How to Survive at the Academy

Poisoned Chalice (5)

The night of the festival continued.

As night fell, firecrackers went up all over the school, and campfires went up high in the student square.

In the main party hall of Ophelis Hall, talented bands came to play, and the students were full of students chatting with refreshments prepared diligently by the maids.

Faculty and staff also enjoyed hanging out with the students at the long-awaited festivals, or having a meal with the lab assistants.

People from the school headquarters busy managing the festival, and student members also took turns to see the sights, and among them there were romantics who tried to bear fruit in their love thanks to this hot heat.

So, the night when Aken Island is dyed with the heat of the festival.

– Sreuk, Sreuk.

– Tak.

Ayla, who had been going back and forth to the library for a few days, rummaging through records about Sylvania, finally closed the book.

Since few students enter the library during the festival, they virtually monopolized the reading room.

She flicked her chestnut hair upwards once, then leaned her back on the reading chair and sighed.

He couldn’t even respond properly to Taylor, who came to him with a worried face. I felt sorry for myself, but now there is something more important.

After leaving even the festival behind, I was stuck in a dark reading room and only looked at the records for a few days, and I was slowly losing my mind.

However, most of the records about Sylvania are already known. It is not possible to analyze Sylvania’s hidden intentions or travels only with the information available in the corner of the student library on Aken Island.

Most of the records that Sylvania left behind are fragmentary and many have been passed down.

He wrote several books, but most of them were either kept in the Imperial Library or lost as the state treasures.

Trying to follow in the footsteps of Sylvania with information that can be accessed by general student lines only feels like punching in the air.

Written by Sylvania herself.

Or, you need a record left by someone who has personally met Sylvania.

Sylvania Academy’s Treasure ‘Sage’s Seal’ left in Trix’s Pavilion

Sylvania’s ‘Research Journal of Astrology’ left in the Imperial Library

‘Considerations on the Aspects and the Flow of Magical Power’ kept by the Central Archives of the Zodiac

‘Introduction to Apologetics’, in which the Archmage Glockt wrote while he was still alive and died without finishing it.

And countless fragments of notes found in a laboratory in Sylvania.

I think that a lot of information can be obtained if we have access to it, but… they are all valuable heritages, so the general students cannot access them.

In the end, the information accessible from Ayla’s point of view are those that are open to the general public.

Records of hearing and recording her remarks, and research records that were officially published.

If anything unusual or strange could be found in such things, historians would have pointed it out right away, even if it wasn’t for Ayla.

“difficult…”

Ayla muttered like that, and glanced at one of the piles of documents.

When exile to Aken Island was decided, it was the content of her speech in front of the crowd gathered in front of the Imperial Palace.

– ‘everyone. I am a terribly extreme fatalist. I lived my life thinking that it was the duty of man to conform to the given fate and find happiness in it.’

A girl who has put everything she has built up and is exiled to a secluded place on the southwestern edge of the empire.

However, there is no pessimism, no disappointment, no frustration at all in that speech.

– ‘But, if the time comes when you have to resist the fate of the vulgar world… If there comes a time when you have to struggle somehow from the promised catastrophe… then you have no choice but to put down all your thoughts.’

– ‘I’m going to Aken Island. However, I don’t think this is exile. It is just a new step to struggle with the fate that has been given to me. There will be times in your life when you feel like a wild fate is pressing you down. There will be times when I feel frustrated as if the world is training me and life is walking on my feet. But don’t be too heartbroken!’

– ‘Because I will fight fate and win.’

It remains to be seen that the people of the royal capital felt like a general leaving for the battlefield proudly at the back of the great sage who left for Aken Island with such meaningful words.

At the record, Ayla frowned for a moment. At that time, Sylvania had already become the world’s best master of star magic.

Ayla held her breath for a moment, then looked back at her research records that were made public.

After seeing a future through Aspect Magic, she continued her research to resist that future for many years.

– ‘The flow of time is variable. By twisting and breaking the flow of magic, he might be able to resist the flow of the promised future. However, it is not easy to define the law of a region that cannot be directly observed with the naked eye. Above all, there is no verifiable experiment.’

– ‘But one thing is certain: Aspect magic has the power to twist and break the providence of the world. Of course, it’s not easy. In order to break away from the prescribed flow of fate, it is necessary to create ‘variables’.’

