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Iris and Estelle act like such ordinary girls that I keep forgetting that this place has a caste system.

I used to think it was just an ordinary world, but every time such information entered my head, I got confused, but this time, it was right in front of my eyes, so I couldn’t help but be bewildered.

Still, you have to keep your wits about you.

Now that Lina has appeared, it’s possible that she’ll return to her original friend position, but the problem is that I still have that position.

“Isn’t it natural to call someone great and someone with a lot to learn by the title “nim”? It seems that the people of the empire only judge people by their status and treat them lowly no matter how great they are? It’s not like that in our Holy Empire.”

No, but it was Lina who started the fight, so why is that Estelle talking to Iris in a provocative manner?

“Even in the Empire, it’s natural to call someone great and someone you have a lot to learn by their title, right? Can’t you tell just by looking at what I do?”

Iris spoke as if she was quite annoyed, but Estelle simply smiled as if she found the situation amusing.

That guy is having fun. Anyway, I said he has a bit of a perverted disposition, so that’s what it is.

“Well? Didn’t Lina just say that? It’s a strange rumor that people call commoners by their nicknames.”

“That’s because no one knows how great Theo is!”

“I agree with that, but this is how you treat me. I wish I could go to the Holy Empire with Theo soon. That place isn’t a place where everything is determined by status alone… ”

“Don’t talk nonsense! Theo will remain in the Ermund Empire!”

No, they’re starting to fight over something weird again.

“Okay, both of you stop… ”

“Both of you, stop it…! I was wrong! If you keep fighting in the hallway like this, not only you two, but the reputations of both empires will be damaged…!”

I was going to say something similar, but it seems like Lina, who is basically a close friend, can’t help but think similarly.

“… Lina.”

“Oh, yes. Estelle.”

Unlike me, who was relieved that I could finally hand over my seat, Estelle seemed to be very dissatisfied with something and had a very unpleasant expression on her face, unlike when she teased Iris earlier.

“Don’t interrupt Theo. I feel really bad.”

No, was that why?

“I’m okay, Estelle.”

“No, even if Theo says it’s okay, I’m not okay! He’s my precious friend… !”

I have a feeling that that precious friend’s spot will soon be replaced by Lina.

If that happens, I’ll just adjust myself so that I’m not noticeable anymore, graduate from the academy without any problems, and then go home and do some farming.

Because inheriting a family business is an important thing.

“You can be friends with Lina too, so don’t miss out on that opportunity because of me.”

Oh, you frowned just now when I called your name.

Lina seems to be completely immersed in the aristocratic society, so I think it would be difficult to become closer to her, unfortunately.

Since she’s my best friend, if possible, I’d like to get along with Lina just a little bit and be close to her.

This might actually be more difficult.

“Ah, that, I apologize for being rude. I didn’t know you were my precious friends. Then, is it okay if I call you Theo from today on?”

Just a moment ago, your face was covered in frowns at the mere mention of your name, and now you’re suddenly calling me Theo-sama.

It seems like he really wants to become friends with Iris and Estelle.

Well, that’s the way it goes.

Besides, it’s honestly ambiguous to say that Lina has a completely bad personality, since this is a common occurrence in a caste-based society.

“… Do as you wish. But don’t get too close… No, no.”

Iris stopped herself from saying anything more.

Unlike Estelle, Iris is not the type to reveal all of her inner feelings.

It seems like you have something you want to say, but I guess I’ll have to ask you later.

“If you can call me Theo and treat me respectfully, we’ll allow you to do so. If you want to win our favor, you’d better do it right, Lina.”

“Ah, Estelle too. It’s not that I want to buy your favor or anything, I just want to become friends with you two… ”

“That’s it, right? Don’t worry, I was planning on making a lot of friends since I came to the Academy. Whether one of them will become Lina will depend on Theo-sama’s actions.”

Wow, yeah. Estelle is exactly this kind of character.

A character who often gets criticized for being rude because he blurts out what’s on his mind without refining it.

It felt like the first time I saw Estelle in person in a game, to the point where I could say she was rather strange up until now.

“… I know you may not believe me because I was rude from the beginning, but I can be nice to you both, Theo-nim… so please don’t say anything like that.”

