Shadow Farms
“Concidentally, I'm In the Zenon” Faction
Two weeks after that, I somehow made an effort as Alexia's boyfriend. Sometimes I was harassed by other students, but everything so far was still within the limits of tolerance.
Moreover, Zenon-sensei did not come to hit me or attempt ‘resolve’ things with a straightforward approach involving violence, so at least it was a relief.
As for the person in question, he continued to give me and Alexia proper and thoughtful guidance during class. He no longer came to mince words, but clearly he was an adult capable of separating public and private matters.
Compared to that.
“That guy really pisses me off. Feeling great just because he was a little adept at using a sword. ”
When we were in front of people, of course he did his part well, but when we were alone, his words became like a slanderous tornado.
“Ya, yes, it's true.”
I was like a robot saying yes. I learned early on that any and all objections would only be a waste of time.
“Pochi, you also saw his sneaky smile, right?”
“Ya, yes, I see.”
It has become our routine to return to the dorms after school via a longer walk through the woods used only by a few other students.
During that time, I continued to agree with whatever Alexia said. I don't hear more than 10% of his words.
We continued to walk slowly down the path as the sun was about to set. If the normal path is usually we will get to the other side in 10 minutes, while we need more than 30 minutes. In fact, I can sometimes see the stars as we walk, but be patient. Sometimes I feel like yelling at him to just talk to the wall, but be patient. I can still hold it.
Patience, patience, and patience.
But even I have one thing I really need to say.
“Ahh, can I ask you something?”
“What, Pochi?”
Alexia sat on the stump of her favorite tree and crossed her legs.
Why you sit, stand, and keep going – is what I really want to say but I know I have no choice but to sit next to him.
“At the end of the day, which part of Zenon-sensei do you not like? Objectively, as a marriage partner she seems like a pretty good catch to me though.”
“You ... did you even listen to what I said?”
Alexia looks unhappy.
“Everything is okay? I don't like his presence, and everything about him. ”
“He is handsome, is a Country Sword Instructor, has a high social status, has a lot of money, and is able to clearly distinguish between public and private matters. Everything about him looks good. Actually, she's quite popular among female students, I heard.”
My words were only answered with a cynical laugh.
“It's all just her outer appearance. Appearance can be made as desired. As the main example is ‘Au’. “
“I understand, it is a convincing example.”
By the way, Alexia is also very popular. Because she did her part so well that it made me sometimes want to vomit when I saw her.
“That's why I don't evaluate people based on their appearance.”
“Then how do you evaluate people?”
“With their shortcomings.”
Alexia said proudly.
“Truly negative assessment method. It really fits you. “
“Wah thank you. Incidentally, the fact that you only consist of flaws and that you have absolutely no advantages whatsoever is what makes your value quite high in my book.”
“Thank you, it's my first time receiving such a compliment that doesn't make me happy at all!”
Alexia smiled wryly.
“That's a good thing because you're an easily distinguishable trash. And that's why I don't like that guy. ”
“Because we are discussing this topic, let me know some of the weaknesses of Zenon-sensei, then.”
“From what I can see, he doesn't have it.”
“Then isn't he just perfect?”
“Not one human being is perfect. If there really is, then the person is a big liar, or there are screws loose in their head. ”
“I understand, I understand. Thank you for your shallow and prejudiced reply. I really learned something today. ”
“Sama-sama, oh Pochi from the endless list of flaws. Catch this ~! ”
With that, Alexia took out one gold coin and threw it. I ran at full speed to catch him.
Damn it, I just managed to get 100,000 Zeny.
I put the gold coin into my pocket, then returned to Alexia, who clapped happily.
“Good, good.”
He patted my head. Patience.
While patted, I once again thought that he was a terrible human being.
“It looks on your face, know?”
“I let it appear on my face.”
With a laugh ‘fufu’, Alexia stood back up.
“Then, it's time to go back.”
“Ya yes.”
“Pochi, tomorrow I will smash his annoying face with a wooden sword, so make sure you pay careful attention.”
After hearing Alexia say so, I couldn't help but ask.
“What ... are you seriously going to do it?”
“What do you mean?”
Alexia turned around and looked at me.
I really shouldn't have asked that. But it's something I really can't just let go of.
“Zenon-sensei is stronger than you. But from what I can see, the difference between the two of you is not so far away that you will not lose easily. ”
I like Alexia's sword style. Because it was a sword built from accumulation day after day, step by step. But when it comes to the real thing, the actual fight, there is one element that does not need to be mixed. And I really couldn't bear to see the sword I recognized being tainted by that one element.
“Easy for you to say. What do you know, white robes? ”
“Sure, it's the crap of the white robe. You don't have to think about it.”
“Alright, I'll let you know. Everything is not as simple as you think.”
“Really?”
“I have no talent. I was born with a great magic capacity, and I want to think that I have also made enough effort. I think I'm relatively strong myself. But even with all that, I could never win against an actual genius.”
“You sure?”
“I've always been compared to Iris nee-sama. There is hope from the people around, but even more than that, I myself also have great respect for Iris nee-sama and want to catch up with her. But I can't do things like Iris nee-sama did. What we had from the beginning was very different. So I decided to find my own way to become stronger. But as a result, do you know what people call my sword style?”
When his older sister's sword style was glorified when compared to him, there were certain phrases that came up with certainty.
“Pedang rakyat.”
(TN: ‘rakyat jelata’ here refer to ‘ordinary people’ different with genius. This was completely unrelated to her status as a princess.)
“Ya it. Oh and by the way, yours is also a commoner's sword. Too bad, huh?”
Alexia laughed at herself.
“I don't think it's a bad thing . I love your sword style, after all.”
After hearing my words, Alexia's breathing paused for a moment, then she scolded me.
“Before, someone had also said those words to me. She is Iris nee-sama, on the stage of the Festival ‘God of War’, after my miserable defeat at her hands.”
“I really like your sword style, Alexia.’”
With her lips curved, Alexia tries to imitate the voice of Princess Iris.
“I'm sure he doesn't even understand a small part of my feelings. How bad I felt at that moment. Even from that day on, I hated my own style of sword. ”
Then Alexia laughed. I don't know what the laughter contained, but at least it wasn't a happy laugh.
I have something I have to say. If I don't say it, then it's the same as denying myself.
“I am a very cunning person. If something happens and a million people suddenly die, I won't really care. If you go crazy and become a serial killer who goes around indiscriminately slaughtering people to the left and to the right, I won't care too much either. ”
“If I go crazy, the first person I slash is you. I just decided. “
“But there is one thing I will never compromise. Even if it means nothing to others, to me it is the most important thing in my life. And the way I live my life is to protect only the things that are important to me. That is why, what I am going to say next, I fully intend with all my heart. ”
Just one sentence.
“I love your sword style Alexia.”
After a moment of silence, Alexia replied.
“What does it mean there are those words?”
“Nothing. But if I really have to say it, I get angry at hearing something I like being rejected. That's all it is. ”
“What so.”
Alexia turned …
“Today, I'll be back by myself.”
… And then walk.
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