Student Council President Election (3)
impossible.
The weight of that three-letter word presses heavily on my heart.
While coming to Sylvania and living as a freshman, Tanya was able to feel it clearly.
If Fenia really runs for the student council president election, Tanya cannot beat her no matter what she does.
The confident image he had built up since his time living in the imperial family, his reputation so strong that anyone in the Cloel Empire would have heard his name, his position as a freshman who had just entered the school was at a disadvantage, and Fenia was already popular among the students. The foundation is strong because it is supported.
No matter what variables arise, Tanya’s odds of winning are completely zero.
Tanya Rothtaylor can’t beat Fenia Elias Cloel. This proposition will never be overturned.
Tanya herself knew better than anyone else.
*
Reality and romance are completely different. Tanya took that to heart again as she entered her bachelor life.
The fantasy and romance Tanya had about Sylvania before entering school was truly like a magical castle that existed in her imagination.
However, once it comes true, the dream is relegated to reality.
You can’t always live trapped in romance, and tasks and tasks that need to be completed immediately pile up on your shoulders.
Tanya was gradually becoming an adult. The first thing I realized was that a dream is a dream and reality is reality.
Entering Sylvania is an auspicious event, but you need to give up early on the hope that everything in the world will turn out romantically and beautifully.
‘Yes, there are definitely a lot of things that don’t work out as expected… It won’t be full of happy things. No matter how Sylvania is, there’s no guarantee that there will only be great people, and there’s no way that great seniors will always be fond of me.’
However, you should not be discouraged. As the successor to the Ross Taylor family, she must always maintain the appearance of a confident and proud daughter.
Revealing indecent behavior in a place like this would be like tarnishing the family name.
Tanya nodded her head like that, and had already promised herself that even if her bachelor’s life didn’t go as well as she had hoped, she would persevere with a strong mind.
Of course, undergraduate life did not go as expected.
“Oh, Tanya. Are you going to practice elemental science? Are there any inconveniences while taking class? There was a bit of a temperature difference between day and night, so be careful not to catch a cold, and let’s have a cup of tea with Elka sometime.”
Ziggs, who was on his way out to practice with his elemental science class classmates, greeted Tanya warmly, and the classmates whispered and looked at him.
– ‘Isn’t that senior Ziggs? He is quite famous as a strong figure not only in the second year class but also in the entire academic community… ‘
– ‘Wow, I guess I know Mr. Ziggs personally, I guess… If Ross Taylor is her second daughter, then her connections are probably not ordinary… ‘
“I’m glad you look healthy, Tanya. I’m planning to have a negotiation session soon regarding the seal transaction. When is that okay? “If you let me know a convenient time, I will prepare a place for you, so please come.”
When I was eating with my classmates in the student cafeteria, Lortel spoke to me first, smiling at Tanya and talking about work.
– ‘that person… Isn’t this obviously senior Lortel, the representative of the Aken Island branch of the Elte Company?’
– ‘Wow, Miss Tanya…’ He was also acquainted with the person in power at Elte Trading Company.’
– ‘And seeing as they’re negotiating and all that, it looks like they’ve made a personal deal.’
– ‘Wow… We’re the same age… It feels like the world I live in is much bigger… I’m sure you’re familiar with business-related conversations and public situations like that… ‘
“hi.”
All undergraduate classes are over and on the way back to the dormitory.
I saw Tanya, who was walking side by side with her classmates until the road split, and Lucy, who was walking sleepily and trudging like a zombie, quickly said hello.
I didn’t do anything special, I just waved my small hand in greeting and continued on my way.
– ‘Well, that person…’ In fact, you’re Lucy Mayril, Sylvania’s greatest genius, right?’
– ‘This is the first time I’ve seen that senior speak. ‘You actually talk.’
– ‘I heard it’s impossible to get close to anyone because they treat each other so harshly, but it seems like they’ve even exchanged greetings with Miss Tanya. Even if it’s the other seniors, what on earth can you do to Lucy? ?’
– ‘As expected, the scope of our network is different from that of regular students like us… What should I say… I can feel the wall… ‘
Tanya left behind the students who looked up to her and returned to the dormitory with her classmates at Ofilis Hall.
In the past few days, it feels like Tanya’s status and evaluation within the academy has risen ridiculously.
