It was an absurd accusation.
Neris had good grades even when she was a ‘real’ freshman. She loved books from a young age, and she could recite many passages from the scriptures in both the sacred language and the common language, and knew many things.
Although she was not the top in her class because she was not used to the aristocratic education system, her ranking was much higher than that of Lianon.
Neris casually folded her arms.
Several people were captivated by her eyes, as clear as ice. Even those who weren’t were amazed at the fact that this fullmarks student, even though she came from a nameless family, seemed to have great dignity almost like royalty.
“Our house is not wealthy enough to hire a tutor. My father passed away when I was very young, and even the tuition I am paying for this school had to be requested from relatives. How could I hire a tutor? It’s different from you, a count’s granddaughter.”
After hearing a reasonable answer, Lianon asked again with contemptuous eyes. She seemed irritated by Neris’s attitude, who did not flinch even though she knew Lianon’s ‘superior’ status.
“So how did you do so well on the test? It’s not by your skill, right? If what you said is true, you haven’t received any education, have you?”
“I learned from the priest in the village where I lived. He had many books, and I even learned simple sacred language from him.”
Most of the continent’s nations, including the Imperial Vista, used languages derived from the sacred language, so knowing the sacred language made learning foreign languages much easier. The children who knew this fact nodded in acceptance.
Lianon’s academic grades were bad, but her ability to read the atmosphere was better. Her eyes narrowed as she shut her mouth and retreated when Megara approached.
This time, Megara briefly evaluated.
“That alone? Then you’re even more impressive.”
Although she said so, no one failed to notice that Megara’s pretty face had become cold.
In fact, everyone knew that Megara did not like Neris Trued since the entrance ceremony, and the children who flocked to flatter this famous figure did not miss that fact.
“Now, please return to your seats, everyone.”
Sheridan, the social studies teacher, entered the auditorium. The children obediently scattered and gathered into the groups that had already formed.
However, many eyes did not leave Neris. Most were friendly, but some were filled with contempt.
Sir Sheridan held the timetable. He called the children’s names in alphabetical order, and each child came forward to receive their timetable.
The lively and neatlooking man looked into the eyes of every student approaching him and chatted cheerfully.
“Lianon Berta, you have good initiative. How is your grandfather? Knowing everything doesn’t require going to school. Among my students, there was one who got the lowest grade in the evaluation test but received an honor certificate at graduation, so work hard.”
“Alecto Islani, you write well. I read it with great interest. Your spelling is excellent, so with a little more study, you may study with older students next year. Let’s aim for that.”
“Idalia Kendal, you’re generally excellent. I received the recommendation letter from your father, Lord Cloder, well. Lailrun, who’s with the music, wants to have a conversation with you.”
“Megara Liceandros! The party at your house last season was impressive. I have no doubt you will stand out in my class. You did really well on the test. You’ve aced a few classes, so look at the timetable well.”
The children who had already become Megara’s followers clapped their hands as soon as they heard that. Megara received her timetable with a dignified smile and returned to her seat.
Neris despised the fact that too many people in the classroom participated in that applause. Well, whether it was pitiful or not, it didn’t matter. After all, there wasn’t a single clean person among them.
Well, maybe there was one.
Diane received her timetable next after Megara and spoke to Neris with a sad face.
“It would be nice if we have many classes in the same class, but I don’t think it’s going to happen. I’ve never taken the elective.”
“Social and dance classes, and basic magic, we will definitely take together. Those three subjects don’t have electives.”
“Really?”
Dianne’s face brightened a little. Neris added gloomily.
“And I’ll have to look at the schedule to see if I’ve taken the elective or not.”
With that said, Neris was elected in all subjects except the three subjects she chose.
Sheridan, the knight, talked for a long time about how perfect Neris’s answer was, and how well she was expected to do in the future. Neris felt the eyes of Megara and Lianne filling with resentment.
‘This is why they were angry with me.’
For being praised on a trivial subject. During the time when she was ostracized, the words they spewed about Neris showing off actually came from their feelings of inferiority, which she could now understand.
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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