Peace Hunter

"There's a possibility that the academy tournament and festival will be canceled this year," said Miss Karina.

Several Elevrad members were shocked when they heard this.

"Cancelled?" said Vanina, a shocked senior.

"Yes. You probably know that before submitting a financial aid proposal to the royal and ducal families, Elevrad and the academy first determine the total funding needed to hold the academy tournament and festival. Then, once the required amount is known, the total is divided according to the number of families we're submitting proposals to. Since we're only submitting proposals to the royal and four duke families, that means we'll only be submitting proposals to five families. So, we'll divide the total required funds by five, and then submit a financial aid proposal for the amount of the five-point total."

"Therefore, without the financial assistance from Duke San Minerva and Duke San Angela, we still haven't reached the total funding needed. We've only received three-fifths of the total, which is still far too short. Therefore, I'm saying that if we continue to be short of funds, there's a possibility that this year's academy tournament and festival will be canceled," said Miss Karina.

Then, all the other Elevrad members fell silent after hearing Miss Karina's words. While the other Elevrad members were silent, I decided to ask Miss Karina something.

"Can't Elevrad and the academy submit financial proposals to other nobles, Miss? Previously, we only submitted financial proposals to the royal family and the duke's family, but aren't there noble families below the duke's level that we can also submit financial proposals to?" I asked.

"The Duke family we're submitting the proposal to represents other noble families under the Duke who reside in that Duke's territory, Rid. So when we submit a proposal to one of the Duke families, they won't immediately provide us with financial assistance because they still have to discuss it with the other noble families under them. Only after they've finished discussing it will they provide us with the funds. The funds provided by the Duke family come not only from their own funds, but also from those of the other noble families under them. Some of you might think that the funds from the Duke family come entirely from the Duke's own funds, but that's not the case. However, the percentage of the funds coming from the Duke family is indeed higher than the percentage of the funds coming from the other noble families," said Miss Karina.

"So that's how it is. I just found out about this," I said.

Several members of Elevrad nodded, indicating that they, too, had just learned about it.

"Then, how about asking the noble families we previously submitted proposals to for help in increasing our funding to reach our total funding target? If we exclude Duke San Minerva and Duke San Angela, that means we're only submitting proposals to three noble families. We'll divide the total funding we need by three. After that, we'll ask those noble families to increase their funding to reach the total amount we're dividing by three," said Senior Vanina.

"If we do that, it would be disrespectful, Vanina. We've already submitted proposals to those three families, and they've surely already discussed their proposals with the other noble families. It would be disrespectful of us to submit new proposals for funding now," said Miss Karina.

"Then what, Miss? If the total funding requirement isn't met, this year's academy tournament and festival will be canceled completely," said Senior Vanina.

"Perhaps we should wait until the new Duke is inaugurated. After the inauguration, we will immediately submit a financial aid proposal to the two new Dukes so we can hold this year's academy tournament and festival. However, as of now, there's been no information about the inauguration of the new Duke to replace Duke San Minerva and Duke San Angela. Therefore, we may have to wait a little longer," said Miss Karina.

"If we wait for the inauguration of the new Duke, it's unlikely we'll have time, Miss Karina. We don't know exactly when the new Duke will be inaugurated, and the academy festival and tournament will begin in approximately six months," I said.

"Well, you're right. Even if the new Duke has been installed and we have submitted a proposal, we don't know when the financial assistance will be sent. It seems I really have to discuss this with Her Majesty the Queen. But unfortunately Her Majesty the Queen is currently difficult to contact. Well, I myself understand why she is currently difficult to contact considering the many problems that are currently befalling her," said Miss Karina.

The other Elevrad members fell silent when they heard Miss Karina's words.

"Don't worry, I will try to continue to contact Her Majesty the Queen to discuss the academy tournament and festival. I know that the academy tournament and festival are events that are highly anticipated by everyone at the academy. Not only at the academy, people from all over the kingdom of San Fulgen are also looking forward to this event. So, I as the principal of the academy will not allow these two events to be canceled this year. I will do my best so that this event will still be held," said Miss Karina.

Several Elevrad members who heard Miss Karina's words seemed relieved.

"Seriously, Miss? You truly are the best principal," said Senior Vanina.

"I would be grateful if you would do your best to ensure that this school year's academy tournament and festival are still held. Because as you know, Klara, Nichelle, and I are fourth-year students, and these two events will be our last as students at this academy. So I hope they won't be canceled," said Senior Darryl.

Senior Klara and Senior Nichelle nodded in agreement with Senior Darryl's words.

"Yes, I know that. Therefore, I will do my best to ensure that the academy tournament and festival are still held. I don't want the fourth-year students this school year to miss out on the excitement of these two events before they graduate," said Miss Karina.

"Thank you, Miss," said Senior Darryl with a slight bow.