In particular, among classmates who look up to their seniors, Tanya, who has connections with many famous powerhouses, also seems to have been upgraded.
Of course, her status as the second daughter of the Ross Taylor family was by no means a calling card that could be used anywhere, but as it overlapped with Sylvania’s unique culture of judging people by focusing more on academics and achievements, Tanya’s prestige increased even more.
As a villainess, she already has followers, which is a necessity(?).
The two girls, Kylie and Terry, who were following Tanya through the hallway of the Ofilis Building, held each other’s hands and spoke with ecstatic faces.
“As expected, Miss Tanya. He has a dignified demeanor and a wide network of contacts, but he doesn’t show off either… So cool… ! That kind of nobility must be born with it… ?”
“If I could just match half of that elegant appearance, there would be no limit… !”
Even so, Terry, it was funny to hear Kylie talk about being noble and all that.
As soon as she reached the front of her room, Tanya carefully looked back. She couldn’t show off her laughter and show off her high tension, but she couldn’t seem to be discouraged by the excessive attention either.
“Uhuhuhu. You both worked hard to keep up with your academic schedule today. “You must be tired in many ways, so go back to your room and rest.”
“Of course, Miss Tanya! Miss Tanya, you worked really hard today!”
“Fighting tomorrow too! I will follow you wherever you go… !”
I already feel a sense of discomfort when I see classmates using polite language among themselves.
“I will work hard tomorrow and the day after tomorrow to become a dignified and capable person like Tanya!”
When Terry said that, Tanya smiled softly and spoke.
“Oh, good posture. Of course, I am a person with many shortcomings, but if I continue to improve myself every day, I am sure that I will be able to become a great student who will not be inferior to Terry. Let’s do our best tomorrow too.”
Tanya closed the door and came in, leaving behind the students who had sparkling respect in their eyes.
Then, with my back against the door, I started to sweat profusely. The eyes wander here and there without finding a place to go.
“me… I didn’t do anything… ???”
When I came to, Tanya’s fandom had already formed among the freshmen.
“uh… How did this happen… ?”
Anyway, the ghosts are crying.
When I looked up and looked at my desk, it was full of notes I had written before entering Sylvania.
Things to prepare before moving into Ofilis Hall, school supplies needed while completing the academic schedule, weak subjects to study separately, things to be careful about in your own behavior so as not to be rude among students, etc… These are the things Tanya passionately prepared and thought about before entering Sylvania.
Most of these notes are almost useless because they ended well after my undergraduate career began. I needed to organize and get rid of things I didn’t need.
If you look through those notes, you will find notes about Ed Rosstaylor.
Shame on the Ross Taylor family. Garbage that must be eliminated. If you arrive at Sylvania, you will be the first person to be removed from the school at all costs.
There are many records that Tanya evaluated in that way before entering school. Tanya looked at the notes intently… I swallowed dry saliva.
I’m not sure if Ed Ross Taylor has completely reformed or not.
Human nature does not change that easily. Therefore, I reported to my family that I would be watching for now.
however… Most of the time Tanya is receiving such precious treatment while living as a bachelor… The fact that he is the younger brother of Ed Ross Taylor also plays a role.
I feel like I have inherited my brother’s connections.
Then, the act of antagonizing Ed Rothtaylor, attacking him in any way, and driving him out…
“Then I’m just a piece of trash… !”
This is a problem before academic evaluations are pushed to the bottom. It’s just that, in Tanya’s opinion, it is a morally absurd act.
No matter what, I don’t choose the crazy option of antagonizing Ed here. This is because I received so much just because I was the younger brother.
“weird… .? Why am I worrying about whether I will become trash or not… ? Garbage is definitely… It wasn’t me, it was my brother… ???”
Tanya was sitting at her desk, scratching her head with both hands.
“what… ? Why did this happen… ?? What happened… ??”
*
The next day, two people from Ross Taylor’s home arrived. They were quite familiar faces.
“It’s nice to see you after so long, Miss Tanya. “I’m glad to see you in good health.”
“I heard that you are having a hard time studying. “I’m so glad I could help you.”
Sylvania Academy is full of noble students.
If students were allowed to bring along personal secretaries and maids who assist them in their daily lives, the influx of outside personnel would make academic life so hectic that it would become impossible.
Therefore, bringing personal assistants or maids into the teaching building is strictly prohibited.
