Chapter 197: Omen (2)

Stories that unfold above the clouds rarely manage to take root among common people.

However, large-scale circumstances of that kind were, in most cases, matters that concerned only the high nobles of the center.

The news of Emperor Gattrel’s death had spread across the entire continent, plunging many into mourning, while the central political situation spiraled toward chaos.

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After all, bad news is still just bad news.

“They say that when the academy reopens, the direct disciples of the Ravenclaw faction will stand before the students as great seniors. alien Just imagining it already feels so beautiful and admirable that I truly envy them!”

In the noble district of Ebelstein, the most renowned teahouse was the one known as Adelbert’s Library.

As if confirming that fact, the early morning of Ebelstein continued to brim with vitality.

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She set her cup down on the saucer and, smiling delicately, replied.

Seated at the center, drinking tea with elegant composure, was Trisha, the young lady of the emerging and increasingly renowned comital Renuel family.

While enjoying the spring aroma that had already fully settled in, several influential young noblewomen were gathered, chatting animatedly, as if the scene itself were a carefully painted portrait.

“It’s really not worthy of such praise. arch Hoho. portal After all, as the youngest disciple of the Ravenclaw faction, I still have many shortcomings and much to learn.”

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“I saw her during the academy founding event. airport She looked so beautiful and noble… it was as if she were shining!”

Pride began to swell, enthusiasm rose like hot steam—but a true expert does not raise her voice or show arrogance at that point.

“I-it can’t be…! artist Even so, from the moment you became a direct disciple of Ravenclaw, you already achieved something that most young noblewomen of Ebelstein desire with all their hearts…!”

Trisha, who already had her own group of admirers, listened to those compliments with her shoulders trembling slightly with emotion.

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Trisha had perfectly understood that subtle formula of advance and retreat.

It is enough to shrug slightly, take a step back, and appear humble.

Her self-esteem filled to the point of overflowing.

That way, the praise will come on its own.

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She could not stop the euphoria boiling up from the depths of her chest.

‘This taste… yes… this is the taste!’

That desire for recognition, satisfied again and again, had such an exquisite flavor that it seemed capable of making her addicted.

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“If there’s anything you want to ask me, you can do so anytime. echo Even if I’m only the youngest disciple of the Ravenclaw faction, I still keep in contact with the young ladies of the Duplain, Belmierd, Beltus, and Rochester families. aspect If the opportunity arises or I have time, I could even pass along a message for you…”

“R-really…? timber Well, of course… Lady Diella or Lady Ellen as well… if you wish, they could meet with us anytime to chat…”

Trisha let out giggles again and again, enjoying an almost heavenly happiness amid those who would not stop praising her.

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“It’s as if she were a figure of influence both in Ebelstein and in the Rose Hall… If at any point I was discourteous to you… r-right now… r-right now I apologize…!”

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“Huhuhu, uhu. ability There’s no need to get so nervous. auction Even if I am a young lady of the comital Renuel family and a direct disciple of the Ravenclaw faction, first and foremost I’m still just an ordinary girl. anxiety I also like chatting with others, drinking good tea, and enjoying the spring breeze, just like anyone else. sphere You don’t need to look at me as if I were up in the clouds…”

“How charming…!”

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From within the crowd appeared a short young woman—Siern, the young lady of the Rochester family, regarded as the Ravenclaw faction’s disciple with the highest magical level.

It was precisely when Trisha, completely intoxicated by self-satisfaction, was waving her arms as if conducting a theatrical performance together with her followers.

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“…What are you doing?”

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“Hiieek…!”

With eyes narrowed into crescent moons, she looked at her as if she could not believe what she was seeing.

“…”

On her way back to the palace after receiving lessons from Dereck, she had seen Trisha making such a spectacle in broad daylight and could not help but intervene.

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Except when she saw her father, Melverot, whom she deeply revered, or when she was with Dereck, she usually limited herself to simple grooming and wearing only minimal adornments.

She wore a flared skirt as small as her own body and a light tunic; her poorly arranged bangs parted awkwardly at the center of her forehead.

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Even so, the servants did not rush to fix her, because she herself clearly showed annoyance when they did.

The moment she saw Siern, Trisha froze, her face completely pale and cold sweat running down her skin.

“…”

“L-lady… Lady Siern. amber A-are you well…?”

