ALL NOVEL Chapter 56
That day, Finia was in high spirits from the get-go.
She combed and set my hair more carefully than ever.
The style was the same as ever with my sideburns tucked back out of the way. But when I touched it for myself, the softness was incomparable to the usual.
I wore a pure white shirt with the Magic Academys school badge on it and a dark blue skirt with a white stripe along the hem to go with it, along with a jacket of the same colors.
Finally, the whole ensemble was topped off with a feathered beret, and since I preferred showing very little skin, I wore knee-highs as usual.
Oooh, well arent you the spitting image of a new student.
Morning Cortina.
Cortina who happened to be passing by in front of my room decided to peer in and gave a thumbs up in approval.
Even she was dressed to the nines in a suit today.
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Thats right, today was the day of the school entrance ceremony.
Despite causing a ruckus during the academys open-house, I wanted to spend my days at the school inconspicuously studying.
If I wasnt careful and made too much of a mess, Cortina might start to pick up on my real identity.
Is it too late?
What is, Miss Nicole?
Um, its nothing.
If you stop and think about, I made a mess of things on the very same day I arrived in the city, theres no way I can stay inconspicuous towards Cortina.
I sighed and headed for the entrance. Cortinas house was designed such that you had to take off your shoes at the entrance.
I changed into a pair of sturdy boots at the door.
Today, Ill head out to meet Michelle first.
Since shes a hunters daughter, she usually starts her day early, the complete opposite of my oversleeping self. Because of that, its become the norm that she usually comes to meet me first
Alright, I exclaimed while slapping my cheeks to psych myself up for the day.
And as I opened the door, who were there but Michelle and Letina.
Ah.
Ah, morning Nicole! Youre early today!
Good morning to you. How rare of you to be up this early.
Morning. Looks like you guys beat me again.
That last bit was supposed to be a mutter to myself but I could hear a quiet pff behind me coming from Finia.
When I look behind me, she turned away in a hurry. The fact that she can laugh at me like that shows just how close weve gotten. With Finia in check, I turned back to Michelle and Letina.
Cortina who was a teacher should also be heading out with us, but she has yet to come out.
Wheres Cortina?
Seems she has a small errand to run, shell be a little late.
Hm?
Well, even among the faculty, shes a bit of a special case, so Im sure shes quite busy.
Like that time with the apprehension of the kidnappers, she might be involved in something involving the towns public order.
In any case, please take care, Miss Nicole.
Yeah, Ill see you later.
Even if you see something strange or unusual you absolutely cant do anything about it you hear?
I got it.
Even if you look at a villain, you cant go charging at them ok? Also, please dont take any detours through the back streets.
I wont, I wont.
Do you have your handkerchief? Also
Finia, shut it.
I knew she was prone to worrying about me, but it seemed to have gotten worse since the kidnapping incident.
It may be a bit mean, but I decided to cut her off and head to school.
Michelles going to be attending the Adventurers Support School, so well be splitting up before going in, but her school building was right next door, so we would have plenty of time to meet with each other.
When we got to the school grounds, it was pretty noisy inside.
I thought it was just the result of it being the day of the entrance ceremony, but it wasnt. Everyones gaze was clearly pointed at us.
Then it hit me, Oh, Letina is a marquess child.
Dont even go there, this is about you.
Previously during the open house, Letina let slip that I was the heros daughter to avoid some unnecessary trouble. Its that kinda thing.
What a pain
What are you on about now? Being those two great heros daughter, shouldnt you be used to this?
It wasnt like this in the village.
In the first place, I never carelessly wandered around outside there, so I never had everyones attention focused on me like this.
But well, the rumors didnt just stop at the incident from last time.
Hey, is that?
Silver hair and heterochromia, theres no doubt.
After being shoved, she let the other guy off with just an apology.
On the contrary, didnt you hear? The guy seemed to have tried making her grovel at his feet right before.
Seriously? Its as if she were the second coming of the saint, isnt it.
Crap. I was just trying to avoid any more trouble, but it seems that my habit has started some weird rumors.
And
Despite being so young, she still carries herself with grace, you can clearly tell she carries Lady Marias blood.
Despite the entrance ceremony not even being done yet, incredible rumors about my future have started springing up.
give me a break here, I clutched my head and groaned quietly.
Looking at me, Letina anxiously called out, Whats wrong, did the crowd make you sick?
Voice, too loud.
Oh, her bodys frail.
I didnt think such a person exists.
Thats normal for a princess though. Speaking of which, didnt the king of the tripartite government up north ask for her hand in marriage?
But Lyell shot that down.
Well yeah, its still too soon. Its not like I dont get why hed have a hard time letting his daughter go.
Letina is exceptionally energetic, so her voice is quite loud.
That said since shed proclaimed the crowd was making me sick, the gossips took that as fact.
Moreover, the rumor that the king asked to marry me has been spreading.
Its fine. Letina lets hurry.
You sure? Dont push yourself ok. You are really delicate after all.
Yeah.
Letina isnt a bad kid, but shes a hell of a troublemaker.
Despite us starting off on the wrong foot, shes seriously trying to be my friend, and I am grateful for that because I felt isolated and lonely until I met Lyell and the others in my previous life.