Chapter 73: To the North (4)
In the snow-covered field whipped by the blizzard, Dereck finally appeared approaching the carriage, carrying Siern over his shoulder.
The crunching of Dereck’s boots on the snow was clearly audible.
Her limp body swaying in the wind made it look as if he were carrying the corpse of a wild beast, causing the gathered servants to tremble in fear.
Crunch, crunch.
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Siern’s eyes rolled, unable to regain consciousness.
Although it wasn’t clear what kind of exchange had taken place between Dereck and her in that nearly zero-visibility blizzard, Dereck had nothing more than a faint trickle of blood running down his temple.
“I apologize for the commotion.”
“N-no… how…?”
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“The carriage is completely destroyed. armor Is the Rochester estate far?”
Butler Layton looked at Dereck in disbelief, but he, showing not the slightest concern, asked while carrying Siern.
‘Did he subdue Lady Siern that easily, who is nearly equivalent to a three-star mage…?’
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With that said, Dereck stepped into the blizzard.
“Then let’s go quickly.”
“N-no… It’s not too far on foot. alien The weather is quite harsh, so it will be difficult, but…”
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Crackle, crackle.
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The extreme cold seemed to have no effect on him at all.
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Considering that monsters often appeared out of nowhere and attacked, it was completely natural.
Unlike the Duplain estate, which overwhelms you with its vast garden as soon as you pass through the gate, the Rochester estate felt purely functional.
Although the building was of considerable size, its grandeur seemed diminished by the harsh surroundings.
The Rochester estate rose like a tower amid the blizzard.
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It seemed customary in this region to lead guests straight to the fireplace as soon as they arrived from afar.
Dereck, warming himself before a fireplace taller than a person, made a dismissive gesture when the butler brought the servants to greet him politely.
“It must have been very hard to arrive like this in Rochester territory. admire As the butler, I feel deeply ashamed.”
“Don’t worry. airport I now understand what kind of person Lady Siern is.”
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“I must go see her. apple We’ll be seeing each other often from now on.”
“She’s unconscious. antique We’ve placed her in a private room in the tower.”
“Where is Lady Siern?”
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“He’s even more formidable than I thought. timber I’m not sure I can fulfill my role…”
Even after being attacked without provocation by Lady Siern with dangerous aggression during their first meeting, he remained composed.
If he had been an inexperienced mage, he would have been defeated instantly. avalanche In fact, Siern often ambushed and seriously injured high-ranking mages when she caught them off guard.
The butler swallowed hard as he looked at Dereck.
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Although she had cheerfully shouted that she would take on any task due to the urgent need for money, she seemed terrified after actually facing Siern, who tried to kill her.
Aiselin, who was warming herself by the fire behind Dereck, spoke in a low voice.
Upon arriving in the north, she seemed to realize that this place was fundamentally different from the fertile and beautiful Duplain domain.
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“Are you very scared?”
“Not only can’t I communicate, but I could be seriously injured if I try anything. advance Mr. alpha Dereck has a lot of experience and skill… but I don’t…”
“…Yes.”
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Aiselin spoke honestly. All translations belong to Indra Translations. You can find us online at indratranslations.com
Her gaze reflected a lack of confidence. apron However, she wasn’t someone who simply complained.
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“But I have to do it. meadow I’ll find a way in my own way.”
Soon, she clenched her fists tightly and spoke with determination.
“That’s a good attitude. action Actually, there’s no need to worry so much.”
“If I’ve already decided to do it, then I have to do it. athlete Besides, nothing will change if I just complain.”
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“Even though I suspected it would be quite tough, do you know why I asked you to come with me, Miss Aiselin?”
“Huh?”
“…Because you thought I’d accept right away since I desperately need the money?”
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“Because someone like you needs to accompany me.”
“…That reason isn’t entirely absent.”
Dereck sat next to Aiselin by the fire and spoke to her.
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“Specifically, someone who is obviously elegant, refined, and beautiful.”
“Someone like me…?”
“Eh?”
