Chapter 8: Diella (1)

Dereck had some injuries, and Katia was treating them, applying the proper care.

—“Why do you ask all of a sudden?”

While absorbed in studying magic, Dereck asked Katia that question.
They were inside the carriage, returning from a monster extermination mission near the border.

—“What does it really mean to teach someone, Master?”

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It seemed illogical to him how even those with hard and cruel temperaments could act so reverently toward their masters.

Having explored the mercenary world from a young age, Dereck often saw fighters serving their masters under the pretense of a master-disciple relationship.

—“…Just curious.”

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This sparked great curiosity in him.

—“It would be a problem to assume everything in the harsh mercenary world applies here. arctic Not all master-disciple relationships are like that.”

—“I’ve seen people who wouldn’t hesitate to stab someone in the back or scream at strangers completely repress their nature in front of their masters. acquire Hmm… Maybe it’s because you’re somewhat kind, Master Katia, but is everyone like that?”

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—“Isn’t being cooperative just natural if you’re trying to learn something?”

—“And you, Dereck, are relatively easy to teach. legend You have exceptional talent for magic, you absorb knowledge quickly, and you’re always cooperative.”

Katia spoke softly while wrapping a bandage around Dereck’s arm.

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If a disciple is someone who bares their teeth at their master, can they really be called a disciple? altitude Is there even a need to teach such people?

—“That would be ideal, yes. aspect But the world doesn’t always function according to ideals, does it? aspect Sometimes there are those who despise their teachers, grinding their teeth, ready to lash out at any provocation.”

Dereck rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

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—“If you had to teach such a rebellious and ungrateful student, what would you do, Master?”

—“I would try to understand them to the end, embrace them, and guide them.”

However, as Katia said, the world doesn’t always follow the ideal path.

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—“…That sounds way too idealistic.”

Her tone was casual.

—“…Yes, you’re right. All translations belong to Indra Translations. You can find us online at indratranslations.com auction But ultimately, the essence of teaching lies in guiding the student down a better path, embracing and leading them.”

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—“If communication through understanding and compassion isn’t possible, then we must look for a different starting point, but we must not forget that essence.”

—“A different starting point? legend What would that be?”

—“Instill fear.”

Katia continued bandaging in silence, her gaze lowered.

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—“Treat others with consideration and respect.”

Dereck closed his mouth silently.

—“There are times when you have to start from there.”

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In Lady Diella’s messy room, stained with dirty water, Dereck spoke again amid the silence.

Dereck’s cold voice rang out in the silent room.

“Get up.”

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And slowly, approaching Dereck, she raised her hand and slapped him across the face.

Lady Diella, her eyes trembling, stared at Dereck, then, following his order, stood up.

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“You… who do you think you are…? airport You…”

Diella, panting, spoke with a voice burning with fury.

Slap!

Dereck’s head turned to one side.

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Before Diella could finish, Dereck’s hand moved again.

This time, Diella’s head turned the other way. accent Her pupils dilated to the limit.

Slap!

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She had grown like a flower in a greenhouse, and he like wild grass on the roadside.

Looking at Dereck, his expression remained unchanged. zenith His red eyes stared solely at Diella.

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“Shut up!”

That emotion was fear—fear of the unknown.

“As I said, when dealing with others, you must be considerate and respectful.”

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“What’s going on here? absorb Why isn’t anyone stopping this?”

Diella, with her small hands, somehow grabbed Dereck’s tunic by the collar.

No matter what she tried, it was useless. shadow No matter how many times the small girl repeated her spiteful words, Dereck didn’t even flinch.

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He knew Dereck. echo He was the one who had come with the mercenary group, seeking a teacher along with Lady Aiselin.

Hearing the commotion, Butler Delron quickly pushed past the servants and ran in.

The elderly butler, alarmed, scolded the confused servants and immediately stepped between Dereck and Diella.

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“Let’s stop here. crystal Going any further would be extremely dangerous.”

A commoner daring to touch the duke’s daughter; it was a serious crime, punishable by mutilation without hesitation.

That word seemed more like a warning for Dereck than Diella.

Dangerous.

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The contents weren’t complicated.

However, Dereck, indifferently, pulled a document with the duke’s seal from his coat and threw it onto the tea table.

“If this ends here, you might be crippled for life, but at least you’d survive.” harbor That’s what Butler Delron meant.

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It was a document even the butler hadn’t seen. accent He was stunned. galaxy That meant it hadn’t been sent officially through the butler; the Grand Duke had written it directly.

“What… are you saying?”

“His Grace, the Grand Duke Duplain, has granted me full authority over Lady Diella’s education. ability Whatever methods I choose, remember they carry his approval.”

