[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-royal-military-academy-s-impostor-owns-a-dun":3,"chapter-the-royal-military-academy-s-impostor-owns-a-dun-the-royal-military-academy-s-impostor-owns-a-dun-chapter-1012":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Royal Military Academy's Impostor Owns a Dungeon [BL]",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},630995,871,"Chapter 1012: Protect Them?","the-royal-military-academy-s-impostor-owns-a-dun-chapter-1012",1012,"\u003Cp>Bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, so bright!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ladies instinctively lifted their hands, shielding their eyes as the two figures before them seemed to shine all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it wasn’t just a trick of the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two people who had arrived were practically blinding to the eyes of everyone present. While a large part of that came from their natural looks, another major factor was the sheer amount of spiritual energy clinging to their accessories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From afar, it hadn’t seemed like much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this distance, and with the shock of their sudden appearance, the gathered ladies and even Aziel experienced something very close to a flashbang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, more than the temporary blinding, the ladies realized that they had an even bigger problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just how long had they been standing there, and how much had they heard?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While they figured they hadn’t really said anything untoward, some people would really rightfully raise hell with the mere mention of their names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were really screwed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Kyros, Lord Mylor, we’re s-sorry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We didn’t mean to—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ladies immediately scrambled to apologize, their earlier confidence dissolving as they bowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We were being presumptuous—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before they could even finish, both Luca and Ollie raised their hands at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s fine!\" Ollie said quickly, waving both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s no need to apologize,\" Luca followed, his tone reassuring and sincere. \"We actually found the conversation interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ladies paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, slowly, they lifted their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only to be met the sight of Luca Kyros and Oliver Mylor standing side by side, both smiling at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for some reason, they actually looked like they were serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>__\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But of course they looked serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At times like these, who wouldn’t be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when they were both itching to learn from people who clearly knew more than they did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two sworn brothers had originally set out with a much simpler goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were just looking for the restroom together. That was it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While they did skip and hop as they explored here and there happily, they also meant it when they said that they wouldn’t take long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So ideally, they had no business listening in on something private.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they couldn’t help it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not when they started hearing their names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even more so when they heard the names of their respective partners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the words that made them stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Appeal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the one that made everything feel suddenly urgent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without appeal, relationships wouldn’t progress into something more mature.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them exchanged a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was curiosity there, but also a trace of horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So as they once again shared a single brain cell, without needing to say anything, they both inched closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a little more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because clearly, this was important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And thankfully, they stayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the group of ladies seemed to know quite a lot about something that even Luca found harder to understand than mecha manufacturing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least with science, things were straightforward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were clear parameters, correct answers, and a relative guarantee that results could be replicated under the same conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But relationships?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Luca, who already knew that he would only ever have one romantic relationship in his life, felt that he shouldn’t always be the one learning from his husband.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As someone who also cared about their relationship, he also wanted to take initiative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To understand more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To contribute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To build their relationship together instead of simply trudging along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an admirable resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But right beside the newest member of the Imperial family, someone else was going through something entirely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ollie was unraveling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t subtle either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a full mental deconstruction paired with internal hyperventilation as he listened to the sagely ladies talk about the problems associated with being \"cute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, no one would have any issue with the private conversations of others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he couldn’t say the same now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, hadn’t he long been proclaiming himself to be the cutest mechanic alive?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just that, how many times had he banked on his cuteness, and just how many times had his boyfriend said the same thing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, for the first time in a very long while, Oliver Mylor found himself questioning something he had always been proud of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the eyes of his Kyle...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he, Ollie Mylor,justcute?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blonde twitched inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, no one in front of them had noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was impossible for the lighthouse of Solaris not to be shaken when the too-tall child, who had looked like he’d been ready to explode since earlier, suddenly blurted out,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My ladies, I don’t know what it is that you’re seeing, but now that we’re all in front of each other, how can you say that they have that appeal you’re talking about while I don’t?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t they look more like little brothers instead?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I mean, look at them?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aziel insisted, gesturing toward Luca and Ollie with both hands in clear exasperation as if presenting undeniable proof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ladies furrowed their brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was he saying?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, these two couldn’t possibly be classified as little bro—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was what they thought at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then they looked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They paused, and this time, they actually took the time to reassess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft-looking and perfectly luscious hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Milky, flawless skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eyes that were far brighter than all of theirs combined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft lips. The kind that didn’t even need to be touched to know because just look at that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheeks that looked like they needed to be pinched for reasons no one could properly explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then there was their presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It did something strange to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their hearts started beating faster, too fast for what could be considered safe, all because there was this overwhelming urge to...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Protect them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then upon re-checking, the contrast became impossible to ignore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever they looked at Aziel, it felt like staring into a brewing thunderstorm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when their gazes shifted to Luca and Ollie, it was like stepping into a quiet meadow with flower petals drifting softly in the background, the two of them standing there like delicate beauties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then there it was again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whisper in their hearts that said, \"Protect them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Protect them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just how were they supposed to protect the people who tore down the Federation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the ladies slowly raised her arm and flexed it, as if coming to terms with something she hadn’t expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, she could only hope to exude that kind of charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest quickly caught on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They understood what they were seeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They really did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And honestly, there was nothing wrong with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfortunately, the three people standing in front of them didn’t hear a single word of that silent realization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All they saw was a group of women who suddenly looked thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little conflicted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then finally, fully resigned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh no.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ollie and his good brother looked at the women who looked like they were suddenly mourning something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it that bad?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do they really have no sort of appeal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because why did it look like the women had just swallowed something extremely bitter?\u003C\u002Fp>",1207,"2026-06-02T06:16:52.380Z",1,"novelbin.me","0fe7ca9f6ef5f294716022ce80caf4c62b66275105bae080c08f5e57e225aa8b","the-royal-military-academy-s-impostor-owns-a-dun-chapter-1013","the-royal-military-academy-s-impostor-owns-a-dun-chapter-1011",1073,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-royal-military-academy-s-impostor-owns-a-dun-cover.jpg"]