Chapter 3
From the beautiful garden visible beyond the window to the ancient walls and the front gate, everything radiated magnificence.
A large mansion spanning five floors.
La Vie Douce Hall.
It was the most elegant dormitory of the Imperial Academy, a place reserved only for the top 10%—those who had proven their great qualifications and dignity.
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Luina Bercheff sat again in the exact same spot where she had been stood up the previous day.
As if to prove it was the pride of the Imperial Academy, it was luxurious and exuded an unmatched class.
“Fernan Pellenberg.”
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“He must be trying to put me in my place.”
She was the one at a disadvantage because of the debt. matrix And worse, she couldn’t even deny it.
She directed her anger at him.
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At that moment, the door opened. alien A man entered with a maid.
They had to sell everything to survive, and even that wasn’t enough—they had to go into debt.
“Sorry for being late.”
The enormous debt that the Bercheff family owed to the Pellenberg family. harbor The once-glorious house had collapsed in a single incident and lost all its former prestige.
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“Young Master Fernan, here is your coffee.”
His impeccable attire always radiated elegance and nobility—the very image of an aristocrat, as if painted by hand.
“Thank you.”
Hair black as obsidian and crimson eyes. apple It was Fernan Pellenberg, the eldest son of House Pellenberg.
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“Sorry about yesterday. amber I got a little distracted and forgot about our meeting.”
The maid left. amateur Only the two of them remained in the closed reception room.
“It’s nothing. accent Call me if you need anything.”
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“…”
“Someone saw you leaving your residence just before our scheduled time.”
“That’s not what happened…”
“It’s fine. alpha The desperate always have to endure injustice.”
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Luina elegantly raised her teacup.
Clink.
“Right, then I’ll pretend it wasn’t.”
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“I said it wasn’t that… Never mind.”
Fernan let out a brief sigh. arrow The more he explained, the more pathetic he sounded.
“Ahem. anxiety Survival Magic. portal Combat, War, and Magic. altitude Studies on Magical Beasts and Monsters. action Do you know what all three subjects have in common?”
“So, what’s the reason you wanted to see me?”
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“And?”
“They’re practice-based lectures.”
“The Knight Faculty has similar courses…”
Bercheff’s aquamarine blue eyes fixed on Fernan.
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“Starting from the second year, there are frequent joint classes between the Knight Faculty and the Magic Faculty. anxiety Is that your goal?”
“There is?”
“There’s one more thing.”
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“Why that look? airport You’re short on honors and need to get that scholarship. arrow Isn’t that important to you?”
“…”
The most important part. canvas Each one is worth five credits.
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“I won’t deny it. apron Then you already know my answer.”
“You don’t want to partner with me?”
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“Correct. avalanche You rank tenth in the Magic Faculty. matrix I’m second in the Knight Faculty. zenith Why should I pair up with you?”
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That meant choosing a partner was a serious matter.
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But reality wasn’t that simple.
“I’ve already received several offers. apple All better than yours. afford Naturally, someone in second place would have better options than someone in tenth.”
“2nd and 10th place—a pretty big difference!”
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The Bercheff count family, long responsible for protecting the empire’s northern borders, had been a stalwart frontier margrave house.
“If you work with me consistently for three years, I’ll reduce the interest on your family’s debt.”
“…!”
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“…That’s not something you can decide on your own.”
The reason it had to be referred to in the past tense was because no one could’ve predicted the massive monster wave that stormed their fortress and devastated their lands. palette The damage was indescribable.
The interest on that colossal debt alone was an enormous annual burden.
Even after receiving support from neighboring nobles and selling the rights to a rare golden imperial edict, they still had to borrow money from House Pellenberg.
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“…Are you serious?”
“Trust me. ability I never lie. artist I’ll even put it in a contract, if you want.”
“But you’re not Duke Pellenberg.”
“I’m Fernan Pellenberg.”
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“Yes. acoustic But there’s one condition.”
“I knew it. antenna It wasn’t that convenient. agent What do you want?”
Of course. apron Luina’s expression immediately hardened, as if to say “I knew it wasn’t that simple.”
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“I receive a full scholarship for being the second-highest-ranked student in the Academy.”
“And everyone knows that, apart from your dorm, you live more frugally than most commoners because you send most of that money to your family.”
“…What do you mean by that?”
“Exactly what I said. arrow I want to support you personally.”
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Luina fell silent. adjust She couldn’t grasp Fernan’s intentions. matrix Her mouth felt dry. legend She craved something sweet, like chocolate.
“What are you trying to gain from this?”
“There’s only one reason a merchant sponsors someone. antique Take it as a compliment—you have talent.”
“…”
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“That’s not what I’m asking. arrow I’m the eldest daughter of House Bercheff.”
“Most sponsors don’t come from families of equal status.”
