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THR 61
These creatures were mainly active in the dark of night, so subjugation usually took place during the day.
Conversely, creatures brimming with the energy of the sun became Divine Beasts.
Usually, the energy of the sun is stronger than the energy of the moon, so Divine Beasts were known to be stronger and more perfect beings than Monsters.
‘Looking at this shape, it’s definitely not a Divine Beast egg. Divine Beast eggs are generally small and emit a bright light.’
Even now, it was ominously glowing, filled with moonlight.
The thing Ayla was hiding and taking care of in the Greenhouse was definitely a Monster egg.
Rosia tried to hide the weak laughter that leaked out. But it didn't work as she wished.
Clearly, Ayla had used this Monster egg as a material for Forbidden Magic to completely cure her Mana insensitivity.
‘Did she discover some kind of ancient Magic similar to what I use?’
She wanted to take the egg back right away to check what kind it was.
But if she did, Ayla would soon realize that her egg had been discovered.
‘Then she’ll take measures in advance to destroy the evidence. She’ll definitely insist that this Monster egg isn’t hers.’
Rosia soon thought of an even more interesting situation.
‘What if I suddenly reveal this in front of everyone?’
Monster eggs were a symbol of unease, to the point where raising them in the Temple was strictly forbidden.
Therefore, according to the Temple's teachings, taking care of Monster eggs was strictly prohibited under imperial law.
‘If this is discovered, Ayla will not only be expelled but also completely buried socially.’
If the situation went even better, she might be subjected to a witch hunt throughout the empire.
Rosia, having finished her pleasant fantasy, wore a cheerful smile.
Of course, she didn't want the situation to escalate that far. Aside from anything else, ‘that person’ wouldn't want it.
What Rosia wanted was very simple.
For Ayla to be expelled and quietly return to the Blanche Noble house. And to live and die beside her, unable to even breathe freely.
If everyone found out that Ayla had taken the top spot with such wicked Magic, her family's hearts would surely turn completely to Rosia.
‘If Kadin finds out about this, he’ll lose all affection for Ayla. Then I’ll be able to have the happy married life with Kadin that I wanted.’
No one would voluntarily try to help Ayla, who was kicked out of the academy for raising a Monster egg and getting caught.
When that time came, Rosia was planning to gently persuade her family.
“Even though Ayla used wicked means to steal my top spot, I can’t just stand by and watch her suffer like this. How about bringing her back to the Noble house and taking care of her?”
To take in the poor Ayla, who had nowhere to go.
And after bringing Ayla into the Noble house, she planned to constantly drive a wedge between her and her family.
‘Then everyone will completely trust me. Ayla will be a lifelong sinner who dabbled in Forbidden Magic.’
Rosia smiled coldly, thinking that far.
If that happened, completing the Emotion Manipulation Magic on her family would be a piece of cake.
She would be able to make all the Blanche Noble house members, except for Ayla, her slaves.
Soon after, Rosia looked down at the large egg in front of her with greedy eyes.
‘I should ask ‘that person’ to let me have this Monster egg too.’
She was going to take everything from Ayla.
Finally, the Autumn Festival began.
During the several days of the event, students could participate in various activities.
Large and small performance stages were set up throughout the academy, and there were plenty of exhibitions and entertainment prepared by various departments.
Peony's mood was naturally lifted by the loud noises coming from outside.
‘Darian said he’d visit on the last day, so I should have fun with the others before then!’
She intended to enjoy only the festival today without worrying about complicated matters.
When she finished getting ready and came out of the dormitory, many students were already in groups, talking noisily.
Among them, Peony spotted two people approaching her, looking delighted.
“Ayla! Felix!”
As Peony waved her hand, Ayla also smiled happily.
“Hello, Peony. You’re all dressed up today.”
Unlike her compliment, she herself was wearing her neat uniform as usual.
Ayla didn't seem to have any intention of dressing up specially for the festival.
On the other hand, Felix seemed to have dressed up in his own way, perhaps because he was wearing a coat over his uniform.
Thanks to his handsome physique, passing students were glancing at him.
However, he had a nonchalant expression, as if he didn't care at all.
“Where should we go first?”
When Peony asked with an expectant voice, Ayla pondered for a moment before opening her mouth.
“Let’s go wherever you want to go. I like any place.”
As soon as she heard those words, Peony pouted her lips.
“Hmph, I knew it. Felix, what about you?”
“I don’t mind either.”
Peony sighed deeply and looked back and forth between the two.
“Aren’t you both too indifferent? It’s a festival! We should have fun if we can!”
“That’s why we’re leaving it up to you.”
Ayla shrugged her shoulders and smiled.
Felix nodded along as if he had no other opinion.
“Haa, okay. Then let’s go around the stalls first! We can take a walk and look at the things they sell there.”
The three slowly moved towards the fountain.
But the area near the stalls was more crowded than they had imagined.
The surrounding crowd was so large that it was difficult to even take a step.
Nevertheless, Peony walked excitedly, as if wandering through the crowd was the most fun thing in the world.
“Let’s buy that, Ayla!”
Peony pushed her way through the crowd and picked out a black cat headband from a stall, then slipped it onto Ayla's head.
Soon, Peony's face flushed red as she looked at Ayla.
“It suits you so well!”
Peony also put on a white cat headband and giggled as she stood side by side with Ayla, looking in the mirror.
Then, perhaps feeling conscious of Felix, who was standing blankly behind them, she looked at him with a troubled expression.
“Hmm, let’s see... How about this for you?”
What she handed him was a ridiculous headband with a small bald doll attached to it.
The problem was that the doll's appearance closely resembled the academy's headmaster.
Felix stared at this bizarre headband for a while, wondering whether he should wear it or not.
But he couldn't help it because Ayla was looking at him with expectant eyes.
Felix put it on his head with a half-resigned face.
“Wow! That’s... ahem.”
Perhaps because the sight was quite funny, Peony burst into laughter before clearing her throat.
Ayla also covered her mouth and made an effort to praise him, saying, “It really suits you!”
She was somewhat sincere.
Fashion is completed by the face, after all, and Felix always shone, even when wearing a ridiculous headband.
Unable to hold back her laughter, Peony finished paying as if running away and dragged Ayla outside.
Felix sighed deeply and followed behind them, wearing the problematic headband.
“Let’s eat that too, and this too!”
Peony seemed truly excited.
With her cheeks flushed red, she held Ayla's hand and wandered around here and there without rest.
Soon, her cheeks were as puffy as a hamster storing a lot of food.
At first glance, no one would think she was a princess.
Felix had to work hard to follow behind them, carrying all the things the two had bought in both hands.
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