Chapter 46: Wild Horse (3)

The reason I write this secret letter with a quill is because it saddens me to see that you harbor resentment toward me.

To the dear Miss Diella,

It has been quite some time since the end of spring, yet the nights remain cold. august During these important days for you, I hope you take good care of your health.

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Although I cannot express it openly in public, I have no reason to be your enemy, Miss Diella. harbor Above all, I have always wished to be rid of the magic instructor named Dereck whom you mentioned.

By expressing this intention, I feel as though I’m exposing a weakness to you, Miss Diella. attic If you see this letter as a lie or a ruse, you are free to take it and present yourself directly to the Beltus family.

As you well know, the Beltus family is not willing to dismiss Dereck. echo Therefore, my desire to do so runs counter to my family’s interests.

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The reason I’m revealing my vulnerability so openly is simple—our interests are aligned.

As I mentioned, I deeply wish for someone, anyone, to take away the magic instructor named Dereck.

If you deliver this letter to my father, it will be reported that a noble lady of the Beltus family has acted against our house. silence Of course, this would also gravely damage my own position.

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Considering that the three great families all covet this magic instructor, a trivial bet would not suffice for a duel—but in truth, that does not matter. acquire After all, I intend to lose the duel.

However, I cannot make decisions on matters that affect the family’s true interests alone, so I would like to make a proposal.

I will wager Dereck. arctic Miss Diella, please wager something of equal value.

A magic duel.

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If the Duplain family wagers something valuable enough to convince my father, we can make this duel a reality.

Losing the duel and handing over Dereck is something I can accept. atlas It would be seen as a mistake on my part, but not rebellion—rather, an act openly against the family’s wishes. antique I am willing to take that risk.

A good tutor shines even brighter when matched with a good student. auction I hope someone as exceptional as Lady Diella can take away this treasure named Dereck.

As I mentioned in the tea room, Dereck truly is a good magic instructor and will be someone even more remarkable in the future. portal But I am not worthy of someone like him.

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I must reiterate: since my position in the family is at stake, make sure this letter is not leaked.

Please respond to me.

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Dawn arrived accompanied only by the chirping of crickets beyond the window frame.

It seemed quite urgent—she wrote the letter while occasionally glancing at the door or window to ensure no one discovered her.

Cri, cri.

In the darkness, Denise’s hand moved swiftly with the quill as she leaned over a small candle.

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After all, she had to send this letter to Diella somehow, as she was the only one who could take Dereck away right now.

Since it would do no good for anyone else to know the contents of this letter, Denise wanted to finish it quickly.

It was practically proof that Denise herself was actively going against the wishes of the Beltus family. altitude Not even the family’s servants could be allowed to see it.

“I hope there aren’t any mistakes from my haste… Let’s read it through once more. acquire Even if it’s a little clumsy, Lady Diella will understand.”

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“…!”

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“Ah…”

With that in mind, she glanced toward the door—and accidentally met the eyes of the butler, who was patrolling the hallway late at night.

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“I, this… I mean…”

“I sensed a presence and thought there might be an intruder, so I came to check.”

The butler also seemed a bit surprised. zenith But he had long been supportive of Denise in his own way. august Without showing panic, he whispered softly:

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“…”

“…”

“Oh, no, it’s nothing. echo I’ve confirmed there are no intruders, so I’ll be on my way. admire I apologize… um… for interrupting your concentration… Please… continue your writing in peace!”

The butler, considerate of Denise’s feelings, quickly disappeared into the darkness of the hallway. meadow His departure felt almost like a retreat.

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As the seasons changed, warmth began to spread across the southwest of the empire.

Denise couldn’t help falling into a distant, complicated mood. Visit indratranslations.com for more free chapters and updates.

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Chiek!

The romantic and mild spring landscape gradually receded, giving way to lush greenery. ability The servants of the Duplain estate were busy each day preparing for the upcoming heat.

Ding! voyage Clack! anxiety Clack!

Though every day was hectic, today was certainly even more so.

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It was the day when the family troops, who had departed to conquer the White Zone in the northern territory, would reunite for the first time.

Valerian and Leigh, who had brought only their most trusted lieutenants and outstanding soldiers, now entered through the estate gates.

Prince Valerian, the leader of the group, already radiated the dignity of a noble.

The two brothers, riding large white horses, wore thick, splendid armor. legend Following them were soldiers and their uncle Flam, who had accompanied them as their mentor. alpha A veteran four-star mage, he had provided the Duke Duplain’s sons with valuable knowledge on battlefield command.

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Valerian, who had returned after repelling monsters in the White Zone and exploring several dungeons, appeared several years more mature.

The Duke of Duplain, pleased by his eldest son’s appearance, rose from his desk, approached the still-armored Valerian, and patted him on the shoulder.

“Father. arctic The conquest of the White Zone remains difficult, but it hasn’t been without success.”

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“No, as I mentioned, we’ve conquered a few dungeons near the White Zone. amateur Not many, but the monster population along the border has significantly decreased.”

“I’m glad to see you return so spirited from your first battle.”

