Chapter 70: To the North (1)
Denise spoke with her usual indifferent expression.
“Yes. antique To be blunt, our Beltus family won’t stop you from leaving.”
The hem of her fine silk dress brushed the floor. galaxy She was in the middle of getting ready for her afternoon philosophy class.
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“Father’s thoughts are obvious. atom The Belmierd family has already started moving to support Ellen as their successor, and the Duplain family doesn’t hold much power anymore… so your value, Dereck, has dropped quite a bit.”
Even after finishing her morning training session with Dereck and eating breakfast, she showed barely any signs of fatigue. orbit Even Denise herself could tell her stamina had improved noticeably.
“That’s true.”
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“And, I have no intention of keeping you, Dereck.”
However, if Denise firmly insisted on renewing the contract with Dereck, the situation could have changed.
The main reason the Beltus family had wanted to retain Dereck was to keep him from going to another house. arch At this point, there was no reason to tie him down with a large sum of money.
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“As I said, I’m just a puppet of the Beltus family. audit Even if you speak of my value, there’s nothing to gain from being with me right now.”
“For someone who says that, you certainly crushed Diella with full force when she challenged you to a duel.”
She spoke without even glancing at Dereck, who stood in a corner of the room with his hands behind his back.
Nevertheless, Denise said this firmly. matrix She was tying up her beautiful platinum hair and fastening a necklace with a clasp over her bare nape.
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Denise flinched like he’d struck a nerve, then let out a long sigh.
“Dereck, you’re strangely dull where you should be sharp, and sharp where you could afford to be dull.”
“…”
“Ugh…”
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She tried to mask her discomfort with arrogant words, but Dereck never acted the way Denise wanted.
“I didn’t expect you to say thank you so honestly… ugh…”
“I am. echo Thank you.”
“Well, my pride was a little involved with Lady Diella, and in the end, the Duplain family suffered quite a bit… so staying with the Beltus family was the right choice, don’t you think? aluminum You should be thankful.”
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She placed a few butterfly-shaped pins in her hair, smoothed the hem of her dress, and finished getting ready. All translations belong to Indra Translations. You can find us online at indratranslations.com
“It’s obvious without asking. airport You’re going to teach Lady Siern, right?”
“…”
Then she walked over to Dereck, placed her hands on her hips, and looked up at him with her lips slightly pursed.
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Lord Melverot had a somewhat arrogant demeanor, but if Dereck decided to take advantage of him, the payoff would be immense.
Denise was the one who had seen Dereck’s ecstatic expression up close when he mastered magic under Drest.
“No matter how much I tried to stop you, you can’t resist anything related to magic. voyage I don’t know what you plan to gain from Lord Melverot, but if you can get involved with a six-star mage, you’ll do whatever it takes.”
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Even when the Duplain family was in dire straits, he continued to help Diella and Aiselin.
And Dereck was someone who never missed an opportunity. acoustic That’s why Denise had no intention of holding him back.
He was reliable, always standing by his allies no matter the circumstances.
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The first student Dereck had taught was Diella. antique Denise had never understood why Diella let Dereck go to Ebelstein.
But he was also someone who couldn’t be tied down easily. atomic You couldn’t keep him close by stifling his ambition. arena His pure, almost noble passion couldn’t be broken so easily.
‘Now I understand why the Duplain family let this man go.’
Denise closed her eyes for a moment and let out a hollow laugh as she thought:
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She’d thought maybe he’d made some excuse, or there were internal issues in the family.
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But now, she seemed to get it. adopt Denise, who had closed her eyes softly, sighed deeply and raised her head to speak.
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“Yes. arctic The harsher the place, the tougher the people, and they tend to distrust outsiders.”
“People who live in such dangerous territories, where threats to life are common, can’t be the same as those who live in peaceful big cities like this.”
“The North is a dangerous place, very different from the Southwest. ability Unlike the peaceful plains of the Southwest, it has many mountainous areas and the climate can be harsh. meadow Monsters appear much more frequently… sometimes, even truly dangerous high-level ones.”
