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

3. Personality that bites when touched (1)

“Who is that?”

A short break after running.

I asked Richard and Dylan.

“Tsk.”

Richard clicked his tongue.

Looking at the boy who hit me earlier, far away.

“Judas. The attitude of using honorifics to all seniors is good.”

Dylan said in a serious tone.

“But you can curse at that bastard in front of us.”

“Who the hell are you….”

“That bastard named Cale from Room 2.”

Richard spit and explained.

“Besides, the 3rd generation. Of all the remaining candidates, he is the one who has been with me the longest.”

“Isn’t there a senior above you at all?”

“If you don’t achieve results within two years, you will be kicked out. There are a lot of guys who went out in the middle.”

This is the first time I’ve heard of that.

“I passed the 3rd exam the other day, so there are no cheap things these days.”

“How many tests are there?”

“Uh…. How many were there?”

Dylan answered while Richard counted his fingers.

“It’s the ninth.”

“Ah.”

“However, it is useless if the lady does not like it even after passing the ninth round. Of course, no one has passed the ninth round yet.”

That means, there is not even a single escort for Elijah yet.

“Those who don’t come from are trying to last for two and a half years, but those who don’t come out in the middle.”

“Anyway, that’s a famous bastard. It’s better not to get involved. And he said he was from a county family….”

It was strange to listen to it quietly.

So, isn’t that an idiot who has been here the longest but has only passed the 3rd exam?

If this is a school, isn’t it a graded student?

‘But why are you so scared?’

“By any chance, how many tests did senior Richard pass?”

“If you go somewhere and ask me something like that, it will be a big deal. I’ll give you an answer in return for eating the cookie. I skipped until the 5th.”

So you’re saying that Richard is better?

Are you intimidated by a jockey unrelated to your skill?

What… I understand because they are children.

In fact, there are many people who are enthusiastic about such meaningless number games, even if they are not children.

‘Yes. Things that shouldn’t be touched have nothing to do with actual skills.’

I stared at Cale, then looked away.

Again, Elijah’s eyes met.

Unlike the grinning smile earlier, he had a bored expressionless expression.

‘I don’t want to tune in to the rhythm of Elijah….’

But there are spilled words, so I can’t help but correct them.

Leaving all that aside, that guy named Cale is very flirtatious.

What should I do?

Cale walked somewhere with a few of her co-workers by her side.

“Judas, where are you going?”

“I’ll wash my face and come back.”

“Come.”

I walked towards the sink.

It was in a similar direction to where Cale was going.

Activated one feature of the status window.

[Secret steps.]

*

“Did you bring what you were told to bring?”

An irritated, probing voice.

“Yes….”

A voice that timidly gave in, but still had a hint of defiance.

“Then take it out quickly. Don’t waste your time.”

“Here….”

“Let’s see. One two…. Is this all?”

“I really am. This is all the pay I received from the last mission.”

“That sucks. Did you guys write this?”

“… ….”

“Didn’t I tell you not to use it and to dedicate it all? Do you guys want to get kicked out of here?”

“Oh, no. Sorry.”

“I recently passed the 3rd test, and I can say that the final pass is just around the corner. Are you doing this because you don’t know that you’re close with the engineer in charge of section 1?”

“No….”

“Anyway, bastards, get lost. This is the last time. Did you understand?”

“Yes….”

Kale.

And it was a conversation between two other candidates.

The dark back road of the training camp that comes out a little further from the sink at the training ground.

I hid behind a wall and overheard the whole story.

***

“Huh?”

After coming out of the alleyway, Cale hesitated.

She fidgeted with her thick pockets and looked at the sink.

Several candidates were wiping sweat or quenching their thirst.

The oldest 3rd generation who has been here for over 2 years.

There was a face he had never seen before.

‘My name is… What was it?’

I only heard that he was the only cadet who passed among the applicants for the 13th class.

‘Are they from the street?’

Messy hair.

Something sloppy.

A ferocious face that seems dissatisfied.

It was a judgment based on experience.

‘That’s great.’

The guys who became candidates on the street are desperate.

I’m trying to maintain my status as a candidate no matter what.

But among them, there are those who don’t work on desperate topics.

Now that they have become candidates, those who want to remain in moderation by settling for the status quo.

Kale preyed on such lazy candidates.

‘Should I touch it?’

It’s good if it’s easy to eat.

Or not.

“Hey, there you are.”

“Yes. This is Judas in the 13th class.”

“Are you the kid who was chosen by that lady?”

“… ….”

“Oh ho. That’s great. Are you chewing on your seniors?”

“Sorry.”

