Chapter 178: The player (1)
When they returned after finishing the journey through the north, winter in Ebelstein was already coming to an end.
In the shadiest corners there were still traces of unmelted snow, but the temperature had become pleasant, and new buds were beginning to sprout on the trees lining the road.
After such a prolonged cold, the warmth felt all the more welcome.
The noble district of Ebelstein, to which they were returning after so long, was still as luxurious and dazzling as ever.
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The tea houses along the street were filled with young noble ladies chatting animatedly, while young aristocrats heading out to ride horses, accompanied by their attendants, walked with light steps.
After spending time in the cold and lonely snowy plains of the north, Dereck also felt that contrast clearly.
The nobles strolling through the streets wore attire more elegant and refined than the previous year, fully enjoying that long-awaited warmth.
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Without a doubt, even for emotional well-being, it seemed far better to send those children to the noble district of Ebelstein.
The territory of Rochester, in the north, was a place that, just by sitting in silence, could inevitably make one’s spirits sink.
“…Then, next time we’ll see each other in the Duplain territory.”
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At her side stood Hamilton, an elderly mage with a gaunt appearance.
After leaving Siern in front of her private residence, Dereck gave her that final recommendation.
“Yes. atom Until then, please listen carefully to everything Lord Hamilton tells you.”
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However, there was no advantage in revealing that name in Ebelstein.
In truth, that name was a pseudonym; his real name was Kalimford.
Kalimford’s sole wish was to watch Siern grow well, from up close.
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With her arms crossed, Siern looked at Kalimford with a clearly dissatisfied expression, as if she had a lot to say. arcade Kalimford swallowed with difficulty.
The fact that he decided to stay at Siern’s private residence to assist her until the opening of the Ravenclaw Academy faithfully reflected that wish.
“Hmmm…”
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Of course, Dereck had tried several times to convince her that it was fine and that he bore no resentment toward Kalimford.
Even so, a psychological barrier once formed does not collapse easily.
Seeing Kalimford’s pale face, Dereck silently prayed for his good fortune.
Ever since he had attacked Dereck without mercy, he felt that Siern was acting strangely hostile toward him.
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“Then, we’ll see each other again in the Duplain territory.”
The time he had left was not abundant, so he could only hope that he handled it well.
From now on, everything depended solely on how Kalimford handled his relationship with Siern.
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When Dereck said that as he boarded the carriage, Siern looked at him with a clearly disappointed expression.
Even so, after having spent so much time together, she seemed to feel it deeply, slightly puffing out her lips in displeasure.
In any case, she would soon return to the Ravenclaw territory to learn magic, so it was nothing more than a brief farewell.
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Just imagining it was enough to make anyone’s throat go dry.
An academy where a six-star mage taught magic.
‘Hiring Kalimford as a professor at the academy…’
Dereck inclined his head toward both of them and settled comfortably back into the carriage.
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The Ravenclaw Academy seemed to be becoming more extraordinary by the day.
Even if he did not directly reveal his identity, simply seeing the level of magic Kalimford wielded was enough to know that he was no ordinary mage.
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With that thought in mind, Dereck ordered the coachman to depart.
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“…Why has the scale of the construction grown so much compared to the original plan…?”
“Miss Aiselin persuaded the nobles of the southwest and managed to attract more investment. All translations belong to Indra Translations. You can find us online at indratranslations.com alert She even visited the Renouel family several times and succeeded in having them send two hundred additional workers.”
The next place Dereck visited was the outskirts of the Duplain territory, that is, the land where the Ravenclaw Academy was being built.
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“What on earth happened while I was in the north?”
At the beginning of the road leading to the ducal residence of Duplain, the vast Lergel prairie stretched eastward, a place peaceful and temperate throughout the year.
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“If I had to explain everything in detail, it would take too long. atlas Would it be all right if you received a written report?”
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At a glance, the size was exactly double what Dereck had imagined before leaving for the north.
Each was carefully decorated with marble, adorned with beautiful sculptures, and featured walls, benches, fountains, and vegetation perfectly arranged.
There, without one even realizing it, a long row of splendid and elegant buildings had arisen.
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“May I ask you a personal question, without reservations? album I know it is disrespectful.”
Great figures were always like that, but those who worked under their orders often suffered greatly. portal Aiselin was undoubtedly the best possible partner, but probably the worst boss imaginable.
“…Speak.”
Delbriton, the head butler who had come out to receive him and was now traveling with him in the carriage, recalled with a pale face the time when Aiselin took command and personally directed every phase of the construction.
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For someone like him to ask a question that, in theory, belonged solely to his lord’s judgment was something very unusual.
