The Boy Who Fell to the Lowest Level of the Dungeon, Becoming the Strongest and Returns to the Surface After 10 Years~He Just Wants to Live a Quiet Life, but His Childhood Friends Who Have Risen to Prominence Won’t Leave Him Alone~ - Chapter 4: Tina’s Feelings

“We’ve arrived at the royal capital!”

On a sunny morning, Tina suddenly spread her arms wide.

The day after his return, Elta was taken by Tina to see the royal capital right away.

However, Tina immediately slumped her shoulders in disappointment.

“But, I’m heading to the academy now…”

“You should go. Tina is a ‘special scholarship student,’ right?”

“Somehow.”

Yesterday, the two of them talked about various things since then.

Among them, Elta heard some astonishing things.

First, the name of the academy is “Royal Capital Etoile Academy.”

He only knew the name, but it turns out to be the top academy in the country…

Of course, in terms of academics as well as strength, it is an elite academy where the finest from across the country gather.

However, attending the academy comes with a considerable tuition fee.

Tina couldn’t afford much as she grew up in an orphanage, but she worked hard and achieved excellent results during the exams.

As a result, it seems that she was being exempted from tuition fees as a “special scholarship student.”

Also, it seems that she is part of the student council despite being a first-year.

Elta once again wears a proud expression.

“I’m so glad you grew up to be such a wonderful sister.”

“Hehe.”

“But why did you want to go to the academy so much?”

At the Royal Capital Etoile Academy, they are required to hone their strength.

From Elta’s perspective, it seems unimaginable for Tina ten years ago.

“Well…”

In contrast, Tina quickly averts her gaze.

Then, she was slightly blushing as she answered while glancing at Elta.

“Because there was someone I wanted to help…”

“Huh?”

It was indeed meaningful, but unfortunately, the small voice did not reach Elta.

“What did you say?”

“~~~! Seriously, that never changes!”

“Huh?”

It seems that Elta has always been like this.

Speaking of revenge, Tina brought up the continuation of yesterday’s conversation.

“I’m definitely going to recommend big brother as a lecturer!”

“No, no, that’s why they won’t even listen to me.”

However, Elta just keeps it under control.

When he heard the story, he was upset, but when he learned that the academy was such an amazing place, on the contrary… He felt relieved.

“Someone like this addressless man is definitely going to be rejected immediately.”

“No way, I’m definitely going to push through! I’m a member of the student council, after all!”

“Haha, I see, I see.”

That’s precisely why she has this relaxed attitude.

And while she was doing this, Tina suddenly looked at the magical clock and gasped.

“Oh, I have to get going soon! Are you really okay being alone, big brother?”

“Yeah, for now, I’ll just check out the information center today.”

“Got it. Then let’s meet here after school!”

“Yeah.”

Waving goodbye to each other, Elta sees Tina off as she heads to the academy.

The back view of the uniform, which suited her tall stature well, was something he was very proud of as her older brother.

(But big brother Giri is taller.)

And so, when Tina’s figure disappeared from sight, Elta turned on his heel.

“Well then, how about the information desk…”

However, shadows of multiple people appear before him.

“Is that you, Elta-sama?”

“Huh?”

They are clad in silver armor from head to toe, wielding life-sized spears.

On the chest area, each has a mark with crossed spears engraved.

They immediately stepped forward and introduced themselves.

“We are the ‘Royal Capital Knights Order’.”

“That… wait, that ‘Royal Capital Knights Order’!?”

As expected, even Elta seemed to have heard of it.

The capital city is vast and the most bustling place in the country, but there are a few troubles.

That’s because they─the “Royal Capital Knights Order”—are maintaining public order.

The envy of the people and the elite forces of this country.

Speaking of the glorious knight orders, there is none other than this Royal Capital Knights Order.

Such a knight order suddenly visited Elta.

It’s no wonder he’s upset.

“Um, what happened?”

“I have been ordered by the Vice Captain to bring Elta-sama. Please follow me as I am.”

“Why!?”

It’s completely unfounded, but it doesn’t matter if the Royal Capital Knights Order follows the principle of “orders from above are absolute.”

They gestured for Elta to follow them.

“I haven’t done anything!?”

“Ah, that’s why I won’t do anything bad. If you just come quietly, everything will be fine.”

“That’s a lie!!!”

If he rebels against the Royal Capital Knights Order, it could truly become a crime.

Elta raised his voice, but was taken away as instructed.

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Afterword

The protagonist, Elta, gets caught up in things.