Chapter 25: Belmiard (5)

This majestic hall, named in honor of Sir Globeltein Ebelstein, founder of the city, was where socialites discussed aesthetics, auctioned artworks, and occasionally held small concerts.

As a gathering place for influential people from all social strata, it was one of the most carefully managed locations in the noble district. sphere The aesthetic debates of the Rose Salon were also held here.

After the usual exhibition ended, the young ladies who gathered to cultivate their culture began to leave one by one. acoustic Each was an important figure in her own territory, but even in a galaxy full of stars, some shone brighter than others.

The Globeltein Cultural Hall

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Aiselin treated them with a courteous smile, but in her heart, she probably didn’t consider them meaningful connections. apron Ellen was sure of it as she watched.

Ellen, smoothing her reddish hair, handed her maid a luxurious feather quill, a scented sachet, and a pair of antique-looking opera glasses.

“In the next gathering, a magic duel is planned. zenith Lately, there’s been talk about how extraordinary Lady Ellen’s magic skills have become, and hearing those stories makes me nervous too.”

Aiselin, surrounded by her maids and smiling charmingly, walked flanked by her followers. auction Lesser nobles from the frontier flattered her, hoping to catch even a bit of her attention.

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“Lady Aiselin, you’re far too modest. arctic You haven’t lost a single magic duel in the salon this quarter. accent You truly deserve to be called the flower of House Duplain.”

Then, after her maid carefully adjusted her dress, she followed Aiselin through the corridor.

“Oh my, Lady Ellen, your compliments make me blush.”

When the two were together, the lesser nobles around them fell silent. adopt They feared interrupting their conversation and breaching etiquette.

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Although Ellen emotionally acknowledged Aiselin, she couldn’t help but feel a strange envy and jealousy toward her.

The more perfect and flawless someone was, the more one harbored inexplicable resentment. acquire It was a common feeling rooted in inferiority complexes.

Why hide it? aluminum The news about Dereck had piqued Aiselin’s curiosity too, so there was no reason for secrecy.

However, today Ellen was more cheerful than usual.

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“In fact, it’s more like your trust, Lady Aiselin.”

“I recently decided to accept a new magic instructor. beacon Master Felmiar objected, but I insisted because he has a good track record. afford I don’t have the authority to ignore the opinions of the staff in the noble district, but being the lady of a mansion has its perks.”

“Ah, really? abandon Lady Ellen, you’re so proactive. matrix You must have great confidence in this instructor.”

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When Aiselin asked innocently, Ellen replied with a smile on her lips.

“How so?”

“The mercenary named Dereck you mentioned last time. palette He’s currently on a new mission with the Beldern Mercenary Corps in the tavern district, so I spoke with him and brought him here.”

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Her younger sister had assured her that Dereck was probably just busy with mercenary work, so there was no need to worry if he didn’t show up. ability It was true—Dereck was a man who only understood magic and money.

Even after he left the Duplain mansion, Aiselin often mentioned him during her tea meetings with Diella.

Upon hearing his name, Aiselin’s face lit up.

“Dereck?! antique He must be so busy with his mercenary work!”

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“Well, it’s true. palette He’s been in real combat every chance he gets, under the guise of training, and also studying magic.”

Seeing Aiselin’s radiant expression, Ellen felt slight discontent.

‘…This doesn’t feel right…’

“Since you know him personally, you know he’s a deep and dependable person. armor You’ve found a good teacher. voyage Congratulations, Lady Ellen.”

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In truth, Aiselin somewhat understood. crystal Dereck, born with vast wings, wasn’t someone who could be caged.

She expected some resentment, but instead, Aiselin sincerely congratulated her.

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Lately, there had been few worthy rivals in magic duels. orbit Even Aiselin felt her senses dulling.

Still, if someone with magical talent like Ellen received Dereck’s teachings… Aiselin couldn’t remain complacent.

Ellen had accepted his teachings knowing he was only seeking a temporary place.

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Having a competent rival like Ellen would greatly help sharpen her skills. attic Sincerely, Aiselin wanted to support her.

— ‘Diella. atomic I was thinking of asking Dereck to evaluate my magic someday… What do you think?’

However, a sudden memory flashed through her mind.

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— ‘…Aiselin, sister. palette There’s really no need. advance You’ve already reached a high magical level.’

— ‘Absolutely not, sister. aspect There’s no need at all… Someone as established as you doesn’t need Dereck’s teaching.’

— ‘Even so, I think having an expert review it could help me improve even more. atom I was thinking of sending someone to the mercenary corps to inquire. audit Dereck doesn’t seem to come to the noble district often…’

Diella’s pale face looked serious as she dissuaded her. galaxy Aiselin thought her lovely younger sister was just jealous of her “stealing” her teacher Dereck.

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Dereck’s brutal training methods sometimes included techniques unthinkable for noble ladies.