"Relax, Darryl. I asked you all to gather in the Elevrad room just to discuss that. Now, you'd better leave immediately, as classes will resume soon. Thank you all for being here," said Miss Karina.

"No need to thank us, Miss," said Senior Darryl.

"That's right," said Senior Vanina.

The other Elevrad members nodded in agreement.

"Very well, if you insist," said Miss Karina.

"Then we'll be going, Miss," I said.

"Yes. Don't worry about the Elevrad room; I'll lock it later. And also, Rid, don't forget that you are now the Elevrad chairman. I look forward to working with you in the future," said Miss Karina.

"Relax, Miss, I won't forget. I will do my best as Elevrad chairman," I said.

"Very well then. Okay, you guys go," said Miss Karina.

"Yes, miss," I said.

Then we all left the Elevrad room to return to our respective classes.

Irene and I headed to the second-year building. Along the way, Irene and I chatted.

"I'm sorry, Irene," I said.

"Apologize for what, Rid?" Irene asked.

"I'm sorry I didn't appoint you as the new vice chairman or secretary of Elevrad. I didn't appoint you because there was someone better suited to the position. You're probably upset with my excuse, so I apologize," I said.

"No need to apologize, Rid. Besides, I don't care whether I get the position at Elevrad or not. Hearing you say there's someone better than me for that position, doesn't that mean you're competent? You didn't appoint me to that position even though I'm your girlfriend. In this kingdom, many powerful people appoint people they know to certain positions even if they don't have the qualities and skills to do so. I'm glad you're not that kind of person, Rid," Irene said.

"Well, I prefer to appoint people who truly have the qualities to fill certain positions, regardless of whether they're close to me or not. If there ever comes a vacant position at Elevrad and you have the qualities to fill it, I will definitely appoint you to it, Irene," I said.

"Ok, I'll look forward to that, chairman," Irene said with a smile.

"Stop teasing me, Irene," I said.

The two of us continued our walk to the second-year building.

-

Back in the Elevrad room.

Miss Karina was seen calling someone with her communication crystal. Not long after, the person she was calling answered.

"Hello," said the person she was calling.

"It's me, Violetta," said Miss Karina.

It turned out to be Miss Violetta.

"Miss Karina? What did you need to call me, Miss?" asked Miss Violetta.

"Have you arrived at the White Palace yet?" asked Miss Karina.

"Yes, Miss," said Miss Karina.

"Has the meeting with Her Majesty the Queen begun yet?" asked Miss Karina.

"Not yet, Miss. The other commanders haven't arrived at the White Palace yet," said Miss Violetta.

"I see. Once the meeting with Her Majesty the Queen is over, please report to me immediately about what was discussed," said Miss Karina.

"Yes, Miss," said Miss Violetta.

"That's all I wanted to say. Then I'll end this call for now," said Miss Karina.

"Ok, miss," said Miss Violetta.

Miss Karina ended the call and put her communication crystal back in her pocket.

"I don't know why Sis Kayana summoned all the royal army commanders to the White Palace. I'm sure there's something important to discuss," said Miss Karina.

-

Meanwhile, on the streets of the capital San Estella.

A horse-drawn carriage was seen making its way to the White Palace, located in the center of San Estella. Inside the carriage, Commander Asier was sitting alone, gazing out the window at the city view. As Commander Asier was gazing out at the city view, a light suddenly appeared in his pocket. Commander Asier immediately checked his pocket and took out the glowing object, which was his communication crystal. Commander Asier immediately answered the call.

"Hello," said Commander Asier.

"It's me, Asier," said the person calling Commander Asier.

"Father? What's wrong, father?" asked Commander Asier.

It turned out that the person who contacted Commander Asier was Commander Asier's father, Duke Louis.

"Where are you currently?" asked Duke Louis.

"I'm currently on the streets of the capital, San Estella. I'm on my way to the White Palace," said Commander Asier.

"White Palace? Why are you going to the royal palace?" asked Duke Louis.

"Commander Oliver contacted me earlier. He said Her Majesty the Queen has invited me to the royal palace. Not just me, but all the royal commanders are invited to the royal palace," said Commander Asier.

"All the royal commanders? That's unusual. Why would Her Majesty invite all the royal commanders to the palace?" asked Duke Louis.

"I don't know about that, Father. What you said is true. It's unusual for Her Majesty to summon all the commanders of the royal troops. Even during my time as one of the commanders of the royal troops, Her Majesty only summoned us all once, when I was newly appointed. You could say that was my introduction as the new commander of the royal troops."

"I've indeed heard that San Fulgen Academy currently has a commander who leads the knights guarding the academy. That commander also has power equal to us, the commanders of the royal troops. However, I'm sure Her Majesty summoned us not to introduce the commander who guards the academy."

"Given the current state of the kingdom, I'm sure Her Majesty summoned us all to discuss something very important regarding the current state of the kingdom," said Commander Asier.

-To be continued

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