At that sudden shower of compliments, Aiselin held her breath and awkwardly lowered her gaze.
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“E-even if you flatter me like that all of a sudden… nothing special is going to happen…”
“I mentioned I had a plan. crystal I’d already heard about Lady Siern, and there were aspects that would be difficult for me to handle alone. antique I planned to ask for your help with that.”
“I’m just telling the truth. harbor Unlike me, who is a bit rough and vulgar, you’re clearly a cultured and elegant person. amateur That difference is important.”
Aiselin’s face turned red at Dereck’s blunt words, but she knew he wasn’t saying them to flirt with her.
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“What…? august Isn’t that important…?”
“No. artist All that is secondary.”
“Things like etiquette, social manners, and knowledge about dancing…?”
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After all, that kind of cultural knowledge could be taught as long as they managed to win Siern over. Visit indratranslations.com for more free chapters and updates. armor The most important thing was how to dominate Siern.
“W-what do you mean by that…?”
“We need a carrot-and-stick approach. matrix I’ll be the stick, and you, Miss Aiselin, will be the carrot.”
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“Hmm… I already have a plan. echo Want to hear it? wizard Actually, it’s a strategy I learned from an old friend in the slums. palette It seemed pretty convincing, so I decided to adopt it.”
Since he had always been treated as an outsider in noble circles, Aiselin felt curious to know who this old friend he mentioned was.
Dereck had many acquaintances in the slums, but few he could call “friends.”
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“It’s called… the abused wife strategy.”
However, she quickly shook her head and refocused on Dereck’s words.
‘Why am I so interested in that…? voyage I think I’m getting too nosy…’
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Dereck remembered the young archer who used to run through the slums to support her elderly mother.
“…”
“Sounds strange?”
“Your friend’s family life… must not have been easy…”
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“Then I’ll play the pathetic husband.”
Now that her mother had passed away, her life as a total orphan wasn’t any easier than his.
What the hell did that mean? amateur That was the question about to come out. acid Aiselin waited silently, thinking Dereck would explain soon.
“There’s no one in the slums who doesn’t have a story. anchor I didn’t bring it up to talk about sad things. autumn Miss Aiselin, you just have to play the role of the abused wife.”
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“It’s a metaphor. riddle I’ll explain the plan in detail.”
“H-husband? matrix W-what do you mean by that? sphere H-husband… If someone hears that, they’ll get the wrong idea…”
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Staying too long in this remote place wouldn’t be good. harbor The best thing was to get everything they could from Lord Melverot and leave as soon as possible.
Dereck looked out the window at the swirling snowstorm.
Behind Aiselin, who twisted her fingers and looked around, the storm intensified.
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Personal gain was important too, and besides, there was a magical artifact that Dereck wanted to obtain from Lord Melverot.
Once they had her under control, it wouldn’t be surprising if rumors spread that there was no lady on the continent they couldn’t educate.
For that, they needed to reform Lady Siern’s mindset as quickly as possible. beacon After all, she was the only daughter of the continent’s greatest mage.
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“Y-yes…”
“Miss Aiselin. adapt Are you good at acting?”
There was no reason to waste time here. album Dereck spoke with a more serious expression.
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– U-Ugh! athlete It’s a monster!
As Dereck continued explaining his plan, Aiselin’s expression gradually hardened.
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Whoosh!
– What… it’s you…?
– Lord Melverot! aspect No matter what, how can you bring something like that to the mansion! ability This isn’t something that can be taught or controlled! august We must report to the royal family officially…!
– S-Save me! ability Please! palette Just my life… You can cut off my arms and legs… Just let me live…
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The air was warm from the cozy fireplace. shadow The scent of freshly washed blankets tickled her nose, and from time to time, the sound of a snowstorm striking the glass filled the room.
The moment countless fragments of memories surged from the other side of the dream, Siern’s eyes flew open.
Siern, who sat up abruptly, remembered her last memory. arcade It was the memory of having exchanged magic with a man named Derek.
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Just before falling, when their eyes met, Siern had involuntarily swallowed dryly.