Instead, there is a separate maid department at Ofilis Hall, a high-quality manpower agency that takes care of the convenience of living for students of noble status.
The only two people in Sylvania who can be free from these school rules are the princess and the saint.
Therefore, according to principle, it is difficult for the vassals of the Ross Taylor family, who are outsiders, to receive permission to stay in Sylvania Bachelor.
“Your father paid a lot of attention to you. Nice to meet you after a long time, Kadec, Nox.”
The two retainers whose names were called knelt down and bowed their heads.
He was a truly trustworthy confidant who had served the Ross Taylor family since he was young. These are people who are so trustworthy that even Crepin, who does not abuse people, trusts them and entrusts them with everything.
Tanya felt deep gratitude for dispatching such a confidant to Aken Island.
“Originally, dispatching students as personal assistants in this way is prohibited at the academic level, but we were able to come in for business reasons. “The BS is also aware of the transaction with Elte Trading Company.”
“That’s right. Therefore, once the negotiations for the purchase of the wise man’s seal are completed, we will probably have to leave the academy again.”
The new semester is the busiest time for new students.
There are a lot of classes and events going on at the moment, and in the meantime, Tanya has to run for the student council president election and lead the negotiations to purchase the wise man’s seal.
Just one thing is too much for Tanya to handle. It is also natural to provide support at the family level.
“I, Cardek, will gather market information regarding the negotiation of the purchase of Seongseo and inquire about information on the budget status of Elte Trading Company. “We will confirm and report on the specific negotiation schedule.”
“Thank you, Kadec.”
“I, Nox, will be in charge of coordinating the schedule for the student council president election while Lady Tanya focuses on her studies. Above all, as there are rumors of Princess Fenia running for office, she needs information about what promises the camp will make… ”
“that… It’s okay, Nox.”
“… yes?”
Tanya, who was sitting at her personal desk and straightening her hair, sighed deeply.
The hand that was brushing my hair that shined like gold stopped for a moment, and when I looked out the window, I saw the clear sky of early spring.
“The two of them just arrived, so their information appears to be up to date. “There’s new news that came out this morning.”
From Tanya’s perspective, this is definitely good news.
It would not be strange for people to clenched their fists and shout to the sky in cheers.
However, Tanya was not that excited. Even Tanya herself couldn’t figure out the reason.
*
“Princess Fenia is not running in the student president election.”
“… what?”
It’s the so-called lightning strike.
It is a disaster that appears suddenly without any warning.
The nail hall is the largest of the three buildings in the student center.
There was a record of Yenika destroying it during the first semester of last year, but it was only now, about a year later, that it had been completely restored and was performing its function.
During the semester, the student center is no different from a market place. This is because most student administrative work is received at the student union, and all student welfare facilities are located here.
In particular, all the small general stores and refreshment stores are concentrated here. Because it is too far to go out to the living building to buy food, all students who want to spend their spare time in the teaching building flock to the student center.
Two glasses of citrus juice with floating ice were on a wooden table. I bought it because I was indebted to Yenika for one reason or another.
“I heard today that the imperial secretary was announced as the representative of the royal family quarters… ? This is some exciting news that happened a few hours ago. “Everyone was whispering.”
Yenika smiled brightly as she sipped her juice. The happiest smile in the world after a glass of juice is a girl who enjoys buying you something.
“then… Because it was just announced… It can be reversed… ?”
“Well, most of the students who tried to support the princess complained that it should be overturned.”
I narrowed my brows and fell into thought.
The final boss of Act 4, Crepin Rothtaylor.
If you want to capture the Rosstaylor family, the most powerful family on the continent, it will be difficult unless someone as powerful as Princess Fenia jumps in. This is because there are not many groups that can wage a war of nerves on an equal footing with the Ross Taylor family.
Because matriarch Crepin Rosstaylor handles his affairs almost perfectly, most people in the world do not even suspect that he is a villain. Even if you suspect it, there is no evidence.
The first person to notice Crepin’s darkness and the first to start opposing him is Princess Fenia. Her suspicions, which initially started out as intuition, turn into convictions as she begins to properly encounter Crepin as the student council president.
Additionally, the academic power that Fenia wields as student council president is an absolute advantage in protecting the school from Crepin’s evil spirit targeting Sylvania Academy. Although the imperial power is enormous, it is difficult to influence even the delicate and microscopic aspects within the academy.
