Considering that she was a figure as prominent as the Matapju of Horizon, it was natural to assume that she would choose a noble from Blessige as her spouse.

Within the academy, there was a strong community formed among the Blessige-born individuals.

They often held social gatherings and communicated frequently, sharing information with each other. If there was an engagement within the academy, especially involving someone from Blessige, it would be impossible to keep it a secret.

However, it turned out that among the external students, a woman from a decent family became the Matapju’s fiancée!

What an absurd occurrence.

“At this point, isn’t it true that she’s not in her right mind, as the rumors suggest?”

“Right, unless she’s crazy, why on earth would she choose someone like that…?”

“No, but she clearly said that they had finished the formalities. Doesn’t that mean even Eldon Gong approved of this marriage? And the other relatives as well?”

“Why? Did the Lianster family collectively lose their minds?”

“Rather than going crazy as a group, maybe they just let it go? Honestly, Matapju has been acting like a libertine. Rejecting proposals, especially from the princess, and even engaging in scandalous affairs. Maybe they decided to give up on him… If he can’t settle down, wouldn’t they want to quickly marry him off to a mediocre family and help him settle down?”

“Still, shouldn’t it be somewhat appropriate for the status? Honestly, even if Matapju is a bit of a mess… Won’t there be plenty of families wanting to marry into him?”

“Could it be something like that? Why else would rumors circulate within the academy at the beginning of the semester about Matapju having a disciple?”

“Oh, right! Didn’t she enter as the top student?”

“That disciple is Riley Edallin! If she’s a remarkable wizard, wouldn’t even a less prestigious family find it acceptable?”
Yosephine, who was listening to the Jamzako story, became infuriated, claiming it was outrageous.

“That scoundrel is absolutely not the one.”

“Why are you so assertive?”

“If he were such a great wizard, he would have rebelled at that time. He couldn’t even resist simple magic and foolishly trembled. He was so stupid that someone else had to intervene and help him in the middle.”

“Well, if he’s such an outstanding wizard… Anyway, what should we do? She might harbor strong resentment against us!”

Unless she was completely expelled from society, there was no choice but to maintain a close relationship with her. There was no benefit in confronting Horizon’s Matapju.

“Yosephine, what are we going to do?”

And they placed the responsibility for all this on Yosephine.

Naturally, it was Yosephine who actively harassed Riley, and criticism was to be expected.

Yosephine felt that she should take some responsibility in this situation, but she also experienced a significant sense of hesitation and betrayal in completely drawing the line.

‘… Even they have their own struggles!’

Yosephine was caught in deep contemplation.

For others, who indirectly experienced the fluctuations of neglect and exclusion, it might be sufficient to put on a tough front and ignore it, but for Yosephine, who was the driving force behind all this, the option of staying close to her friend was impossible from the beginning.

It was at this time of deep contemplation that someone recognized Yosephine.

“Lucan Youngae?”

Someone pretended to know Yosephine. Yosephine frowned at the woman addressing her. She seemed somewhat familiar.

“Hello, Youngae? I’m Claire Eadaline. I belong to the General Studies Department at the Academy.”
“…Eadaline?”

‘…The woman who was doing a fist bump with Riley yesterday.’

“Is she Riley Eadaline’s family?”

“Yes, she’s my sister.”

“Oh, really? But what business do you have with me?”

“I just wanted to greet Lucan Youngae when I saw her passing by.”

Yosephine grinned at the friendly Claire.

‘…Does she still not know about the unfortunate incident with her sister?’

“I heard you might be in a bit of a difficult situation because of my sister.”

Yosephine looked at Claire with caution. In response, Claire smiled and said,

“Can I help? We could be great partners.”

…What on earth is this woman?