Became an Academy Self-Inflicted Blackmailer

189 – Just before the journey (1)

The Three Kings, the devil of reverse heaven. How many people are there for the subjugation?

‘For now, me.’

Of course, I was included. I wouldn’t say it was a grudge relationship, but there were a lot of things indirectly involved.

So to speak, like seeds of evil.

That guy touched the flugel. This is definitely something that should not be forgiven.

If you look at her, it’s hers that I touched before I knew her…….

‘Well, that’s none of my business.’

Actually, I am not Tsumei, so there was no reason to feel any new anger at the fact that he caused the death of Celestial Dragon Celine.

The dragon was like her older sister to Tsumei, and the de facto mother of her Flügel, although she loathed the demon that caused her death-.

That’s because she’s Flügel’s mother, and I can’t really feel much about the death of an individual named ‘Seline’.

In other words, Bahamut’s death is the same. That guy was deceived by the Dragon Emperor, so he earned about 30% of his own money.

[…] ….]

Suddenly, it seemed like I heard a deep, silent sound in my head that wasn’t Dante’s, but that of a black lizard, or it seemed like I couldn’t hear it at all.

Of course, it wasn’t something I had to worry about. Whatever?

‘Don’t worry, old man. I will still take revenge on you.’

After speaking briefly to myself, I quickly escaped from the world of images.

After Carsilion, the embodiment of the emptiness of life, expressed great interest and joy in me, I did not have time to deal with him who was suffering from depression.

Anyway, the second participant in the subjugation naturally becomes our Tsumei.

In fact, he is the person with the greatest power and deserves to hate the demons of the heavens, including the Dragon Emperor.

And she hoped that her nephew, Flügel, would not participate in this fight…….

Anyway, there is no way Yongyong, armed with that rebellious spirit, would grant such a request.

Flügel was also scheduled to fight against the devil with the body of a golem.

She, who inherited Celine’s Dragon Heart, will not hold her back either.

‘First of all, the confirmed number of people is three, me, Tsumei, and Flügelo.’

At that point, I rested my chin for a moment and let out a short sigh.

Originally, the three of us would have had to move.

The reason I have the motivation to move to catch the demon of the reverse sky is because I know very well what will happen when that demon descends on the continent in its entirety.

Because of Celine’s matter, there are only two dragons who hate the demon of the heavens as much as the dragon emperor.

In other words, others were not necessarily like that.

For example, Eve was like that.

I thought about my older sister for a moment and then frowned slightly at her expression.

Of course she was not a weak person either.

The power of blood reached its highest level through the process of continuously absorbing my blood.

In addition, he had considerable combat experience through battles with the Majin, including the mountain forces of Yeongsan.

Now, it is safe to say that she is the vampire Eve I know, in the final stage of her growth.

Perhaps it may even surpass the limits of what can be realized with Yongje’s game ‘like that.’

‘…… As expected, I feel sorry for you.’

But that didn’t mean my expression would relax.

Isn’t that right?

From the beginning, as I said, she didn’t have any regrets about the devil in the reverse sky.

There is no such thing as a grudge relationship.

It’s not like you’re pretending to take on a cause like me.

At least, I almost got killed by that demon during this battle…….

If that’s the case, is there any need for her to go to the other world and the dirty land of the Nine Heavens, which is infested with crazy demons?

If she hadn’t been able to control her frozen Hwaryeong, and more precisely, the Shirong Corps, I would have been completely opposed to her accompanying me.

The reason is, needless to say, it is dangerous. Because this is a journey to deal with the Three Kings.

Still, in the few days since she returned to the academy, she has brought up her story once or twice.

There is no need to overdo it. It was a cliché, but if she seemed to feel that such words were really burdening her, she planned to ask Eon Hwaryeong to just hint.

It may be a bit dangerous, but the possibility of Eonhwaryeong betraying is not high.

However, Eve kindly shook her head.

-I’m fine, little brother.

Because of that, for a moment, really a moment, I thought to myself, ‘Is he really worried about me?’

I was excited for a moment because I thought she thought of me this deeply.

-…… I was a little angry too. To Brother Jerome, and also to the devil of heaven who prevented me from even having a proper conversation with Brother Jerome.

The truth was quite different. She completely shattered my illusions.

In a very serious tone.

I couldn’t help but change my expression at those few words she said.

Even if it wasn’t like that, I checked her expressions in the carriage on the way back.

Of course, Jerome’s death seems to have been quite a shock to her.

Even though the Emperor appears to be an experienced person, Lucius seemed to have known Jerome’s secret for a long time, so he looked relieved.

In the end, Eve was probably the only member of this royal family who suffered a great shock.

If you look at the details, it was something that happened really suddenly.

He just moved to save Lucius, and the only enemy he had thought of until then was the Duke.

No matter what possibilities she had in mind, Jerome’s appearance was something she could not have predicted.

In the meantime, as I said, I broke up with Jerome without even having a conversation.

Yes. In the form of permanent death.

Now that you understand the situation, you probably understand that he deserves to die.

According to Lucius, Jerome killed their mother.

But there was a relationship built. Even if it was false, there was a connection.

It’s inevitable that it won’t be confusing.

Even if you maintain a reasonable level of composure, wouldn’t you still be in a very bitter state of mind?

At least I thought so…….

-So, that’s what I mean.