Imperial power and bachelor power. Only after gaining both powers will Fenia be in a position to properly lead the academic defense battle against Crepin.
“Hmm… ”
If you want to catch Crepin, you need to set up a confrontation between Princess Fenia and the Rosstaylor family from now on.
If the situation continues that way, Princess Fenia will become an incredibly powerful ally. In fact, she was in a situation where she should have ended up like that in the first place.
“Ed.”
While I was lost in thought for a while, Yenika’s face suddenly came into view. Yenica stuck her head out, puffed out her cheeks, and grunted as she spoke.
“He’s worried about something again and looks anxious.”
“what?”
“Listen carefully, Ed.”
Yenika quickly got up from her seat, came over to the seat next to me, and sat down.
And he puts his hands on both waists and makes a face like he’s angry. In fact, Jenica is rarely truly angry, so her behavior is more of a protest.
“I’m starting to get the hang of it now. “I have a feeling that Ed will do something reckless again.”
“hey… that… ”
“No matter what Ed does, it’s Ed’s mom, so I’m not in a position to say, ‘Do this or don’t do that.’ But I absolutely cannot tolerate Ed getting hurt and bleeding alone without knowing anything.”
Yenika continued speaking with a pouty face.
“If you want to do something, consult with me. “I will help you no matter what.”
“Yenika. I already owe you a lot in many ways. Help with elemental magic, camp work… ”
“If I don’t think of it as a debt, it’s not a debt. “I am the party involved.”
It may sound like a clever story, but Yenika is sincere.
“I don’t want Ed to get hurt or suffer needlessly. “It’s a lot of hard work, but there’s no need to make it even harder by buying it.”
“… ”
I thought about it for a while, but it was very difficult for me to pretend not to notice Yenika’s staring eyes.
“I am of the opinion that it is good for Princess Fenia to become the student council president.”
“… that… You might think so. “Not just Ed, but many people think that way.”
It was a sudden story, but Yenika accepted it gently.
“But there are also unexpected parts. Princess Fenia… You were really mean to Ed. “I never thought Ed would support Princess Fenia like that.”
“okay?”
After acting like a bastard, he was pushed into a situation where he was excommunicated by Fenia… Actually, it is a good thing to be self-employed. Although I wasn’t the Ed Ross-Taylor at the time.
“huh. Plus, there’s Tanya. I also tried to support Tanya. “He’s Ed’s younger brother, he’s done some unfortunate things, and he has a good reputation among the freshmen.”
Yenika spoke loudly while wiggling her braided hair.
“and… “The person in question says he won’t run, so there’s nothing we can do?”
“That’s true, but… ”
According to the original plan, Princess Fenia should have run for the student council president election without any hesitation.
And the bloody fight with Tanya… It may seem like a competition, but in reality, it wins by an overwhelming margin of votes.
The gap between Tanya and Fenia cannot be bridged lightly. As long as he runs for office, it is safe to assume that Fenia will win.
However, what on earth has changed his mind to give up running for office?
“At the very least, it would be nice to know the reason why you are not running.”
“It’s because self-confidence has disappeared.”
– Boom.
Another drink glass was placed on the table. And the person who plopped down in the seat across from him was Ziggs Eiffelstein, currently a second-year member of the Ministry of Magic.
“It’s definitely spring, so there’s no need to wear a coat during the day. Wow, I didn’t know I would be sweating so much. “Why are there so many people in the student center?”
Ziggs took off his coat and wrapped it around one hand, took a couple of sips of his drink, and exhaled deeply.
“Ziggs?”
“I thought it was a nice face, but wasn’t it too hot in broad daylight even though there were a lot of eyes watching? Well, you two are free… ”
Ziggs said and put down his drink cup.
After hearing those words, Yenika straightened her back and quickly widened the distance, which had been reduced to a few tens of centimeters. I feel like I finally noticed her distance.
“huh?! Is this close?! Would you say it’s that close? ?! Well, is it close… ? Oh, is this a place where I can be misunderstood… ? “But it’s too manly to say it’s hot!”
Yenica fanned her face, avoided eye contact, and then lowered her head.
“The two seniors are talking privately, and I know it’s not polite to interrupt like this… ”
Ziggs crossed his arms and sighed.