– ‘Invoke variables that are not subject to this world, and forcefully twist and break the promised laws of the world and the flow to the fixed future. It connects the broken future, and forces the time that will no longer continue to be revived. To do that… it is also necessary.’

– ‘A prophet who knows the way the world will take and knows how to twist the direction of time by forcibly breaking the flow.’

– ‘One from another world.’

* A greedy nobleman. And the daughter who is sold to such a person as a concubine.

It’s a classic story that’s old enough to feel fresh because it’s not even classic anymore.

It’s not a far-fetched story for Bell Maia, who is watching the situation. Right now, his past history is not far from such a classic story.

The story that our daughter was winning and succeeding after beating the master of the aristocratic family was replaced by the fact that it was one of the well-known aristocrats’ playthings – in an instant.

Moreover, crucially, the Palerovers did not fully understand the culture among the aristocrats. It was because he lived his whole life in the corner of a ranch in Torren Village.

“Well, basically, if you are a master duke, you can handle this level easily. Yes? Ed-senpai?”

What Lortel said is not true.

No matter how powerful you are, you have to be careful with women. As the relationship with whom they hang out greatly affects the power structure, even if they have a lover or two, they put safety in place several times in case they get caught.

A nobleman who takes a double-digit woman and saves the state for education is something that can only be seen hundreds of years ago.

In a nutshell, Lortel’s absurd story is a check in to make the Fail Rover couple, who are ignorant of the world, confused.

“are you kidding.”

Of course, there’s no way Ed Roth-Taylor would agree…!

Edgar pressed Lortel on the top of his head, and she grinned ahahaha and held the mug tight so it wouldn’t spill.

“It’s difficult if you misunderstand me, but I don’t do such grandiose things.”

Lortel, of course, didn’t expect such a ridiculous joke to work either.

However, the Failover couple were able to imprint it with certainty. It’s called ‘disparity of status’.

There is no change in the fact that Lortel Keheln is also a commoner, but in any case, she is a person who has risen to the ranks of power with her skills.

This is to emphasize that the position is completely different from those who simply tend sheep and feed cattle on rural ranches, and at the same time, to clearly imprint how far apart Ed Roth Taylor is.

If the duke is a master, it is not uncommon to get a few women and live with them if you want to. The way of life and the way of thinking itself are completely different from those of ordinary people.

The Failovers also realized that fact, so they feel the difference in price once again.

“Is that… is it…?”

“Don’t put too much meaning in Lortel’s words.”

“Well… then… it’s not even a special relationship, are you living together like this…?”

Ed Roth-Taylor, too, is speechless at those words.

Because… it’s the fact itself…!

People can’t resist when they hit them with facts…!

Yenica Palerover, who lives next door, and Lortel Keheln, who is almost always resident after building a villa, and Lucy Meryl, who hides in Ed’s blanket and tries to sleep with her whenever she has a chance… Friendship is nothing more, nothing less.

From an objective point of view, it’s nothing more or less than just trash playing tightrope between the three of them.

Of course, Ed has some logic to defend himself.

Yenicago said that he wanted to come to the hut because it was hard to survive in Dex, Lortel bought the land and built a villa, and Lucy is trespassing at all.

Ed Roth Taylor… was just surviving in a hut camp. Whether it’s human relationships, future careers, or future work, what should you do once you finish the scenario you’re facing and get out of the threat of your life?

I want to get a diploma from Sylvania, get out of the life crisis that threatens the world, and live a life that is not ‘surviving’.

From the time I first possessed this body, I just went straight ahead without hesitation toward that goal that has never changed. It just means that you have been walking steadily towards the goal you see in the distance.

However, would such an excuse work?

“Hey… to make a few people cry…!”

At the reflexive words, Seila quickly covered my mouth.

It was a disrespectful remark in front of the party. However, Ed’s words and actions, like a woman’s enemy, came out without going through the brain.

“Ah, ah…! Sin, sorry! Master Ed!”

“Saila! You have to think and spit it out!”

“Oh yeah! Sorry! honey! I was… so embarrassed…!”

“I also apologize for the rude words and actions, Master Ed! And I… well understand what a man’s life is!”

Orte suddenly began discussing her philosophy with a firm expression on her face.

