Chapter 196

I knew it would be like this (4)

You can’t survive in this harsh world with magic skills alone.

The day I succeeded in mastering high-level magic for the first time. This is what Traceyana thought when she returned to the dormitory and looked at the moon alone.

High-ranking explosion magic ‘Destruction’.

The huge explosion, created by pouring out all the magical energy that had been concentrated for several days, destroyed all the barrier ceremonies that the professors had created in layers for safety.

Due to her achievements, Traceiana rose to the position of head of the Ministry of Magic and received praise from all of her classmates.

“...”

However, in the field of magic, there is Lucy Mayril, a genius sent from heaven.

As long as you live at the same time as her, becoming the best in the field of magic is something that can never happen.

I had no desire to be the best.

In any case, the geniuses who are at the forefront of their times are of different races. During her four years as a student at Sylvania, Tracyana felt that wall more clearly than anyone else.

This isn’t just Tracyana’s story.

Current Sylvania 4th grade senior trio.

Combat Department Chief Dyke Elphelan.

Ministry of Magic Chief Traceiana Bloomriver.

Dorothy Whitefeltz, Chief of Pensions.

The impression of the 4th graders at Sylvania Academy, represented by these three people, is... a gathering of ‘normal’ students.

The current 12th grade generation, referred to as the ‘golden generation’, is completely different from the 3rd grade generation that produced bright students such as Yenica Palover, Ed Ross-Taylor, and Drake Atalanta.

These criminals work harder than anyone else.

Tracyana cannot deny that ironic evaluation, which has both the meaning of praise and the meaning of insult.

Therefore, he does not try to define his value solely based on his magic skills.

Although he has risen to the position of head of the Ministry of Magic, which is difficult for anyone to achieve, he never thinks that the position of head is everything to him.

It may be a dream position for some, but for Tracyana, it is nothing more than a process she must go through.

It is now the second semester of the fourth year. It’s time to look forward to graduation.

Graduation is a new beginning. You cannot progress further if you are always satisfied with the position of top undergraduate student.

Life after graduation.

Since this is the time when it becomes noticeable, Tracyana does not always act hastily.

“...”

In the quiet environment of the private room of the Ofilis Building, Tracyana closed the book on elemental science.

A quiet and peaceful sight. The time when the afternoon academic schedule is over and everyone is relaxed in the relaxed atmosphere of the evening.

The leisurely sight of early evening seen outside the window will no longer be visible after half a year.

Your life as a student is over, and now it is time to return to the Bloomriver family and work at the forefront of magic research. You will probably have to live fiercely.

Traceiana looked through the letters in the drawer that the matriarch, Senir Bloomriver, had sent. I still cherish the dream of becoming the next leader of the Bloomriver family, following in the footsteps of her, with whom I had been in close contact throughout my undergraduate career.

A tomboy, troublemaker, problem child.

The Bloomriver family is full of such people and has always been treated as a heretic. At least the Anniston family was comparable to the troublemaker temperament of the Bloomriver family.

In an environment full of such incidents, Tracyana, despite her serious and calm temperament, was always treated as an outsider.

Still, I wasn’t alone.

The first rational and realistic head of the family to be born there... Senir Bloomriver.

Thanks to her, the Bloomriver family has barely lost its reputation as a prestigious family.

And the person who was most deeply influenced by Senir was Tracyana Bloomriver.

“Tanya Ross-Taylor and Ed Ross-Taylor...”

Recently, along with the imperial power, there are signs that the power structure among the noble families is also changing noticeably.

The head of the family, whom she greatly admired, Senir Bloomriver, seemed to have placed a bet on the Ross-Taylor family in this reorganization of the power structure.

– ‘Tanya Rosstaylor has a fun plan. I plan to stick with that side.’

Student body president Tanya Rosstaylor returned to Sylvania just in time for the start of the semester.

Her actions have been of interest to many people. At first impression, he seemed like a sharp and ambitious person... but lately he seems noticeably tired and has been grumbling and sighing more.

Although she seems to have lost some venom, Traceiana’s eyes show Tanya’s inner strength, which has not lost her strength.

– ‘Maybe the powerful families of the empire will split in half and a fight will break out. When that time comes, it will be difficult if we don’t come out on the winning side. So, Tracyana. Make sure to stick to Los Taylor while nothing has happened yet.’

Sinir’s advice always gets to the point.

It was as if he was reading Tracyana’s mind as she was planning her life after graduation.

– ‘Even after everything is over and you have to pretend to be an ally, the wall in your heart won’t be broken down. If you truly want to keep in step with them, when they are at their weakest and most insignificant... only then can you maintain a long-term exchange relationship.’

