I Give Up on the BL Novel’s Male Leads

The fact that Edwin’s only real rival was the Second Prince, Rodein, made the situation more complex.

The other princes posed no threat to Edwin, nor were they even considered potential opponents. Given that, it seemed highly unlikely that Edwin would have killed the Third Prince.

“Is there any information about the perpetrator?”

“Not yet. The entire police has been mobilized to investigate…”

Before Professor Sharian could finish speaking, murmurs spread across the room. The news had been so shocking that the reaction was immediate.

The students’ faces showed clear signs of distress.

Even though Rodein was a proud and unpleasant person, the thought of him losing his sibling was hard to ignore, and everyone felt uncomfortable with the situation. This applied to those who usually disliked him and saw him as an enemy.

Illein, though she disliked Rodein, couldn’t help but feel sympathy for him for losing his brother.

“Student Rodein may take some time to return to the academy. However, when he does, we should all welcome him warmly,” Professor Sharrian said, moving on to other announcements.

But no one in the room paid attention to the rest of his words.

Some students were still angry about the shocking incident, while others couldn’t conceal their unease.

And so the day passed, but the incident was far from over.

The next day arrived. Professor Sharian entered, his expression even more grim as he began the assembly.

“Everyone, it seems that Student Edwin will not be here today either. Yesterday, Student Edwin was… attacked. Additionally, the Fourth and Fifth Princes have also been… murdered…”

Illein felt as if her breath hitched in that moment.

“Student Edwin sustained serious injuries, and it seems unlikely he’ll be able to come to the academy.”

Illein thought she could hear a ringing in her ears. The shock was too much to comprehend.

Was it because of the string of shocking news? The students of Class 1 were all struggling to grasp the reality of the situation.

This was the first time such a terrifying event had occurred in the capital, and the shock was overwhelming.

The fact that this was a series of murders made it even more disturbing, and with the involvement of imperial family members, the shock grew exponentially.

What made the situation worse was that this wasn’t just a problem for the imperial family—it affected every noble family in the capital. The fate of various factions could be at stake, making the situation even more dire.

While everyone else was struggling to process the news, Damon remained calm. He, too, was shocked, but he didn’t lose his composure. Instead, he surveyed the room with a cold gaze.

It seemed that Damon, having grown up in a place filled with political struggles, was able to quickly regain his composure after hearing the news. So, he decided to ask more questions about the incident.

“Professor?”

“Yes, Student Damon?”

“How badly was Edwin injured? Is it serious?”

“…Well, yes, it’s somewhat serious.”

“How serious? I heard the priests couldn’t heal him?”

Professor Sharian hesitated as he considered Damon’s question. It was clear he wasn’t sure what to say and was pondering how much to reveal. He then carefully looked around at the students in the room.

The students, still in shock, were all focused on Damon’s words. Seeing this, Professor Shrrian decided that it was probably better to share the details now rather than let any misunderstandings arise.

After all, most students would likely hear the full story from their families by the end of the day. So, it seemed better to speak openly before rumors could spread.

However, he knew this was sensitive information, and he had to be careful. The details about the imperial family were not something to be shared lightly after all.

Professor Sharian took out a small creature from an interdimensional space, ensuring that no sound could escape. It was a Saris, a low-level magical beast often used for confidential conversations.

Saris was small, friendly toward humans, and very skilled in preventing sound from escaping. It was also cute, making it a creature that Professor Sharian used often.

“Student Edwin… as some of you may know, is not your typical student. There’s something special about him.”

“Something special?”

“Yes. Student Edwin has an incredibly strong innate magical power, so he’s had a control device attached to him for a long time.”

“A control device…?”

“Yes, he has struggled to control his own magic. And as you all know, uncontrolled magic can lead to serious accidents. Unfortunately, during his recent attack, the control device was absent…”

Professor Sharian’s expression became deeply sorrowful.

“He couldn’t prevent the magic backlash from his opponent. As a result, Student Edwin took the full force of the powerful magic he had used against his assailant.”

Edwin was known for his exceptional magical power. The fact that he was overpowered by a magical backlash seemed almost unbelievable. Damon, trying to make sense of the situation, asked again.

“How could that happen, even if his magic is hard to control?”