Battle Race in the Fantasy World

Battle Race in the Fantasy World – 36

EP.36 Do you think I’ll just let it happen? No way

Rick Soar was extremely angry about the current situation.

Just a few days ago, these people were fervently ready to stand up for the young master.

But suddenly, for some reason, they changed their tune and started insisting that they should give up.

They even claimed that this was not what the young master would have wanted.

Thanks to that, Rick had a rough idea of what had happened to them.

‘It must be Kyle Jonathan. That guy must have pulled some trick.’

With that thought, he realized this could actually be a good opportunity.

It’s Jonathan, of all places. Any trickery would ultimately come down to intimidation.

They say that Jonathan doesn’t think because they are too physically capable, but what could they really do?

So, he held them and demanded they tell the truth immediately.

He asked if they had been threatened with violence, if they had been harmed physically.

But the answer he got back was so absurd it was almost laughable.

‘A massage? Damn it, what kind of trick is that?’

Asking others yielded the same response, they had all been subjected to a massage.

Given Jonathan’s strength, that massage would certainly be dangerous.

The problem was, who would actually nod in agreement if someone said, ‘I almost died from a massage’?

Rick himself almost yelled out, ‘What’s the big deal about a damn massage that’s got you all frozen stiff!’

This wouldn’t do. He had to find Kyle himself and ask for the exact details.

Although Rick could not surpass Kyle in strength, the academy’s view of him was not favorable.

If he used that to his advantage, he could pressure Kyle and extract what he wanted.

“Kyle Jonathan is currently in the indoor training hall.”

Upon hearing this, Rick immediately headed for the indoor training hall.

At this time, there would likely be other students present.

Rick had already noticed that Kyle was mindful of others’ gazes.

Thus, those bystanders could serve as a natural barrier for him.

He would go there, protest strongly, and ask what had happened.

Only then could he call himself a loyal servant of the future Grand Duke!

While you fools have succumbed to mere strength, I will not!

With patience, loyalty, and the pride of a noble! I will overcome!!

And a short while later.

“Take care, Senior Rick.”

“Yep.”

Rick, having finished his physical therapy, quietly returned to his room.

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Would there be another summons from the headmaster’s office? Would any strange rumors spread?

Perhaps rumors of a massage thug who torments people with massages.

But as one day passed and then two, nothing out of the ordinary happened.

It seems everyone had decided to keep their mouths shut and behave.

‘Honestly, it’s embarrassing to whine about getting some physical therapy. Besides, there’s the fact that being a relative or member of the Littorio family is a weapon, but at the same time, it’s a shackle.’

From the perspective of an older brother or sister, they might wonder if it’s really necessary to respond to such an annoying situation.

They would probably think it’s better to spend that time doing another round of exercise rather than dealing with it.

And because of that non-action, it snowballed, eventually leading to the incident that nearly destroyed the academy.

Humans are animals that constantly try to cross established boundaries.

At first, they act cautiously, but if there’s no reaction, they think it’s okay and push harder.

Then they cross the line, either getting a mouthful of abuse or ending up leaving this world altogether.

‘Physical therapy really is the best. After that comes financial therapy.’

Kyle leaves the gym with a light heart.

By now, his letter should have reached the Littorio Grand Duchy.

He put his heart and soul into each and every word, with all the care in the world.

A reflection that feels sincere. With that, even judges would say, “You get a reduced sentence!”

Moreover, Littorio had officially stated that they would no longer mention that incident.

In other words, from Jonathan’s point of view, there was absolutely no reason to apologize.

Nevertheless, there were two main reasons why Kyle went out of his way to send an apology.

One was to subtly elevate Elga’s position a bit more.

And the other was to inform the Grand Duke of Littorio.

‘I’ve conveyed my apologies through Elga. There’s no one who doesn’t understand what that means. If they really don’t, then our Grand Duke Littorio himself should twist their neck and throw them out of the duchy. My only concern is… whether I was too blatant in informing them.’

The apology included a phrase asking them to now withdraw their guarded and distrustful gazes.

He debated whether to include it, but then thought, “Ah, what the heck!” and put it in.

He wrote it as diplomatically as possible, so someone who is not perceptive might just overlook it.

But the other party is the Grand Duke Littorio, Elga’s father and one of the pillars of the empire.

If he can’t catch that nuance, he might as well strip off his Grand Duke insignia.

‘Maybe he’ll take it as a hint to sort out his internal affairs.’

It was an uncomfortable thought, but in the end, the conclusion was, so what! I’m a victim too! That was the mindset.

Honestly, if the Grand Duke of Littorio himself has declared Jonathan innocent, and it’s his subordinates causing trouble, what then?

They could be purged immediately for disregarding the Grand Duke’s authority, and no one could say anything.

Moreover, this was something Elga had subtly hoped for.

What’s as important as building one’s own power? It’s cutting down the power of the opposition.

In such a situation, the incident would serve as a perfect pretext.

“Kyle.”

