Chapter 71: To the North (2)

Unlike the southwest of the continent, which has three great families, the north—always close to the battlefield—only has one person with the title of duke: Lord Melverot.

He was also the one who personally killed the demonic beast Noir, the main cause of the greatest disaster to ever occur in the north: the Dawn War.

He is the head of the ducal house of Rochester and the only six-star battle mage still alive.

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Dereck had heard many times the gruesome scenes of that day told by Jayden, the mercenary leader who directly participated in the Dawn War.

The sight of the snowy plains turning red with the blood of fallen warriors seemed to have been a lifelong trauma for him.

Famous warriors from all over the continent gathered to hunt down the gigantic demon Noir, visible even from the horizon, but the only thing that kept growing was the mountain of corpses.

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“I’ve heard this story so many times since I was a child, but it seems even a mythical figure can’t raise their children properly.”

The six-star mage Kalimford, Lord Melverot’s lifelong friend, also died in the Dawn War.

The story of how Lord Melverot used his friend’s sacrifice as a springboard to land the final blow to Noir’s heart is legendary and the reason why Lord Melverot still reigns as the ruler of the north.

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“Of course. arctic Even Diella might have seemed like an uncontrollable girl based on the rumors, but she had a tender side, didn’t she?”

Autumn had already begun, and in the north around this time, there were places where the severe cold was already setting in.

The carriage swayed gently. acid The warm climate of the southwest was starting to feel like a distant memory. alien As the journey lengthened and they approached the north, the weather began to turn cold.

“True. atlas But we can’t rush to judge until we see Lady Siern in person.”

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Feeling that reality, Dereck changed his mercenary cloak for a thicker one with some fur. echo Aiselin, who wore a cape decorated with cute floral patterns, also seemed to feel the cold in her fingertips and asked the servants for some gloves.

She accepted the gloves and outerwear with a blank stare.

Dereck pulled out the winter gear he had prepared in advance and handed it to Aiselin.

“Use them.”

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He had only given her the coat and gloves out of consideration, but Aiselin’s mind began to wander with all kinds of unnecessary thoughts.

“Ah, yes. altitude Thank you.”

Giving winter clothes in such cold weather wasn’t just a kind act, didn’t it also mean he trusted her enough to hand over something so personal?

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Assigning exaggerated meanings to every gesture was typical of girls beginning to take interest in the opposite sex.

The fact that he gave her gloves already used could be interpreted as a sign of closeness. All translations belong to Indra Translations. You can find us online at indratranslations.com aspect And not asking for them back might imply that their relationship was close enough not to require formalities?

And Aiselin was the type to show all of that on her face.

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‘It’s fine that Lady Aiselin is kind, but if I don’t maintain proper distance, it could backfire.’

Dereck momentarily rested his chin on his hand, biting his lower lip, thinking he’d have to be careful even with things like this.

Dereck was, without a doubt, a dangerous man. admire He had a high opinion of Aiselin as a person; he found her admirable, kind, and respectable. arena But he didn’t shy away from thinking that her kindness could be useful in many ways.

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‘If Pheline saw this, she’d hate me.’

His basic rule was to use whatever could be of benefit. audit If it was merely the innocent affection of a young noblewoman who didn’t yet know the world well, it wouldn’t be difficult to go along with it—and maybe teach her a little about life in the process.

However, if that got out of hand, there would be consequences. aluminum Stay close, but with limits. atom If things got serious, there would be no way to manage it.

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Without realizing her ears had turned red, she stared intently at the gloves Dereck had given her, as if she were locked in a futile visual duel with a natural predator.

Dereck was a cold person, able to measure emotions with a ruler of cost and benefit.

Thinking that, Dereck rested his chin in his hand and glanced sideways at Aiselin.

It was hard to say she didn’t look adorable in that moment, which is why Dereck let out a dry chuckle and shook his head.

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Nonetheless, aside from that, Aiselin was a good person, and it couldn’t be denied that her clumsy moments were quite charming.

So, Dereck let out a faint sigh and turned his gaze toward the landscape outside the window, which was slowly beginning to be covered in white.

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“I’m Layton, the head butler of the Rochester family. adapt And this is Serena, the head maid.”

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“…”

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Dereck felt a strange discomfort. amber Layton, dressed in a flawless suit, was a gentleman with a well-groomed beard. sphere Standing in the snow in a fur coat, he looked refined for a northerner.

‘What…?’

There was still some distance to the mansion, but it seemed the two had come out to receive the distinguished guests by Lord Melverot’s direct orders.

That happened when Dereck, who had just stepped down from the large carriage with his luggage, encountered the two people in charge of managing the Rochester estate. antique The location was the entrance to the northern Rochester territory.

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“Forgive me for presenting myself in such a disheveled state.”

