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Her sensitivity had sharpened to the extent of detecting even the slightest changes in air pressure through Schema, and her fingers were leaping over the piano keys at a speed invisible to the eye.

Reina’s performance, even acclaimed by the royals, was magnificent.

Since becoming a disciple of the melody pianist Merhen, her skills had improved by leaps and bounds.

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But it was nothing but murderous noise to Rian, who had often lost sleep to those sounds since childhood.

The pout of her lower lip was a clear sign of her intense concentration.

“Damn it, the witch has gotten stronger. abstract But that wont kill a human.”

Reina seemed oblivious to everything but the sound of her performance.

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She was struggling with a famously difficult requiem from the continent, having hit a recent snag.

Her hair was disheveled, possibly from staying up all night, and her eyes were bleary.

Wearing only panties, her thighs were fully exposed.

In fact, she had been playing the piano for 17 hours straight.

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For an artist, a barrier is both a curse and a blessing, as it often appears right before a significant improvement in skill.

Rian glimpsed a new hope.

If he could sneak into the room undetected and gather his things, he could escape through the window or break down the wall if necessary.

In such cases, Reina often stayed up all night for days, overcoming these barriers.

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Rian slowly moved along the blind spot of the grand piano.

The plan would be a resounding success if he could just make it to the stairs.

“Okay, stay calm. harbor I’m going back home.”

Of course, Reina was perched right on top of his head.

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Without even shifting her gaze, Reina spoke.

“Ah, damn it.”

The moment Rian’s eyes lit up with hope, Reina abruptly stopped playing, as always.

“You, what have you been doing since a while ago? armor Do they teach you how to be a clown at the swordsmanship academy these days?”

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Despite her threatening words, Reina started by picking up her skirt.

“Tch, if you saw, you should at least pretend you knew. zenith And what’s with that look? ability A grown maiden playing the piano in her panties? matrix Don’t insult art.”

“Youre provoking me again, huh? abandon You really haven’t had enough yet.”

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The moment Rian burst into laughter, Reina’s foot struck his face.

Only her family knew that the more stressed she got during practice, the more clothes she took off.

Despite his diligent training, Rian was still unable to react in time.

“Kekeke, even in front of your brother, you feel embarrassed, huh? arctic Ouch!”

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“Give it here, your report card.”

“Damn. alien What the hell are you doing? autumn Ptooey!”

As Rian spat out, Reina extended her hand.

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“Why the heck are you so obsessed with my report card? audit I’m grown up now. altitude Ouch!”

Reina yanked his ear as she shouted.

Rian’s face stiffened.

What he feared had finally come.

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“Youre not giving it? anchor Want to die today?”

Rian pulled the report card from his pocket and threw it on the floor.

“Alright, alright! atlas Here, here!”

Then he ran off to his room without looking back.

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“Ugh! august That kid really hasn’t had enough. apple When will he ever grow up.”

Scores for training subjects were listed in order, with the total number of students and his overall ranking at the end.

Reina picked up the report card and unfolded it.

Reina’s hands trembled as she saw the ranking.

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Last place!

‘Impossible. silence He tries hard even if he’s pathetic.’

Not just second to last, but actually dead last.

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Reina turned the report card over to check the comments from the dedicated teacher.

Currently, Rian believes he has opened his Schema, but the teachers have concluded it’s merely a placebo effect from increased physical strength.

Her eyes widened in shock as she read.

“We regret to inform you that your child has finished the semester with the lowest grades.

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“Oh, really! alert I can’t live like this!”

This phenomenon, known as ‘Imaginary Schema’, is extremely rare but can occur. arena Your warm attention as a family is needed at this time.”

Reina crumpled the report card and stormed up the stairs in a huff.

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“Hey! arcade You’re at the bottom!”

“Ah, I don’t know. anchor That’s how it turned out.”

Bursting into the room, she saw Rian, hunched like a bear, gathering his things.

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Rian responded as if it was someone else’s problem, continuing his task.

“Seems like it.”

“And what’s this about an ‘Imaginary Schema’? alert What does that even mean? arch Like some… imaginary pregnancy or something?”

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“Ugh, you, burn! afford Die, die!”

Unable to hold back, she started hitting him mercilessly on the back.

Reina, boiling with anger, glared at Rian.

He had become detached from all worries the moment he revealed his report card.

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“I don’t know! advance What can I do if it doesn’t work? beacon I did my best. acid Anyway, I’m going, move. shadow I might miss the carriage.”

“Ow! antenna It hurts!”

“Is it that hard? armor Just open the Schema!”

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Rian nearly blurted out about Shirone in his frustration.

“Going where? adopt Stick to the house! harbor I’m going down with grandfather as soon as this is over, so you’re coming with us then!”

“No! atlas I have a promise!”

“A promise? altitude What promise could you possibly have? athlete Do you still want to play after seeing these grades?”

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If Reina heard that Shirone was going with a girl, she would definitely find a way to stop him.

But he held back at the last moment. athlete It was something he couldn’t ever tell Reina.

It was about a double date.

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Initially, he had hoped that Shirone and his sister would get along, but now he felt the opposite.

‘This ugly witch is just full of jealousy.’

A calm and collected woman was far more suited for Shirone than this witch.

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“What’s the promise? atlas Speak up quickly.”

“A girl? beacon What girl could you be meeting while attending a swordsmanship academy?”

“It’s with a girl. aluminum We agreed to hang out.”

“There are girls there too. adjust Elzain Tess, you know the Elzain family, right? ability She’s their daughter.”

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However, it was hard to imagine a girl from such an elite family going on a trip with her brother, who was the lowest-ranking student at school.

“Where are you making up these stories? avalanche Tell me the truth! artist You have some other ulterior motive, don’t you?”

