The Possessor Has No Desire To Be a Protagonist

024. Socialite (2)

The atmosphere was like a rubber band stretched to its limit and taut.

Even Tia, who was proud of herself, was not avoiding Sylvia’s eyes.

Why do I feel like I’m walking on thin ice when two women are fighting? Is this the catfight you’ve only heard of?

I looked into Tia and Sylvia’s eyes.

“hahahaha, Professor Sylvia, is it a theater stage?”

As if she really didn’t know her intentions, Tia let go of her pretense.

There was no way Tia, who was quick-witted, could not have noticed Sylvia’s hostility from the start. Sylvia’s one word means ‘stop acting and show your real face’.

“Is a socialite like a theatrical stage for you?” I asked.

“Theatrical stage? A socialite is just a socialite. I’m not sure of Sylvia-sama’s intentions.”

However, Sylvia didn’t seem to want to fight any more than this.

“Ah, to me socialite is a theatrical stage. I was just curious about other people’s opinions. After all, the social world is fun. Everyone is more interested in my pupil than me.”

In that way, Sylvia tried to divert the topic.

Only then did Tia’s expression soften.

“Huh, Miss Sylvia is also true. Isn’t that what you do in the social world?”

Beyond that, Tia didn’t ask about my relationship with Sylvia.

“Here, chocolate and three cups of tea, please.”

Tia ordered tea from the waiter.

“I’ll make a parfait instead of tea.”

Sylvia ordered a parfait instead of tea.

The waiter nodded and soon brought two cups of tea and a parfait.

The parfait with waffles and biscuits looked appetizing even at a glance.

“Mmm, sure, it’s delicious.”

It was a calm tone, but I was unexpectedly surprised. I’ve never seen Sylvia’s expression so happy.

“Linchester, do you like parfait?”

“Ah, parfait, pudding, and chocolate. I like all sweets.”

Sylvia, who was eating the parfait, looked like some kind of CF model.

If Anya had a style of eating deliciously like a mukbang, Silvia had a classy taste in parfait.

“My father says I have childish taste.”

Having said that, Sylvia showed no signs of being shy about her taste. It was cool too.

Then a black shadow fell over our table.

“Long time no see. Sylvia von Lynchester.”

I looked up and saw a blonde man standing there.

Even socialite clothes couldn’t hide the man’s prominent muscles.

“Long time no see. Haq von Euphyros.”

Sylvia calmly put the spoon down.

Hark von Euphyros.

It was a family that divided the forces of the Lynchester family and the Knights of the Empire.

Naturally, the two families did not get along very well, as the forces that shared power.

“Can I join you?”

Sylvia nodded at Hark’s question.

“As much as you like.”

A man in a cadet uniform was standing next to Hark.

It was as dignified as an escort knight.

It was Luban, the 2nd class of the first year of the academy.

“This is my nephew and pupil Ruban von Euphyros.”

At that introduction, Ruban lowered his head once.

If Arthur and Reus were famous for being strong in Class 1, Ruban was famous for being strong in Class 2.

“hello. My name is Ruban von Euphyros. It’s an honor to meet you. Sylvia von Lynchester.”

“Nice to meet you. Ruban. I am Tia Erze. She is currently attending Nadia Academy and belongs to the Ergé family of the Daesanghoe.”

Tia introduced herself first.

When he was told that he belonged to the Ergé Grand Prize, Ruban clamored that the handkerchief he bought was also bought from the Hergé Merchant.

“I am Ethan.”

“Ethan? Where is Ethan from?”

Haq laughed, but I could see the obvious hostility. Asking such a question in the first place is probably to disrespect me as a person from whom I am from.

Or, have you been blind?

But I was not foolish enough to show hostility here.

“Even if I told you, you wouldn’t know.”

I am from Korea.

It’s not possible to reveal that much, is it?

“I know a tolerable family, too.”

But Haq didn’t seem to want to go overboard.

“Hack.”

Then Sylvia intervened.

He spoke quietly, but his tone had the power to captivate the audience.

“It doesn’t matter where you are or where you are from when it comes to learning the sword.”

Sylvia smiled at Hark.

“hahahaha, it’s me, aren’t there a lot of questions? I heard that Sylvie is a teacher-student relationship? I have to be patient because I’m curious that Sylvie, who didn’t take a single disciple, did.”

Tia smiled awkwardly.

Even if she belonged to the Hergé family, since she was not a noble, she would have had to pay attention.

Ruban was only paying close attention to the situation.

“I’m really curious, but how about practicing swordplay with Ruban and your student Edan?”

In social circles, swordsmanship was often demonstrated.

Even nobles often learned swordsmanship or magic through culture, so it was seen in the social world.

And most of all, they fought a duel to give face to the nobles they didn’t like.

If you lose in the social world, you’ll be humiliated properly.

“Hack.”

