I Became the Younger Brother of the Female Protagonist in the Novel

After apologizing to her inwardly, I answered the question while stroking her chin once.

“Hmm, that’s right. I have the experience of having conversations with various commoners while running a business association. Of course, the general manager position was set aside, but I also thought that the company could develop only when I constantly watched the actions of people under me.”

As my story began, Ardeal’s eyes moved towards me.

“As a result, not all commoners are so tyrannical. Although he did not receive a high level of education like the nobles, the commoner named Sarvan must have put a lot of effort and time into this academy. Besides, they say he has enough talent, so I want to hire him for the Ardennes family right now.”

“ah… … .”

Was it an unexpected answer?

When I made a remark that seemed to defend Sarvan, the female students were slightly bruised.

It might have slightly cracked the appearance of the commoners that he had imaged so far.

“Bird, come to think of it… … I think Kayneth is also right.”

“… … that’s right. If you’re a commoner, but have talent, and even put in the effort… … .”

Ardeal nodded with a small smile at the students’ embarrassed voices.

“I was thinking similarly to Kayneth. Sarvan-kun’s talents cannot be said to have fully blossomed yet. Besides, if you’re dealing with 2nd Circle magic at the age of 13, there’s a chance that you’ll be learning 3rd Circle magic when you graduate. and… … .”

He paused for a moment and looked at me.

“Kaynes-kun might also be dealing with the magic of the 5th circle by the time he graduated from the academy.”

“… … I think that part will be quite difficult.”

“Since you learned the 4th circle in just 4-5 years, I thought that 6 years would be enough for the 5th circle. Of course, it is only a matter of possibility.”

Yes, if you mention the word ‘possibility’, you can’t predict that it will be 0%.

However, Ardeal’s remark widened the pupils of the female students.

Of course, they must have thought about it in their heads. About my chances of reaching the 5th circle.

and… … If they really reach the level of the 5th Circle, the Ardennes Viscounts family will be able to be promoted to Counts.

‘Yes, that’s right, as Ardeal said, if Keynes learns the 5th circle… … .’

‘Since Kayneth is an aide to His Highness, the Third Prince, it won’t be impossible for the Ardennes family to be promoted to the count family!’

‘I broke off my engagement with the daughter of the Rose family, so I definitely have a chance!’

The girls’ eyes twinkled slightly.

I could roughly intuit the emotions in their eyes. For female students who haven’t decided on a marriage partner, I’d be one of the pretty decent prospects for a husband.

If they are not going to live in their original family for the rest of their lives, it would be the most ideal thing for them to marry a man who will become the head of a family in the future in order to maintain their status as nobles.

and… … .

‘It must be the same for Ardeal.’

Ardeal was also included in the ideal groom that countless female students wanted.

Ardear T Sepil Lord, the successor of the Marquis of Sepil Road.

A high-ranking aristocrat called a marquis would be more attractive than a low-class aristocrat called a viscount.

However, the moment the female students tried to show their liking, Ardeal created an iron wall in an instant to block their crush.

As if they were rejecting any relationship beyond friendship.

‘… … Such a cold-blooded bastard.’

I was a little taken aback by his actions.

‘Well, if I hadn’t officially broken off my marriage with Elizabeth, I wouldn’t have been looked at like this.’

Among the offspring of lower aristocratic families, children who do not inherit the family must diligently find a marriage partner while attending the academy. To maintain the status of nobility.

Of course, it wouldn’t be bad to live next to the original family.

However, if I can’t get married in my early to mid-twenties, it seems that the aristocrats are making up a reason and whispering behind my back. As if there was something wrong and they couldn’t get married.

‘… … Is this a sight created because of those perceptions?’

I let out a small sigh when I saw the new students moving into the auditorium.

The students who become the center of the group and look relaxed are the only ones whose future is guaranteed.

And they were moving toward the auditorium, accepting the flattery of the male and female students around them as if it were natural.

Episode 37

37. Entrance Ceremony (3)

Entering the auditorium, I couldn’t help but smile bitterly.

