5 Reasons
The Battle Festival ended with the victory of the seniors from Class 3A.
It seems to be a yearly tradition for Class A members to make it to the top ranks.
There were no further movements from the suspicious woman who appeared before Raze, possibly because intrusion without the use of forbidden techniques was impossible.
As regular classes began, Raze focused on her studies while living her school life moderately.
She had grown accustomed to Centrior, so aside from game events, her days were mostly uneventful.
After classes, it was customary for Folia and Carne to either return to the library or their dorms.
However, one recent change was,
“Raze-chan, I’m going to the chapel.”
“Take care.”
Folia stopped writing letters in the morning and started frequenting the chapel.
Watching her cheerful stride, Raze smiled softly.
The reason was simple: Folia’s admirer, Zell-Ille Mordiel, had started working at the chapel as a clergyman.
Don’t understand?
Honestly, Raze didn’t either.
Could it be that just because Folia is cute, she’s now attending the school…?
The power of love is terrifying. It reminded her of some prince from somewhere.
Lord Mordiel was naturally handsome, already garnering a fan club. Folia seemed unaware but showed signs of jealousy.
While she visited the chapel like this, Raze believed she had nothing to worry about because Mordiel had undoubtedly come this far for Folia.
Carne was on a lovey-dovey date with Ruben, so as Raze walked alone down the corridor, she sighed softly.
“Ah… I still haven’t grasped anything… It’s almost scary how peaceful it is right now.”
Raze still hadn’t found any clues about the culprits who had tried to kill her.
Having such a passive mission was rare.
There was just too little information.
Although it was highly likely that the Empire, which had been developing magic, was involved because of their use of forbidden techniques, there was no further information.
The enemies seemed skilled and hadn’t revealed themselves.
It was still unclear whether she was attacked because she was an obstructive presence in the otome game’s progress or because of she’s the “Wolf-Fang” from the military.
Despite living in a world with magic, Raze wished someone could find something. But since Chairman Harrens was also working on it, she couldn’t make a fuss.
As she walked back to the dormitory alone, she glanced up at the snow falling.
Then, she noticed a male student practicing swordsmanship in the training ground.
“Isn’t that Ian? Impressive for training in the snow.”
Seeing Ian practicing, Raze sensed a certain urgency and stopped in her tracks.
The season had quickly turned to winter.
In a month’s time, the winter tournament would begin. Ian was probably training for that.
Even the enjoyable school life was coming to an end.
Feeling a bit lonely, Raze continued down the corridor with a melancholy air.
“Excuse me, you there.”
“Yes?”
Raze, who was walking dejectedly, was called out by a strong voice.
There stood a sparkling young lady who had customized her uniform to look like a dress. Several other girls were behind her, giving off a vibe akin to villainous noble daughters.
(Eh? Villainous noble daughters?)
Raze had a bad feeling.
“I can’t bear it anymore. Just because you’re a scholarship student doesn’t mean you can get ahead of yourself, commoner, right? Lady Carne ‘s kindness towards you is out of pity. If you’re smart, shouldn’t you understand that much?”
(…Whoa)
Raze was dumbfounded by what was happening in front of her.
She never thought she’d get involved in something like this. She thought it was only a thing in manga.
‘Could it be that I’ve been promoted to the heroine position?!’ She found herself slightly pleased at the thought.
“This is a noble academy, Centrior. Isn’t learning about your place part of your education, commoner?”
‘Sorry. Even though I’m hiding it, I’m an honorary noble.’ Swallowing the words “honorary noble,” Raze listened quietly.
Is this really the backlash from the otome game?—
“Are you listening?”
“…Yes. It’s true that I may have been relying on the generous Lady Morthens. However, since she acknowledges me as a friend, I cannot simply ignore her.”
“Wh-What insolence!”
(These sheltered young ladies are always so difficult to deal with.)
To ensure the target’s attention didn’t shift to anyone else, Raze deliberately responded provocatively.
If this were an event that was originally supposed to happen to Folia, she had an obligation to take her place.
While being bullied wasn’t enjoyable, having been through various things during her time in the military, she was somewhat used to it.
“Let me teach you about the difference in status!”
The young lady left those words and dispersed. It was troublesome to wait around in the cold.
With this, starting with Chiffon Tim Rothm from Class C, Raze would receive harassment, but they were all cute tricks that made her laugh.
Harassment like damaging common belongings couldn’t be done because she didn’t carry her belongings because of teleportation magic, and even if they to bump into her and tried knock her down, Raze is military personnel, so she wouldn’t flinch.
“What’s with you! Geez! Peasants!”
Today, as Raze continued to ignore the harassment, she heard Chiffon lament behind her.