“It is a life of walking alone like a wolf in the meadow, and settling in a place you like. In the process, the countless dwellings that I have been through… all become blood and flesh…”

“Honey, what the hell are you talking about! What are you going to do with your wife next to you?!”

“Uh, huh… well, that’s right… Yeah, for now, I only have you, Sailah, honey… Oh, don’t get me wrong…! I just understand Ed’s life. What does that mean?”

“Ha, but… it’s not anyone else and Yenika is involved! Our daughter Yenika doesn’t hurt even if you put it in your eyes!”

“Well, that’s… sure… yes…”

The couple, who are arguing with each other and falling into a panic, seem to be unable to settle their opinions.

Ed also didn’t know what to say.

Speaking of Yenica Palerover, who is the center of attention, at some point, she was buried in a corner of the camp and sat with Merylda next to her.

With her blushing face buried in her lap, she laments at Merylda who was reading a book.

“Hey. Merylda. If I, my parents, are ashamed… Am I a disobedient person…”

[I understand. ]

Yenica Palerover had already been knocked out.

In the end, it was Bell Maia who settled the situation.

It is said that Ed Roth Taylor has been leading a wild life since he was excommunicated.

In the process, I got involved with a lot of people like this, but it’s not as black as the couple thinks.

Thanks to Bell’s characteristic calm and quiet voice, the Palerovers were able to calm down quickly.

Calming excited people and calming things down is Bellmaia’s specialty. Up until now, even Bell was a little embarrassed, so things went chaotic, but once she came to her senses, the rest was just a breeze.

“So, you don’t have to worry too much. The two of you will return to the visitor’s quarters to end the day. I’ll take care of this one.”

“Yeah, that’s right… Mrs. We were so fussy. I’m also sorry about Ed.”

“You don’t have to worry too much. It was a frustrating situation.”

Ed treated the Palerovers with a gentle attitude until the very end.

Even if you look at it, you don’t look like an idiot who stalks women irresponsibly as you can see.

In short, Yenica Palerover is closer to fighting alone on a love front that is like a chaos rather than being tied up as a concubine to an aristocrat who reveals women.

When they understood that fact, the Failovers seemed to have tears in their eyes.

‘Yenika… what kind of fight have you been fighting…! You keep it a secret at home, and you’ve been fighting with people like the deputy director of the Elte Company or a rare genius wizard in this remote land alone…!’

Saila senses the weight of that loneliness countless times.

That is why, as a parent, I even think that I cannot stand still.

‘Our Torren villagers can’t stand still…! Even for Yenika, who has been fighting such a lonely battle in a distant country, I’ll have to take my feet off her feet…!’

‘Honey, when you return to the village, take special measures! The other villagers won’t let Yenika suffer alone on this remote island of Aken! Everyone gathers in the hall, put their heads together and think of a way to help Yenika!’

I didn’t realize that that was the equivalent of a death sentence for Yenika. Because the couple loved their daughter so much.

-Startle

A strange determination stands in the eyes of the Failover couple looking at Lortel.

For the sake of Yenica Palerover, who dominates the town of Torren, the villagers may unite and decide to end the deal with Elte.

The pride of Torren village, the light of Torren village, the dream of Torren village. That was Yenica Palerover.

‘Hmm…’

Lortel tilted her head as she watched the two of them form a resolution. I tried to make the difference in class feel real, but in the eyes of Orte and Seyla, the hostility towards Lortel even shimmers.

‘I want to take a slightly different approach.’

After all, it’s not uncommon to meet Yenika Palerover’s parents in person.

You need to structure the situation to your advantage in some way.

Lortel smiled and spoke to the two of them.

“It’s late, so I’ll call the wagon. It’s quite a distance to the visitor’s accommodation. Take the wagon of the Elte Chamber at the entrance of the forest.”

“No, that’s it.”

Orte and Seyla flatly rejected Lortel’s offer.

“afoot! I will go!”

After daring to say that one more time, he headed towards Yenika, who is stuck in a corner and immersed in her own world.

Orte gets down on her knees and makes eye contact with Yenika, then whispers to her lovely daughter.

‘Jenica. I know the situation. You’ve had a hard fight.’

‘Oh, Dad…’

‘I fully understand your feelings. Above all, Nari, a trader like a fox, is definitely a burden for us. But… if the villagers all work together, it’s a different story…!’