‘… … If it hadn’t been for the Gold Shop, I would have had to work hard to impress Elizabeth.’

Of course, since my background is the Speyone family, the Rose family couldn’t have easily declared the marriage breakup.

However, if I become the son-in-law of the Rose family, showing off my incompetence for the rest of my life… … Obviously, you can’t escape being in the back room.

In addition, in the worst case, the second husband, who may come in someday, will deprive her of her authority as a vassal, and the ghost of the Rose family… … .

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No, did I go too far? Well, if you just think about the possibilities, there will be countless possibilities.

but… … .

‘If we only think about Halbert’s case, it would be difficult for the stories I hypothesized to be dismissed as mere delusions.’

As she gets along with other children at the academy, Elizabeth’s personality and behavior will surely change.

I was genuinely relieved that I had changed my appearance before I turned 10. Even in this world, prejudices about appearance will never disappear.

“ha… … .”

Tumble.

I entered the auditorium and took a seat in the chair prepared in front of the [A-1] sign.

Then, I had various conversations with the first-year students sitting on the left and right, including the front and back, and during the conversation, the students sitting on the diagonal joined in the conversation, making my surroundings even more noisy.

‘The original Keynes was originally a loner who was ostracized in school and had no friends. At least Sister Sophia and Elizabeth were the only conversation partners?’

My current self was in stark contrast to Keynes in the novel.

He made ties with the children of various families, had a personal business, became the head of the Viscount Arden family with the third prince in the background, and learned the 6th circle and was reborn as a king-class wizard.

‘I don’t know if the same situation as the original will come to me now, but at least if Endairon is together… … I won’t be easily defeated.’

Despite the impenetrable security of the dormitory, I kept personal magic tools in my bedroom just in case, and spread a barrier that I was immune to 2nd and 3rd circle magic every night.

And as soon as 7:00 am, Endairon releases the barrier. From then on, Rin, the maid of the Speyone family, was able to come into my bedroom and wake me up without any problems.

‘Signing a contract with Endairon is truly a divine move.’

The moment when the contract with him felt like a blessing.

Just then, Endairon wandered around the auditorium, and soon sat on my shoulder.

-Today, while tidying up your bedroom, you rummaged through the drawers and bookshelves.

‘… … I can’t hide anything properly.’

The moment I left the dormitory, Rin looked through the drawers and bookshelves one by one while cleaning every day.

I reported my every move to the Spey One family.

I said in a low voice to Endairon, ‘Good job,’ and sent him back to the spirit realm.

‘really… … You don’t even get tired of it. Lin.’

Of course, it wasn’t until a few days after she came up to the island.

But I couldn’t help but shake my head at her behavior of searching my bedroom 2-3 times yesterday and today.

Meanwhile, a middle-aged professor stood on the podium in front.

He started tapping a magic tool that looked like a microphone with his fingers.

Tuk-tuk.

“Ah, then let’s start the 187th Labadian Empire, Central Academy Entrance Ceremony.”

The procedure of the entrance ceremony was almost the same as that of Earth’s universities.

Speech by the President of the Academy.

And the professors who were in charge of the first year students were introduced one by one, and then the top and bottom seats of this entrance exam went up to the podium.

By the way, the head of the freshmen is me.

The average score for the written exam is 100 points. In addition, all three magics demonstrated in the practical test were scored as 100 points.

Thanks to that, I took the top spot as a perfect scorer in all subjects, one in the history of the academy that appears only once in 10 years.

By the way, the second-in-command, a girl named Charlotte, scored an average of 97 on the written test. It is said that he got a high score of 89 in the practical test.

“proud… … (Omitted) … … Above all, I sincerely congratulate all of you on your admission.”

I started my speech from the podium, and after Charlotte finished the second part of the speech, I came down from the podium receiving applause from the new students.

and… … .

“Nonsense. Is that the incompetent son of the Spay One family?”

“Even if you got a perfect score on the written test, how did you even get a perfect score on the practical test… … ?”

“I heard that it’s been 21 years since I got a perfect score on the Magic Faculty Practical Exam?”