“I can’t. Follow me. You seem to need an education yourself.”

Judas followed him into the alley without saying anything.

The candidates around me clicked their tongues in their hearts.

‘It’s a start again.’

But I didn’t interfere.

I didn’t know if it wasn’t for me.

It doesn’t matter who gets hit by Cale or not.

What?

Anyway, the instructor knows the situation and stands by.

Because it’s easier to keep order while fighting among themselves.

So there was even less reason for them, as candidates, to step forward.

Only one person thought differently.

***

“I don’t know since you checked in yesterday, but you shouldn’t act like that here. Understand?”

“Yes. Sorry.”

“Everyone says sorry. I’m an asshole, it’s because I’m a lot older than you. I am a 3rd gen, 3rd gen.”

As if he had great pride in his 3rd season, he said it with all his might.

“Yes. Understand.”

“Anyway, these bastards who come in these days are crazy.”

About 5 years older than me.

Anyway, that means he’s a kid too.

‘Yes. Is there any reason to say that he is a young old man?’

I listened to all the harsh words casually.

It wasn’t particularly offensive.

It’s just directionless criticism to fill up one’s self-esteem forcibly.

I just wanted to confirm one thing.

‘It’s been more than enough time to start training again.’

But no one comes looking for Kale and me.

Earlier, Cale said that she was close with a certain knight.

I thought she was bluffing, but I don’t think she’s lying at all.

She checked it out, so that’s it.

“This means that I am close with Mr. Gareum, the engineer in charge of our division. If you look good to me, you will be bad too….”

I stopped listening to Cale and looked behind him.

I shouted with my eyes wide open as if I was startled.

“My lady?”

“… What, what?!”

Cale looked behind her, startled.

The perfect gap.

I pulled my foot back and kicked it up with all my might.

Aim between the legs.

It sounds like something is breaking.

It must be because of my mood.

“No one…. Knock-?!”

Cale shrank from her words.

My shin kicked right up his groin.

The moment Cale was hit, Cale’s body floated slightly.

“Off… uh… eww….”

A lot younger than him, with a skinny body.

You can’t win head-on.

That’s why I just attacked a clear weakness.

“Ugh… under… ugh….”

Keil couldn’t even groan.

He looked up at me with sorrowful eyes while shedding tears and saliva.

I grabbed Cale by the hair and ran out of the alley.

Spacious playground.

You can see candidates in divisions 1 and 3 training according to the knight’s instructions.

I strode toward it.

One by one, I found myself.

Elijah, who was watching with a puzzled expression, also saw me.

Muffling.

She gave more strength to her hand holding the kale.

The candidates stopped training and watched me.

Then suddenly, my heart beat loud and fast.

For some reason, my legs were shaking and I felt scared.

‘This is….’

It was the reaction of my younger body.

I couldn’t back down.

I didn’t want to give in to my young and weak body.

I forcibly strained my eyes and stepped harder.

Belatedly, Instructor Beong Chin shouted.

“Your candidate! Something!”

“This is Yuda, the 13th class candidate.”

I put kale in front of them.

He suppressed his trembling breath and said confidently.

“The rulebreaker has been caught.”

At that moment, the corner of Elijah’s mouth went up.

*

“Third Candidate Kale. He made a profit by extorting money and goods from others in an unfair way.”

As an escort knight candidate, only the reward earned through a specific request is recognized.

Occasionally, we gamble on card games with each other, but we tend to turn a blind eye to it as entertainment.

But you took money from the same candidate by violence?

This is not an area to close your eyes to.

“This is clearly against the candidacy oath and life rules. I’m assuming this has been going on for a long time. Also, there is a leader who went over even knowing this.”

“Candidate Judas! How dare you say where is this place!”

The instructor glared at me with burning eyes.

This is a familiar situation.

People who don’t come forward because it’s not me.

The bystanders who tolerate injustice because it is not their own damage.

I have no intention of criticizing them.

People are inherently like that.

However, I hate things like this.

It sounds like sh*t.

If you hate injustice, what else do you need a reason for?

I know.

It takes a lot of sacrifice to justly get rid of the absurdity that has been kept as a practice without meaning.

In general, the person who led the change is not recognized.

I know everything. I’ve experienced it.

It was the same in my previous life.

I gave up on my dream because of that.

However, I have never regretted it.

It’s still the same now.

Even if I get beaten up and kicked out for this.

Even if it means giving up your life.

Even if no one takes my side, I will take responsibility alone.

I don’t want to keep my eyes open like this.

If no one speaks, shouldn’t I, too?

I am not claiming justice.

