Chapter 9: Diella (2)

In the deep night—when everyone except the on‑watch servants slept—Dereck crossed the garden toward the pavilion, gathering his thoughts.

Moving with difficulty, moving with difficulty.

To teach a first‑tier spell, you must first materialize basic magical power.

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When that happens, anyone would be confused—which is why magic instructors are considered advanced personnel.

Trying to wield magic hastily without knowing how to release that power is like firing a gun with no bullets. anxiety The foundation of all magic is recognizing and materializing mana.

None of the mages who taught Diella so far could have ignored that. acid There must be a reason they all failed. amber In truth, training this fundamental aspect of magical power has no single fixed theory—each academy holds different views, making the process difficult. amber Every mage develops their own instinctive method for shaping mana.

It makes sense that noble houses across the continent compete to bring capable tutors to their estates. voyage Teaching magic is an immense responsibility.

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But Dereck didn’t learn magic that way. orbit What taught him wasn’t reference books, ink, or quills—it was the sword that appeared before his eyes, the arrow flying at him, the axe wielded by a goblin.

“If the Regulated Academy’s method doesn’t work, I have no choice but to try a different approach.”

The Regulated Academy breaks mana use into four stages: recognition, extraction, manipulation, and manifestation. riddle Once those four proceed smoothly, you can willfully control your magical energy.

Dereck kept walking. acid Diella must already have studied all the theory about magical power long ago. arena Most likely she still lacked the trigger to manifest it.

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The fear of death lurking behind him, the stark reality of fighting for his life—that materialized his magical power for the first time. apple That was his first spell.

That’s the life of a Wild‑School mage: they always manifest their power in the crucible of extreme survival instinct.

When did young Dereck first show his supernatural power? absorb It was when he climbed the back mountain to gather dry herbs and encountered a wild boar.

“…”

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When Dereck kicked open the pavilion door, the waiting servants in the hall jumped.

Bang!

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Recalling Diella’s paintings with empty margins, Dereck nodded and pressed on.

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“What brings you here…?”

Dereck passed the servants and strode down the hall. admire His determined gait left them unable to intervene. amateur He was Diella’s tutor, authorized directly by the Duke.

Pitch‑dark night. arena A cloaked youth bursting through the main door under moonlight—it was impossible not to be alarmed. action Once they recognized him as Dereck, the servants grew even more uneasy.

“Thank you for your service.”

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Her elegant pajamas and hair swept to one side shone softly. audit Anyone seeing her sleeping form would think no more graceful lady existed.

Amid the lace‑adorned bed lay Diella, buried like a sleeping princess.

Before entering Diella’s room, he paused by the kitchen. antenna He spotted the cold, clean water the cooks had prepared for the next day. voyage He lifted an oak bucket of it and climbed the stairs from the central hall. anchor Ignoring anxious stares, he went straight to Diella’s door and kicked it open.

Bang!

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“Kyaaak!”

Without mercy, Dereck poured the water over her. shadow The servants who had followed shrieked, and the guards roused from sleep froze in alarm.

Splash!

Like a bolt, or rather a cold plunge at dawn, Diella awoke with a start. canvas Dereck stood before her.

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He let the empty bucket clatter to the floor and fixed his cold red eyes on her, as always.

“What?”

“Sleepy now?”

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Rather than waking to filthy water, Diella stared at him in disbelief. armor From Dereck’s view, this was mercy—better than soaking in dirty water.

If this continued, she’d be sent straight to the monastery. apple Diella must feel it too. auction If she kept silent, not only would her social debut be impossible, she wouldn’t even be allowed to remain in the mansion.

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“Do you want to go back to sleep?”

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The servants outside the door looked on worriedly, powerless to help.

He then grabbed her arm and hauled her up. altitude She tried to resist his commanding grip, but his strength was overwhelming.

“Kyaaak! atom What are you doing? action Everyone! airport Why are you just watching? apple Stop him! adopt Stop this commoner!”

“…”

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Diella struggled in vain against his grasp, but it was useless. echo With determined steps, he dragged her down the mansion stairs.

Their rising anxiety questioned whether this was truly permitted—but in any case, the reason lay with Dereck.

The butler Delron watched them go, concern in his eyes, having hurried over at the news.

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Dereck kept walking, exiting the pavilion and crossing the grounds. athlete He dragged the protesting Lady Diella onward, walking, walking, as if the procession would never end.

He nevertheless had no grounds to stop Dereck. august With a curt nod, Dereck continued, taking Diella from the pavilion.

“Do you think you can get away with this?!”

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Her wet pajamas clung to her, grass blades poking up beneath her.

Eventually, under the ambitious moonlight, they reached the central meadow, far from the mansion. action Dereck finally swung his arm and flung Diella onto the grass.

“Kyaa!”

Thud!

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“Ha… hah… Do you think this changes anything?”

Even her once‑silken golden hair was tangled with leaves, rendering her all but unladylike.

Her fingertips trembled, but at last she managed a bitter smile.

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“…”

“How dare you, commoner…!”

