On My First Day Undercover, the Organization Collapsed - Chapter 138

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The Organization Collapsed on My First Day of Infiltration Episode 138

 

 

The Cracked Castle Wall (4)

 

 

“…!”

 

The people gathered at the Central Spire were shocked.

For two reasons.

 

“That, that crazy…!”

 

The first was that the Apprentice Member had tried to attack his opponent by wrapping his sword with mana.

 

“What the hell is he doing in a sparring match!”

“Have you ever seen such a madman! Against a student!”

“That… that damn…!”

 

The professors, who had been secretly annoyed, now openly expressed their anger in unison.

It was justified.

Sparring isn’t meant to determine life and death.

It’s meant to promote development based on safety above all.

But that sharp mana sword that could kill someone if things went wrong….

 

“P-please calm down, Professors.”

“Do I look like I can calm down right now! Huh?”

 

The most heated person was Elcanto.

Of course, Merhen and Idel were equally angry.

Even Professor Isabella, who rarely got swept up in emotions, was frowning.

 

“That Apprentice Member made too big a mistake.”

“Exactly, Professor Isabella! That bastard should be immediately….”

“But when did Teacher Ziel get over there?”

“Huh?”

“Now that you mention it….”

 

The second reason for their surprise.

Ziel had been here just moments ago.

The Central Spire.

This place was high enough to observe all locations within The Iron Keep.

But somehow he had left here and reached the training ground where the First Years were training?

 

‘He even intervened and blocked the attack.’

 

Merhen was shocked as he calculated the distance and time.

How long would it take him?

 

“Could he have possibly jumped down….”

 

Would he survive?

Could Teacher Ziel have broken his bones?

 

‘That can’t be….’

 

“It would be quite difficult unless he knew in advance.”

 

Isabella’s calm analysis.

 

“Knew in advance? How?”

“Well. He might have seen something about that Apprentice Member.”

 

Isabella watched Ziel with meaningful eyes.

 

‘Did he read that the member was getting excited and about to cause trouble?’

 

From this distance?

The questions ran deep.

But none of them were answered.

There was one certain fact.

 

‘If it weren’t for Teacher Ziel, that student would have suffered at least fatal injuries. War might have broken out between the Imperial Palace and Kundel.’

 

Ziel had prevented a massive incident that could have erupted in this Empire.

Meanwhile.

Delev was horrified by Ziel’s words.

 

“I, I would have died?”

“Yes. You would have died. Considering the intensity and direction of that mana sword, and your defensive stance, your sword would have broken and your body would have been deeply cut along with your armor.”

“…I couldn’t block it?”

“Right. You couldn’t block it. Not yet.”

 

Ziel looked toward Johan.

As he got up with a pained expression and made eye contact with Ziel, he flinched.

He seemed to realize what he had been about to do.

 

“Everyone stop sparring!”

 

Swords stopped at Relio’s shout.

The training ground fell silent in an instant.

All eyes were fixed on Ziel, Delev, and Johan.

At that moment when no one could predict what would happen next.

 

“Teacher Ziel, excuse me for a moment.”

 

Relio approached Ziel, bowed his head, then immediately headed toward Johan-

 

Smack!

 

slapped him across the face.

 

“Johan.”

“…Yes, Sir Relio.”

“From now on, you’re confined. Wait for orders in the ‘Punishment Room’.”

“Understood.”

 

Johan bowed his head without complaint.

 

“I won’t be deciding your punishment after this.”

“Understood.”

“And go apologize to Student Delev.”

“…Yes.”

 

It was Relio’s quick judgment.

Who was the opponent?

One was Kundel’s heir.

The other was a teacher receiving the 2nd Prince’s infinite favor.

To protect his subordinate against such people?

That would be the day the Knight Order gets destroyed.

 

“Go. Now.”

“Yes.”

 

Johan approached and bowed his head.

 

“I’m sorry, Teacher. Student Delev Kundel. I have committed a mortal sin.”

 

The anger was nowhere to be found.

Only cold air swept over Johan’s entire body.

He even felt a strange fear there.

Fear about what was to come?

No, it wasn’t.

It was the fear that arose the moment he raised his head and met eyes with Ziel.

 

“…!”

 

Ziel was angry.

Just like when Karen and Yurio had been vented upon by the seniors before.

In terms of anger intensity alone, it was incomparable to that time.

It was Ziel’s first time experiencing such high waves of emotion.

 

‘Is the teacher… angry?’

 

Even Delev, who couldn’t see Ziel’s expression and was standing behind him, flinched.

Despite being behind him, he felt like he absolutely shouldn’t approach.

 

“I’m sorry, I have committed a mortal sin. Teacher, Student Delev.”

“…”

 

Waves of emotion.

Ziel was struggling within them.

For the first time in his life.

He even had this thought.

 

‘Should I kill him?’

 

But no one died.

Thanks to his intervention, Delev ended up without injury.

Regardless of receiving an apology, Ziel became aware of his position once again.

 

‘I’m a teacher.’

 

He had a duty to protect the students.

If he killed this guy or attacked him here, causing a new incident…

He might not be able to maintain his position as teacher.

That would go against his goals.