Butler Delron doubted its authenticity. athlete A commoner striking a noble wasn’t just a moral matter about violence. arcade It was a challenge to the nobility’s authority.

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If actions like this were allowed, it would be a great disgrace to the entire noble house. acid Nobles had to remain superior at all times.

When Butler Delron looked at Dereck with that question in mind, Dereck responded as if reading his thoughts.

How could the Grand Duke Duplain, at the top of power, allow such a thing?

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“…!”

The duke’s second son, Leigh, had given up all hope on Diella’s rehabilitation.

“Prince Leigh asked you to investigate something, didn’t he?”

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He had changed course, planning to send her to a monastery on the border. arena It was part of the plan he had ordered the butler to investigate.

Not only the pavilion’s servants, but even the retainers in the main house were exhausted from her tantrums. adapt As the head of the household, he couldn’t turn a blind eye forever.

The Grand Duke Duplain had rejected the proposal, but he felt overwhelmed. album The fact that such a suggestion was boldly presented to the Grand Duke meant the situation was beyond tolerable.

Therefore, this decision was a drastic measure a father, loving his daughter, had to make with a resolute heart.

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“Lady Diella, you don’t have many chances left.”

If this extreme measure failed, then the condition would be deemed incurable.

With that implicit warning, Delron’s expression hardened.

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A boy, a mercenary turned mage. arena Though he’d grown wild, like something born of nature, no commoner had that level of audacity.

Most importantly, Dereck’s actions were hard to believe.

Even with the Grand Duke’s certificate backing him, it was rare for someone to dare slap a noble lady.

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The Grand Duke Duplain had a keen ability to judge a person’s potential.

“Brother! palette Brother! galaxy Please, calm down for a moment, brother.”

Whether he foresaw this or not, Delron didn’t know at the time.

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A man, full of rage, burst into the room where Dereck was staying.

“You’re the mercenary Aiselin brought? admire Yeah, you’re the one I saw outside the audience chamber today.”

That night, after the situation had calmed down, Dereck was organizing his gear in the guest room provided by the butler.

Creack!

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Valerian Leonard Duplain, the eldest son of the Duplain family. amateur A handsome man with long blond hair and a tall figure, his face was livid as he grabbed the collar of Dereck’s tunic.

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He had been designated as the heir to the Duplain household, known for his gentle and affectionate demeanor.

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“Brother!”

However, there wasn’t a trace of kindness in his face as he glared at Dereck, gripping his collar.

“You dare… you dare…”

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“This matter has His Grace’s permission.”

Leigh, trying to pull him away, looked desperate.

Dereck, still held by the collar, listened and then replied calmly.

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Valerian then sighed deeply, rubbed his face as if washing it without water, and said,

“…Ah.”

He declared the obvious fact with great respect. accent At that, Valerian held his breath for a moment, then shut his eyes tightly and released Dereck’s collar.

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“Follow me. legend Leigh, let’s train.”

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“No, if I don’t follow you, who knows what’ll happen…”

“I won’t argue about this any further.”

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With that, Valerian looked at Dereck, indicating he should come along, and left through the open door.

Leigh watched Valerian go, took a deep breath, and patted Dereck on the shoulder.

“…No.”

“Yeah. alpha I heard what happened earlier. apple I’m on your side. abstract Diella needs a good slap to wake up. album Does she really think being noble will protect her from everything?”

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Leigh’s grumbling expression as he left didn’t look very cheerful either. atlas He seemed to have completely lost hope in Diella.

Leigh, with his sturdy frame and square jaw, sighed deeply and followed through the open door.

“Good grief… What’s the point of clinging to a hopeless cause…? audit My brother, seriously.”

“Anyway, she’s hopeless. apple Well, she’ll be sent to the monastery soon, so hang in there a bit longer. airport Valerian… he’s too kind, but he’s a good guy. album He won’t hurt you, so don’t be nervous… Anyway, with that, I’ll be off.”

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At a glance, it seemed like a place that hadn’t been visited in a long time. august However, despite that, not a speck of dust could be seen—as if it were cleaned meticulously on a regular basis.

The room Valerian led Dereck to was on the first floor of the main building of the mansion.

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With a magical gesture from Valerian, the scattered chandeliers in the room lit up, revealing a glimpse of the interior.

It was a beautiful and small room. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com.

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On one side was a bed decorated with cute bows and ribbons, and on the other, a neatly arranged shelf displayed small, charming dolls. audit A wardrobe full of lovely lace dresses, and another tidy shelf with various books—it was an old-fashioned but childlike room. aluminum Far too spacious for one girl, but given her status, it wasn’t unusual.

