The Villainess Who Was Dumped Got Married into My Family, a Mob Noble from the Frontier, and Turns Out, She's an Amazing Capable Wife? - Chapter 18: Living a Retired Life in the Academy, Seriously?

Chapter 18: Living a Retired Life in the Academy, Seriously?

Then, the carriage arrived at the academy without any issues.

Let’s talk a bit about the academy.

Aetherdam Academy, named after the country, is a place of learning where the nobility of the country gathers. 

Those who are to inherit their family’s leadership are forced to enroll, but those who are not can still enroll without any issues if they can afford the tuition and dormitory fees.

At this time, classes are divided according to one’s rank or position, with those of baron rank or higher who are to inherit, or those of count rank or higher being placed in a special class without exception, and others in the general class. 

Simply put, if you’re in the special class, you might even marry into the royal family, while everyone else is in the general class.

Additionally, if a commoner’s magical aptitude or knowledge is recognized as exceptional, they can be admitted as “Sage’s progeny” under a special exception and will be placed in the special class, which doesn’t have a general class counterpart.

In the world of the otome game, the protagonist’s position was this commoner slot.

I think learning is the same for everyone, so being in the general class should be fine, but this is how things are arranged according to ancient wisdom.

Sounds vague and confusing, right?

Now to the main point.

Honestly speaking, the special class that Alicia was originally in is nothing but enemies. 

So, if possible, going to the general class is the correct route.

If she ends up in the special class, she’ll just be caught up in the protagonists’ wild school life. 

Though considered a throwaway territory, I’m still a border count. 

Position-wise, I should be in the special class, but fortunately, due to the discrimination against throwaway territories rampant in the capital, it was confirmed that I would be in the general class.

Even though Alicia is from a duke’s family, she is currently under the care of the Brave family.

She was so oppressed that she wasn’t allowed to bring any servants with her, which meant she couldn’t enter the special class dorm that required attendants.

I thought she would be in the general class with me. But, for some reason, we both ended up in the special class.

“This is wrong, so wrong!”

“Stop it!”

I was banging my head on the desk when Alicia scolded me,

“These desks aren’t as sturdy as the ones at your family home!”

I thought we would be guided to different dorms, but somehow, we were sent to an old western-style house a bit away from the special dormitory area.

The awkwardness when we bumped into each other at the front door was indescribable.

“I’ll endure whatever is said to me. So, you too, please refrain from doing anything rash.”

“If it looks like you’re going to be harmed, even in the girls’ dorm, I’ll come flying.”

“Please don’t, that would definitely get you expelled.”

Despite deciding to part ways with such determination, we ended up facing each other again a few minutes later and were forced to live under the same roof. 

What’s happening with the discipline at this academy?

“I heard the detailed story, Sebas had worked on it with my family.”

“Sebas did?”

“Yes, there was a letter when I arrived at this house, and it was written there.”

Living in the special dormitory without servants is difficult. 

The facility seems to be designed with the presence of servants in mind, so much so that even the main character commutes from her family home in the capital. 

Sebas’s letter said as much.

As for the Oldwood Duke’s family, it wouldn’t be acceptable for even a failing daughter to move from the special class to the general class. 

However, sending her back to school without servants as if nothing happened would make other nobles look down on them. 

That’s why Sebas suggested a plan.

He proposed letting Alicia attend school while bearing the shame, thinking it would be seen as a suitable action by the duke’s family and accepted by other nobles.

And so, they cleverly came up with a reason to use this unused, mysterious western-style house as a substitute dormitory.

“It’s like being treated as a sore spot.”

Alicia said with a troubled smile.

“No, isn’t this a chance for redemption? I think it’s actually the best situation.”

I felt something like the kindness of Alicia’s parents in this arrangement. 

Going back would mean facing inevitable shame, and living alone in the special dormitory would be harder.

Besides, if she could graduate with high grades in the special class, it should mitigate some of the failures.

“Plus, it’s easier for me to protect you here, and I think living here won’t be much different from when we were in our mansion.”

I didn’t think even Sebas could solve the dormitory issue, but he handled it quite well.

“You’re right, I need to change my mindset!” 

She nodded several times at my words and patted her cheeks.

“Then, we should start with cleaning the room. It seems like it hasn’t been used for a while, it’s even dirtier than your mansion.”

“Do we really need to compare it to my house…?”

“It’s still better than being compared to your room, you know?”

“Eh?”

Feels like the habits of the Brave family’s servants are rubbing off on her. 

I kind of don’t like it!

“It looks like they’ve already moved in the household items we need for living, which is nice. Leave the heavy lifting to me.”

“Okay.”

Having a space where we can relax is a great luxury, especially since there’s a chance we won’t have a moment to breathe in the dorms.

“Hey! There’s a backyard here, right? How about we grow some vegetables? Nobody’s going to come and see them anyway, so it’s fine, right?”

“I think it’s a good idea.”

Hmm, Alicia has become quite resourceful.

And to think we’re starting our retired life as soon as we enter the academy. 

Well, it’s not bad.

It means we probably won’t have to deal with the main characters’ group much.

As I was admiring Sebas’s good work in his letter, magical writing slowly appeared. 

Brave family-style, magical writing. 

You can’t see it without special training.

“―Contraceptives are hidden in the young master’s room. Best of luck.”

Even in the letter… sigh. 

Couldn’t there have been something else to say? 

Such a waste of space. 

As I thought about this, I found more text below.

“Young master, all I could manage was to arrange for both of you to live together. I’ve explained to the academy that being connected to the duke’s family makes Alicia eligible for the special class, but for the young master from the Brave family to enter the special class, you must take a test. It’s a test of skill, so please do your best.”

I see?

If Alicia stays in the special class, it would be odd for me to be in the general class.

I’m not sure what kind of test it will be, but if it’s a test of skill, then passing it is just what the Brave family would do.