Such bitterness turned into anger and was soon transferred to the ‘devil’ who was treating Jerome as her contractor.

Eve spoke to me, who was speechless, with a faint smile.

-Let’s go together, little brother.

I couldn’t respond to that one word.

I just nodded my head weakly.

Her smile looked so painful at the time that I didn’t even notice that at some point the name she used to call me changed?

‘Hmm.’

I stopped thinking about the crown prince for a moment and shifted my thoughts to another direction.

Eve used to call me ‘junior’. She only called me by name a few times.

At the point when he recognized me as the opposite s*x, he seemed hesitant to call me his younger brother…….

‘…… ‘Umm.’

What does it mean that that has now changed? What is it hinting at? ….

You’ve already lost your temper and caused an accident once, so now you’re saying you don’t care if he’s your younger brother?

It was unknown, but it felt a little creepy.

I guess it’s a kind of creepy feeling that I don’t really hate.

Likewise, perhaps because I had a history of losing my temper once, I felt like I, too, had opened my eyes in a strange way without really knowing why.

…… I need to control myself.

Anyway. In that sense, there are five people in the subjugation party, including the duo of Yongyong and I. No, it was going to be a total of five people and one demon.

Yes, it was. There was only one more party member.

Three Kings, the devil of devastation.

An existence equivalent to Yeokcheon.

Nevertheless, she lost the war fought by Yeokcheon and went into exile on the continent, and now she has regained some of her strength and is looking forward to the revenge match.

Even if they fight again, it will probably be meaningless as the difference in power between ranks is obvious…….

The important thing was that she would sympathize with us and deal with the devil of the reverse sky.

More than anything else, the secret to dimensional travel was in her head.

This means that we, as her, cannot abandon her.

How strange.

“… ….”

At that moment, I suddenly burst out of the thought I had been in a little deep in.

I felt a familiar presence.

And, as it so happened, it was the presence of a girl I was just trying to remember.

So, this is a girl who has a very bad relationship with the last party member, Yurin’s demon.

The name of the girl who lost someone like her family at the hands of Yurin was Aria Ten.

She, who was no one else, soon came and stood in front of me with calm steps.

Her wrist was being held by Beatrice.

Like handcuffs.

No, is it a rope?

“…… ?”

I paused for a moment and glanced at the two girls in turn.

I was wondering what kind of situation this was.

‘…… Ah.’

And then, a beat later, I realized that at the point where Beatrice and Aria’s bare skin touched, a small divine power was pulsating.

There was no energy for recovery.

Rather than that, perhaps it is a feeling for stability of mind and body and for extinguishing heightened emotions?

Aria’s mental image still seemed very complicated and confusing.

I tried to calm down the pity that was almost evident on my face.

This is because I thought that such behavior itself was disrespectful towards her.

Of course, Aria couldn’t have noticed that I was looking at her with those eyes, so she just responded with a lonely smile.

After a moment of hesitation, Aria opened her mouth to me.

“Dante.”

“…… Uh.”

I answered briefly. Somehow I felt like I knew what she was going to say.

Actually, there is only one business at this point.

I didn’t say anything and waited for her to continue.

Aria smiled at me in the quiet silence.

And that’s what I’m saying.

“Take me with you too.”

He added that, if possible, he would like to watch the demon of Yurin in person.

For this trip to Nine Heavens, please allow me to accompany you.

It was a moment when I hesitated to answer and slightly pursed my lips.

“Hmm.”

Suddenly, an intentional coughing sound was heard from the side. I turned my head.

There, Riche was shrugging her shoulders as if she had no choice if this happened.

“As a bonus, I will also follow you.”

“… ….”

“I have no intention of sending you and Aria to that terrible land of demons without taking any action.”

I told her that Aria and her companionship had already been confirmed, and that I wouldn’t listen to any unnecessary concerns or objections from her, so just nod my head.

It was as if he was saying that, an expression that seemed confident and determined.

I said, “I’m not leaving without taking any action, Tsumei is going with me, and Aria and I aren’t weak,” So I suppressed the words I was about to say at the top of my throat.

Not only was it not a look in her eyes that could be persuaded by such a few reasonable words, but more than anything, her existence was nothing short of the most effective tactical weapon for the devils.

A saint was such a being.

He was an apostle of the goddess who possessed such power.

I opened my mouth without saying a word, and eventually sighed.

I can completely understand Aria’s position, but why are you…… ?

I thought for a moment about what to say, then burst into laughter and reluctantly said something that attacked her.

“It seems like you like me a lot, Richie.”

“… ….”

“Is this what it feels like to not be able to let go of the man you love…… ?”

Actually, this was just a joke. The intention itself was a joke.

At my words, Beatrice blushed slightly and turned her head.

“…… Don’t be flattered just because I confessed to you a few times. Do you want to get hit?”

And when she says those words, her eyes are so shaken compared to her harsh tone.

It did not boast a very intimidating effect.

I lightly shrugged her shoulders, and Beatrice bit her lip slightly, looking somewhat defeated.

Moreover, Aria, who was caught between me and her…….

“You people have become so serious… …. Did you really have to make the girl’s feelings more complicated at a time like this? … ?”

I can’t really put it into words, but he was touching his forehead with an expression that was difficult to describe, like a subtle, crying, smiling expression.

Beatrice and I were startled and quickly began to comfort her.