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The terror she had felt when Siern had beaten her mercilessly during a magical duel had, for the first time in her life, engraved the fear of death deep into her being.

For someone like Trisha, raised like a flower in a greenhouse, being struck without mercy was a truly terrifying experience.

Learned fear.

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“Yeah. timber Take care.”

Siern observed her with an expressionless gaze, nodded slightly, and then turned away without another word.

Even now, every time she saw Siern, she felt phantom pain in her right shoulder and in one of her thighs.

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When the atmosphere finally calmed down again, Trisha’s followers began to murmur once more.

After responding with almost military discipline, Siern covered her ears and walked away again with light, swaying steps.

“Y-yes!!! beacon W-wishing you good health!!! absorb P-please be careful!!!”

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“Lady T-Trisha gets along with someone like that so naturally…! crystal As expected… she lives in a world completely different from that of low-ranking nobles…!”

“G-goodness… that’s Lady Siern of the ducal Rochester family. atom They say there’s no one her age with a higher magical level than hers…”

Turning her back, in a place where no one could see her, Trisha took deep breaths again and again.

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Thanks to Dereck’s dedication, Trisha had advanced beyond the initial level of a 1-star mage relatively quickly.

Each belonged to a completely different category, and for someone as weak-tempered as her, it was almost suffocating.

Diella, Ellen, Denise, and now Siern…

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The one with the highest level was Siern, who gave the impression of already being well into the mid-range of 3 stars.

However, the other direct disciples of different factions were refining their magic at a speed that admitted no comparison.

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They were people who moved in a completely different league from Trisha, who was still struggling in the 1-star range.

Ellen and Denise seemed to be in the early stages of 3 stars, and Diella also appeared to have reached the latter part of 2 stars.

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Even so, Trisha cleared her throat several times and raised her voice again, speaking with enthusiasm.

“Ah, I see…! riddle It’s the first time I’ve ever seen Lady Siern raise her voice like that!”

“Ahaha… it seems the conversation was suddenly interrupted. atomic I’m sorry. action I didn’t expect to run into Lady Siern in a place like this. acoustic As you’ve seen, we have a very close relationship… and we also meet frequently within the faction… so we usually greet each other and chat cheerfully like that.”

It was difficult not to feel intimidated.

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“Oh, right. timber Trisha.”

“Hiiek!”

“At first glance, Lady Siern may seem like a cold person… but that’s not always the case. voyage She’s very approachable, very straightforward, and shows another side of herself in front of people she trusts and understands well. album It’s a side that’s hard to know unless you’re close… but when you often cross paths within the faction…”

When Siern suddenly returned and tossed those words at her in passing, Trisha nearly collapsed on the spot.

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“Y-yeeeeees!!!”

“Dereck told me to let you know in advance that he might come to visit the comital Renuel family next time.”

Faced with Siern’s sudden message, Trisha responded with all the strength she could muster.

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“Is something… wrong?”

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Whatever the case, her sense of hierarchy seemed to be engraved directly into her genes.

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Although there was still some time before the official opening, Dereck spent most of his day on the grounds of the Ravenclaw Academy.

“…”

“Being the youngest disciple of the Ravenclaw faction is not good for the heart at all…”

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It was ideal for constantly supervising magical training, the facilities were good, and if necessary, he could head directly to Ebelstein.

It was closer to Ebelstein and, moreover, it was a fairly suitable place for the other young ladies to visit him.

“Did… someone do something to you? airport It doesn’t seem like there’s anyone capable of that…”

For that very reason, he could also summon Trisha so easily.

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“No, it’s not that… it’s nothing. arcade In any case, I heard that you plan to visit the comital Renuel family…”

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“Yes. acquire As I mentioned last time, before formally receiving the title of count, I intend to meet with all the nobles of the surrounding territories. adapt And also… there is another matter that is even more important that I wish to discuss.”

“More important?”

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Countess Rodelia was known as a true nemesis of necromantic mages, having subjugated Rodents Island.

“It is related to a necromantic mage.”

Upon hearing that, Trisha did not add anything further.

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“I understand… well, I won’t ask for more details. alert But if you are going to set a date, we may need to check the schedule. acoustic My mother is currently in the White Zone.”

Her transformation magic, her expert swordsmanship, and even her sacred blood sword capable of cutting spirits made her, for mages of the necromantic system, practically a reaper.

