The Second Son of the Count Is Too Good

For a moment, Helena wondered if she had heard something wrong.

That commoner born Chun is the best student? Are you far superior to the children of the aristocrats you’ve taught me?

‘Ah, it’s because of our friendship.’

Madame Martina does not know Helena’s true nature. All I know is that teaching Luke is pure goodwill.

Then there was nothing strange about adding a little something nice to hear.

Helena’s question was answered and she smiled broadly.

“Mrs. Martina, you don’t have to.”

“Yes? What do you mean?”

“You don’t have to be considerate of me. I just want to know how much Luke has learned.”

“No. I’m not exaggerating in the slightest.”

At Helena’s words, Mrs. Martina rather firmly denied it. He said that he had never said anything made up so that others could hear it.

“Luke-sama seems to have an excellent memory and application skills. Once he taught, he followed it and never forgot. This is the first time he hasn’t corrected a single movement while teaching someone.”

“…!”

Helena almost dropped the fan in her hand. How is that possible?

His sons, or even himself, made several mistakes in etiquette education when they were young.

Even then, I was praised by teachers for being one of the best students.

But that cloth didn’t even hear any criticism?

“If you learn at the rate you are now, you can finish all the lessons in two months. You’ve got a really good new self-discipline, Mrs.”

“Ho, ho ho… don’t say anything…”

Mrs. Martina, who knew that she had called for Luke with all her heart, said a good word without any malice.

Helena barely smiled, hiding her rotting inside.

****

“It must have been a coincidence. It was a good day when it came once in a while.”

Everyone has days like that. The day when things go smoothly and the teachings are stuck in my head.

Helena convinced herself that it was just a coincidence that she had her first class on such a day.

Because otherwise there is no explanation.

‘A day or two at most. After that, the real skill will be revealed.’

Believing so, Helena continued to watch Luke’s class.

With the hope that one day we will see Luke frustrated.

But the reality was cruel.

“I need to bring the end of class earlier than I thought.”

“Yes? Why?”

“Because he learns so quickly. Once you teach him, he learns right away.”

No matter how much time passed, the words spoken about Luke were full of praise. Rather, as time passed, Mrs. Martina complained.

If you’re such an outstanding student, it’s the same no matter who teaches you. I think I will lose my confidence as a teacher.

For Helena, it was the sound of her clothes exploding.

“Your Excellency Count, your son’s class is over.”

“It’s only been a month and it’s over? Has something urgent happened to your wife?”

“No. I sincerely have nothing more to teach you.”

On the first month after all, Luke learned all manners and manners and finished the class.

Considering that the sons of nobles who listen to the word of genius generally learn about three months, it was a tremendous speed.

“Isn’t it too fast though? I don’t doubt your wife’s teachings, but in the first place etiquette is more important than learning…”

“If you’re worried, you’d better see Luke’s performance for yourself.”

When the count didn’t believe it easily, Madame Martina came with Luke.

And he showed off the most complex imperial court etiquette he had ever learned.

The count opened his eyes wide at the flawless movement.

“Huh! I can’t believe it!”

Even the Count learned the imperial court etiquette after all sorts of hardships when he was young.

It’s perfect now, but when I was immature, I made mistakes even after learning.

However, after only a few days of learning, she showed perfect manners like a court aristocrat for decades!

“I will now realize the reputation of your wife. Your teaching skills are truly amazing.”

“No. I really haven’t done anything.”

Martina waved her hand, saying that Luke did everything by himself, not humility, but for real.

After class, Mrs. Martina left the estate and gave the count a good word.

“After your two sons, you’ve gained another great person. I’m just envious that the Bernstein family has the favor of a goddess.”

“It’s a difficult word to bear.”

The count trembled with humility, but could not hide his proud feeling. What parent would hate to hear that their child is excellent?

Of course, more than the count’s joy, Helena’s mood went downhill.

“It’s a coincidence! Etiquette education just happened to fit him!”

Helena did not give up and turned her attention to other fields. Etiquette isn’t the only thing you need to learn from nobles.

equestrianism, rhetoric, history, ancient languages, philosophy, literature, mathematics and so on. Teachers were called, including all subjects that could be neglected even if they were neglected.

Even though the results were good, teachers were evaluated as harsh in their teaching methods.

“Isn’t this overkill? I don’t think our children were like this either.”

