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Chapter 92: Chapter 92 The Queen [Part 2]
Roman could tell by the look on the Queen’s face that she didn’t like what he was saying. Her eyes were cold, but her expression calm.
He knew the offer was generous—he could stay in the palace and be trained by one of the most powerful mages in the kingdom.
That training would make him stronger, no doubt. He could master flame spells to perfection but that wasn’t enough for him.
He didn’t want to be limited. With his skill, he had the potential to learn every kind of magic that exists, not just flames and if he was going to face the Demon Lord in the future, he needed everything.
"I still want to attend the academy," Roman said clearly, his voice steady.
The room went quiet for a moment.
One of the Queen’s advisors frowned and leaned forward. "I don’t think you understand what’s truly at stake here," the woman said, her voice sharp. "The demon army has been quiet for too long. They’re not gone—they’re preparing. They’ve been sending small groups, minor threats, just enough to distract us. But the real attack is coming."
She paused to let that sink in.
"When it begins... it’ll be an all-out war, one that humanity might not survive. That’s why we need to secure the future now."
Roman’s eyes narrowed. "So you think keeping me in the palace and having me sleep with females all day is securing the future? I’m sure there are plenty of males who would love that offer. But I’m not just any male."
The room tensed as Roman spoke.
Evelyn was stunned—not because of Roman’s decision to attend the academy, but because of how he spoke so boldly in front of the Queen. Even nobles rarely dared to question her like this. A commoner? It was unheard of. And yet he stood unshaken.
She knew his confidence came because he was the first and only awakened S-rank male, he could afford to be arrogant.
Victoria watched in silence, barely able to hide the fire burning inside her. This was the chance they had been waiting for.
Roman choosing the academy was more than a bold move—it was the golden opportunity she and Evelyn was waiting for. She glanced at Evelyn, hoping she would support Roman, but Evelyn remained quiet. It made Victoria furious.
Then the Queen finally spoke. Her voice was calm but heavy, and everyone in the room focused on her words.
"So you wish to attend the academy," she said slowly.
"Then let me make this clear. You may attend—if you agree to continue mating with females approved by the crown. Females we choose. If you accept that, then you will also be restricted. You will not be allowed to have any other physical relations with any female, especially with girls in the academy. Is that understood?"
Roman’s heart sank. He clenched his jaw.
That condition defeated the whole point. His plan was to mate with as many females as he could in the academy to increase his stats making himself stronger.
Limiting him like this would only weaken his growth, he knew no one knows about his ability but this was something he couldn’t accept. 𝘯𝘰𝑣𝘱𝑢𝘣.𝑐𝑜𝑚
"Attending the academy is not a reward given just because you awakened as an S-rank mage," Evelyn said, finally speaking. "From what I heard, you passed out after casting just one spell."
"That’s true," said the first advisor. "You might have the potential of an S-rank, but potential means nothing without control. And even if you improve, you’re still a male. You can’t be stronger than a trained female S-rank mage. You can’t be sent to the frontlines."
The second advisor nodded. "That’s why this offer exists. It’s the highest level of service. And in return, your family will never have to worry again. Wealth. Protection. Status. All of it."
Victoria’s hands curled into fists. She wanted to shout at Evelyn but she couldn’t in front of everyone, instead of helping Roman into the academy Evelyn was actually pushing him away.
Amelia sat in the chair, silent. She had so much to say, but she couldn’t speak here—not in front of the Queen and her court. The Queen already looked irritated, and Amelia couldn’t afford to make things worse.
Roman stood still for a moment, then turned his gaze to the Queen. Then to the advisors. Then back to the Queen.
"I understand what you’re saying," he said calmly. "I know the kingdom is in danger, and I know you’re trying to do what’s best to protect it. You’re planning for the future. I respect that."
He paused, looking around the room, locking eyes with the Queen again.
"But I’ve already set my mind in going to the academy, and also I refuse to be restricted to mating with females approved by the crown, it’s just not going to work" Roman spoke.
"You seem hellbent on attending the academy, learning magic is interesting but magic isn’t something learnt because it is interesting, it’s learnt to use as a weapon to fight against demon and any other threat against the kingdom" Evelyn spoke.
"Your Majesty, I have an approach to this" Evelyn said.
"Speak" The Queen replied.
"Roman here must think the academy is simply where you go and learn magic, he must have no idea what mages passed through, so I suggest Roman here attend the academy for just a month" Evelyn said.
"A month?" The Queen asked.
"Yes, if after a month and there’s no significant increase to his power level then he’ll be dropped out of the academy and brought back to the palace, but I’m sure he wouldn’t last two weeks" Evelyn spoke.
A smile formed on Victoria’s face which she quickly wiped off, she knew what Evelyn was trying to do, a whole month is definitely enough for both of them to get what they wanted.
"How big is a significant increase?" Roman asked.
"All S-rank mages are usually different, but one thing is common," Evelyn said, looking directly at Roman, "—their mana capacity and control improves rapidly once proper training begins."
She leaned back slightly. "So if in a month, your mana pool and control are not up to standard, you’ll be required to leave the academy" Evelyn spoke.
"That seems like something good, but isn’t a month too long?" One of the advisors asked.
"A month is the perfect date, each person has a different rate at which their magic and spell control increases, for me it was the first week, I’ve trained a student who didn’t seem like she could advance but after the first three week, her spell and magical prowess increased exponentially" Victoria spoke.
"Well then, it seems that is a good way to go, after the first month of the academy, we’ll hold a small tournament for the class 1 student, which you Roman must win"
"If you win, then you’ll be allowed to continue since you would have to beat the other class 1 students, then it means you’re strong enough, but you’ll spend your breaks from the academy in the Royal palace" The Queen spoke.
Before Roman could speak Evelyn added, "This is going to be the final offer, of you reject this then as the head of the magic academy, I’ll ban you from becoming a mage"
Roman couldn’t even speak, he didn’t have a choice anymore, he was entering the academy on a trial period of 1 months, which here is 36 days.
During that 36 days he’ll have to be strong enough to fight in a tournament organized by the Queen, which he had no choice but to win.
But Roman wasn’t worried about that, 36 days was a really long time for him.
"I accept" Roman replied and the Queen stood up from her chair, after which all the others stood up immediately, Roman and his family did the same and they remained standing till the Queen left the room.
"The academy isn’t starting for some days so you’ll stay in the guest room with your family, also while you’re in the academy, your family would be given a house to stay in the palace while you complete..." The advisor stopped as Roman wasn’t listening.
Roman’s attention was drawn when Amelia tapped his legs and whispered something in his ears.
"I’m sorry, but can we get a house outside the Royal palace?" Roman asked.
"Yoor family want a house outside the palace, okay then, but you can’t stay with them outside the palace" The woman spoke as she and the other advisors stood up and also left the room leaving just Roman and his family with Victoria and Evelyn.
"I’m sorry but can we speak to your son alone" Evelyn said in the most polite voice to Amelia.
"Yes," Amelia spoke as and stood up taking Anya with her leaving just Roman in the room.
"I’m sure you have no idea who we are, I’m Evelyn Helmsworth and she’s Victoria Aldenworth, and both of us are the head of the magical academy" Evelyn spoke and Roman nodded.
’Helmsworth and Aldenworth, I’m sure there are from Noble families, and both of them are the heads of the academy, I wonder how powerful they are...I can’t possibly get lucky with them’
