Chapter 198: The Rebellion of Trisha (1)

The enormous double wooden doors were engraved with the amaryllis flower motif, and the delicate vine patterns of the metal ornaments supporting the doors seemed to protect the young noble ladies, as delicate as greenhouse flowers.

The dormitory facilities of the Ravenclaw Academy, Amaryllis House, were a building almost comparable to a work of art, constructed with all the dedication of Aiselin Eleanor Duplain.

The exterior walls, made of gray stone and white marble, were solemn; the sharp towers rising here and there inspired awe with their grandeur, and the innumerable arched windows were so many that it was impossible to count them.

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‘Just how much money in the world did they throw into this…?’

The young noble ladies who saw that building for the first time could not help but have their hearts fill with excitement at the thought that they would spend their academic lives there.

Trisha swept her gaze over the corridors leading to each independent wing after passing through the common lobby filled with fireplaces and all kinds of decorations.

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That workaholic, who held no fewer than twenty-seven different positions within the Ravenclaw Academy, carried out this enormous responsibility without batting an eye, as if it were merely a side job.

Wherever she looked, the building’s finishes were impeccable, the atmosphere was classical, solemn, and silent, and the air was permeated with fragrance.

The director of the dormitory was Aiselin Eleanor Duplain.

As an institution meant to educate the children of the most influential families across the entire continent, even the smallest detail had to be perfect.

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Each of them was the child of a territorial noble, a central bureaucrat, or some powerful family.

During this week, all future instructors would enter the academy, and after next week’s opening ceremony, the students would officially begin their training.

“……”

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Saying that more than half of those who would someday become famous names across the continent would pass through the Ravenclaw Academy was no exaggeration.

And Trisha was to become the leader of one of the five dormitory wings that would function as the central core of that educational institution.

It was not one or two people, but nearly one hundred and fifty.

Eight out of ten were nobles, and the rest were descendants of illustrious figures of the continent.

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When leading the construction of the dormitory, Aiselin Eleanor Duplain had established three shared principles as the central axis of ladies’ education noble responsibility, individuality in harmony, and growth with dignity.

‘I-I am the most refined lady of the great Renuel family, but… even so, I never imagined they would entrust me with a responsibility of this level…’

Suddenly, she felt an upset stomach and pressed her temples hard while leaning against a window.

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Under those three principles, the young ladies could enter the dormitory of their choice according to their personalities and develop their social activities there.

Just as in Elvester County in the east, it would function as a true gateway to the social world of noble ladies.

Moreover, it was an institution officially recognized by the imperial family under the leadership of Princess Roselin.

At that point, it was obvious that the Ravenclaw Academy would become the social center of the south and west of the continent.

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Although there was still some time, it seemed that the representatives of each wing were already organizing the interiors of their respective dormitories.

‘I wonder how the others are handling it… I should take a look now that I can.’

That large-scale image was, somehow, unsettling.

Once fully established, Baron Dereck Lydorf Ravenclaw would become the great reference figure of the social world of the southwest.

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That was why Denise had arrived so early at Amaryllis House.

Thus, Trisha took a deep breath, composed herself, and walked through the corridors again.

Diella, Ellen, Denise, Siern—each was a renowned figure.

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“We need to impose discipline and accept only those who can stand firm above others. atlas In the Camellia wing, which I will lead, I don’t need people who get dragged along by others or who doubt themselves. august I don’t really care whether their magical level is high or low. shadow But those who are always concerned about others and shrink back have no right to set foot in my dormitory.”

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She planned to diligently visit the other wings to find out what guidelines they were establishing amid such a chaotic situation.

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Although her appearance resembled that of a small cat, beneath that layer hid something much closer to a wild beast.

Diella was in a corner of the Camellia wing, with an easel set up, painting.

“I-I understand…”

Among those who knew her, she was called the lioness, and true to that nickname, she seemed to have no intention whatsoever of accepting students of weak character.

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“At least that’s what I believe Sir Dereck expects of me. arch I don’t have any other intentions either. accent I will simply move forward alongside those I consider excellent.”

Ellen had gone straight to Amaryllis House after finishing the affairs of the Belmierd family and seemed to be personally supervising the interior decoration of the Rosemary wing.

Since it was a task entrusted directly by Dereck, she had decided to handle it with complete seriousness.

“Our dormitory…? apron Let’s see. advance I don’t know what plans you have, Miss Trisha, but I will prioritize leadership and dignity. avalanche After all, to grow into someone capable of properly guiding everyone in noble society, one needs the ability to move and coordinate many people. adopt That is why, in the Rosemary wing, we will accept those who know how to understand and guide others.”

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Rosemary motifs, as red as her hair, were engraved everywhere in the wing, perfectly matching the large portrait of her hanging in the center of the hall.

“You are very kind. adopt We will soon be busier, so I hope you can manage your affairs smoothly as well, Miss Trisha. agent And if there is anything I can help you with, please don’t hesitate to tell me.”

