How to Survive at the Academy Chapter 224

Poisoned Chalice (5)

The night of celebration was going on.

As night fell, firecrackers went off all over the school building, and campfires rose high in the student plaza.

In the main party hall of Ophelis Hall, talented musicians came and played, and the maids diligently prepared refreshments and were full of students chatting.

Faculty members also mingled with students at the stalls at the long-awaited festival, or enjoyed meals with lab assistants.

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

Like that, the night when Aken Island is colored by the heat of the festival.

– Sreuk, sreuk.

– Tak.

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

Few students went to the library during the festival, so the reading room was virtually monopolized.

After sweeping her chestnut hair upwards, she leans back in the reading chair and sighs.

I couldn’t even respond properly to Taylor who came to me with a worried face every time. Her apologetic heart welled up out of nowhere, but now there were more important things to do.

Leaving even the festival behind, stuck in a dark reading room and looking up records for days and days, I’m on the verge of losing my mind.

However, most of the records about Sylvania are already known. It is not possible to analyze Sylvania’s hidden intentions or eccentricities with only the information that can be read in the corner of the student library on the island of Aken.

Most of the records left by Sylvania are fragmentary, and many are passed down orally.

Although he wrote several books, most of them are either kept in the imperial library as national treasures or lost.

Trying to follow Sylvania’s footsteps with the information you can contact on the regular student line only feels like punching in the air.

A book written by Sylvania herself.

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

The treasure of the Sylvania Academy, ‘The Sage’s Seal’, left in the Trix Hall

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

‘Contemplation on Aspects and Magical Flows’ kept in the Central Archives of the Ecliptic

‘Introduction to Astrology’, which was written by the great wizard Glockt before he died without being able to finish it.

And numerous memo fragments found in a laboratory in Sylvania.

I think I can get a lot of information if I can access it, but… All of them are valuable heritages, so ordinary students cannot access them.

In the end, the information that Ayla can access is the ones that are open to the general public.

The things she listened to and recorded, and the research records that were officially announced.

If there was anything unusual or strange about those things, even if it wasn’t Ayla, the historians would have pointed it out right away.

“difficult…”

Ayla muttered that, and glanced through one of the stacked documents.

It was the contents of her speech in front of the public gathered in front of the imperial palace when her exile to Aken Island was decided.

– ‘everyone. I am a terribly extreme fatalist. I lived my life thinking that it is human duty to adapt to a given fate and find happiness in it.’

She is a girl who puts down everything she has accumulated and is banished to a secluded place on the southwestern edge of the empire.

However, there is no pessimism, disappointment, or frustration in the speech.

– ‘However, if the time comes to resist the cruel fate of the world… If the time arrives to struggle somehow from the promised catastrophe… then I have no choice but to put all my thoughts down.’

– ‘I’m going to Aken Island. However, I don’t think this is an exile. It’s just a new step forward to struggle against the fate given to me. There will be times in your life when you will feel as if a cruel fate is crushing you. There will be times when I feel like the world is training me and I fall into frustration as if life is walking on my feet. But don’t be too heartbroken!’

– ‘Because I will fight against destiny and win.’

It is said that the people of the zodiac felt the back of the great sage who left such meaningful words and left for the island of Aken as the appearance of a general leaving for the battlefield confidently.

At that record, Ayla frowned for a moment. At that time, Sylvania had already become the world’s foremost master of Aspect Magic.

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

After seeing a certain future through Aspect Magic, she continued research to resist from that future for a long time.

– ‘The flow of time is variable. By twisting and breaking the flow of magical power, it might be possible to resist the flow of the promised future. However, it is not easy to define the laws of areas that cannot be directly observed. First of all, it is impossible to conduct verifiable experiments.’

– ‘However, 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 a ‘variable’.’

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

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

– ‘A person from another world.’

* Greedy nobles. And a daughter sold as a concubine to such a person.