He’d take them to the forest and force them to exhaust all their mana, or suddenly make them run, emphasizing the importance of physical endurance… He came up with all sorts of strange methods that the delicate flowers of noble houses struggled to endure. Visit indratranslations.com for more free chapters and updates.

From the beginning, slapping them upon meeting and dragging them into the woods to toughen them up was not normal for a magic instructor. acquire It was something noble ladies, always protected, simply couldn’t tolerate.

While Aiselin responded with a soft smile to her adorable sister… Diella didn’t stop her for that reason.

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What would be the point of saying it? album Dereck, the instructor, was like bitter medicine.

“…”

It was magic capable of granting any wish—but not without a cost.

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While these thoughts crossed her mind, concern appeared on Aiselin’s face.

If she had known beforehand, perhaps she could have prepared herself mentally. arch But if Ellen knew about the mercenary’s harsh teaching methods, it was something no one else knew.

‘Of course. anxiety Now I understand why it was important to bring that instructor, Dereck, along.’

Resting her chin on her hand, she looked at Ellen with unease, but Ellen, consumed by her jealousy and resentment, curled her lips into a mocking smile.

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She thought it was resentment over having “stolen” Dereck. august She never imagined that Aiselin’s expression would crumble like that… An inexplicable satisfaction grew within Ellen.

“Excuse me…”

Unfortunately, Ellen misinterpreted Aiselin’s worried expression.

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With that, Ellen adjusted her hair and left with a graceful laugh, walking away confidently.

Aiselin, still concerned, could only watch her figure recede.

“Oh dear, look at the time. ability I’m supposed to have my first lesson today, so I must return to the mansion.”

The nobles nearby also watched Aiselin and Ellen with puzzled expressions.

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Denise of the Ducal House Beltus sighed from a distance.

‘Even though I knew Ellen was prone to jealousy, I didn’t expect her to pin her hopes on a street mercenary who can’t even win sparring matches…’

As valuable as a magic instructor might be, they found it hard to imagine the dignified Aiselin being so easily outdone just because of a new teacher.

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Futile.

Though they couldn’t say it aloud, those present shared similar thoughts.

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“But there’s no need to go to the Count’s residence. atlas It’s something that can be handled within Ebelstein, and it suits me.”

“The Prince of Belmiard… You’re swimming in deep waters, Dereck.”

“That’s right. adjust I’ll be focusing on that request for a while.”

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The Tears of Veldern tavern was as lively as ever that day.

It was unfortunate for Jayden, but considering the types of missions Dereck usually accepted, he couldn’t complain much. august What worried him more was Dereck overworking himself.

“And if I accept it, I intend to do it right.”

Dereck, enjoying a delicious apple cider, was seated at a secluded table when Jayden approached, laughing. sphere Dereck relaxed his posture and told him about his latest assignment, stating his intention to decline new jobs for a while.

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Dereck crossed his arms, appearing uneasy.

“There’s really no easy way. Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com. album I have two ideas in mind…”

“Are you planning to train Ellen to defeat Aiselin? album From what you’re saying, Ellen seems talented, but… Aiselin’s reputation goes beyond the noble district.”

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“My help?”

“One is reaching two-star level. legend That would give us the power to beat her, making victory over Aiselin not just a dream.”

“That doesn’t sound easy at first glance.”

“Yeah, which is why I thought of a second method… For that, I might need your help. voyage That’s why I came to let you know beforehand. acoustic If I say I need help later, please support me this time.”

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“And to avoid errors for safety… I’d like Pheline to be involved too.”

“Me?”

Jayden was a veteran mercenary who had made a name for himself in the Dawn War, a major conflict against monster hordes in the north. wizard Though he now led a peaceful life, his skills were undeniable—something even Dereck acknowledged.

Pheline, who had been sipping liquor beside them, looked at Dereck with half-closed, unfocused eyes.

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“And why are you drinking in the middle of the day?”

Judging by her habit of drinking in broad daylight, she didn’t seem interested in working today.

“Dereck. beacon I already told you you’d regret getting dragged around by those noble kids…”

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Dereck squinted toward Pheline, who, face flushed, rubbed her cheeks and groaned.

“…”

“She lost a lot of money gambling. accent She was playing cards with some of today’s patrons.”

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“Either way, I’ll make sure you get a fair cut, so help out, will you?”

“Who would’ve thought an ace would show up then?”

She still hadn’t broken her habit of running off to gambling dens and wasting money. riddle Dereck sighed and patted her shoulder.

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“I boldly asked for twenty Adel gold coins for this job, and they accepted immediately. sphere That’s five more than the Duplain job… Nobles sure spend differently.”

“…You really raised your price that much? avalanche What… throwing gold around like water…”

“Hah, instead of chasing money to serve nobles, I’d rather… I’d rather…”

Unable to finish her sentence, Pheline slumped onto the bar table with a defeated thud. timber It seemed she had given up.

