Chapter 51

Chapter 51: Imperial Palace (2)

… It had been three months since the professors’ promotion evaluation began, and the Imperial University Tower was still buzzing with discourse about who would become the Head Professor.

In addition to his unique ability to create, analyze, and understand formulas and theoretical frameworks, Deculein had the Yukline family behind him. Based on overall capabilities, however, Louina was superior to Deculein, and above all, Louina was better due to the differences in their personality. The majority held that opinion. Even now, Deculein was close to being audacious.

The other professors also supported her for fear of what it would be like if he became the Head Professor.

In addition, the evaluation of the University Tower’s criteria were not based on family or status but one’s own values ​​and achievements. Even Adrienne, the current chairman, was from a negligible aristocratic family.

Therefore, believing in the legitimacy of the selection process for the Head Professor, Louina fought.

She refused to surrender despite the numerous external pressures and threats from the Yukline Family, never allowing them to stop her even if it meant at the cost of death.

But… today.

“If that position is not more important than your family, then give up now.

Your voice used to always be strong. Now, it is weak and withered!” Her father’s words broke her.

The Yuklines’ immense pressure affected not only Louina herself but also her entire family.

McQueen originally belonged to the 12 Traditional Families, but they were eliminated from the Bercht Conference 10 years ago. Things had gone awry since then.

Her father suffered a serious injury and lost his magical capabilities, causing the McQueen family to lose its prestige.

They now had no strength to fight the Yukline.

It wasn’t something that could be resolved if she endured and persevered on her own.

She realized later that their situation had become much more serious than expected. Her father, mother, younger brother, their vassals, household members, and entire family estate collapsed.

Drip, drip…

Rain poured the day Louina visited Deculein, her sense of helplessness drowning her more than the stream of water that soaked her whole body.

“That’s impossible.”

At the outer gate of the Yukline residence, one of the best mansions on the continent, a guard stood in front of her, blocking her path.

“I have something to tell him.”

“Not without a prior appointment.”

“I know, I know. But I need to let him know!”

“I can’t let you through.”

“Get out of my way! If you tell him Louina’s come to talk to him, Deculein will—”

More guards stopped her, pushing her away. Regardless, she argued with them ceaselessly until a familiar voice stopped the commotion.

“What’s going on?”

Deculein.

He looked at her over the gate, standing under his servant’s umbrella. Louina hated that contemptuous gaze of his so much.

“It’s you again, Louina.”