“O-of course… that’s very much like you, Miss Ellen.”

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“The Iris wing will probably choose people with practical wisdom, useful skills, and the ability to improvise, in addition to specialized knowledge. zenith No matter how noble they are, not everyone will prioritize only dignity and decorum. airport And well… those with an inclination toward writing will also be welcome, I suppose…”

A soft bluish light gently filled the entire space, while a calm atmosphere spread throughout the area.

In the center of the hall was a large circular table, perfect for young noble ladies to drink tea and freely discuss academic matters.

The Iris wing that Denise was organizing looked almost like a library on the inside.

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Therefore, rather than prioritizing “noble dignity,” she seemed determined to focus more on the learning and academic formation of the young ladies who would enter the Iris wing.

Although Denise often spent her free time reading third-rate romance novels whenever she had a moment, the truth was that she was an intelligent person with extensive knowledge.

“I-it’s impressive. Visit indratranslations.com for more free chapters and updates. antenna Where did you get so many books?”

In the basement, she even appeared to be planning to build a separate secret library, as workers kept coming in nonstop, carrying books of all kinds and from multiple fields of knowledge.

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“I made a separate contract with a bookstore on the Rodfell side. arctic If they are requested with dormitory funds, Sir Dereck will grant permission without any problems.”

“Guidelines…? amateur I don’t have any in particular. riddle I don’t intend to accept mages below 3 stars.”

“…Eh?”

“I-I see. attic Th-this was… very helpful. arch Thank you.”

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Hardly anything had changed since the wing was assigned to her, and Siern herself simply stayed in her private room, calmly combing her hair.

“As Sir Dereck asked me to, I’ll devote some time to this, but I have no intention of doing anything grand as a dormitory representative. arcade I don’t have that kind of leadership.”

On the other hand, the Lavender wing, which Siern was to lead, barely had any decoration to speak of.

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“3 stars…? canvas Reaching that level before even the coming-of-age ceremony is something that… almost no one achieves.”

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“Didn’t you say that only children of noble families and influential lineages, selected over and over again, would come here? portal If there are one hundred and fifty people, it wouldn’t be strange if among them there were a couple who brush against 3 stars. ability Besides, if there are more than five, I won’t be able to handle them.”

With an indifferent gaze, Siern shook her pretty dress with a couple of flicks and continued.

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A small and select group.

The Lavender wing that Siern would lead had all the makings of becoming an elite group in which, even adding up all the classes, perhaps only two or three people at most would be admitted. Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com.

To catch Siern’s attention, mediocre talent would not even be enough to present oneself.

“I came to learn magic from Sir Dereck, not to go around taking care of others. armor Even so, if they want to stay under my wing, they should at least be able to manage on their own.”

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Back in the Sepia wing, which she herself would manage, Trisha sat down at the common table, pressing her head.

Without a doubt, it would be a dormitory that would inspire admiration in everyone.

“……”

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The dormitory director, Aiselin.

She felt her head spinning.

‘They all have clear criteria, firm guidelines, and on top of that they know how to handle things with ease…!’

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Without a doubt, it was an intelligent decision.

Now she understood what Dereck had intended by structuring the dormitories that way.

Each wing they led had a clearly defined personality and a distinct atmosphere.

And beneath her, Dereck’s direct disciples Diella, Ellen, Denise, and Siern.

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‘And what about me… what am I supposed to do? timber What guideline am I supposed to establish…?’

At heart, Trisha was nothing more than a vain young noble who had joined, dazzled solely by the authority of being a direct disciple of the Ravenclaw faction.

But the problem still remained.

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Simply put, she had nothing going for her.

With great effort, she had managed to climb onto the last wagon and take the position of the youngest disciple, but her magical achievement was mediocre, and her family’s authority also lagged behind.

And even that had only been possible because Countess Rodelia had never stopped pressuring her, forcibly pushing her into that position.

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‘I-I have to find something. orbit Something that only I can offer, something that distinguishes me from the other direct disciples of the Ravenclaw faction… If I don’t… no one will want to come to the Sepia wing…’

She was surrounded by people whose gaze she could not even meet on equal footing.

She had lived her entire life believing herself to be an exceptional bird among hens, but if she looked reality straight in the face, it was exactly the opposite—a hen lost among cranes.

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It was only natural—she had never led a group of people before.

Pressing her lower lip hard, Trisha fell into deep thought.

But no matter how much she turned it over in her mind, she could not come up with a policy of her own or a clear direction for managing her wing.

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‘………………’

After nearly thirty minutes of absolute silence, Trisha stood up, drenched in cold sweat.

Amaryllis House, governed by them.

The Ravenclaw faction, filled only with people who seemed to live above the clouds.

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“……A dormitory for underperforming students, you say?”

To survive there, there was only one option.

