Chapter 99: Power and Love (4)

Ellen had never changed that idea since childhood.

If one were to trace the journey of life, it would surely be the ever-ascending path of a hero.

Born and raised in a wealthy family, one would think there was nothing in the world that could obstruct her path, advancing in life without hesitation.

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They were all chosen people.

Although Aiselin of Duplain and Denise of Beltus seemed to have dispositions completely different from Ellen’s at first glance, when looking closer, there were strangely similar aspects in their way of life.

And, thinking that the outlook of other powerful families would be the same, sitting in the main seat of the Rosea Hall, she sometimes felt an affinity with the other two people.

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To live with that ambition until death could be said to be, ultimately, the reason for existing.

Blessed by everyone from birth, they would continue to reach the sky, carrying on the prestige of their families.

As they climbed higher and higher, they would come to possess even greater power.

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The days of walking among the clouds ended in an instant, and Aiselin, who had been considered a flower in the chamber, was suddenly thrown to the ground and rolled in the mud.

Except for a few lesser nobles who admired her character, everyone considered Aiselin a finished woman, and they pitied or mocked her as she wandered, trying to earn even a single coin.

The Duplain family, which had seemed destined to reign forever at the top of Ebelstein, faltered, and half of its members died, were injured, or left; the territory was reduced to less than half, and the high-ranking nobles despised or rejected them.

However, something happened outside Ellen’s conception.

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Aiselin, exhausted from searching all day for a place to borrow money, was resting in a corner of the hallway.

The place was the corridor of Elfontaine Hall.

“Lady Aiselin. alpha Are you all right?”

Ellen, who observed Aiselin closely, felt moved and approached her to ask.

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Her still-beautiful appearance was like the reincarnation of an angel, and her sleeves, rolled up with energetic air, remained as white and thin as before.

“Oh, Lady Ellen. attic Are you all right? advance What do you mean?”

And the smile she gave Ellen when she looked up at her did not seem much different from when she walked among the clouds.

“Simply… everything, everything in general.”

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The whole process had been a shock to her.

The fact that the Duplain family, which had seemed destined to rule the world forever, collapsed so suddenly meant there was no guarantee that Belmierd would not end up the same someday.

“Lady Ellen, your face is full of worry. anchor Your rose-like appearance will be ruined. arctic Do not worry. wizard Duplain only suffered a great misfortune from a series of unfortunate events, but the Belmierd family will never be dragged down by such a great disaster.”

Ellen, who had witnessed the fall of the Duplain family up close, could not help but have mixed feelings about Aiselin’s firm attitude.

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“Hahaha, don’t worry too much about me, Lady Ellen. adjust Although Duplain suffered greatly from being consumed by necromancy, it still maintains its lineage. accent Somehow, it served as a warning of how dangerous necromancy is, so perhaps it worked as an alarm to prevent something similar from happening in Beltus or Belmierd.”

“…I am not worried about the Belmierd family. orbit What worries me is you, Lady Aiselin.”

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“Thank you for worrying about me, Lady Ellen. canvas When we first met in Ebelstein’s social circle, we did not have a good relationship, but in the end, we became close enough to worry about each other. arch That in itself is also a great gain.”

The traces of her hard wandering all day through noble houses were evident.

Even though her own family was on the brink of collapse, this celestial girl had a heart to care for others.

Aiselin stretched out her arms and smiled brightly.

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As they observed Aiselin, not only Ellen but also all the noble ladies who passed through Elfontaine Hall could not help but feel strange.

“…”

“Lady Ellen, you are someone who loves power more than anyone and has a strong ambition to rise, aren’t you? arrow But my older brother always told me something. autumn Life is long and full of ups and downs, and one cannot always improve and improve without stopping.”

“I am not wise enough to speak of life with Lady Ellen… but even so, there are things that can only be understood when one goes through a situation like this.”

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Ellen suddenly wondered where that strength came from.

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She had faced a great trial that could have sunk her life into the abyss, yet she never erased from her face the same firm expression as always.

