The Disqualified Young Master Will Not Bow to the Villainous Female Lead

However, such a person who looked down on everyone, arrogant and cold, even looked down on the prince of the world's most powerful country, now had an unclear relationship with an earl of Einburg who had been unknown for many years.

This is really news worthy of extensive research.

Later, through various evidences, the nobles were really sure that Claire was interested in him, which made Faro famous.

Gossip is everyone's nature, especially this kind of news that even common people can enjoy talking about. For a time, from the entire empire to the surrounding small Asian countries, from the nobles and royal families to the businessmen and common people, everyone was laughing at the second prince for pursuing her for so many years, but was not as good as others in two or three months.

Besides being ridiculed, Faro was also envied by the young nobles of the empire.

This pretty boy just has a little better talent in magic, so how could he make Miss Claire elope with him at the risk of temporarily being charged with treason and losing the Wolf Riders?

Even Charles couldn't understand this.

After all, the outside world's understanding of him is limited to his powerful spells and profound magic, and outside of that, he is just a wealthy earl.

But since His Majesty the Emperor wants it, then he must have his own special features.

"Of course, in order to show your sincerity and apology, the price His Majesty offers will definitely satisfy you."

Charles' face was filled with enthusiasm and kindness. Since he was sitting taller than Farlow on the sofa, he leaned forward so that the two people facing each other were at the same height.

"His Majesty has understood the injustice of you and Lady Claire. Not only will he not pursue you and Claire in any way, but the Empire will also pay you 10 million riels in compensation and restore your title..."

"Ten million?"

Faro frowned.

You know, the Arcane Ring promised to give him more than ten million.

"This...if you think it's not enough, you can add more, Mr. Farlow." Charles responded modestly, "Money is not a problem."

"His Majesty the Emperor will do his best to meet all your requests, as long as you return to the empire..."

Farlow waved his hand, interrupting Charles.

He understood that His Majesty the Emperor also wanted him now.

However, the Empire's understanding of him was obviously not as deep as that of the Arcane Ring, and they did not know about his immunity to the Abyss and other abilities, so they were unable to estimate his true value.

And to put it another way, even if they offered a high enough price, it would not be as cost-effective as my current studies in Lucarea.

This cradle of magicians has devoted all its efforts to nurturing itself and opening up all the secret halls of forbidden magic. This alone is enough reason to stay here.

"I understand the Emperor's intention." Faro said seriously.

"It's not because of the price. My original plan was to inherit the title and study in Lucareia. I would have come even if the Second Prince hadn't persecuted me."

"Maybe one day I will return to the Empire, but definitely not now."

The subtext is that I won't go back now and we have nothing to talk about.

"But you don't need to worry too much. I am loyal to the empire and will not do anything treasonous."

Faro was not panicked at all, because he had the Arcane Ring to back him up.

The emperor values ​​talent and will not do anything to him.

Seeing his resolute attitude, Charles couldn't help but have a complicated expression.

After pondering for a long time, he reluctantly stood up.

"His Majesty the Emperor has instructed us to respect your opinion. Since you are not planning to leave for the time being, I will not force you to do so."

"But you must accept the compensation and the gifts I brought."

After some polite words, Charles said he was leaving.

"I know that because of the Second Prince, you may have some grudges against the Empire."

"May I kindly remind you," Charles said with a serious expression, "Be careful of the Council of the Arcane Ring."

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The next day.

Vera found the branch of the Evershine School according to the map of the Star Tower campus.

Although the campus is so large that a map is needed to find the way, fortunately, it has just started and there are a large number of senior students who come to volunteer.

This is also a reflection of the progress and enlightenment of the Arcane Ring. In such a large campus, more than half of the affairs are managed by the students themselves.

The girl arrived at the entrance of the Ice Mage Association.

He reached out and adjusted the eyepatch on his right eye, making sure it wouldn't fall off suddenly.

This was what Faro brought her yesterday afternoon. She was afraid that her colored contact lenses would be exposed, so an eye mask would be safer.

Under the guidance of the senior wizard, Vera lined up in a long queue to verify her elemental adaptability.

Ten minutes.

I finally made it to the top of the team.

Just when she was full of expectations and dreaming of becoming a magician.

Two familiar figures came into view.

It's Fantine, and...

Celia?

Chapter 16: The Clock That Travels Through Time

"Congratulations on passing the test, Virginia, the new student of the Star Tower. Welcome to the Everlasting Frost Society. This is your initiation medal."

Celia stood at the front of the team, welcoming every new member who came to join the club.

With a relaxed and enthusiastic smile on her face, she patiently answered various questions and introduced the steps to join the club to them.

She looks like a mature and enthusiastic senior.

Although a little shorter.

As a student in the previous grade, Celia naturally had the right to volunteer. She planned to use the credits she earned from volunteering to buy magic materials specially provided by the academy.

