BJ Swordmaster

Chapter 109 Academy (2)

"I was always the shadow of the family. The shadow only performs the given task, returns to its seat and waits. I can't understand the meaning of caustus."

It doesn't make sense. It's unacceptable. Duke Rodrick, whom Austin remembers, was not the one to pass this on to him.

No, it's not just my father.

It wasn't really about one duke.

Duke Rodrick inherits the family only to the eldest.

It wasn't just for the first reason, it was for a more reasonable reason.

'Because Rodrick's eyes, the first to take over, are much stronger.'

Austin's eyes were just a reading of lies. But the first was different. As we trained, we were able to see through the flow of Mana.

And Austin remembered that his brother had been at that stage for a long time.

My father wouldn't give up. He's definitely not like that.’

The duty of the household was to lead the family in the right direction, which did not include Austin.

"Marshal."

"Yes, young man."

"You said today would be the last time you saw me, right?"

"That's what I said."

"Tell me exactly.”

"I did my duty as a shadow from the moment I stepped in here today."

"Do you mean you're leaving?"

"For the time being, Rodrick will do his best to find the missing seal. But I don't have access to you. 'Cause there was an order from the king.'

"I know that, so I'm leaving the family now.….”

"Young master."

"No, no, no. From the moment I stepped into this place. It wasn't my father's order."

"That's not true. From the housekeeper……."

"I've always wondered."

Austin laughed. Although he had an unusual face, his current situation was also very different from usual.

"I thought Marshall was trained not to lie. The others made a mistake unknowingly at some point, but Marshall never did. He knew how to avoid answering.”

"It used to be."

"It was. Yeah. That's not the case right now. Did you steal it?"

“…….”

"I thought it couldn't be my father's will. This is Marshall's will. Not as a shadow of the family, but as a teacher for the disciples. With the thought of carrying the price entirely."

Marshall laughed. A strange feeling lay over the wrinkled face.

Sadness, and.

"I've always wanted you back."

"I'm sorry."

"Not for the family, not for me. You can't just wander around in the eyes of Rodrick's family. That's what I thought."

Marshall had no choice but to think so.

Shadows follow the will of caustus, and not many people can escape the eyes of such shadows.

At least it was never possible for Austin.

"But I was feeling sorry for him. I knew what you wanted...….”

"I'm grateful that I didn't force you to do it.”

"How could you do that?"

Marshall laughed with remorse. He was limited to buying Austin a little time. Gaju ordered him to take the opportunity, and Marshall's ability could do so.

But he didn't, and the caustic rebuke couldn't break Marshall's spirit.

"Fortunately, the choice is not wrong. You're finally going your own way. This old man couldn't be happier."

"Turn it back. I don't intend to go back.”

"Someday."

Marshall said mildly, but firmly, with a smile.

"There will be a moment when that idea changes. You've had a lot of experience, but it's not time for you to make a life-cross decision."

Perhaps it was the insistence of the old man. Or it could have been a capricious act in a position of betraying a family that he had devoted his entire life to.

But what's for sure.

For the first time in his entire life as a shadow, it was Marshall's own decision.

"It's a pleasure to be able to decide when to leave. The fact that you can leave a gift for the last time is also a blessing. I was sorry that I couldn't be with you.….”

"Marshal, this isn't it."

"…I'm so glad I can help you at least now."

"This isn't it' Put the seal back."

Austin said with strength. If Marshall had decided to run away, Austin couldn't catch up.

"We won't go back to the family, but that doesn't break our relationship either. If it's because of your majesty, I'll...….”

As Austin spoke desperately, Marshall was nodding with a somber face.

In the midst of that.

"Yeah. Yeah. That's right. It wouldn't be bad if it was possible.…Yes, I'll give it a try."

Without the two of them knowing, Henry was muttering to himself.

Then he approached Austin and Marshall.

"Excuse me."

"…Henry?"

Austin looked at Henry with a curious face.

The man who created this moment, the man who gave Austin a situation that he didn't want.

He was a friend who thought it was just fun, but went beyond Austin's imagination for a long time.

"First of all, I apologize. I know you're not in a position to intervene in your conversation."

