Chapter 61: Revenge Part 2/2

And so, the lively lunch continued until half the afternoon had passed, at which point they finally began to settle down. Breman: —gentlemen, it’s about time I handed out your missions. At that, the men turned from normal diners to soldiers ready to receive their orders. Breman: Lee Sole’shot. You’ll be in charge of protecting that girl you saved previously, …

Chapter 61: Revenge Part 1/2

The following day, the school I enrolled in was closed; as today was the first day of summer for the Divine Hall and Westrealm as a whole. The originally sweltering temperatures rose to scorching levels with the advent of summer. I bet this change must have been even worse for those who did not manage to switch out their spring …

Chapter 60: Examination

Judge: Court is now in session. As the judge returned to his seat, his voice seemed a lot calmer than before. Looks like the examination method has been chosen. Judge: After a round of deliberation, it has been decided that the defendant, Di Qi Ju, has to undergo a public multifaceted examination. Public? Multifaceted? Judge: Seeing as it’s near the …

Chapter 59: Trial

Within the Country of Skill, in the city of the Grand Coliseum, the hustle and bustle of the city had reached a feverish pitch as the start of the Three Battles approached. Today, a case was about to be tried behind closed doors in a certain court of the Grand Coliseum. I had to say though, even if all the …

Chapter 58: Decision

Nighttime… Guard: Di Qi Ju, come out. Di Qi Ju: Mhm. Guard: ……!? As the guard opened the cell’s door, his eyes widened in shock. If I had to hazard a guess, the six groaning men piled on top of each other behind me was probably the reason for it. Guard: You…what did you do? Di Qi Ju: Nothing, they’re …

Chapter 57: Custody

Why…how…did things end up like this? Just around noon I was having classes and meeting with Miss Poppy…how did things become like this a few hours later? Uncanny…illogical And yet, I accepted this lack of logic with surprising ease. It was as if there was nothing I couldn’t accept when compared to that earthquake and tsunami. I should…probably accept the …

Chapter 56: Murder

Arrogant Youth A: Yo, Princess Naysis. Naysis Ferne: —!? As she walked out of the washroom, she collided into a towering figure. Arrogant Youth B: Did you think that we would leave just like that? Naysis Ferne: …… Naysis Ferne: Ah, I was wondering who it was, so it’s you guys, the trash who I mistook for boyfriend material. Arrogant …

Chapter 55: A Cramped Meeting

Within the uncomfortably snug office, me, Poppy and clergyman Conney sat there in line looking at each other. Turning to face Poppy on my right, I noticed a hint of iciness on her face which seemed like it had been there since we started talking about Hilda Karlyle. Looks like their relationship wasn’t in the least bit good. I turned …

Chapter 54: Marking

Poppy: Class is now starting, will the uninvolved personnel please leave. Carmen: …… Naysis Ferne: Just go about your business for now, I won’t be in any danger here. Carmen: …alright then. Once she left, the red haired teacher on the podium handed a stack of books to the front desk of each column and instructed them to pass down …

Chapter 53: Back to School

Breman: Morning Di Qi Ju. Di Qi Ju: Morning…sir… Breman: Haha, it’s rare to hear you address me as sir. However, what happened to you? You look terrible. Breman: Don’t tell me you were so nervous about going to class that you couldn’t sleep? Di Qi Ju: Err…let’s just take it as that… Breman: Ah, make sure not to embarrass …