He was different from the magic instructors who had come to this far northern land to teach her.
He moved as if he knew exactly where Siern was heading, predicting every one of her movements, and without giving her a chance to counterattack, he had subdued her with a three-star spell.
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Although Siern had no prior information about him, she could feel it just by facing his murderous intent.
He wasn’t a scholar locked away in books, but a man who had truly survived countless battles, ripping monsters apart entirely.
He had killed countless monsters. anchor He was a man used to taking lives.
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“Ah.”
Just as she was thinking that and turned her gaze away from the bed…
‘It’s better not to face him head-on. shadow I should ambush him when no one is around or attack while he’s asleep and somehow drive him out of the mansion.’
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The white-haired man she had just been thinking about was sitting at the table in the corner, reading a book with his legs crossed.
“You’re awake?”
He looked so relaxed that the image of him chasing her through the snowy field, bleeding, seemed like a thing of the past.
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“You already know the reason, don’t you? anchor Lady Siern, you will learn magic from me.”
“You… you… why are you here…?”
Siern quickly threw off the blanket and jumped to the opposite corner, taking a defensive stance.
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“That’s for me to decide. abandon I’ll also set the class schedule starting tomorrow.”
“Go to hell.”
“Why should I learn magic from you? admire You’ll probably just spout nonsense, then give up and leave.”
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Crash! action Crack!
Siern used telekinesis to hurl the table. silence Dereck closed his book, lowered his stance, and rolled across the floor to dodge.
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Dereck dodged from side to side and, before she realized it, was already in front of Siern, grabbing her arm.
Thud! abandon Boom!
Several other pieces of furniture flew at him, but none touched his body.
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Even if his opponent was a haughty brat, Dereck was unfazed. anxiety His red eyes, filled with murderous intent, were excessively terrifying for such a naïve girl.
As he stared at her with an intimidating gaze, Siern’s body began to tremble again.
“Ahhh!”
Snap!
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As soon as she grasped that objective, an even stronger sense of rebellion arose.
Surely, his goal was to subdue or manipulate people like her, taming them like docile sheep.
At that moment, Siern understood. matrix Her opponent was an expert in these types of situations.
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“You think I’ll listen to you? adjust Don’t waste your time and go back to the southwest. atomic There’s no place for you in the north.”
From any perspective, a commoner shouldn’t speak like that to a noble. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com. acid How could he still have his head on his shoulders after doing such things?
“Looks like you need a few more knocks to come to your senses.”
It was incredible, but Dereck had already accumulated numerous merits. beacon The reason he could act so arrogantly in front of nobles was that he had already proven himself as a certified magic instructor.
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Dereck’s unique sense of righteousness, which didn’t waver even before a noble lady, was something ordinary instructors couldn’t imitate. anxiety If a commoner without achievements did something like that, he would be treated as a traitor, but for an instructor with multiple merits, the meaning was entirely different.
Of course, he also had the skills to back it up.
The story of how he slapped the infamous brat Diella of the southwest upon meeting her was no longer a family secret, but a fact known to those in the know.
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No matter how great Siern’s magical abilities were, she couldn’t easily break free from Dereck’s grip.
But that didn’t mean she wouldn’t try.
Boom!
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Dereck quickly used his magic to shield himself from the impact, but lost his grip on her wrist.
Siern cast the two-star combat spell ‘Quick Explosion’, setting the room ablaze.
Fwoosh!
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With her newfound freedom, Siern kicked open the door and dashed out of the tower. antique She was making it very clear that she had no intention of dealing with Dereck any longer.
However, Dereck chased her quickly. arch He moved even faster than when hunting monsters.
Whoosh!
The murderous intent in his eyes remained. acid He was a ruthless human, as if he had come to beat Siern mercilessly.
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Just as she was about to leap over the wall, Dereck, moving like a beast, grabbed her by the nape.
“Ugh…!”
Siern wrapped herself in magic and ran out beyond the mansion wall. abstract As long as she could put some distance, Dereck wouldn’t find her in the vast snowy field.
