The random characters in the dating sim world are a bit bad.

Seeing this unusual situation, Olivia's eyes revealed confusion, and she tilted her head slightly to look at Leon.

Faced with Olivia's deliberately cutesy question, Leon simply shook his head slightly and then looked over at her.

'Notice to International Students in the Republic of Azerbaijan'

The Republic of Assel is a nation jointly ruled by six powerful families, which overwhelmingly dominates the Kingdom of Horfath both militarily and economically.

This comparison excludes Lyon!

"About studying abroad? Are you going to Lyon?"

"No, I'm not going. If everything goes smoothly, we'll get married after graduation, and wouldn't it be nice to enjoy life together in the territory then?"

Moving to a new country not only means having to learn a foreign language again, but also facing potential hostility and bullying.

Lyon isn't interested in international students; his biggest dream right now is to enjoy life with his wife. Although certain events have led to some changes in his moral compass, he's still capable of killing as long as it's within acceptable limits.

There will be no one who defies the Heavenly Generals, nor will he utter the words, "Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny?" Because he was born a "king and noble," and moreover, he treats everyone equally.

If disappointment truly reaches its limit, Leon wouldn't mind accelerating the course of history in this world and ending feudal society!

Faced with Leon's unrestrained words, Olivia gave a coquettish retort and then prepared to leave.

"Leon, are you also going to be involved with the guards?"

Daniel's voice came from behind him. When Leon turned around, he saw Daniel and Raymond squeezing out of the crowd. Both of them had a look of disgust on their faces, as if it was because the crowd was full of boys.

Olivia's eyes flashed with anger as she looked at the two people who appeared, causing them to suppress their questions and prepare to leave.

"Don't rush to leave. Finish what you've said. What do you mean by recruiting guards? I don't recall any royal family recruiting guards."

Lyon, who visited Myrène at the palace once a week, was quite well-informed.

"Lyon, it's about recruiting the Saintess's guards. Normally, this kind of thing would be done after the temple reports it to the royal palace and gets their approval. However, because the temple intends for Saintess Mary to become the Crown Princess, they have refused to recruit her."

Raymond glanced around before quietly explaining to Leon.

After hearing the gist of the matter, Leon nodded, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.

Does this foolish temple intend to gain more power through this? They don't even consider their own capabilities.

"I see, are you two preparing to participate in the selection?"

Faced with Lyon's question, the two sighed in unison.

"It's impossible for us two adventurers to get involved in something like this. The Saintess's guards usually recruit ordinary people with no background. This time, because of the special circumstances, I estimate that His Highness Julius and the other five will join, and the powerful families will probably send people in as well."

Daniel, with his muscular physique, voiced his judgment, much to Lyon's surprise.

“Daniel, if you two want to join the guard, I can talk to Lady Milenu about it. You’ll probably be more popular with the girls if you join the Saintess Guard,” Leon teased the two of them a little.

"Ahem. Leon, if there's nothing else, we'll be leaving now."

Hearing Lyon's teasing words and feeling the increasingly hostile gaze, Raymond wisely stepped forward, pulled Daniel away from speaking, and left.

"Leon, you can't go to places like those two in the future."

Olivia smiled sweetly as she watched the two disappear, appearing completely harmless.

"I definitely won't go. I have such lovely wives like Livia."

"Leon means he's going back without us, huh?"

Her innocent eyes looked at Leon with a hint of grievance, and her jade-like fingers quietly crept up to her waist and pinched it.

The school gate.

Angelica and Kuraris, who were sitting on a bench under a tree, walked over to the two people who came into view. After stopping, they hugged Olivia and sniffed her, only stopping after not smelling the fragrance of her bath.

[She hadn't changed her stockings, and she didn't smell, so it seems she didn't cheat.]

"Livia, let's go." ×2

After taking Olivia's hand, Kuraris and Angelica walked out of the academy and began to talk about their upcoming schedule, their words filled with smiles.

Olivia's expression remained unchanged as usual, showing no shame whatsoever for cheating.

[The cleansing magic is really great. It didn't waste the time I spent creating it.]

Olivia's purification magic is not something that can be achieved by simply combining cleaning and deodorizing magic. Her purification magic can restore things to their previous state, but there is still some internal damage involved.

Lyon, standing behind the three, smiled slightly at the two who hadn't noticed, and started to think about the Saintess Guard.

Volume Two: School Life: Chapter Eighty-Eight - The So-Called Aristocracy

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On the way to the royal palace meeting room.

Seeing Vince walking anxiously ahead, Kuralis's father, Bernard, quickened his pace and caught up behind him.

"Duke Vince, Duke Vince, please wait a moment."

Because of the rule against loud noises within the palace, Bernard could only call out anxiously in a low voice when he sensed Vince's back. He had to call out several times before Vince heard him.

