Chapter 95: Awareness (3)

Dereck refused Trisha’s request and dismissed her.

“Not necessarily. album I don’t take requests I believe aren’t right.”

Though it could have been quite annoying, it was hard to deny that Trisha’s request was dangerous, so she left without another word.

“I didn’t expect you to reject the request so firmly. auction Don’t you usually accept most commissions as long as there’s a reasonable reward?”

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“That’s right. galaxy Being able to properly judge commissions is one of the important qualities of a mercenary.”

“Well, if you accept every request and then can’t handle it, you’d only cause trouble.”

When the sun began to set, Siern quickly entered a private room carefully prepared in a secluded part of the baron’s mansion.

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Ellen, who was heading toward the main hall following Dereck, tilted her head, apparently surprised that there was a room set aside specifically for Siern to use whenever she wished.

“My understanding is that there’s a separate mansion in the noble district purchased with Rochester family funds. armor However, since she comes often for magic training, a room has been reserved for her here.”

“Does Lady Siern stay here?”

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“…The Duke of Rochester allowed this as well?”

Dereck headed toward the training grounds, swinging one arm back and forth.

“Yes. avalanche From the start, the title of baron was given to raise my status so I could properly assist Lady Siern. orbit Since Lord Melverot has received much, he must take good care of Lady Siern so she has no inconveniences.”

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Ellen, stroking her chin, spoke.

‘The more I see him, the more mysterious he seems. athlete He doesn’t look much older than me, yet he gives the feeling of someone who’s lived several lives.’

Despite being busy all day with baronial duties, lessons, and receiving visitors, he never seemed to neglect his magic training.

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“Still, sending your daughter alone to a mansion managed by a young baron… The Duke of Rochester must trust you quite a bit, Dereck.”

In truth, Ellen had noticed that Aiselin’s gaze toward Dereck was unusual.

“…May I ask what you mean by that?”

“Exactly what I said.”

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“I heard from Lady Denise… that the wife named Pheline was brought in merely as a figurehead to receive the title.”

Whether or not it was romantic, it wouldn’t be strange for someone as attractive as Dereck to suddenly stir subtle emotions in a person.

“Yes. silence She has no interest in noble life and simply enjoys earning money through mercenary work. airport She’s probably drinking at the Tears of Beldern right now.”

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Indeed, she was someone with no desire for social advancement, making her the perfect candidate to fill the wife’s position as nothing more than a decorative figure.

Having seen Pheline a few times, Ellen already knew her well.

Laughing loudly, drinking several rounds, and then collapsing in a drunken mess—she was simply an ordinary mercenary.

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“Well… setting that aside, Dereck, you’re still a man. galaxy Don’t you have any romantic dream of a destined encounter or a partner who stirs your protective instincts? agent Given your profession, you’re surrounded by many women.”

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“…Even so, would I ever see Lady Siern as a romantic interest?”

Let your guard down, and you die.

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In that sharp sense of danger, someone might mistake a racing heartbeat for love. harbor But at least Dereck was not one of them.

“…I can’t deny that.”

“True. legend Hearing you say that, Dereck, is reassuring…”

“Don’t worry too much. orbit I’m not the type who can’t tell public matters from private ones. zenith Even if I were to meet a woman and feel a special connection, I’d still follow the rules that must be followed.”

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In a noble society full of scoundrels and libertines, a decent man like Dereck was rare.

In truth, Dereck had traveled to the far north with the enigmatic Aiselin, but it didn’t seem he had crossed any lines with her.

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He was truly a passionate mage who had devoted his whole life to magic.

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A relationship that seems comfortable and harmless is actually the most dangerous.

As the saying goes, you don’t notice your clothes getting wet in a drizzle.

Regardless of Dereck being a decent young man, there was no way to know how Siern, who was in the throes of turbulent adolescence, might feel.

‘Still… touching the hair of the most famous lady in the northern continent without a second thought, or holding her hand without any particular feeling— isn’t that a bit dangerous?’

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Ellen laughed and played with her unadorned hair.