“Is Luke the same as children raised as nobles from the beginning? You don’t know where you might make a mistake, so you have to teach them strictly.”

The Count, who was a little fed up, said a word, but Helena pushed on to the end. While playing a polarizing mother who cares for her adopted children.

“Um, that’s right. I will leave it up to you.”

‘done!’

A smile of repentance formed on Helena’s lips. No matter how passionate he is about learning, he probably won’t be able to handle all of these subjects.

I deliberately set up a tight timetable, so I’m sure I’ll make a mistake somewhere.

Once the condition collapses, it gets worse like a domino.

‘And the teachers I’ve chosen aren’t the ones who take care of each student’s physical condition.’

Of course, he would continue to drag Luke and continue the class, and harsh criticism would continue in all classes. Isn’t that a perfect plan?

Helena’s prediction was that it would last for a fortnight at most.

And expectations were miserably broken.

“I’ve never seen such an outstanding person in my entire life.”

“It seems that the word genius is reserved for His Excellency’s self-restraint.”

“Why don’t you put your will to study at all?”

Luke digested all the studies. The tight timetable was also meaningless.

It was all because I finished much earlier than expected and rested comfortably.

Countless teachers praised him, but the count was delighted without knowing Helena’s speed.

“It was good that I left it to you. I am very happy that you are taking such good care of Luke.”

“…of course it’s what I have to do.”

The corners of her lips trembled as she smiled. It was obviously done to harass the bastard, but isn’t his reputation only growing more and more?

After closing her eyes for a moment, Helena decided to use her last resort.

“Honey, there is only one subject left for Luke now.”

“You mean theology.”

“This time, I have a teacher in mind. I want to ask for your permission.”

“I already entrusted it to you, so permission? There is something wrong.”

“yes. He’s someone you don’t like.”

The count’s face hardened at the name that came out of Helena’s mouth.

****

A few days later, someone invited to Count Bernstein’s family got off the carriage. At first glance, an old priest who seems kind.

But there was fear in the eyes of the servants who saw him, and contempt in the eyes of the knights.

Only Helena welcomed the old priest.

“Welcome, Sir Mathias.”

“hahahaha. Thank you for welcoming this old man so warmly.”

“Don’t be so lowly. There is no one who does not know the name of the sir who devoted himself to the Order.”

As Helena said, there was no one who didn’t know him here. Mathias Merino. One of the most famous paladins in the Order.

And the representative personage of the radical Heretic Questioner.

He was well-known by the nickname ‘Mathias of the Red Hammer’ because of his merciless hammer-wielding personality when judged to be an enemy of God.

“I never thought I would be educating the children of the Bernstein family. It was something I could never have imagined just a few days ago.”

At Mathias’ words, the knights around him nodded involuntarily. Churches that influence the secular world with the power of faith, and nobility, which is the power of the secular world itself.

Although they coexisted out of necessity, their relationship with each other was not very good. Especially if you are a fanatic like Matthias.

Naturally, the Count strongly objected when he first brought it up.

– Nonsense! How do you call such a fanatic!

-Think carefully. Still, he is a person whose influence and position cannot be ignored. Even though it’s radical, you’ve made a lot of achievements, right?

-He has done as many crazy things as his achievements.

When Mathias thought something suspicious, he would beat down commoners who stood in his way, and would recklessly enter nobles and search their territories.

Of course, no one likes a guy like that. Even the church once considered excommunication apart from faithfulness.

But, to his dismay, there was really something in the area that Mathias considered suspicious. Demon worshipers, warlocks, and even necromancers.

There were many innocent victims during the search, but in the end, he was also the one who saved ten times more than that.

– Still, thanks to his achievements, he has a lot of supporters. What would happen if such a person became Luke’s teacher? Luke will have a strong support in the church, and the relationship between the church and the Bernstein family will improve.

-But if Mathias doesn’t like Luke…

– He’s a kid who has never let us down. You don’t have to worry about that.

– Whoa. If so, do as you wish.

The count allowed it even though he couldn’t stop worrying until the end. Until now, Helena’s teaching method had never been wrong.

It was a ridiculous misunderstanding, but thanks to that, I was able to call Mathias.

Helena hid her feelings and asked Mathias with a smile.

“Sir Mathias, please lead Luke well. I am a child who has never encountered anything about theology.”

“Is it possible? If it is to deliver the word of the goddess, I will do my best with the determination to burn myself.”

