Chapter 41
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Chapter 41
Lina Rosewell was kind.
If you were to grab someone who knew Lina and ask them about her, they would undoubtedly respond with glowing praise.
Gentle laughter, kindness, consideration, always looking out for othersthese were the qualities that defined her.
Friends, family, everyone who knew Lina, liked her.
In short, kindness was her identity.
Even if you didnt know her, you could approach her comfortably, engage in casual banter, laugh, greet, and eventually part ways happily for the day.
Lina was someone with whom even strangers could feel at ease. She was well aware of how others perceived her.
Everyone expects that from me.
Fulfilling others expectations was a quite enjoyable task. Satisfied individuals immediately followed and liked Lina.
Lina enjoyed it too.
But then, gradually,
-Lina will surely help with this, right? Im going through a tough time.
-Lina always takes good care of her younger siblings. Shes truly amazing.
Such expectations soon became a pattern.
The person known as Lina Rosewell was expected to be kind, caring, and socially adept.
-You have to be kind because youre Lina Rosewell.
Before she knew it, compliments from others began to sound like a given.
Eventually, Lina became consumed by her own image.
Everyone naturally relied on her. Some would chat about boredom, others sought advice about serious matters with their significant others. There were even those who asked for help with difficult assignments or wanted to know what small spirits looked like.
Friends, acquaintances, and even family.
Everyone leaned on Lina as if it were a given.
Lina was a kind and caring person.
Initially, she was pleased to help others. She even deceived herself into thinking that this was an incredibly happy thing.
Perhaps thats why.
From the depths of her being, something began to decay.
Im struggling too.
Lina hugged her knees.
Her parents had passed away, and she had to take responsibility for the family.
To support her remaining siblings and rebuild the family, she needed the qualifications.
She had sought refuge in Lichten Academy after negotiating with relatives.
The truth is, I have to live ruthlessly too.
There was no money for immediate needs.
No food. Nothing unless absolutely necessary, and even those essentials were hard to obtain. If she made herself comfortable, her siblings would suffer.
The weight of the Rosewell family burdened Lina.
To raise her remaining siblings and revive the family, Lina had to graduate from Lichten at all costs.
So, she had to compete fiercely.
She had to secure a scholarship.
Im not as kind as people think.
Squeeze.
At some point, her fist clenched.
With a sigh, Lina released her fist.
Then she looked around.
A space filled with darkness.
She had realized that she was trapped here a few hours ago.
The moon is bright today.
The last thought she had before opening her eyes was that the moon rising in the sky was unusually bright. But when she opened her eyes, she was here.nove(l)bi(n.)com
It was as if everything had turned pitch black around her, as if she had fallen into the depths of the sea. Yet, somehow, Lina felt like she knew where she was.
It must be in my consciousness.
The reason she could make such a conjecture was simple.
She had experienced such phenomena before.
From one day, a voice had started echoing in her mind.
Its tough, isnt it?
You dont have to live too kindly.
At first, she was scared.
She thought she was going crazy.
But as she listened, it became a comforting voice.
It said the things Lina wanted to hear the most.
Look at that guy named Ian over there. Hes blocking your way. Shouldnt we get rid of him?
At some point, aggressiveness began to emerge in the whispers.
Initially, she resisted.
And I am genuinely grateful.
Ians bad reputation was just a rumor after all.
Honestly, when she first opened the bag, she felt thankful and even a bit moved. Although she felt burdened and uncomfortable after reading the note, it was true.
She had become somewhat interested in Ian.
Since that moment of half discomfort and half gratitude and curiosity.
The same thing happened during lunch.
Lina, lets go grab something to eat!
Oh, um
Buying something outside felt burdensome. But she hadnt brought lunch either.
No way.
With a hopeful heart, she put her hand into the desk.
As expected, there was a lunchbox placed there as if it were normal.
Lina, what are you doing?
Ah Yeah! Lets go!
Such assistance continued for a few days.
Moreover, without him even striking up a conversation.
Whenever she searched inside the desk, what Lina needed was magically there.
Maybe hes not a bad guy?
Her wariness of Ian also began to dissipate.
Perhaps he might be a good guy.
It felt like the first time she had received care to this extent, especially in an academy full of young students.
Does he have an interest in me?
Thump.
Her heart area felt a light ache.
But it wasnt an unpleasant feeling.
After receiving help several times in difficult situations, she naturally developed an interest.
One day, she asked her friends.
What do you guys think of Ian?
To hide her interest in Ian, she asked the question casually, as if it were just passing.
Oh, him. He got a sword for Miss Sharon the other day.
