Chapter 42: Spell (4)
“Dereck has been working as an instructor for the Beltus family for quite some time now.”
While listening to the lecture on magical theory at the conference, Ellen of the Belmiard family—known as the Rose of the Rose Salon—couldn’t help but lose focus.
She remembered the mercenary instructor with whom she used to talk about magic late into the night.
Ellen let her red hair fall loosely and sighed softly.
The Belmiard family had been left out of the race to recruit Dereck, who ultimately went to the Beltus family.
The rivalry among nobles to acquire talented individuals was always unpredictable, but losing Dereck was particularly painful. Count Belmiard had even apologized to Ellen, feeling sorry for her.
It was the first time Ellen had actively requested an instructor, so Count Belmiard must have gone to great lengths for her.
Had I just been a burden to my father…? Though, what kind of offer did the Beltus family make to secure Dereck?
In any case, Dereck, in Ellen’s opinion, was an exceptional magic instructor.