“…Will Miss Aiselin continue to take command in the future?”
Delbriton had served for half his life in the ducal house of Rochester.
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Depending on the person, it could even be considered a great insolence.
“That… does it really depend on my will…?”
Even so, Dereck could not give Delbriton the answer he desired.
The weight of Aiselin’s presence was something that even Dereck could not clearly measure.
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“Baron…”
“Have a little more patience. agent In any case, I will speak with Miss Aiselin…”
Even Diella, the small tyrant who normally intimidated everyone with an energy worthy of a lion roaming the prairie, was sitting in the guest hall of the main mansion with her face completely pale. Visit indratranslations.com for more free chapters and updates.
“Ho… hello… De… reck…”
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Upon seeing him, although she tried to hide it, her usual cheerful expression immediately showed itself.
It was the first time Dereck had seen her with so little color in her face.
Her small body and her blonde hair falling freely resembled a lion’s mane, making her presence seem even more imposing than her stature suggested.
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“Miss Diella… did something happen to you…?”
But now it was not so.
Diella was practically sunk into the guest sofa, as if her soul were escaping through her mouth.
Her appearance was so deplorable that it even gave the impression that she had learned necromantic-type magic.
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“It’s nothing serious. airport It’s just that Aiselin is handling the academy matter entirely on her own, and I ended up taking on roughly half of the management of the Duplain main house… Managing the servants isn’t difficult, but doing it at the same time as my studies is exhausting…”
“…”
“…Half?”
“Yes, half. acid And just so you know, Aiselin handles the other half, while regularly attending the Rose Hall, participating in all social and academic gatherings, managing the territory, and also overseeing the construction of the academy…”
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“Listen to me, Dereck. atomic The construction of the academy is already almost finished. atlas And then… do you know what Aiselin said the last time we walked together down the corridor?”
Most of the young noble ladies of Ebelstein froze just from meeting her gaze.
And yet, even someone with such presence seemed to feel an indescribable fear when thinking of Aiselin.
Diella crossed her arms, and her body trembled slightly.
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“…”
“…”
“Lately… I feel a little bored… Could it be because there’s less work…?”
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Diella usually jumped with joy like a puppy on a snowy day whenever she saw Dereck.
“…She’s my sister, but I’m starting to be afraid of her. acoustic I decided that someday I would become the central pillar of Duplain, and later a recognized ruler… but lately my confidence is starting to waver…”
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“Yes… that’s true, but… it seems my sister doesn’t see it that way…”
“Brother Leigh is busy with external matters, Aiselin is completely absorbed in making money… I never imagined the Duplain family would once again be so full of vitality…”
“Isn’t that a good thing? arch In the center of the continent, the rumors that the Duplain family was in decline have already been left behind for quite some time.”
That she was now complaining like this, even after he had returned from the north after so long, was something unusual.
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At that moment, the door to the guest hall burst open forcefully.
Click!
“Dereck! apron I heard you’d already returned! apron Oh, the door creaks a bit… I’ll have to order them to lubricate it…”
Whoosh!
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If Diella’s appearance was the most exhausted Dereck had ever seen, Aiselin was the complete opposite.
“It’s been a long time. shadow Did the trip to the north go well?”
“Lady Aiselin.”
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As always, she wore an elegant noble outfit, impeccably arranged, and carried in one arm a thick stack of documents pressed tightly against her chest.
Like green sprouts emerging from the grass, Aiselin’s face was full of vitality.
Moreover, it was the beginning of spring.
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“What do you think? acid It turned out well, didn’t it, Dereck? amber I’ll give you a tour inside. alien This main building is the Delphinia Pavilion, and using this pavilion as a reference, the classroom buildings are concentrated to the east. action The building where the ladies’ education is mainly conducted is the Silver Crown Pavilion. aspect The magic classrooms extend from the Ravenclaw Pavilion to the Ribelten Pavilion. galaxy The dormitories are to the west, in Amaryllis House, and to the north we’ve prepared a large training field. portal In addition, along the southern path that connects to the main mansion, I plan to install various cultural facilities for the young ladies.”
To Aiselin’s eyes, that bundle of papers seemed more beautiful than any bouquet of fresh flowers, and the fact that it was classified so neatly by categories was especially striking.
Although everyone working within the academy, whose opening was practically ready, wore faces of extreme exhaustion, Aiselin alone radiated a dazzling vitality, like a freshly bloomed flower.
Dereck had to admit it. atom He might not know what kind of superior she was, but from his point of view, there was no one more reliable than Aiselin.
