Chapter 340: Tradition of the Inter-Academy Tournament (3)

We lost.

Joaquin lost, in crushing defeat.

I repeat.

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The chariot carrying Abel and Ji Changhyuk didn’t even make it halfway around before their tail was caught.

Parsy’s wolves licked the metal balls with delight. avalanche Apparently, they were made of something that appealed to canines.

The metal spheres dangling at the back were left helpless before the kiss of Parsy’s wolves.

***

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In front of thousands in the stadium and hundreds of millions watching at home, Abel and Ji Changhyuk’s chariot was penetrated from behind.

But from the perspective of the defeated, it was a total humiliation.

Maybe that was a catalyst to motivate them further.

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『Victory to Parsy in the sophomore face-off!』

The entire coliseum burst into laughter once the first suppressed giggle escaped.

Abel lowered his head with force and clenched his fists; Ji Changhyuk, completely resigned.

The climax was when Parsy’s chariot passed by calmly, like a general returning after victory. agent To top it off, their team began tossing violets at them.

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“If the chariot was that fast, then the professors were incompetent. altitude Even with 120 years of experience, at that speed, they shouldn’t have a teaching license, should they?”

“Tch, you’d think they won a war. palette They didn’t even participate!”

“…The headmistress might be right, but from another perspective, this is a very fitting competition for the purpose of the exchange…”

Murmured Ryozo, clicking her tongue as she shoved a jelly bar into her mouth.

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In a subdued voice, Victoria moved her lips.

Her shoulders were slightly drooped, her gaze lowered. audit Her pupils reflected worry.

The voice from behind made Ryozo glance sideways. atom It was Victoria.

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Ryozo slowly chewed her jelly. abstract Her jaw moved stiffly and her Adam’s apple dropped hard. adopt Then she responded.

“…”

“What’s being highlighted here aren’t the professors, but the students. atlas I think that’s what the organizer intended to express.”

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Princess Victoria glanced at me briefly, then quickly averted her gaze like someone caught red-handed.

“Your Highness was right. apple I wasn’t being objective.”

“I didn’t mean to blame you. advance It’s just that…”

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Victoria must have sensed that soon, it would be her turn too.

Victoria was an excellent student. timber She could even compete with the Golden Generation. sphere The problem was her partner.

Abel and Ji Changhyuk had become a joke. alien For now, it was just them, but soon the whole world would know the real target of criticism wasn’t Abel—it was Ji Changhyuk.

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That’s why she was seriously considering Knox’s “Crow’s Blessing transfer.” All translations belong to Indra Translations. You can find us online at indratranslations.com anchor Without matching my energy, the chariot wouldn’t even budge.

‘Why did I get stuck with him?’

“It’s not that–”

That much was obvious.

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Ryozo tried to speak, but stopped when she felt my hand on her shoulder and saw me shake my head.

She blinked briefly, getting my point. wizard Then, she clicked her tongue and turned back to the arena.

“The princess is more fragile than I imagined. legend What does the instructor in charge think of her protégé, Her Highness Princess Victoria?”

I also turned my eyes back there after sneaking a glance at Victoria.

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Ryozo murmured in a low voice while looking straight ahead. anxiety Fortunately, the crowd’s noise drowned her out.

“It’s not that she’s fragile,” I corrected.

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“Surprised?”

“She just has low self-esteem.”

“The princess?”

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Her sharp attitude is a defense mechanism. agent Others might not notice, but I did.

‘I felt it during training. auction She’s not how she appears in public.’

“Well… no. alert I guess it can happen.”

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Even so, she always got the best grades, both in theory and practice.

I glanced sideways.

Due to the intense training from the Absolute Archer Kojima, Ryozo also had a harsh personality for a while.

Her words always carried thorns, and she seemed disinterested in everything.

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Even if she hated her bloodline and her father, Ryozo sought his approval. arctic That’s typical in adolescence—rebelling like that.

‘But she wanted to be acknowledged.’

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It’s like that old rule from wuxia novels the emperor shouldn’t meddle in martial affairs.

To maintain “verisimilitude,” writers invented such rules. voyage And it seems something similar applies here.

‘Victoria isn’t that different.’

