The Escort Knight Who Is Being Obsessed Over by the Villainess Wants To Run Away

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“You didn’t even dare to kneel in front of me, you presumptuously looked me straight in the eyes. You, sitting face to face at the same eye level as me. Kill or save I wasn’t sure.”

It was an emotionless voice, but a smile gradually spread across his face as he stared at it.

“What should I do?”

Clear laughter.

It’s like a child expecting praise.

As expected, where does that nature go?

Elijah patiently waited for my answer.

I was quickly troubled.

‘What kind of answer do I want?’

Do you really want to live with me or die? I’m not asking that.

It is clear that there is a certain reaction expected from me.

‘What am I to Elijah now?’

An interesting figure who dares to stand up to himself for the first time.

Interesting but can kill anytime.

That is.

If you maintain that interest, you won’t die right away.

Is this right in the long run?

What am I to satisfy Elijah’s interest?

I don’t know.

But in the short term, you are right.

‘Then how can I satisfy my interest?’

Begging for help.

To servilely obey that you can kill if you want.

Neither way interesting.

You have to go beyond the obvious expectations.

“Miss Elijah.”

I called her calmly.

“I know this is rude, but can I ask you something?”

I dare not answer the question of the owner, the aristocrat.

This is absolutely rude.

“Such cheeky… !”

As expected, the knight standing behind was startled.

But.

“Be still.”

Elijah lifted her hand with a hint of her.

The knight hurriedly straightened his posture.

“Do it.”

Elijah agreed with a smile.

It’s a rude thing to do, but it’s the best way to get Elijah’s attention.

“What is the reason you let me through?”

“Because it is fun and interesting.”

“Then, I dare to say, it would be better if you let me live.”

“Why?”

“Because if I lived, I would see more fun and interesting things.”

“Hmm.”

Elijah smiled softly and nodded her head.

Her little fingers tapped on the table.

I broke into a cold sweat without realizing it.

‘It’s a habit that comes out when thinking about that….’

I have said everything I have to say.

How to make it fun and interesting?

I don’t know about that.

I threw it away to live.

‘I’ll have to think carefully in the future.’

Her interest won’t last long either.

She is a woman with a personality that easily gets tired of anything by nature.

I’ll forget if there was such a candidate later.

“I’m already halfway there.”

“… Yes?”

She said, “I heard she was sold into slavery.”

“Yes. That’s right.”

“By the way, your speech skills are excellent. Vocabulary you use. An attitude of not forgetting to be considerate as much as possible even though you know that it is not polite. The composition and order of words to persuade the other party.”

“… ….”

“It’s like watching an educated aristocrat.”

I forgot.

This is not a world where educational opportunities are open to everyone like Korea.

“However, he doesn’t know the manners of holding a teacup at all, so he’s not an aristocrat. So I don’t think I was really educated.”

“… ….”

“It’s fun.”

Talk. Elijah smiled and tapped the teacup.

Steam was still rising from the tea, which hadn’t even been taken a sip.

“Okay. I’ll save you.”

“… Thank you.”

“Name?”

“This is Judas Defacet. Miss Elijah.”

“Judas. I will remember.”

“It is an honor.”

“It’s okay to go now. Oh, you can take the rest.”

I took the sweets without hesitation.

It’s a bit too much to pick up by hand.

Should I put it in my pocket?

“… Leah. Take care of that.”

Elijah pointed out one of the maids.

The red-haired maid took her paper bag and put the remaining cookies in it.

“I look forward to it. Judah.”

Elijah smiled and waved her hand.

For some reason, it was frightening.

She’s quite young, but her appearance as the villainess I know overlaps.

She hid her feelings and bowed her back.

“I will be honored for the rest of my life.”

*

A boarding house. As soon as we went back to Room 13, there was an uproar.

“Hey-! Here comes the newcomer!”

“Where! Uh! Hey! You! Hey!”

“What are you man! What happened!”

“What did you talk about with the lady!”

“This is the first time that a young lady has come to me in person in over a year!”

11 People come out at once and shout.

My ears hurt.