"No way, Henry. How much...….”

"Even this old man knows how much power Lord Henry has exerted. I should apologize for not being able to thank you first."

"No, I'm fine. I don't think that's the case."

It was not the time to be polite. For the two of you, this conversation might be the last.

The reason for disturbing such an important position was that Henry had his own ideas.

"I can arrange a place for Marshall to stay."

Marshall was leaving because he couldn't avoid the pursuit of Rodrick Street.

I knew better than anyone because I lived as a shadow.

You can't avoid their pursuit.

The only way was to get in a position where I couldn't even dare to track it.

"Did you say seat?"

"Here's what your king said. Duke Rodrick cannot have any effect on Austin Rodrick."

"…I'm sure it is.”

"But he didn't tell me.However, Rodrick can't even touch me."

There was a context in the order.

The king's order to Duke Rodrick was not to touch Austin, but it was because he knew "what to say."

You touch an article that the king paid attention to, and showed a clear favor?

It's not something Rodrick wouldn't dare do without being crazy.

"Stay at the Duke of Camilton. At least until you turn your back on me, Rodrick won't dare to reach out."

Marshall closed his mouth. Looking at Henry's face, he said again.

"Rodrick is persistent."

"I'll take it. Not for Marshall. It's for Austin, it's for myself. If you look at this situation and let it go, you'll live with your mind shackled."

"Henry…."

Austin was almost moved by the look. It was a series of unusual behavior, but the peaceful routine had long gone awry.

"Austin will need a stronghold, too. Of course you can't go back to your family. If Marshall was there, wouldn't it be perfect for Austin?"

"At least while you're at the Academy...….”

"As I do, Austin will be out of here in the near future. Marshall already knows, doesn't he? The fact that we don't have much time left to hold on like this."

Henry winked at Austin, and Austin shone his eyes with gratitude.

"Yeah, Marshall. Do as Henry says."

"…Young Master."

"I'm not good enough yet. Marshall knows that, so he made this decision. To make up for the shortfall. But Marshall."

Austin looked the old man in the eye.

"It would be much faster to learn directly from Marshall than to weigh one condition or another. You think so, don't you?"

Marshall couldn't bring himself to deny it.

The existence of an excellent teacher sometimes narrowed the gap in talent.

If you live as a knight, if you intend to step on the shadow, you cannot find a teacher like Marshall in this Ballaran.

"You're the one who's going to be a knight."

"That's ridiculous. I don't fit into the article."

The square confrontation with the monster was Henry's.

Austin's role was to assist Henry, sometimes by the monster.

"I'm not forcing myself to say this to solve the situation. I have a role to play. It's clear that it's not something as a knight. I got Rodrick's blood, Marshall."

“…….”

"The first would have been a knight. But no. Marshall would know what that means."

Of course you don't know.

It has already been decades since Marshall had a residence under the name of Rodrick.

First, I saw with my own eyes what road Rodrick was walking.

"Let's do this.”

Eventually Henry stepped out again.

"I don't think it's an easy matter to conclude. Also, this is not a good place to have a long conversation."

He is a trainer of the Royal Academy.

A place where outsiders are strictly restricted.

No matter how much the king took care of her, that didn't mean she could act like a rascal.

"…I will."

Eventually Marshall accepted Henry's offer. Austin's face lit up, and so did Henry.

"As soon as we entered our family, the story was decided. It's just a good excuse for nothing. Talking to you later means Marshall finally broke his resolution."

The moment we leave this place together.

Marshall was tantamount to accepting the offer to remain at the Duke of Camilton.

***

Marshall's gone. Henry did not forget the request until the end, giving the position of the Duke of Camilton.

I heard that if you leave like this, Austin will have a burden on his mind for the rest of his life.

So even if you leave, the rest of the story must be finished.

"Shouldn't you tell Lord Camilton in advance?"

"He's on his own. Can you do it to graduate?”

"Of course. It's not difficult at all."

Austin showed confidence. In fact, I have no confidence, but the conditions for graduation at the academy were simple.

If you reach a two-star article, you can graduate without any strings attached.

What if it's a one-star article?