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“Lady Ellen, while navigating noble society and clashing with various enemies, surely there will be times when you stumble on a stone or face everyone’s doubts and ridicule. anxiety Even if it is not a crisis that shakes your life to its depths like mine, it could still corner your heart and mind.”

“…”

“Along the journey of life, there will be times when you stumble on a stone, or fall from a great cliff and crash to the ground. athlete While you roll in the dust and face everyone’s doubts and ridicule, it may seem that your life has ended, but only then do you begin to see things clearly.”

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“That is the moment to look around.”

“What does that mean?”

Aiselin clenched her delicate hand tightly and extended it in front of Ellen’s eyes.

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It might have been advice born of experience.

“When you feel that everyone is mocking you, and the world has abandoned you. armor When your closest friend turns their back on you, and the servant you trust the most shakes his head. absorb Even at the lowest point, there will be at least one person who will not turn their back on you. arrow Because Lady Ellen is a wonderful and precious person.”

This delicate girl, who bore on her shoulders the weight of a collapsing family, had gone through experiences since the Duplain disaster.

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However, she must have seen something on that thorny path.

“The journey of life is not just about constantly ascending. atom Only by wandering once along the thorny path can one truly know who one’s true people are.”

And there must have been someone by her side.

When everyone else shook their heads and turned away, there was a mercenary who tried to lift her by the arm.

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Duplain collapses miserably.

“The value of that experience is more precious than gold. adapt So I have no reason to be sad.”

“…”

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However, looking at this girl, it seemed that even that trial had some meaning. Visit indratranslations.com for more free chapters and updates. shadow Ellen did not know what to reply.

Magic and scholarship can always be learned if one finds a good teacher.

The only teacher who teaches that is this vast world with its relentless winds.

But where can the strength of the heart be learned?

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“Mmm…! shadow If we just fix the sign that is a little crooked, it is quite a decent building. abstract For something built in such a hurry, it is really well done!”

In front of him, a young woman wiping sweat with one arm at her waist always seemed to have stars shining in her eyes.

The garden of the Baron Ravenclaw’s mansion.

Looking at the first completed dormitory building, a refreshing smile spread across the face of the girl who had walked the thorny path.

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She had been constantly educated since childhood.

Only by being able to walk even a thorny path as if it were a flower path could one truly be called a flower of the chamber.

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When Dereck was led into Leonard’s private room, the sturdy young man personally carried the tea instead of letting a servant do it.

After placing the cup in front of Dereck, the latter glanced at it for a moment but didn’t bother to bring it to his lips.

“Thank you.”

“My sister Ellen is someone who will do anything for power. adjust There is probably no one in this Belmierd mansion who doesn’t know that.”

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“What do you mean by what? alien I’m not sure what you’re asking. anchor The Lady Ellen I taught was diligent and applied in everything.”

“You said you taught Ellen, right? harbor What was she like?”

“No, I should be the one grateful. admire For someone like me, who is still learning about the world, it is of great value to build a connection with a distinguished magic master such as Lord Dereck. arctic I appreciate your visit. arcade Hehe.”

Leonard, with his white hair falling in locks, sat down in front of Dereck.

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As a guest of the Belmierd family, Dereck didn’t need to get too involved in that matter. atlas However, Leonard seemed eager to convey something to him.

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“I see. advance But… you shouldn’t be so easily swayed by those appearances.”

There was a hidden intent in Leonard’s words.

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“I’m not sure which side of Ellen you saw, but I can’t say that showed her true nature. acoustic Ask any Belmierd servant. atomic No one in the world can match Lady Ellen’s endless greed for power.”

“…”

“I’ve known Ellen since childhood. timber She spent every day acquiring every skill necessary to seize power. adapt Sometimes she was diligent in her studies, sometimes she immersed herself in magic training… and other times she tried to master the art of deceiving or winning over people.”

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“I’ve spoken too harshly of my sister. abandon I worry that Lord Dereck may have a very poor impression of me.”

In situations like that, he always maintained a critical gaze, filtering the words he heard. adjust Leonard seemed to notice, for he smiled and eased the atmosphere.

Dereck listened in silence.

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— Leonard is cunning, skilled at winning people over, and an expert in intrigues and tricks. afford Don’t believe a single word he says. timber Hehe, hic.

