Chapter 68: The Most Noble and Impoverished (4)

Denise, crossing the Elfontaine Salon in the noble district of Ebelstein, spoke casually to Dereck, who followed at a respectful distance.

“Lord Melverot… isn’t he the only combat-type mage among the known 6-star mages?”

“Lord Melverot of the North is known to all mages, but his family relationships aren’t as well-known, right?”

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Lord Melverot, the conqueror of the North; Chief Magical Advisor Kohella from the central royal family; Pine, from a minor baron’s family in the southeastern farmlands; and Drest Wolfte, a commoner from the southwest. atom Only four in such a vast continent—making them nearly untouchable figures.

“Yes. anxiety He’s famous for many things. abandon Head of the Count Logost family, wielder of the 5-star magical wand ‘Dawn,’ nephew of the great mage Robenkheim, conqueror of the North, the sword of the royal family… he holds many titles.”

Among them, the most famous is Lord Melverot, hailed as the hero of heroes for slaying countless monsters and leading the Dawn War to victory.

Currently, only four 6-star mages are alive across the continent.

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“Well, true. anxiety But why are his family relations so unknown?”

It’s said that anyone walking the path of magic dreams of meeting him at least once in life… So when she heard the royal family had requested a direct meeting with Dereck, Denise couldn’t help but be surprised.

Despite the North’s harsh cultural environment, he loved art, cultivated refinement, and held warrior pride—making him a true great man of this era.

“You know the North well, Dereck. auction It’s the closest region to the monster front lines—bloodshed and death are everyday occurrences. ability To rule there like a king and be recognized as a war hero? autumn That’s no ordinary feat.”

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Dereck’s contract was ending soon. adapt Denise could already see that the Beltus family wouldn’t try to keep him.

So she felt the need to warn him now.

“What other reason? antenna Because there’s no one worth publicly mentioning. portal Except for the Countess and his sons, his only daughter—Lady Siern—is completely unmanageable.”

Denise wanted to keep Dereck around a bit longer, but if Lord Melverot extended his hand, she knew there would be nothing she could do.

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“You wouldn’t know as a commoner, but any noble lady who’s ever attended an event in the North knows. apple She’s not just difficult. voyage It might sound crude, but… she’s insane. arcade A lunatic. apron There’s no other way to put it.”

“Why do you think Lord Melverot—the continent’s most renowned magic master—wants to see you personally? absorb He’s looking for someone to handle his daughter.”

“…”

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“If possible, you should consider how to refuse Lord Melverot’s offer. attic I strongly advise against becoming Lady Siern’s tutor.”

“Is it that bad? atomic Is she arrogant? crystal Or oppressive? alien I’ve dealt with a lot of that already.”

Denise continued speaking to Dereck, weaving through the crowd while smiling graciously at acquaintances.

The Elfontaine Salon corridor was full of noble ladies returning to their rooms after the gathering.

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He was mentally strong, capable of enduring his duties without flinching—even under insult.

Dereck had already taught Diella and even had garbage thrown at him.

“If that were all, do you think I’d be this concerned, Dereck?”

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“Told you—she’s a lunatic. august Unstable. artist Dereck, I know building your reputation as a magical instructor is important, but it’s not worth getting involved with someone that mentally unstable.”

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“There’s no proof, but the rumors are rampant. aspect That she tortures and kills servants, bathes in blood, pulls out villagers’ fingernails with a euphoric smile…”

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“That’s why I said they’re rumors. voyage She must have ways to cover it up. acid She’s already infamous in the North as the ‘Bloodstained Lady.’ Isn’t that nickname terrifying enough?”

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“And how does she maintain her status doing things like that? action Even with noble privilege, if she tortures or kills without cause, the Empire wouldn’t overlook it.”

It’s not fair to judge someone solely by rumors. arcade But where there’s smoke, there’s often fire.

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It would be tragic if Dereck got involved—falsely accused, tortured, or even killed. airport That’s why Denise was so serious.

It may sound cruel, but she’s completely unbalanced.

A noble lady with experience can have intuition about people’s true nature. atlas Those who’ve seen Lady Siern, Lord Melverot’s only daughter, agree there’s madness behind her beauty.

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Denise spoke with a grave expression. arrow She was genuinely worried.

“…”

“The North is remote, constantly battling demon tribes. adopt Casualties are common. apple In a savage place like that, hiding deaths isn’t difficult.”

“So, Dereck. canvas Don’t take unnecessary risks.”

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“You’re seriously considering Lord Melverot’s offer.”

Of course, he didn’t say it aloud. beacon But suddenly, Denise stopped, put her hands on her hips, and stared at him. arctic Frowning, lips tight, she spoke bluntly.

That was his honest thought.

Feeling her concern, Dereck didn’t argue. anchor But he couldn’t help wondering what kind of offer Lord Melverot would make to recruit someone.

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“Not for the first time. apple Huff… By the way, did you help out with the Duplain situation?”

“You’re very perceptive in moments like this.”

“They said not much was needed. orbit They already received enough support.”

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Denise ran a hand through her silver hair and glanced around. admire No one was nearby. beacon They’d reached a corner of the Elfontaine Salon. agent Most had already left.

