The Escort Knight Who Is Being Obsessed Over by the Villainess Wants To Run Away

Bonus 8. Children of the Imperial Family (1)

“Oh my… .”

Former Matapju, current Dean of the Academy’s Department of Magic.

Epona nodded, sweeping her lime-colored hair back.

Anyone with a knack for magic cannot help but be amazed at what they see before their eyes.

What she was looking at was a list of works created by third-year students of the Magical Instruments High School.

He started listening diligently from his first year of middle school and created an invention that could be called revolutionary.

Considering that most students only improve existing magical tools before graduating, let alone inventing anything, it was a remarkable achievement.

‘Is he really the Emperor’s bloodline?’

Although the professors, including Epona, guided and actively led, this was purely the student’s talent and ability.

‘Amor… I knew he was a genius, but it’s even more surprising when you put the results together.’

Epona checked each of her inventions one by one.

‘Lighting and remote control devices using magic stones.’

When it comes to magic tools, whether big or small, they always use magic stones.

Even if it is not a magic tool, it is sometimes used as a symbol of luxury.

Basically, magic stones are gray-white in color, but they glow in different colors in response to the user’s magic or mana.

For example, when touched by fire magic, it glows a warm color similar to a candle.

Amor took inspiration from this invention in that regard.

‘Each magic stone has its own unique magical power and magical pattern. Amor discovered that these patterns can resonate with each other.’

He invented a method to control the intensity of the light from a distance by applying flame magic to a magic stone to make it emit a warm light, and then using a magic stone whose pattern had been adjusted in advance to resonate.

When Judah first saw this work by Amor, he thought:

‘… isn’t that a light bulb?’

A light that can be turned on or off with a switch.

Amor invented something similar here.

Amor, this happened when I was 16.

It has since been commercialized and is now distributed throughout the entire zodiac.

People were excited about the convenience and quickness of turning lights on and off.

It was much easier than having a maid go around lighting candles one by one.

Moreover, when the candle wax melts, you have to replace it with a new one.

However, since the lifespan of the magic stone was nearly 50 times longer than that of a candle, its convenience was indescribable.

For the above reasons, it was an invention welcomed more by the common people than by the nobles.

The wealthy still use maids as a symbol of luxury.

Burning candles was also a form of luxury.

The palace still uses maids and candles, for similar but slightly different reasons.

If the candles in the great palace are not consumed, the livelihood of the candle makers is threatened.

Also, as the maids’ workload decreases, there is no need to maintain the number of employees.

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If we fire them all, the maids will have nowhere to go.

For this reason, only a few people in the palace use magic stone lighting.

Anyway, back to Epona, she moved on to her next piece.

‘Long distance voice transmission device.’

This was also an invention that resonated with the unique pattern of the magic stone.

This round thing had a clean exterior, but its interior was filled with very complex circuits.

The performance is simple.

You can converse with distant objects by exchanging voices.

It’s not commercialized yet, but it’s coming soon.

It’s because of the next invention.

‘Actually, what’s really surprising is this.’

The third invention was not so much an object as a ‘trick’.

Any magical tool must consume the user’s magical power in order to function.

This is because the magic stone itself does not have much inherent magical power.

The more powerful a tool is, the more magical power it consumes from its user.

Therefore, there are magical tools that do not work if the user’s magical power is low.

Amor wanted to solve that fundamental problem.

‘A child who resembles Elijah, possesses great magical powers, and is also highly sensitive to magical powers. However, there are also clear differences that set him apart from the Emperor.’

That’s right, I’m not a wizard.

Elijah is a wizard.

There was no reason to pay attention to magic tools.

But Amor is an ordinary person.

So, I was able to think about how to apply the convenience of magic from a layperson’s perspective.

‘Equation for improving horsepower consumption efficiency.’

Using this formula created by Amor, the amount of magical power consumed by magical tools is significantly reduced.

But the performance remains the same.

It seems that magical tools can be operated with only a very small amount of magical power.

Since the discovery of this diet, the history of magic tools has been rewritten.

‘Is it because she’s Elijah’s daughter? She’s changing the world at a young age.’

Amor, now a third-year high school student.

I am scheduled to graduate this year.

But Epona didn’t want to let go of Amor.

It was my instinct as a scholar to want to keep such talent by my side for a long time.

‘Hmm… Should we talk?’

Epona immediately went to find Amor.

She was in the lab, staring blankly out the window.

Judging by the paper and pen strewn across the desk, it seemed like he was taking a break from thinking about this and that.

“Amor.”

Amor slowly turned his head.

I’m 19 this year.

Amor, a third-year high school student, resembles young Elijah a lot.

People who knew Elijah in those days are sometimes surprised.

The difference is that Amor wears glasses.

That was also a magic tool.

It adjusts, magnifies or reduces the sense of field of vision depending on the distance between the wearer and the object being viewed.

“Professor Epona. What’s the matter? Why did you come here in person?”

“I have something to tell you. I just finished grading your graduation paper.”

“ah….”

autumn.