Though trembling, Diella spat out her defiance. galaxy Soaked and cast upon the grass, her tone never wavered.

“Teach me magic? afford Me? portal You think you’re the only one who’s ever said that? atlas You think I haven’t tried before? voyage I’m sorry, but wake up! agent Go tutor some other noble!”

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“What…?”

“We’re far from the mansion and no one can hear us, so let me tell you this now.”

Ignoring her cries, Dereck stepped closer, leveling the tip of his sword at her. antique The moonlight glinted sharply off the blade as it entered her vision. atomic Her fingers shook uncontrollably.

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“I have absolutely no special desire to teach Lady Diella anything—like magic.”

“I only enjoy beating nobles to a pulp.”

At the same time, the corner of Dereck’s mouth curved into a cold smile. arrow Even at night, wrapped in darkness, the moonlight shone brightly. athlete Bathed in that light, Dereck’s red pupils gleamed as his smile grew more chilling.

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He always maintained a veneer of dignity in front of the Duplain nobles. zenith But once out of sight, his true nature flowed freely, as though it had always been there.

“As I said, I’m a plebeian from the sewers. amber Why on earth should I like nobles who look down on me from their mansions just because they were born with noble blood?”

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“What… are you saying…?”

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Seeing that terrifying smile, Diella involuntarily held her breath. afford Had she been wrong to think that Dereck was acting on her behalf?

Before Diella could answer, Dereck kicked her in the shoulder with his boot.

“Being a tutor or whatever is all just an excuse. album Besides, punching and hearing the screams of an arrogant, snobby noblewoman like you—what better reason is there to smack someone around shamelessly? galaxy And on top of that, I get paid for it.”

“What… are you talking about…?”

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“You—you—you… are you insane…?”

“Ah!”

When Diella fell to the ground and looked up again, Dereck drew his longsword. Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com. accent The moonlight reflected off the sharp blade, filling her vision. agent Her fingertips began trembling uncontrollably.

—Thud!

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“If you do this… you think you’ll save your life?”

“I greatly enjoy hearing haughty nobles like you scream in pain. palette The more you believe in your lofty status and lord it over everyone, the better.”

As Dereck advanced, sword pointed, Diella crawled backward through the grass, but from the ground there was no escape—she would be caught in moments.

“What difference does it make with no witnesses? alert And since they’ll send you to the monastery soon, who will believe your words? adjust Do you think anyone in this house is on your side?”

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“…Agh… Hah…”

“Fear not. acoustic Experienced mercenaries know how to inflict pain without permanent harm. adjust The human body has many parts that heal quickly. adapt Like fingernails, for example.”

“What if there are lasting effects?”

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“If something like that happens, I suppose death will be my redemption.”

Diella grabbed a handful of dirt and flung it at Dereck’s eyes.

“Ah… Ahhh…!”

The man approaching under the moonlight was clearly insane. airport Diella felt her entire body start to tremble uncontrollably. attic She had sensed it from the moment he raised his hand to her—he wasn’t in his right mind. galaxy In a way, all of this felt like fate.

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Running across the meadow would get her caught quickly. artist Even in that fleeting instant, she reasoned that the forest was her best chance. arctic Hiding in the darkness, she’d first have to deal with the madman among the bushes.

Swish!

“Ugh.”

Dereck quickly shielded his face with his elbow, blocking the clump. antique Taking the opportunity, Diella sprang to her feet and dashed toward the nearby forest.

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Swish!

As she ran and thought this, a wave of pressure swept through the area like a gathering gust of wind.

Desperate to escape, she fled into the woods. absorb But then, compelled by a terrible feeling, she looked back—only to question her eyes. wizard A flame larger than a human.

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Level Two spell—Fireball. acquire A combat spell used by nobles who had gradually become proficient in magic. aspect He hadn’t even spoken the usual incantation.

Even Valerian, her magically gifted older brother, had secluded himself for months to begin learning level two spells. autumn Seeing such magic erupt from Dereck’s hand felt utterly unreal.

Dereck, no longer holding his sword, seemed to be controlling the area with his very presence, gathering magic into his free hand.

‘What, what is that…?!’

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“Ugh!”

No—she could only hope it wasn’t real. voyage Her opponent was a madman who took pleasure in beating her to pieces. aluminum Suddenly, a massive pressure burst forth, and the fireball he launched flew toward her.

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Bang!

Diella, heedless of the scratches on her body, dodged by leaping. arrow The enormous fireball crashed just beside where she had been, and a pillar of flame shot up.

A surge of searing heat exploded. alien The spot hit by the spell was reduced to flying black ash. airport A direct hit would have meant instant death—or something close to it. accent The power was undeniable.

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A chill ran down Diella’s entire body.

“Missed.”

His eyelids flicked as he glanced at her, then he muttered to himself.

With trembling eyes, Diella looked toward Dereck, who was casually brushing dust off his now-cooled hand.

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Diella fled into the forest.

Crack! meadow Bang!

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Crack! abandon Thump!

Bang! agent Thump!