I first took out a paper bag from my pocket.

The best way to make something quiet is to eat it.

“Everyone should start with this.”

“What is this?”

Dylan got it.

As soon as I opened the envelope, I smelled sweet and savory.

“This, this, this… !”

“It’s a cookie! Mr. Y, how many of these are there? This expensive….”

“The newcomer has brought you fancy cookies!”

“From now on, newcomers are gods!”

At the same time, I feel an uncomfortable sense of deja vu.

That’s it.

It’s the same as the soldier’s reaction when he received Choco Pie.

“As of today, attacks on Judah are considered hostile to Room 13!”

Richard exclaimed.

It was a declaration to the candidates who rushed in from the other room.

They must have been curious about me alone with Elijah.

“All away! I’ll give you one by one!”

As if there was an order, Dylan handed out cookies to the candidates.

I brought the cookies and got one too.

“So, newbie. Why did the lady call you? What did you say?”

Someone munched on cookies and asked.

What should I say?

Can I be honest?

‘They asked if I should kill or save me.’

Do these people know the true nature of Elijah?

She later becomes a villain who sticks her tongue out all over the world.

It’s not like that right now.

From what I hear, you don’t seem to see Elijah very often.

In addition, the Bebel family is surprisingly good at managing external reputations.

‘If I did something wrong, I might think that I insulted the owner.’

A slave deserves to die if he insults his master noble.

So I can’t tell the truth.

‘What are you talking about….’

“You came because of something that happened during the candidate selection ceremony.”

You can make it up with the right facts.

“Come to think of it, what happened did you get the pass? That’s because the lady herself pointed it out.”

“… I looked straight at you.”

“Keah-!”

As soon as the cookie got stuck in her throat, she hit her chest with a painful sound.

Others who eavesdropped on the story reacted similarly.

“I couldn’t help it then.”

It is true.

Back then, I knew she would fall off if I did.

Preserving my life.

“I definitely wanted to get accepted here.”

I couldn’t honestly say that, so I wrapped it that way.

“Some crazy guy came in….”

“I knew it from the first time I didn’t panic, but I’m not an ordinary crazy guy.”

“Thank you.”

I answered deftly.

It’s clear that the favor bought with the cookie won’t last long.

This is a thoroughly hierarchical society, and at the same time a competitive system.

If you look disrespectful even a little bit, you will be ignored right away.

I need to let you know that I’m not an easy opponent.

“First of all, Judas. Your seat is here.”

Dylan guided me.

It was under the bunk bed closest to the door in the room.

“Basic clothes and hygiene items are stored in the locker, so take them out if necessary.”

I was amazed again.

Just by becoming an escort knight candidate, the minimum amount of food, clothing and shelter is guaranteed.

I can understand why beggars and slaves apply.

Even though it is known that they are from a villainous family, why can’t they be loyal enough to provide food, clothing, and shelter?

‘If you don’t know that he will die at the hands of Elijah later.’

Dylan then took me out.

He walked around the inside of the camp building and explained the basic structure.

Each room is divided into 5 compartments by grouping them together.

There is another article in charge of each section.

Room 13 is block 3.

The article in charge is Thomas.

Free time except for designated training time and meal time.

However, it is forbidden to leave the designated area.

Instead, give them time to go out on the weekends.

Also, this was a place where seniors and juniors were treated strictly according to the jockey.

I have to be unconditionally loyal to my senior, the rider in front.

That loyalty had nothing to do with skill or performance.

Even if you were a senior in another room, you had to be polite.

This is because, as an escort knight, you must unconditionally obey the hierarchy.

As a current 13th rider, I was the youngest of all these candidates.

‘It’s a headache.’

The only 13th generation.

That too, Elijah himself passed through.

It is a perfect position to be hated.

‘By the way, are there only about 240 knight candidates? How much money are you spending?’

The Principality of Bevel is still a place where money will remain.

It is also a place where knights who will protect the direct line of the Bebel family are raised and selected.

I feel like I have to write that much.