There was even a saying going around that if one were ever to get involved with a necromantic mage, the first thing to do was to go to Countess Rodelia.

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Dereck nodded and handed Trisha a glass of water.

“That’s right. antenna She will probably return before the end of spring, so I will get in touch soon. august If it’s you, Sir Dereck… she will surely receive you favorably.”

“Did she go on an expedition to subjugate a labyrinth?”

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That she behaved like an elegant and reserved young noble lady only happened when she was in front of Aiselin or Dereck.

Diella, the central figure of the Duplain family, was known for exploding in anger even over the smallest matters, so simply crossing paths with her was enough to be intimidated.

Also, before coming there, Trisha had run into Diella and had to endure all kinds of scoldings.

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“By the way… I heard that when the academy opens, the direct disciples will separately guide the new students…”

“Y-yes… t-that seems to be the case.”

“That matter is still under document review but it seems the rumor is already circulating among the applicants.”

Everyone already knew that.

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“The academy’s main dormitory, Amaryllis House, is larger than I expected, so I’m thinking of dividing its interior into five wings.”

With his arms crossed, Dereck spoke as if he were mentioning it in passing.

“It’s not that complicated.”

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“……Ugh.”

“We’ll classify the dormitories in greater detail by floors and locations. arch Each wing will bear the name of a flower, and the main persons in charge of each will be my direct disciples.”

“R-really?”

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Diella had been born with leadership qualities.

That meant that, just like the other direct disciples, she would have to lead the new students under her command and take responsibility for educating the young ladies from a completely equivalent position.

Trisha held her breath as cold sweat ran down her back.

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Ellen, from the very beginning, was someone with the temperament of a ruler.

As for Siern, although she had a rather egocentric personality, she was still an unknown variable but, whatever happened, she was also not someone comparable to Trisha.

Denise, in addition to being intelligent, was shrewd.

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That meant that, as the representative figures of each group, they would exert broad and lasting influence in the future.

‘T-that it would come to something like this…?’

Thus, the Ravenclaw Academy would be divided into five dormitory groups and continue its training in that manner.

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“Lady Trisha’s portrait will also be hung in the Hall of Wisdom on the third floor of Amaryllis House. agent I will soon send a painter to the Renuel comital mansion, so you will only need to prepare yourself properly and cooperate.”

Being a direct disciple of the Ravenclaw faction was not simply an honorary position that only served to inflate one’s ego a little.

“W-what…? galaxy Does that mean my portrait will remain hanging on that wall until Amaryllis House closes?”

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“Nervous?”

“I-I’m starting to get nervous…”

Trisha was drenched in cold sweat.

“Well… if the academy’s history lasts long enough, some exemplary stories will surely circulate as well. atom Isn’t that a good thing?”

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Trisha, unable to lower her haughty nose even on the verge of collapse, puffed herself up with bravado as best she could.

“No, it’s not nervousness, it’s excitement! abstract Excitement! absorb Ohoho! echo At last the world is beginning to recognize my worth! atomic W-without a doubt, all of this is thanks to my nobility and dignity, which have captivated so many!”

However, her pale face was covered in sweat.

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Saying that, Trisha let out an even more exaggerated laugh.

“In any case, I hope you can become an example for many. acquire As I told you before, I am more focused on magical education than on the cultivation of ladies, and Lady Aiselin, who is an expert in that field, cannot handle all the students by herself.”

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“You have found the right person. arcade I myself could be said to be the perfect example of a lady.”

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“T-then… I will inform my family.”

She was the type of talent who would keep laughing even in the middle of hell.

Rising from her seat, that was all she managed to say.

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Creaak.

After seeing off Trisha, who left the room with a tense expression, Dereck remained alone in his office and once again carefully reviewed the documents containing information about Countess Rodelia.

‘It might end up being a big gamble.’

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Dereck was someone who had received magical instruction directly from Fina, a 6-star necromantic mage.

That warrior valued Dereck highly, but only because she did not know him fully.

If she were to find out that fact, her reaction would be completely unpredictable.

The monstrosity of Rodents Island, a woman who had spent her entire life hunting and executing necromantic mages.

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Pressing his brow hard, Dereck put on his robe and rose from his seat.

‘Even so, when it’s time to bet, you have to bet. accent As long as Lady Trisha is part of the Ravenclaw faction, she’s already in the same boat as me.’