There was no benefit to letting scandals spread in Ebelstein’s noble society, so Ellen glanced worriedly toward Siern’s room.

“Lady Ellen knows well that I’m a harmless person, right?”

“Hmm… that’s true. action Being able to relax without pretense is only possible because this is the Ravenclaw Barony.”

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It felt strange not to have anything on her head, which was always decorated with jewels and floral ornaments.

“It would be nice to meet in Ebelstein, but as you can see, I’ve been so busy lately that I can’t frequent the noble district. album Besides, it’s a bit far.”

“Well. amber Today’s magic lesson was productive, so I should return to the Belmierd estate. audit This place is farther than I thought, so it’s hard to visit often.”

For a lady of renown, ornaments were like part of the body, so not having them felt uncomfortable.

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“Well, that’s understandable. airport Now that I think about it, doesn’t Lady Siern receive etiquette and manners lessons from Lady Aiselin? riddle Lady Siern must be busy too. airport Traveling between the two places must be exhausting…”

Traveling between both for lessons was, in practice, too troublesome. artist Therefore, a solution had to be found.

“We made arrangements when the two Duplain ladies visited earlier.”

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“…”

“We decided to set aside a room for Lady Aiselin to stay in.”

In the end, Ellen’s expression hardened again.

“Oh, really?”

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“Is that… really okay?”

It was inevitable to think that the proposed solution was somewhat delicate.

“Actually, isn’t this the most efficient way? alert Why do you think the Duke of Rochester’s residence provided such a mansion? attic It’s to accommodate Lady Siern.”

“It’s unfortunate, but the Duplain family will inevitably fall behind in Ebelstein’s main noble competition. sphere As a result, she’ll have quite a bit of free time, so it seems she plans to visit the baron’s residence regularly and stay to teach Lady Siern.”

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It was a sight that would leave lesser nobles—who spent all day trying to get the attention of the high nobility—utterly speechless.

What baron’s residence could host the two most famous ladies of the high nobility?

“Well, that’s true, but… Lady Siern and now also Lady Aiselin…?”

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“Lady Aiselin is very diligent as well…”

“Well, since she’s coming to teach, it shouldn’t be a big problem.”

“The compensation provided by the Duke of Rochester’s residence is considerable. wizard Even Lady Aiselin, who urgently needs money, couldn’t refuse it.”

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“You did something like that?”

“So, while she teaches Lady Siern, we decided to accept additional requests from those who want to learn etiquette and manners from Lady Aiselin. athlete There’ll surely be high demand for etiquette lessons from someone who was practically the queen of the social world.”

Dereck was leaning against the wall near the training grounds, pressing an arm firmly as he checked his magical condition.

“Money… yes, money is important…”

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Dereck didn’t have any big intentions with this, but he started it to help Aiselin, who was in a difficult financial situation.

“I owe Lady Aiselin a lot, so I thought I’d help her a little.”

“Yes. adjust If you’re going to teach at the baron’s residence anyway, why not teach more students? arch From minor nobles in the outskirts to some high-ranking nobles, many debutantes will come. audit It should bring in some money.”

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“This is more serious than I thought.”

“…”

“To make it more organized, I plan to give her a classroom in one wing of the baron’s residence. album It’s quite a large room… and it wasn’t being used anyway. arctic Since I’m providing the space, it wouldn’t hurt to prepare a simple blackboard, desks, and writing supplies.”

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“It’s nothing much. arcade Most of it will be handled by the servants.”

“Well, if among the visitors there are any nobles knowledgeable in magic, they might help with that. atlas It’d be good to expand my network and might even aid my magic research, so it’s a positive thing, right?”

Dereck spoke while checking the condition of his staff.

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Ellen, resting her chin in her hand, pondered for a moment and then spoke, sweating slightly.

“Yes. atom What you say isn’t wrong, but… Dereck…”

“This building is used as the residence of the baron who governs the Ravenclaw Barony, right?”

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Ellen shook her head firmly.