“Okay, I’ll watch it for a while.”

“I agree with Estelle. I’ll keep watching.”

If it were normal, the two would have fought and fought, but is it because they have someone they consider a common enemy?

Iris also says that she agrees with Estelle’s opinion.

No, guys.

You guys are destined to be best friends, so don’t be like that…

“Oh, sorry. Iris and Estelle are a bit strange.”

“… No, I think they are people who can do that. Right now, their attention is focused on you… no, Theo-nim, so that might be the case, but I think that attention will only shift to other things for a moment. ”

Oh, so you’re telling me to behave well now because I could be abandoned in an instant?

“Yeah, well. That could be possible. I hope it’s Lina.”

But since I was originally someone who would never have thought of coming to the Academy if Lina had been there, I wasn’t too hurt or anything.

Rather, wouldn’t it be a much better thing if you could feel that relieved?

Of course, it might be a little disappointing.

It was always fun to see them sticking together and fighting with each other.

“That’s right. I think you two and I would fit together really well.”

“Same. I think it will fit you well.”

It’s a shame, but I guess it’s time to go back to where we were.

If Lina can fill that spot well, it’s clear that the ending won’t be the worst.

So, there is no reason for me to have to mess around with the relationship between the two.

***

Lina had been having a strange feeling since a while ago.

It’s clear that he continues to make remarks that ignore Theo.

“Yeah, well. That could be possible. I hope it’s Lina.”

Wouldn’t you say something like this to her?

“That’s right. I think you two and I would fit together really well.”

“Same. I think it will fit you well.”

Don’t you say something like this?

‘What the heck? What the heck is this guy!’

Iris, who everyone wants to be close to, and Estelle, were close enough to declare war on her and say they would give her whatever she wanted, which I couldn’t understand.

“… If I stand next to you two, no one will care about the likes of you. Is that okay?”

Even if I try to be more venomous on purpose.

“Yes, that’s okay.”

Lina began to feel even more confused as she saw him calmly saying that he was fine, as if he had not been harmed at all.

“Theo! Why are you only with Lina! That’s my place!”

“Estelle, is it noisy? Isn’t that my seat?”

“Iris, you can’t even say a word properly, so how can you think of staying by my side?”

“… You want to fight now? Take off your rank and let’s have a go, Saintess. ”

“Oh my, are you two fighting again? This is the Academy hallway! Everyone is watching, why are you taking off your rank insignia! Stop talking nonsense…!”

Iris and Estelle didn’t seem to get along as well as Lina had thought.

What’s even more absurd is that the plot is that they are lovers fighting over a commoner named Theo.

‘Why on earth do you like that guy so much…? His face is definitely half and half, but… His face? Is it because of his face? Just looking at his face, it’s obvious… What the…! He’s just a commoner!’

Lina was a person who kept having incomprehensible questions in her head.

“Okay, okay. Let’s quickly move to our class. We’re all in class A, right? Let’s go~ Lina, let’s go too. Lina, you’re in class A, right?”

“Oh, yes. That’s right.”

Although she was not very happy about the fact that Theo was the one taking care of her, Lina thought that since she was moving with Iris and Estelle, she might look a little more familiar to other people, so she quickly walked over and stood next to Iris.

“How about we all go to our Baekjakryeong later? Our Baekjakryeong is gaining much attention as a travel destination these days.”

The County of Maria was one of the cities that had recently emerged as a tourist destination, and its cityscape was very beautiful, unlike the capital or other places.

Although there was no place to see the ocean or anything special to do, the cityscape itself was quickly emerging as a tourist destination.

“I’ve heard that more and more people are visiting the Maria County recently…but since the semester has just started, it seems like it’ll be hard to go.”

“Oh, right. That could be possible.”

Lina became a little gloomy at Iris’s answer that came back like a knife.

“Oh, Maria County. I’ve always wanted to go there. I’ve always heard the city is beautiful.”

“Ah! Actually, I was like that too! It’s hard right now because the semester has started, but let’s all make plans for the weekend together?”

But as soon as Theo said he wanted to go, Iris quickly changed her attitude.

‘What on earth is this…!’

Lina found that sight truly irritating.