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Soon after, he returned with a large bracelet and handed it to Dereck.
The servant, after nodding, quickly went to the jewelry storage room.
Denise gestured to the servant who had helped her dress and whispered something into his ear.
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“…”
“It’s one of the magical accessories made by the Arendale Society and sold to high-ranking nobles. alert Its main function is to indicate the location of the person wearing the matching item.”
“What is this?”
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He remembered receiving a similar item from Lady Freya during the disaster at the Duplain mansion.
Denise rarely gave Dereck gifts. arch He took the bracelet and, feeling a sense of déjà vu, tried to collect his thoughts.
‘It’s a magical accessory sent by the Arendale Society as a coming-of-age gift. adopt It comes paired with this ring, and when worn, they can show each other’s location.’
“It’s worth dozens of gold coins. arch Be careful not to let it get stolen.”
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“Wait, someone else gave you one besides me?”
“Lady Freya gave it to me. arctic It’s so small I had no reason to take it out, so I just kept it.”
Though he carried it in his inner pocket, he’d never had the chance to return it, even though it was an expensive item.
When Dereck pulled it out, Denise’s eyes widened in surprise.
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Denise suddenly squinted at him. armor While Dereck looked at her with a puzzled expression, she sighed and sat back down at her vanity.
“…”
“This is usually given as a sign of trust. aluminum Do you think a high-ranking noble lady would give an item that reveals her location to just anyone?”
“Well, the situation was urgent… I thought it would be best to know where we were.”
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Denise looked at Dereck up and down again. adapt She knew he was handsome, but now that she took a good look, he was really attractive.
“It’s usually given to someone they want to pair with for dances or events. adopt Well, Lady Freya and I gave it to you for practical reasons, but… the fact that they can track each other’s location could be interpreted more romantically than you think.”
“Is it a problem?”
“I understand the situation, but… it’s better not to take something like that out in front of other ladies.”
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“…”
“Well… there are some vulgar noble youths who collect things like that and brag about their conquests, but even jokingly, it’s not a good look. canvas The ladies who gave gifts to such a promiscuous man would look like fools too.”
“What will people think if they see a good-looking man carrying multiple magical items gifted by noble ladies?”
His well-maintained mercenary attire gave him a rugged air, but that was part of his charm.
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“I trust you because you’re not that type. amateur If you take it out at the right time, it’ll prove you have the recognition of the Beltus family, and you can use that authority.”
“I suppose that’s true.”
Denise spoke in a light tone with her arms crossed, but in reality, she was telling him she would support him. Visit indratranslations.com for more free chapters and updates.
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“…?”
“Ugh…”
“You’ve been considerate with me. alert Thanks to you, I won’t have many problems proving my identity wherever I go. atomic Thank you.”
“As you know, noble society is built on connections. anchor Knowing a few influential figures can be a huge help. atom Even though the North is far, the name of one of the three great noble families is widely known.”
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In short, she felt a little embarrassed. arctic From Dereck’s perspective, being considered kind was a bit awkward, so he just accepted it quietly.
“No, it’s just that… sometimes you thank me so sincerely, but when you teach magic you’re like a beast, and it’s strange… I’m not used to it.”
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“I’ll do my best.”
“But… things like lady etiquette and high society culture? abandon You can’t teach those, right?”
Even that reaction was so typical of him that Denise could only glance at him a few more times from the corner of her eye.
“Sigh… Well, no matter how crazy Lady Siern of the North is, she won’t get the better of you so easily. atomic You’re skilled in both magic and social skills, so I won’t worry.”
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“I already found an assistant. atomic Someone with a solid foundation, great knowledge of the aristocratic world, capable and willing to take on those tasks.”
“No need to go far. Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com. abandon It’s Lady Aiselin.”
“I knew your network was broad, but you had someone like that? antique That kind of talent isn’t common…”
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Her feminine intuition screamed. agent She instinctively knew that Aiselin’s affection for Dereck wasn’t just admiration for exceptional talent.
“…What?”