“There was something I couldn’t tell you last time because I was busy. “It was only recently that I gained some confidence.”
“what?”
“I’m a classmate, and we go to quite a few classes together, so I get to see Princess Fenia’s face a lot, right?”
Ziggs is a man who spent his entire childhood living a wild life in the northern grasslands.
Now he seems like a gentleman and a man who knows how to be polite, but these are all manners he learned while living in the Islan family.
A life lived as a beast before becoming a human. The intuition that life gave Ziggs is a sense of a realm that is one level higher than the five human senses.
“Have you ever seen a leader wolf who lost his pack, Senior Ed?”
The sly tone had suddenly calmed down.
“A leader who has experienced driving his flock to death due to wrong choices has lifeless eyes. The unique characteristics of wolf cubs… It’s completely different from the bright, murderous eyes. Even if it encounters prey, it does not hunt, and even if it encounters a wild animal, it does not show hostility.”
Ziggs speaks quietly with his arms crossed. Everything he says is likely to be from experience.
Close your eyes and think about that time.
The experience of encountering a wolf with scars bigger than one’s own body in a corner of the grassland.
He may have picked up the weapon with trembling hands filled with fear, but it would have been difficult to find any significant meaning.
“Even if you aim your bow openly, there is no reaction.”
Soon Ziggs slowly opened his eyes and spoke quietly.
“That’s how Princess Fenia’s eyes looked to me.”
After saying that, I stood up again.
“I’m sorry for disturbing you. I was just passing by and saw a friendly face, so I came to say hello. “I’ll just go.”
“No, what is the interruption? “Nice to meet you too.”
“Tomorrow, spring rain will fall for the first time in a while. Please keep this in mind when leaving the dormitory.”
Ziggs picked up an empty drinking glass. Then, after nodding her head and saying hello to her, he waved her arms around and left for the exit of the student center.
He must have been feverish for no reason, with Jenica next to him, who was gently fanning her face… I fell into thought again.
The worst possibility is… This is a situation where Princess Fenia has lost her hostility towards the Ross Taylor family.
If that were the case, Princess Fenia had to have a reason to ignite her hostility against the Rosstaylor family again.
At this point… There was no way to come up with a good reason.
“I think I need to make up my mind.”
“huh? “What’s wrong, Ed?”
Crepin Ross Taylor, head of the Ross Taylor family.
The reason he summoned the Mabuler early in a weak state was because he was unable to withstand all-out political pressure.
The core of that pressure is the imperial power, led by Fenia. The situation of dealing with Crepin without that force… It is completely uncharted territory at this point.
It’s a situation that should be avoided at all costs, but if such a situation comes… You have to face it straight ahead.
“Anyway, since it’s supposed to rain tomorrow, it will be a good environment for water spirit training.”
There are no conditions to move right away, so I’ll have to think about what I need to do first.
“If possible, it would be better to be near the sea. “I’ll have to deal with the lieutenant spirit tomorrow at the cliffside to the north.”
“Yes, I will also go there after the elemental science class.”
“okay. thanks. “I have to go back to camp first.”
Yenika smiled and nodded.
Anyway, even though I say it’s not me… In many ways, I owed a lot to Yenika.
*
“Hmm.”
When I sniff the tip of my nose, the scent of flowers blooms. Spring is my favorite season.
The same goes for the warm sunlight and the gentle breeze that tickles your cheeks. They all make your heart feel warm, and even the waiting time feels like you are wrapped in a warm blanket.
– Sabak, Sabak.
The sound of stepping on grass heard from beyond the camp.
The girl, who was lying on the roof of the hut and looking up at the sky, was shaking her feet for no reason. I see her humming at the thought of lying down on the boy’s lap with a few pieces of her beef jerky in his mouth.
Suddenly, I felt a hint of moisture on the bridge of my nose. The unique sense has never gone astray.
Lucy put her hat on tightly and looked up at the sky again. Although spring has been here for a long time, it looks like it will be difficult to go outside tomorrow.
“Is it going to rain?”
I don’t like rain.
For some reason, the rain hitting her body makes Lucy feel gloomy. If it’s going to rain, it’s better to pass quickly.
Lucy thought so and jumped down near the bonfire.
I was lying down next to the crackling fire, staring blankly at the blond boy coming through the grass in the distance.
I flicked my fingertips at the hum that came out for no reason.