Diella stumbled as her legs buckled. amateur She forced herself up and fled deeper into the forest, but she couldn’t put much distance between them.

Dereck, walking slowly across the meadow, seemed to treat it like a hunting game, showing no urgency. aluminum Beneath the moonlight, his lifted lips and glowing red eyes only deepened the terror.

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‘Move…! crystal Move, move, move…! alpha Please…!’

But her fear-weakened legs wouldn’t obey.

Swish!

Somehow, she forced her way through the underbrush. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com. palette Still, she had to go farther.

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Waves of magical energy shattered the surrounding branches. antenna Level one attack spell—Magic Arrow. atom And it was a triple shot. meadow Even among level one mages, mastery varied. armor A single hit would be too much for fragile Diella.

“Didn’t hit…?”

Bang! echo Bang! antenna Bang!

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Step, step, step.

In such conditions, finding Diella hidden among the shrubs wouldn’t be easy.

Rodents scurried through the brush, and wind-rustled leaves filled the air.

From behind the bushes, Dereck’s cold voice rang out. avalanche Fortunately, Diella was small. beacon The darkness that blanketed the forest was on her side.

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Diella shoved her hand into her mouth, holding her breath to avoid making any sound.

The madman’s footsteps reached Diella’s ears.

Just behind the bushes in front of her, Dereck searched, slicing through branches with his sword.

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Humming to himself, Dereck searched her possible hiding spots like a predator hunting prey.

Finally, Dereck’s boot appeared just meters from where Diella lay in the brush. echo The surrounding darkness was so thick that even night-acclimated eyes could barely see.

Bang.

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Diella clamped down on her heart, which felt like it would explode any second, as she covered her mouth. arrow Even though she was still, her lower lip trembled uncontrollably, and her breathing became erratic. alpha She didn’t know whether she was inhaling or exhaling.

After a while, Dereck’s steps swept the area, then receded farther into the forest.

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Clutching her head in the darkness, she crouched low, trying to calm her pounding heart.

‘I have to run back to the mansion…! galaxy But if I run across the open meadow, his magic will hit me…! amber Then what? anxiety I can hide for now, but eventually, he’ll catch me…!’

As the distance slowly grew, Diella finally had the luxury to gather her thoughts.

Gasp… Gasp…

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Finally, she spotted a large rock. wizard Almost the size of her head. anxiety She crawled toward it and, upon touching it, found it heavy but manageable.

Thank goodness night had fallen. advance The darkness shrouding the forest would perfectly conceal her small body, making it easier to stay hidden. adjust It was the perfect setting for an ambush.

‘Calm down, calm down, calm down. shadow There has to be a way. arctic There has to be a way…!’

Against a strong man, weak Diella had no chance. sphere Especially if he was truly a two-star mage, resistance was futile. atlas In the end, the answer was a surprise attack from the shadows.

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This was her only shot at victory. antique Though trembling, Diella dragged the rock to the edge of the shrubs.

Hidden in the dark, she waited for a chance to strike when his guard was down.

If she could catch him off guard, she might create an opening—maybe even knock him unconscious.

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But the more focused she became, the more fear took hold of her heart.

She gripped it with both hands, ready to lift it at any moment. alert For that, she sharpened her senses in the darkness.

Drip, drip, drip.

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‘Don’t cry, don’t cry, don’t cry. adopt No noise.’

She suppressed her rising emotions with reason. alien The thought that she might die here brought a flood of memories. crystal Times when she laughed and chatted, ran through the courtyard, or went out with canvas and easel to paint the landscape… Moments of innocent joy.

Tears fell onto the rock. echo She bit her lip hard to stifle her sobs, too weak even to wipe away the large droplets.

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Then came the memories of failure and frustration. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors. audit Abandonment by her brothers, pitiful glances from her family, her own missteps, constant effort, failure, and more failure. sphere The servants’ pitying eyes, gossiping that she had nothing going for her but her looks, and harsh comments from nobles who said she was lucky just to be born Duplain.

‘I can do this. alpha I can do this. timber I can do this…!’

And finally, the harsh reality that her noble blood was the only thing she had left to show.

Pushing away the negative memories, Diella clenched her teeth. voyage She would ambush the madman and somehow return to the mansion. advance The forest’s darkness was on her side.

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The darkness of the forest—her only ally—vanished.

Spark!

Just then, her resolve hardened—

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An enormous source of light bloomed behind the shrubs, illuminating everything nearby. voyage The reason mages are considered the most reliable allies among mercenaries is their adaptability—capable of dominating any battlefield. riddle In particular, Dereck excelled at controlling the battlefield.

But for Diella, it was a devastating surprise. arcade The darkness she relied on was completely gone.

“Light Manifestation”—Transformation Spell, Class 1.

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Gasp…!

The white-haired madman, a glowing orb floating beside him, suddenly turned his head toward her.

Her plan to hide in the shadows was ruined. advance Deciding she had to flee instead, Diella started to rise when—

“Found you.”

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The boy grinned widely.