episode_0073

“Please leave it to me.”

Nazar grinned. It seemed like he could see a pile of money and a fox god behind him.

“Oh, and miss. Instead of revealing the formulas and magic written here from the beginning, how about releasing them sequentially in volumes 1 and 2? This way, we can achieve higher sales and support from wizards who are looking forward to the next volume.”

Let’s split the 2 trillion won further, so what the heck, the 100 copies are only the first edition…

“That’s good.”

“If we make the cover a little thicker, including the contract and a few safety measures, this should be enough for up to 5 volumes. I will fill in the missing parts.”

‘The cover is thick…’ The word that came to mind was modern-day nitrogen snacks.

‘…Is this something called a pigtail?’

As I watched Nazar quickly drawing up a plan, I stuck my tongue out again.

* * *

Well, everything went smoothly after that.

Thanks to a mojiri named Alon Hamber, a place was naturally created to promote the grimoire.

There were inquiries from those who noticed the clause late, but there was no particular opposition.

You must not attack the dukedom using the grimoires that the dukedom has released as a business. Wouldn’t protesting against this mean attacking the duke family?

The public opinion of wizards was immediately known.

That’s because Anna, a newly hired wizard who had started living in our house, came to report in the morning.

A few hours ago.

“The team leader looked at the princess and her magic book and said that it was the most beautiful and noble salvation in the world.”

He’s full of energy this morning. He even jumps up and down as if he’s excited while talking.

If you were the team leader, was it Cassandra? That older sister… she just seemed like a career woman who was good at her job… I didn’t think she was the type to show off like that?

If the grimoire is great in the first place, then it’s great, but why me… . For some reason, it was a word that made my face feel hot just hearing it.

‘But he… seems to be having a hard time with me, but he says everything he wants to say in secret.’

Even I, who was used to being treated well by the maids, felt like my hands and feet would cringe when I heard things like god, goddess, and salvation.

“I also think Marian’s Book is really cool. More impressive than any book I’ve read in my life…”

To be honest, I thought it was Oba to put my name on the grimoire, but Nazar said that famous wizards were criticizing me for putting my name on the grimoire, more than anything else.

‘It will sell more if it is named after a young lady.’

When he said that, I had no choice but to nod in the end.

Well, what can I say since the results prove it…

‘oh. It’s finally over.’

Anna, who had been chattering non-stop for quite some time, closed her mouth.

As I stared at her with an incredulous feeling, the corners of my eyes suddenly turned red and I lowered my head.

White blouse and pleated miniskirt. Wearing a robe in a style that has recently become popular among students, she looked quite elegant.

Even if his appearance changes, he doesn’t change.

For some reason, I thought she was cute, so I approached her.

“Thank you.”

And lightly stroked her head.

“Inhale…!”

At my touch, Anna held her breath and flailed with both arms.

“Pa…! Well, I, I mean, there was research I was doing with my team members…”

It’s rare for women to become partners, but it’s not unheard of, and we happen to be in the same grade. Seeing Anna beautifully dressed, he asked, ‘Would you like to go to the ball with me?’ I wanted to say that, but I guess it was uncomfortable.

“It’s okay. Let’s go.”

Feeling sorry, I immediately withdrew my hand.

“ㅡYes, four!”

Anna responded vigorously and quickly ran away like a squirrel with its butt on fire.

Even if you are in the same grade, it would be unpleasant for a younger person to suddenly pat your head.

In the first place, Anna and I are… well, in short, the president of a large company and an employee.

There is no way you can reject anything I say.

At that moment, an image of a boss flirting with an employee came into my mind.

‘I don’t like that…’

I reflected a little on the sight of her looking like she even chewed her tongue.

* * *

“Ah… what should I do…!”

Anna smiled heartily while stroking the head where Marian’s hand had touched.

Then, she suddenly started jumping up and down, so it was no wonder that the maids passing by saw her and stopped walking.

“Wizard, are you okay?”

“Yes, yes…?!”

Anna, who came to her senses after hearing the worried voice, shook her head.

“Your face is red… If you don’t feel well.”

“Oh, no! It’s okay!”

Even as I ran away, I let out a scream of joy.

“Aaaah!”

After living there for a few days, I became more certain. The princess was a very merciful lord.

Not long ago, I received a call from my professor.

“Anna Ember student.”

