Blood 25: I’ve encountered the engagement cancellation event, so I’m supposed to be the heroine, but I have no memory of being bullied. What should I do?

Today, third chapter.

Eight years have passed.

Eight years in the blink of an eye.

When I first started attending the academy, I was uncertain whether I could survive here daily, but in the end, it turned out I could manage anything.

Yes.

I had cheat-level stats.

During the mock magical combat in class, I was the only one excluded.

The opponent was a teacher.

And it was full-force, no restraint.

After hearing the plea—“Please hold back. Seriously”—I watched for a while, then realized.

Weak.

So I repelled the teacher with overwhelming, unrestrained magic.

That teacher hailed from a marquis family and was considered top-tier among mages.

The same pattern repeated in swordsmanship class.

At first, I thought the teacher’s sword swing was too slow—either a feint or a trap—but it turned out to be a full-power strike.

Weak.

Thus, I lightly deflected the practice blade and ended the exchange.

Not that the instructor was weak—merely that I am outside the norm.

Which means the extent to which Ariel and my master so easily dismissed me remains unclear.

Nothing of value was learned in combat at the academy.

What was taught at the academy was knowledge and etiquette.

Given that nobles comprised the vast majority of students, etiquette lessons were standard.

My manners, which had grown half-wild from traveling, were thoroughly corrected here.

As a result, I now appear outwardly indistinguishable from a noble.

Additionally, directives from my master arrive periodically.

These arrive by letter—commands such as "raise the level of skill X" or "achieve a status value of at least Y."

I cleared everything desperately—couldn’t risk what would happen if I failed.

The white spider is always there in my dormitory room, watching. No chance to slack off.

Eight years at the academy, and I’ve developed acquaintances of my own.

One is Wald.

The noble’s son I shared a class with during my first year.

He played the archetypal prince—kind, proper, and always helped me, a commoner with strange habits and odd assumptions.

We grew close after I taught him magic.

The second is Professor Zygrys.

The instructor I thoroughly defeated in a mock battle.

He appeared unexpectedly while I was teaching Wald, and has attended my magic lessons ever since.

He always looks weary—says it’s because he sacrifices sleep to study magic.

The third is Syrilis.

A male of duke rank, same as Wald, and maintains a rivalry with him.

As he interacted with Wald, he naturally came into contact with me as well, and before I realized it, we had grown close.

Unlike Wald’s earnest demeanor, he appears slightly careless—yet beneath the surface, he harbors a passionate,热血 (hot-blooded) nature.

The fourth is Nitara.

Born into a count’s family, his elder brother holds the position of legion commander. Nitara, like his brother, possesses notable magical talent and is considered a promising prodigy.

I was surprised when he challenged me to a magical duel on our first meeting.

After a brief exchange, he joined my magic lessons.

The fifth is Civy.

A boy from a baron’s household, he displays an insatiable desire for strength and approached me, seeking to become my disciple.

Civy's family had only recently attained baronial status. Without rising in power and securing a position within the Demon Army, they would collapse swiftly.

Thus, he possessed a strength that demanded respect even from commoners without noble rank—unyielding, without regard for convention.

Yes.

Perfectly all male.

And all strikingly handsome.

Because of this, he drew envious glances from female students and was ostracized as a result.

Which is why, at this moment, a minor incident unfolded before my eyes.

"FERMINA. I revoke our engagement!"

Wald declared, facing one female student.

Fermina was Wald's fiancée—daughter of a marquis.

"May I ask for your reason?"

"Do you not understand?"

Sorry.

I do not understand.

Why have I been summoned to this scene?

And why is Wald accompanied not only by himself, but by a steady stream of handsome warriors?

"Your repeated harassment of Sophia—no, attempted assassination. Evidence has already been collected."

Huh?

Harassment? Assassination?

What are you talking about?

"Sophia, this confection was definitely given to you by Lady Fermyna, correct?"

"Yes, that's right."

The item Wald holds is indeed the one I received from Lady Fermyna.

It was distributed to every girl in the class, and I received one as well, by courtesy.

For some reason, it was later taken from me by Wald—but what does that matter?

"Massive quantities of poison were detected in this confection. If Sophia had consumed it, she would have died."

Poison?

No, I have Poison Immunity. Poison has no effect on me.

And that explosion during the last class—was that your doing too? Attempting to eliminate Sophia under the guise of an accident. She barely escaped the blast radius. If she’d been at the center, what then?

Eh, that magic surge during class?

I dodged instinctively, but even if I hadn’t, it wouldn’t have caused serious harm.

If limbs weren’t lost, it hardly counts as injury—overreaction.

Multiple incidents involving you. Evidence has been compiled. Still deny it?

Wald tosses a bundle of papers to Fermina.

Fermina’s face pales as she reads.

>Your father has been summoned. Judgment will be delivered there.

This—this can’t be happening! Why her, of all people?

Because that’s precisely why.

Eh?

Is it over?

Ah—?

Afterward, Fermina left the academy.

Something happened beyond my understanding—resolved without my knowledge. But was this resolution truly correct?