The Tyrant Won’t Let Me Go - Chapter 13

‘Why was Cedric swaying like that?’

 

Cedric didn’t seem to be able to properly control his body at all.

 

It was outside the window, but the window wasn’t that high, so I could even see Cedric’s expression.

 

It was clear that he was having a hard time.

 

[Hey, that prince… I don’t think he’s in a situation where he could hold that sword properly?]

 

Caliberne also pointed out that Cedric’s condition was strange.

 

Normal people wouldn’t continue to teach with a student in that state.

 

Regardless, Brian seemed to continue his class without caring that Cedric was struggling.

 

He demonstrated while wielding the gigantic sword he was carrying.

 

What the hell’s this?

 

And Cedric, who was much younger and smaller than Brian, was holding a greatsword in both hands.

 

A greatsword that was incredibly large and heavy enough that even ordinary people would find it hard to lift.

 

‘…that’s what it was.’

 

Now I understand the situation.

 

Cedric started his swordsmanship late for an imperial family due to his slow release of mana.

 

It had only been about a month since he grabbed the sword when I came to the Imperial Palace.

 

He gave Cedric a greatsword, so it was natural that the prince would struggle lifting such a heavy sword.

 

‘He’s a beginner, but he’s still a child, and there’s no way he could practice with a sword like that.’

 

Exhaling hard, Cedric raised his sword to prevent it from falling to the floor, and narrowed his eyes as he saw Brian shouting ‘what?’.

 

“Ha! I couldn’t do this anymore.”

 

As expected, I couldn’t just stay still and watch.

 

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After waiting for Tekarke’s class to finish, I approached Cedric and Tekarke finishing the class and organizing their swords.

 

“Huh, Ciel?”

 

Cedric saw me approach them as soon as class with Tekarke was over and his cheeks turned red.

 

And unlike his distressed expression when he was holding the greatsword, Cedric had a bright smile like a child of his age.

 

“What are you doing here? Was the class a little early? Should I go right away?”

 

Tekarke looked down at Cedric, chattering like a lark, and looked very unhappy.

 

If it weren’t for Cedric, it wouldn’t be strange if he had openly cursed at me.

 

“Your Majesty, it’s not like that, I’m here to talk to the swordsman teacher for a moment.”

 

“Oh, with Brian?”

 

Cedric looked at Tekarke with a surprised look on his face.

 

Tekarke spoke in a low voice, raising an eyebrow without hiding his displeasure.

 

“I’ve never made such a promise. Do you think visiting in this way was called a promise?”

 

Seeing Tekarke reacting sharply, I smiled calmly as if I didn’t hear his provoking words.

 

“We’re going to have classes together and talk a lot in the future, so wasn’t it fine?”

 

Tekarke tried to refute it, but Cedric spoke first.

 

“That’s right, Brian. You could talk with the same swordsmanship teachers.”

 

At Cedric’s words, who defended me, Tekarke didn’t say anything.

 

“It’s better to say everything you want to say at that time, without having to make an appointment.”

 

“…that’s right, Majesty.”

 

When I saw Tekarke lowering his tail to Cedric’s words I immediately appealed in turn.

 

But I wasn’t supposed to do that.

 

“Your Grace, I think Brian and I need to talk about this, so you’d better go up first. I’ll pick you up when it’s class time.”

 

“Yes, I see, Ciel.”

 

After that, Cedric left first, leaving only the two of us, Tekarke and I.

 

I told Tekarke that it was too much and unreasonable for a beginner like Cedric to use a greatsword.

 

In a very polite, courteous, gentle voice.

 

But what came back was Tekarke’s mocking laughter.

 

“So, don’t use a greatsword? Who wants to?”

 

I thought to myself as I listened to his sarcastic voice.

 

‘After all, he does not deviate from what I expectated.’

 

I don’t know if it’s meant to be a sneer or he’s just in a bad mood, but Brian sarcastically showed off his facial skills of twisting and distorting every part of his face.