Hes also busy serving Lady Emilia.
Theres not a girl he hasnt confessed to. Isnt that a bit extreme? Its so frustrating.
Really. Hes the worst of the worst. But Miss Lina, why are you asking about him?
Aha-ha. Its nothing. But when did that happen?
Just yesterday.
On the same day he had given her supplies and lunch.
It was clear that he had been fooling around, teasing anyone without discrimination, just as the rumors about Ian suggested.
Lina bit her lip.
A feeling of betrayal welled up.
The fact that she had developed even a slight interest in that guy was something she detested. It was also her first time since coming to the academy.
.
Hey, Miss Lina? Why is your expression like that? Are you okay? Does something hurt?
When she came to her senses, she realized she was clutching her face.
Ah Aha-ha. No, its nothing. Just felt a bit dizzy.
The taste of betrayal she experienced for the first time was like straight black coffee. It was bitter, and there wasnt even a dessert to swallow with it.
It was the day the first hole appeared in Linas kindness.
And time passed.
The supplies and food were always placed inside the desk, but there were no notes.
Although she hesitated to use them, Lina was too desperate to scrutinize those emotions.
Then, one day during lunch.
Out of habit, Lina searched inside the desk.
For some reason, the lunchbox wasnt there today.
Yeah, its better not to get it.
Uncomfortable with the feeling, Lina thought, If its going to be this uncomfortable, Id rather go hungry. Maybe she could go to the forest and pick some fruits.
Clutching her hungry stomach, Lina leaned over her desk.
Tock.
Lina raised her head to a lunch box placed on the desk.
Ominously black hair.
Ian Blackangers was standing there.
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Chapter 41
Lina Rosewell was kind.
If you were to grab someone who knew Lina and ask them about her, they would undoubtedly respond with glowing praise.
Gentle laughter, kindness, consideration, always looking out for othersthese were the qualities that defined her.
Friends, family, everyone who knew Lina, liked her.
In short, kindness was her identity.
Even if you didnt know her, you could approach her comfortably, engage in casual banter, laugh, greet, and eventually part ways happily for the day.
Lina was someone with whom even strangers could feel at ease. She was well aware of how others perceived her.
Everyone expects that from me.
Fulfilling others expectations was a quite enjoyable task. Satisfied individuals immediately followed and liked Lina.
Lina enjoyed it too.
But then, gradually,
-Lina will surely help with this, right? Im going through a tough time.
-Lina always takes good care of her younger siblings. Shes truly amazing.
Such expectations soon became a pattern.
The person known as Lina Rosewell was expected to be kind, caring, and socially adept.
-You have to be kind because youre Lina Rosewell.
Before she knew it, compliments from others began to sound like a given.
Eventually, Lina became consumed by her own image.
Everyone naturally relied on her. Some would chat about boredom, others sought advice about serious matters with their significant others. There were even those who asked for help with difficult assignments or wanted to know what small spirits looked like.
Friends, acquaintances, and even family.
Everyone leaned on Lina as if it were a given.
Lina was a kind and caring person.
Initially, she was pleased to help others. She even deceived herself into thinking that this was an incredibly happy thing.
Perhaps thats why.
From the depths of her being, something began to decay.
Im struggling too.
Lina hugged her knees.
Her parents had passed away, and she had to take responsibility for the family.
To support her remaining siblings and rebuild the family, she needed the qualifications.
She had sought refuge in Lichten Academy after negotiating with relatives.
The truth is, I have to live ruthlessly too.
There was no money for immediate needs.
No food. Nothing unless absolutely necessary, and even those essentials were hard to obtain. If she made herself comfortable, her siblings would suffer.
The weight of the Rosewell family burdened Lina.
To raise her remaining siblings and revive the family, Lina had to graduate from Lichten at all costs.
So, she had to compete fiercely.
She had to secure a scholarship.
Im not as kind as people think.
Squeeze.
At some point, her fist clenched.
With a sigh, Lina released her fist.
Then she looked around.
A space filled with darkness.
She had realized that she was trapped here a few hours ago.
The moon is bright today.
The last thought she had before opening her eyes was that the moon rising in the sky was unusually bright. But when she opened her eyes, she was here.nove(l)bi(n.)com
It was as if everything had turned pitch black around her, as if she had fallen into the depths of the sea. Yet, somehow, Lina felt like she knew where she was.
It must be in my consciousness.
The reason she could make such a conjecture was simple.
She had experienced such phenomena before.
From one day, a voice had started echoing in her mind.
Its tough, isnt it?
You dont have to live too kindly.
At first, she was scared.
She thought she was going crazy.
