Peace Hunter

About three hours later, we finally arrived back at the academy. We arrived at the academy just as nightfall was approaching. The carriage we were riding in stopped in front of the academy gates, and we immediately got out. As we disembarked, Miss Violetta and several knights guarding the academy were waiting for us at the gates.

"Welcome back, Miss Karina, Princess Irene, and Rid," said Miss Violetta.

"Yes, I'm back, Violetta. Did anything happen while I was gone?" asked Miss Karina.

"Nothing happened, Miss. Things are normal at the academy," said Miss Violetta.

"It's good that nothing happened. Then I'd like to go in and go straight back to my place. I'm quite tired right now," said Miss Karina.

"Please, Miss," said Miss Violetta.

"Yes. Let's go in, Rid, Irene," said Miss Karina.

"Yes, miss," Irene and I said.

Then the three of us immediately entered the academy grounds.

-

After that, Miss Karina headed straight for her place, while Irene and I headed straight for the dormitory. When I arrived at the dormitory, specifically in front of mine, I saw Charles, Chloe, and everyone else except Lillian standing in front of it. They seemed to be waiting for me. I immediately walked over to them and spoke to them.

"You guys, what are you doing in front of my dormitory?" I asked.

After I said that, they all turned to me.

"Rid!" they all said.

They all rushed over to me.

"Rid, I just learned that your village has been attacked and everyone in the village has died," said Noa.

"My condolences, Rid," said Charles.

"Me too, Rid," said Chloe.

They all expressed their condolences to me for what I'd experienced.

"Thank you, everyone. But you don't need to worry now because I'm fine. I've calmed down and felt relieved after visiting their graves," I said.

"Are you sure you're relieved and at peace, Rid?" Charles asked.

"Yes. Even if I'm still feeling uneasy, I've got Irene to help calm me down," I said.

"Yes, I'll calm Rid down if he seems uneasy. You don't need to worry," Irene said.

"I see. Then it seems we don't need to worry, after all, you have a girlfriend who cares about you," Charles said.

"It's nice to have a girlfriend who cares about you," Noa said.

"You have Lillian, Noa. If you say that, does that mean Lillian doesn't care about you?" Charles asked.

"No, that's not what I meant. Please don't tell Lillian what I said," Noa said.

We all laughed after hearing Noa's words.

-

After chatting with them for a while in front of my dorm door, they excused themselves and returned to their respective dorms. After they said their goodbyes, I went straight into my dorm with Irene. Not long after we both entered, there was a knock on the front door.

*Knock* Knock* Knock

Irene and I immediately turned to the front door.

"It looks like you have a visitor, Rid," Irene said.

"Yes. And that guest is senior Nadine," I said, continuing to look at the door.

I could tell it was senior Nadine because I recognized her aura.

"Nadine? Why is she here?" Irene asked.

"I don't know. I'll go see her first," I said.

"I'll come with you," Irene said.

Then Irene and I hurried to the front door of my dorm. After that, I immediately opened the door. When the door opened, it was indeed senior Nadine.

"Good evening, Rid, Irene," said senior Nadine.

"Good evening, senior Nadine," I said.

"I'm sorry if I've disturbed you, Rid. I've come here several times before to see you, but I didn't get an answer when I knocked on your dorm door," said senior Nadine.

"Sorry about that, senior. I wasn't in the dorm before because Irene and I were going to Aston Village, my hometown," I said.

"Yes, I already knew about that. Because the last time I came to your dorm, I met Charles and Chloe. They both told me that you two were going to Aston Village," said senior Nadine.

"I see, so you already knew about it, senior. So, why did you come here, senior? You've even come here so many times," I said.

"I came here on orders from Lord Duke San Lucia. He said he wanted to speak with you," said senior Nadine.

"Uncle Louis wants to speak with me?" I asked.

"Yes. Wait a moment, I'll contact Lord Duke first," said Senior Nadine.

Senior Nadine then reached into her pocket. It turned out to be a communication crystal. Senior Nadine then contacted Duke Louis using it.

"Hello, Lord Duke," said Senior Nadine.

"Yes, hello too, Nadine. What's up?" asked Duke Louis through the communication crystal.

"I'm currently with Rid and Irene," said Senior Nadine.

"Please give the communication crystal you're using to Rid, Nadine. I'd like to speak with him," said Duke Louis.

"Yes, Lord," said Senior Nadine.

Senior Nadine then handed the communication crystal to me.

"Hold this communication crystal, Rid. Lord Duke would like to speak with you," said Senior Nadine.

"Yes," I said.

I immediately accepted the communication crystal from Senior Nadine. Then, I began speaking to Duke Louis through the communication crystal.

"Hello, Uncle Louis," I said.

"Hello, Rid. How are you?" Duke Louis asked.