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“When you say facilities… what kind of facilities exactly do you mean?”
“No… and how did you manage to keep up with your studies during all that time?”
While Dereck was in the north, Aiselin seemed to have made no fewer than three trips to major cities.
“In addition to Ebelstein, I made business trips to the Rotein Commercial League and even to the port city of Bullix. anchor There were many merchants and artisans who were interested. atomic They told me that if they could establish business relations in advance with an educational institution of this size, they would even be willing to invest additional capital. shadow That means the budget will increase.”
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“…”
“During your absence, too many matters requiring approval piled up. acid If it wouldn’t be too much trouble… could you review them all right now?”
“Sitting around doing nothing in a carriage is boring. crystal Besides, I don’t usually sleep much at night.”
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Dereck seriously considered whether it might be better to simply hand the entire academy over to Aiselin.
However, Aiselin seemed to have perceived even that rather unworthy thought.
Aiselin had carefully selected only the matters that required Dereck’s direct confirmation, but even so, the number of documents was so large that she could barely hold them with one arm.
“Everything moves along much more smoothly when you’re seated as the general supervisor.”
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The pressure emanating from her bright, radiant smile was, without exaggeration, more terrifying than the beasts lurking in the labyrinth of the white zone or the army of corpses that once covered the Beltus mansion.
For the first time in his life, Dereck felt an enormous and indescribable fear.
No matter what happened, Dereck had to remain in the highest position as the final authority.
Although Aiselin was one of the most respected and revered nobles of the southwest of the continent, rather than the qualities of a ruler, she seemed to have been born with an innate talent for being a strategist or administrator.
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“Lady Aiselin… don’t you feel that I’m exploiting you too much?”
“Lord Dereck… don’t misunderstand… I think I like being squeezed for work… Now that I say it out loud, it’s a little embarrassing…”
“I’d also like you to review the faculty list. arrow I’ve already set the start date for classes, so it would be ideal if you could give the opening address that day. atlas If you need it, I can prepare a draft.”
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While inspecting the academy grounds together, Dereck decided to completely give in.
The sight of Aiselin nervously twisting the tips of her fingers, as if she had just confessed an inclination impossible to mention, was almost surreal.
“…”
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“The enrollment list is practically closed. atomic We could accept a few more, but for now there will be around ninety-six students. zenith It may seem like few for the size of the academy, but each will bring between ten and fifteen servants, along with carriages and luggage, so it will be quite chaotic.”
Like it or not, from now on he was the general supervisor of the enormous Ravenclaw Academy.
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Dereck silently prayed for Delbriton’s soul, whose face was already completely pale.
“Then we’ll also have to manage the merchants who enter the commercial area.”
“Ah, I’ve already more or less arranged that. crystal I plan to set up a supervisory agency, and I’m thinking of appointing Delbriton as the general manager.”
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“I’m fairly ordinary. atlas Vice chair of the operations committee, spokesperson for the general supervisor, auditor, policy planner, personnel manager, instructor of feminine etiquette, welfare policy auditor, and operations administrator… more or less that. agent Nothing special, right?”
“Then… what is your position, Lady Aiselin?”
“Delbriton will be the general administrator of the Ravenclaw Barony, chief secretary of the Ravenclaw Academy, head of management of the commercial district, chair of the advisory committee, and director of academic support.”
Dereck decided to remain silent.
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“When will it be?”
“In any case, almost everything important is already decided. airport What worries me most now is the audit that will come from the imperial palace.”
“They said they would set the exact date at the beginning of spring, so it will be soon. beacon An audit team of seventeen people will come… and the chief person in charge will be none other than His Majesty Emperor Gattrel.”
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Although, considering the scale of the academy, it wasn’t that strange, for Aiselin, who had to prepare all the protocol, it was a tremendous burden.
It was something Melverot had already mentioned to him before.
Emperor Gattrel would come in person.
Even so, she seemed determined to handle everything herself.
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Each name was more unsettling than the last.
Especially Princess Roselin, whom Melverot had explicitly warned him to avoid.
“Let’s see… the chief person in charge will be His Majesty Emperor Gattrel, along with Chief Magical Counselor Kohella and eight members of the magical council… about four high-ranking officials from Gremport Palace… and in addition to the escort… Princess Roselin will also come in person.”
In Gremport Palace, divided by the weakening of Emperor Gattrel, she was considered the person closest to the imperial throne.
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“More or less. ability We’ll have to prepare the audience with His Majesty as soon as possible…”
What kind of figure someone capable of dominating such a vast empire would be was impossible to gauge at that moment.