I hate this reality where everyone knows it’s wrong, but no one steps forward.

So, this is a very emotional issue.

Not for any cause or order, but only because I was displeased and disliked.

“Can you take responsibility for those words just now!”

“I will take responsibility. Would it be my life?”

“What….”

“I heard firsthand what this Kayle was saying. If so, would you understand if I point out that it’s been a while since training started and no one is looking for us? In charge of division 1, Knight Gareum.”

“How dare you… !”

“Be still.”

Elijah interrupted.

She smiled softly and whispered.

It’s a small voice, but it shook the entire playground.

“Judas. Keep talking.”

I was at a loss and the answer was delayed for a moment.

“… Thank you.”

… But, I have nothing more to say.

I squeezed it out somehow.

“This is not an issue that should be simply dismissed as friction between candidates. In a facility that trains escort knights for Lady Elijah, who should be strict, an incident occurred that would only be committed by third-rate bullying mercenaries. If Cale lied and I misunderstood Knight Gareum, I sincerely apologize.”

Gareum snorted her snort.

He seemed to think I was shrinking.

Looking at his face reminded me.

This is the knight who knelt down and threw me to the floor when I first met Elijah.

“But. Even if it’s a misunderstanding, it doesn’t change the problem. Not knowing what happened between the candidates in charge is incompetent. If you knew and neglected it, it would amount to dereliction of duty.”

“… ….”

After she finished speaking, I looked at Elijah.

Until she interjected, she was genuinely pissed off and poured out.

After that, I calmed down a bit and forcibly made up words.

It was my own reward.

Since you helped me, I promise to tune you in.

‘Are you satisfied?’

Did you understand my point of view?

Elijah smiled contentedly and nodded her head.

“Ria.”

As Elijah spoke, the red-haired maid standing next to her bowed her head politely.

Among her maids, she was always by Elijah’s side.

She is probably the highest among the maids, Elijah’s aide.

“Bring Gawain and Miguel.”

“Yes.”

The playground was quiet until her maid Leah returned.

It was filled only with uncomfortable breathing.

Among them, Elijah looked at me leisurely and smiled.

It was a doll-like smile.

Soon the maid brought the two of them.

Gawain, Commander of the Knights.

And Miguel.

A neat tuxedo, gray hair swept up, and antique glasses.

Looks like a butler.

“My lady. What are you doing?”

Elijah chinned me.

“Listen to him.”

“… ….”

Embarrassed, I belatedly explained what I said earlier.

The more they listened, the more Gawain and Miguel’s expressions wrinkled.

Keil and Gareum’s complexions gradually turned white when they saw that.

“… That is all.”

“Did you hear that?”

Elijah said with a laugh.

“Get rid of them. Has there been a spot in the depths of the miasma mine recently?”

“Yes. That’s right.”

“Send them as slaves there.”

“Ah, lady-!”

The cut is thump! Got down on her knees

Cale also crawled beside him and put her head down.

“I’m sorry. Ah, miss… ! We will never let this happen again!”

“Ah, lady… ! Forgive me once… !”

Elijah just laughed.

Miguel, the butler standing next to him, explained while grinding his teeth.

“The actions of the two ultimately amounted to a blow to the military power of the Bebel family. Interpreted, it could amount to espionage.”

“… ….”

“Gareum Diamond. And Kale Harves.”

“Yes….”

“Isn’t it strange to interpret it as a military strike against the Archduchess of Bevel sent by the House of Baron Diamond and the House of Viscount Harves?”

“… ….”

Gareum and Cale just opened their mouths as if they had nothing to say.

Belatedly, Gareum shouted.

“Sorry, I have really committed a mortal sin! Please, only the miasma mine laborer… ! Please, please think of the past when I, I, devoted myself to this, this family!”

Elijah slowly tilted her head.

The bewildered expression was like that of a curious cat.

With that pure face, ask innocently.

“Why me?”

Why should I acknowledge your hard work?

It was an extremely arrogant remark.

No one could argue with her words.

“Pull it out.”

Gawain ordered.

Several knights waiting by the side restrained Garreum and Cale.

I watched them absentmindedly walk away.

“Uh, uh uh… !”

The surroundings became noisy.

When she belatedly turned her head, there was Elijah approaching me.

Involuntarily, I laid my eyes on you.

Elijah grabbed my chin and met her eyes.

Looking at her eyes, she smiled.

“I look forward to it again.”

With that said, she left with her maid.

Gawain took over all the rest of the training.

I couldn’t really concentrate on training.

And when the training was over and we went back to the camp.

An unexpected gift has arrived from Elijah.