While the conversation between him anad juklian are going on, he thought to himself. In the novel, he would have made gunpowder for the vrexinas because they found out about his talent as a chemist and made him mass produce then intiatly he was selling medicine, but he had no reason to comply with learning about His family condition. I guess my offer will be better than walking to that stupid fate.
Days passed quickly after Darian met with Julian. Soon, he was assigned a laboratory in his village. Meanwhile, Rinella continued gathering evidence to trap Count Bretus, and Darian was planning his next moves as the day of his departure for the Academy approached.
The Academy had a tradition: nobles were allowed to bring a maid and a guard for their protection, according to the rules.
KNOCK...KNOCK.....
"Your Highness, why have you called for me?" Reina entered Darian's room, where he was preparing for his journey.
"Reina, I am leaving for the Academy today."At his words, the smile vanished from Reina's face.
"Is something wrong, Reina? You seem sad."
"No, Your Highness, it's just that—"
"Would you like to come with me to the Academy? I couldn't trust anyone more than you."Her face brightened with joy.
"Gladly, Your Highness."
Later, Darian walked toward the training hall. Only one person remained, still practicing—Knight Edger.
Darian kicked a stick lying on the ground toward him. Knight Edger instantly reacted, blocking it with his sword.
"Great reflexes, Edger. sadly Your time training in the castle is over—get ready, you're coming with me to the Academy."
"I'll meet you in a few minutes, Your Highness."
"Less than a second—you'll have to run."
Edger laughed. "I'll keep that in mind."
The journey to the Academy was boring. The three of them exchanged occasional conversation, but overall, it was just as dull as always. Min Jun's hatred for long travels never seemed to fade, though this time he had other plans to keep himself occupied.
Well, since we'll reach the Academy tomorrow, I should try to recall the details of the original novel. Honestly, the real novel was just bland—a typical romance fantasy. Elaine, a lower noble, was bullied for no real reason, and Kayle, who found her crying, somehow comforted her. Yada Yada Yada, Kayle developed a crush on her.
Then came the cringe phase, with Kayle becoming obsessed with her and Elaine acting annoyingly pure and clumsy. The only morally sensible character in the entire story was the villainess—Kayle's fiancée—turning the whole thing into a clieched 'villainess versus pure protagonist' trope. filled with cringe romance and support characters, some managable others meh, while the majority was shit.
finally the carriage passed the academy gate. People stared at the golden creast shocked.
"No way it's the trash prince. Why is he back?" A random student speaks with another one
"I thought he was exiled..."
"The Trash Prince is back? Hide the maids!"
Darian could hear all the insults and vile talk, yet he ignored them, as it was his last chance to study in the acedemy he couldn't waste it on getting rage baited.
But to his surprice his companion's face seems different from last time. Reian's face looks sad, like she knows the rumers arent true, while Edger's fist clenched with a serious expression.
Darian's face softened. Seeing them, he thought, I guess I have people who care about me, too. He smiled, which made others ignore the insults from outside.
Minutes later, the cart stoped darian stepped out from it, looking and inspecting the academy surrounding.
Wow! It looks better seen with the eyes. He admired the large castle in front of him. finally The story is about to begin.
"Watch me, Lady Lyra. I will show you how this trash will change the story."