“The content of the training differs depending on the jockey and the current situation, but in general, we all go together. Occasionally, I take on missions to gain practical experience and receive commission fees.”

“I see.”

“This is the end of the basic explanation. There is no training today, so you can look around freely from now on.”

“Thank you.”

When I returned to my room, some of my colleagues greeted me.

This is the point at which the favor obtained through cookies is still valid.

A few of them each played cards and chatted.

I thought about it while pretending to look around my museum.

‘What should I do next?’

You need a long-term plan.

I have to run away from here, and also get away from Bevel Duchy.

‘An escort knight goes through many tests.’

I don’t know how many times I took the specific test.

If you know the least, it gives you a chance to retake the test even if you fail.

‘I have already threatened to show Elijah something. If she drops out here, she’ll kill her for cheating on her.’

So, for the time being, I will live a normal life here.

You have to think carefully about how to escape.

‘When I lose interest, I drop out of the exam and leave this place.’

What if that doesn’t work?

You should always prepare for the worst.

‘I need money to create a separate escape route.’

In addition, a position and power that are not suspected by others.

And now is the past than the point I know.

I don’t know how valid my information is.

‘The immediate conclusion is simple.’

First of all, I live here.

Adjust while training, refine your escape plan in detail.

As I was organizing my thoughts, someone started talking to me.

“Oh, hello.”

It’s a somewhat downcast voice.

It was a boy about the same age as me.

“Me, I am Richard. Did you say Judas? I am using your upper seat.”

“Oh, yes. I hope to go along well.”

“Oh no! Me, I’m a 12th grader. I’m not much different from you. You can speak comfortably.”

“No. It cannot be.”

“That, though, would be inconvenient….”

Richard asked me to stop talking for quite some time.

It was so tenacious that it made everyone uncomfortable.

But I was also not easy.

I didn’t let go of my words until the end and treated him politely.

“Huh….”

Richard sighed.

“Huh, hahahahaha!”

I laughed heartily.

“Hey. Did you notice?”

The tone of voice has changed dramatically.

I calmly admitted that.

“Yes.”

“Wow. Is this a thing?”

Someone from the side threw a word.

“It’s the first time I’ve seen Richard fail.”

“I mean. It’s just that you notice, you’re a ghost.”

Earlier, Dylan took cookies from me and gave them away.

According to the sequence.

At that time, Richard was the first to receive it.

I definitely saw it and remembered it.

That’s not all.

Richard.

In the distant future, it is the name of a human who is nicknamed the ‘Lion Knight’.

I was worried because he looked young, but after seeing him, I became convinced.

This is that Richard.

‘His characteristic is curly blonde hair like a lion’s mane. And a mouthful.’

Richard offered to shake my hand.

Unlike before when he was shy, he smiles coolly.

“Richard. It’s the 5th generation.”

“… I am Judas from the 13th class.”

“Yes, the youngest. Please take good care of me. But how old are you?”

“I am 13 years old.”

“Oh. Do you know exactly how old you are? That’s interesting. I am 15 years old… I guess it was.”

5Th generation….

I looked around as I shook hands.

Looks like he’s the tallest jockey in room 13.

“Kid, I like it because he’s quick-witted and quick-witted.”

A 15-year-old guy speaks like an old man who has gone through a lot of childbirth.

“Please take good care of me in the future.”

“Yes. Senior, please take good care of me.”

“Okay, bring some cookies from time to time if you can.”

Anyway, a child is a child.

“I’m going to exercise, let’s go together.”

Coming here, I met the first words that made my heart tremble.

‘Exercise….’

I was so moved that I couldn’t speak.

I think Richard thought I was hesitant.

“Nothing to be afraid of, man. And if you’re going anyway, you’d better go with me.”

What does that mean?

Anyway, there was no reason to refuse, so I headed to the exercise room where Richard and the exercise equipment were gathered.

I could see why he said that right away.

As soon as I entered, several people recognized me and gave me stinging glances.

But soon after seeing Richard standing next to him, he looked down.

‘Is this the horseman’s power?’