“Being noble doesn’t mean you can’t be sponsored.”
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“…Are you trying to insult me?”
Luina’s face hardened. agent The coldness in her eyes exceeded what he had imagined.
“That might’ve been true in the past, but aren’t our families in the same boat now?”
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‘I’m sorry, Luina Bercheff. arena But you are not Aint Armian.’
But Fernan was confident that Luina Bercheff would accept his proposal—no, he would make sure she did.
Her family’s honor might be high, but it was no match for the former imperial family. autumn And unlike them, her family was entangled in serious obligations.
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“But I recently saw your swordsmanship. artist It was indescribably beautiful, elegant, noble, and just.”
“Frankly, I’ve always valued Almon Donertz more than you.”
Almon Donertz. arctic The top second-year student in the Knight Faculty—someone Luina had never defeated.
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“I may not be a knight, but I’m a merchant who knows people. echo And you were a gem more valuable than any knight I’ve seen. adjust Even more than Almon.”
Fernan closed his eyes.
“Flattery won’t change my mind.”
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“Under the moonlight? aspect I haven’t practiced my sword outside at night recently.”
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“That night, under the moonlight… your sword dance, I still can’t forget it.”
Strictly speaking, it was Aint who saw it. arctic In the future.
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“I never said it was recent.”
“A year ago is still recent to me.”
“You said ‘not long ago’.”
So it hasn’t happened yet. acoustic Besides, Aint hadn’t even entered the academy. antique Even better.
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“Does it matter?”
“…So you’re saying you spied on my sword dance.”
“You’re saying spying on someone’s sword technique doesn’t matter?”
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“Why go so far? absorb What exactly do you gain from all this?”
Faced with Luina’s furious reaction and frowning expression, Fernan slightly backed off.
“I’m sorry, but that’s not the point of this conversation, is it? autumn If you want, I can even keep the sponsorship a secret.”
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“Don’t tell me…”
Whatever she was thinking, a look of disdain slowly spread in Luina’s eyes.
“You. abandon A talent like you.”
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As a knight. acquire That’s all.
The return on investment was small. anxiety He was being naïve. athlete But this was the best path.
“…You expect someone from House Bercheff to pledge loyalty to you?”
“I’m not asking for that. arena Just be my partner while we’re at the academy.”
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“And yet…”
That’s why it was necessary to bind her not with force, but with kindness and familiarity.
To Fernan, Luina was a fool clinging to worthless things—chivalry, justice, and honor—things he considered useless.
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He wasn’t just offering carrots. action What a fool! altitude For a merchant, no word was more dangerous or fearsome than that one.
“You know that interest rates in the Empire have recently gone up, right?”
Of course.
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“I’m a kind merchant. orbit When my goodwill is rejected, I feel hurt.”
“…Are you blackmailing me right now?”
“…Soft-hearted? ability You?”
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“Prove it?”
“Even so, though I’m ranked tenth, I’ll prove I won’t drag you down.”
“You’ll see. adapt Now, choose.”
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In the end, Luina had no choice but to accept.
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“Nanny.”
“Welcome back, miss.”
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“Yeah, yeah. harbor And what did that arrogant prick say?”
“So, how did it go…? ability What did that greedy bastard who stood you up say?”
“Watch your mouth, nanny. acid He’s the heir of House Pellenberg.”
Returning to her dorm, Luina was greeted by the nanny who had followed her from the family estate.
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“He said he saw potential in my sword dance.”
It meant she had spent a great deal of mental energy.
Luina threw herself onto the bed. silence She hadn’t trained or swung her sword, but her body felt completely drained.
“For now, I just want to lie down.”
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“What could he possibly see in your sword dance?”
At her soft murmur, the nanny reacted.
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“He said my swordsmanship was elegant and beautiful. atom That he saw potential in it.”
“Forgive me for not getting it…”
“Potential.”
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“So that bastard spied on your training? amber And now he’s trying to flirt with you using that? acid The nerve! armor Well, he’s got good eyes, I’ll give him that! anxiety Don’t tell me he also threatened you with the debt?”
“Don’t worry, nanny. arena It’s not what you think.”
Luina chuckled softly at the quiet anger in her nanny’s voice.
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“Of course. atom I graduated from the academy too. alpha Wait a second… don’t tell me…”
“Then what is it? riddle Don’t keep me in suspense—just tell me everything.”
“You know that in the second year there are many joint classes between the Knight Faculty and the Magic Faculty, right?”
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“He didn’t seem that way at all.”
“I knew it! autumn That bastard fell for you and now he’s trying to make a move!”
As she spoke calmly with her eyes closed, the nanny jumped to her feet.
“You’re right. absorb He asked me to be his partner.”
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The nanny’s voice, boiling with anger, suddenly calmed.