It’s a classic story now, so it’s an old story that goes round and round and feels fresh.

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

The story that our daughter was winning victories by beating the young nobleman-, in fact, was one of the well-known aristocratic toys- is replaced in an instant.

And crucially, the Failover couple don’t know the culture among the nobility. It was because he had lived in a corner of Toren Village’s ranch all his life.

“Well, basically, if you’re a duchess, you can easily handle this much. Yes? Senior Ed?”

What Lortel said is not true.

No matter how powerful he is, he must be cautious in his relationships with women. As they are in a position to have a great influence on the power structure no matter who they associate with, they are the writers who have several layers of safety in case they are caught even when they have one or two concubines.

An aristocrat who brought in double-digit women and enjoyed a judicial training was a existence that could only be seen hundreds of years ago.

In short, Lortel’s absurd story is a check to make the ignorant Fail Rover couple dumbfounded.

“are you kidding.”

Of course, there’s no way Ed Rosteyler would agree…!

When Ed squeezed the crown of Lortel’s head, she giggled ahaha and held the mug tightly to keep it from spilling.

“It’s embarrassing if you misunderstand, but I won’t do anything grandiose like that.”

Lortel, of course, did not think that such a ridiculous joke would work.

However, he was able to imprint it on the Fail Rover couple. It’s called ‘class gap’.

There is no change in the fact that Lortel Kecheln is also a commoner, but she is a person who has risen to the ranks of the powerful through her skills.

It is to emphasize that he is in a completely different position from those who simply feed sheep and feed cows in rural ranches, and at the same time, to clearly imprint how far away Ed Roth Taylor is.

If you’re a duke’s son, it’s not a big deal to pick up a few women and live with them if you set your mind to it. The way of life and way of thinking itself is completely different from that of common people.

The Failover couple also realized that fact, so they feel the difference in class once again.

“Is that so… is it…?”

“Don’t attach too much meaning to Lortel’s words.”

“Um… Then… We don’t even have a special relationship, but are you living together like this…?”

Ed Rosteyler was also speechless at those words.

Because… it’s the fact itself…!

A person cannot resist when hit with facts…!

Jenika Failover, who lives next to her openly, Lortel Kecheln, who built it as a villa but lives there, and Lucy Mayril, who tries to hide in Ed’s blanket and sleep with her whenever she sees a chance… On the surface, It’s nothing more, nothing less than a friendly relationship.

If you look at it objectively, isn’t it nothing more or less than trash walking a tightrope between the three of them.

Of course, Ed has some reason to defend himself.

It was Yenika who said that she wanted to come to the cabin because it was difficult to endure in the Dex building, and it was Lortel who bought the land and put up a villa on her own, and Lucy is trespassing at all.

Ed Roth Taylor… was just living a life of survival in a cabin camp. Whether it’s human relationships, future careers, or future work, what will he do once he finishes the scenario that is right in front of him and escapes from the threat of his 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 first time I possessed this body, I just went straight ahead without hesitation toward that goal that never changed. It means that he has been walking steadily towards a goal that is visible far away.

However, would such an excuse work?

“What the hell… How many people are you going to cry…!”

At the words that came out reflexively, Seila quickly covered her mouth.

It was a rude word in front of the person concerned. However, Ed’s behavior, like her enemy, made it jump out without passing through her brain.

“Ah, ah…! Sin, sorry! Master Ed!”

“Sayla! Think and speak!”

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

“I also apologize for my rude words, Master Ed! And I understand… that’s a man’s life!”

Orté suddenly began discussing his philosophy with a firm expression.

“It is a life of walking alone like a wolf in the meadow, settling down in a place you like. In the process, the countless dwelling places… wouldn’t it be an experience of becoming blood and flesh…”

“Honey, what the hell are you talking about! What are you talking about with your wife by your side?!”

“Uh, huh… uh, that’s true too… yes, first of all, I only have you, Seila, honey… Oh, don’t get me wrong…! It just means that I understand Ed’s life!”

