I Returned， but the Reverse World 72

Chapter 72 – 09. Graduation and Return

3 out of 9 out of 4.

It was a word that roughly divided the national strength of countries other than the continent’s most powerful country, the Glazer Empire.

A total of 17 countries.

However, not all countries are located within the continent, and there are also countries that worship demons in the southern part of the continent. However, the continent where most of the countries are located has a large land mass, and the number of countries is also large.

In other words, as the representative of the graduates, Siwoo had to greet many VIPs with a smile.

‘Damn it…’

I gently touched my lips with my hand.

I could feel the touch of my fingers, so fortunately I wasn’t paralyzed.

But it seemed like it would only be a matter of time before I would be paralyzed.

‘I never thought I’d respect politicians and celebrities in my life.’

How on earth can you keep smiling faces all day long?

They are truly admirable professions.

“Haha, are you tired?”

While he was sitting on the sofa and resting for a while, the director of training approached with a smile next to him.

Countess Pretzela Elverton.

An old general who has been in charge of the warrior training camp for decades.

He had a lot of talkative temperament, but other than that, he was a very decent person. In particular, it maintains an appropriate distance from the rotten Glazer Imperial Family and thoroughly maintains neutrality. Of course, as long as it belongs to the empire, there are limits to that as well.

“Honored guests… Do you still have a lot left?”

“There are only a few left. Originally, it doesn’t come this far… It’s all because of Candidate Siwoo.”

“Ha.”

It seems to be the fate of a popular person.

“It’s fortunate that we didn’t say hello for a long time. I haven’t memorized all the names and faces yet.”

“You’re doing pretty well for what you’re saying.”

“Thanks to the warden. And I was lucky.”

Looking at it calmly, Siwoo is not the smart one. I am well aware of that too.

He was able to greet and greet the distinguished guests skillfully in his own way, thanks to Count Elverton, who helped him by his side. Also, since they were high enough to be called VIPs, the knowledge from the first playthrough was quite helpful.

“Whoops. Excessive humility is not good.”

“…Do you feel comfortable?”

He didn’t have the heart to stretch out with something like this, so Siwoo ended his speech with an awkward smile.

Earl Elburton smiled at Siwoo, who looked tired, and turned his head to check his watch. The time was close to dinnertime, but there was one more team left today. Everything else was tomorrow.

“It’s my personal opinion… But I think the next honorary guest will like Candidate Siwoo.”

“Yes? What is it that I like… Oh, can’t it?”

Although he looked at her with her surprised expression, her earl only smiled at her mischievously. But rather, it gave Siwoo confidence.

Earl Elburton is a neutral person, but due to his position as a foster director, his relationship with the imperial family is quite thick. That is, if the news is related to her hero, he will come to her as well. The fact that he was able to take on the duties given by the imperial family in the first place was largely thanks to the count.

‘You know about the engagement.’

His prediction was not wrong.

Soon the door to the drawing room opened and three women entered.

Iron Blood Princess Helena.

Her blind escort knight.

Finally, Helena’s loyal aide.

Helena came inside and saw Siu and flinched at her briefly.

She knew she was inside, but she was embarrassed to see her face for the first time in a while. In particular, her aides knew about the engagement, and they were in a state of being sensitive about Siu because they were talking about it.

‘Aww. Why are you ashamed to see your face…’

The more she tried not to be conscious, the more she became conscious of Siwoo.

“It’s been a while, Princess.”

Siwoo greets Helena with a bright smile.

“I’m sorry…!”

“…?”

“Oh, oh, yes! It’s been a while. … Siwoo-nim.”

A greeting that looks awkward because it’s awkward.

Behind the princess, she could see the escort and her aide desperately holding back their laughter.

‘What?’

“You seem to be in a bit of a bad mood today.”

“Ah… That, yes. Well… It’s work anyway. Of course, yes, you have to come.”

“Haha. You look like a princess.”

Siu, not noticing Helena’s strangeness in her, continued her conversation with her normally.

The princess was also somehow able to communicate with him even in her confused state. It was thanks to the awkwardness of her words, but not to the point that they didn’t make sense.

As always, the escort knight and assistant were silently assisting Helena behind her, but there was only one person who could not accept her current situation.

“…?”

‘Am I dreaming?’

Earl Elburton couldn’t believe the scene unfolding before his eyes.

To think that Iron-Blooded Princess was nervous. It’s also because of men.

‘Because of the man… That’s right.’

He agreed with Siwoo’s words and said that he was not feeling well, but Count Elverton knew very well that there was no way he could do that. That’s because even just a few hours ago, he met her in good spirits. I wonder if it’s just brisk, I even inspected the inside of the training center with her sharp eyes.

‘I never thought I’d see that expression… Hehe, it’s something to live for a long time.’

Still, I felt that I was lucky.

Even the princess, who thought she would live alone like a single-minded general, was able to build a womanly face like that.

Her aspirations for her throne and her power were so strong that she feared that one day she would fall. She is an indomitable princess who always looks above her and never looks below her. But now, it seems like she has a man to support her.

‘I’m so glad.’