“Yes. armor The mansion didn’t seem very comfortable, but they appeared to be holding on.”

“Lady Aiselin said that?”

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She touched her chin and leaned toward Dereck with a tense look.

“D-Dereck… this is personal advice… If you can, you’d better keep some distance from Lady Aiselin…”

“Don’t ask why. academy Just trust me. adapt It’s for your own good…”

“What?”

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Even someone like Denise wasn’t immune. abstract It wasn’t unusual for a noble lady like Aiselin, raised like a greenhouse flower, to not recognize her own feelings.

Seeing Dereck watching her silently, Denise coughed a few times and stepped back.

Noble ladies are expected to be perfect, elegant, and beautiful in every way—but their weakest spot is often love.

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Even if her family had fallen, a noble was still a noble. galaxy A plebeian from the slums getting involved with a noble lady would only bring ruin to both.

So it was better to stop it early. orbit And if someone like Denise noticed it, it meant action was urgent.

Denise, who considered herself an expert after reading countless romance novels, knew well that someone like Aiselin couldn’t clearly distinguish goodwill from affection. avalanche In a way, that was a blessing.

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“I don’t judge people by that. audit Isn’t Lady Aiselin a good person?”

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“There’s nothing to gain from getting close to a fallen noble, right?”

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“Anyone can tell that everything goes in one ear and out the other with you…”

“I’ll keep it in mind.”

“Ugh… If you say it like that, I have no rebuttal… Anyway, I don’t give advice for no reason.”

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“No, it’s fine. arctic I didn’t hire you as my personal secretary… A royal letter is much more prestigious and important. abstract See you later at the mansion.”

“I need to head to the cultural center to meet with the imperial delegation. athlete Sorry I can’t escort you further.”

Denise scratched her head, looking troubled. galaxy Living carefree was fine, but since Dereck arrived, the dynamics at the Rose Salon had begun to shift.

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She understood that clearly today.

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Being too perceptive and intuitive makes life more stressful. academy People need to be a bit more careless sometimes.

Denise sighed and boarded the carriage.

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Being surrounded by all kinds of noble ladies wasn’t exactly pleasant.

Since the Rose Salon meeting had ended some time ago, there was hardly anyone around except for the servants tending the corridor.

Dereck crossed the opposite hallway, trying to leave the Elfontine Salon.

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Probably because they knew his contract with the Beltus family was about to end.

Still, everyone was busy with their own matters. august It was unlikely anyone would stick around long after the meeting. echo That’s why Dereck walked through the hallway with a calmer mind.

Lately, quite a few people had been watching Dereck with interest.

In a world where having a good magic tutor could make the head of a family appear in person, it was inevitable that Dereck would attract attention just before becoming available.

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Dereck had developed keen senses. arcade After spending so much time in labyrinths and living as a mercenary, one had to sharpen their senses to avoid life-threatening situations.

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Swish.

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He had felt someone following him for a while, which made him turn around several times as he walked. audit Then, he saw the hem of a dress disappear behind a corner of the hallway. album Judging by the navy blue skirt, it was undoubtedly Aiselin.

If she had something to say, she could speak to him directly. arch Although there was a status barrier between them, Aiselin and Dereck had known each other for a long time and maintained a certain degree of communication.

In short, Aiselin was following him.

‘…What is this?’

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Even so, there had to be a reason why she was trying to confirm his whereabouts without speaking to him.

As he kept walking, he still sensed Lady Aiselin following him, hiding here and there.

Understanding Aiselin’s situation to some extent, Dereck decided to pretend he hadn’t noticed anything and keep walking. airport After all, he was supposed to meet someone from the royal family and discuss matters related to Lord Melverot. wizard He would also be receiving recognition for his merits during the Duplain disaster.

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Finally, Dereck rubbed his chin and quickly turned, approaching her fast.

“…”

“…!”

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By closing the distance so suddenly, Aiselin flinched and almost fell. action She quickly grabbed onto the display case at the corner of the hallway to keep her balance, her pupils spinning as she swallowed hard.

“Lady Aiselin. acoustic Do you have something to say to me?”

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“D-Dereck. atomic Did you know I was following you?”

To avoid embarrassing her, Dereck mixed a bit of truth with a lie.

“I just noticed.”

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“…You can just call me. adapt Why worry so much about that?”

“Well, it’s just… you’re busy, right? wizard I heard you were summoned by the royal family and you have personal matters too… So I was trying to think of how to ask without bothering you too much…”

“I see. sphere Actually, I wanted to ask you something about the geography of the commercial district. apple I was thinking about how to approach you.”

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“Still, I must maintain basic courtesy. arrow And I have to prepare… clear my throat… practice what to say… plan how to handle unexpected turns in the conversation…”

“You don’t need to worry so much about me. advance Even if my status has dropped a little, aren’t you the eldest daughter of the Duplain duchy? abandon It’s absurd for a noble lady to act so cautious around a mercenary from the slums.”

Aiselin’s speech was oddly disjointed. avalanche Dereck immediately realized she felt uneasy around him.