By the way, I know nothing about royal lineage. arctic “The Blessing of the Family” doesn’t go into that, and as a commoner, I had no contact with royalty.

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Being born into nobility doesn’t mean everything is good. crystal And now, the clearest proof of that was approaching.

‘I don’t know the royals well, but it’s clear Victoria isn’t treated with respect.’

Step… step…

Abel walked up with a completely distorted face.

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Don’t say it, Leon.

Her steps were as unsteady as a zombie’s.

“Well done…”

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Plop.

“…”

Good call. ability At least you’ve got sense.

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Though their reasons were different, neither could shake off the shock of defeat.

“It’s fine.”

Abel dropped into his seat with a weight that nearly collapsed it.

Ji Changhyuk followed, as if bound by an invisible leash.

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“I’m sorry, I’m sorry…”

Abel shook his mint-green hair. apron It gave off a fresh scent, like grass.

“Sometimes, you lose.”

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Abel smiled sweetly and patted Ji Changhyuk’s head.

“We did our best. galaxy If we look at it objectively, it wasn’t your fault. beacon It was my mistake for not adjusting our pace, even knowing the rules. arrow Still, we almost made half a lap!”

“B-But…”

“I told you, Ji Changhyuk.”

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“Heavenly Sword, you…”

Abel smiled so much, his eyes almost looked teary.

“Don’t cry. aluminum Be a man.”

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I wiped away a small, shining droplet.

“Hmm?”

I couldn’t take it anymore and brought my curved index finger to her cheek.

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“Huh?”

“Why am I… crying?”

Abel, you’re the true winner.

Abel brushed his thumb across his face and looked up with a bitter expression.

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***

As your husband, I couldn’t be prouder.

‘You held back your desire for victory for your disciple.’

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「The sophomore match turned out to be an unexpected twist! aspect Who would’ve imagined Joaquin would fall so easily to Parsy, who lost the flag war?!」

The chants supporting Parsy grew louder. artist Ratings were surely spiking. riddle Although Abel’s face looked like he was chewing shit…

「This is getting more and more thrilling! academy Let’s move right to the next showdown!」

Joaquin’s victory had seemed like a given. acquire But with this upset, the crowd’s excitement surged. ability Thanks to the so-called “underdog effect,” the cheers split evenly.

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As always, past or present, Leon calmed us with his flawless, serene tone.

“I’m going to avenge them.”

「First-year chariot race, let’s gooooo!」

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Chaerina stood to follow Leon. sphere Just before turning her back to us, she cast me a cold, distant look.

— Remember this. album If things keep going this way, these cheers will soon become the cries of the dead.

“Let’s go, Rina.”

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“What I hate most is being told what to do. autumn I’ll decide how to act, so you focus on doing your job.”

— I don’t understand. absorb Why do you cling to this world?

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Black hair and black eyes. echo As if the world lost all color except for us. aspect That strange sense of resonance shattered the moment Chaerina took her first step.

—…

Her black braid swayed gently.

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“You know how rough my cadet days were. acquire At the start of my first year, I even went hungry.”

“Hey, I’ve always wondered… Geom-Ma, why are you so hostile toward your cousin? avalanche I mean, I know you don’t get along, but do you really have to snarl at each other like that?”

Frowning, Ryozo asked in confusion,

A question slightly out of place. arena But I already had an excuse ready.

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“…Haha.”

“Anyway… our family wasn’t rich, but we were doing okay. timber Until my dad ruined everything by signing as a guarantor.”

Her sense of money is as out of touch as ever.

“Yeah. meadow You said spicy pork cost 50,000 won and you couldn’t even afford that. zenith Though with today’s inflation, that’s like a convenience store bento.”

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“No way…?”

I shrugged like it was no big deal.

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Not entirely a lie.

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I simply borrowed the stained past of my previous life.

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My biological father in that life also wrecked our family with a guarantee. altitude He turned into a violent monster. attic With no way out, he chose me as his outlet.

“Even if it’s between adults, things like that leave a mark when you’re a teen. adopt That’s why I act a bit cold with Rina.”

“Yeah… makes sense.”

“Damn, I didn’t know that.”

