In a place full of smart people, she stood out in many ways. Sure, just by entering the academy, one could be considered smart, but her exterior or her somehow screw-loose demeanor didn’t fit in.
Maybe that’s why he couldn’t just ignore her.
Among all the annoying and obnoxious people, her appearance was like a furball surrounded by predators.
Seeing her sit there doing nothing even when faced with absurd injustices and blatant bullying was infuriating, and her timid acceptance of it all was utterly horrifying.
‘Why is she looking for me?’
Ban did not want to get involved with that foolish girl again.
Twice was more than enough. Any more involvement would feel like it could become irreversible. It made him anxious; as if his nose would be pierced for life.
‘I must avoid meeting her at all costs.’
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“I finally found you!”
Halting his steps, Ban turned around.
“Hello there. Could you spare some time for me?”
“Why am I ‘there’ to you?”
“You said to call you whatever last time.”
Half-covering his face with his hand, Ban sighed deeply. A sudden wave of fatigue washed over him.
“I don’t have time.”
“Then tell me a day you’re available, and I’ll come then.”
“No day’s available. I have no reason to meet you further.”
“Then can you please answer my request here, and I promise not to bother you again. I apologize for any inconvenience.”
After a moment’s consideration, Ban spoke curtly.
“What’s your request?”
“I want to report yesterday’s incident; could you be my witness?”
“……”
“I might experience something similar again, so I feel I should report it.”
“……”
“You told me last time to report such incidents to the student council. I need a witness to prove it happened to me.”
He had indeed told her not to let herself be bullied and to report it to the student council if it happened again.
But being a witness was a different issue. Firstly, having to testify in front of the student council was quite bothersome.
And more importantly… he had looked into the freshman who bullied Riley yesterday. He came to the conclusion that reporting it would be pointless.
“Do you even know who that person was yesterday?”
“I don’t.”
So that’s why she wants to report it.
“The girl leading that group and bullying you yesterday was the youngest daughter of Count Lucan.”
“……Lucan?”
Count Lucan is the head of the Narvik Bank. You should know that Narvik Bank is the largest bank in the empire, and you should also understand what it means to be the daughter of the bank’s head.
“……”
“Even if you report it, the student council will cover it up. The guys who picked on you on your first day are nobodies, but the girl from yesterday is not just any noble. She is one of the great nobles among the Prestige nobility. So, even if you report it and I testify for you, I don’t think they’ll take it seriously.”
It might have been different if only insignificant people were involved. But one should generally avoid getting entangled with great nobles, especially from the Prestige lineage.
“And I have no intention of getting involved in troublesome matters any further. I won’t be getting involved in your affairs anymore.”
At those cold words, Riley nodded as if she understood.
“I see, it can’t be helped.”
She turned away too easily. She seemed lost in thought, but not particularly shocked. Half, perturbed by her calm demeanor, frowned and turned away.
‘What’s there to know?’
However, he quickly turned back around.
Annoyed, he ruffled his hair and strode up to Riley, grabbing her hand.
“?”
His eyes met her indifferent gaze, and for some reason, he felt angry.
“How did you get picked on by those jerks?”
“…I didn’t really do anything. Just attended the same lecture, that’s all.”
“So, what will you do now?”
“What can I do? If my complaint is not accepted, then I have to bury it and think of another way.”
“Why do you roam alone after experiencing something like that? Either be with someone or don’t go wandering around, looking for me, only to run into them again.”
“I was fooled once, but I won’t be fooled again.”
“Are you stupid? Why would you think they’ll approach you in the same way again?”
“But I have no one to be with other than Hila, and Hila can’t be with me every moment. Besides, I can’t quit the academy.”
What on earth is she talking about, so calmly discussing someone else’s affairs?
“I’d rather cut points and use magic to protect you. Don’t be foolish and do nothing like yesterday.”
“I wish I could.”
“Then do it.”
“I can’t, that’s why I’m saying it.”
Until now, Riley, who had been calm, heaved a sigh of frustration. Half was at a loss. Why was Riley frustrated? The one who should be frustrated was him.
Just as he was about to speak–
“Let’s talk about this later.”
Someone cut into their conversation. Really, in an instant.
Without any sense of approaching, a man appeared and snatched Riley’s hand.
Male lead is a Destined Young Husband (Female-dominant)
One-sentence summary: Wife-master, listen to my explanation!
Li Ruantang, a young lady from a prestigious family, stumbled and fell. When she woke up, she saw a noble and beautiful young man sitting by her bedside, wiping away tears.
The young master had slightly reddened eyes, and his every move exuded charm.
The sight made Li Ruantang’s eyes hot and her heart flutter. After all, she had made a bet with the young master Meng from the neighboring family. If she couldn’t marry a husband before the end of the year, she would have to admit defeat and give up the jade she had worked so hard to obtain.
Outside the window, the flowers were in full bloom.
Rather than losing the bet, the jade, and her face, Li Ruantang calculated that it would be better to seek marriage with the young master in front of her, killing three birds with one stone.
…
Meng Jun never thought that an accident during a spring outing would lead to them rolling down a cliff and into a river, yet still survive.
Now they were trapped in an unknown village, and Meng Jun had overheard that the family who had rescued them had their own intentions.
After all, it was Li Ruantang who had lost her mind and sought marriage first. He was only trying to protect himself!
Glancing at Li Ruantang, who was listing her own merits, the young husband’s voice softened, and he blushed as he lied, “W-wife-master, Wife-master, don’t you remember me?”
The young husband’s voice was clear and handsome, coaxing Li Ruantang’s heart to be soft and sweet, and she spared no effort to protect him.
It wasn’t until they returned to the capital that Li Ruantang suddenly remembered.
When they had fallen off the cliff, in order not to implicate Wei Yunruo, whom he secretly admired, the young husband had instead pulled her, who was slightly farther away, down the cliff with him…
Short summary by Yuushi L: Initially, the male lead (ML) liked another girl, while the female lead (FL) liked the ML. Both fell off a cliff. The FL temporarily lost her memory, and the ML, fearing others might take advantage of him, claimed FL was his wife while they were staying in a village. Later, when they returned home, the FL regained her memories and remembered that the ML liked someone else, so she kept her distance from him. However, during their time living together in the countryside, the ML’s view of the FL had completely changed. From this point, his pursuit of the FL begins.
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