The Failed Swordmaster - Chapter 148

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Chapter 148 57. Cairo’s Rogue Third Prince (3)

The sleeping incense he used wasn’t some cheap product sold in the market.

It was made by combining various precious materials and greatly enhancing its effects through magical processing, so it could easily knock out even high-level knights or mages.

‘But why is this bitch!’

He couldn’t understand it.

Just moments ago, she had clearly fallen completely asleep. Her appearance, completely leaning against the sofa, was so defenseless that someone could have carried her away without her knowing.

But the moment he took off his pants and approached her, placing his hand on her thigh, everything went wrong. The black-haired woman instantly woke up and grasped the situation.

And then…

“Ugh! Urk! Wait! Not there, please, gah! Hey, you bitch! Do you know who I… Khhaaah!”

Thwack! Thud! Thwack!

“Die! Die!”

The 3rd Prince could no longer continue his thoughts. He desperately covered his vital area to survive.

However, Tania’s kicks were extremely fierce. Even though he was blocking with both hands gathered together, the impact still transmitted through. The mind-numbing pain continued endlessly.

‘Please, please… Damn it, what are the guard knights doing!’

It was true that he himself had told them never to come in while he was having his prey and fun.

But even so, for no one to come in despite hearing such a commotion was absurd. He felt like he should send a letter to his father to throw them all in prison for neglect of duty.

Of course, if they came into the room even now to save him, if they stopped that terrible kicking, he was prepared to show mercy. Yes, so please, anyone would be fine, just quickly…

At that moment, the door opened roughly.

Bang!

Both their gazes turned simultaneously. Their expressions were starkly divided.

Tania, who belatedly realized where this place was, felt an ‘oh no’ sentiment, while the 3rd Prince raised the corners of his mouth upward, thinking he could finally be freed from pain.

However, his expression hardened stiffly the moment he confirmed the face of the person who entered the room.

He unconsciously recited the other person’s name.

“Lu, Lumian? How are you here…”

“…”

Lumian silently surveyed the room.

The sleeping incense spreading subtly, Cairo’s 3rd Prince rolling on the floor in an unsightly state with his pants off.

Finally, Tania Eloise looking at him with tears welling up in her eyes.

He opened his mouth.

“That’s fortunate. It seems I’m not too late.”

“Lu, Lumian! The continent’s youngest Sword Expert! Right?”

The 3rd Prince shouted loudly while moving away from Tania. A voice full of desperation flowed out continuously.

“Su, subdue that bitch! If you make that demon-like bitch kneel, I’ll personally tell father to give you Cairo’s estate…”

Thwack!

Lumian didn’t listen to his words until the end.

Instead, he gathered his aura and struck the back of his neck.

At that moment, the 3rd Prince realized.

‘Shit, the one who’s been knocking me out all this time… was that bastard…’

Thud.

His appearance, unconscious with his chin touching the floor, was utterly hideous. Lumian covered the 3rd Prince’s body with a blanket as he lay face down with his buttocks raised toward the sky. Because he didn’t want to see it.

After that, he looked at his girlfriend who was still sniffling.

“Senior Tania.”

“Lumian…”

The two embraced each other tightly. And they kissed.

It was more passionate than any kiss they had shared before. That action contained a complex mixture of emotions like apology, anxiety, gratitude, and affection.

After that brief moment passed, the two who had separated while catching their breath looked at each other and spoke simultaneously.

“What happened?”

“How did you find this place?”

“Sorry, but could I hear the explanation first?”

“Um, so…”

“It’s okay. No one will come, and we have plenty of time. There’s nothing to worry about, so speak comfortably and slowly.”

Whoooosh.

Lumian took Tania’s hand. A warm energy flowed from his body and gently caressed Tania’s interior.

She, who had calmed down considerably, soon nodded.

“Alright.”

Tania began her explanation.

The story flowed out continuously: how she had gotten a pass to go outside the academy to calm her complicated feelings, how two of the 3rd Prince’s guard knights had invited her here in a semi-threatening manner while she was walking the streets, and what had happened and almost happened in this room.

The strange thing was that throughout telling this story, her heart was very peaceful.

‘Until I saw Lumian, I felt like I was going crazy with anxiety.’

Even now, the situation was equally bad.

They had assaulted a prince. Not just any prince, but a prince of Cairo, a superpower. It was serious enough that it wouldn’t be unreasonable to think their future lives would fall into ruin.

Nevertheless, her hands weren’t trembling. Her heart wasn’t pounding.

Only then did Tania realize.

That the behavior she had shown until now was completely wrong.

‘I shouldn’t have run away. I shouldn’t have turned away from Lumian. I should have had a calm and serious conversation with Lumian, with the person I love.’

She still hadn’t made up her mind completely.

It was unavoidable. She was too young to bear the weight of marriage, and the time she had spent with Lumian was short.

Her cautious and fearful personality was also a problem, and she worried about her parents’ reaction and Lumian’s parents’ reaction. Not only that, but countless thoughts followed one after another, making Tania’s head heavy.

‘But the fact that I like… love Lumian is real.’

That was right.

She loved Lumian Calard, this man sitting in front of her with a gentle yet firm appearance, more than anyone else.

If that was the case, she shouldn’t have kept these worries to herself.

Even if it was difficult and frightening, they should have worried together. They should have tried to move in a good direction by getting to know each other’s thoughts in more detail.

Tania, who realized this a step too late, shed tears.

“Huh, huh? Are you okay, senior? Well, you must have been very surprised…”

“No, it’s not that. I’m sorry, Lumian.”

“Sorry? What do you suddenly mean by that…”

“I kept avoiding you. Not talking, not eating together, not making eye contact…”

“No, that’s not important at all right now…”

“No. It is important.”

