Under the setting sun, two people walked out of the exam hall.
The two were a young noblewoman, Valin, from the prominent Wolnon family of the city of Pazele, and her butler.
As they walked, Valin's butler, Sebass, looked at his mistress with a worried expression.
Normally, the young lady would be complaining in the affected speech she used to keep up appearances.
She always tried to maintain her noble dignity with what she considered to be a refined manner of speaking and a superior attitude, but Sebass, who had been with her since she was a child, knew she was really a kind and ordinary girl.
However, when she was upset like this, she would usually put on a brave front to hide her weakness. But today, she didn't say anything; she just looked down so her face couldn't be seen.
Is she still upset about losing to that man?
That man, a so-called "transferred person," not only made a fool of the young lady but also gave her the humiliation of being defeated in front of so many people. That was absolutely unforgivable.
What should I do about that man?
Sebass felt a deep sense of hostility toward Yuto for his cruel treatment of his mistress.
He should make sure the young lady and that man don't attend the same academy.
But judging by his abilities, that man would probably pass the exam.
The young lady was already guaranteed a spot at the academy through special treatment. So there was only one thing left to do.
"Mistress, should we use the power of the Wolnon family to make him fail the exam?"
It would be easy for him to fail the exam if they rigged it.
He wanted to make that man pay for the humiliation he had caused his mistress.
He was sure the young lady would gladly accept his offer.
"No, that's not necessary. Please don't make him fail on my behalf."
Her answer was unexpected.
For some reason, the young lady would not allow him to fail the man.
He didn't understand why.
Now that he thought about it, the young lady had declared a rematch at the academy to the man as she left.
He didn't know the reason, but had the young lady made that decision after thinking it through?
Just then, the young lady said,
"Hey, Sebass?
Something's been wrong with me since the match.
My heart feels tight, and I can't get him out of my head.
Could he have used some strange magic on me!?"
He probably meant that man from another world.
The young lady was suddenly saying something he couldn't comprehend.
Her face was red, and she looked like a girl in love.
No, her words and face were unmistakable.
The young lady had fallen in love with that man from another world.
The young lady had never had any contact with other men, so this was probably her first love.
But that man as the young lady's first love?
Just thinking about how angry Lord Averis would be if he found out was terrifying.
To prevent that from happening, he had to keep the young lady's feelings a secret from her.
And he had to follow her to the academy to make sure she didn't realize her feelings.
"Yes, it's probably a magical attack of some kind.
I will have the family doctor come as soon as we get back."
He lied to the young lady with a straight face.
"That's what I thought! Honestly, he lied about not being able to use magic.
He's such a despicable person.
I will definitely win the next time we fight!"
Forgive me, my young lady. But this is all for your own good.
And he also apologized to the family doctor.
He would be causing him a lot of trouble.
Still, even though she said he was despicable, her face was bright, and she didn't seem to feel any hatred for him.
Why did the young lady become like this because of that man?
Did he really use magic on her?
No, a simple old man like me can't understand a girl's heart.
He knew he would have to go through a lot more trouble because of the young lady in the future.
But he was determined to fulfill his duty as her butler.
Because he respected her from the bottom of his heart.
She was a handful, but she was still the best mistress he could ask for.
That's why he had to protect her from that man.
Honestly, what a troublesome young lady.
With a sigh, Sebass walked back to the mansion with a clear expression, his mistress beside him under the setting sun.