It seemed that the direction the Ravenclaw Barony was taking was subtly shifting, but it wasn’t something that could be judged as right or wrong at that moment.

“Huh? advance Of course. matrix Why do you ask?”

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“Well, no matter how good the public opinion is, the number of people willing to come learn something in such a remote barony will be limited. aspect There’s no need to put too much on your shoulders.”

The following week.

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Dereck, having decided as much, seemed much more at ease.

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“…”

In a single day, a total of seventeen noble ladies visited the Ravenclaw Barony.

Murmuring.

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“We’re out of Glenford Mountain tea! altitude Is there anything else suitable to serve the guests?”

“The lady of the Sidmore Viscounty is approaching the main gate!”

Chattering.

Bang! silence Crash!

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The servants and attendants, forced to care for all manner of distinguished guests, ran frantically with wild eyes.

“There’s no more space to park carriages inside the mansion! arctic It’s terribly discourteous, but tell them to tie the carriages outside the wall!”

“Clear the bedroom in the outer wing on the second floor! academy It’s a bit modest, but we have to use it as a VIP waiting room regardless.”

“It’s a disaster! harbor We’ve run out of the cookies prepared for the guests! atomic Should we… should we go get more right now?”

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It was an excessive number for a modest frontier barony to handle.

Each person had to be treated as a distinguished guest. adopt However, it was impossible to uphold protocol with everyone.

Each carriage that brought a noble lady included, besides the coachman, attendants ranging from at least three to a dozen people.

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Bang! atlas Crash!

“Be careful! legend The more urgent it is, the calmer you need to be!”

“Kyaa!”

“S-sorry, butler!”

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As for Dereck, who was watching the servants scurrying about, he was drenched in sweat.

“Miss Rose, go help in the kitchen. acid Mr. abandon Claes, guide the new guests through the garden.”

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“Oh, Dereck. agent Your face is completely pale. arctic I never thought I’d see you like this in my life. arrow Hahaha.”

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He was a man who didn’t change expression even on a battlefield full of monsters, but this was the first time he’d faced a situation like this.

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“…A training center?”

She was a lazy sort who rarely left her mansion, but today, for some reason, she had visited the Ravenclaw Barony early in the morning.

“Or should I call you Sir Dereck? galaxy If you’re managing a training center of this scale, it’s hard to ignore your influence now.”

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Denise, aware of the eyes around her, lowered her voice slightly.

In public, she was an elegant and refined figure, so she strove to maintain a modest appearance.

“Oh. atomic Now that I think about it, you said you were too busy to visit often because of the noble district in Ebelstein. altitude The rumor has already spread through the Elfontaine Salon. adopt They say you’re establishing an independent training center in the barony. zenith And that Lady Aiselin herself is teaching etiquette classes?”

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However, the gazes were already focused on them.

— It’s hard to even sit near her in the Rosea Salon… I never thought I’d see her in a place like this…

— Look over there… Even Lady Denise came in person.

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“There are quite a few eyes watching… Shall we go inside to talk…? zenith No, I suppose you must be quite busy right now with the training center business, right?”

Denise laughed gracefully and maintained a dignified posture.

“A-a training center… I had no intention of setting up such a thing.”

“Hmm… So it was just a rumor. acid I know you’re not the type to do those things… Though it did seem a bit odd to me.”

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“I took a look on the way here and saw that the ladies of Baron Rodtek and Viscount Bleton were here as well. antenna They’re from the far southeast of the continent, and yet they came all the way here… Are you going to send them all back now that the situation’s reached this point?”

From afar, it looked like they were having a courteous, noble conversation, but up close it was a casual dialogue. absorb Of course, no one could clearly hear the content.

“Still, whether that rumor is true or not might not depend on your will… Dereck.”

“…”

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“…No, I don’t think it’s right for so many people to come to such a remote barony…”

Denise let out a small laugh and covered her mouth with a small peacock-feather fan to hide her undignified smile.

“Oh, Dereck… You lack self-awareness.”

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“What do you mean by that?”