Count Elverton with a heartwarming look as if looking at his grown-up daughter.

Feeling strange about her, Helena was startled when she saw her while talking to her Siu.

‘What, what is it? Why are you looking at me like that… ?’

“Keuheum. Anyways… Congratulations on graduating. Siwoo-nim.”

“There are still three days left.”

“It’s about three days.”

“Our engagement is coming soon.”

“…”

Helena put on a dumbfounded expression at the sudden word.

My heart, which had calmed down as we continued the conversation, began to become conscious of him again.

Engagement.

The date has already been set.

One month after graduation.

It will be held simply, and it is said that it is an engagement ceremony, not a marriage, but they are the imperial family of the Glazer Empire. Even if the imperial family didn’t like her, her insignificant events were not tolerated because she had a minimum of face.

“I’m looking forward to it. Engagement with the princess.”

“Ah, that, yes. Me, I’m looking forward to it too. Really…”

In fact, her engagement doesn’t change Helena’s life much.

For now, Siu is going to stay there as a member of the Kingdom of Palania, and Helena has her own fiefdom. It’s the same that even if she gets engaged she ends up seeing them every few months if they stay apart, but it felt different though.

“… Sir Siu.”

“Yes, Princess.”

“What Siwoo-nim wanted from me was my body, right?”

“Yes? You’re wrong.”

“Wrong?”

“Didn’t I tell you? All I want is you, the princess. Do you think you’ll be satisfied with the princess’s body?”

“Yes? .. Haha.”

Helena let out a laugh.

Seeing him speak as if it were natural, his heart pounded in many ways. He is himself, not the body. It’s a pretty big difference. Of course, he would have to steal her heart in order to fully gain himself, but she had no intention of giving Helena her hand.

“Siwoo-nim, how about we make a bet?”

“Hmm, bet. What are you talking about?”

“Just lightly, who will take the other person’s heart first?”

Hearing Helena’s mischievous smile, the three women in the room, except for Siu, turned bewildered. The same thought popped into their heads.

‘Don’t you know that you’ve already lost your mind?’

“That’s interesting. But isn’t it too conscientious?”

“That’s why it’s more fun. It means that you’re so enamored with the other person that you can’t fake it.”

“Well, I’m fine. The bet will be quite long, though.”

“Right? Huhu.”

The iron-blooded princess proposed a bet to Si-woo with a much more comfortable mind.

Siura was the one who thought of getting her man’s help and getting closer to her throne, but she just didn’t like being taken for granted. He wanted to make me fall in love with him to the point that he couldn’t live without him.

But she didn’t think of it. She never thought that Siu would make her feel uncomfortable after less than a week. Of course, even then, Helena couldn’t admit it.

After a rough conversation about the bet, it was time for dinner.

They decided to have dinner together and left the parlor.

Siwoo stayed busy for three days after that.

The VIP reception was over after one more day, but when preparations for the graduation ceremony began in earnest, it was even busier. Practicing and rehearsing before an event is a matter of course, so she practiced the graduation ceremony several times in the auditorium, so she felt like she had graduated before the event even started.

She did not rehearse everything in the order of events, of course.

Of course, there were things I didn’t do due to time constraints, and there were things I couldn’t practice at all. Thanks to that, even when the graduation ceremony started, I was able to have my own expectations. Not the former, but the latter.

“Whoa, I was nervous.”

Siwoo, who had just come off the stage, was sweating from his forehead as if saying he was nervous was not a joke. Hildeard took a handkerchief from his bosom and stole his sweat.

“You worked hard.”

“Didn’t I make a mistake?”

“Yes. It was a great speech.”

“I really don’t understand what they’re asking me to do.”

“I’m sorry to say this… But it’s a kind of confirmation. Those who become new heroes don’t just become heroes for the sake of being treated well. They expect as much as they give preferential treatment.”

“It’s complicated.”

Siwoo shook his head with a wry smile.

Indeed, the relationship between the hero and the nation was too complex and strange.

“Ha, the graduation ceremony is coming to an end soon.”

“It’s still… The final turn.”

“That’s right. The most anticipated and most important turn.”

“…♥”

A shy female knight with her cheeks dyed red.

Public sex at the graduation ceremony is the declaration of the formation of the warrior party. However, even if it is a tradition, it is optional, not compulsory. Siwoo’s party members were officially set at five.

Among them, Elaine declared that she would not attend, saying that she would yield to Hildear today, and the other three did the same. Instead of not attending at all like Elaine did, she decided to wait in the back and watch.

In other words, today is entirely Hildear’s day.

Clearly, the main character this time was her.

“Something… Strange.”

“Okay?”

“Yes. I never thought that a day like this would come until recently…”

Hildear’s eyes were as red as her rosy cheeks.

Siu hugged her tightly.

“Ah. Shi, Siwoo-nim. No. That, the suit and the makeup and tears…”

“It’s okay. I’ll take it off soon anyway.”

“Ah… I’m sorry…”

“If you listen to it, it seems to be coming to an end. Shall we go?”

“…Yes♥”

The two men and women held each other’s hands. And they moved on to the stage together.