What did Senir Bloomriver see in the Ross Taylor family?

I don’t know now, but I have no intention of doubting her insight.

In fact, Tracyana also became acquainted with Ed Rosstaylor and did quite well with his request.

Although it felt like they were put together because of the accident that happened to Patricia, it is good news that a connection has been created with the Ross Taylor family.

“...”

Traceiana put down Sinir’s letter and looked out the window as the sun was setting.

She has become infinitely more realistic since attending Sylvania, and her eyes are still calm.

“You can’t survive in this harsh world with magic skills alone.”

I’m thinking about saying the words I’ve said over and over again.

Tracyana, the senior who all 4th year Ministry of Magic students look up to. Even she felt the barrier to true talent while attending Sylvania.

Because of that, I ended up being somewhat pessimistic and realistic... but I’m not the type of person to get frustrated.

“Understand the atmosphere of conduct and... network.”

I don’t know how the empire’s aristocratic power will move, but in the end, the key is who will stand at the top in the end.

Only by discerning them well and betting on them can you survive in the rapidly changing world of nobles.

If Senir Bloomriver bet on Ross Taylor, Tracyana will just do her best in her position accordingly.

It would be difficult to get close to Tanya Ross-Taylor, the student council president, as we are in different grades and have no common point of contact... but Ed Ross-Taylor is completely different.

They are close in school, they are familiar with each other, and they even have the advantage of being a senior at the Ministry of Magic.

It is best to help him as much as possible or accumulate debt while he is still weak. This is probably what Sinir hopes for.

The key is to continue our friendly relationship with Ed Rosstaylor.

That is an investment in the future.

It was a moment when I nodded, keeping that policy in mind.

– Boom!!

“sister...!”

The tomboy younger sister, Patricia, burst into Tracyana’s door.

Tracyana looked at the door angrily.

Patriciana, whose hair was covered in leaves, probably from a walk in the forest just moments ago, spoke cheerfully.

“Success! Success! Clinical trial...! Didn’t I say yes?!”

“....what?”

“It definitely worked! That’s amazing!”

The ominous feeling I had felt earlier had indeed become reality.

“It looks like the effect is greater than I thought! I secretly gave it to you... and there was definitely a clinical response...”

“Are you really crazy, Petrin?! Did you really use that on people?!”

“Oh no... Just a small amount... I just wanted to see if it worked...”

“Did you get my permission?!”

First, Tracyana put the books and letters into a drawer and then asked Patricia in a stern manner.

“This . What is this...?!”

“...”

“This could definitely be a bit dangerous...?”

Although he could see through Ed’s inner thoughts to some extent, saying it out loud like this definitely has a different destructive power. In the first place,

Lor Tell is surprisingly not immune to being attacked openly.

He can’t get used to Ed’s way of treating him with infinite gentleness, as if he were drunk. Even the idiomatic expression “sweet” is not enough. The once

blunt person shows his sincerity. The gap that comes from the act of giving. It is not easy, even for Lortel, to handle that destructive power.

From Ed’s point of view, there is no time to just talk in circles. However, for Lortel and Jenica, the meaning of approaching was completely different.

The feeling . It’s so much more than this good thing!

Was favor... this heavy...!

“...”

“...”

For a moment, Yenica looked at Lortel with half-moon eyes open. Just

like that just now . Lortel, who had been interrogating Nica, also averted his gaze this time as if embarrassed.

“Ed, he has to go to bachelor’s classes tomorrow as well. What should I do...”

“If he’s in such a painful state, it’s probably right to take a break from bachelor’s classes.”

“That’s right, but... It’s not just the academic schedule... Plus, there’s a schedule to go to Cleric’s Monastery with the saint...” ”

...Huh? Cleric Monastery...?”

Lortel couldn’t believe his ears when he heard those words.

Lortel was much more well-versed in world news than Yenica. Of course, he knew to some extent about Cleric Monastery, the holy site of the Telos Church. I know.

It’s the first time that Ed has been taken to the famous Geumnam area... but I think it would be possible for Saint Clarice to do so.

The only thing I’m worried about is...

“As it is... I’m going to Cleric’s Monastery. “..?”

Ed is a boy who is always rational and calm, and who never shows signs of causing unnecessary trouble. His behavior is perfect as well.

However, he feels unnecessarily sweet and kind as he feels he has no time to control himself. ... If you go to a place like Cleric’s Monastery, a major disaster will occur.

However, Saint Clarice’s authority is sky-high within the Church of Telos.

If it is a schedule she has set herself, it cannot be easily broken.

“... ”

The color began to drain from Lortel’s face.

Yenica, who did not know the context, tilted her head with a puzzled expression, but Lortel calmly regained his senses.