"I'm fine, Uncle. How about you?" I asked.

"I'm fine too. Today, I heard that your hometown, Aston Village was attacked and all its residents were killed. A few days ago, my knights went to the village to deliver the gifts you requested. I didn't expect the village to be attacked and its residents killed," Duke Louis said.

"Yes, I didn't expect it either, Uncle," I said.

"My condolences for what happened to your hometown, Rid. Asier also expressed his condolences. He asked me to convey this on his behalf," Duke Louis said.

"Thank you, Uncle. Please convey my thanks to Brother Asier as well," I said.

"Yes, I'll tell him. Before that, are you really ok, Rid?" Duke Louis asked.

"Yes, Uncle. When I first heard the news, I often daydreamed because I was thinking about my hometown. But after visiting my hometown and the graves of the residents, I've calmed down and stopped thinking about it. Besides, Irene helped me calm down. So you don't need to worry," I said, turning to Irene.

Irene remained silent and remained focused on our conversation.

"I see, so Irene has helped you calm down," Duke Louis said.

"Yes, Uncle. Your daughter is truly very reliable," I said.

"Ahaha, that's good then. Ok, Rid, perhaps that's enough for our conversation for now. The reason I wanted to talk to you is because I wanted to express my condolences. I was also worried about you after hearing the news that Aston Village had been attacked. But it turns out you're fine as usual. I'm relieved to hear you're okay," said Duke Louis.

"Yes, Uncle. Anyway, you don't need to worry," I said.

"Ok. Then, let's end our conversation for now, Rid. See you next time," said Duke Louis.

"Yes, see you too, Uncle," I said.

With that, my conversation with Duke Louis ended. The communication crystal stopped glowing. Then I immediately gave the crystal back to Senior Nadine.

"Since your conversation with Lord Duke is over, I'll be heading back to my dorm. See you, Rid, Irene," said Senior Nadine.

"See you too, senior," I said.

After that, Senior Nadine left my dorm.

-

The next day, 4:00 a.m., in the academy garden.

As usual, I went to the academy garden in the morning to spar with Miss Violetta.

"Are you sure you're okay, Rid? Yesterday you just received some bad news about your hometown," Miss Violetta said.

"I'm fine, Miss. It's true that I received some bad news about my hometown yesterday, and it made me daydream a lot because I was thinking about it. But now I'm fine, Miss Violetta, you don't need to worry," I said.

"Okay. Then, let's start sparring as usual, Rid," Miss Violetta said.

"Yes," I said.

Then we both began sparring.

-

Afternoon, 12:00 p.m.

Morning class had ended, and we were getting ready for lunch in the cafeteria.

"Rid, let's have lunch," Noa said.

"Yes," I said.

Just as I was getting up from my seat, the communication crystal in my pocket suddenly lit up.

"It looks like someone's calling me. I'll answer the call from this communication crystal first," I said.

"Ok," Noa said.

Then I walked to a corner of the classroom where no one was around. Then I immediately answered the call from the communication crystal.

"Hello," I said.

"Rid, it's me," said someone through the communication crystal.

From the voice, it was Miss Karina.

"What's the matter, Miss?" I asked.

"Come to my room now. My sister Kayana is in my room right now," said Miss Karina.

"Her Majesty the Queen has come to your room again? What's her business again, Miss?" I asked.

"I don't know. Anyway, you came now so you can find out why she's here again," said Miss Karina.

"Yes, Miss. I'll be right there," I said.

-

Meanwhile, at the same time, at the Duke of San Quentine's residence.

Duke Remy had just opened a secret door that connected to the basement of his residence. Duke Remy then entered the secret door and walked down the hallway to the basement of his residence. After walking for quite some time, he arrived at a large room where he had previously visited to meet Duchess Arnett, Duchess Claret, and King Albert. After that, Duke Remy continued walking through the large room until finally Duke Remy found a door at the end of the room.

Duke Remy continued to walk towards the door, then he immediately opened it. Duke Remy immediately entered the room behind the door. When Duke Remy was inside the room, it appeared to be shaped like an auditorium. In the middle and at the back of the room were many chairs facing the front of the room. The chairs were currently occupied by many people who looked like royalty. In addition to the people sitting in the chairs, there were also many demons standing on each side of the room. Among the demons were King Albert, Duchess Arnett, Duchess Claret, Duchess Harriet, senior Florian, commander Marshall, senior Vyn, and commander Dayne.

Meanwhile, Duke Remy, who had just entered the room, slowly walked to a podium in the center of the front of the room. He stood on the podium and looked at the people dressed in noble attire sitting in the chairs in the center and back of the room.

"It seems you've all arrived. Then, I'll begin explaining the new plan I've formulated," Duke Remy said.

-To be continued

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