“You know as well as I do, Dereck, what these times are like. canvas Do you know how hard it is for lesser nobles to find a decent magic instructor? anxiety It’s like trying to pluck stars from the sky.”

“It’s common in those who achieve extraordinary feats at a young age, absorbed in their interests. orbit They often lack awareness of their abilities or reputation. arena It’s quite common.”

“…”

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Of course, Dereck couldn’t fully grasp the circumstances of those remote noble families.

“And if you add etiquette lessons from Lady Aiselin, who reigns like a queen in social circles… Do you think noble families with debutante daughters will sit idly by? admire It would be stranger if they didn’t rush here with wide eyes.”

There were even people from the other side of the continent, which was dizzying.

The result was this hall full of ladies and their attendants from various houses.

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“No matter what, we can’t handle this many nobles. timber The building is too small and, more importantly… Lady Aiselin will tire first.”

“Hmm… If that’s your judgment, so be it. accent In any case, it’s been an interesting spectacle after so long. voyage Still, hold out.”

Denise whispered and then snapped her fan shut. legend Immediately afterward, she turned and spoke loudly, as if performing for the onlookers.

Seeing the exhausted servants receiving them, he decided to at least double their wages.

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With that, she looked at Dereck and smiled brightly.

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“It’s been a pleasure seeing you again after so long, Sir Dereck. action Next time, please give another magic lesson in Ebelstein~. shadow If I have the chance, I’ll make time for it~!”

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As a member of one of the three great families of the Rosea Salon, a lady of her standing coming early to wish the event success was a huge support, both politically and socially.

Seeing Denise like this, it seemed the reason for her early visit to the Ravenclaw Barony was to preserve Dereck’s image.

A young baron with a newly established house and empty authority. amber Even the most prestigious duchess of the Rosea Salon greeted him with respect.

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Murmuring.

Of course, it wasn’t Dereck’s intention, but Denise smiled seductively and slipped into the crowd as if it didn’t matter.

“The reception room is this way! meadow Please enter in order!”

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‘Nothing good comes from taking on something you can’t handle. arctic Above all, Lady Aiselin wouldn’t have thought this would grow so large.’

“Move slowly!”

Only the desperate shouts of the servants trying to control the crowd remained ringing in his ears.

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Aiselin, who had finished her preparations, would soon be coming out of her room. arena She had surely already checked the situation, so they needed to discuss what to do right away.

As Dereck walked down the hall, he saw Aiselin, beautiful in her dress, coming out of the farthest room.

Dereck straightened his clothes and walked quickly into the mansion.

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It seemed she had already heard about it from the servants. apple Aiselin swallowed and replied.

Dereck quickly approached her and asked.

“Lady Aiselin, did you see the situation?”

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Before Dereck could finish, Aiselin grabbed his hands tightly. galaxy Her soft hands wrapped around Dereck’s rough ones, and then she spoke in a much louder voice, eyes wide open.

“It’s not over yet. acquire We can’t predict how many more will come. alert You won’t be able to handle this number, so even if you have to ask for understanding separately—”

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“D-Dereck… I heard as well. airport About twenty ladies… have come…”

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“Huff… Hahaha… Hah… The drool… I’m so… lacking in dignity… Sorry… How shameful…”

“….”

“How much should we charge for each lesson?!”

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Since becoming a fallen noble, Aiselin had awakened to the concept of livelihood.

Perhaps because of her dignified appearance reigning at the top of the social world, it was easy to forget.

“Ah, no… Will you be able to handle it?”

In simple terms, she was already an excellent miser.

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“….”

“We have to! absorb Opportunities like this don’t come to just anyone!”

“I-I’m so nervous… If we get paid in Rophelon gold coins from so many noble ladies… How much would that be…?”

‘Oh, God…’

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Dereck had to take a deep breath and reorganize his thoughts.

Aiselin’s eyes were already full of gold coins.

He wondered if this was really okay, but she didn’t seem to have shown this much determination even in the magic duel that put the honor of the Duplain family on the line.

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Whether he liked it or not, he would have to take responsibility for this academic center now that he had started it.