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Chapter 218 What youth love story?! (2)

As for the real reason for the duel between the two, Alfred guessed that it was probably because something he had set his eyes on was taken away by a hated guy, and he felt it would be too embarrassing to continue like this, and his self-esteem was hurt, so he could not forgive the other party.

(My self-esteem is too high. I don’t strive for improvement and I don’t have any skills. I am also very self-righteous and unwilling to face reality... It’s really amazing that these two guys can have so many difficult elements at the same time.)

Alfred sighed in his heart and completely lost interest in the two of them.

The two of them had a fight over a woman last time, so there's nothing topical about using the same gimmick again.

"Why do you seem to be losing energy all of a sudden, Al? Wait a moment, I haven't finished what I'm saying. Although this fight is also for a woman, the key point is the woman they are fighting for."

Leonard said in panic, afraid that even Alfred would ignore him.

However, Leonard spoke too loudly, and after being glared at by Liliana, who also hadn't gotten enough rest, he immediately covered his mouth.

"So, who are these women they're fighting over?"

Alfred sighed and inquired.

It would be too pitiful to just leave Leonard alone like this.

"It is said that he is a mentor at the academy, but his exact identity is still unclear."

Leonard leaned close to Alfred's ear and spoke in a mosquito-like voice.

(You don’t have to be so scared… But it feels a little strange that he’s a teacher at the academy.)

Alfred complained, pondering in his mind.

It wasn't that there was some strange sense of immorality in a teacher-student relationship, he simply felt that something was unnatural.

Unless she's a perverted older sister with a weird fetish who likes to keep good-for-nothings and scumbags.

Alfred didn't think any older, mature woman would be interested in those two men.

As for Brady, at least he has the title of the son of the hero Ulysses and can be used as a political pawn.

He can be considered to be worth winning over and currying favor with.

But Roderick is very subtle...

(Hmm, this is indeed the work of that guy called Antonio, right? But what is his purpose? Is Antonio trying to lure the two of them and hinder my actions?)

Alfred couldn't help but wonder.

However, he was not sure whether his speculation really made sense.

Because Antonio is a pervert who takes other people's misfortune as his own pleasure.

Perhaps he had set Brady and Roderick up against each other simply for fun, or perhaps he was simply angry at their incompetence and wanted to vent his anger by making fun of them.

It is irrational to try to find justification for the actions of such a guy.

However, Alfred still cared.

"When is their duel?"

he asked.

"It is said that both of them are very impatient to fight this afternoon."

Reynard replied.

"I see, you must be planning to go see it, and take me with you."

"Hey~ I knew you would be interested in the duel, Al. By the way, bring some drinks and snacks this time, because it looks like the opening match between those two will take quite a while."

Leonard suggested excitedly.

(We're not going to the movies... Well, I think those two will argue for quite a while before the duel. Leonard's idea isn't bad.)

Alfred complained in his mind.

"By the way, if you have any information about the woman these two are fighting over, can you tell me right away?"

"Eh? Al...you're not planning on taking action too?"

Leonard looked dumbfounded, obviously misunderstanding Alfrid.

"Not really. Although I wouldn't say that I'm not obsessed with looks at all, I actually care more about the character and personality of the person I'm dating."

Alfred said seriously.

"A woman who can hang out with those two guys is clearly a huge landmine, right?"

"She actually said that the other party was a big mine... She is still a mentor after all."

"But the identity has not been confirmed, right? Maybe the mentor's identity is just a cover or a rumor."

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—Marina—

"Ah!"

Marina was walking down the hallway when she couldn't help but sneeze loudly.

(Oh my god, could it be that Antonio-sama is thinking about me~?)

She was planning to go to Helaban's classroom for a morning meeting under the identity of Meganthe E. Bradley.

[Stop being so narcissistic. I'm not thinking about you. Maybe it's those two little brats who fought over you who are talking about you.]

The voice of Shota echoed in Marina's mind, Antonio's cold complaint.

But even so, it sounded like sweet talk to Marina.

(Ah~ Lord Antonio actually contacted me on his own initiative. I am so happy. Is this heaven?)

Her brain cleverly blocked out the sarcastic parts, thinking that it was just Antonio being arrogant.

Marina only focused on the fact that now, like Sheryl in the past, she had the ability to contact Antonio at any time.

【…】

Antonio fell into silence.

(By the way, Master Antonio, is it really okay to let those two brats fight to the death? Wouldn’t it be better to let them both cause trouble for Alfred and hinder their actions?)

Marina ignored Antonio's awkward silence and asked curiously.

She actually didn't care at all what Antonio's purpose was behind doing these things.

Because whatever Antonio did, it must be something great, because he was the god of the Annu Cult, and also the god of Marina.

Marina simply wanted to find an excuse to chat more with Antonio.

Just hearing Antonio's voice made Marina excited.

【There are deep considerations for this. 】

Antonio said seriously.

"Hmm~hmm, I knew it, ah!"

Marina covered her mouth in panic, thankful that no one else was around.

Even she didn't want to be seen as a weirdo who talked to herself.

[In short, just follow my instructions and give them what they should be given, and then handle the things that need to be told and taught to them.]

Antonio instructed.

(Yes, Master Antonio~!)

[…Also, I have decided to leave this operation entirely to that man.]