“A good swordsman will never run away from a match.”

Hark was determined and laying the plate.

“Isn’t the Lynchester family famous for never avoiding a duel? If you were a disciple of the Lynchester family, you would have passed on the will of the Lynchester family! How is it?”

He drew people’s attention with his hearty laugh that followed.

If I backed down, it would put a strain on Master’s honor. Even if he lost, his honor would be lost.

“good. Hark von Euphyros. I accept your offer. Ethan.”

“Yes, Lynchester.”

“Go and show me the Lynchester sword.”

I got up from my seat.

Ruban also stood up from his seat as if he had been waiting.

As we made our way to the right place, a circle of people surrounded the two of us.

“The socialite party is fun today. To think the Lynchester family and the Euphyrus family clashed.”

“Ah, is that child Sylvia’s disciple?”

“It is not a clash between the two families of Lynchester and Euphyrus. My pupil is not from the Lynchester family.”

I heard that sound even if I didn’t listen. I accepted the wooden sword that Ruban gave me.

“Did you say Ethan? I’d rather end it with one round.”

“I hoped.”

Ruban looked confident.

After all, he must have been educated in an elite course since he was a child by Euphyrus’ son.

However, there was a corner to believe in.

It was because it was rare in the social world to release magical power.

Because I shouldn’t have been hurt in a fight between nobles.

It was national rule to deal with sums without liberating mana.

And, except for when I was catching a demon, I fought without releasing magic.

In other words, he was accustomed to fighting without magical release.

“Win it. Ethan.”

Sylvia put her hand on my shoulder.

“Yes, Lynchester.”

Looking back, Tia and Benek were also concentrating on the battle.

Soon after, the sparring began.

Booung!

A sharp sword strike flew.

I blocked that sword attack without dodging it.

It was heavy, but it was enough to stop it.

After clashing swords with Luban a few times, he was able to know the opponent’s skills. He knew very well that the match would be decided in an instant.

Luban lowered his wooden sword again.

For some reason, I was able to easily block that swordsmanship again. Ruban and I repeatedly confronted each other and then retreated.

Only the sound of wooden swords clashing relentlessly could be heard.

Why?

I was able to properly use Lynchester’s swordsmanship as if I had learned it for a long time.

As if dancing, we exchanged swords.

Ruban, who hit the ground, was making a winning move.

I received the opponent’s sword with my strength.

The two swords with no magic power intersected.

Instinctively, the next move followed.

As if this swordsmanship had been developed to counter the swordsmanship of Euphyrus.

f*ck!

My wooden sword cut off Luban’s wrist.

Had it been a real fight, my wrist would have been blown off.

However, Luban did not let go of his sword.

This time, the wooden sword pierced Luban’s abdomen.

f*ck!

Luban, who was struck by my wooden sword, staggered, but did not fall.

The game was won in an instant.

In an instant, the place became quiet.

There was no encouragement, exclamation, or even moaning at the party.

“Admit it, it’s a win.”

Luban seemed a bit resentful, but took the wooden sword.

Before long, applause filled the social hall.

A voice came from each analyzing the current situation.

“There was no magic release, but it was exciting.”

“This is how the Lynchester family won one victory.”

“As expected, is the Lynchester swordsmanship stronger than the Eupyrus swordsmanship?”

“This is not the case with the swordsmanship of Euphyrus. It’s just that the individual has lost the battle.”

I shook hands with Ruban first.

Ruban took my hand with a smile on his lips.

“It was a good fight. Ethan.”

“Ruban, thanks to you, I learned a lesson.”

After shaking hands, we each turned around.

“Ethan, that’s quite right. Where did Sylvie take a useful guy as a disciple?”

“It’s an overstatement.”

“Good job. Ethan.”

Sylvie patted me on the shoulder proudly.

Then the prom began.

Sylvia stood in the corner with her arms crossed during the ball.

I also watched the ball from Sylvia’s side.

“Isn’t Lynchester going to the ball?”

“I am not familiar with dancing. Do you want to dance? go and go I will not stop.”

Then someone approached me.

“Miss Sylvia, can I borrow Ethan?”

The owner of the sweet voice was Tia.

Tia’s blue eyes were facing me.

“Permission.”

Sylvia answered coolly.

“Ethan, could you give me a minute?”

Apparently, I had no choice but to look into Sylvia’s eyes.

Because I came as Sylvia’s partner from the beginning.

“I can’t dance well, am I?”

“Then, I’ll wait for you on the balcony.”

“… … .”

After speaking, Tia turned around first.

Even in a dress, she skillfully walked through the crowds and headed for the second floor.

Reluctantly, I followed Tia.

Tia was half-reclining on the balcony.

I went to the balcony and leaned against it. The world seen from the balcony was quiet.

The full moon was floating in the background of the blue night.

“Tia, Erje, what do you want to say?”