Chapter 10: The Head of Van Dyck
Although he was unexpectedly interrupted, Heliga felt that the old man in front of him had appeared at the right time. Otherwise, he was still worrying about how to persuade the president to go back to the student union and not waste his time on himself. In fact, when the old man glanced at Tova appreciatively, the latter said hello and went back.
Looking at the sturdy old man in front of him who was like a hill, and comparing it with the petite figure who had just left, Heliga couldn't complain, should it be so extreme.
The person who came was a burly old man who was more than two centimeters tall. The wrinkles on his face show the vicissitudes of life, and it also shows that the old man is not young. But judging from the tone of his voice and the movement of his actions, his physical fitness is still excellent.
Compared with these, the kind of aura that can't be ignored is one of the more important elements that cannot be ignored. Even if the old man's figure was not such a standout, just by virtue of this unusual aura, Hailiga could tell who it was.
"Head of Van Dyck." Helriga softly called out the name of the comerβhe was seventy years old but still had the aura of a forty-year-old man, and such a character could be said to be equal to an old monster like the "Sword Fairy".
"Although President Tova has probably said it again." The old man was burly, and his voice was also louder than Hong Zhong, even if he deliberately lowered his voice, it still clearly came into Hailiga's ears, "Welcome to the Tolz Non-commissioned Officer Academy...... Should I treat you as a normal student, or should I treat you as an assistant to His Highness Olibat on mission? β
"Special assistant? Is that what he told you? Heliga was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help asking.
"Huh...... The belated report was not recognized by the school in the first place...... Unless it's a royal priorityβisn't it? The head of the house said with a smile, and it became clear to Helliga for a moment that his reasons would not have been approved, and that it was Oliebart who had earned privileges in the school founded by the royal family by presenting his actions in Crossbell in the documents as being ordered by him.
"Until there is further instruction from His Royal Highness, I hope you will treat me as an ordinary student." If you want to make a play, you have to do a full set - just after a little stunned, Heiliga reacted and returned with a confident smile.
"Huh...... I know why Your Highness thinks so highly of you. The old man didn't say much, just turned around with a smile: "To be honest, his aggressive ideas sometimes make me feel very worried, but it would be much better if someone like you was by his side......
"You're wrong...... His Royal Highness and I just have a high degree of common interests. I'm nothing compared to the friendship between you and you, from teacher and student to colleagues. "Heiliga has not heard Olibart talk about the head of the house, this old marshal is not only full of peach and plum in the world, but also used to be Oliebat's mentor, and in the special class plan proposed by Olibart, it was the head of the house who supported Olivebart's plan despite the opposition of the council members.
"I'm old...... Not just compared to young people like you and His Royal Highness, but even compared to someone like Osborne, who is already an old guy. From the eyes of the head of the academy, Helliga could read the trace of emotion, "This is the last contribution I can make to His Royal Highness." In the days to come, you are the only one who can accompany him...... and the young people he trusted. β
"Hey...... I think the only thing Your Highness Olibates needs to worry about is what you call an "old guy". Heliga shrugged, "Although I don't know much about ...... But on the whole, His Highness Cedric and His Highness Elfin have a very good relationship with His Highness Oliebat. β
"yes...... Osborne's guy is a thorn in the side of many people that is difficult to deal with. The dean didn't raise any objections, "That's really ...... Has the high-spirited young officer of the year become like this now...... This idiot. β
ββ¦β¦ Prime Minister Osborne was a general under you when he was young? Heiliga asked curiously.
"yes...... Osborne was not what he is now. As if opening the box of memories, the dean said, "He was no different from an ordinary young and motivated officer...... He has a family, has children, is very motivated in training, and basically chooses to return home to spend time with his family during rare vacations...... Unfortunately, everything changed after that time......"
"Hamel." Heliga whispered the name, noticing the imperceptible stiffness in the Master's body as he blurted out the name, "Since then, Gillias Osborne has risen from an obscure young pawn to the rank of Imperial Chancellor above 10,000 people, and has gradually become His Majesty the Emperor's closest and most trusted person...... Since then, the Emperor himself has retreated into the background, leaving all superficial matters to the Prime Minister, hence the nickname "Iron Prime Minister" β right. β
"yes...... Do you really know that name? β
"Two of my friends are survivors there." Heliga said simply.
"Yes......" Head Van Dyck pouted, "what do you think about that?" β
"Although logically speaking, it is very shameful to hide such a thing." Heiliga pouted, "But from the perspective of the Empire...... I think everyone should thank the prime minister for his actions. If it weren't for the fact that he had dealt with the aftermath...... It would be a huge blow to the prestige of the imperial government, and even the royal family. β
"Since you can understand ......"
"Just because you can understand it doesn't mean you completely agree with what he's doing." "If he wasn't the mastermind, then he wouldn't be blamed for the Hamel tragedy...... However, during the more than 10 years he became prime minister, it is impossible to say that he is completely harmless to people and animals in order to expand the power of the reformers. β
"......" the head of the house was silent.
"At least...... His actions hastened the factional tensions between the major nobles, and my family was affected by it. "Although it is said that the rotten aristocracy will fall apart, it is only a matter of time before conflicts erupt...... But his responsibility in this incident cannot be denied. β
"I see...... That's what you think. The head of the academy suddenly realized, "That's why you're an ally of His Highness Oliveat...... Do the "right" thing, instead of standing on one side and forcefully purging and suppressing another. β
"yes...... Don't you think so? Dean? β
Looking at the surprised old marshal, Heliga smiled slightly.