I’m young, but I’m Richard, a 5th generation student.

As time passes, the radix of the previous number decreases.

So, there were few people who would treat Richard carelessly.

Of course, I, who is next to him, can’t treat him carelessly.

“This is why I asked you to come with me.”

Richard laughed lightly.

“It should have been roughly imprinted now, so no one will touch it today. It must be uncomfortable if I’m next to you. Get some exercise and come back.”

He almost said that he would serve him as his older brother.

Richard left to warm up.

I looked around the gym for a while.

I suddenly had a question.

‘An ambiguous background that roughly spans between the Middle Ages and modern times.’

But why are the exercise facilities clean enough to compare with modern gyms?

‘The mass production type is like that.’

The best for mass production.

This is fantasy.

I recalled my past life and quickly checked my current physical condition.

‘Nutritional deficiencies. Postural imbalance. Weakness of the core muscles. Synergistic muscle balance is broken.’

Start with a light bare-body workout.

You just need to build your body slowly.

If you exercise too much, you won’t grow taller, but it’s not a body that can be overdone.

I did push-ups while lying down in a corner.

It was daunting to even do one thing.

My bent wrist hurt, and my thin chest muscle felt like it would tear.

That was very exciting.

When enough muscle stimulation is given, it is often said that you ate well.

I ate a lot of pectoral muscles that day.

*

The day after admission.

For morning training, all the personnel from the 1st and 3rd compartments came out to the playground.

The training time is similar, but it is said that each section is conducted separately.

Sometimes we train together, like morning running time.

Woong-goo-go-go.

The surroundings are noisy.

It should be quiet according to order, but about 100 candidates couldn’t do that.

It made sense.

Because in front of them lined up at an angle, a girl who would later become their master stood out.

Elijah sat in a luxurious chair and looked down at us.

Next to her, a maid held a parasol.

Thomas, the knight of Block 3, said nervously.

“Today is a glorious day for the young lady to observe the training herself! Do your best not to disappoint the young lady!”

Nominally, it is to directly observe the training of candidates.

But I know.

Elijah’s eyes met.

He came to see me.

Expecting me to show you something interesting.

‘I didn’t expect to be this active….’

I wanted to live at that time, so I spit it out.

I don’t know what to show.

The morning run has begun.

Elijah quietly watched as he toasted toast.

“Hey, I think the lady is looking this way?”

“Aren’t you looking at me? Oh, what should I do? Should I at least cover the top?”

“Then you will be executed, you asshole.”

Some of the candidates were talking while running.

Elijah’s eyes slowly scanned her candidate.

But that gaze often stayed on me.

As if asking to see something.

At that time, someone hit me on the shoulder and passed by.

“… ?”

He is a boy who would be roughly 14 years old.

After hitting me and running ahead, they look back and laugh at me.

‘… What is that bastard?’

It’s a face I don’t know.

After running for a few more minutes, one by one came to each side.

“Judas. Are you having a hard time?”

Richard.

“You can take it easy.”

It was Dylan.

“Okay… there….”

I struggled to answer.

My poor body suffered from shortness of breath after running even a little, and my lungs hurt.

This has already happened several laps with Richard and Dylan.

“It’s because I exercised so ignorantly from the first day.”

Richard clicked his tongue beside him.

Certainly, there was also an effect of overdoing push-ups yesterday.

“It is good to be enthusiastic, but match your level.”

Dylan gave rational advice.

I know.

I was so excited yesterday, so stop….

I didn’t have the energy to answer, so I just ran, and someone hit me on the shoulder again.

That bastard.

As I rudely passed between Richard and me, I also hit Richard in the shoulder.

“That bastard….”

Richard muttered as if grinding his teeth.

He is a 5th generation student.

In other words, being able to walk past him without incident even after hitting him on the shoulder means that you are a senior ahead of him.

I happened to meet Elijah’s eyes at that time.

She grinned at me.

Now, like asking if you’re going to show an interesting side.

“Whoa….”

Involuntarily, I let out a sigh.

‘What should I do….’