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"I didn't know it was gone, I didn't know it was gone. ......"
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"You can't know what's going on if you just read the paper."
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I felt sorry for her beyond dismay.
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Cather Liz told me that she was studying without sleep.
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That's why her grades are always at the top. Her name is always under Duke's name on the exam poster.
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I know she is putting in a lot of effort. But I can't help comparing her to Alicia.
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"Hey, Jill, will you teach me how to study?"
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A soft, sweet smell wafts through the air. I find myself a little bit attracted to Cather Liz, even though I used to dislike her so much.
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I wonder if she has no pride to ask a younger student to teach her how to study. I wonder if she is willing to give up her pride to learn about the world.
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"And what do you get in return?"
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"I don't have the power to heal your broken heart, Jill. But I would like to get to know you better."
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We're not on the same page. I know there is no point in talking any more, but my legs won't move. I find myself feeling comfortable at her side.
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And my heart is not broken. The terrible things that happened to me in the poor village when I was a child, I don't think about them anymore. That's how much love Alicia gave me.
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I want to scream at her and tell her not to make up her mind, but for some reason I can't say anything when I imagine the hurt look on Cather Liz's face.
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What in the world is this? ....... It's my body and I can't control it.
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"Jill."
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Hearing his clear, low voice, I felt lighter all at once.
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It was Duke's voice.
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"What are you doing here?"
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He looks at Cather Liz quizzically. Her face pulls a little.
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"There's nothing going on. I was just having a conversation with Jill.
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"So, are we done talking?"
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"Yes. I think I'm going to get some lessons from you, Jill."
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She turns up the corners of her mouth a little and gives a melting smile.
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Is she that happy to learn from me? ...... is kind of creepy.
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I never said anything about teaching.
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"What? But just now...
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"I'm not going to tell you anything just because you asked what I can do for you in return. ......"
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Cather Liz, Monitoring. Suddenly, the words popped into my head.
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Yes, I might have to fulfill Alicia's role. It's up to me to carry on what she has done.
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"Jill?"
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Cather Liz looks into my face, as if she is suspicious of my sudden stop.
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"Okay. I'll tell you. But you've got to be serious about following me."
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"Sure!"
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Her face lights up. Duke just looks at Cather Liz coldly, not surprised.
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"Thank you! Well, I have a special class now, so I'll see you later!"
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She left with a wave of her hand.
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It's hard to ...... all attributes.
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It's better not to see her when you're alone."
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Duke muttered quietly after Cather Liz disappeared from sight.
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"Why?"
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"Jill doesn't have any magic powers at all, does she?"
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His one word said it all.
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The strange sensation I had just experienced had been caused by her enchantment. I have no magic at all. So I can't resist her magic, not even a little.
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"Well, I think you were able to resist quite well for someone with zero magic power."
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"It's a compliment, right? ...... I feel like I'm being made fun of."
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Duke smirks at my words.
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Yeah, I know, I know. Duke is the kind of guy. He's not the quiet, cool prince of cool.
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"He's been protected by Alicia's magic all along. Well, she's probably not even aware of it."
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Duke said quietly, staring off into the distance.
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