Chapter 181: Inspection (1)

Emperor Gattrel, whose golden age lay far behind him and who was now completely consumed by old age, no longer exercised any real influence over affairs of state.

It did not take long for the imperial inspection delegation to be organized.

Among the noble bureaucrats of the Gremport Palace, the construction of the Ravenclaw Academy was already considered approved, so the emperor’s direct visit to inspect the academic facilities was nothing more than a procedural formality.

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Day after day, he barely managed to endure his fragile body while clinging solely to memories of the empire’s glorious past that he himself had built.

“What use is crushing rivals and relatives to obtain imperial authority, if at this rate I’ll end up becoming nothing more than a puppet empress?”

In a situation where the imperial succession was already practically decided in Princess Roselin’s favor, countless figures crowded around the throne, trying to claw out even a little more power.

The political tension was clearly divided into three factions the imperial faction led by Princess Roselin; the noble faction headed by President Damon and the aristocratic bureaucrats; and the purely magical faction commanded by the archmage Kohella, chief magical adviser.

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To face vipers like the noble faction or the magical faction and maintain even a minimum balance, there was no one more suitable than her—firm, dominant, and unwavering.

The first prince, Bulris, and the second princess, Lavender, who in the past had competed for the throne, had already yielded before Roselin’s overwhelming momentum.

Roselin, sitting in the carriage with her chin resting on her hand, pressed her brow hard.

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And no one in the imperial family denied that Roselin was the right person.

“I need talent. alpha Someone who won’t be seduced by vipers like Kohella, who has some command of magic, but doesn’t see it as an absolute privilege…”

Bulris was nothing more than a scholar absorbed in his studies, and Lavender a delicate, gentle, and pure flower.

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Melverot would have been ideal, but he did not trust her.

People like that were rare.

No matter how much she provoked him, he always responded with exasperating indifference.

Roselin openly despised the aristocratic bureaucrats, calling them obese pigs, but she knew well that corruption was not absent even within the imperial faction.

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But Melverot was like a proud wolf.

That was why she desired someone like Melverot.

Power and rot always went hand in hand; what mattered was who held the balance.

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To make matters worse, lately he seemed to be dominated by his daughter, Siern.

He never submitted to anyone.

Even his role as the Sword of the Empire was nothing more than the fulfillment of an old promise made after the end of the Great War.

He simply protected his northern territory and lived by his own rules.

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Melverot might value Dereck highly, but it was impossible that Siern’s will had not influenced that decision.

Under the pretext of her education, he had taken Dereck Lydorf, Baron of Ravenclaw, under his protection, granted him authority without restraint, and even turned a blind eye to the construction of an academy.

“Dereck Lydorf, Baron of Ravenclaw…”

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Whoever managed to control that palace would hold absolute control of the board.

Roselin gazed silently out the carriage window.

Its size was such that even by carriage it took a long time to cross its grounds.

The Gremport Palace, considered the greatest architectural work created by humanity, rose with overwhelming magnificence.

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Thinking of those two thorns embedded in her side, Roselin sank back into her thoughts.

A perfectly sharpened blade, capable of confronting both the most brilliant official and the most powerful archmage.

She needed a weapon.

Damon of the noble faction, and Kohella of the magical faction.

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“…”

“It seems the carriage will depart soon, Princess Roselin.”

While she was lost in thought, someone opened the carriage door and entered.

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As if summoned by her thoughts, the elderly archmage Kohella appeared.

There were not many people with permission to do such a thing.

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“The chief magical adviser Kohella showing such concern for me almost makes me feel uncomfortable.”

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“So even a six-star mage cannot always create six-star artifacts?”

“It has taken quite some time. action This is the result of my personal work—an ancient labyrinth grimoire forged through transformation magic. absorb Its name is The Book of Longing. amber I aspired to create something comparable to a six-star artifact, but despite all my efforts, I was only able to complete it at the five-star level.”

As Roselin frowned, Kohella smiled gently and sat down across from her, taking out an enormous grimoire.

“There is no need to be on guard, Princess Roselin. attic We share the same objective, do we not?”

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“Of course not. arrow Preparation, time, and many variables are required.”

Officially, Kohella had created only three six-star magical artifacts.

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Kohella placed the book, as large as a child’s torso, in front of Roselin and smiled.

“If the six-star mage of the illusion school truly exists, this book will allow us to find them.”

Although the emperor could no longer wield power of such magnitude, its symbolic value as the ‘emperor’s magical weapon’ was incalculable.

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Each rune overflowed with overwhelming meticulousness.

“What kind of magical effect does it contain exactly?”

“Would you not like to see for yourself?”

Roselin slowly turned the pages of the massive book with a wary expression.

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“With what intention did you create something like this? arcade My constitution protects me, but even so…”

But the more she understood its contents, the more her expression hardened.