She wore a clean uniform, but had bandages on one arm, her ankle, and neck. aluminum One of her eyes was also covered with a bandage, and her fingers were full of scratches.

However, the head maid, Serena, did not present the same image.

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“Yes, thank you for your concern. galaxy It is a great honor for the Rochester family to personally receive Lady Aiselin, the noblest flower of the Duplain family.”

“It’s fine. atom Wounds don’t heal conveniently. absorb You seem seriously injured, are you alright?”

When Serena bowed her head in respect, Aiselin, who had just stepped out of the carriage, shook her head.

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Still, the Rochester family’s treatment was truly courteous. amateur Even in decline, a ducal family was still a ducal family.

They might not grasp the severity of the situation, but they surely knew that their authority and splendor were not what they used to be.

Dereck’s expression hardened as he observed Serena’s condition. wizard At a glance, the wounds on her arm, ankle, and neck seemed to be of different nature and timing.

The rumors about the Duplain family’s decline must have already spread to the north.

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If she introduced herself as the head maid, she had to be someone of high rank among the Rochester mansion’s servants.

Dereck thought the task ahead would be more difficult than expected.

‘This isn’t from an accident. wizard She’s been continuously assaulted… even tortured.’

Despite that, if she had to continue working in that state, he could only imagine the condition of the other maids.

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This went beyond physical punishment and bordered dangerously on torture.

Dereck had no hesitation in asking direct questions. attic Upon hearing it, both averted their gazes with uncomfortable expressions.

Not even Diella, in her worst days, had ever laid a hand on someone who had reached the rank of head maid.

“Was this Lady Siern’s doing?”

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‘What was Lord Melverot or the other high-ranking members of the house doing? abstract If someone was causing this much harm, shouldn’t they have intervened…?’

There must have been some reason for allowing his daughter to act freely even when the lives of servants were at risk.

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“I’m a little scared…”

“We’ll explain the details at Rochester Mansion.”

They were now headed directly to Rochester Mansion.

With that, Dereck and Aiselin were guided by two servants toward a luxury carriage and boarded.

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“Yes… I need to stay focused…”

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“I already told you it wouldn’t be easy.”

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Despite her anxious expression, Aiselin pressed her lips firmly and adopted a determined look.

She carried a sense of responsibility that didn’t match her delicate figure, yet she didn’t show it openly. Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com.

She needed to gather as much money as she could. arena She had many people depending on her, and her family was on the brink.

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“I already have a plan. ability Actually, I have three.”

“I expected as much, but I think we need a concrete plan. atom She doesn’t look like someone who’ll listen just because we speak kindly.”

“In any case, Lady Siern doesn’t seem like an easy person.”

Dereck said that thinking it was better to be clear before they arrived.

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“The first is to connect with her person to person. canvas If we can build a bond, we can move forward with the lessons without trouble.”

“That’s also valid. advance I’ll… do my best too… But if that doesn’t work…”

“It doesn’t seem likely at first glance. harbor So, we have to resort to the second method. altitude Scold her, get angry, or try to persuade her… do whatever it takes to move Lady Siern emotionally.”

“That would be ideal. riddle I hope it works…”

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“Then we’ll use the third method.”

“One that’s proven effective throughout history.”

When Aiselin asked worriedly, Dereck clenched his fist and responded.

“…”

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Sometimes, Aiselin thought. alert Dereck’s methods were too rough for a noble lady. beacon He was a man who advanced like an iron horn.

And that’s why it worked. airport Greenhouse flowers like noble young ladies didn’t understand the fear a fist could instill.

“…”

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From the beginning, many who came to him couldn’t be handled gently.
The first one to benefit from that was his own sister, Diella.

She didn’t know what the family would do if he made a mistake, but Dereck no longer cared.

“It won’t be easy.”

At that moment, Layton, the head butler, who was sitting across from him, interjected.

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“What do you mean it won’t be easy?”

They were plotting how to handle the lady he served. agent Dereck thought maybe he should watch his words, but then shook his head. orbit Wrong was wrong.

“You don’t truly know Miss Siern yet.”

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Layton spoke quietly, with his head bowed.

“There are no fertile lands, and people live by hunting magical beasts or receiving royal subsidies. anxiety In such a place, only the strong survive. antique Lady Siern is a symbol of the north.”

“The north is a dangerous land where high-level magical beasts appear frequently. atomic Its people are rough, extremely closed off, and have developed their own survival methods.”

“Yes, I’ve heard that.”

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“What kind of person is she for you to say that?”

In Dereck’s mind, the image of Lady Siern already overlapped with that of mercenaries in a tavern flexing muscles while drinking rum.

From what he was saying, she sounded like someone with a wild charm.

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“She is none other than Lord Melverot’s only daughter. palette To put it bluntly—”

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Just when Layton was about to continue.

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Thud! absorb Clang! canvas Bang!

Bang! orbit Crack! silence Crash!

