Chapter 17: Alpeas Magic School (1)
18WThis is utter nonsense. Clearly, I am my fathers son. There will be no instances where I will be adopted as a son of another.hiQcR1d
E2r1NhSh-Shirone.7CE
FpFCsNVincent was touched.0Z9
YnnuHe said it with no hesitation, and even his tone was layered with disgust as if just thinking about it was unpleasant.pZg
xBm1SWhile the rest of his family members were dumbfounded, Klumph asked coldly.cHR8S
N3EEAre you completely sure you are okay with that? You have the chance to become a noble. This isnt an opportunity anyone can just get.W5Zm
WZKiCIf Im required to become the son of another, I would rather live as a commoner.ty0Q
Kj0Commoners cannot enter the magic academy.ZkskVA
xfV9Then I will not enter.gfEq
u3a7d1If you dont get into the magic academy, you cant become a mage.c3u6oF
Oxw16Then I wont become a mage.t8BEV
izyShirone!1pd
MdR4Klumph stood abruptly from his seat.jPsJ
fbIoTShirones upright attitude was frustrating.onILJQ
UOpXI7sOther times, he is such a smart boy, so why now, of all times, is he so hung up on such a simple problem?TAtwco
Qdb8Is it guilt? Living in this world is no picnic. There are things you have to sacrifice for success. Is that dream of yours that insignificant to you?61GTEo
N9m9hFQSimply looking up the large build of Klumph must have felt overwhelming, but Shirone replied calmly.zGIQ
ik0NagcMaybe thats why.JYxDck
W1m4WWhat?OIH
x2WVNo matter how small or big my dream may be, that is something I inherited from my parents. They were the roots that nurtured me and allowed me to dream. I mean, look at me, the child of a mountaineer working in a mansion. And even before all that, reading Its because of them I can read. If I must make a comparison, this one opportunity I have right now does not even come close to standing alongside the countless other ones my parents have handed me. Telling me to deny my roots and to be nurtured by another is no different from telling me to wither and die.anYPp
P33RmSilence enveloped the living room.9aFJwQX
mQ7They werent simply impressed by Shirones words He made them reflect.EyvM07R
nYyKlumph was very shocked.DnurM
fecIts not guilt. He understands the way we humans grow.F0i
yFLEven if one were to miss an opportunity right in front of their eyes, new ones would eventually turn up.FESw
CZc4However, the moment one abandons the people who helped them get to where they are, they lose everything.MrTq
VX6YACSuddenly he had this idea.WSau9
AWkMaybe he was thinking incorrectly from the start? Even without someones help, wouldnt this child eventually become a mage?5omNvEb
bEoRian, maybe it was you who was the lucky one.OJaLY
6QYIf even the honor of the Ogent family is just a passing opportunity for this childGRXq7LW
03tXwThen no one can restrain this child!z3AMK
l8kLmAfter a long time, since no one bothered to open their mouth, only then did Shirone smile.sKxf
o51tO8I am grateful for the proposal. But I cant accept it. The only ones who I can call my parents are the two people here right now.eYDb8d
qtTVincent clenched his fists hard.7R2t6
AYhyDrHe was embarrassed. He wanted to crawl under his chair and never come back up.NK9HXD4
EcP9Why feel hurt by meaningless documents? My son believes in me, a parent who has done nothing for him.jpJik
Ps7D2ShironephN
EU2Father.FcURXqV
ZiEUmVincents head hung down.wF76aYh
NlZXPlease, take Shirone as an adopted son!MBzS
OnaS7No one thought of him as a lacking parent because they, too, had a family of their own.7Tf3
L7CsfHowever, this was not a simple matter that could be solved by being persistent.q5Bg
Lj79I understand how you feel, but it cant be helped. How can I turn blind eye to Shirones heart?kRl
vUiJx4To be honest, Shirone Shirone is not actually my child.x5o343
v6BZHoney!8b9C
dK5nEyes widened after Vincents remark, but out of everyone, Shirone was the most shocked.Ac728L
ShuP4MIt wasnt because it was kept a secret, in fact, everyone in the room had thought about it at least once.aSyEvVF
vCIEShirone looked completely different from his parents. Both in appearance and physique.As3pUoQ
0WmMHowever, despite not being blood-related, for the sake of his son, Vincent was ready to give up everything.WGlh
CXDJyAWe cannot have children. Shirone is a child that was given to us by coincidence. Im sure hes a child of nobility, as you would have assumed living with him. I am not worthy of him. On the contrary, if he becomes an adopted son of a noble, its like returning him back to his original position. He wont be denying his roots.H2mhRl2
nMbiSeeing the reasoning behind his words, the gathered people thought over it.WD9HWu
gmzwsdkBut breaking their thoughts, Shirone shouted with a very hurt look.r4MQuH