Finally, Dereck let out a light laugh and replied.

It seemed Dereck remembered Linus’s drunken words, crying over the tavern table.

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With those words, they exchanged knowing smiles.

“Before getting to the main point, allow me to tell you why I wanted to meet like this. apple As I mentioned in my letter, I firmly believe that you, Lord Dereck, are an outstanding and promising individual who will leave a mark on the history of magic.”

“Don’t worry too much about that. crystal I heard that you, young master Leonard, abandoned the family’s prestige at a young age to go on pilgrimage, showing your deep faith.”

“My faith is nothing more than a gift from the god Ruelon. amateur It is not something worthy of praise.”

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“It would be a great loss if the path of such a promising mage were obstructed. Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com. arena That is why I hope you don’t get entangled in the affairs happening within the Belmierd family and suffer great harm.”

Leonard continued speaking without losing his sly smile.

“You are Ellen’s master and have shared a special bond with her. absorb It’s only natural that you’d want to defend her in the current situation.”

“What exactly are you trying to say?”

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“However, you must not defend Ellen hastily. acoustic If my prediction is correct, she will soon suffer a great downfall.”

Leonard looked at him with sincere concern.

“…”

It was clear that he had called him to persuade him.

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“…”

Leonard stood up, lowered his voice, and spoke with a serious expression.

“Listen well, Lord Dereck. altitude The beautiful image of her reigning in society as a noble rose is nothing more than a mask. armor Once you learn Ellen’s true nature, you’ll quickly realize that you’ve taken in the wrong disciple.”

“Do you know my older brother, Linus, who was once the heir of Belmierd?”

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The eldest son, who should have been responsible for the family’s future, turned out to be a complete wastrel, which deeply worried the Marquis of Belmierd and his senior servants.

Seeing him drink excessively, frequent gambling houses, and live as he pleased made one doubt if he was really a noble.

Linus, who abandoned such a position to wander, was truly an unusual case.

“One day, Linus suddenly abandoned all his rights as heir and began wandering the world. orbit It’s truly strange. auction What kind of position is that of Belmierd’s heir? armor It’s a role that makes you feel as if the entire world is at your feet, along with this vast mansion.”

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Leonard’s face grew even more serious.

“…”

“Ellen threatened and manipulated Linus by exploiting his weaknesses, expelled him, and usurped the position of heir in order to study necromancy. audit The evidence is now coming to light. abandon I can explain the details to you.”

“Why did Linus renounce it all and leave? arctic It was Ellen, our sister, who slandered him and drove him out of his position as head of the family.”

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In Leonard’s desperate eyes, he seemed like a meek lamb. abandon His history of turning religious and living a virtuous life didn’t seem like a sham.

“I’ve heard from the senior servants. afford They found traces of necromancy in Ellen’s room. admire And not only that, they are also investigating the mansion in Ebelstein, and it’s reported that they found corpse remains in the basement.”

“I know how hard it is to believe my words. beacon Lord Dereck, who has taught Ellen and seen her masked face, must have only seen her as naive and hardworking. antique But as someone who has been closer to her, I know well. audit You must not be deceived by that fox obsessed with power.”

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“Is that true?”

Leonard spread his arms and declared.

“It is the result of an investigation not only by our family, but also by the famous magical trace tracker, Advisor Revilton. auction It must be true.”

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“I already told you. orbit I firmly believe that you, Lord Dereck, will become an even greater master of magic. audit I’ve heard of your achievements and was amazed at how outstanding you are.”

“Why would you do so much for me?”

“…”

“You must make a wise decision, Lord Dereck. portal I beg you to take my hand. altitude I am willing to give you all my support to help you reach the level of a four-star mage. atom I promise to establish a closer relationship with the Ravenclaw barony and ensure that nothing obstructs your path to greatness.”

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“So, please, don’t act rashly or defend Ellen lightly, putting yourself in a difficult position. beacon I don’t ask that you believe everything I say. palette But I beg you not to jump to conclusions. voyage From your perspective, even I must seem like someone untrustworthy.”

Leonard’s words flowed so smoothly that it was hard for Dereck to interrupt.