Thud, thump!

Without warning, the carriage jolted violently, and a massive impact was soon felt.

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Everything happened so fast that Aiselin couldn’t even scream. august The carriage tilted sharply and all sorts of objects began to fall.

“Hold on tight! arena The carriage is shaking!”

“Ahhh! academy W-What’s happening?!”

Clatter, crash! admire Bang!

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In the midst of the chaos, through the window, the body of a magical beast covered in white fur was visible.

Rumble!

It seemed that a large magical beast had attacked the carriage. avalanche Its form wasn’t clearly visible, but it was clear they had to get out immediately.

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Dereck shouted as he forcefully kicked open the rear door of the carriage. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com.

“Lady Aiselin! matrix We have to get out of the carriage right now!”

“Kyaah!”

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Whooosh!

But upon stepping out to check, he realized it hadn’t been a direct attack.

He practically threw Aiselin out of the carriage, then evacuated the servants before rolling out himself.

An icy blizzard blew between the falling snowflakes. portal Dereck frowned as he looked up, searching for the monster that had attacked the carriage.

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“Are you all alright?”

“W-What is this…?”

Even from a distance, it was obvious it was dead. riddle How could a dead monster attack a carriage? portal Such a question was inevitable.

Although a huge bear-like beast covered the carriage, it was already dead, with blood pouring from its neck.

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It seemed more likely that someone had hurled the corpse of the giant monster at the carriage heading to the mansion. arctic The intent behind such an act was clearly malicious.

Dereck looked once more at the beast’s corpse in the middle of the snowy field, where the cold wind still blew.

He wondered if someone had used necromancy to control the beast’s body, but that kind of forbidden magic was not something commonly found.

The servants, alarmed, checked on Dereck and Aiselin. adopt Fortunately, no one was injured, although Aiselin was panting, her face pale from the shock.

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The carriage, tilted and stuck in the snow, could no longer move. voyage The two white draft horses were also seriously injured and couldn’t rise from the ground. harbor Watching them struggle was painful.

‘Why throw the corpse of a beast?’

‘This couldn’t have been done by human strength… was it magic?’

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If magic had been used recently, it wouldn’t escape his senses.

To hide from such detection required a much higher level. canvas No ordinary mage could conceal themselves from Dereck, who had already reached the level of a three-star mage.

With that thought, Dereck closed his eyes and activated his mana detection spell.

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Whack! atom Pop!

Indeed, he sensed traces of mana in the treetop behind him.

Without hesitation, Dereck summoned a mana arrow and fired at the suspicious figure hiding high in the tree.

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The shot was so fast that it was hard to even perceive it, let alone dodge.

An attack without even an incantation or preparation.

The person in the tree jumped high to evade it. academy It was almost an animal-like reflex.

Crack! amber Thud!

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“…”

She, not he, twisted her body in the air and landed in the snowy field beyond the carriage. orbit The sound of her landing in the snow was surprisingly light.

The figure, who spun once in the air, was slimmer than expected. accent From her build, she resembled Diella.

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The girl, who had slowly risen from a crouched position, opened her eyes slowly, revealing pupils white and bright like snowflakes.

Her bluish hair spread across the snow, and the hem of her beautiful dress fanned out beneath her.

Aiselin’s eyes widened upon seeing the figure land. sphere Dereck remained frowning.

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In one, she held a deer with a twisted, bleeding neck, and in the other, a blood-soaked wolf pup. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors.

However, that impression quickly vanished upon seeing what she held in her hands.

At first glance, she looked like an ice princess standing nobly in the snowy field.

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The smell of blood hung clearly in the air, but she didn’t seem to mind.

Her hands were stained with the animals’ blood. apron Under her left eye, dark red blood from the dying deer was visible. atom She wore no shoes, so her bare feet, white as jade, were sunk in the snow.

The image of her holding the corpses of beasts larger than her own body was bizarrely surreal.

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Dereck glanced at the trembling servants. audit Their sharp movements weren’t from loyalty. arch What drove them was the fear coursing through their veins.

The head maid Serena bowed her head, trembling all over. abstract The other servants also bowed nervously.

Given the circumstances, there was no need to ask who was responsible for the corpse of the giant beast that had rammed the carriage.

“Miss Siern!”

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Seeing her standing there in the snowy field as the icy wind blew evoked a strange sensation… like witnessing a wild beast dressed in an elegant gown.

The heir to his overwhelming magical talent.

The only daughter of the greatest living six-star mage, Lord Melverot.

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A madwoman whom not even that great mage could tame, and whom he eventually had to yield to.

All those titles belonged to her.

A maniac that even the hardened northerners couldn’t control, no matter how many faced her.

A lunatic who regarded human life as mere pebbles on the roadside.

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Dereck frowned and held his ground.

Siern Alaina Rochester.