4C7GPLDad!YMewDdu
d2NXUSh-Shirone.VbuPOF
BXAQAUWhat are you doing?! How could you say that without discussing it?! Youve never said anything about that before!yPLDif
gzFtIm sorry, Shirone. But since youre now grown up, to some extentMHa
mF8Do you know why I didnt ask? Because everyone only gets one father and one mother. How many parents are you going to make for me? Its to the point where Im about to have six parents because of you, father.tuaEq7
0dxGagEVincent was stunned.owc
T7bxrRpTwo of the adoptive parents, two of themselves, and two of those who abandoned Shirone. A total of six. If he was to think that way, what he was about to do to his child was ridiculous.ekgicP
oTYPIm just sad that you are giving up your dream because of mekJ3AGk
SJgWho said Im giving up on my dream? If I continue to work hard, another opportunity will surely arise! Do you know how it feels to be abandoned twice?!o7t8SLX
PpJ5DMAs soon as he saw his sons eyes fill with tears, Vincent realized his mistake.q6BsH
JOCPShirone, Im sorry! What in the world did I do? I wont ever leave you under the care of someone else. I will do everything to make your dream come true!4wn70
2cB3cDad!zDTg3f
w1G8FAs Vincent pulled him in for a firm hug, Shirone wiped away his tears and jumped into his fathers arms.VfOHf3c
S99dHow upset he must have been, a thoughtful child who didnt even express his own emotions, in fear he would hurt someone.ZxK
DBVPzpWhile the Ogent family watched with pleased faces, it was Bischoff who was particularly swayed by the scene.k3y
Am32T71He was a father who had to raise four sons and a daughter alone as his wife left without him.4ydoKK
FKSV8lBischoff quietly told Klumph.tEfsBS
QHiWI have no choice but to ask you to use a bit of your strength.lGswwf
xUpXiFYoure asking for all sorts of things from this old man. How would I use my strength? Even the scholars, who are quick-witted, are all tongue-tied under Alpheas obstinacy.TUEHQ
GLF9qQsEven though Klumph was whining about it, his expression wasnt particularly dark.p9kB
xovswThen Ill have to give an order as the family head. How about going through with a special admission? Ive heard there is an old debtVBcT
S1xHmph! Alpheas? That guy? You think he only owes me one? The problem is, hes not one to break the rules.JyJNT
HFoZSo its not possible?PaUq9v
TJfdVWell, who knows? Arent reckless tactics best used against principled men?77kfq
rOABischoff smiled silently.BZrYv
uAeRThis was because he remembered the circumstances in which he was forced to take over the family due to such reckless tactics.4z2F7J
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XCqdbjShirone stayed in the Ogent family until the day Rian left for the Swordsmanship Academy.gJ1wiiT
izdShirone, as well, did not know if his special admission would pass. But even if he were to pass, he would enter the school early next year, so he still had six months to spend with his parents.xmxdwXg
nvY0A few days later, an antique-like carriage was stationed near the main gate, waiting to depart.l9hk
7H6qiyjIt was a carriage that would take the family to the royal castle.lyX3Zv
06TRORai was already on board, and Klumph decided to meet with Alpheas first and join them later.Xj9cH
apC7YG9Rian, who did not want to say goodbye, could not hold back his tears.6rW
9OG3MAWhether it was a magic academy or a swordsmanship academy, the period of graduating from one was not specifically set.nFwikM5
ncmnIf one failed the graduation exam, getting stuck in an academy for years was not an impossibility. So if they were to split now, there was no set date as to when they could meet again.dRoBi
Gg9xKZHRian grabbed Shirones shoulder.5hi3
rpFvutiShirone, you must become a mage! Ill write you letters!kxp3P33
L2LKOkay, its not like were never seeing each other again, and we can also come back from time to time. Stop crying.aE6Ot
29tMqcIm certain you can graduate! I guarantee it!7TOOFr
OrkhReina socked him in the head.h0Mz
vg49wsFor crying out loud! Worry about yourself! Youre the one we are all worried about the most!868
HRUtHey! Im going to work hard, too, you know! Ill become the best knight and become Shirones sword.eqW3V4M
QwcOShirone believed his words and had no doubts. He was sure Rian would do well.xgLo
AAGAlthough he was no genius like Rai, he possessed things that Rai did not.TfujuJ
GW2Reina turned to Shirone and smiled.NakU
lbsPEmShirone, you dont have to worry, have fun with your family for the time being. Im sure my grandfather will get you enrolled in the academy. Hes someone who keeps his word.LxrGy
vfIDyYes. And Thank you for your help.Madjlu
IvTNv8MShirone spoke with sincerityapOepC