‘no no! It’s a request, so please, never tell the villagers!’

‘I am well aware of your pretty heart, who doesn’t want to be a nuisance to the villagers… Yenica…! However, please understand our pain as we watch…! We just want you to do well…!’

‘It’s not like I have such a kind and kind heart…! I just don’t want to tell you. Please listen to me right away!’

‘Ahhh… Honey… My daughter grew up like this… kind…’

‘I’m about to cry too. honey…’

Yenika was about to explode with heat in her chest.

“Lortell Nari. We can’t learn, we don’t have anything, so we don’t fit into this high-class world. So, we will go our own way.”

As if he had decided on something, Ortega looked straight at Lortel and spoke.

“In the future, I may not be able to meet you with such a smile. We, our daughter, are precious.”

wretched fish. clenched fist. sharp eyes.

In a tone with a manly passion burning like a flame, Orte proudly declared to Lortel.

“No matter what happens, we will never give in!”

Lortel looked at Orte like that, and smiled softly.

“That… Miss Lortel may not be as bad as I thought…??”

“I will, honey. I guess we are too preconceived just because we are merchants. Not all merchants are greedy and only think about money, right?!”

“After we had a conversation, our thoughts were much deeper?! You are also thinking deeply about the geographical advantages of Torren Village and how to improve the structure of livestock production in the future. Also, he was quick to see the trends in the Pulan region, and he certainly recognized them not only as workers who offer goods or offerings, but also as partners who accompany them along the way…! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!”

The next morning, the Palerovers, who were having lunch at the student cafeteria with Yenica, talked ferociously.

“…mom and dad? What happened?”

“yes? Did nothing happen? Just in the morning, the chief secretary of the company came to the dormitory and gave me some presents!”

“And he gave me a tour of the facilities around Aken Island, and also gave me a tour of the commercial buildings, maybe…?”

“right. I thought that Elte Sanghoe was just a group of old-timers who only revealed money, but surprisingly, they were thinking about coexistence with academics. They seem to do a lot of charity work too!”

“How gracious the staff was, I felt sorry for all of them!”

As he put the delicious soup in his mouth, Orte’s loud laughter grew even louder.

“Besides, he had a deep understanding of how hard, variable, and romantic working on a ranch can be. Hey, should it be said that he is the person who became the deputy director of Hoeju at that age? The opinions themselves are different!”

“You promised to keep the deal with Torren Village, and to open up more deals as long as the quality is maintained, maybe?!”

“Yeah, everyone will love it when we go back to town. fu fu fu. To come back with this kind of good news, my steps are already light…!”

“Mom… Dad… Haven’t you been completely obsessed with Lortel?!”

“Lortell! It should be Lortel Nari! How much is Elte’s gold coins that flow into Torren every year?”

“I want to go back and set up a schedule for the expansion of the ranch…! The time will come when I can’t wait to work like this…!”

What Yenica Palerover overlooks is that Lortel is a man with a knack for bewitching people.

No matter how many times you set up a shield of your heart and grind your teeth to be hostile, with Lortel’s showmanship and stingy tongues, the walls of that heart will crumble.

The eloquence of a first-class merchant is at that level.

Imagine Lortel sitting by the bonfire, wiping down her mug and smiling.

Yenika just went crazy.

*”Oh.”

It was Lortel, who was sitting by the bonfire and smiling while sweeping away the mug.

It took only half a day to win the hearts of a ranch couple from the outskirts of the country. If the original threat doesn’t work, you’ll have to turn the handle in the opposite direction to persuade.

Capturing people’s hearts is not only possible in one direction. Lortel was a girl who fully understood that fact.

It’s been a while since I’ve been able to afford to work at the company’s side, so today I was going to take Ed and enjoy some festivals.

Lortel let out a startled voice.

The man who he thought would never appear in the North Woods… went through the grass with the soldiers to visit Ed’s hut camp.

“…why are you here?”

“Iknow, right. I didn’t expect to see you here.”

Ed Roth Taylor is about to go out to check fishing nets by the river.

While he was away, what appeared at the camp was… a person who did not fit in with this camp full of life.

The first princess of the Chloël Empire.

It was Selaha Einir Khloe.