"Earl Bernard? What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

Vince turned around and saw that it was Bernard calling him, so he slowed down a bit. After Bernard caught up, they walked forward at a leisurely pace, with a look of doubt on their faces.

"Duke Vince, you must have heard about the Saintess's selection of guards."

"I've heard a little about it. But isn't His Majesty choosing to recruit the Saintess Guard from within the academy at the request of the Archbishop of the Temple? This matter shouldn't have anything to do with us."

Although the Red Grebe family's power has diminished somewhat, their information channels remain excellent. Based on the information they've gathered so far, the guard selection process has nothing to do with them. Therefore, they plan to slack off at this meeting, just like last time.

Bernard shook his head slightly at Vince's delayed response, and then shared the latest news he had received.

"Duke Vince, the Marquess of Frampton is preparing to advise the King that Viscount Lyon be appointed as the captain of the guard."

"Nonsense! Isn't this nonsense?"

Upon hearing this, Vince's face flashed with anger towards these vermin of the kingdom.

The laws of the Kingdom of Holfalt stipulate that nobles with territories cannot become guards of the Holy Maiden's Guard. The purpose of this is to prevent the temple from threatening the king's existence by taking over enough lords through this means.

“Bernard, neither His Majesty nor the Queen would agree to such a thing. If Lyon becomes part of the Temple Saintess's guard and is absorbed into the Temple, wouldn't that just increase their strength? Such a foolish suggestion…”

Somewhat annoyed, Vince completely forgot to include the title when addressing Bernard, and his gaze became hesitant after thinking about something.

Their current king cannot be described as a ruler who can maintain the status quo. The fact that he has been able to manage the kingdom without any major problems or rebellions can be entirely attributed to Milenu.

If Milenu were to declare himself the new king after the king's death, Vince, Bernard, and others would undoubtedly choose to support him. This is not only because Lyon would follow Milenu, but also because Milenu's personal charisma is second only to the king, who has the advantage of bloodline, in the eyes of many officials in the kingdom.

“Vince, please don’t be angry. We all know that Lyon, who was promoted by the Queen, would never betray her. But this is not the case for His Majesty. Moreover, the Barutona under Lyon’s command is stronger than the kingdom’s newest warship.”

Bernard stepped forward, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily before he whispered the last sentence into Vince's ear.

Throughout history, ministers who wield powerful weapons have always been the subject of the king's suspicion. Even though the current king of the Kingdom of Holfate is somewhat incompetent, the king's suspicion of Lyon has not disappeared just because Lyon was promoted by Myrenu.

Moreover, and most importantly, Leon dared to speak out and take action for an incompetent prince. No one could guarantee that one day Leon would suddenly feel that the king was not competent enough, and then lead his men to purge the court of corrupt officials and put his chosen Milenu on the throne.

Especially during the Lyon holiday, Norris was 'hired' at a high salary to serve as the chief instructor of his factory's guard, training those former soldiers of the Duchy of Van Os!

All of this made the king wary of Lyon, and once people are wary, they will want to test him.

Therefore, according to the kingdom's laws, the lowest-level lost items cannot be forcibly taken. The only test the king can take is to find an opportunity to test Leon's loyalty.

The selection of the captain of the Holy Maiden's Guard is the best opportunity to test her!

After all, divine right and royal power are two opposing things!

"So, Bernard, you mean you want us to stand up and support Lyon to become the captain of the guard? Since there are already five people like Prince Julius ahead of us, it's now irresistible for Lyon to become the captain of the guard."

“That’s right, Vince. This time, Lyon will likely be chosen as the captain of the guard regardless. So, to show our support for Lyon, to test whether His Majesty will change his mind because of our suggestion, and to give Marquis Flopton and his ilk a blow, are all good options. However…”

Bernard paused slightly.

"I just feel a little sorry for Leon. I'll have Kula apologize for me when we get back."

Hearing Bernard find excuses to get his daughter closer to Leon, Vince's earlier anger vanished instantly.

[You, Bernard, I thought you were kindly reminding me to avoid saying the wrong thing. Turns out you're just showing off how your daughter found excuses to approach Leon and make him feel your good intentions. How insidious!]

"Oh dear, look at my memory. I've said a bit too much. I'm really sorry, Vince." Bernard feigned a very fake headache.

"It's okay, I'll have Ange talk to Leon. She gets along really well with Leon and that Livia."

[That damned old man! So what if he allows Leon to marry a commoner? Our Attali family can do that too. As long as Leon hasn't made a decision, it's all fine!]

[Heh. You treacherous Bernard, don't think you can get Leon just because you allow him to marry Olivia. Angela and Olivia are good friends; she'll definitely win!]

