Among higher-grade students, especially among political science students, Voltaire Kye’s strictness was well-known.

“Voltaire Kye must have exaggerated. I will strive not to disturb the seniors.”

Ignoring the gazes pouring on her, Nellis replied calmly.

At the end of last semester, when she applied for this class, she received a recommendation from Voltaire Kye. If she hadn’t, it would have been difficult to apply.

“My class cannot be followed with effort alone. If I think you can’t keep up, I’ll send you down to the lower class immediately, so keep that in mind.”

Since the level of higher-grade classes was already high, there were often cases where students who came into advanced classes dropped out in the middle of the semester.

Unlike Megara, who had forced herself into a class that clearly didn’t match her level and came in, rechecking her skills and taking a lower-level class again was not embarrassing.

However, unlike other higher-grade political science students in this class, this little second-year student came directly into the advanced course without following the step-by-step curriculum.

As you can tell from the name of the subject, this class would be full of various terms and precedents. Could she really keep up without taking classes like ‘Introduction to International Law’ or ‘Introduction to Economics,’ which are usually taken in the 5th or 6th grades?

The doubt was clearly evident in the gazes of other students. Nellis smiled faintly.

“Yes, teacher.”

As soon as the first class ended, the students flowed out of the classroom like arrows leaving a bow.

The topic of their hushed conversations was mostly about the teacher who had bombarded them with various difficult topics from the first hour, and even generously handed out assignments.

Unlike the chaotic class that took place in Karthek last time, Nellis’ next class was in Ainne, but luckily, there was still some time until then.

Nellis waited patiently until the classroom emptied out to avoid being pushed around by the big upperclassmen.

And just as she was about to slowly leave for the corridor.

That kid. Right. Elendria…

It was just a murmuring noise in the corridor, but a few words stuck into Nellis’ ears from the noise. Someone softly uttered a name, and it followed.

Valentin.

Nellis’ body stiffened. She forcibly moved her body and quickly left the classroom. And she leisurely observed the commotion in the corridor.

The noisy corridor during the break lost its usual flow and was stagnant.

Although everyone was taller than Nellis and couldn’t be seen well, it was clear that everyone was looking in one direction.

“Hey, you.”
Among the senior male students, Arthur Pendleton noticed Nellis, who was unavoidably being uncomfortably swept around. He gestured to those around him.

“Here’s a second-year, be careful.”

Arthur, who had taken Nellis and Verelene together last year, was now a graduating senior.

Since this area around them happened to be where seniors were taking classes in small classrooms, Arthur’s friends were also with him. They created space for Nellis to sit comfortably.

“Thank you.”

Arthur’s friends looked down at Nellis as if she were cute, but Nellis paid no attention to them.

Now, among those who could be called young adults, she could see her goal without being swept away.

A lovely girl with silver hair walked confidently along the corridor.

Eyes as round and clear as the sky, a graceful face like an egg, a small and plum-like mouth under a cute nose.

Smooth silver hair flowing like satin, a wide headband with pearl-like studs, and a sky-blue dress with a few layers of frills on the full hem, puffing up the sleeves cutely.

To prepare for a whole day of classes, it was the basic dress code for academy students to wear somewhat active clothes. Especially among Karthek students, a considerable number majored in martial arts or magic, so as they got higher in grade, they wore less decorative and more comfortable clothes.

Among such boys, Valentin was unique. His face was more doll-like and lovely, as if an artisan had drawn it with all his might.

However, Valentin had a face that didn’t care whether he looked peculiar or not. It was as if he had never imagined there could be a place where he wasn’t welcome.

“No, there really isn’t.”

Nellis changed her mind. Where in the world would Valentin Elendria not be welcome? Under the power of the duke and the affection of the duchess, Valentin did whatever he wanted and grew up.

The first rule Nellis learned after being adopted by the duke’s family was not to defy Valentin. Perhaps the new first-year students who entered the academy with Valentin this semester would soon learn the same rule. Especially from the maid quietly following her behind Valentin right now.

Her confident face brightened like an angel as she discovered the person she was looking for. With a big smile on that pretty face, the people around her unknowingly found her likable.

“Oppa!”

“Valen?”

Nellusion, who had just finished class and was chatting with Abelus nearby, noticed his younger brother. He smiled gently and Valentin approached Nellusion with quick steps.

“What’s going on here? Didn’t you go to class?”

“I did! I was curious where Oppa was taking classes. Greetings to the prince from Valentin of the Elendria family.”

Valentin politely and cutely greeted Abelus as if he had just noticed him. Abelus responded with a fairly generous and gentlemanly attitude.

“It feels different to see you at school. How was the long journey, Lady Valentin?”

“Thanks to His Highness’s care, it seems like all the fatigue has already melted away!”

It was really not an exaggeration. Seeing Abelus laugh happily at Valentin’s shameless aegyo, Nellis felt a slight twist in her stomach.

It wasn’t because of jealousy. It was simply because the thought of those disgusting humans living exactly like that after her death made her feel nauseous.

How many people had to shed tears to allow people from the royal family and the Elendria ducal family to spend their time talking and socializing elegantly?

Coincidentally, Nellis’ gaze met Nellusion’s. Nellusion smiled brightly as their eyes met, a smile reminiscent of his younger brother.
“Nellis!”

The gazes of Abelus and Valentin simultaneously turned towards Nellis. In this situation, she couldn’t just observe quietly. Since they were bound to collide sooner or later, Nellis approached them with a courteous smile.

“Nell Oppa.”