Sincerely, Vanessa [EN]: Chapter 25

To Teacher, From Vanessa Episode 25 (25/146)

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To Teacher,

Thank you for allowing me to visit the Milo Dotti mansion.

I promise I won’t get involved in anything dangerous and will stay safe. I can’t believe I’m actually in the capital, Fydom! I’m so excited!

I’ve heard that Fydom is a very old city, full of history. Apparently, most of the mansions are built of stone, with very little wood used.

Do you like Fydom, Teacher? I’ve never been, but I think I’m going to love it.

By the way, Chevati said he’d introduce me to his family, but I’m a little worried. What if I’m not what they expect?

Oh, Teacher, do you have something in your hand besides the letter? Put it down before you drop it!

Your Vanessa Rose took first place in the class!

You’re applauding me as you read this, right? Do you remember when I started this class in last place?

Ahem. Please excuse my messy handwriting. I’m writing this because I’m so excited!

On the day of the exam, ‘Nana’ [likely a training dummy or magical construct] appeared before us in a huge form.

At first, I thought about dropping another stone on it, but Nana was too big and solid for my liking.

The moment the professor called my name and I stepped forward, I somehow noticed a slight crack in Nana. There was a place where the pieces didn’t quite fit together perfectly.

So, I decided to use different magic than I had prepared. I poured water over the stone like a waterfall, then drastically lowered the temperature nearby to freeze the water, and ta-da!

The water that had seeped into every crack expanded as it froze, splitting the stone!

I was so excited when I realized I was right.

The professor asked,

“Why did you pour water and freeze it?”

“I thought Nana… looked like it had a crack.”

Then Professor Conrad chuckled and applauded.

“The name of this class is , not a place to teach offensive magic, per se.”

Everyone went quiet.

“Fire magic will only feel warm to a Naput, a monster born from fire, but even a single drop of water can threaten them. Pouring water on a Jericho [likely a type of monster] will have no effect, but it will stop them in the dark. You must have the ability to distinguish what magic to use on what. That’s what you need to learn in this class.”

That’s a really cool thing to say, right?

Anyway, rumors spread that I killed Nana… no, smashed it, and the fifth-year seniors who took this class last year came to me and gave me the honorary title of ‘Nana Destroyer’.

The senior who destroyed Nana last year apparently destroyed it with brute force, which made Professor Conrad’s jaw drop.

“I’m strong, you know.”

The senior said shyly and disappeared, handing me a handful of cookies.

Anyway, I feel relieved that one subject is over. I believe you’ll be happy that I did well on the exam, Teacher.

Please cheer me on for the other exams too! I’ll try to live up to your expectations.

With textbooks for other exam subjects piled up in front of me,

From Vanessa Rose.

To My Indifferent Teacher,

How could you not reply when I told you such amazing news? You’re too much!

How quickly time flies! Anyway, I did well on all the exams.

I hope you’re staying healthy in this cold weather? You should always dress warmly.

Is the glove I made still warm? It’s a glove involved in a really big incident! That was the first time I had an ‘unfriendly conversation’ with you.

Be careful not to catch a cold. I’m leaving for Fydom soon.

Wondering if you received my letter,

Very, very, very curious,

From Vanessa Rose.

To Teacher,

I’m really worried. I arrived in Fydom safely, but I can’t sleep well because I’m worried about you.

Don’t tell me I’m lying! I’m serious!

I’ve come to Fydom, the most beautiful city in the world, but I’m sitting at my desk writing a letter, so you know how worried I am about you, right?

This is the third letter without a reply. You must reply to this letter.

Even if I try to dismiss this silence as nothing, I feel strangely uneasy. You’re not hurt anywhere, are you?

The Milo Dotti mansion is really huge. I realized it very late. Soslan Milo Dotti, who built the Priva Royal Castle, was Chevati’s ancestor.

Chevati said he appeared in textbooks several times and asked how I didn’t notice. Did you know, Teacher?

It’s a four-story building above ground, with dozens of windows on each floor. The windows are all rectangular and the same shape.

But it’s not monotonous. The lighting is amazing. From the outside, the glass windows sparkle like jewels.

However, the window on the central entrance side is particularly large, circular, and colored in various hues, creating a harmonious effect.

The interior of the mansion is very simple. Rather, that simplicity seems beautiful and antique. Time has settled in, giving it a reverence that new things lack.

People are breathing curves into a place made only of straight lines, so it’s harmonious. And it’s even more so because those people are good people.

Chevati’s parents are very generous and kind. As soon as they saw me, they hugged me and smiled, saying, ‘You’re exactly as we imagined from Chevati’s letters!’ They also said that the name ‘Rose’ suits me so well.

They are so kind that I feel embarrassed that I thought they might be wary of me because I’m from an orphanage.