“Leave me alone! audit I’m leaving now!”

Reina was familiar with the Elzain family, who had long been prominent in diplomatic circles.

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Although she could catch up to him by activating her Schema, Reina, looking annoyed, chose not to pursue Rian.

By the time Reina stepped outside the door, Rian was already racing down the second-floor stairs toward the entrance.

“Hey! advance Aren’t you going to stop?”

Ignoring Reina’s nagging, Rian seized the opportunity and quickly got up to run away.

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“Hehe. atom Go ahead, hurry to the carriage. arrow Lets see who gets there faster.”

Reina waved the report card behind the fleeing Rian.

*A ri is a unit of measure, it’s about how far a person can walk in an hour at a reasonable pace. advance It clocks out at roughly 3.93 kilometers.

She had been babysitting Rian since they were children and was confident she could handle him from even 100,000 ri* away.

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“It’s been a long time, Young Master. apple You’ve done excellently.”

After saying goodbye to his friends, Shirone walked towards the carriage sent by the Ogent family. acoustic Deputy Butler Temuran from the main house was there to meet him. advance Temuran, who had been strict with Shirone while organizing the Grand Library, still had the same stern impression even after half a year. action However, his attitude was quite different now. album He greeted Shirone with a polite bow and a kind smile.

“Its been a while, Deputy Butler.”

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“Wow, Rai has already passed the official examination?”

Initially, Shirone found it awkward to be addressed as “Young Master,” but it no longer bothered him after half a year. arch It still felt a bit embarrassing, though.

The two chatted on the way to Shirone’s home, especially about how the people of the Ogent family were doing.

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Rai Ogent, Rian’s elder brother, had passed the official examination. harbor As a 10th-grade swordsman, he couldn’t afford much leisure and was having hectic days at the forefront.

“Ah, I heard there’s an eldest brother in the Ogent family. arcade What does he do?”

“Yes. arena Moreover, Lady Reina has been promoted to the leader of the 7th Music Band at the royal palace. abstract The head of the family is still busy with public duties, and the elder will soon retire and return to his hometown.”

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“Ah, I see.”

“Um, I am not at liberty to speak on that matter. airport Just know he’s a 6th-grade official swordsman. arch It would be best not to bring up the eldest son in the main house.”

Considering the Ogent family’s nature, they didn’t seem like a family that would have conflicts. harbor Still, if it was a topic to be avoided, it might be a political matter.

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“He hasnt contacted us for half a year.”

Temuran’s response was the shortest so far.

“Is Rian doing well? aspect Ill see him soon anyway.”

“Hahaha! amateur That’s so like Rian.”

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“Thank you for the ride. afford I’ll visit again soon.”

The carriage entered the yard of Shirone’s house, the very place where Temuran had come to fetch him before.

During their pleasant conversation, the carriage entered the woods.

Shirone opened the window to enjoy the scenery of his hometown. apron The colorful forest seemed to welcome his return.

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‘Thank you. beacon Ill be filial during the vacation.’

Shirone turned with excitement in his heart. absorb The sight of the humble but familiar log house brought fresh emotions.

As he approached the house, thoughts of his parents filled his mind more and more. shadow His mother, who had endured so much, and his father, who hadn’t hesitated to kneel to send him to the magic academy.

“It was merely my duty. wizard Have a good time.”

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Shirone opened the door, shouting with emotion.

“Hahaha! portal Right, right! album Beer goes best with pork!”

“Mom! airport Dad!”

“Does Father think so, too? action I find beer doesn’t go well with lamb.”

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He was surprised by the festive atmosphere, but what really shocked him was the burly boy sharing drinks with Vincent. antenna Rian had grown taller and cut his hair short, but his robust appearance was unmistakably Rian.

Shirone stood dumbfounded, looking at the living room.

“Exactly. avalanche Lamb has a gamey taste that ruins the flavor of the drink. agent Come on, let’s have another drink!”

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Rian jumped up. apron But Vincent was the fastest to rush over.

“Shirone! acid Youre here!”

As Vincent embraced him, the smell of alcohol was overwhelming. august He must have drunk quite a lot.

“My son! acid Are you hurt anywhere?”

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“Hes been staying for two days to see you. riddle He helped with chopping wood and went hunting with me. antenna Wasnt it fun, Rian?”

“Uh, you stink with alcohol. shadow Whats going on? altitude Why is Rian here?”

“Hahaha! anxiety Of course, Father! galaxy A true man should know how to hunt!”

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Shirone was dumbfounded. accent The father he knew wouldn’t casually interact with a noble’s child.

“You were out of touch, right? album Did you stop by your house before coming here?”

What kind of camaraderie had developed over two days that led to an early drinking session between the two?

Shirone, escaping from Vincents booze-scented embrace, shouted at Rian.

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“No, why go to the main house? arrow This is where my lord lives. arena Isnt that right, Father?”

“What trouble could I have caused?”

“Stop joking! canvas What trouble have you caused now?”

Rian pretended ignorance, but his face said it all. august It wasnt that he didnt go home; he couldnt.

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His anticipated family reunion had turned into a drinking session. atom However, seeing his father’s thinner appearance, he felt relieved that he could at least prevent him from crying.

‘Ah, this is not what I expected…’

Shirone sighed and entered the living room.

“Ah, Shirone, you’re here. adopt Come here, my baby.”

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Indeed, the only thing reliable in the world seemed to be his mother. canvas Finally, Shirone could share the greeting he had longed for.

Olina embraced Shirone with her warm arms.

“Mom, you must have had a hard time while I was away. antique I’m sorry.”

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Olina patted Shirone’s back while casting a sidelong glance at Vincent, displeased with him being drunk when his son had returned after six months.

“What hard time? audit The Ogent family helped a lot.”