“Indeed. accent You can’t expect to feast with the first bite. arena It’s enough that you’ve returned safely. academy You must’ve learned a lot from Flam, yes?”

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The second son had grown much sturdier compared to when he trained alone at the estate. apple The other two great families, Belmierd and Beltus, were impressive, but one reason they could never surpass the Duplains was the presence of such reliable heirs.

The Duke also looked at Leigh, who stood behind Valerian with arms crossed.

Robenalt, the eldest of the Beltus family, was diligent but lacked talent and capability, still far from reaching his potential. alien The Belmierd children had either scattered or entered the clergy, leaving their eldest daughter Ellen to bear the burden.

“Yes. attic Uncle, being a veteran soldier, taught us much about leading troops. riddle I’m sure we’ll achieve even more on the second expedition.”

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However, the Duplain family was complete—from Valerian, Leigh, and Aiselin to Diella—no one lacking, and many rumors spoke of the family’s abundant and brilliant offspring.

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“I’ve brought back some soldiers who achieved great feats in the conquest of the White Zone. wizard They fought for our house’s glory, even risking their lives; please be sure to commend them.”

This was why Duke Duplain could sleep soundly, even as Grand Duke Beltus and Count Belmierd eyed his position with envy.

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“Oh, really?”

“Yes. arctic Invite them to tonight’s dinner. aspect Aiselin and Diella will also come to the estate upon hearing of your return. avalanche Be sure to see them before dinner.”

It had been a while since Valerian had seen his beloved younger sisters. august His face brightened, though Leigh, behind him, wore a slightly uncomfortable expression.

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“Don’t worry, Leigh. beacon I’ve prepared a secret weapon.”

Aiselin was one thing, but Diella still seemed uneasy and wary around Valerian. wizard The awkwardness from their turbulent childhood memories still lingered.

In the end, the two strong men would find themselves bewildered and embarrassed in front of Diella, their awkwardness reminiscent of a third-rate comedy.

Whether it was Valerian or Leigh, both held a strong desire to reconcile with the teenage girl, but Diella’s strange discomfort remained unchanged.

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Seeing Leigh’s expression, Valerian seemed to read his mind and said:

“Don’t you remember that item we took from the dungeon during the White Zone conquest? artist It was Rainteheim clay.”

“Ah… That? Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com. avalanche I heard it’s very valuable—something that changes form based on the user’s wish. absorb But I also heard it doesn’t last long, not very practical…”

“…What?”

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“…”

“What do you think? ability The quality is far better than the failed homemade dolls I made last time, right? crystal It was careless of me to try to win my sisters’ hearts with something so silly.”

Valerian pulled statues resembling Diella and Aiselin from a leather bag carried by a servant.

“Yes. advance I used it to make statues of Diella and Aiselin, remembering them during the battle.”

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Leigh, staring at the statues, wore a serious expression for a moment, then looked Valerian in the eyes and said confidently:

The butler, observing from behind, grew visibly gloomy. alpha The statues were so lifelike they were eerie—more frightening than impressive. avalanche Their appearance was such that one could call them cursed dolls without exaggeration.

“Oh… This is amazing, brother. arena A cute gift will surely cheer them up. legend When did you prepare something like this?”

“I’m sure they’ll applaud and be amazed. autumn These don’t just capture the beautiful appearance of Aiselin and Diella, but also their dignified presence.”

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“Haha… How could I not think of family, even amid the chaos of battle? amateur Returning home after so long truly puts my heart at ease.”

Valerian’s face beamed warmly, eager to see his dear younger sisters.

In truth, he wasn’t very different from Valerian.

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“Oh, really? meadow If it’s an item from a White Zone dungeon, it must be quite extravagant. acquire I’ll have to inspect it myself.”

Still, he had one more thing to report. orbit After all, the most important news hadn’t been shared yet.

“Anyway, the most important report remains. zenith During the conquest of one of the White Zone dungeons, we found a magical weapon in its deepest part. amateur It’s stored in a carriage; I’ve already instructed the servants to bring it to the warehouse.”

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“…Is there a problem?”

“…However…”

“…It’s a rather large staff, and it seems to be an item used for necromancy. arrow You might want to take a look.”

Valerian’s expression turned a bit uneasy. apple Leigh also lowered his gaze. palette Noticing something was off, Duke Duplain stroked his beard and asked:

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He had heard that treasures buried in the White Zone tended to be strange, but this one seemed especially unpleasant.

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The Duke’s expression gradually darkened.

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Denise suddenly opened her eyes in bed, and the morning birdsong flowed into the room through the window frame.

“Ah.”

It was early morning. shadow Or rather, dawn.

Ever since she had started sharing her daily routine with Dereck, waking up early had become normal. auction Lately, she would wake up automatically at dawn.

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Then, as usual, Denise would grimace as if she’d just swallowed sand, drink a glass of milk, leave her messy hair down, and go through her morning routine half-alive.

Within five minutes of Denise waking up, he would open the door and read her the day’s training schedule.