And an even bigger reason.

He would never be able to see these students again.

 

‘I want to keep seeing my students.’

 

This sudden thought.

Ziel reached a conclusion and opened his mouth.

 

“I’m not the one who forgives. Student Delev Kundel is.”

 

Ziel turned his head toward Delev.

 

“Student Delev Kundel.”

“Yes, Teacher.”

“You weren’t hurt, but you were attacked. Conversely, you were attacked but didn’t get hurt.”

 

The result or the process?

 

“The decision is yours to make, Student Delev Kundel.”

 

Ziel doesn’t know much about the act of forgiveness.

Because he’s still learning about emotions.

However, he clearly knows that pressuring a student to forgive isn’t right.

Sometimes you give them moments of choice.

That’s the teacher’s role.

If that’s wrong, it can be corrected.

 

“…”

 

Delev pondered deeply.

The surroundings were quiet, and no one spoke.

This feeling of becoming a criminal awaiting judgment.

Relio sighed inwardly.

In truth, even if that scion of Kundel had drawn his sword to cut him down in the same manner, there would have been nothing to say.

It was a crime deserving of such punishment.

 

‘This practical training is over.’

 

Relio felt a deep sense of responsibility.

Why hadn’t he recognized those emotions earlier?

If he had paid just a little more attention, he could have excluded him from the sparring beforehand and prevented this incident.

It wasn’t just Relio.

Everyone thought it wouldn’t be strange if Delev demanded severe punishment.

The other Sword School professors who had come running in a hurry felt the same way.

 

‘This is going to become a big problem, and of all people, it had to be Delev…’

‘Damn it, Delev again?’

 

Delev, who was particularly often involved in incidents and accidents.

As a victim, of course.

All eyes focused on Delev.

 

Drip, drip.

 

Cold sweat trickled down Johan’s chin as he hung his head.

A cold voice pierced through Johan’s ears.

 

“Sir Relio, would you please bring me a real sword?”

“…!”

 

What they feared had come to pass.

But they couldn’t stop it.

If it had been anyone other than Delev, they would have pleaded for reconsideration.

However, an irresistible atmosphere now emanated from Delev.

As if proving with his entire being that he was a scion of Kundel.

 

“…Go and bring a sword.”

“Yes… Sir Relio.”

 

A moment later.

A sword was placed in Delev’s hand.

 

Shing!

 

A real sword that emanated a sharp, blue aura the moment it was drawn.

Delev pointed that sword at Johan without hesitation.

Johan flinched.

Delev’s voice flowed along the blade.

 

“Our family has a motto. Gratitude and grudges are carved into bone.”

 

The family motto that made Kundel the great family it is today.

Never forget favors and grudges.

 

‘So it’s a grudge then.’

 

As Relio continued to sigh, Delev continued speaking.

 

“Gratitude and grudges are carved into bone… meaning they are carved into bone so as not to be forgotten.”

 

Delev spoke to Johan.

 

“Sir Johan, please raise your head.”

“…”

 

Delev spoke calmly to the pale Johan.

 

“If I only considered my emotions, I would cut you down with this sword right here.”

 

Just like Ziel would.

 

“But there’s something the person beside me has taught me.”

 

Delev glanced once at Ziel, then took a deep breath.

 

“What will happen afterward.”

 

What will happen… afterward?

 

“…?”

“Teacher Ziel always emphasized the following. What consequences will the choice I make now lead to next? He told us to consider that when wielding our swords.”

 

A way of thinking based thoroughly on an assassin’s perspective.

But it was also guidance that taught the students something invaluable.

 

“Therefore, today I will carve one grudge and one favor into my bones.”

 

Delev finally made his decision.

 

“First, the grudge. I will not forget the grudge of Sir Johan wielding his mana sword against me.”

 

So it would end up this way after all.

Relio was sighing once again when…

 

“But this grudge has given me a goal to train until I can finally forget it.”

“…?”

“If I had been able to block it, this wouldn’t have happened.”

 

Then what he’s saying is…

 

“I will keep this grudge carved until I can finally block and defeat a mana sword of your level.”

 

He would keep the grudge carved like the family motto.

However, rather than harboring that resentment, I’ll make it my goal.

 

“I’ll decide about forgiveness when the time comes.”

 

Understanding his meaning, Johan’s body trembled violently.

 

“Thank you… Thank you, Student Delev.”

“But you’ll still have to receive punishment. According to the Knight Order’s rules. That’s the proper way.”

 

Proper way.

At those words, Ziel looked at Delev with slight surprise.

 

‘The proper way.’

 

It was a phrase Ziel always emphasized.

From the very first class.

 

“Also, after receiving punishment, you must formally apologize to me and my family.”

 

Delev moved the tip of his sword toward Johan’s heart without the slightest tremor.

 

“If you fail to do so, I’ll stake everything I have to come collect the price of this grudge.”

“I will certainly do so.”

 

Shing, thud.

 

Finally, Delev sheathed his sword.

However, his words weren’t finished yet.

 

“And I’ll also engrave this debt deep in my bones.”

 

Delev’s next words followed.

 

“I’ll engrave Teacher’s kindness deep in my bones. Thank you for saving my life.”