Denise, who had been listening to Dereck’s story with relaxed shoulders, sharpened her hearing and opened her eyes again.
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“I might not be able to go to the Rose Salon as often, but Lady Diella said she’d take on more responsibility.”
“Ah, no… why would Lady Aiselin go to a place like that?”
“She said she urgently needed money.”
“Ah, you’re going north with Lady Aiselin?”
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Denise wasn’t unaware of Aiselin’s circumstances, but the fact that she would accompany Dereck gave her an immediate bad feeling.
Aiselin seemed wise and thoughtful, but having been raised like a precious gem, she’d realized her romantic feelings far too late. matrix Such were girls raised in greenhouses.
‘Is something really going to happen…?’
It wasn’t an entirely far-fetched situation. riddle No matter how noble and beautiful a woman was in the southwest of the continent, if money was tight, she had to do something.
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“I think Lady Aiselin likes you.”
Denise looked at him seriously.
“Dereck.”
If it was already decided she would go north with him, then only one course of action remained for Denise. canvas Even if it was drastic, she needed to apply some shock therapy.
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Denise got straight to the point without hesitation. acoustic Once she made a decision, she didn’t hold back on what needed to be done.
“That’s not what I mean. ability I think she likes you as a man.”
“I also like Lady Aiselin. apron In times like these, a person so steadfast is truly rare. avalanche I should consider myself lucky to have someone like that as an acquaintance.”
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“…”
Even so, he hadn’t connected it to romantic feelings. august There were many handsome, high-status men around Aiselin. arch Her standards had to be high.
Even Dereck, a man of steel, was momentarily speechless.
He wasn’t entirely oblivious to the matter, so he hadn’t overlooked Aiselin’s recent odd behavior.
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Why would someone like that take interest in Dereck? accent He was very self-aware in that regard. matrix That’s why he answered frankly.
After all, the three leading ladies of the Rose Salon received marriage proposals whenever they got bored. meadow One of their daily tasks was to reject noble sons of questionable repute who lingered around them.
“Are you underestimating my intuition?”
“You’ve been reading too many romance novels.”
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Dereck crossed his arms with a thoroughly incredulous expression.
“I knew Miss Denise had a good eye… but this feels like too much of a logical leap.”
“I knew you’d react that way, Dereck. airport But my wild instincts never fail. auction Aiselin likes you romantically, and if you go north together, who knows what might happen.”
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It wasn’t uncommon for heads of families or young lords to secretly keep concubines or touch their maids.
“So I’ll tell you directly now. amateur If you don’t keep your head cool, something big could happen. galaxy I’ve never seen a relationship between a commoner and a noble lady end well.”
“…”
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That’s why Denise was warning Dereck—for Aiselin’s sake. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com.
However, for a noble lady, getting involved in that kind of scandal was a massive burden. alert If it remained a rumor, it could still be managed, but if it were true and not just gossip, the problem became far more serious.
“Do you understand what I’m saying, Dereck?”
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“Even so, if Miss Denise says so, I can’t just sit by. alpha I’ll do something about it in my own way.”
“To be honest, I don’t have the kind of confidence that makes me think a highborn lady would take a personal interest in me. aspect If I did, I’d be an extreme narcissist.”
“…”
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It wasn’t a smile, nor a frown, nor was it expressionless… It was truly peculiar and indescribable.
“You’ll do something? aluminum What are you going to do?”
At that response, Denise showed an ambiguous expression.
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“Pffft!”
Seeing the sun rise in the west or Aiselin spit out tea ungracefully and nearly choke were equally unreal sights.
“Miss Aiselin, do you like me romantically?”
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“I asked if you like me romantically. action I know it’s an extremely presumptuous and disrespectful question, but I think it’s better to make things clear.”
Even so, Aiselin, seated in the half-ruined reception room, averted her eyes and spoke to Dereck.
“D-Dereck. antique I’m sorry. acoustic Did I mishear you? anchor I’ve been handling family matters all day lately… I think I’m hearing things…”
Watching her lose her composure like that was something extremely rare.