For a moment, the two, who had been somewhat harmonious, became at odds again because of Lyon's matter, until they entered the conference room and made up again.

Inside the conference room, the Marquis of Frampton, who had arrived earlier, was exchanging words with his own group of nobles. When Vince and Bernard walked in, they both looked over.

Upon seeing the two who seemed to have already formed an alliance, the Marquis of Frampton's expression immediately turned serious.

It seems the Redgrab and Atari families have joined forces. But even united, you two families can't compare to us. Now, I not only have His Highness the Second Prince, but also the support of the Duchy and the help of the Temple.

This time, that country bumpkin is definitely going to become the captain of the guard, and I'll gain even more of His Majesty's trust because of my suggestion...

A moment later, the king, whose expression was somewhat unwell, walked in, sat on the throne, and looked down at the audience.

"let's start."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The official beside the king responded and then relayed the latest demands made by the temple.

"Gentlemen, the temple wants us to cover the budget for this escort team, citing the presence of nobles among them. What are your thoughts on this?"

As soon as he finished speaking, some disorderly discussion arose in the meeting room.

Bernard, who already had a prepared statement in mind, stepped forward after glancing at Earl Frampton, who was also about to speak.

"Your Majesty, I have something to say about the guards."

The king on the throne looked at Bernard, who had stepped forward, and paused for a moment before waving his hand, signaling him to continue.

"Your Majesty, the kingdom originally stipulated that the duties of temple guards could not be held by territorial nobles. However, because the saintess is Prince Julius's lover, she became a guard in order to protect her lover."

The king on the throne nodded slightly after hearing this. It was a commendable thing to become a guard for one's beloved.

“Since the Saintess’s guards are nobles from our kingdom, it is only right that they provide the corresponding supplies. After all, these supplies will be used for His Highness Julius and the others. However, if the personnel and supplies are provided by the kingdom, then the captain of the Saintess’s guard cannot be handed over to the temple’s personnel.”

Bernard's words came to an abrupt halt, and the King in the conference room stretched his arms with a hint of satisfaction. Meanwhile, the Marquis of Frampton, also in the conference room, immediately flew into a rage upon seeing the provocative look in Bernard's eyes.

[That despicable, treacherous fellow dared to steal my ideas! He deserves to die!]

In fact, the Marquis of Frampton was not intelligent enough to have thought of such a thing, so it was no surprise that he learned about it from Helterudie.

"Earl Bernard, it seems you already have someone in mind. Speak up quickly, and I won't blame you," the king said magnanimously, promising forgiveness.

Upon hearing this, Bernard became even more respectful before speaking.

“Your Majesty, I believe that Viscount Bartofart is the most qualified and suitable person in the kingdom to serve as the captain of the guard. As the kingdom’s most powerful young knight, Viscount Bartofart has experience teaching both air pirates and the duchy’s army, and he will certainly be able to teach Prince Julius very well.”

"Furthermore, Viscount Bartofarth was promoted by Her Majesty the Princess and now holds the position of military advisor. Would it be most appropriate to select him as the captain of the guard?"

After Bernard finished speaking, he remained silent, looking down at his nose and keeping his mind at ease, as still as a statue.

After watching Bernard's one-man rampage, Vince couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

[Bernard, that cunning fellow, is truly formidable. We'll have to be more careful from now on. These words have struck a chord with His Majesty. How come I never noticed before how well he flattered me?]

In contrast to Vince, the Marquess of Frampton glared angrily at Bernard.

"Isn't it just flattery? I can do that too! That wretched Bernard, you've really lost all sense of aristocratic dignity! It was clearly my idea!"

On the throne, after listening to Bernard's account, the king turned his gaze to Vince.

"Duke Vince, what's your suggestion?"

Upon hearing his name called, Vince stepped forward and respectfully said, "Your Majesty, personally, I do not recommend that Lyon become the captain of the guard. After all, he is too young and needs more time to mature before he can better contribute to the kingdom under Your Majesty's leadership."

"However, in public opinion, Viscount Bartofarth is indeed as Count Bernard said. I believe that under His Majesty's guidance, he will certainly be able to fulfill the duties of the captain of the guard."

After listening to Vince's speech, Bernard couldn't help but mutter a few words of disapproval to himself.

[You, Vince, your flattery is so fluent. No wonder you're from the Red Grubb family!]

Inside the meeting room, the Marquis of Frampton, who had also listened to Vince's speech, now looked somewhat anxious.

[These two are such good flatterers! Your Majesty, please appoint me! I'll definitely flatter them even better.]

The King noticed the Marquis of Flopton's somewhat anxious expression, and after a slight frown, asked with some displeasure, "Marquis of Flopton, do you think what they said is wrong?"