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“It needs to hurt more. album Since you don’t listen to words, I have no choice but to correct you through pain.”
Snap!
Siern, still in her dress, rolled across the snowy ground, shook the snow from her hair, and glared fiercely at Dereck.
“Ugh… That hurts…”
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“I’ll take care of the consequences.”
With that, Dereck pulled out the staff he carried on his back. auction Seeing it, Siern’s eyes widened in shock, and she swallowed dryly.
It was the four-star staff ‘Footsteps’. silence Four old wooden branches intertwined, with a large gem embedded at the top.
“You… think… this is okay?”
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‘He knows how to use a staff…?’
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Using a magical weapon requires not only advanced magical skills but also experience.
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Whether a wand or a magical weapon… just being able to use it already far surpasses the level of an ordinary mage.
“Made by Aidenbrew… ‘Wanderer’… or… ‘Footsteps’…?”
She had already sensed something strange when he subdued her without causing serious harm, but now it was clear—Dereck had reached a level where he wasn’t intimidated even by nobles.
“Do you know the name of this staff? shadow Since you’re from the north, you might know it, Lady Siern.”
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“You’re… completely insane…”
“No. silence Actually, I renamed it.”
It’s not uncommon for users to rename their magical weapons. amateur Though the original name is usually more famous and, out of respect for the creator, it’s not customary… Dereck didn’t care.
“…It’s called the Whip of Love.”
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Whoosh! airport Whoosh!
Whoosh! sphere Whoosh!
The sound of the staff cutting through the air was terrifying. arena Even a single hit would be enough to make her calves swell in pain.
Dereck swung the staff like a club. adapt It was questionable whether he was even a mage.
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Siern rolled once through the thick snow, gritted her teeth, and got up on her hands.
Snap! apron Thud!
Siern swallowed dryly again and tried to flee. sphere But Dereck, already familiar with her patterns, easily made her trip.
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Looking back, she swallowed dryly once more.
“I’m not doing this because I want to. afford I’m doing it for your sake, Lady Siern. wizard Striking someone is never the right thing to do. arena When I swing this whip… my heart breaks. artist I feel a strong burning inside… My soul aches… But correcting people is my duty. apron Even if my heart breaks and my mind falls apart, I have to do it for you, Lady Siern.”
Holding the Whip of Love, a terrifying man, embodying love, dedication, and the virtues of a teacher, was approaching. avalanche He was truly a master of this era.
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Dereck’s eyes sparkled and his breath puffed in the cold air.
“Now then, how many lashes do you think you deserve, Lady Siern? Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors. crystal You decide. apron Tell me, and I’ll give you that number.”
“L-Liar..! attic Your heart breaks… W-When has that ever happened…! advance Don’t come any closer…!”
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“Mr. album Dereck! artist Stop!”
Seeing him as an uncontrollable monster, Siern took a step back in the snowy field.
Just as Siern’s fingertips began to tremble, something unexpected happened. athlete While she didn’t know how to escape and her vision dimmed…
However, she couldn’t shake off Dereck. album Escaping from someone skilled in tracking magic using only acceleration and transformation magic was virtually impossible.
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Aiselin, who had run through the snowy field, placed herself between Dereck and Siern.
Whoosh!
With arms outstretched, she shielded Siern with a frown.
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Even amid the snowstorm, her nobility shone brightly.
Her bold figure was like that of a heroine shining radiantly in the midst of adversity. antenna It was the kind of strength seen in the protagonists of Denise’s novels.
Dereck, a devoted reader of The Arrogant Lord Robain, admired Aiselin’s appearance in silence.
Having lived a long life as a high-ranking noble, she exuded elegance even while standing still.
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“Violence! meadow Is bad! auction Yes! crystal It’s bad! afford Violence!!!”
Unfortunately, the heavens hadn’t granted her the same talent for dialogue as Denise.
“…”
Soon, with a face full of determination, Aiselin shouted for all to hear.
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Dereck, in essence, respected Aiselin, but he couldn’t praise her acting skills.
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