Every evening, we sit around the dinner table and talk about our day, and the sight looks so harmonious that I was a little envious.

Chevati’s older brother is Cezar Milo Dotti. He works at the Royal Magic Science and Technology Department.

He could be uncomfortable with his younger brother’s friend, but after getting off work from the castle, he always takes Chevati and me to see the capital. I keep exclaiming in admiration at everything I see, so he might be bored.

I can’t help it if I seem unsophisticated.

When I see the fountain flowing backwards [likely a magical fountain], the Fydom Music Hall, and the colorful streets that never turn off the lights even at night, I can’t close my mouth in amazement.

Fydom is truly a jewel-like city.

But when I see this bright and vibrant city, I miss the quiet forest and the darkness of Bamberg Academy.

And your letters that I read at the top of the clock tower.

Is the word ‘letter’ too dark [referring to the teacher’s potential situation]? You are wise as always, Teacher.

Teacher, you’re healthy, right?

I’ll assume you’re just behind on replies because you’re busy with work. Otherwise, I’ll be so worried that I won’t be able to do anything.

Be careful not to catch a cold and always drink warm tea. It’s a panacea for preventing sore throats.

Respecting and liking you very, very much,

From Vanessa Rose.

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Vanessa walked along the crowded street with Cezar.

There was no need to walk with determination. Countless people were flocking to the road leading to the Priva Royal Castle, so all she had to do was let herself be carried along.

Vanessa wore a large coat over a thickly knitted, brightly colored purple sweater.

The sweater, with loose threads here and there, was a gift from Chevati on Saint Bardo’s birthday [likely a local holiday], and he shyly told her that he had knitted it himself. Of course, he mentioned that he had used a little magic machine.

Vanessa spoke about Chevati’s kindness at the Milo Dotti mansion, and Chevati’s parents couldn’t hide their horrified expressions.

‘He always draws me the blueprints of the machine I imagined on my birthday.’

‘…….’

‘Dad, knit me a sweater too, Chevati!’

‘No.’

Vanessa was faithfully following ‘Lina’s Top 5 Cafes in Fydom You Must Visit’, and Cezar smiled and took her to .

The reddish-brown wooden cafe was crowded even in the morning, and as soon as she entered, the fragrant tea scent filled the air.

Vanessa put her luggage down on a small table by the window.

“Vanessa, are you going to stay here all day today?”

Cezar asked, bringing a teapot to Vanessa as she sat down. Beautiful flowers were painted on the outside of the porcelain teapot.

“Well, no. I’m going to write some letters and go to the bookstore. I heard Miller’s new book is out.”

“Miller is popular these days. I think his writing style is too cold, though.”

“I thought that cold writing style was attractive… Aren’t you going to be late for work?”

“I have to go quickly, but I’m worried about you. Are you really okay being alone? It’s your first time in Fydom.”

Chevati had to visit his grandmother with his parents, and Cezar had to go to work, so Vanessa decided to spend the day alone.

Vanessa insisted that she was okay on her own, but Chevati’s family looked concerned and didn’t know what to do, worried about Vanessa being left alone. They were a really kind family.

“I’m not the same age as Chevati; I’m an adult. Go quickly.”

“Haha. I’ll be right back if there’s nothing urgent. See you at the mansion in the evening. Don’t follow any strange people.”

Cezar left with a smile. Cezar was a handsome man with dark tanned skin and distinct features, so people around him glanced at his back until the door closed.

*I feel like I’ve been associating with handsome men a lot lately,* Vanessa thought blankly.

Enjoying the tea scent and the surrounding noise for a while, Vanessa bit the end of her pen and pondered.

*I hope nothing happened to Teacher.*

She unfolded the paper to write a new letter, but she couldn’t think of anything to write.

Fydom was truly beautiful and the most developed place in Priva, as befitting the capital. When you looked outside, people hurried by, surging in and disappearing like a tide.

People walked the streets, exhaling white breaths in the cold wind. Carriages carrying luggage were also constantly moving around, and the goods were all of good quality.

After watching the scenery outside the window for a while, Vanessa took a sip of tea and gripped the pen tightly.

“Miss, are you here alone?”

Some men who saw Vanessa alone tried to flirt with her, but she lied without hesitation.

“My boyfriend is supposed to come, but he seems to be a little late.” Then the men smiled and quickly backed away.

Vanessa barely wrote the first line, ‘To Teacher.’

She was worried about the teacher, who hadn’t replied to her fourth letter already, but she couldn’t inquire about someone she didn’t even know.

At that time, a familiar but also unfamiliar face appeared outside the window. The gaze of many people was also focused on the man because of how striking his appearance was.

The man, who usually kept his hair swept back, had his bangs loosely down on his forehead and was walking with a sword slung across his waist, talking to someone.