The Royal Military Academy's Impostor Owns a Dungeon [BL] novel Chapter 72

Chapter 72: 004 and 028

Alliances were expected considering the original factions of most noble families. And those who didn’t have particular backings would choose to ally themselves with each other.

But that didn’t apply to Luca.

While the Duke was popular, he hid himself after his health started deteriorating. Then, there was the issue of being unable to properly present his heir. They couldn’t really gather vassal families, much less their children, to follow a Lord who just suddenly appeared. _{freёwebnovel.com}

Now, Duke Leander could only sigh as he realized how the other duos formed bigger alliances. Although it was not his fault, he realized how this oversight didn’t help in setting up a bright future for his son.

"Butler Gary, maybe we should re-evaluate our participation in society. What we’re doing now just won’t do."

The Butler readily agreed. He also believed that if they wanted to support their next leader, they must take steps as early as now to pave the road for him.

However, their next leader didn’t plan for political domination and was content with a small house and considerable savings.

Nor did he need allies when the strategy was to bulldoze everyone to attain the first place.

And that was why Luca volunteered to walk alone, much to Greg’s delight. Most students would recognize Xavier and Jax, just from their towering heights, and would likely use logical reasoning and run away. But Luca didn’t need them to be rational. He needed them greedy.

And what better way to trigger greed than to serve a tempting bait?

Leah knew better than to underestimate someone who could use his spiritual abilities to the degree she had witnessed before, but that didn’t extend to 015, who had constantly mocked Luca.

015 snickered inwardly, and Leah could already imagine what kind of stupid thoughts this guy was having. But then again, this was a competition for points, and she knew Luca was weak in physical combat.

They moved to encircle him, lunging at speeds faster than most regular people could see.

With his knife aimed at the bushes, 015 slashed with confidence, only to cut the air. Was he wrong? But that’s impossible. He clearly felt the presence from that spot!

Meanwhile, Leah, who knew better pre-fired above, was triggered by a sudden rustling of leaves.

She had fantastic marksmanship and was confident in hitting her targets. Her phantom gun shot out gas bullets, which would hurt but wouldn’t kill. But it hit nothing and was just returned with a dagger falling from above.

"!!!"

But that was just it; she was expecting to deal with the incoming projectile, only to face her enemy, who’s managed to get up close and personal.

And then she heard a "Sorry" before the sensor light beeped and turned red.

"002 killed, 004 gained one point."

15 came in with his long knife, hoping to capitalize on Luca’s likely divided focus, only for him to duck and sweep his feet.

Luca’s move was fast, closing in on 015 the moment his balance felt slightly off. It was a quick takedown, with his brass knuckles connecting with the sensor on his chest.

"015 killed, 004 gained one point."

Leah watched the flower vase take down her partner using the simplest moves, which were executed with unbelievable speed.

"Oho!" Moore suddenly slapped the table, uncharacteristic of someone into research, but this was the student who took his lessons seriously! And he just watched him take down those two like that.

"Did you see that?" He asked Falco, whose mouth twitched at the unexpected events.

Number 004 just eliminated two classmates, one of whom ranked higher than him. Falco was aware of Luca’s physical handicap and thought this strategy involved Xavier.

He did not imagine Luca to be flying around like a specter!

What happened to being unable to run fast enough?

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