Six months after I returned to school.
Looking at the results of the strained test just now, I just sighed.
Even at this time when we successfully advanced and moved as a third regeneration onto the board, unfortunately, we haven't beaten Lady Gracelia once yet.
I was urrowing the top 1/3 of the school year at a level that has finally allowed me to face the top 10 or so in the last six months, ranking ninth today. I just pulled Mr. Fein out.
Mr. Fane works part-time with court magicians, so I really just want to get out of here sassy.
"You've raised your rank again. I can't be alarmed, either."
"Dear Gracelia, please joke. I was just discouraged by my impudence. We're still a long way from home."
"Hehe, the second and third ladies are pretty tough, too."
Yes, it is. What has changed visibly in the last six months may rather be here. Since it was announced that a merit recruitment framework would be set up for the civilian population, the women suddenly took the upper hand.
Especially since the leap forward of the second and third ladies has been impressive and has now beaten the score to the point of threatening Lady Gracelia.
I still have to work pretty hard. Of course, I can't even beat those two.
"Yes, we've got more competitors. But I am prepared to do so because I am not studying myself. I don't have a brace for a city marshal, so there's nothing I can do more about it now."
"Those two are civic aspirations, too."
"Yes, you spoke in person. Let's encourage you both... you were both very passionate."
Lady Gracelia laughed with pleasure when she heard it.
You two are the ones who gave you your name knowing you're looking for a civilian.
"Eh?"
"It's unusual for a Duke's maid to go for a civilian, isn't it? There's no better publicity than this when the system changes... more women are inspired to go for civilian, right?
I didn't even think about it. I didn't know you were getting more competitors yourself.
But even if the system changes, it doesn't have to be someone to apply. In the end, it only turns out to be a picturesque cake. The people will be discouraged.
"Then I'll do my best to be a civilian for all three of us. So that we can help Master Gracelia."
"Hehe, glad. Your Highness is finally getting a little decent, and I hope you can give her some stock by graduation."
"Aren't you okay?