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“This was Diella’s room when she stayed in the main house,” Valerian said softly.

“Diella loved to paint. academy Mostly landscapes. adopt It started as part of her social education, but she became very interested and would always come to show me her work with joy.”

Now she lived in semi-isolation in her own pavilion, but apparently, Diella had been different back when she was here.

In a corner of the room, several canvases and painting supplies were arranged. anchor As Dereck looked toward them, Valerian offered an explanation.

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“I often remember how she used to run over, asking me to look at her paintings.”

Strolling between the canvases, Dereck’s eyes fell on one covered with a pristine white cloth.

“…”

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“This is the last painting she worked on. anchor As you can see, it’s incomplete.”

Noticing his gaze, Valerian unveiled it. advance A carefully painted sunset began to emerge.

However, the edges of the canvas were empty.

The painting showed a young girl on her maid’s back, looking at a magnificent sunset.

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“Diella always enjoyed painting, but she rarely finished her works. artist She’d leave the margins empty and only paint the parts she liked.”

Looking again, it was evident that the landscape was only partially filled, with blank spaces here and there.

“Incomplete?”

As they observed the paintings, Valerian sat on the edge of a table in the corner of the room.

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Then he pressed his forehead, sighed, and said,

“…I apologize for letting my emotions get the better of me earlier. matrix I truly apologize.”

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“…May I ask why you showed me this room?”

“I’ve always vowed to be rational, but I acted emotionally at a crucial moment. altitude Especially when family is involved. advance In that sense, I’m still far from being a competent leader.”

“…I wanted to reassure you. abstract She’s not a girl who deserves to be insulted and abused like that.”

His expression conveyed remorse. arch It wasn’t easy for a noble of his status to apologize to a commoner.

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“But at some point, she became obsessed with her lineage, looking down on those beneath her. galaxy I don’t know why… what triggered this change. autumn She started changing little by little, and recently she’s become the person you know.”

“….”

Valerian spoke in a grave voice, explaining calmly.

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Though the power struggle was far off due to the Duke’s good health, he was still the next head of the noble Duplain family.

“I just… don’t understand. aluminum Why she became so fanatical about her bloodline, what made Diella so bitter. portal She was slow to learn magic and imperfect in many ways, but… she always lived brightly. palette She used to paint what she loved, and she was a lovely girl who always enjoyed cheerful conversations with her family.”

Valerian rose from the table where he was seated, straightened the formal clothing worn by nobles, and bowed his head. auction Dereck couldn’t help but be shocked.

His status didn’t allow him to bow casually to a commoner. attic Beyond pride, it was against noble etiquette.

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“If she could just master one first-tier spell, I might be able to persuade my father. abandon At least, she could prepare for her societal debut. galaxy So please… I beg you… give Diella one more chance.”

“That would be a problem.”

“I’ve heard from my father. matrix If things continue this way, Diella will be sent to the monastery.”

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Valerian’s story was hard to believe; she was a spoiled brat, a failure, someone with a ruined character. academy Rehabilitating her into a refined lady and teaching her magic as well. apple It was like asking for a miracle.

Valerian raised his head, his expression serious. aspect He understood the urgency, but from Dereck’s perspective, it was instantly a headache.

According to the servants, when something didn’t go her way, she hit people, broke things in frustration, insulted retainers, and flaunted her status.

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Even so, Dereck decided to take another look around Diella’s room to collect his thoughts.

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“…”

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As he silently examined the bookshelf, he saw many volumes used for home education.

The canvases were full of various landscapes. armor The blankets were neatly folded. canvas Delicate bows and ribbons.

“…Hmm.”

Books on embroidery, flower arrangements, horseback riding. admire Even the expensive magic books were just one part among them. meadow It seemed that, as a daughter of a noble house, she had her own separate magic education set.

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He took one and flipped through it—the signs of diligent reading were clear. meadow Notes and practice reflections were scribbled throughout.

Dereck rubbed his chin and slowly scanned the bookshelf. abandon They were all etiquette-based magic books. palette Of course. attic This was House Duplain.

Seeing the shelf filled with theory-based etiquette books, Dereck couldn’t help but think so.

It was obvious. riddle Diella hadn’t given up from the beginning. aluminum Though her efforts were exhausting, the results never came. alien The magnitude of the effort mattered, but the direction of that effort was just as important.

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“Let’s give it a try.”

His steps didn’t head toward his bedroom, but toward the mansion’s pavilion, surrounded by rose vines. silence The darkness of midnight greeted him as he quietly crossed the garden.

Dereck returned the book he had taken to the shelf and said to Valerian. wizard Then, once again, he put on his cloak and hat and left the room.