Tania spoke in a stronger tone.

And she poured out the points she felt right now without reservation. Lumian listened to her story calmly.

“I see.”

“That’s right. I’m sorry. For not being able to give you a definite answer right away.”

Tania’s answer about the sapphire necklace was, for now, postponed.

It was definitely not a rejection. She anxiously added various stories, worried that Lumian might misunderstand.

They still had a whole year left attending Tarasan Academy together, so during that time they should love more and spend more time together while discussing that topic.

Hearing this, Lumian nodded with a smiling face.

“Good.”

Actually, he was slightly embarrassed.

It wasn’t only Tania who had avoided the other person. He too had been crushed by all sorts of thoughts and hadn’t actively sought her out. He had just stagnated alone.

With such a topic, receiving an apology pricked his conscience.

But he decided not to bother saying these thoughts of his.

‘Right now, just good talk is enough.’

Lumian’s smile deepened.

Although he had lived much longer than Tania, he too could only become a child in front of the word marriage. He could only waver without being able to make a definite decision.

Therefore, the words Tania had said to him were so grateful and relieving.

As she said, it seemed like they could think about future matters while loving more passionately and happily.

“Hmm.”

Of course, to do that, they needed to sort out the current absurd situation first.

Lumian looked at the Rogue Third Prince sprawled on the blanket and thought.

‘How did such a scoundrel come from Cairo?’

Beyond being disappointed in the individual, he felt disappointment toward the entire kingdom.

Since ancient times, Cairo had been extremely proud and somewhat arrogant. They often looked down on people from other kingdoms except Jenas.

But they never crossed the line. Moreover, to maintain their high pride, they fulfilled the duties of a great power more than anyone else. They were the ones who led the charge against the demons.

‘For such a kingdom to produce this rotten seed, and for the King to defend him instead of punishing him, while the ministers are busy looking out for themselves and seeking their own gain…’

Lumian’s eyes narrowed slightly.

When he first heard about the Kingdom of Cairo from Morghen, he thought it wouldn’t be this serious, but he was wrong.

Ten years was a long time for the entire atmosphere of a kingdom to change.

He smiled bitterly and turned to Tania, asking.

“By the way, you felt a refreshing energy from the sapphire?”

“Huh? Oh, yeah. I think that’s probably how I was able to wake up from the sleeping incense… You didn’t know? This must be a gem with magic cast on it.”

“Hmm, I didn’t hear anything like that when I bought it…”

It did feel a bit strange.

When he chose this sapphire necklace at the Dragon’s Nest, he felt similar to when he entered the tent to have his compatibility read in Rhodesia.

‘I brushed it off as nothing back then, but there’s definitely something there.’

It was as if someone was constantly watching over him and helping him.

Just as Lumian was hardening his expression at this thought.

“Lumian.”

“Yes?”

“But what do we do now?”

“About what?”

“This situation. We laid hands on the 3rd Prince of Cairo.”

“Hmm.”

“Should we run away for now? Do we need to escape? Oh, come to think of it, if we stay here and the Guard Knights come rushing in…”

“That’s fine.”

“Huh?”

Tania’s eyes widened. Her reaction asked what he meant by that.

Lumian said nonchalantly.

“The people in this estate, I’ve already subdued them all.”

“…Really?”

“Why would I lie to you, senior?”

“…”

“What’s with that look?”

Lumian said with a hurt expression.

The way Tania was looking at him felt like she was staring at a monster.

But from her perspective, she couldn’t help it.

There seemed to be about four Sword Experts, and he had dealt with them without any commotion.

‘Just how strong are you, Lumian?’

Even in this serious situation, this question rose to her throat.

Then, Lumian turned his gaze away from her and was waking up the Third Prince.

Tap, tap.

“Hey. Wake up.”

“Ugh, urgh… Hmm? Gasp!”

When he channeled aura through his body, the Third Prince immediately woke up.

However, he couldn’t move. Because Lumian had done something.

He spoke in a terrified voice.

“You, you bastards! How dare you do this to me! Do you know who I am!”

“…”

“Release these unknown restraints right now. And kneel before me and bow your head! If you do that, I won’t take your lives, and might let you off with just an arm…”

Lumian didn’t listen to more of the Third Prince’s words.

He was beyond salvation. He activated his aura image.

Kiiiiing-!

The Third Prince’s pupils trembled as if an earthquake had struck.

It was as if he had locked eyes with a demon walking out of hell. Yellow liquid began trickling from his small member.

“Uh, uhhh…”

It was over. The Third Prince had fallen into a state where he could no longer speak of today’s events.

Just thinking about Tania and Lumian would make him suffocate, so today’s incident would never leak out.

“Next… the Guard Knights and attendants, I suppose.”

Lumian repeated the same process on everyone in the estate.

These were people who knew what the Third Prince would do and still helped him. He had no intention of showing mercy.

Having finished everything, Lumian took Tania’s hand and said.

“Shall we go on a date after so long?”

“…It’s really okay, right?”

“Don’t worry about it. Just worry about me instead.”

Tania smiled at Lumian’s words.

She should rightfully be anxious, but strangely, her heart felt at ease.

* * *

Time passed quickly.

The new students had already adapted to the Academy and were spending rewarding days, while Lumian and Tania walked around closer than before, making those around them envious.

Of course, it was a much better situation compared to the beginning of the semester when the Third Prince was causing trouble. Students and professors sighed in relief seeing him living quietly.

However, it was still too early to feel relieved.

Just as Tarasan Academy’s midterm evaluations had ended.

A group of people arrived from the Kingdom of Cairo.

Among them was Sword Master Adolf Anner, one of Cairo’s eight pillars.

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