Since third-year students had to start preparing for graduation, they finished their semester settlement earlier than other grades.

Amor pursed his lips, seeming nervous.

“Do you have any plans after graduation?”

“I haven’t decided yet, but I got a suggestion from my mother. She said that she’s gathering researchers on the use of magical tools as a subordinate organization of the Imperial Magician’s Order. If you want, you can join.”

Epona, the vice-captain of the imperial magician group, also knew.

I just found out that it was a reorganization for Amor.

“That’s good, but I think it’s better for a smart student like Amor to stay in school longer and contribute to academic advancement.”

“… … .”

Amor slightly stepped back.

The once gentle red eyes suddenly took on a wary look.

“Professor. Are you planning on taking me to your graduate school class…?”

“Yeah. That’s correct.”

“I don’t like that.”

There is a horror story like that in the academy.

In a graduate student’s lab, the lights are always on, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Sometimes in the middle of the night, you can hear people laughing or crying.

Among those who went to that research building as graduate students, there is still no one who has returned… etc.

Although it was circulated as if it were an unfounded rumor, it was not a completely unbelievable rumor.

Amor knows the other side of it well.

“Amor. I know you’re misunderstanding. But graduate school isn’t that scary, is it? Especially since magic majors often do outside activities, and their graduation rate is higher and earlier than other departments.”

“Ugh… .”

That’s a pity.

I know I shouldn’t pass it up.

However, Amor also had a deep interest in magic tools.

“And she is the princess, so I can’t treat her like that.”

That was also a correct claim.

‘You shouldn’t be tied down by status…’

Amor knows.

The reason Elijah founded this academy was ultimately for equality.

So, you shouldn’t use or rely on your status.

But in this situation, the benefits that came with that status were bound to be attractive.

“Don’t say that.”

“Oh, yeah… Sorry. I just wanted to convince Amor… .”

“I understand how you feel. … I have my own thoughts, so I’ll think about it.”

“Could you please reply as soon as possible? I have recently started developing a giant transport machine, and I plan to incorporate it as soon as Amor comes in.”

“A giant machine…?”

Those words piqued Amor’s desire.

It wasn’t intended.

Amor had a dream.

One day I wanted to make a really big magic tool.

It doesn’t matter what it is.

Whether it’s useless or weird.

As long as it’s big enough to surprise other people, that’s fine.

I also wanted to develop a magic tool that worked as a machine.

Spinning machines, loom machines.

Or a watermill, a cartwheel, a clock, things like that.

Creating machines with magic tools is still an unknown area.

Amor wanted to go beyond that.

Epona’s proposal fulfilled both of those dreams.

The next words put an emphasis on it.

“Yes. It was an order from His Majesty to build a long, barrel-shaped transportation vehicle. It was supposed to be a large-scale transportation and transport vehicle that runs on a railroad track…”

“I will do it.”

Amor has decided.

“I’m a member of the Imperial Research Institute. Please tell your mother that I can do a side job, so let me do that too!”

Epona smiled brightly.

It was the smile of a pure scholar, without any malice.

“Thank you, Amor. I look forward to working with you in the future.”

“yes!”

Amor has embarked on a journey to become a full-fledged scholar.

*

At the academy, you learn a variety of subjects.

Learning doesn’t necessarily mean sitting down, burying your head in a book, and memorizing theories.

This learning involves a wide variety of activities.

For example, the ‘trading game’ currently being played in the 5th grade class 1 of elementary school.

The rules of the game are simple.

Children begin playing with some objects and a certain amount of money.

Of course, these items and money are fake, written on paper and arbitrarily determined.

Each student has a given role.

Farmer. Tailor. Foreman. Trader. Lord. Etc.

Depending on the role, preferred items are determined.

The values ​​of items are fixed, and the values ​​change randomly depending on the teacher during the game.

Children can each bring their own items and money to exchange, and negotiation is also possible.

If you are short on money, you can borrow money from your teacher, who acts as your bank.

It is also possible to deposit money and receive interest.

The goal is to collect your favorite items while holding as much money as possible by the end of the game.

The goal of the game was to teach children simple economics.

And, in class 1-5, Space always won.

“Spey wins again!”

“You collected the most stuff, but you barely spent any money….”

“Can we beat Space?”

In this game that started at the beginning of the semester, Spay always took an overwhelming first place.

It meant that it was a skill that could not be attributed to luck or coincidence.

The homeroom teacher was inwardly amazed.

‘I’m insightful.’

It is not random for the teacher to change the price of items or interest rates during play.

There is a kind of tendency.

Spay knows how to read that tendency.

Even small changes can change children’s behavior patterns.

And Spay is looking ahead to it all.

For a 12-year-old child to have such a broad and deep insight and perspective was frightening.

“Space! What are you doing?”

“Now tell us too! We need to know before we go to the next grade.”

“Just something….”

Spay scratched the ball.

It was difficult to explain.

Well, he himself didn’t know the details.

Just do it.

As the market fluctuated according to the teacher’s decision, a certain flow unfolded in Spay’s head.