“Ha, but… none of the others, but Yenika is involved! My daughter, Jenika, who won’t hurt even if I put it in her eyes!”

“That, that’s… definitely… yes…”

The couple in panic making a fuss among themselves seems to be unable to organize their opinions.

Ed didn’t know what to say either.

Speaking of Jenika Failover, which is the center of the topic, at some point, she was stuck in a corner of the camp and sat next to Merilda.

With her blushed face buried in her lap, she lamented over Merilda, who was reading a book.

“Hey. it’s meryl If I am ashamed of my parents… Am I an unfilial child…”

[I understand. ]

Yenika Failover was already knocked out.

In the end, it was Bell Maia who sorted things out.

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

In the process, he got involved with a lot of people, but it wasn’t as dark as the couple thinks.

Thanks to Bell’s unique calm and static voice, the Failover couple were able to calm down quickly.

Belle Maia’s specialty is calming excited people and calmly organizing the situation. Up until now, even Belle had been a little flustered, and her situation had been chaotic, but once she came to her senses, the rest was a breeze.

“So, don’t worry too much. The two of you head back to the visitor’s quarters to end the day. I will take good care of this.”

“Yes, yes… Lady servant. We made a lot of fuss. I’m also sorry, Ed.”

“You don’t have to worry too much about it. It was also an embarrassing situation.”

Ed treated the Failover couple with a gentle attitude until the end.

Even if you look at him, he doesn’t look like an idiot who irresponsibly harasses women.

In short, rather than being bound as a concubine to an aristocrat who reveals women, Yenica Failover is more like fighting alone on the love front like a mayhem.

Upon understanding that fact, the Failovers seemed to be in tears.

‘Yenika… What kind of fight have you been fighting…! Keeping it a secret from home, you’ve been fighting spiritedly with people like Elte Firm’s deputy owner and rare genius wizards in this faraway place…!’

Sayla felt the weight of that loneliness countless times.

That’s why, as a parent, I even think that I can’t stay still.

‘We Toren villagers can’t stay still…! For Ye Nika, who has been fighting such a lonely fight in a faraway country, she has to step out of her way…!’

‘Honey, when you return to the village, prepare a special countermeasure! The other villagers won’t let Jenika suffer alone on this distant Isle of Aken! Everyone gathers in the hall, puts her heads together and thinks of a way to help Yenica!’

She didn’t realize that it was like a death sentence for Yenika. Because her couple loved her daughter so much.

-Startle

There is a strange determination in the eyes of the Fail Rover couple looking at Lortel.

If it was for the sake of Yenika Failover, who monopolizes the love of Toren Village, the villagers might unite and decide to cut off the deal with Elte Firm.

The pride of Toren Village, the light of Toren Village, the dream of Toren Village. That was Yenika Failover.

‘Hmm…’

Lortel tilted her head as she watched the two make up their minds. I tried to make them realize the difference in class, but rather, in the eyes of Orté and Seila, the hostility towards Lortel flickers.

‘Maybe I should take a different approach.’

In any case, it’s rare to get to meet Yenika Failover’s parents in person.

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

Lortel smiled and talked to the two of them.

“It’s late at night, so let’s call a carriage. It’s quite a distance to the visitor’s quarters. Take the Elte Company’s wagon from the forest entrance.”

“No, that’s enough.”

Orte and Seila firmly rejected Lortel’s offer.

“afoot! I will go!”

After daring to say that one more time, she moved towards Yenika, who had been holed up in a corner into her own world.

Orté gets down on his knees, makes eye contact with Jenika, and whispers to his lovely daughter.

‘Yenika. I know the situation. You’ve been fighting a tough battle.’

‘Oh, Dad…’

‘I fully understand your feelings. Above all, that fire fox-like trader, Nari, is definitely too much for us. But… if the villagers all work together, the story will be different…!’

‘no no! It’s a request, so please don’t let the villagers know!’

