Chapter 558: 13.56

Three days after Jean's seventeenth birthday celebration, a letter came to the Palace of Eau Saumont. Archduke Maximillien checked the sender and frowned when he saw that it was actually an invitation for Little Jean to enter the prestigious La Fleur Academy. 

Maximillien called Jean, who was sunbathing in his office balcony like no other, "Jean, come here."

"Yes, Big brother?" 

Jean tucked his shirt as he entered Maximillien's office. 

Maximillien could see Jean's chest when Jean was still buttoning the shirt after sunbathing, and he looked away immediately, "Wear your shirt properly! Why are you sunbathing in my office anyway?!"

"That's because your office is the best place to get morning sun!" Jean replied. He sat on the sofa and then asked, "What is it, Big brother?"

"There is an invitation for you to join La Fleur Academy. If you're ready with your magic aptitude, then you should join as soon as possible. You'll receive adequate training with your magic and academic knowledge about everything. Since I know you haven't done the homework I gave you yesterday."

Jean stiffened once his Big brother talked about homework or assignment. Because Jean never liked studying or doing assignments, so he just skipped it most of the time. He didn't even listen to his Big brother's scolding. 

"Besides, you need the Elder Magus to observe the unique magic that you have," Maximillien added.

"Okay, I will take the test!" Jean nodded excitedly. He had wanted to leave the Palace of Eau Saumont since he reached the teenage age. Not because he hated it here, but he also wanted to explore more and meet more people, more friends!

Maximillien was somehow annoyed by Jean's enthusiasm, "Are you really that eager to leave the palace? Did I ever mistreat you?"

[Well, you kinda did… for a good while, before I went inside Little Jean's body.]

"No, Big brother, I just want to meet more friends! I want to talk with many people!" 

Maximillien was still in a bad mood. He took a deep breath and informed Jean, "You should go tomorrow morning. Bring Wolf with you since he has a good magic aptitude. Both of you will pass the test, at least. You're not allowed to bring any guard or servant without magic aptitude in the Academy."

"Okay!" 

Jean knew that his Big brother was still sulking, so he took the initiative to jump at his Big brother on the chair and hugged him tightly, "Big brother is the best in the world~."

Maximillien was stunned, but a smile finally bloomed on his face, and he ruffled Jean's hair, "You really know how to be spoiled, Jean."

[Pupa: Ding! Maximillien Eau Saumont's Fatemeter increases to 60%.]

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Maximillien sent his little brother's carriage off from the Palace of Eau Saumont. Jean noticed that his Big brother was about to cry, so he said, "Don't cry, Big brother! I will visit often! It's not even that far!"

"W—Who's crying? You're crying, not me!" Maximillien defended himself.

After the carriage left the Palace of Eau Saumont, Jean sat comfortably inside the carriage, snacking on some cookies baked by the maids. Wolf, who also sat with him, asked his Young Master, "Young Master… Wolf… follows?"

"Hn? Of course! You will live with me as well!" Jean said. 

"W—Wolf… cannot read…." Wolf said, lowering his gaze in shame. It was his problem. Aside from his speech development problem, Wolf couldn't read a sentence consisted more than five words. No matter how hard Jean's tutor taught Wolf, he just couldn't read anything. 

"Hmm… I won't force you, Wolf. But there is a physical study to be a warrior or a knight in the Academy as well, as long as you can excel on that one, I think there's no problem."

"Okay…" 

Jean took out another cookie and then ordered Wolf, "Open your mouth…. Aaaaa~"

"Aaa…." Wolf obediently opened his mouth, and Jean gave one cookie for Wolf. Wolf munched it slowly, unsure of the intention of his Young Master.

"Relax, Wolf, everything will be just fine~," Jean said. 

Wolf was still worried that he would disappoint his Young Master, so he vowed to himself that he would give his best against anything the Academy had, as long as he didn't become a burden for his Young Master.

It took them about two hours until they reached La Fleur Academy gate. There were already other carriages lining up because it was the test week. Every nobles or peasant who had magical aptitude would be allowed to do the entrance test.

"Wow, look at all these people, Wolf! Look at that guy playing with water like Big brother!" Jean pointed at a young nobleman who practiced his magic.

"Oh, that one is playing with earth. Look at him shaping it into a clay doll!" 

Jean was awed by the lines of potential students practicing their magic for the test. His carriage stopped at a strategic spot specifically given for the Archduke of Eau Saumont, his Big brother. 

Wolf opened the carriage for Jean and then followed his Young Master, who strutted to the examination chamber. His Big brother already gave him a map, so he wouldn't be confused about where he should go next. 

Besides, he was an honorable guest because he was invited by Elder Magus himself. As long as he showed his status, he would steal the queue and do the test immediately.

[Pupa: Ah, the fresh smell of nepotism.]

[Hehe.]

Jean was busy reading the map to see what was around the La Fleur Academy until he stumbled upon a handsome man standing under a tree. He leaned on the tree trunk, stared at the La Fleur academy. He was probably the only peasant present here, simply from his modest clothing that didn't match the ones around him. 

"Wha! Matthew!" Jean cheered when he found Matthew also waiting for his time for the test.

Matthew was surprised when Young Master Jean suddenly came to him and hugged him tightly, despite so many nobles around them. 

"Y—Young Master—"

"Uwaaa, Matthew, I'm so happy that you decided to take the test! Now we can do it together!" Jean shouted, taking all the attention from his surrounding. 

Matthew was in a dilemma as he wanted to hug Young Master Jean's waist tight and smelled that intoxicating strawberry smell from Jean's hair. 

But he knew that they were in public, and he didn't want to shame Young Master Jean for hanging out with a peasant like him. Matthew had always refused to go with Jean in public because of their status disparity. 

Though… he still wanted that private date, which might never come true…

Jean ignored everyone around him and then grabbed Matthew's hand. Jean dragged Matthew despite his protest, "I will help you cut the line. It'll take a lot of time if you are taking a regular queue!"

"Don't worry about it. I'm the Young Master of Eau Saumont. I have the privilege! Let's go, Matthew!"

Everyone glared at Jean, who was so oblivious to his surrounding. They didn't dare to challenge the Young Master of Eau Saumont, but they secretly cursed him inside their hearts.

[Pupa: Ah, the fresh smell of nepotism.]

[You said it twice.]

[Pupa: I know, I just like saying it.]

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Author Thank you Note:

Thank you for reading and supporting Homewrecker System! I've removed the discount, but in exchange, I've reduced the privilege price and increased the privilege chapters for the highest privilege! 

Thank you so much for paying readers who keep supporting Pupa. You're the backbone of this novel because without your support, it'd be difficult to justify writing the Homewrecker system daily since the pirate site keeps increasing every day...

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With this, Pupa will work hard despite all the challenges! 

With Love - Pupa 

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