“For now, until senior Ed somehow overcomes the drug’s energy . “I guess I need to protect him by my side.”

“Uh, yes... I agree with that...”

“Then, if possible, it would be better to have him stay at a commercial facility. The medical facilities are well-equipped and there are many medicines, and if you search through the inventory carefully, you might be able to find a medicine that can neutralize the reagent ingredients.”

Lor, who naturally tried to take Ed to the business building by following a logical and clean flow. It was a tell, but...

“That’s not possible...! Anyway, lying down and resting in this familiar environment will be better, and you can find medicinal ingredients even without Ed...!” ”

But if it’s still possible...”

“Oh no...!”

Yenica shook her head at Lortel’s opinion. I shook it.

Anyway, there is no big difference whether I rest at the camp or at the store. In fact, it is highly likely that the camp is a more familiar environment for Ed.

In that case, I would like to avoid a situation where Ed, who is in a strangely sentimental state, is left alone with Lortel.

“Besides... it’s not a good environment to meet more people than necessary...! It’s better to rest alone at camp! Ed wouldn’t want to appear in front of others in this state...!” ”

...”

“So... it’s best to stay in a place where someone you can trust... that’s right, someone who isn’t dangerous can protect you by your side! ”

Yenika raised her voice while saying that.

Looking at her red face and her snoring... Lortel naturally retorted.

“I’m sorry, but right now, Yenika looks like the most dangerous person... !”

“me? Me?!”

“Can you say no?!”

“It can’t be...”

It can’t be... It’s not impossible...!

Even in a situation like this, my mentality is such that I can’t lie and say it’s not like that. I feel resentful. But what can I do? It’s the Yenica Palover...

“It’s not impossible, but I want you to know that just because it doesn’t exist doesn’t mean it can’t be dangerous!

” see! You’re trying to explain it away with something incomprehensible again!”

Lortel also started raising her voice. It’s rare to see her, who was always calm, speak so sincerely.

“Keuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

too . Ed, who was sitting on a stump and pressing his temple in front of the campfire, was moaning even deeper.

After a moment of silence, Jenica and Lortel looked at each other again and calmly composed themselves. It was not the time when they were having a disagreement.

“Uh, anyway... if Lortel and I can’t do it, shouldn’t we find another trustworthy third party?”

“What time is it ? Do you have that kind of time? I’m not sure if there’s such a person.”

“But... I can’t just leave Ed like this...”

It was a moment where I was wrapping my head around thoughts for a long time.

“... What’s going on with you two?”

The relief pitcher said. Should I say that

the person who both Yenica and Lortel trust and who they can trust to entrust Ed to... fell from the sky.

“...”

To find Lucy, who didn’t come back even though it was almost bedtime. Did she come?

Or did she come to take care of Lortel’s villa according to a contract?

Chief maid Bel Maia, who had taken time out of her busy schedule to come to the camp, had just come out through the bushes carrying a bunch of discarded clothes for mending practice.

Oh . It looks like he came to stop by the camp after finishing his daily routine to some extent at the Phillies building.

He said he would send a staff member, but he brought his own clothes, which is truly Belle Maia-like.

“...?”

The two people looked as if they had seen their saviors. Belle couldn’t help but have a puzzled expression on her face, even if only for a moment.

*

“It looks like the Rosstaylor family, the Bloomriver family, and the Calamore family will stick to Princess Fenia’s side.”

Northeast of Cloel’s Imperial Palace. Rose Palace 2nd Wing Princess Persica ‘s private room.

“It appears that the Elphelan family, the Whitefeltz family, and the Nortondale family will stick to Princess Selaha’s side.” A

man who serves as the leader of the Imperial Knights. The man boasts a tall stature with a long beard. He is a man who makes everyone in the imperial family bow their heads when they say his name.

Only the royal family can not be discouraged by the man’s authority.

And as if to prove that fact, they leave the man behind and leave the large building in the main building of the Rose Palace. The girl looking up at the landscape painting had her head erect.

It was a landscape painting painted by an artist from the Pulan region who depicted the majestic appearance of the Imperial Palace of Cloël. The

description was so detailed and beautiful that the eyes of Persica, who had seen quite a few works of art, It almost looks grand.

“Princess Fenia and Princess Selaha are sharing the support of quite a few influential people, so is it okay for us to remain silent like this? I dare to ask your opinion.”

Princess Persica quietly looked at the landscape painting. After looking at it, I immediately smiled.

“I think we need to look at the atmosphere a little more.”

Officials within the imperial family were all on edge due to the rapidly changing power structure.

Meanwhile, the strangely relaxed appearance of Princess Persica was making Knight Commander Dylux very uneasy.