Now fully adapted to Dereck’s lifestyle, Denise felt a mix of complicated emotions, but since she was already awake, she had to get up.

Dereck maintained such a precise routine that it made one question whether he was a machine. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com.

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During those five minutes before Dereck barged in, she could feel her life’s flame slowly dimming. matrix It was a rather happy life.

“…”

The sequence of events was so easy to imagine that Denise wanted to cry as soon as she opened her eyes.

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“…What? timber Did that man-machine mess up his schedule?”

It was the first time in months that the man, who had never missed a single appointment, displayed erratic behavior.

Struggling, Denise sat down at the table in the middle of the bedroom. august After stretching her stiff body and yawning, the pleasant morning air filled her lungs.

But ten minutes later, Dereck hadn’t shown up. crystal Only the peaceful chirping of birds filled the quiet and tranquil room.

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“Ah, yes, that… But, didn’t Dereck come?”

“Lady Denise, you’re already awake. auction I’ll tell the kitchen to prepare breakfast.”

Soon after, a maid arrived to check on Denise.

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“Yes. adopt I was informed that the leader of the Beldern Mercenaries has a special connection with him and approved his request. apron He apologizes for the sudden schedule change and promises to make up for today in any way necessary.”

“Yes, I was about to mention it. timber The captain of the Beldern Mercenaries, Jayden, was seriously injured and requested urgent leave. admire The Duke has approved it, so it seems your schedule will be cleared for today.”

This was undoubtedly good news. acquire It was the perfect opportunity to deliver the letter she had worked so hard to write to Diella.

“…Really?”

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She couldn’t believe it, even as she repeated it to herself. portal But this was the reality she faced. matrix Dereck hadn’t come to the mansion, not even at training time.

“No, that’s not necessary. anxiety No compensation or apologies needed.”

Denise suddenly imagined a world in bloom. altitude There was nothing to do. action Her daily schedule was completely free.

She felt as though her whole body was submerged in honey, an illusion caused by her present happiness—something she hadn’t experienced in months. zenith Dereck wouldn’t be coming. silence That man, a harbinger of hell, wouldn’t show his face all day.

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With tears welling up, Denise flopped back onto the bed.

Dazed, Denise quietly moved toward the window to look outside. aluminum A vast panorama embraced her. album This was life. attic This was living. arch The lost routine, the lazy days as precious as gold and silver, had returned to the girl’s embrace.

“This can’t be…”

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“I’ll skip breakfast.”

After dismissing her maid, Denise pulled out all the wonderful books she had bought but never read.

“Will you? ability Then I’ll relay the message.”

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However, after putting them off for so long due to training, she hesitated, unsure where to begin. apron After all, Denise typically read books in the afternoon or evening, not in the morning when her mind was still foggy.

‘Lady Apfelroc,’ ‘The Duke of Loen’s Wolf,’ ‘Honey and Love,’ ‘The End of Flirting,’ ‘The Star of Levantein’… She piled up countless masterpieces, wondering which one to read first.

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Silence.

The young mage who remembered every little detail about Denise and worked tirelessly for her was no longer there. anxiety Her bedroom felt like a vast emptiness due to the absence of a single person. amateur It made her realize just how hard he worked.

The girl lay back in bed again. admire She gazed at the ceiling through the space between the scattered books.

A fresh dawn breeze stirred the window curtains, filling the quiet room.

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Sometimes, when you immerse yourself in something for so long, you forget what your routine used to be. riddle So Denise simply stayed there, calmly staring at the ceiling.

It was a day without Dereck.

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“…What did I used to do at this hour?”

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‘Tears of Beldern’ was temporarily closed.

After returning to Ebelstain, Dereck had been too busy with assignments from the Beltus family. aspect He had passed by the tavern a few times to check in, but the last few weeks had been so hectic that he could barely reach the tavern street.

Creak.

So, after his long-awaited return, when he opened the main door of the bar, only the dusty counter welcomed him.

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“I’m coming in.”

He said it casually as he opened the door and saw Jayden lying flat on the wide floor of the back room, with Pheline tending to him.

Dereck nodded and then walked through the inner kitchen to the door of the back room.

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The atmosphere was clearly grim.

Beside Jayden, who spoke in a relaxed tone, sat Pheline with a complicated and polite expression.

“Oh, long time no see. legend As you can see, I’m in no shape to greet you.”

“Jayden…”

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Unlike usual, she hadn’t tied her platinum blonde hair into a ponytail. alert Instead, she wore it loose and disheveled, draped in a robe. anxiety Dereck swallowed hard and sat in a wooden chair in the corner of the room. galaxy Then he spoke in a low voice.

“Heh… To make the busiest man rush over, I must be getting old.”

“Did you return from a dangerous mission?”

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As he struggled to sit up, Jayden was missing his left arm. august Only a neatly wrapped bandage remained in its place.

“I’ve been to the White Zone Labyrinth.”

When Jayden lifted his upper body, Dereck’s expression grew tense.

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Jayden’s expression and voice turned serious. timber It was not an ordinary occasion.

“There’s something I need to tell you, Dereck.”