The Youngest Daughter Of The Great Wizard Of The Famous Swordsmanship [EN]: Chapter 89

Rosette’s Decision (2)

“The young lady, you said?”

“Yes. It was a rather sudden decision. So, about that.”

“Yes, Duke.”

“What do you think about sending Melody to the academy as well, Joseph?”

Joseph was taken aback.

“Ivelin… the kingdom? Melody?”

“Yes.”

Duke Adrian explained calmly, “Celine says Melody’s talent is more outstanding than she initially thought. When I asked her about the academy, she said it would be better for both Melody and Rosette to take classes from multiple professors, even though she enjoys teaching them.”

Joseph listened silently.

“Erenhardt Royal Academy is a good choice, of course. But as you know, the Ivelin Kingdom is far more advanced in magic.”

“…….”

“Besides, she won’t be lonely since she’ll be with Rosette. I hope you don’t misunderstand. I’m not suggesting this solely because of Rosette. Considering Rosette’s admission, I wondered if it would be a good idea to send Melody to the academy as well. Since the two children have been taking classes together, I thought it would be nice if they continued together.”

“Well, I suppose that makes sense.”

“The Adrian family will support Melody with everything she needs, just as we do now. Of course, this isn’t mandatory. The choice is entirely up to you and Melody.”

Joseph pondered with a stiff expression. But he realized this wasn’t his decision to make.

“I’m very grateful for this suggestion, for thinking of Melody. However, I don’t believe it’s my place to decide. I’ll leave it entirely up to Melody’s choice. May I speak with Melody before giving you an answer?”

“Of course. There’s plenty of time, so discuss it with Melody.”

“Thank you.”

Leaving the office, Joseph returned to his quarters with heavy steps. Coincidentally, Melody was working on the magic homework Celine had assigned.

To Joseph, it looked like a headache-inducing formula, but Melody had a smile on her face as she drew it.

Joseph sat down on the bed next to Melody, who was diligently moving her hand.

“Melody, what are you doing that you didn’t even notice I came in?”

“Ah, Oppa!”

Melody showed him what she had been diligently drawing with a pencil.

“I can draw magic formulas now!”

“Wow, our Melody is amazing!”

“But Oppa, are you worried? Why the long face?”

“Long face? Where did you learn that phrase?”

“Jude Oppa!”

“Ah, that Jude used such words? I need to punish him.”

Joseph pulled Melody onto his lap.

“Listen, Melody.”

“Yes!”

“Oppa just came from meeting the Duke.”

“Did you get scolded?”

“No! Why would I get scolded?”

Joseph grumbled.

“Then why did you meet the Duke?”

“The Duke praised you for being so good at studying magic.”

“Really?”

“Yeah. He said you got compliments from Karin, too?”

“That’s right! Celine praised me a lot, too!”

“Really? Our Melody is the best!”

Joseph stroked his smiling sister’s head. He opened his mouth with a heavy heart.

“Melody, how about going to Ivelin Royal Academy with Rosette?”

“Academy?”

“Yeah, do you know what an academy is?”

“Of course, I know! It’s a place to study! Don’t tell me you don’t know, Oppa?”

“Of course, I know! Anyway, Melody, they say you can take more magic classes there. The Duke asked me if you would like to go too.”

Melody answered without hesitation.

“I like it! I’ll go!”

Joseph felt a pang of sadness.

“Think about it a little more. The Ivelin Kingdom is very far from here. You’ll have to be away from Oppa, too?”

“Hmm.”

Melody pondered and then spoke.

“I don’t want to be away from Oppa. But I can study more, right?”

“That’s true, isn’t it?”

“Then I’ll go.”

“Really?”

“Yes!”

“Really, really, really?”

“Yes! Really, really, really.”

Melody, who had no idea how complicated Joseph felt, asked excitedly.

“Then can I go?”

“If you want to.”

“But the academy costs a lot of money. Can I go?”

“Of course! You don’t have to worry about that.”

“Really?”

“Yeah. Really.”

“That’s a relief.”

Melody, who smiled brightly, started doing her magic homework again. Unlike before, she was humming.

Joseph became even gloomier at the sight of his happy sister.

He thought about various things alone and then visited Duke Adrian’s office again. Duke Adrian even had a maid bring refreshments.

Joseph opened his mouth only after drinking two cups of tea with a thoughtful expression.

“Melody says she will go.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes. Actually, Melody doesn’t seem to realize that she’s going to a strange place far away from me. She’s just excited that she can learn more magic and make friends…….”

“She’s at that age, thirteen.”

“So, about that.”

Joseph said with a determined expression.

“Would it be okay for me to go to Ivelin Kingdom with Melody and the young lady?”

“You?”

“Yes. I am the young lady’s bodyguard and her only knight. I believe I should follow her wherever she goes. Of course, I don’t feel comfortable sending Melody and the young lady to a strange place alone.”

Joseph muttered with a hint of bitterness.