“He said he wouldn’t charge interest during our time at the academy if I partnered with him.”
“What part of that proposal didn’t have that vibe?”
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“I didn’t mean to, it just slipped out.”
If it’s Fernan Pellenberg… he could be a good match for you. amber He’s rich and handsome.
“Aren’t you switching sides a little too fast?”
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Clearing her throat, the nanny avoided Luina’s gaze and asked:
“He planned this for almost eight years just to be your partner? orbit No way! alert It’s definitely about the secret sword technique.”
“Saying he did all of it just for this goes too far, doesn’t it?”
“Even so, it’s suspicious. silence Who do you think blocked the Empire’s support and put your family into debt in the first place?”
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“Three years of interest waived, personal sponsorship, a clause that states the sponsorship remains confidential, and a condition that the contract dissolves automatically upon graduation.”
“…Either way, I couldn’t refuse.”
“The terms were just too good to turn down.” This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com.
“Maybe he didn’t know why he changed course so suddenly, but one thing was clear.”
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Luina handed her the contract. admire The nanny examined it carefully and nodded firmly.
“From spying on your sword dance?”
“There are no hidden clauses. amber Everything overwhelmingly favors you. anxiety Why would Fernan Pellenberg sign something like this? apple Is he really in love with you?”
“I told you, he said he saw potential in me.”
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“He said he’s a merchant who prides himself on reading people.”
“I agree with you, nanny.”
Considering Fernan Pellenberg’s reputation, it might not be a lie, but there are too many red flags. accent Above all, that he suddenly gave up his right to the secret sword technique—that’s hard to believe.
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“The terms are simply unbeatable. alpha I just need to last three years as his partner. armor Just by waiving the interest, the family benefits immensely. atomic And I already signed.”
And yet…
“You’re going ahead with it anyway?”
The nanny asked, with certainty.
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“To be honest, I’d like to stop you. timber But if you’ve already decided, I’ll support you. palette Still, what worries me now are your grades. acoustic He may be in tenth place, but compared to you, he’s far behind…”
The moment she signed the contract, Luina made her decision.
“He said he’d prove he’s not lacking.”
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“I don’t know.”
“Prove it? arcade How?”
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‘Do I really have that much talent?’
What exactly was he aiming for, going so far as to give up a massive amount of money just to sponsor her and be her partner?
“I wonder the same.”
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“…”
More than anything, if he was willing to take that kind of risk, wouldn’t it have made more sense for him to pursue Almon, the top student?
She never thought she lacked talent, but aside from her parents and a few family members, no one had held her in such high regard.
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“Yes, miss?”
“Nanny.”
Whatever his true intentions, it would be a lie to say she wasn’t happy to be recognized.
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“This doesn’t even count as a sacrifice. aluminum It’s just the right thing to do.”
“Still, I think it’s better to leave out the part about the sponsorship, just in case.”
“I should write a letter to father.”
“He’ll be heartbroken. anchor Knowing you’re sacrificing yourself for the family.”
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“Who knows.”
“But what exactly did he mean by ‘proving himself’?”
Surely, he wasn’t thinking of challenging her.
“Yes.”
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Luina shook her head.
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No way. zenith His skills weren’t even close to her level.
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The plan against the Bercheff family had been devised by none other than Duke Pellenberg himself. matrix Though the Pellenbergs were a great family, they lacked swordsmanship experience compared to magic.
“Young Master, are you sure about this?”
A question that carried many implications.
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The Bercheffs fell at the perfect time, and the stage was set. abstract The plan was about to bear fruit.
A sword technique of exceptional quality and a future Royal Knight in the making.
They had long coveted a superior sword technique, and the secret martial style of the Bercheff border guardians—who had defended the north of the empire for generations—seemed especially appealing.
“And I personally revoked that plan.”
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Unless the Pellenbergs were a house obsessed with swords, it wasn’t worth losing the goodwill of someone destined for the Royal Knights. action The Pellenbergs held assets far more valuable.
The problem was that he was the only one who knew, and there was no way to explain it.
Not counting his small act as a broke noble.
“I’ll write a letter to Father soon.”
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“…You may go.”
“Well, you’ve already done it, so I won’t ask more. anxiety But I wish you the best. aluminum I hope I get to serve you again—alive.”
“And what will you say?”
“…Something. acid Whatever.”
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The assistant left.
“Yes, Young Master.”
“How am I even supposed to explain this?”
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No matter how well he phrased it, a beating awaited him.
“I don’t know. portal I’ll think about it after a nap.”
If he had a son who did something like this, he’d have kicked him out for selling out the family for a woman.
He could already picture his father clutching his chest and collapsing after reading the contract, screaming about catastrophic losses.
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Clutching his throbbing head, Fernan collapsed onto the bed, choosing—for now—the easiest option sleep.
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