 

Delev expressed his deep gratitude.

Ziel’s response to this was:

 

“Student Delev Kundel.”

“Yes, Teacher.”

“Engraving things in your bones hurts.”

“…Oh, Teacher, really.”

 

Ziel added one more thing to the sighing Delev.

 

“But if this means I’ve fulfilled my role as a teacher to that extent, then I’m pleased.”

“…”

“Still, don’t engrave it in your bones. It hurts.”

“Yes…”

 

Even while answering that way, Delev made a vow.

 

‘I will definitely repay this debt, Teacher.’

 

With this, the situation came to a close.

Delev had reserved his judgment, but at least he wouldn’t try to kill Johan in the current situation.

He had overcome his emotions.

Before enrollment.

No, it would have been hard to imagine this from the Delev of early first semester.

 

‘Ha, we survived.’

 

Relio let out a sigh of relief, and so did the many people who had been watching.

And Celia frowned as if annoyed.

 

“What’s this. Why is he acting all cool?”

 

I’m also from a major family.

 

‘He’s taking all the cool moments for himself.’

 

The students who knew Delev well also nodded.

 

“Sir Johan. Go to the punishment room as I instructed earlier.”

“Yes, Sir Relio.”

“Your disposition will be decided within a few days. Go inside and don’t move at all.”

“Understood.”

“Sir Horn, take him away.”

“Yes.”

 

Johan headed to the punishment room, and Relio approached to apologize once more.

 

“I’m sorry, Student Delev. And Teacher Ziel. This is my responsibility for failing to manage properly. Johan will receive lawful punishment according to the Knight Order’s rules. He might even be expelled.”

 

Expulsion.

In the world of these knights, it was a harsh price to pay.

However, it was also a price that had to be endured.

Relio apologized with sincerity.

 

“Separate from Johan’s punishment, I will also receive punishment for inadequate management.”

“I see.”

 

Ziel wasn’t particularly interested.

His only interest was in Delev.

Delev also seemed uninterested in that matter.

 

“More importantly, what about the sparring?”

“Huh?”

“The sparring. We just stopped it.”

 

Delev turned around and glanced at Yurio once.

 

“I want to continue. Please give me another sparring partner.”

“Uh…”

 

The practical training had almost fallen into chaos.

That’s how it had been just moments ago.

Resuming sparring in this situation would also be ridiculous.

But Delev had requested to resume the sparring.

 

“So, that is…”

“Hurry up. I’m all warmed up but I’ll cool down at this rate.”

 

Relio looked at Ziel in confusion, and Ziel nodded as if it were natural.

 

“It wouldn’t be right to deprive other students of their opportunities because of this incident.”

“R-right. Yes. I understand. Let’s resume sparring.”

 

Delev’s follow-up request came after that.

 

“You absolutely must give me someone stronger than Sir Johan.”

“…”

“Please.”

 

Delev glanced toward Yurio again.

 

“That way there won’t be any other talk.”

“Understood. We’ll do that.”

 

Relio immediately turned around and shouted.

 

“Sparring resumes in 5 minutes! Everyone get ready! And you, go call Sir Olivier.”

“Yes, understood!”

 

An apprentice member stronger than Johan.

Olivier.

He would be dealing with the fourth years right now, but that didn’t matter.

 

‘Thanks to that student, sparring has resumed. How grateful.’

 

He couldn’t understand the request for a stronger opponent, but the student certainly seemed thoughtful.

Despite being the victim, he requested to resume sparring while considering the other students too!

 

‘As expected of Kundel’s heir.’

 

The professors were also impressed.

 

“Thanks to Teacher Ziel, we prevented a major incident… and thanks to Student Delev, we prevented chaos.”

“Truly befitting the heir of a major family. Hehe.”

“Well, at least it’s fortunate that sparring has resumed.”

 

The entire practical training had almost ended completely.

It wouldn’t have been strange for students to scatter in confusion after the incident, but thanks to Delev, that didn’t happen.

 

“By the way, Teacher Ziel has distinguished himself once again.”

 

At Elcanto’s remark, Merhen and Idel flinched.

 

“My, only Teacher Ziel standing out like this… Don’t you think so, Professor Merhen, Professor Idel?”

“Ha, haha… R-right. Thanks to him, we were saved too.”

“Indeed. If things had gone wrong, we would have…”

 

And Isabella maintained an intrigued gaze while watching Ziel.

 

‘What an interesting man.’

 

Strangely, Ziel didn’t meet her gaze.

Meanwhile.

Delev, who was receiving a strange misunderstanding.

In truth, it wasn’t high-level thinking about considering other students.

 

‘That bastard Yurio got 2 counterattacks. I’m going for 4 today.’

 

And in the sparring that followed-

 

“Winner! Sir Olivier!”

 

Delev recorded exactly the same 2 counterattacks as Yurio.

An overwhelmingly strong opponent, much stronger than Johan!

Losing was natural, but Delev burst with frustration.

Because his counterattack count was exactly the same as Yurio’s.

 

“Damn it!”

 

Somehow he looked angrier than when he had nearly died from the mana sword earlier.

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