As the saying goes, speak of the tiger and he will come, Kyle ran into Elga.

Leto was still following behind her, and upon seeing Kyle, he made a face as if he felt wronged.

Was he upset because Kyle had stolen Elga’s attention? No, surely not. That couldn’t be it.

Right now, he was just offended because Kyle had labeled him ‘weak’.

No matter how weak one might be, or even if it’s true, it’s still unpleasant to hear it from someone else.

“A letter has arrived at the main house.”

During a brief teatime in the garden, as before.

The Grand Duke’s daughter murmured with a faint smile on her face.

“How was the reaction?”

“I don’t know. There’s no one in the world who can read my father’s mind.”

“Still, you must have some expectation, as the daughter of the Grand Duke, as the lady of the Grand Ducal family. And as a future Grand Duke.”

At that, Leto slightly grimaced and pursed his lips.

It seemed he was about to say that such remarks should not be made carelessly.

Kyle wanted to respond.

‘You idiot. Is the person you serve just a leader of the neutral faction, huh? A lady who is so eager to become the Grand Duchess herself, would she just sit there in neutrality?’

This is why, damn it, the series easily surpasses 400 episodes.

To change these non-people into people, it would take not 400 episodes, but at least 4,000.

He wanted to seek divine intervention, clutching his face, but he refrained because of Elga’s presence.

He even considered whether he should give that guy physical therapy soon.

Fortunately, Leto did not open his mouth.

Perhaps because his master, Elga, did not mention anything about being a future Grand Duchess.

She seemed to be deep in thought before finally starting to speak.

“Well, if I had to guess… I think he would consider it quite good.”

“Not displeasing, but quite good, you say.”

“Yes. My father, the Grand Duke Littorio, believes that the arrogance of a capable person has its reasons. If they fail and fall, that’s the limit of their abilities, but if they surpass that, then it’s no longer arrogance but a level that shouldn’t be called such. He always strictly judges based on capability.”

If that’s really the case, it’s welcome news to Kyle.

Truth be told, as he was writing, he did feel a bit annoyed wondering why he had to do this.

So, he included a part that wasn’t necessary, something like ‘Please manage your internal affairs well.’

And yet, instead of being displeased, he considers it quite good. That’s something to be thankful for.

“Are you satisfied with this?”

“Yes. You’ve managed to remove an obstacle cleanly without harming anyone. And I’ve gained the title of a lady who has received an apology on behalf of my brother. But I’m actually more concerned about you. Are you really in a position to apologize on behalf of Jonathan? I thought there was a different successor.”

“Don’t worry. Both my father and brother don’t care at all about this kind of thing.”

They would probably think that you know what you’re doing and go back to lifting weights.

Sometimes he worries that they trust him too much.

What if he ends up doing something foolish?

…But then again, when he thinks about it, there really isn’t any opportunity for foolishness.

Both his father and brother, they’re too physically capable to bother their heads with such matters.

“If you have nothing more to say, then I’ll be on my way.”

Today’s the day. The day he finds an important book on spell for Tisha.

Originally, Ian was supposed to find it for her, but he decided to do it himself.

That event is too good to give to that blockhead, the aggro-drawing champion, the mouth fighter.

Tisha must be waiting by now.

Kyle told her they will meet today, so she shouldn’t have forgotten.

“Why the rush? Have a cup of tea before you go.”

“Thank you for the offer, but I’ve already had enough. Tisha is waiting for me.”

The last part, about Tisha waiting, was said on purpose.

Tisha, yes, she would accept it. But Elga, that’s a bit different.

Beautiful, intelligent, and if she becomes the Grand Duchess, she will hold tremendous power.

That’s exactly the problem. This woman will surely try to use him.

A pure love or a heart-fluttering romance is out of the question.

‘The moment you get involved in politics, this power becomes a poison.’

If he get tied up in all sorts of things, this great strength will become a shackle.

That’s why his father and brother have completely cut ties with central power.

Living in seclusion makes them a dragon that everyone fears, but stepping into the political arena turns them into a caged beast.

“…Kyle.”

“Yes, Lady Elga.”

“It’s a bit off to bring up another woman in front of a lady.”

“I thought we were on friendly terms with Tisha… If I’ve caused any offense, I apologize.”

Of course, Kyle’s voice carried a tone of ‘Did I really do something to apologize for?’

Leto grimaced and was about to say something when Elga stopped him.

“Alright. You may go now.”

“Have a nice tea time.”

Kyle left the place without a moment’s hesitation, hoping that Elga would only see him as a temporary partner for her ascent to the Grand Duchy.

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“…”

The tea in the cup had completely cooled.

During that time, Elga sat quietly, not saying a word.

‘He has to go to Tisha, so he doesn’t even have time to have tea with me?’

It would have been better if he had refused for some other reason.

To bring up another woman like that. She had never been second to another woman before!

‘So, he thought I would distance myself from him because I felt bad?’

Elga wore a faint smile tinged with a hint of jealousy.