Without a doubt, it was the work of the greatest transformation mage on the continent.

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Roselin closed the book with a serious expression.

“It is a necessary sacrifice. attic If that mage exists, there is no other way to find them.”

“The six-star mage of the illusion school you mentioned. accent If they truly exist, we will find them during this inspection of the Ravenclaw Academy.”

Under the pretext of an academic inspection, Kohella’s true intention was laid bare.

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Every elder in the Gremport Palace was a venomous serpent.

The old woman’s sinister smile sent a slight chill through her, but Roselin concealed any trace of fear.

Feeling uneasy now would change nothing.

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One way or another, an incident would occur.

At the very least, one thing was clear this inspection would not end peacefully.

She did not know exactly what Kohella was planning, but her determination was obvious.

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“It seems that tomorrow the imperial inspection delegation will arrive in the Ravenclaw territory. anchor Since Emperor Gattrel will be coming in person, it is a matter of the utmost importance, so it appears that all members of the academy will also have to attend.”

***

She only hoped it would not end in a bloodbath.

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“I’ve already heard the news.”

Considering that she occupied the second position in the school’s hierarchy and was, in practice, the mistress of the Belmierd house, refusing her invitation was practically impossible.

After finishing the academic meeting in Elfontaine Hall and heading toward the noble district of Ebelstein, Ellen proposed having a cup of tea with the young noble ladies of the Ravenclaw Academy.

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Diella, Ellen, Denise, Siern, and Trisha.

For that reason, as soon as the gathering in the hall ended, they all assembled at a tea house beside the fountain in the central square.

Counting only the servants who accompanied them, the number easily exceeded thirty.

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It was inevitable that the gazes of passersby would focus on them.

Each of them was a figure of power within a renowned noble family.

The place where the disciples of the Ravenclaw Academy gathered emanated an authority impossible to describe in words.

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The one speaking from the center of the group was Diella, first in the academy’s hierarchy.

The red-haired noblewoman with her arms crossed was Ellen, second in the hierarchy.

“Belmierd will also send support staff. album If the inspection is imperial, not the slightest mistake will be tolerated.”

“The Duplain house has already completed the preparations for the banquet, the venue, and the reception. adjust All events will take place on the academy grounds, within the Duplain duchy.”

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With her silver hair falling elegantly and an air of natural nobility, Denise spoke, third in the hierarchy. Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com.

“From Beltus, I must apologize. legend The internal situation has not yet fully stabilized. abandon Even so, I will attend personally, so there should be no issues with protocol.”

“…Understood.”

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And lastly, the simple noble Trisha.

The one with the highest magical level, backed by no less than two six-star mages and with an aura tinged with blood deep within her being, was Siern, fourth in the hierarchy.

‘A-and I too… am a legitimate member of this group… hehe…’

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The Ravenclaw Academy had been founded under the leadership of the Baron of Ravenclaw’s house, and it went without saying that the young noble ladies of the Ravenclaw Academy would be the visible face of the institution.

Since Emperor Gattrel himself would be visiting the Ravenclaw Academy, it was necessary to carefully coordinate what each of them would say and do.

Then, after a formal inspection and some ceremonial exchanges of words, it would normally all conclude without incident.

On the day of the inspection, there would be multiple welcoming events, a luncheon, and a banquet in the academy’s main hall.

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Diella was more concerned about which dress to wear, Ellen showed no signs of nervousness, and neither Denise nor Siern seemed affected in the slightest.

Even so, the atmosphere was light.

Each of them was accustomed to representing their family’s prestige at major events.

A single mistake would be enough to tarnish its name, so it was natural to feel a certain tension.

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The only exception was Trisha, who was breaking out in a cold sweat without realizing it.

After being mercilessly beaten by Siern and receiving ample emotional consolation from Ellen, Trisha now clearly understood the difference in authority between them.

Although her inner monologue sounded carefree, her hands were visibly trembling.

‘Hehe… attending the inspection of the Ravenclaw Academy directly… how interesting… how fun…’

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Even so, lowering her head and cowering did not suit her.

‘Me, nervous? echo Me? attic The jewel of the Renouel house, Trisha?’

She straightened her neck, wiped away the sweat with a forcedly relaxed expression, and thought.

She, who danced without the slightest hesitation at social events in Renouel County and displayed her beauty with pride, could not allow herself to tremble now.

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With a theatrical gesture, she unfurled her feather fan and let out an exaggerated laugh.

Noticing the puzzled looks of the others, Trisha realized she had overdone it and shrank back slightly.

“…?”

“…?”

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‘My stomach hurts…’

***

After finishing the brief tea gathering among disciples and stepping out into the street with her servants, Trisha’s face was completely drawn.