“Ivelin Royal Academy has the best security, but they can’t just stay inside the academy. Besides, there may be people targeting the young lady. Of course, if you allow me……!”

The Duke raised his hand to stop him.

“I understand what you mean. I’d feel much better if you went, Joseph.”

“Then you’ll allow me?”

“Yes.”

“Thank you! Then I’ll prepare.”

“Alright.”

Duke Adrian watched Joseph leave the office and leaned back in his chair.

“Rose will do well.”

It wasn’t that the Duke wasn’t worried.

At first, he wanted to say no when Rosette said she was going to Ivelin Kingdom.

But he changed his mind when he saw the child’s determined eyes.

That child would do well anywhere.

Because she was his most proud youngest daughter.

The Duke still felt heavy-hearted about what Rosette had experienced recently.

This time, Rosette, who seemed relatively vulnerable, endured terrible things as Adrian’s rivals targeted him.

The Ivelin Kingdom Academy was protected by a powerful barrier.

It was unsettling that he couldn’t watch over the child, but the Ivelin Kingdom Academy might be much safer from the clutches of Adrian’s rivals.

Duke Adrian tried to shake off his worries and smiled.

‘In the meantime, Dad will make Adrian stronger so that his rivals don’t harm Rosette and target Adrian. So that my precious youngest daughter can live peacefully even in the Empire.’

The time was coming for Rosette to grow even more.

* * *

The next day, Rosette and Melody filled out their applications for the academy with Celine.

Rosette, who was diligently completing the documents, expressed her doubts.

“But, shouldn’t we take an exam there?”

Celine winked.

“Young lady, I may look like this, but I have quite a reputation in the magic world. Besides, I know quite a few people at the Royal Academy. I’m an alumna, too.”

“Ah?”

“If I write a letter of recommendation, they’ll take care of it. Well, with the skills of the young lady and Melody, the academy will be eager to accept you. So don’t worry and finish your application.”

“Okay.”

Thankfully, Ophelia also wrote a letter of recommendation not only for Rosette but also for Melody.

‘Rosette’s study friend? Then, of course, I have to write a letter of recommendation for that child, too,’ she said.

Thanks to this, Rosette and Melody were able to send Ophelia and Celine’s letters of recommendation to Ivelin Royal Academy along with their applications.

About a month later, three professors came from Ivelin Royal Academy. They said they knew Celine.

“Welcome, professors. Have you come to see Rosette and Melody?”

“That’s right. Even if the entrance exam is waived, we still need to assess their skills.”

Celine led the three to the laboratory. Rosette and Melody were playing and watching Pipi’s antics.

All three professors were surprised to see Pipi.

“No way, a familiar [a magical creature bonded to a witch or wizard]?”

“Karin, wasn’t your familiar a cat?”

“That’s right. That familiar is Rosette’s familiar.”

“Bbit!”

Pipi puffed up his chest hair again and boasted.

‘I am Pipi, the familiar that our Rosette summoned at the age of eight!’ he bragged.

The three professors looked at Pipi in surprise.

“How old did you say the young lady was?”

“She’s thirteen this year. But don’t be surprised, professor. The young lady summoned her familiar at the age of eight.”

“Heok!”

The three people were so surprised that they almost fell backward.

“Can you summon a familiar that early?”

“The record for summoning a familiar the fastest is eleven years old.”

“I told you in the letter of recommendation. Rosette is a genius of the century.”

“I thought you were exaggerating. But how…….”

“Well, it seems like the young lady’s ability has been proven. Shall we see Melody next?”

The three people took turns holding Melody’s hands, who was very nervous, and checked her abilities. This time, their expressions were good.

“Melody Oser, was it? This child is also skilled for her age. I can admit her at my discretion. But just in case, let’s have her take the entrance exam here once.”

Rosette and Melody took the entrance exam under the supervision of the three people for three days. They also took a practical exam, and everyone was surprised each time.

“It seems like there will be good results.”

“I hope the two of them enroll soon.”

“Me too. I want to teach them directly.”

The three people left, saying they would see them soon.

Two months later, an admission notice arrived from Ivelin Kingdom. Of course, Rosette and Melody passed. Moreover, Rosette was the top student.

“Oppa! I was the top student! I’m number one!”

Looking at the excited Rosette, Lucas muttered with a face that didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

“Are you that happy?”

“Of course! I’m the top student! Aren’t you happy that I’m the top student, Oppa?”

“Oppa is happy, too. And that’s a natural result. Who else would be the top student besides you? But……. Sigh, never mind.”

“But what?”

“No, nothing.”

Rosette knew that he was trying to swallow his sadness, so she didn’t say anything.

Before leaving for the academy, Rosette spent the remaining two months as usual.

In the morning, she did swordsmanship training with the three siblings, ate meals together, and took Celine’s classes with Melody.

And the relentless time passed quickly, and before they knew it, the end of autumn had arrived.