 

“Don’t get me wrong.”

 

He spoke with a full nuance of nonsense in his voice.

 

“I think you’re mistaken for something, but no.”

 

Well, it’s a bit harsh to say that a job with a pay of 200 million Kerta a year was nothing.

 

“No matter what anyone says, I’m in charge of the Crown Prince’s swordsmanship class, not you. So, I have the authority over what I want to teach him in class.”

 

“That’s why I’m offering you this suggestion, I won’t be able to change it anyway.”

 

“What? Suggestion?”, Brian snorted back.

 

“How dare you? Someone who rolled from the streets make a suggestion to me?”

 

Gradually, my patience came to a limit.

 

I spoke politely, but if it comes out like this, it’s difficult for me to remain still.

 

“Well, if you’re Tekarke, wasn’t it a piece of cake to accept this suggestion? Since you’re better at handling swords than me, who rolled from the street, so it would be easy to change the greatsword to another one.”

 

“You-“

 

“It was said that a great swordsman doesn’t choose weapons, so what about Tekarke?”, I said with the corners of my mouth rising to form a smile.

 

“Or was it possible that the great Tekarke could only handle the Great Sword?”

 

Brian’s cold face hardened in an instant.

 

Looking into his sparkling eyes, I thought he might be complaining deep inside.

 

[Hey, you also have quite a temper. That’s right, you should do that to a guy like him!]

 

I laughed silently as I heard Caliberne respond.

 

Just then, I heard a muttering voice above my head.

 

“…without parents.”

 

I raised my head hearing those words, which sticks sharply piercing my ears.

 

“W-what?”

 

My head went blank for a moment due to Brian’s tremendous toughness, which almost digs deep into my heart.

 

“Don’t mess with me. What does a commoner, not a knight, know about swords?”

 

Then Brian turned quietly.

 

“What a waste of time.”

 

“Wait a moment-“

 

“If you thought I’d change the sword just because of a commoner’s words, you’re mistaken.”

 

His eyes looking at me over his shoulder were filled with arrogance.

 

“Please know that it would never happen. Don’t be stupid and hope for anything else.”

 

It would not have been a mistake that he emphasize the word ‘stupid’.

 

Brian, who ended the conversation unilaterally, left the practice area.

 

[Oh, his personality exploded again. Even if Pelene Volcano erupts, it would be better than this brute.]

 

“…”

 

[You think so too? Right?]

 

[Ciel?]

 

I didn’t answer the call of Caliberne that followed.

 

[Ciel? Excuse me?]

 

“That son of a bitch…”

 

It was the first swear word to be uttered after I possessed this body.

 

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I gave Tekarke a chance.

 

An opportunity to do things quietly, without tumult, so that I don’t have to appeal to a higher authority.

 

Brian Tekarke threw that opportunity like trash, he couldn’t tell if it was poop or paste, so he simply threw it away.

 

[N: like diamond (paste/soybean paste) and stone (poop), Brian didn’t realize the chance he threw away.]

 

The price to be paid was going to be high.

 

“Your Majesty.”

 

“Yes, what’s going on?”

 

I politely greeted the Emperor and said with a smile.

 

A smile that makes a good impression, but gives a trustworthy expression.

 

That was important.

 

“I have come to tell you something urgently about the Crown Prince’s class, Your Majesty.”

 

The Emperor immediately clasped his hands and looked at me.

 

It was proof that he was listening to my story.

 

“Yes, tell me.”

 

Then he opened his mouth in a worried voice.

 

“I have one suggestion, your Majesty.”

 

I was going to teach Brian Tekarke a lesson today.

 

‘Life in reality.’

 

The lesson was that he’s a fool not to realize the simple fact that if I couldn’t solve things as a commoner, I could rely on the authority of the Emperor.

In short, today’s the day I’m going to beat that bastard.