The Royal Military Academy's Impostor Owns a Dungeon [BL] novel Chapter 1049

Chapter 1049: Unexpectedly Suspended

"Those who are confident about remembering what their current cultivation constitution feels like as of this moment can follow me."

Elder Shen’s voice boomed across the clearing, reaching the many people seated on the ground.

As part of their final preparation, everyone had been instructed to circulate their spiritual energy several times. It wasn’t just to ensure clear pathways, but more importantly, to foster familiarity.

Because apparently, the way they were going to coax their abilities out was to follow the changes.

And to do that—

One had to know what didn’t feel familiar.

So when Elder Shen called out, there was a brief pause—

Before someone stood.

Surprisingly, it was one little princess.

"Nina, are you going already?" Princess Marin asked, opening her eyes the moment she felt the movement beside her.

"I-I am!" Nina clenched her small hand into a fist, her expression tight with determination.

"I also tried writing down my usual route and any noticeable points and impressions, so hopefully, that would help!"

She looked serious as she clutched her bedazzled notebook. Normally, she would’ve written it down using her terminal, but for something precious like this, she felt it would be better to write it manually.

It not only served as her cheat sheet but also as a reassurance that she—who had followed the instructions and even made arrangements for Mr. Quackers and Snowy—was ready.

"Wow! You’re really prepared!" Marin’s eyes lit up, clearly impressed. "Then, I wish you luck!"

Princess Nina, who had deliberately chosen not to wear a dress today in preparation for whatever might happen, nodded firmly to her friend before stepping forward.

Only—

She paused.

Because she hadn’t expected to see him.

Her big brother.

"Brother!" Nina gasped, eyes widening as she looked up at Xavier. "Are you ready, too?"

"Mn." Xavier nodded slightly, his expression calm as always. "Since I already have access to my abilities, this is supplementary for me. It doesn’t matter when I take the fruit."

He glanced at her.

"So for now, I’m here to accompany you."

"WHAT?!" Nina practically squeaked, her face turning bright red in an instant.

But she wasn’t flustered.

No—

She was thrilled.

"Yes," Xavier continued. "We’ll likely be attuned to the same things, so it makes sense for me to guide you."

Nina looked up at her towering older brother, completely awestruck.

Because really—

What kind of day was this?

Not only would she be like her family after today, but now she even had her brother helping her!

Then, as if giving her an added bonus, who would’ve thought that the fruit would actually taste good?

Today—

Was truly perfect.

__

With a reddish-purple exterior, Princess Nina hadn’t expected the flesh inside to be white.

It seemed rather soft. Pulp-filled. Juicy-looking.

Tiny black seeds dotted the interior, and the Elders had already mentioned that those were edible too.

Nina gulped as she looked at it.

Her big brother had already offered to harvest it for her, so all she had to do now was eat. Technically, their parents had said they would come with her, but she had insisted on doing it herself, just like everyone else.

But when her brother stepped in—

Well.

She hadn’t even tried to refuse.

In fact, she liked it a little too much.

She’d have to apologize later for being biased and only letting her brother accompany her.

Still—

Right now, she was extremely thankful he did.

Because despite all her mental preparations, standing in front of the plant was... nerve-wracking.

Even for her.

Even for the princess who had once tried dealing with the King of the Orcs.

Ahem.

But she was a big girl now.

So, gathering her courage, she prepared to take a bite even as her heart pounded wildly in her chest.

She squeezed her eyes shut, bracing herself, looking very much like a tiny baby trying her best to act grown up.

Omph!

And then—

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