In the past, Celia would have disdained the idea of ​​being a volunteer.

Because at that time she was still Faro's spoiled fiancée, and as long as she opened her mouth, Faro would prepare the best quality materials for her.

But now it’s different. After losing Faro, she has lost all her financial resources.

Even the travel expenses to come to school were collected by working part-time.

In addition, the prices of spiritual materials have skyrocketed in recent years, so she has to work part-time to support her life and her magical career.

"Fantine, go get Harold and take the freshmen to the second floor of the academy. Help everyone get familiar with the route. The magic materials application class is about to begin." Celia called out to the side.

But Fantine replied:

"Senior Harold just said he was not feeling well, so he went to rest. Now I am the only one maintaining order."

Fantine was busy and sweating, serving the endless stream of new students.

This is different from what I imagined.

How come Celia's behavior and personality are so different from the original plot?

Fantine murmured to herself.

She remembered that Celia should be a rich lady. She was angry with her fiancé and had a cold war with him, which hurt her feelings. That's why she met her by chance in the academy and fell in love with her. How could she be working part-time like now?

She should be a young girl in character, but after spending two days with her, Fantine felt that she seemed much more mature than she had imagined.

After encountering Celia yesterday, Fantine immediately began her strategy.

I gave him gifts and tried to please him, but his favorability didn't increase much.

Celia's reaction was very indifferent, even a little resistant.

That's not right. After I gave her an expensive gift, wouldn't her favorability level increase?

Although she had doubts in her mind, Fantine never thought of giving up in order to complete her solo push.

Finally, she decided to do something to help her, and so this scene happened: she worked hard to help share Celia's volunteer work.

The sweet voice from the front desk is still lingering.

"Next, hello, classmate. Have you decided to join the Evershine Society?"

Just then, Celia caught a glimpse of a girl at the front of the long queue, who actually lowered her head and hurriedly left the line.

It's strange, it's obviously her turn soon, why is she not in line anymore?

Celia asked suspiciously.

If the girl had to rearrange herself from the back, she might not be able to catch the next class.

So she stood up and shouted loudly: "Student, please wait a moment, it will be your turn soon."

For a moment, countless eyes looked in the direction she was shouting.

The girl was suddenly called and seemed a little flustered.

When she raised her head, Celia could see the girl's face clearly.

With ice-blue eyes and short hair, her figure was slender, like a frightened deer.

Is this...the girl that Faro brought home that day?

What's her name...

Celia felt mixed emotions and her face was complicated.

I remember that she was rescued from prison by Faro two or three months ago. She was penniless and would definitely not be able to attend this college under normal circumstances.

But the only reason she was here now was because of Faro.

It goes without saying that after he left, Faro asked her to move in with him.

Farlow...Farlow...

Celia nodded slightly and reached for the beautiful peridot brooch on her chest.

I whispered that person's name softly, and a vague phantom pain emerged in my heart again.

The past that I couldn't bear to recall was brought back to my mind, and thousands of thoughts flooded my heart.

Thinking back to three months ago, she was the happiest and most envied girl in the entire Ainburgh because she had a fiancé who loved her the most in the world.

However, because of her own stupidity and arrogance, she ruined her bright future with her own hands, and most importantly, she lost the person who once cherished her the most.

She forgot how she cried when she first left Ainburgh. She only remembered that she fell asleep every night with a heart-wrenching feeling.

It is often unbearable pain that prompts growth, and it is also because of growth that she sees some things clearly.

Celia seriously reflected on the mistakes she had made in the past, and then she suddenly realized.

I really deserve this ending.

Celia accepts all the trivialities in her current life calmly without complaining. She looks at the people and things around her with a completely new mindset.

In order to avoid making the same mistakes as in the past, she began to become friendly, enthusiastic, and tolerant to others, and tried hard to draw a clear line between herself and her past self.

Now, she only needs to pay a little attention to understand other people's inner thoughts and get along with them happily.

But acceptance does not mean nostalgia.

She didn't know why, but she always felt that all this was atonement.

It seemed that when her sins were redeemed, time would reverse and travel back and forth, just like the reversed clock on the Star Tower, taking her through the past, back to the time and space when she and Faro were still in love, thus making up for her regrets.

in other words.

She was at a loss.

Coming back to her senses, Celia immediately understood why Vera had left the queue early.

She recognized herself as Faro's ex-fiancee, and she had also seen how mean and willful she was in front of her. She left early because she must have not wanted such an embarrassing situation to happen again.

At the same time, I also noticed that the girl seemed to be very shy. When being stared at by so many people, there was an obvious timid expression on her face.

However, he called out to her, causing her to be stared at by more than a dozen pairs of eyes.

.....It was something I did unintentionally, and it was really rude.

Then she cleared her throat and shouted to the team, hoping that this would divert people's attention.