But as she listened, it became a comforting voice.
It said the things Lina wanted to hear the most.
Look at that guy named Ian over there. Hes blocking your way. Shouldnt we get rid of him?
At some point, aggressiveness began to emerge in the whispers.
Initially, she resisted.
And I am genuinely grateful.
Ians bad reputation was just a rumor after all.
Honestly, when she first opened the bag, she felt thankful and even a bit moved. Although she felt burdened and uncomfortable after reading the note, it was true.
She had become somewhat interested in Ian.
Since that moment of half discomfort and half gratitude and curiosity.
The same thing happened during lunch.
Lina, lets go grab something to eat!
Oh, um
Buying something outside felt burdensome. But she hadnt brought lunch either.
No way.
With a hopeful heart, she put her hand into the desk.
As expected, there was a lunchbox placed there as if it were normal.
Lina, what are you doing?
Ah Yeah! Lets go!
Such assistance continued for a few days.
Moreover, without him even striking up a conversation.
Whenever she searched inside the desk, what Lina needed was magically there.
Maybe hes not a bad guy?
Her wariness of Ian also began to dissipate.
Perhaps he might be a good guy.
It felt like the first time she had received care to this extent, especially in an academy full of young students.
Does he have an interest in me?
Thump.
Her heart area felt a light ache.
But it wasnt an unpleasant feeling.
After receiving help several times in difficult situations, she naturally developed an interest.
One day, she asked her friends.
What do you guys think of Ian?
To hide her interest in Ian, she asked the question casually, as if it were just passing.
Oh, him. He got a sword for Miss Sharon the other day.
Hes also busy serving Lady Emilia.
Theres not a girl he hasnt confessed to. Isnt that a bit extreme? Its so frustrating.
Really. Hes the worst of the worst. But Miss Lina, why are you asking about him?
Aha-ha. Its nothing. But when did that happen?
Just yesterday.
On the same day he had given her supplies and lunch.
It was clear that he had been fooling around, teasing anyone without discrimination, just as the rumors about Ian suggested.
Lina bit her lip.
A feeling of betrayal welled up.
The fact that she had developed even a slight interest in that guy was something she detested. It was also her first time since coming to the academy.
.
Hey, Miss Lina? Why is your expression like that? Are you okay? Does something hurt?
When she came to her senses, she realized she was clutching her face.
Ah Aha-ha. No, its nothing. Just felt a bit dizzy.
The taste of betrayal she experienced for the first time was like straight black coffee. It was bitter, and there wasnt even a dessert to swallow with it.
It was the day the first hole appeared in Linas kindness.
And time passed.
The supplies and food were always placed inside the desk, but there were no notes.
Although she hesitated to use them, Lina was too desperate to scrutinize those emotions.
Then, one day during lunch.
Out of habit, Lina searched inside the desk.
For some reason, the lunchbox wasnt there today.
Yeah, its better not to get it.
Uncomfortable with the feeling, Lina thought, If its going to be this uncomfortable, Id rather go hungry. Maybe she could go to the forest and pick some fruits.
Clutching her hungry stomach, Lina leaned over her desk.
Tock.
Lina raised her head to a lunch box placed on the desk.
Ominously black hair.
Ian Blackangers was standing there.