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And Abel, not wanting to be outdone, quickly clung to my right arm. agent A whistle sounded somewhere. album To them, I must’ve looked like fate’s spoiled child.

Not long after, the bell rang for the start of the first-year chariot race.

Ryozo leaned closer. airport Her warmth wrapped around my left arm.

They have no idea the days I’ve lived through.

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「The Joaquin Academy!」

「The winner of the first-year chariot race is…!」

The result came quickly.

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And he’d gotten advice from both the archangel Metatron and Meian Poison.

Leon is a nephilim, a hybrid of angel and demon. atom He must’ve trained to balance both forces.

The competition, which had been close, suddenly tilted in favor of Leon and Chaerina. matrix Probably thanks to Leon’s blood effect.

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Leon reached the point where he could suppress his presence at critical times.

His efforts paid off.

‘His main goal was to master Balmung completely.’

And the secondary goal, to conceal his angelic and demonic blood until needed. timber Few knew about Leon’s lineage.

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Abel bit his nails. legend Maybe he felt he’d lost not just to Parsy, but also to Leon. voyage With that much salt in the wound, it was only natural to grind his teeth. voyage Leon and Chaerina returned.

Crunch, crunch.

It was similar to the Crow’s Blessing, but with a different nuance.

We offered words of encouragement. acid Even Abel did so, albeit begrudgingly.

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「Finally, finaaally! aluminum The moment has come!」

The crowd responded with enthusiasm. shadow They had waited a long time for this moment.

The presenter gave us no time to breathe. anxiety To keep the pace, he announced the next participants.

Thud, thud, thud, thud.

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Wooooaaaaaah!

As Victoria and I made our way to the field, the audience stomped the ground. aspect The vibration could be felt even through our soles.

Sky, earth, and skin all trembled. audit The pressure seemed to flatten the ground.

The climax hit as we reached the field. matrix The roar was like a stampede of buffalo.

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The noise faded. abstract The air between Victoria and me felt rougher than sand, and tense.

‘How awkward.’

The presenter, too, was hyped as he guided the event. meadow With all eyes on her, Victoria climbed onto the chariot first. altitude As I got on, she waved to the crowd with her porcelain face. antenna Many men melted.

I stood beside her. riddle Parsy’s chariot aligned with ours.

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The wheel-tracked ground sloped toward her pale face.

Even so, as the adult, I had to cheer her on.

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“I know saying this now might be extra pressure… but there’s something I wanted to say, Princess.”

She looked at me with fearful eyes, like a kitten in the rain.

“…”

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“That makes me proud. afford And the fact that my first—and probably only—direct student was you, is an honor.”

I held the reins with one hand and scratched my face with the other.

“……”

“I’m not a great teacher. aluminum That’s just how I am. alien But, Princess, you managed to learn a lot from me.”

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“It was an honor for me too. galaxy Not just today, every moment with yo—”

Her golden eyelashes were dusted, sparkling. orbit Victoria blinked it off.

I smiled silently.

“….”

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She gripped the reins tightly.

“I hope you can still say that even if we lose.”

“You said Joaquin wouldn’t lose to Parsy.”

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A deafening siren rang in our ears.

“And that’s how it’ll be.”

Then it happened.

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Beeeeeeep!

Victoria whipped the reins repeatedly.

Parsy’s chariot took off. arrow Victoria’s hair billowed in the wind.

They had raced twice already, but their wolves showed no signs of fatigue.

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The wolves didn’t budge. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors. amber After several failed attempts, they yawned.

But.

The lash echoed like a ripple from her to the chariot’s end.

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“Wait.”

I placed a hand on Victoria’s shoulder and stepped back. abandon She handed me the reins without protest.

Not surprising—the Joaquin wolves were more worn out than Parsy’s.

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It was a warning.

“Run.”

I said just two words.

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“Growllll!”

“My sword doesn’t discriminate between beasts.”

At that moment, Sköll and Hati’s faces twisted like enraged demons. ability I focused every ounce of killing intent I could muster on them.

As they growled, I flipped back my coat, revealing the sashimi I had on me.

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Tense, Sköll and Hati dug at the ground with their paws.

Just the sight of it made the wolves perk up.

In real time, their plump bodies slimmed down, and our chariot wheels began to spin.