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Kinder Via Lavitomiviya
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The Via Household, to which Kinder Via Lavitomiviya belonged, held a somewhat unique position in the Principality of Rozan. A long time ago, when a threat came from beyond the mountains, they performed outstandingly, and ever since, the Via Household had been revered as the shield of Rozan.
The Via Household, never prideful of their fame, had continuously trained themselves to be the shield of the country. In recent years, they had drawn a clear line from the rising military aristocracy, maintaining their solitary position, refusing to mingle with any noble except the princess.
Lamie, born into such a family, grew up surrounded by many soldiers from a young age. Those who know Lamie all say the same thing.
“While Lamie has a promising future, she’s a bit strange…” (??)
Although Lamie was a noble’s daughter, she had had an intense interest in firearms since her childhood. It was partly due to the soldiers of the Via Household and her relatives, who proudly showed her various weapons for fun, but before long, Lamie developed a near obsession with guns, particularly sniper rifles. Eventually, despite her parents’ objections, she enrolled in the Orlan Knights Military Academy to become a sniper.
However, this was different from Sonia, who similarly forced her way into the academy. Sonia had practically fled to the academy, while Lamie logically and systematically overpowered all objections, swayed her parents and relatives, and confidently enrolled.
When people saw a teenager overcome seasoned individuals like that, they whispered among themselves, “Just as expected from the Via Household bloodline”.
A strong will that did not waver once she had decided on something. That was what made Kinder Via Lavitomiviya, Kinder Via Lavitomiviya.
At the moment, she rode alone through the dark streets, her gaze fixed straight ahead.
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Lamie was riding through the dark night, exhaling white breath as she rushes along the street, driven by a concern she heard from Lux. Fort Lux had told her that her uncle, Nork, had joined forces with the princess’s younger brother, Follet, to try and drag the princess off her throne…
Therefore, when Uncle Nork arrived at the academy, he was likely targeted for assassination, and it was probably Bowman Deran Baxwall who attempted to take his life. Lux calmly explained this. Upon hearing Lux’s story, Lamie was not surprised… Rather, there were parts that made sense. She had already felt some discomfort at how quickly Nork and Follet had become close enough to suggest her arranged marriage. If Lux’s predictions were true, there were several things that couldn’t be overlooked.
After thinking for several days, Lamie learned that Lux and his group had been captured by the Deran Household’s soldiers. Upon hearing that, she entrusted the rest to Saras, left the academy, and turned her horse toward her family estate.
Though her face was covered with a scarf, the air was sharply cold and relentlessly struck her face. Despite this, Lamie felt a bit amused by her own hurry.
Lamie, with her strong will, was someone who moved others, but it was rare for her to be moved by others. Especially when it came to people like her parents or uncle, who were seasoned individuals, being challenged by someone younger than herself was almost unprecedented.
“What a strange boy.” (Lamie)
She mutters in a small voice that seems to melt into the white breath.
For Lamie, her initial interest in Fort Lux had been simply because he carried a rare gun. She had thought him a bit of an unusual boy, but the gun was far more interesting than that.
She first truly recognized Lux during the academy’s interclass competition in the previous semester. She had volunteered to explain the field in order to reprimand the student who had brought out the controversial sniper rifle, and what she saw there was quite shocking. From a long distance, Lux had accurately shot and exploded a fist-sized projectile hidden in the ground, not once, but twice.
At first, Lamie thought she must have seen it wrong. If she were told to do the same now, could she do it? …Actually, she might be able to now, but two years ago, when she was a first-year, she would have immediately said it was impossible. In fact, when they directly competed, Lamie lost. It was the first time she had lost to someone of her own generation in simple sniping skill.
Since then, Lux had continued to do many interesting things, but when she heard the story in the mansion after the New Year, she was genuinely surprised to learn that he had helped create the opportunity for a ceasefire with his team. Then, there was the capture incident. It served to prove that the Deran Household had something to hide.
In other words, what Lux had said was correct.
Lamie’s unique instinct told her that in this era of change, when ceasefire negotiations were taking place, various hidden intentions were swirling around. Somehow, she felt that Lux was at the very center of it all. That was why she was giving weight to his words and hurrying back to her family estate, pushing herself beyond her limits.
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“Lamie!? What happened!?” (??)
At the crack of dawn, when the servants had just started to stir, the daughter suddenly visited the estate.
Kinder Via Frixes, the head of the Via Household, greeted his beloved daughter with a sense of tension, more than the discomfort of being woken so early.
“Father, I’m sorry for waking you so early.” (Lamie)
“It’s fine. More importantly, what happened?” (Frixes)
Having likely ridden through the night, a hint of fatigue was visible under her almond-shaped eyes, reminiscent of her mother.
“I’m sorry for the suddenness, but I need you to gather the soldiers.” (Lamie)
“Soldiers? Quite sudden. Are we going to war?” (Frixes)
Upon hearing his daughter’s unexpected request, he furrowed his brow.
“Yes, in a way, it is war. It is a war for the honor of our house.” (Lamie)
With that preface, Lamie began to explain the situation.
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The next day, although Lamie had hoped to speak with Uncle Nork, unfortunately, he and her younger brother had gone on official business to the royal capital, so she couldn’t meet him. Meanwhile, soldiers began to gather at the urgent summons of the Via Household.
The soldiers who arrived were greeted by Lamie from a high vantage point. Unlike her usual attire, Lamie was dressed in extravagant clothes with a sword at her waist—the formal attire of a Via Household Knight (Ritter). The soldiers, surprised that Lamie was leading them, were even more struck by her dignified appearance.
“Via Household’s jewel…” (??)
Veteran soldiers who had known her since childhood struggled to find words. With her posture and appearance, Lamie truly shone like a gem. Lamie stated the reason for the summons. The Via Household never moves unless ordered by the princess, nor do they interact unnecessarily with other families. However, if they are disrespected, it was another matter.
Bowman Deran Baxwal had stepped on the tail of a tiger. He would face the consequences. Without raising her voice, Lamie passionately delivered her orders. The soldiers, hearing her words, could clearly feel the flames of their own morale rising. Those who have known Kinder Via Lavitomiviya all say the same thing.
“Though Lamie’s future is promising, she’s a bit strange… but if she ever takes an interest in the Knights (Ritter), it will be terrifying.” (??)
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