see strange things.
Lee Han immediately straightened his posture and stood upright.
I came in to come out with my diploma and connections, but I couldn’t be stamped by the principal from the first year.
-It seems that I only said too harsh words to the futures of the empire who have walked a long way.
The skeleton principal’s voice softened. Some were slightly relieved by that statement, but Lee Han was not fooled.
‘I’m sure he’s a bit crazy.’
They said that there are things to lose when you become a lich.
Lee Han recalled a professor in the lab next door from his previous life in graduate school.
The professor seemed to have eyes full of madness like that skeleton headmaster…
‘No. I think that Richie is better than that Professor.’
Thinking so, it seemed that the skeleton headmaster was surprisingly able to deal with.
-ruler! For you guys, the best chefs in this academy prepared a dinner the day before. It’s not enough, but I hope you enjoy this dinner and relieve the fatigue accumulated from your travels. After the meal, warm blankets and beds are waiting for you in the dormitory…
At that, one or two fat boys drool.
What kind of dinner would it be? I also liked the chicken dish, which was a well-raised chicken coated in wheat flour in the style of the Western Empire, seasoned with oil, butter, onion, salt, pepper, etc., and then simmered with wine, or the gratin with plenty of béchamel sauce.
In the mood right now, I thought I could spread it on white bread and eat it just by giving out thick cheese and butter.
Or, in the style of the eastern empire, fresh fish seasoned with red pepper paste and grilled over charcoal was good.
Among Eastern foods, I didn’t eat noodles because it was cheap, but I felt like I could eat well if I served it now, maybe because I was hungry because of the long journey.
However, no food was served on the huge table in the hall.
“???”
– You’re being tricked again! You stupid bastards! When will you come to your senses? What is the replacement wizard going to be?
‘Isn’t that a crazy guy?’
Some weak freshmen cried at the headmaster’s verbal abuse.
-ruler. Now let me tell you the rules. This academy is the cradle of wizards. And the biggest driving force in raising a wizard is craving!
A shabby cloak, a shabby staff, and a shabby bundle of clothes appeared out of the air along with the horse.
-This is the school uniform you will be wearing.
As soon as those words were finished, black, hard bread and cold rice balls appeared out of the air.
– This is the food you will eat.
“You’re too…!”
When someone involuntarily shouted out, the skeleton headmaster said in an excited voice.
-okay! I wanted that reaction! You think that food doesn’t look too appetizing? Learn magic quickly and get food with your hands! That suit and cane look so trashy? Learn magic and use your own hands to get new clothes and a staff! You can get this academy as much as you want!
“……”
Lee Han was astonished.
I had only heard rumors that Ein Lorgard was harsh, but I had no idea it was this severe.
In a word, the school rule is to quickly develop your magic skills if you feel unfair!
‘Can I do this?’
“joy. Speaking outside, bringing in the goods is enough.”
One student with a cheeky posture muttered with a teary expression.
The Headmaster Skeleton exclaimed even more excitedly.
-okay! I wanted that reaction too. First graders are prohibited from going out! Don’t even think about asking the upperclassmen to get things for you! You won’t even be able to meet the upperclassmen for a while!
“……”
“……”
– Disbanded! Good luck ironheads! I want to be a good wizard!
이한은 누군가가 분명 ‘개새끼’라고 중얼거리는 걸 들은 것 같았다.
Headmaster Skeleton didn’t even say anything about that.
Prince Gainando stomped his feet when the headmaster disappeared.
“Does this make sense?? How dare you treat people like us so carelessly? Lee Han! aren’t you angry Do you think a person could live with clothes that a beggar would wear and food a pig would eat?”
“Huh? Isn’t it okay?”
“……”