G6iVEven if he was friends with Rian, things wouldnt have worked out this well without Reinas support.fx1
6tSTXuqReina stared at Shirone.XjF
HEAgPcHe really is a unique child!YWs9CGr
hhWSb82At first, she only thought of him as a boy four years younger than her, but she changed her mind after the incident.6kEHvU7
LVbhkbmHe may not have grown up physically yet, but his mind was already something to marvel at.B05o4f
6UW1fXDAnd above all, the fact that Shirone was interested in her was very important.IucOJq
LPwiUwJShirone, do youau1
dhGJust as Reina was about to say something, she stopped and started laughing as she realized just how absurd the idea was.wMZMEyF
rDwBhNJust 16-years-old His future’s so bright.g36PXo
lADyWxbIf Shirone gets into the magic academy, he will meet so many talented people. And his eyes his eyes will surely changelPumAKT
eGDlMpENo, its nothing. Lets work hard, both of us. I also think you can become a mage.OX06oW
JYjYes, please take good care of Rian.7uNE
ht5kZwjHaha, dont worry. Since hes made his oath, he will do his best. I dont need to nag him.tBaiI2
b8zhhReina looked back at Shirone one more time. She waved, and got into the carriage.EmcZ
pjLGngYAs soon as the four horses stomped out, Rian opened the window and stuck his head out.Wivz3
y7630Shirone! You are the best! When you get into the magic academy, crush them all!vqaR
fC21Shirone waved his hand big.Me90
0XSjYou too! Be sure to graduate!XmW
h93Thus, his life as a worker for the Ogents ended.HMqID
bSi5jhHooo.hHPdh4U
AHbNPYxWhen he finally grasped that it was over, his heart felt a little heavy.Dat8
MHzThe Broad Way of the Ogent family, which intimidated him when he first arrived, now felt like something that wished him good luck.ydI
n0Bh63Young master, let’s go. Ill escort you home.SZt
IO9PSeeing the carriage waiting, Shirone finally realizedxQJM
vamHe was really going home.KNd90G
5YRrTvShirone bowed his head towards the Ogent familys mansion.QVw
ArIQmThank you.m8Dq
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jYV03mAlpheas Magic Academy, Noon.zinKXYX
SHWhgeDespite the fact it was class time, there were two old men who sat opposite each other, both drinking tea in the headmasters office.dJSjsU
rNucA large, blue-haired man and another who wore a gentle smile while looking out the window.5V7l
DfzAlpheas Myrhe and Klumph Ogent. Both have been friends for over 50 yearsgGuvM5
RAjThe conversation between the two had stopped over half an hour ago.ug2
PXhlTo be more specific, it was Klumph who was waiting for Alpheas answer.O5ZQQQH
eGOHe didnt care how long it took.EiV
zUfIt was Alpheas turn to answer, so Klumph was just waiting.JA3T9
SbdpEven if its from you, I cant do you any favors of that kind.Ha0sp9n
WnhVMjConsidering how long it took for such a short answer, most wouldve been frustrated by it, but Klumph just grinned.oSF
VWFaMWoHe dragged on, as if making a difficult decision, but in truth, he must have done that for showFQYQa2S
2pYBecause the Alpheas he knew was mischievous like that.7QBaJUX
lSoahEEven if its from you? Do you know how much I suffered because of you when we were young?DbeI1E
1XE9KAHAHA! For such flattery to leave your mouth, you must be in quite a hurry. But you have to know, the special admission was not made just to become a free pass for nobles. Countless requests are made every year, but most do not meet the heavy criteria.UGSk
ZppQdKeukeuh, how funny. A free pass for nobles But this is different.Cl0C
14CPgTAlpheas became slightly uneasy.C2cRu
pk9uPThe tactless and stubborn Klumphs eyes were full of mischief, warning Alpheas that whatever he was thinking of was not ordinary.UoA6
H0UqURC…What is it?WvTz1Hq
7TWpfCIm not asking you to accept some scoundrel. Its actually the opposite. He is a friend of my youngest grandson, and hes very talented. I see the young you in him.IHRCmVv
ddrRecalling his past, Alpheas eyes dimmed, as he realized that time truly did pass quickly.t1Xj
4rCBkpHmm, your youngest grandson You mean that immature and reckless Rian? Hes very much like you.xIjIyhb
Gs6l6gIKekeke! I threw him into a swordsmanship academy because hes not talented enough. Anyways, Im not here to talk about Rian. Im here to talk about Rians friend.rDiUo
MvqI0If hes that talented, why not just enroll him in the academy normally? But since youre here, I imagine theres a reason why you cant just do that.mnMhh
yTaIndeed, there is a problem. A big one. Hes not a noble.yH5qY
KPXRAlpheas eyebrows narrowed slightly. A short, but intense memory from four years ago flashed through his mind.aJAF
jsaE1No way Is he perhaps a blonde, blue-eyed boy?XHCaG
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