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Chapter 41Lina Rosewell was kind.If you were to grab someone who knew Lina and ask them about her, they would undoubtedly respond with glowing praise.Gentle laughter, kindness, consideration, always looking out for othersthese were the qualities that defined her.Friends, family, everyone who knew Lina, liked her.In short, kindness was her identity.Even if you didnt know her, you could approach her comfortably, engage in casual banter, laugh, greet, and eventually part ways happily for the day.Lina was someone with whom even strangers could feel at ease. She was well aware of how others perceived her.Everyone expects that from me.Fulfilling others expectations was a quite enjoyable task. Satisfied individuals immediately followed and liked Lina.Lina enjoyed it too.But then, gradually,-Lina will surely help with this, right? Im going through a tough time.-Lina always takes good care of her younger siblings. Shes truly amazing.Such expectations soon became a pattern.The person known as Lina Rosewell was expected to be kind, caring, and socially adept.-You have to be kind because youre Lina Rosewell.Before she knew it, compliments from others began to sound like a given.Eventually, Lina became consumed by her own image.Everyone naturally relied on her. Some would chat about boredom, others sought advice about serious matters with their significant others. There were even those who asked for help with difficult assignments or wanted to know what small spirits looked like.Friends, acquaintances, and even family.Everyone leaned on Lina as if it were a given.Lina was a kind and caring person.Initially, she was pleased to help others. She even deceived herself into thinking that this was an incredibly happy thing.Perhaps thats why.From the depths of her being, something began to decay.Im struggling too.Lina hugged her knees.Her parents had passed away, and she had to take responsibility for the family.To support her remaining siblings and rebuild the family, she needed the qualifications.She had sought refuge in Lichten Academy after negotiating with relatives.The truth is, I have to live ruthlessly too.There was no money for immediate needs.No food. Nothing unless absolutely necessary, and even those essentials were hard to obtain. If she made herself comfortable, her siblings would suffer.The weight of the Rosewell family burdened Lina.To raise her remaining siblings and revive the family, Lina had to graduate from Lichten at all costs.So, she had to compete fiercely.She had to secure a scholarship.Im not as kind as people think.Squeeze.At some point, her fist clenched.With a sigh, Lina released her fist.Then she looked around.A space filled with darkness.She had realized that she was trapped here a few hours ago.The moon is bright today.The last thought she had before opening her eyes was that the moon rising in the sky was unusually bright. But when she opened her eyes, she was here.novelbin.comIt was as if everything had turned pitch black around her, as if she had fallen into the depths of the sea. Yet, somehow, Lina felt like she knew where she was.It must be in my consciousness.The reason she could make such a conjecture was simple.She had experienced such phenomena before.From one day, a voice had started echoing in her mind.Its tough, isnt it?You dont have to live too kindly.At first, she was scared.She thought she was going crazy.But as she listened, it became a comforting voice.It said the things Lina wanted to hear the most.Look at that guy named Ian over there. Hes blocking your way. Shouldnt we get rid of him?At some point, aggressiveness began to emerge in the whispers.Initially, she resisted.And I am genuinely grateful.Ians bad reputation was just a rumor after all.Honestly, when she first opened the bag, she felt thankful and even a bit moved. Although she felt burdened and uncomfortable after reading the note, it was true.She had become somewhat interested in Ian.Since that moment of half discomfort and half gratitude and curiosity.The same thing happened during lunch.Lina, lets go grab something to eat!Oh, umBuying something outside felt burdensome. But she hadnt brought lunch either.No way.With a hopeful heart, she put her hand into the desk.As expected, there was a lunchbox placed there as if it were normal.Lina, what are you doing?Ah Yeah! Lets go!Such assistance continued for a few days.Moreover, without him even striking up a conversation.Whenever she searched inside the desk, what Lina needed was magically there.Maybe hes not a bad guy?Her wariness of Ian also began to dissipate.Perhaps he might be a good guy.It felt like the first time she had received care to this extent, especially in an academy full of young students.Does he have an interest in me?Thump.Her heart area felt a light ache.But it wasnt an unpleasant feeling.After receiving help several times in difficult situations, she naturally developed an interest.One day, she asked her friends.What do you guys think of Ian?To hide her interest in Ian, she asked the question casually, as if it were just passing.Oh, him. He got a sword for Miss Sharon the other day.Hes also busy serving Lady Emilia.Theres not a girl he hasnt confessed to. Isnt that a bit extreme? Its so frustrating.Really. Hes the worst of the worst. But Miss Lina, why are you asking about him?Aha-ha. Its nothing. But when did that happen?Just yesterday.On the same day he had given her supplies and lunch.It was clear that he had been fooling around, teasing anyone without discrimination, just as the rumors about Ian suggested.Lina bit her lip.A feeling of betrayal welled up.The fact that she had developed even a slight interest in that guy was something she detested. It was also her first time since coming to the academy..Hey, Miss Lina? Why is your expression like that? Are you okay? Does something hurt?When she came to her senses, she realized she was clutching her face.Ah Aha-ha. No, its nothing. Just felt a bit dizzy.The taste of betrayal she experienced for the first time was like straight black coffee. It was bitter, and there wasnt even a dessert to swallow with it.It was the day the first hole appeared in Linas kindness.And time passed.The supplies and food were always placed inside the desk, but there were no notes.Although she hesitated to use them, Lina was too desperate to scrutinize those emotions.Then, one day during lunch.Out of habit, Lina searched inside the desk.For some reason, the lunchbox wasnt there today.Yeah, its better not to get it.Uncomfortable with the feeling, Lina thought, If its going to be this uncomfortable, Id rather go hungry. Maybe she could go to the forest and pick some fruits.Clutching her hungry stomach, Lina leaned over her desk.Tock.Lina raised her head to a lunch box placed on the desk.Ominously black hair.Ian Blackangers was standing there.Access 10 Chapters ahead of the Novelupdates release on our Patreon.