An embarrassed expression, as if it was difficult to say something.

“Baron Ember has requested the return of the remainder of your tuition.”

“Yes…?”

‘Return?’

My father thought of his attending the academy as a priest’s class.

She didn’t even pay tuition, asking what kind of study she was doing, and thanks to the money she saved and the princess’s concessions, she received a scholarship even though she was second in class… In short, her father didn’t give her a single penny.

I must have made a rather absurd expression.

“So…”

The professor laughed helplessly.

My father came in after drinking in broad daylight.

Even though the semester was already coming to an end, they insisted on refunding the entire year’s tuition. Even the Baron was a nobleman, so it was difficult to ignore him, and the Academy, which did not want the situation to escalate, quickly gave him money.

‘What should I do…’

Just listening to the story gave me a headache.

It was a time when I was walking around campus in a depressed mood.

“Anna student. The Dean is looking for you.”

“Yes?”

I was completely out of my mind.

“What should I do… Expulsion from school?”

I feel like I’m going to throw up because of the stress.

‘Can I ask you to postpone it a little bit…’

I swallowed my saliva and knocked on the door.

Knock, knock, knock.

“Come in.”

Fortunately, the dean’s expression was bright.

“I will lift it.”

It was when I relaxed a little when I saw him smiling and offering me tea.

“Did you hear the story?”

A kind grandfather. Even though it was such a soft voice, my body stiffened.

“Yes…”

“Hmm…? Looking at your expression, I wonder if you didn’t hear?”

The dean opened his eyes wide.

“Yes…?”

“Oops. There must have been a mistake.”

The dean explained slowly and easily so that it was easy to understand.

What I heard wasn’t wrong.

However, the princess left immediately after that.

and…

“So, from now on, we have decided to exclude you from the scholarship list. Also, Baron Ember is still your guardian, but we will change that too. To do that, we need your approval… hm? Are you listening?”

“Yes, yes!”

In short, the princess paid not only the tuition that my father paid for, but also the entire third and fourth grade tuition.

For some reason, my heart swelled.

After returning to the mansion, Anna immediately went to see Marian.

Knock, knock, knock.

“Come in.”

“Um, Princess…”

Marian tilts her head at Anna’s hesitant response.

“What’s going on?”

“Thank you…”

Anna, her cheeks flushed, opened her mouth. It was a voice that sounded like it was holding back tears.

Only after hearing the detailed explanation did Marian say, ‘Oh, that?’ Then he chuckled.

“Anna is now my vassal.”

“Princess…”

Maybe it was because I was relaxed, but I ended up chatting without even realizing it.

‘Did I make too much noise?’

It was when I closed my mouth and lowered my head.

“Ugh. I guess they were worried because the tuition fee was only a few pennies… .”

The princess muttered something softly.

It was from then on.

Pocket money began to be given out in the name of maintaining dignity.

It was an amount I had never seen before, even when the family was comfortable.

‘Sure, money is good… .’

Although my mind became more relaxed, nothing particularly changed.

I went to the academy. Go to the lab. After eating… I was happy if I happened to run into the princess.

That’s how much Anna tried. While combining it with his studies, he achieved results that were comparable to those of other wizards.

Naturally, I didn’t have time to spend money, but it was still nice.

‘I need to be helpful to the princess.’

Then one day it happened.

“You. What are you doing?”

“Yes…?”

The princess asked as if she was a little puzzled.

‘Did I make some mistake…?’

I froze without even realizing it.

“There must be a cost for maintaining quality?”

“Ah…”

I belatedly checked myself after hearing the princess’s words.

When I went to the academy, I wore a school uniform, but inside the mansion… I wore a black robe over the comfortable dress I used to wear… Is it a little shabby…? When I looked closely, even the stitches were loose here and there.

I didn’t know that other researchers were wearing similar clothes. It certainly couldn’t be compared to the princess, and even compared to the maids, it was shabby.

“Ha.”

The princess shook her head.

‘Are you disappointed…’

“Emilia.”

As soon as the princess spoke, the pretty maid she had seen before appeared.

“Yes. Miss.”

“From next time, will you prepare Anna’s clothes according to the season, whether she wears it like Seria or not?”

“Okay.”

“It looks like I don’t have anything to wear right now… so first, take my clothes.”

“No.”

The princess, who was talking about something with her maid, sighed.