She seemed to be working hard, but she seemed pitiful.
“Scholarship student.”
As she walked, Addis, who had spotted Raze, called out to her. He was the only one who still called her a “scholarship student”.
“What is it?”
“His Highness was looking for you. He seems to want to ask about the scenario again.”
“Understood. Thank you for letting me know.”
Having reconciled with Ruben, Raze had started providing information.
He was a strong man who used the information he obtained to flirt with Carne , so Carne must be having a (happy) hard time.
“So, what about them?”
Addis gestured with her eyes behind her.
“Ah, they’re young ladies who have been teaching me about the social hierarchy.
Raze replied to Addis with a smile.
She hadn’t particularly expected him to do anything for her.
Addis had gotten used to this attitude, but she couldn’t shake off his dissatisfaction with Raze’s recent loss in the tournament.
“As a special student, if you show your skills, won’t they shut up too?”
“It seems like status has nothing to do with ability.”
Even in the military, there are nobles who compete, knowing that she holds the title of “[Wolf Fang].” Those who don’t know the scene tend to do so even more.
Then, when Raze left the scene, Addis had a thoughtful expression.
(Why does she always seem so composed?)
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She says, “They’re teaching me about the class society, the young ladies. It’s very informative, so don’t worry about it,” but that basically translates to being harassed.
Recently, it seemed that the girls from class C had been wandering around Raze.
Until he overheard the conversation just now, Addis hadn’t even realized the possibility that Raze was being harassed.
From her wording, she may have been subjected to words that weren’t exactly pleasant for quite some time. Perhaps even more than that…
The biggest problem is that Raze never says anything. She’s fine with it.
She’ll probably just put on a nonchalant face and somehow deal with it without anyone knowing.
Addis understands that.
So, it’s not cute. It’s not fun.
–Then what should I do?
Thinking of that girl who said not to worry, Addis ponders.
I think it comes from a little sense of rivalry he has for Raze, whom he respects.
he doesn’t like the idea of the girl being harassed, but he hated not noticing it even more.
With a determined step, he returns the heel and walks in the same direction where the chiffons disappeared–.
“Hey, you guys.”
“A, Addis-sama!”
Chiffon was thinking about how to break the nose of that special student when Addis called out to her and her face lit up.
“What’s the matter?”
Chiffon was approached by Addis, who seemed to be within her reach but was not, which is the best way to describe it.
Chiffon’s gloomy mood lifted.
There’s no way she wouldn’t be happy.
Brushing her hair behind her ears, she looks up at him slightly.
Addis smiled.
“–It’s embarrassing to use status as a shield to bully someone just because you envy them, right?”
“A pause.”
At the words he uttered, Chiffon and her entourage froze.
“Right?”
Although Addis’s face, with its emphasized tone, was smiling, his silver eyes were not smiling at all.
The young ladies turned pale and nodded silently.
“If you understand, that’s fine. Study governance, and do your best.”
With a smile tinged with darkness, Addis passed by them.
The left-behind chiffons trembled all over. They also understood that it was not because of the cold.
An overwhelming pressure that they could never have imagined from the usually gentle him.
a man of excellent character, Addis, who is the son of the prime minister who governs this country, made the chiffons realize their fear.
At the same time, they gradually understood how shameful it was to be told to “study and do your best” and what they had been doing.
“……Let’s, go back.”
“Yes……”
The disheartened girls then turned their feet towards the classroom where they could see a flower field.
Upon opening the large door, the distinct smell of paint filled the air.
“Oh, welcome.”
“Miss Shina…”
“What’s wrong? You both look so down.”
There, surrounded by numerous canvases and sculptures, was the art room.
Shina Wake Ablo, the art teacher, greeted the disheartened girls.
“Tell me about it. I only warned that commoner scholarship student, but I got scolded by Lord Addis.”
Chiffon sighed, pouring out her feelings.
“Is that so? He probably felt that as fellow students in this academy, he should treat commoners equally.”
“…Yes, I suppose so.”
Ablo patted Chiffon’s head.
“But that’s just within this school. Chiffon, you were merely trying to instill a sense of status as a noble. You didn’t do anything wrong. Maybe you weren’t understood this time, but the time will come when you are. Don’t be too disheartened.”
With Ablo’s gentle smile, the girls began to calm down.
“Shall we have some tea? I just bought some delicious sweets.”
In the quiet art room, Ablo comforted her students.
After seeing off Chiffon and the others as they returned to the dorm with smiles on their faces, she resumed working on her painting.
“It’s still going to take some time…”
Ablo’s murmurs faded away without being picked up by anyone.
T/N: seems like Raze is taking over Folia-the MC role, will other capture target get captured by her?
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