(EP-47.2) Method #4

    047 – Correct Way #4

    Bwa.

    Then, as if he had finally made a decision, the brown robed old man with a large nose said.

    “These letters are the legacy of King Solomon.”

    “Are you talking about the Demon King Angmar?”

    “Yes. You are a citizen of Angmar, so you should know this better, right? Those letters are the product of wisdom that has gone beyond human comprehension and reached the level of Divine.”

    The blue robed old man, who was trimming his nails, added.

    “By interpreting his legacy, something left behind by the only person that managed to reach Rank 10, perhaps one would even learn to incorporate the ‘truth’ into their body.”

    The white robed old man continued that thought.

    “We are called the Sages of the High Road. In our 120+ years of life, we have experienced many. Sir Theo Gospel. I, Hynax, can see why you came to Ark.”

    “I’m not testing you, but may I know your guess?”

    “Queen Aira is already a finished vessel. To be honest, our Church has nothing more to teach. However, if, there is something she could learn-.”

    The white robed old man who called himself Hynax suddenly pointed a thumb to where his heart would be.

    “It would be this, wisdom and goodness of the heart. Do you not want to teach it to the Queen and make her a truly wise Queen?”

    “.......”

    Humans tended to shut their mouths when they were caught off guard.

    I was taken aback by the sudden revelation of my master plan and had to pause. How were they able to discover the thing I’d toiled so hard for that quickly?

    They indeed deserved the title of a Sage...

    Just then, the White Robed Sage continued.

    “Sir Theo, I don’t think you are as evil as the rumors circulating around make you to be. Rather, your works are worthy of praise.”

    Respect... This was the first time I heard such a word being said towards me. This made me so embarrassed, as if hot water had touched my butt.

    “Great Sage thinks too highly of me...”

    “No. To be able to bring the Queen here is impossible and even unthinkable. It’s something that cannot be achieved easily, yet you did it in the end. You were the only one who could do it!”

    “Yeah, Queen Aira doesn’t even look at us nor the invitations that Ark sends every year, let alone think about attending the Academy.”

    “It makes me wonder how you were able to get her here.”

    “Hate!”

    “Sir Pelto says you are great.”

    Four colorful old men were praising and encouraging me.

    This made me feel that what I’d been doing so far was the right thing.

    My heart, that was like a hedgehog with thorns, softened a little.

    Whoosh.

    At that moment, the old man in blue offered me something. It was the robe and dark brown school uniform worn by the male students of Ark.

    “Since Nymphs are stylish, this will suit you well. The Board of Directors warmly welcomes you and Queen Aira!”

    A lot of things happened, but anyway, I managed to become a student safely!

    * * *

    “Theo, you’re later than I thought...”

    After getting out of the boardroom, I saw Aira sitting in front of the door and waiting for me.

    “To make your Queen wait... This disloyalty is punishable.”

    Looking over, I could see that Aira now had a brooch on her shoulder with the symbol ‘2’ in Roman letters. It must mean that Aira’s Rank became 2nd as soon as she entered the Academy.

    Of course, it was natural... Simply amazing...

    “Have you already achieved second place? That’s great!”

    “If I wanted, it would have been no problem taking the lead.”

    ... That was true.

    But if Aira was second, who ranked first?

    Anyway, that was not important right now.

    “However, Your Majesty, a private room would mean a personal space. How can Aira-nim and I share the same room? And since this is the Church’s facility, it would be impossible for men and women to live together.”

    Aira gently smiled at my question. Even though I knew her well and had been with her for so long, my heart still couldn’t help but flutter a little. She was already incredibly beautiful to begin with, but her smile made her stand out even more...

    “Theo, it’s been a long time since I know things that you don’t!”

    “... Is there something I am not aware of?”

    “Yes! I personally found out that many benefits were given to those given a private room! Here, you can see it in detail.”

    Aira then handed me something.

    It was a small scroll.

    ‘Information On Dormitory Premium Room Service.’

    There were instructions on how to use the private room, and even things that reminded me of a luxurious hotel service...

    Seriously, private swimming pool?

    Royal Training Room!?

    It was at this time that Aira’s black fingernail pointed at a line.

    “When registering a pet, you can enter and foster it after some consultation...? Are you talking about this?”

    “Yes. If I go to the Management Office and register Theo as my pet, we will be able to live in the same dormitory!”

    ... No, I could tell that was not going to work.

    And just as expected...

    “What!? Her Majesty Aira, you want to designate a person as a ‘pet’!?”

    A female employee of the dormitory Management Office frowned at the ridiculous request. Her face, which was red in embarrassment, seemed to be saying, “Are you kidding me right now?”

    Of course, Aira did not back down either.

    “I am the Queen. Are you saying you won’t listen to me? You know that the Angmar Kingdom is the largest supporter of the Church, right?”

    “But rules are rules! Pet ‘animals’ are limited to four-legged ‘animals’. In the case of two-legged ‘animals’, only those with wings are included!”

    “If that’s the case, then it’s no problem. Theo is good at anything. He can easily walk on all fours!”

    ━Did you hear that? Walk on all fours...

    ━What, I’m scared... What the hell did he do with the Queen?

    ━I thought he looked normal, but the rumor about him being the Demon Monk is true after all...

    My eyes darkened as I watched this mess unfold.

    When I got Aira into the Academy, I thought the hardest part was finally over.

    But why was I feeling that this was just the start?

    ‘That’s right.’

    This, was simply the beginning of my hardship...

    [T/N: Exams still ongoing, here’s an ILLUSTRATION we had commissioned (here) it’s in discord since Google drive no longer work, google banned the last one I posted]

    Edited by: faker and gargnaveen