CHAPTER 47

Dawn Scarlett



"I do think that she is indeed going to surpass all the other chosen ones that came before her. Not to mention that she was able to possess three rare magical abilities. Well, although her first element which is fire is not that uncommon but still the density and power of the fire magic she possesses even surpassed your Raphael" Alaistair stated, and then Raphael nodded his head as if he completely agrees with what he said and I actually like to rebut what he said and state that they shouldn't really think that much of me because first and foremost I am not that even that talented - or rather it is quite impossible that I am able to surpass the archmage in my current status - like truly it is impossible because hello? I do not even know just yet how could I even use manipulate the magical abilities that I possess so how the heck did Alaistair come to a conclusion that I am able to surpass Raphael what the hell? That is truly impossible!



"The other surprising thing is that it is not only that she did not need an incantation to be able to teleport in her first try but neither minimum body movements. It is like although it was just her first time doing teleportation magic she could already be compared to having quite the experience" Raphael also stated and that made me heave a sigh. I do not think that I am able to rebut all the things that they are talking about right now and even their idea of me because how the hell I could actually rebut them when they are very enthusiastic about the topic. Like no one could ever change their opinion about me anymore and I do not know if it is going to be a good thing or a bad thing because first and foremost I do not want them to expect too much from me but it is obvious that it cannot be changed now - they are really going to start expecting too much from me and again I cannot help but to be nervous because again, what if I am not able to meet their expectations?



"I actually cannot wait to teach you other spells, Dawn Scarlett. And I do have a strong feeling that you are going to ace every spell that I am going to teach you" Alaistair said and once again, his eyes are twinkling but as if on cue, Raphael slapped his head with a thin book.



"Ouch!" he exclaimed and then he turn around to glare at Raphael. "What the heck is wrong with you Raphael?! That actually freaking hurts!" he added and then Raphael just gave him a knowing look.



"How the hell are you going to teach her spells when in the first place your forte is Grey magic while hers is elemental, divine, and rare magic which is obviously the opposite of your forte. Do you actually remember how much you struggled before in controlling the fire element?" Raphael said in a matter-of-fact tone and I saw how Alaistair actually rolled his eyes in front of Raphael, it is as if Raphael hit the spot and just roasted him.



"Okay fine I get it -you'll be the one to teach her about the spells and I'll just watch from the sidelines fine," he said and I could say based on his voice that he doesn't like the fact that he is not qualified to teach me magical spell because he specializes in Grey magic. Well, I also do think the same thing as Raphael, between the two of them, Raphael is the best person that could teach me a lot about how my magical abilities actually work but at the same time, I also want to learn a few things about Grey magic such us how the hell that he was able to live again and things about magical bonds. I do not know but for some reason, I am really pretty much interested in those two.



But I guess I have to learn it some other time since I need to focus on learning a lot of things from Trajan such as basic etiquette because I do not want to embarrass myself at my and Aurelius' engagement party and basically I just want to fulfill my part of the deal -- I do not want to be a burden to the two of them and at the same time I just want to ensure my safety while I am still working on how should I actually control my magical powers and up until I have already done my part in this country to be able to be of service to the emperor.



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It's already been exactly two hours. I have already taken my lunch with Trajan and Aurelius and after lunch just like what we agreed upon we are going to instantly start the continuation of our lecture, basically in order to make me have the aura of a noble lady so that no one could ever question my identity.



"So, should we start?" Trajan asked the moment that we took our respective seats at the same table where we are sitting a while back during our morning lecture. And even if I still want to rest for a couple of minutes to actually be able to digest everything that I ate a while back during lunch, I cannot do so and because I cannot I just nod my head in agreement. Why did I not speak out my opinion and ask for a few-minute break? Well, it is simply because I think that as of the moment even if I find Trajan mostly annoying and that I cannot really stand him being like a childish kid, I still owe him a favor of teaching me the things that I do not know.



And because I owe him a favor I have no right to complain and I should just do my best in order to be able to digest everything that he will teach me. It is the least that I could do especially because of the fact that my life is on the line. I am indeed very cautious especially because of the fact that if ever crazy shits started to happen I do not have anything to protect myself. Yes, I do have Yuki and I am sure enough that Alaistair and Raphael will do everything in their power to protect me but the thing is I cannot hide behind their shadows forever.



I need to learn how to fight as well by using magic to be able to protect myself even if they are not around - basically, I just do not want to be a burden to them.



"Alright since you are already ready then let us start now with the - I guess the simplest lesson that you could ever receive and that is the what should a noble lady should do or more or less what the things that they do in the city," Trajan said and I cannot help but to sigh subconsciously because of what he has said. Simplest he said? Is he really serious? If I am an ordinary person, an ordinary person in such a way that I do not have a sharp memory and I am not trained to learn things at a fast pace then everything about his lecture would definitely be hard as hell to me.



Any ordinary human being to be honest would instantly give up the moment that they have just started their lecture regarding the characteristics a noblewoman should have. Well, no ordinary human being could actually be able to handle all the things that he have just said a while back well it is unless the person has high memorization and familiarization skills like me which was gained through rigorous studying.



"Let us first have a quick recap regarding your position in society. Being a noblewoman is a social class normally ranked immediately below royalty or the imperial family. Being part of the nobility has often been an estate of the realm that possessed more acknowledged privilege and higher social status than most other classes in society. The privileges associated with nobility may constitute substantial advantages over or relative to non-nobles or may be largely honorary, an example is precedence. Which also varies by country and era. Membership in the nobility, including rights and responsibilities, is typically hereditary." He said and I nod my head. I am very much familiar with the concept of nobles and nobility. Well, the reason for that knowledge is because I can remember my professor in European history discussed things about aristocracy and nobility, and of course, it is obvious that it is just the same thing, the only difference is that I am in a completely different era.



I can also remember the words of my professor



"I think you have something to say, you can say it Dawn" Trajan suddenly interrupted my thoughts and that made me instantly swallow my saliva. Wait - am I that obvious that I am thinking about something? Oh well, I am about to actually deny it when he suddenly looked at me like I could say whatever I want to say because he too wants to hear my ideas and that he will not start speaking again if I haven't said what is on my mind.



Heck, I guess I have no choice but to actually say something.



"Well, I don't know but an idea just popped out in my head" of course that is a lie but oh well he will not know that is not a lie anyways. After that first statement I said, he looked at me as if telling me that I should go on with my statement and so I did.





"So, I just thought that not all of the benefits of nobility derived from noble status per se. Usually, privileges were granted or recognized by the monarch in association with possession of a specific title, office, or estate. Most nobles' wealth derived from one or more estates, large or small, that might include fields, pasture, orchards, timberland, hunting grounds, streams, etc. It also included infrastructure such as a castle, well, and mill to which local peasants were allowed some access, although often at a price. Nobles were expected to live "nobly", that is, from the proceeds of these possessions. Work involving manual labor or subordination to those of lower rank, well with specific exceptions, such as in military or ecclesiastic service was either forbidden as a derogation from noble status or frowned upon socially. On the other hand, membership in the nobility was usually a prerequisite for holding offices of trust in the realm and for career promotion, especially in the military, at court, and often the higher functions in the government, judiciary, and the spiritual sector"



I lengthy said and in that very moment, Trajan has this shocked look on his face, as if he did not expect me to say those things. Wait honestly is there something wrong with what I said?



*To be continued*