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“A-after touring the dormitories of the other young ladies, I saw that they were all excellent and magnificent. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com. aluminum B-but… if they all have such firm criteria, don’t you think there will also be people who don’t fit the conditions of any dormitory…?”

Trisha nodded while sweating profusely.

That was the clever idea she had arrived at after much agonizing.

Leaning against the work desk in the director’s office, Dereck had been reading several documents related to the territory of Tigris when he raised his gaze, eyes narrowed.

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“No need! academy I, Trisha, the most noble and lofty lady of House Renuel, will take them all in with a compassionate heart!”

“That may be true, but I was planning to adjust things anyway and assign them appropriately…”

“……”

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“Y-yes?”

“Miss Trisha.”

After a brief silence, Dereck set aside the reports from Elvester County, crossed his arms, and spoke.

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More than a sharp observation, it felt like a knife piercing her chest.

“What do you take me for!? altitude Do you see me as someone who would give up just because she was outshone in presence and raise the white flag without a fight?”

“Isn’t it that, intimidated by the momentum of the others, you are proclaiming yourself in charge of a dormitory for underperformers without thinking it through too carefully?”

At Dereck’s pointed remark, Trisha let out a small hiccup, but after taking a couple of deep breaths, she straightened her chest again and replied.

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“Ah… no.”

“Deny it.”

“……”

“I wasn’t expecting you to beg like that…”

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Suppressing the hollow feeling flooding her, Trisha spoke with moist eyes.

“If you gather all the underperformers into a single dormitory, they will be at a clear disadvantage in exchange events or joint activities.”

“I am, by nature, compassionate and understanding. matrix I simply want to take in the underperforming students who cannot belong to any other dormitory. sphere Truly!”

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Although she maintained a proud posture, the cold sweat streaming down her face was pitiable.

“I understand that perfectly. attic Do not underestimate the vastness of my heart. altitude The shared spirit of Amaryllis House… noble dignity… this mercy that embraces everyone is precisely the identity of our Sepia wing. timber What do you think? matrix It doesn’t sound bad, does it? audit Ufufu… fufufufu…”

Dereck watched Trisha in silence for a moment.

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Trisha’s final strategy was, in essence if she was going to get beaten anyway, she might as well offer her backside first.

‘Is it really right to concentrate all the underperformers into a single dormitory?’

If she was certified from the outset as a “dormitory for underperformers” and lay down without resistance, no one could stone her afterward.

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It was not a matter that could be decided lightly.

As he held his chin and thought, Trisha loosened the tension in her shoulders and spoke again.

As he asked himself that question, Dereck fell into brief contemplation.

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Her voice sounded more relaxed, even serious.

“…The Ravenclaw Academy will take in countless talented and dazzling people from all kinds of noble families. beacon Gathered together, they will look like a night sky full of stars.”

“……”

“When so many people gather, there will inevitably also be those who do not shine as brightly, those who are not extraordinary… people closer to uncut stones. echo Baron Ravenclaw is a genius who rose to this position through his own efforts from the slums, but precisely because of that, there are realms he cannot understand.”

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“I can understand them. acoustic The talents the Ravenclaw Academy needs are not only those extraordinary ones who shine like stars.”

Before entering Dereck’s office, Trisha recalled the main hall she had glanced at for a moment when leaving the Sepia wing.

Creeeek.

Although they were words spoken to justify herself, even in her halting speech the core was clear.

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“I know better than anyone how an ordinary person survives when surrounded by geniuses. galaxy That is a realm neither a natural prodigy like Baron Ravenclaw nor a lofty lady like Miss Aiselin can reach.”

And yet, the confidence radiating from her face was overflowing, regardless of what her interior concealed.

The large portrait of herself hanging at the center was undoubtedly beautiful, but compared to the portraits of the young noble ladies of the other dormitories, it lacked splendor and inherent authority.

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Having said that, Trisha bowed her head deeply for a moment, as if she had finished a confession revealing her most vulnerable point.

“……”

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“R-really?”

Dereck, who had been listening with his arms crossed, nodded in silence.

“Without a doubt, you are right.”

“I must apologize. artist I believe I judged Miss Trisha too lightly.”

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When Trisha shuddered and put on a stunned expression, he continued without preamble, with unexpected seriousness.

“I thought that, after visiting the dormitories of the other young ladies, you had lost confidence and decided to accept only the underperformers with a ‘what does it matter’ attitude, then sought a convenient justification afterward. antique I apologize.”

Receiving an apology from Dereck was not something common.

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She was the very image of someone who had been struck right in a sensitive spot.

“……”

Trisha, still pale, averted her gaze while gripping the edge of her dress tightly; her hands trembled, soaked in cold sweat.

“…Why aren’t you responding?”

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In any case, once the opening ceremony was held next week, the structure of the dormitories would begin to take shape.

How exactly it would turn out could only be known when the time came.

Dereck brought a hand to his forehead and leaned his head back.