‘Wouldn’t it turn out like this?’

If you think about it that way, it really does happen.

The same is true when negotiating with children.

‘If I do this, won’t they do the deal even though it’s on favorable terms for me?’

And if you do that, it really happens.

It was the result of inheriting Elijah’s insight and boldness.

I couldn’t explain it because I didn’t know exactly what Spade was doing.

“It worked out if you keep trying.”

“Ugh… Is this what it means to be a genius?”

“Smart kids are different after all.”

The children in the same class recognized Spey’s talent even while disassembling it.

Meanwhile, just like first place, last place was always decided.

It was a big deal.

“Why am I always in last place?”

Donum muttered, looking down at his empty hands.

She had no money or belongings left.

“That’s because Donum is kind.”

A girl said so.

That wasn’t a wrong statement.

If the kids asked for money, I gave them, and if they asked for things, I just gave them.

How can I not give it to my friends if they want it?

“Is that so?”

“No. You’re stupid.”

Spay intervened from the side.

“You can’t do it because you’re stupid.”

“No! Don’t call me an idiot!”

“Don’t call a fool a fool.”

“Mom said that being kind is something you have to be smart for!”

“… That’s different from this. Even if it’s true, it’s not necessarily accepted in any situation.”

“whatever!”

It was now a daily occurrence for the twins to bicker.

In areas where it’s important to use your brain, you’re definitely lagging behind.

But it wasn’t without its advantages.

An intuition that is as sensitive and sharp as an animal.

There is an example where this is revealed.

Sometimes, when we have time left over from physical education class, we play freely.

Sometimes we play hide and seek, and if Donum is the tagger, he finds them all at once every time.

When asked how it was possible, Donum, unlike Spay, speaks fluently.

“Basically, it smells. Everyone has a different body odor, so you follow that. Or the slight marks left on the floor. Or, before you start, your facial expressions or the direction your eyes move?”

He says it as if it were no big deal.

That delicate animalistic sense, like Spay’s, was an overwhelming and exceptional talent.

And, the physical ability to match that intuition.

He is especially good at running.

Even Spidey acknowledged Donum’s two abilities.

“Don’t get worked up for no reason. Just prepare well for the sports competition.”

It’s almost time for fall sports competitions.

Donum participates in individual running and overall elementary school races.

He is currently attracting attention as the strongest candidate to win in the elementary division.

“Huh. I know.”

Together with his older brother, Fides, who is a strong candidate to win the middle school integrated free sparring championship.

*

Middle school students can take specialized classes.

As soon as Fides entered the first grade, he began learning swordsmanship and martial arts.

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It was a job that suited my aptitude.

When I was taught, I absorbed it as it was and grew day by day.

It was natural that he would finish his first year in less than half a year.

He had natural talent, but he also had a teacher who was better than anyone else.

At first the teacher warned:

“There aren’t as many occasions where you can use a sword as there used to be. But still, holding a sword is like crossing swords with someone. It means you always have to take the risk of dying. That’s why I absolutely have no intention of teaching you half-heartedly. My half-hearted education might hurt you or kill you. Do you really want to learn from me? Even if it means doing it that way?”

It was the first time he had seen her so serious and intimidating.

It was surprising.

I never thought that person would have that side to him.

As I’ve often heard, he really was no ordinary person.

That is why I was even more drawn to Fidesz.

A teacher who is always busy keeping up.

An opponent that still cannot be overcome.

A wall that must be overcome someday.

And the most respected adult in the world.

Fides’ direct teacher was his father.

It was Judah.

He had to be strict with Fidesz.

Fides didn’t just want to learn swordsmanship.

He wanted to learn martial arts and make a career out of it.

Elijah recently established a security management organization.

It’s an organization called ‘Water Level Department’.

No matter how much Elijah united humanity, there were not only those who unconditionally followed order.

The criminals were still there.

Fidesz wanted to get into that ranks.

From Judah’s point of view, his son wanted to become a police officer.

Criminals in this world are extremely dangerous.

Basically, you carry one blade in your pocket.

Some form organizations and act like soldiers, while others are black magicians or criminals who practice magic.

Judas was proud of Fidesz, but also worried.

But I couldn’t tell him not to do it.

Therefore, it was my responsibility to help my son grow into a strong person who would not be defeated by anyone.

“hmm.”

Judah said, taking up his sword.

“It’s the finals of the middle school integrated tournament… My opponent is a third-year student.”

“Yeah. I think his name was Bogi… He was really tall.”

“Are you confident you can win?”

“well.”

Fides freed himself, holding his wooden sword.

The opponent in the finals is 3rd grader, Bogi.

I’ve seen them play, but I’ve never actually fought them.

Fides could not make any promises without first experiencing it.

“I don’t know.”

But, one thing I know for sure.

About yourself.

“But I don’t have confidence in myself.”

An objective yet confident answer.

It was a delight to Judah.

As expected, this is my son.

He smiled happily.

“If you lose, I’ll punish you. Got it?”

“Okay. I’ll win.”

Special training ahead of the finals has begun.