“Then, to be safe, we have roughly a week.”
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Dereck suddenly snatched the thick stack of documents from her arms.
“…Eh?”
“Lady Aiselin. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com. sphere As far as the academy is concerned, didn’t you say that I am the general supervisor?”
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“A… an important task?”
It wasn’t common for Dereck to emphasize something like that personally.
“Then I’ll take this opportunity to assign you a very important task.”
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“From now on, for three days, do absolutely nothing.”
Aiselin began to pant, her face completely flushed.
“W… what task is it?”
Without knowing what it was, it was obvious that it would be work of unimaginable intensity.
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“…?”
Aiselin swallowed.
“Do not act as vice chair of the operations committee, nor as spokesperson for the general supervisor, nor as auditor, nor as policy planner, nor as personnel manager, nor as instructor of feminine etiquette, nor as welfare auditor, nor as operations administrator. riddle Do nothing. abstract Just rest quietly at the mansion.”
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“The major matters are already practically finished. abstract Four days are enough to prepare for the audit.”
“B… but everything has to be reviewed several times so that no problems occur…”
“W… what are you saying, Lord Dereck? acquire At a time as busy as this…”
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“I’m telling you clearly. zenith Rest.”
She had already collapsed once from overwork.
Dereck knew it. meadow Between the Duplain territory and the Ravenclaw Barony, the only person capable of taking work away from Aiselin was him.
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For Dereck, that had been a very heavy blow. airport At this moment, there had to be at least one person capable of putting a brake on her.
Aiselin put on the expression of a warrior who had just lost her homeland.
“Haah……”
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Dereck felt he had seen that vacant look before.
It looked as if lightning and gales were crashing down behind her.
It was exactly the same face a large dog made when it was forbidden to go out for a walk for health reasons.
“Haah……………………………………………………………………………”
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When Delbriton confirmed that Dereck had taken into his hands the enormous stack of documents Aiselin had been carrying, his eyes filled with tears and he began to sob, deeply moved.
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“….”
Either way, it was necessary.
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‘Does she really spend the entire day without resting, just working and studying…?’
Since he had come all the way to the Duplain territory, Dereck thought he might at least go see Leigh’s face before leaving, and headed toward the mansion.
While reviewing the documents one by one inside the carriage, he couldn’t help but be impressed by how meticulously organized they were.
It was the first time Dereck had ever seen that man, always so cold and rational, show such an emotional reaction, so he decided to pretend he hadn’t seen anything.
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“Oh, well, look who’s here. meadow Guaaah… ah, sorry.”
It had been so long that he almost didn’t recognize him, but as he drew closer and saw those tufts of unkempt beard sticking out here and there, along with the red hair pulled back like a tail, he identified him immediately.
Even that pathetic image of someone who belched whenever alcohol got the better of him was still intact.
After organizing the pending matters, the carriage arrived at the mansion and Dereck dismounted. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors. aspect At that moment, in the main hall of the Duplain residence, he caught sight of a familiar figure.
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Although he hadn’t seen him in a long time, it was impossible not to recognize him.
He was the eldest son who had fled from the Belmierd family, Ellen’s older brother, and the person who had most actively helped Dereck obtain the title of baron.
The inveterate gambler, Linus.
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He was nothing more than a loafer who wasted his days drifting between gambling tables and taverns.
For someone like that to appear in the main hall of the Duplain mansion was, at the very least, strange.
However, no one knew for certain why he had abandoned such a prestigious family as the Belmierd.
“What brings you all the way here? apple I was under the impression that you didn’t usually frequent noble residences.”
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“Of course. shadow Just so you know, the only thing I can really brag about is the network of connections I built back when I was a noble. admire Hahaha.”
“That’s true. apron But well, I just came to drink a bit with an old friend, Leigh. album It seems he’s doing as well as ever.”
“Were you also close to young master Leigh?”
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Thanks to his wide network of contacts, he always managed to obtain information that was anything but trivial.
Perhaps his greatest weapon was precisely that ease in getting along with anyone.
Linus shook the bottle of liquor and let out a carefree laugh.
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“Interesting news…?”
“If I tell you it has to do with a six-star mage, does that pique your interest a bit more? advance I don’t know if you’ll believe me, but…”
“Won’t our Lord Baron have a drink as well? meadow I brought some interesting news about Princess Roselin of the imperial family.”
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Seeing Dereck frown, Linus broke into an even deeper smile.
“In Ebelstein, you know? arch They say there’s a six-star confusion mage. acoustic Sounds ridiculous, doesn’t it?”
He knew very well that Dereck would not ignore what he was about to say.
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