“Didn’t Sofia-senior get into the swordsmanship department last year with a perfect score?”

“Oh, yes, it was. So, are the siblings the seniors in admissions as a pair?”

The students looked at Kenneth shyly.

“… … What incompetence is that? If that guy is incompetent and ugly, what the hell are we?”

“Keukkeuk, your face resembles an orc. I am better off.”

“… … shut up.”

The gossip started to grow.

The sound of their conversation lingered in my ears, but I returned to my place with my gaze forward.

* * *

The entrance ceremony, which started at 1:00 PM, ended around 3:00 PM.

After leaving the auditorium, the students began to move, forming a group with each other again.

buzz buzz.

There were various facilities in this academy.

As an example, various shops were doing business with permission within the academy grounds, and thanks to that, students said that they could get almost anything inside the academy without having to go outside.

And most of the students who formed a group headed to a cafe, or after purchasing simple food, moved to a bench provided by the fountain.

Meanwhile… … .

“Ha-am~ As I’ve heard, it’s really boring. so… … What are you going to do? Keynes.”

A boy who casually asks me questions. He is a boy named ‘Jade’, the second son of Viscount Geoffrey’s family.

One of the few friends who doesn’t use respect for me.

Well, it’s true that we met for the first time today.

“I’m going to go back to the dormitory and rest.”

“The kids said they would get together for dinner in the evening… … .”

“Are you eating at the cafeteria?”

At my question, Jade shook her head.

“No, I said let’s go outside the academy and eat.”

“… … Then, I’ll decline. See you in the classroom tomorrow.”

“Hmm… … . well, yes I’ll see you tomorrow!”

He waved at me and disappeared.

Looking at Jade’s back like that, I slightly frowned.

Should we have just eaten together today?

Just as those regrets came rushing in, new friends approached me.

Soon, they handed over an offer to have dinner together, but luckily it turned out that they were using the cafeteria.

“Oh, and now I’m going to go to the exclusive cafe that only class A students can use… … . Is the time okay?”

The eldest daughter of the Viscount Selit family.

I nodded at Katarina’s question.

“of course.”

I joined their crowd.

And Ardeal, who naturally joins the group after me.

Eight boys and girls, including me, rushed into a cafe located near the A class dormitory.

Inside the cafe, men and women who looked like seniors were holding teacups in an elegant manner and conversing in low voices. We walked across the seniors to a long rectangular table and sat down on chairs.

Then quietly called the clerk and ordered a drink.

“… … .”

“… … .”

Are you depressed by the atmosphere around you?

Everyone was silent all at once with a shrunken look.

The eyes of the seniors who started to gather at us. The gaze contained various emotions such as threat, curiosity, and ridicule.

‘… … Well, there’s no need for me to be discouraged.’

Despite the stares of the seniors, after taking a sip of the tea served by the waiter, I casually brought up topics of interest to the children to lighten the mood.

And the answers that were hesitant at first began to flow slowly, and soon the children gradually became insensitive to the gazes around them.

But maybe it’s because the voice is slightly raised?

moment when the conversation was going on.

“Hey, freshmen. Should I be quiet while drinking tea?”

“Hey, why are you killing the kids?”

Seniors looking at us with a big smile. In terms of appearance, they were presbyopic people who seemed to be in their late 20s.

Meanwhile, when the children around me kept their mouths shut, I immediately got up from my seat and bowed my head toward the seniors.

“I will apologize if I have been noisy.”

“Hmm? what’s your name?”

A senior with presbyopia who pointed at me with a finger.

After checking the badge worn on his left chest, I let out a small sigh.

‘Is it 4th grade?’

Soon, he lifted his bowed head and placed his right hand on his chest.

“My name is Kayneth L Arden.”

“Arden… … ? It’s the first family name I’ve heard… … .”

The number of families that exist in the Labadian Empire must exceed thousands. As long as you don’t memorize the names one by one, there must be any number of unfamiliar family names.

However, his tone was as if he was ignoring the Ardennes family.

To put me down in front of this many people.

‘… … Don’t you think there’s no need to be hot?’