‘I know your pretty heart that doesn’t want to bother the villagers… Jenika…! However, please understand our pain watching…! We only want you to do well…!’

‘It’s not that kind and good-hearted means…! I just don’t want to know. Please listen to me!’

‘Keuheuk… Honey… My daughter grew up to be… kind…’

‘I’m about to cry too. honey…’

Yenica was about to burst out of heat in her chest.

“Sir Lortel. We are uneducated and have nothing, so we are not fit for this high world. So, we will go our way.”

As if determined to do something, Ortega looked straight at Lortel and talked.

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

grumpy tone. A clenched fist. sharp eyes.

In a tone blazing with manly passion, Orté proudly declared to Lortel.

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

Lortel smiled as she looked at Orte.

“That… Lady Lortel might not be a worse person than I thought…??”

“I will, honey. I guess we are too prejudiced just because we are merchants. Aren’t all merchants greedy and only thinking about money?!”

“After talking, I thought my thoughts were much deeper?! You are also thinking deeply about the geographical advantage of Toren Village and the plan to improve the production structure of livestock products in the future. Also, he was quick to understand the trends in the Pulan region, and he certainly recognized his clients not only as workers who offered goods or products, but as partners who accompanied him on the business path…! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!”

The next morning, the Failover couple, who were eating at the student cafeteria with Yenika, had a hearty conversation.

“…mom and dad? what happened?”

“huh? Did nothing happen? Just in the morning, the chief secretary of the store came to the dorm and gave me some presents!”

“And they gave us a tour of the facilities around Aken Island, and also gave us a tour of the trading houses, maybe…?”

“yes. I thought the Elte store was just a miserable group that only wanted money, but it turned out that they were thinking about coexistence with the bachelor in a healthy way. He seems to do a lot of charity work and stuff!”

“It was to the point of feeling sorry for how politely the staff treated them!”

Orté’s boisterous laughter grew even louder as he slipped the delicious soup into his mouth.

“On top of that, he had a deep understanding of how arduous, variable, and yet full of romance it is to work on a ranch. Hey, should I say that it’s like someone who became an assistant manager at that age, the knowledge itself is different!”

“We promised to maintain the trade agreement with Toren Village, and to open more trades if the quality was maintained, maybe?!”

“Okay, everyone will love it when we go back to the village. Whoop whoop. Going back with such good news, your steps are already light…!”

“Mom… Dad… didn’t Lortel completely fall for her?!”

“Lortel! You should say Lord Lortel! How much are the gold coins of the Elte Company that flow into Toren Village every year!”

“I want to go back quickly and set up the ranch expansion schedule…! I never thought the time would come when I was looking forward to working like this…!”

What Yenica Failover overlooked was that Lortel was a person with a knack for bewitching people.

No matter how much he puts up a shield in his heart and grinds his teeth to oppose him, with just a few strokes of Lortel’s showmanship and cleverness, the wall in his heart will crumble.

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

Let’s imagine Lortel sitting by the campfire, sweeping down a mug and laughing…

Yenica suddenly lost her mind.

*”oh.”

It was Lortel, who was sitting by the campfire, sweeping down a mug and laughing.

Half a day was enough to win the hearts of a ranch couple from the outskirts of the country. If the original threat doesn’t work, it’s just a matter of turning the steering wheel in the opposite direction to appease it.

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

It’s been a while since I’ve had time to work at the store, so I thought I’d take Ed and enjoy the festival.

Lortel gave a startled voice.

The person I thought would never appear in the North Forest… went through the grass with the soldiers to visit Ed’s cabin camp.

“…why are you here?”

“Iknow, right. I didn’t expect to see you in a place like this.”

Ed Rosteyler is out by the river checking his fishing nets.

While he was away, what appeared at the camp was… a person who didn’t fit in at all with this camp full of life.

The first princess of the Chloe Empire.

It was Selaha Einir Chloe.