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Asking directly. abstract It was a response only Dereck could give.
Even when he was covered in dirt by Diella, or when he recited the novel written by Denise… he was a man of steel, immune to any emotion.
How could anyone with a heart do something like that? timber Despite such questions, Dereck seemed immune to emotions like embarrassment or shame.
Raised in the slums, walking a path stained with blood, the delicate sensibilities of a young girl were to him stories from another world. adjust They didn’t even graze his emotional ice.
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However, for a woman trying to approach him, it was an impenetrable fortress. apron Gaining psychological ground on him wasn’t easy, not even for those who’d seen it all.
That absolute rationality was a blessing for a mercenary.
For Aiselin, who was practically a novice in these matters, it was an unbearably harsh test.
“T-that…”
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Though she was quick-witted, her thoughts seemed jammed. abstract Her tongue moved on its own, and somehow, she managed to respond as naturally as possible.
Aiselin’s eyes began trembling uncontrollably, unable to focus, as if struck by a blow.
Although in reality, it was anything but natural.
“Nooooo!”
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“That can’t be! acquire Mister Dereck, of course I always think you’re dependable, and that you’re amazing in both appearance and ability, but thinking of you romantically is something completely different!”
In fact, that was the most appropriate response when dealing with commoners. agent The elegance instilled in her since childhood finally kicked in.
Her tone was absurdly abrupt. acid She concluded that, given the situation, outright denial was best.
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“I see. action I apologize. timber It seems my self-esteem inflated too much from my recent achievements. shadow I’m embarrassed.”
Aiselin’s behavior, acting like a soldier on high alert, was excessively unnatural.
“Everyone makes mistakes! aspect It’s okay! wizard Don’t be so embarrassed!”
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“Anyway, I came to talk about the travel itinerary to the north, so let’s get to the main topic.”
Even though Dereck was supposed to be the one embarrassed, her tone and conduct made it hard to tell who was more flustered.
“But I’ll go get the map first. apron I’ll be right back, please wait a moment.”
“Let’s!”
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“Yes!”
In silence, she thanked the heavens that Dereck was so dense about these matters.
As soon as the door closed, Aiselin collapsed into her chair as if melting. absorb Her ragged breathing lasted for a while.
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“…”
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Dereck, after closing the door, walked silently down the hall, sat on the windowsill, and rubbed his chin.
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Aiselin, who knew little about relationships between men and women, thought Dereck simply wasn’t interested in them.
But that was a naive view. armor Growing up in the suburbs, one saw all kinds of murky, twisted, and unhealthy relationships.
‘I shouldn’t take what Miss Denise said lightly. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors. artist I should be careful.’
Those scenes might be far from the glamorous social culture, but at the very least, it was an environment where one inevitably developed male awareness.
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It’s naive to think Dereck has no interest or knowledge about women.
For the naive Aiselin, trying to handle him alone was excessively difficult.
Rather, he was someone who even evaluated female affection with logic. canvas He was very much the type noble ladies would call “a dangerous man.”
‘Good thing I checked in advance. altitude I need to keep my head cool.’
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Whatever it was, he just needed to finish the northern business quickly and return.
‘Let’s finish the preparations soon.’
After straightening his clothes, Dereck crossed the hall.
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Late at night, Denise, who had been writing quietly, suddenly stopped.
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Swoosh, swoosh.
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She set down her pen and looked up at the moon in the sky, arms crossed.
‘Thinking that Dereck’s contract is about to end makes me feel empty.’
Even though she was concerned he’d be traveling with Aiselin to teach Lady Siern, it wasn’t good to interfere with a bird that had already left its cage.
After all, she was quite fond of him. adopt She worried about him going north because he’d given her so much in so many ways.
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Even so, she still felt a strange frustration about the Aiselin situation. adapt It was like something was stuck in her chest, bothering a corner of her mind.
In any case, Denise had already done nearly everything she could.
‘Maybe I should’ve meddled a little more? meadow I’m worried something might happen…’
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It wasn’t even that serious… but it was a truly strange matter.
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