“And this is only for Sir Mathias…”

Helena whispered softly in Mathias’ ear.

“Actually, I think our Luke has no faith.”

“What!? How in the world is that…!”

“Shhh. Your voice is too loud.”

Mathias, his face burning red, barely kept his mouth shut. It wasn’t for Luke’s sake, but for Helena, who was entrusted with her education.

If the lack of faith becomes public opinion, you may be accused of being an enemy of the church or excommunicated.

“That’s why I’m so worried lately that I can’t sleep at night. Lord Matthias, please tell the child the greatness of the goddess.”

“Of course! I must thoroughly engrave the words of the goddess on my children!”

Helena suppressed a laugh at Matthias’s frantic expression. I sprinkled rice cakes with this. The rest is just waiting for the fish to be caught.

‘It’s okay to be influenced by the zealous teaching and leave for the church, or it’s okay to rebel and be stamped into the church. Even if I strike a balance, I’ll just be criticized as halfway.’

I hoped it would be the first or second if possible. The first is that you will never see them again, and the second is that your life will come and go.

Helena got a good night’s sleep and waited patiently for the results to come out.

****

A few days later, Helena received a report from a maid who rushed in.

“Sir Matthias and he are quarreling with each other?”

“Yes, madam. It’s not serious.”

What happened! If the two of you are arguing, it’s likely something to do with Luke.

Helena immediately got ready to go out and headed to the office.

As the maid said, the two of them were arguing with each other outside in a loud voice.

“Your Excellency, this is God’s will!”

“You mean it! Stop talking nonsense!”

“It is also for self-control!”

“You said he didn’t want it!”

When the prediction turned out to be true, a big smile appeared on his face. I tried to manage my expression even by looking at the servants around me, but it just didn’t work out the way I wanted.

“Sometimes you need a parental decision for your child!”

“I don’t think the child will be happy if I forcefully send him to the church.”

“Your Excellency Count!”

“stop! This story is over!”

Hearing the celebratory order, Helena quickly moved away from the door. Listening to the conversation, it seemed that Matthias had sent Luke to the Church.

Seeing that he refused, he probably didn’t say he wanted to go because he was moved.

‘Because he has no faith, he seems to have taken him to the church to fix his brain.’

If that’s the case, it’s the side that was stamped on the church. At the same time Helena quickly covered her laughter with a fan, Mathias stormed out of the door.

As he was waiting in the corner, Mathias appeared with a red face.

“Sir Mathias, what happened?”

“ma’am!”

Seeing Helena’s face, Mathias opened his eyes and approached. Her desperate gestures seemed to be asking for help.

“Welcome! Could you say something to your husband?”

“Is it because of our Luke?”

“That’s right!”

“What the hell did our Luke do?”

When Helena asked in a worried tone, Mathias sighed.

“It is difficult to put into words. I have taught you that self-control is indeed…”

“yes. Please speak”

“I was convinced that he was indeed the one sent down by the Goddess.”

“…?”

Helena, unable to understand Mathias’ words, blinked blankly. what did you say now?

“A long conversation showed that the son-in-law was not unrepentant. Serving the Goddess with a wonderful perspective, her deep understanding was such that even the priests of the Order could not easily follow her.”

“…”

“If your child becomes the sword of the church, you will truly be known as the personification of the goddess. It will surely remain in history and be referred to as light for over a thousand years.”

“…”

“Foreseeing that future, I invited him to come to the church, but my son rejected my offer because he was too humble. I was so saddened that I told His Excellency, but he adamantly refused!”

Having said that, Mathias sighed deeply. It looked like someone who lost a chest full of jewels in their hands.

“Of course, even if you are in the world, your name will be known enough, but as a servant of the church, it is very unfortunate. So, please tell your wife, Mrs. The place where self-restraint truly resides is in the church.”

Matthias repeatedly asked Helena and went away. She didn’t say anything and just stood there blankly.

The maids couldn’t even speak in such a miserable atmosphere. And after a while, Helena’s body slowly fell backwards.

dump

“Kyaaa lady! The madam has collapsed!”

“Sah, call the priest! Right Now!”

Around the time when a mess was brewing up above. Luke was sipping tea leisurely in his room.

Next to the teacup, the textbooks from the previous class were strewn about.

Luke laughed as he fluttered the theology textbook wet with tears of emotion.

“It’s chewing gum.”