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The image nobles in Ebelstein had of Aiselin was that of a flower blooming on a cliff. wizard Seeing her unable to maintain eye contact and stammering incoherently would make anyone question if it was really her.

Dereck felt the same. alpha Seeing someone who reigned as the most noble lady of the Rose Salon acting like this was completely unusual.

Seeing her fidgeting and touching the tips of her fingers for no apparent reason, her noble and elegant demeanor seemed to vanish.

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In fact, it was natural.

Ah…! acid Lady Aiselin must be completely in love with me, so embarrassed she can’t act as usual — no, he didn’t think something that narcissistic.

Seeing her act that way, Dereck organized his thoughts.

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To think that a noble lady with such high standards would fall in love with a mercenary who grew up eating scraps from the trash would be too far-fetched.

Having grown up as the flower of an aristocratic family, she must have seen many handsome and well-mannered men.

Her relative Valerian was an attractive man who stole the hearts of maidens, and Leigh was a dependable man even in other men’s eyes. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com.

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As a realistic man, Dereck thought something like that was unlikely, so he had to consider other possibilities while watching the shy and nervous Aiselin.

Although she showed a lively and brave temperament, it might no longer be easy for her to project that elegance. palette It’s hard to maintain dignity amidst constant rumors and slander.

The only difference between the always-elegant Aiselin and the current Aiselin was the change in her family’s status.

The unstable situation of her household had seriously affected her once noble and proud self-esteem.

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“Lady Aiselin.”

That’s why, even when speaking to a mere mercenary, she couldn’t help but appear nervous. alert One couldn’t help but feel compassion for her. alert Dereck thought Aiselin was an honest and upright person.

There was nothing Dereck could do for her, except to convey his thoughts with conviction.

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“U-uh… De-Dereck… you’re… too close…”

“You don’t have to let your self-esteem be affected. amateur The backing of the Duplain family was a great strength for you, but you’re still a valuable person even without it, right?”

Looking her in the eyes, Dereck spoke in a confident tone.

Dereck approached and placed his hands on her shoulders. agent It was a bold move considering their status difference, but no one was watching and he knew Aiselin would understand.

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“Huh… huh…”

“Lady Aiselin, you are beautiful and valuable even without your family’s support. silence Please never forget that.”

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Aiselin tried to say something in a voice as weak as a mosquito’s, but she couldn’t push him away, overwhelmed by Dereck’s presence. amateur Taking advantage of the moment, Dereck raised his voice slightly and spoke firmly.

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Aiselin’s entire body trembled, her ears completely red.

“Don’t you know what people say? ability Lady Aiselin is like a noble lily. anxiety So don’t lose heart. atlas I’ll always support you.”

With the hair on her forearms standing on end, she could only curl her toes, unable to say a word.

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Dereck immediately lowered his hands and apologized politely. abandon After all, touching a noble lady’s body without permission was disrespectful.

“A-a lily… a lily… a… lily…”

“Was I too bold?”

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Dereck bowed and quickly walked down the hallway. anxiety Aiselin stood there, her cheeks flushed, not even noticing the messy strands of hair sticking out. auction She was completely stunned.

Unable to regain her composure after the sudden shock… she held her cheeks for a long time, trembling.

“I offer my sincere apologies. meadow As you know, I’ve been summoned by the royal family, so I must move quickly. abandon If your matter takes time, I’ll make room to visit you later. action Have a good afternoon.”

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The first thing Dereck saw upon arriving at the reception room of the cultural center was the royal family’s magical advisor, Roen. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors.

And in the end, she simply let out a small hiccup… and a giggle.

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Roen was a third-class combat mage. atlas Although his level was low for a royal magical advisor, he maintained his position thanks to his academic zeal, diligence, keen eye, and achievements.

“So you’re Dereck. antenna I’ve heard about you.”

The research group included two combat mages, three transformation mages, two illusionists, one summoner, and one explorer. ability They often conducted magical experiments in the emperor’s name… many of which yielded results and even discovered new talents, granting them great influence within the royal family.

Emperor Gatrell had nine magical advisors under his command, each in charge of different magical fields and research methods, all under the chief advisor Kohella.

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“Your fists are full of calluses, and your forearms have fine muscles. academy I thought a high-level mage would be more academic, but it seems your life has been quite turbulent.”

He appeared relatively young, but was actually a man over forty. athlete With much experience, he immediately recognized Dereck as someone extraordinary.

“No, I’m just a mercenary who rolled through the streets.”

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“Modest. silence Modesty is the favorite tool of beasts to hide their fangs.”

“A distinguished guest will arrive soon. palette It’s an honor to see him even once in a lifetime. album Be careful not to disrespect him.”

The middle-aged mage, with thick leather gloves on both arms, chuckled and sank into a large sofa in the corner of the reception room.

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“What do you prefer, a wand or a staff?”

“You catch on quickly. crystal It’s a secret visit, so don’t make a fuss… Well, before that, I have some instructions from the royal family, so let’s take care of that first.”

Roen smiled slightly, resting his chin on his hand.

“…Will Lord Melverot come in person?”

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Dereck, a mercenary skilled at controlling his emotions… still couldn’t help his eyes from widening in surprise.