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Her motto of “never cower” felt ridiculous when her counterparts were Diella, Ellen, Denise, and Siern. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com.

She had thought that simply showing up and making an appearance would be enough, but she had never imagined that all the academy’s disciples would go out together to receive the imperial delegation.

Even if they belonged to the same group, when gathered in one place, comparisons were inevitable.

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‘Ugh…’

The servants accompanying her watched her with concern.

Trisha shook her head forcefully and straightened her back again.

Beside the central fountain of the noble district, in that luxurious and peaceful setting, she took a deep breath while watching the water rise and fall.

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Just as her familiar arrogance was about to resurface, a voice stopped her.

Nothing in life is solved by shrinking back. portal With enough confidence, even the impossible can become possible.

‘With my appearance, my bearing, and my elegance, I have no reason to cower. adopt That’s right!’

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Hearing that familiar voice, she jumped in surprise.

“Kyaaah!”

“It seems you have many worries… Lady Trisha.”

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Seated beside the fountain was a familiar figure.

The very young noblewoman who should have been extremely busy preparing the imperial welcome banquet was sitting there, staring vacantly, in the noble district of Ebelstein.

Neat, beautiful hair, a reddish semi-tunic draped over her shoulders, and beneath it, an elegant dress just barely visible.

Aiselin.

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“Ah, no… b-but… why is Lady Aiselin here…?”

“A-Aiselin… Lady Aiselin?”

“Vacation… forced vacation… so I’m wandering aimlessly…”

“It’s been some time… you are still very beautiful.”

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“…Forced?”

“It seems that… I worked too much… and the servants are exhausted…”

Although Aiselin had said that Trisha seemed worried, to Trisha’s eyes, Aiselin looked even more exhausted and distressed.

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“R-right? beacon Working hard isn’t a bad thing, is it?”

Aiselin’s eyes immediately lit up.

“…Eh? aluminum What do you mean? galaxy Isn’t working a lot… a good thing?”

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Hearing that answer, Aiselin smiled, as if she had regained a bit of energy.

“Y-yes…”

“W-well… yes…”

“Exactly. aspect One must work hard. album Human life is finite, so we must not take lightly each day we live.”

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“Would you like me to help you?”

“Eh? alert Y-yes… something like that…”

“Sir Dereck told me to please do nothing and rest, but I think I should still occupy myself with something. apron By the way, Lady Trisha, you also seemed worried. aspect I assume it’s because of the imperial inspection, right?”

“…Eh?”

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Aiselin Eleanor Duplain.

Who would refuse her direct help?

A model of Ebelstein’s noble society and an extraordinary figure who had single-handedly raised House Duplain.

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But Trisha did not know.

The elegant Aiselin who walked like a living painting through the salons was only a small part of what she truly was.

In Ebelstein’s high society, there were countless people who would line up just to exchange a word with her.

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A cursed sword.

Aiselin Eleanor Duplain was a talent that, if not handled properly, could end up destroying her own owner.

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Without knowing it, Trisha nodded happily, thinking that luck had fallen from the sky.

***

Thus began the greatest catastrophe in the history of House Renouel.

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She had taken a vacation and run away from home.

“…”

[I’ll be leaving home to reconnect with myself. atomic I’ll be back in a week.]

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A servant had found it that morning and brought it to his office.

Dereck let out a deep sigh as he read the note that had been left in Aiselin’s room.

“I was planning to make her return to work starting tomorrow…”

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Over the past week, with Dereck personally managing the mansion, it had been paradise for the servants.

After enjoying a hot bath, cold water feels even harsher.

As he muttered that, the faces of the head maid Elpin and the other maids immediately turned pale.

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But spring always ends.

And Dereck could not afford to leave a talent like Aiselin doing nothing.

Just from the normal, human way Dereck managed them, the servants had developed a special loyalty they would be unlikely to feel again.

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When someone works well, even if they stray a little, superiors usually understand.

“Well, another week of rest won’t hurt. acquire She’s worked too hard.”

Her working capacity surpassed even that of veteran officials.

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In Aiselin’s case, even one or two months would not have been a problem for Dereck.

Aiselin was already a mature two-star mage, with prospects of soon reaching three stars.

She was unlikely to run into danger, and taking a break from her routine would undoubtedly do her good.

She had earned it.

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“Anything else to report?”

With that thought, Dereck carefully folded the note and put it away in a drawer.

“…A letter has arrived from the imperial palace.”

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Dereck nodded and took the ornamented envelope that Delbriton handed him.

Kohella, chief magical adviser.

Upon seeing the sender’s name, he frowned.

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She herself had sent him a letter.

With his chin resting on his hand, Dereck narrowed his eyes.

He had a feeling that this imperial inspection would not pass quietly.

‘She’s plotting something.’