His pauses, his intonation, everything made the listener easily accept his speech. canvas He was a natural orator, regardless of the content.

“My father often says gold and silver remain still, but exceptional talent disappears quickly. arcade I know how to recognize the value of talent. matrix If I can help it remain within Belmierd, it will surely be a great asset.”

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He didn’t try to win him over in one stroke, but respected his freedom of choice while gently sowing seeds of doubt.

“…”

Dereck stroked his chin and fell into deep thought. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com. accent Leonard waited in silence, convinced he had persuaded him.

“Your suspicion is natural, Lord Dereck. armor I won’t impose my opinion by force. silence But you must be cautious.”

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“So young master Leonard thought the same.”

Even though he couldn’t immediately see what kind of person Leonard was or what plots he was hatching, there was only one possible decision.

But Dereck didn’t trust him at all.

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He finally smiled.

That smile was like the one of someone plunging a dagger into the neck of a dying monster.

But Leonard couldn’t know.

Those who knew Dereck knew he didn’t usually smile like that.

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“It’s truly strange. artist While teaching Lady Ellen, there were moments when I felt chills or when everything seemed like a lie. auction I dismissed many things as mere discomforts, but it turns out they had a reason.”

“Exactly! adopt Lord Dereck has sharp insight!”

“Lord Dereck…?”

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“If you hadn’t called me, I would be in great trouble. armor I owe you a great debt.”

Dereck stood up and extended his arm to Leonard, his eyes full of distrust.

“Now that young master Leonard says it, everything makes sense. accent Certainly, Lady Ellen had many strangely suspicious aspects.”

“No, Lord Dereck. advance But… I didn’t expect you to trust me so easily.”

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“Are you not the lamb of the god Ruelon? atlas I too am a devout believer. alien A person capable of going on pilgrimage at your age would not slander others so lightly.”

“Young master Leonard is a messenger sent by the god to save me. autumn It is a blessing.”

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Ellen, who was in the annex garden, set down her teacup.

Their faces were heavy. album In the Belmierd mansion no one distrusted Ellen, which was why those clouded expressions were strange.

The senior servants who had investigated the traces of necromancy in her room had returned.

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The servants spoke in low voices before her.

“Lady Ellen.”

“Yes. ability With the help of Sir Loteil, a four–star mage from the outskirts, and Advisor Revilton, an expert in tracking magical traces, we have completed it.”

“Has the investigation concluded?”

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“From now on, it seems the house arrest will be reinforced. absorb Please, Lady Ellen, do not leave your quarters in the annex. harbor This report will soon be delivered to Count Belmierd.”

‘…They’re not giving me even a hint of the results.’

Ellen’s face hardened.

Thud, thud.

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Then the unexpected happened.

In that oppressive atmosphere, Ellen thought about how to punish her younger brother’s schemes.

Soon she was walking down the corridor under “escort.” artist In practice, it was no different from surveillance.

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The one who appeared from Leonard’s room with a satisfied smile was none other than Baron Dereck Lydorf Ravenclaw, the person she trusted more than anyone.

Creak.

“Then I will contact you separately.”

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The words urging her to keep walking didn’t reach her ears. arrow Leonard was coming forward from the other end of the corridor.

“What… what is this…?”

Ellen came to a halt, and so did the servants.

The two seemed to have already formed some kind of complicity.

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In that instant, time seemed to flow slowly.

Then he went on his way, leaving behind Dereck, who also passed in front of Ellen without reacting.

Why was Dereck in the Belmierd mansion? beacon And why was he speaking with Leonard as if they were allies?

As they crossed, Leonard met her eyes and gave her a faint, almost imperceptible smile.

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“Dereck! album Why are you in the Belmierd family…?”

But now he walked past without even reacting.

He had always answered her call. afford He had always been reliable.

“De… Dereck… Why… are you here…?”

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That frozen gaze left her breathless.

She called out again.

Then he briefly turned, and his eyes were cold, colder than she had ever seen them.

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That fact fell upon Ellen’s chest like an anvil.

It was, truly, a bolt from the blue.

Leonard had persuaded Dereck.