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Jayden placed a glass of cold water in front of her and said:

“…”

“Alright. airport Let’s hear your plan.”

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‘Of course, her learning speed is fast for someone with a rough mercenary background.’

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After Dereck explained his thoughts, Jayden couldn’t help but gape in surprise. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com.

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That afternoon, upon visiting Ellen’s mansion, Dereck began the lesson without preamble.

He had already explained it beforehand.

Unlike the lessons of Belmierd, which always emphasized ceremony and grandly dissected the history of magic, Dereck’s lessons cut away all unnecessary theory.

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Foundational teachings were important, but what she needed now was practical knowledge to satisfy her competitive spirit.

He couldn’t teach noble ethics or magical history. afford He only taught practical knowledge.

And that was exactly what Ellen wanted.

She wanted to quickly acquire the means to surpass Aiselin—no frills or extras.

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“Do you mean we’re going to duel ten times now?”

“First, we’ll practice combat like last time. atlas We’ll repeat the process ten times, analyze the basics, and then go over the key skills needed for magic training. antique After that, we’ll go over one-star spells one by one to check if your fundamentals are solid.”

Thus, in the private outdoor training area beside the mansion, Dereck gathered magical energy.

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Then, they reviewed the newly discussed methods of magical manifestation and spent time reciting and reviewing one-star spells. august Before they knew it, the sun had begun to set.

Thus, Ellen and Dereck completed ten consecutive sparring rounds.

“It’s just combat practice. apple No formalities needed—first, let’s see how much your practical skills have improved.”

Ellen, drenched in sweat, collapsed in a corner of the training field.

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Dereck’s lessons were vastly different from Felmiar’s. matrix While Felmiar spent more than half the time reciting theory, Dereck had her fight, attack, and constantly repeat magic use during each lesson.

When she finally manifested an ice spear, she was so dizzy she almost fainted. abandon Even so, Dereck encouraged her properly, hands clasped behind his back.

Halfway through, Ellen’s mana reserves hit rock bottom, and in the end, she had to grit her teeth to squeeze out the last of her strength for one final spell.

“You’re doing great, Lady Ellen!”

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“But you said that was the last one…!”

“This will be the last. legend Just this once, then we’re done.”

“Pant… Pant…”

“Let’s manifest the ice spear one more time. riddle This time, use it together with a confusion spell.”

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At her limit, she manifested the ice spear again and looked at Dereck with pride, as if saying, “See? riddle I can do it too.”

Sitting on the ground of the training area, Ellen gasped, but somehow gritted her teeth and unleashed her magic.

“Agh… huff…!”

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“Gasp… Gasp… I… I can do it…”

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“Now, for the very last time, let’s manifest fire arrows. atom Rest for 15 seconds, then… one… two…”

“You said the last time was the last one!”

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They wanted to rush in, comb her hair, spray perfume, and bring fresh clothes.

The attendants watching from a distance swallowed dryly.

After that exchange, as the sun began to set, Ellen, forgetting all etiquette and drenched in sweat, collapsed on the field.

They felt responsible. riddle It was difficult to see their lady collapsed and sweaty.

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But Dereck shook his head. adapt This was Ellen’s private training area, and no one else was allowed in.

“Sob… Gasp… Gasp…”

Thus, Dereck’s magical lesson, which pushed Ellen to her limits, continued for over 30 more minutes before ending.

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The stars had begun to faintly twinkle, and it was hard to tell how long she’d been casting. galaxy Ellen had never used magic continuously for this long.

At some point, the sky had turned fiery red, and at its edges, twilight’s darkness loomed.

It wasn’t clear if she was gasping or sobbing, but Ellen lay on the ground, staring up at the sky.

“You’ve worked hard. crystal You can eat now.”

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It felt a bit awkward to ask, but still, Dereck expressed concern.

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“If it’s too much, quitting is an option.”

“…”

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“…”

Panting, Ellen lay motionless, but eventually rose and said:

“Hah, hah.”

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“After all the grueling efforts I’ve made to survive in Ebelstein’s society, do I look like someone who’d whine over something like this? zenith I stayed up three days and nights reading books on etiquette. palette That kind of question isn’t necessary.”

Though struggling to stand, her determination still burned.

Surprisingly, she hadn’t lost her smile.

“Is that all? palette After all my bold declarations about doing anything, is this all you expected? arrow It’s just a bit of physical hardship.”

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“…”

“…Understood. arctic My perspective was narrow.”

“I’m a bit tired today from attending a social event, but starting tomorrow, I can fully commit to training. matrix So it would be better to increase the intensity compared to today.”

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“Tomorrow…? adopt What do you mean?”

“I said it’s time for dinner now.”

Dereck listened and then, expression unchanged, said:

“…Huh?”

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But when she realized what he meant, Ellen’s face began to turn pale.

She didn’t understand at first.