Volume 1 Chapter 9 Genderbent Female Knight, Meeting The Villainesses At The Academy Dormitory
"I'm sorry for making you buy so much..."
"It's fine. It's about my pride and face. Roberta, don't worry about it."
After purchasing numerous clothes at Madame Carmen's store for their stay in the royal capital, Eleonora and Roberta arrived at the girls' dormitory of Polina Sacred Light Academy. The dormitory was strangely modern, and the academy itself seemed oddly privileged compared to the rest of the kingdom. As they approached the front entrance, they noticed several black luxury carriages parked nearby, causing Eleonora to hesitate.
"Is a noble coming who can use carriages? We might get involved in trouble. Should we climb the wall and go in?"
"Huh? Is that okay?"
"No, I don't know."
Roberta, confused, followed behind Eleonora as she spoke. When they reached the wall, Eleonora pressed her back against it, bent her knees, and clasped her hands into a vessel shape.
"Roberta, run and jump onto my hands. I'll lift you up with momentum, so hold on tight."
"Miss, what are you saying?!"
"Here... see, you jump and land on the wall, then reach out your hand. I'll grab it, and I'll climb up by swinging around you."
"There's no way I can support a lady! Please consider our size difference!"
Roberta, about 160 cm tall with a 30 cm height difference from Eleonora, was a girl accustomed to village chores like drawing well water or carrying firewood. Plus, she had fought mountain bandits fleeing within the territory, so she was naturally strong. But supporting Eleonora was a different matter entirely.
"You're noisy, desuwa. What's all this fuss about?"
The one who spoke to the noisy pair was a beautiful girl dressed in a lavish dress, with long blonde hair tied up. Surrounding her were four girls following like companions. As the five girls' eyes fixed on them, Eleonora tugged her hair and let out a restless voice.
"Sorry, sorry. There was a fancy carriage at the main gate, probably used by someone noble, so I tried to come in from another way."
"What are you doing, miss? Wearing the school uniform means you're a student, right? What grade are you in?"
"Yes, I plan to enroll this year."
"Sixteen years old with that height!?"
The girl with long blonde hair asked back in surprise. Eleonora nodded affirmatively.
"Do you think you can treat Lady Vittoria that way? She is the daughter of the Grand Duke Casunat!"
(Wow, Grand Duke? She's totally royal blood. Maybe I should bow now.)
"Excuse me, I am Acting Knight Eleonora di Kamitafira. I will enroll at Polina Sacred Light Academy's Knight Department."
Though I am humble, please remember me.
The daughters of the lady hesitated a little at her words. Legally, [noble daughter] and [daughter of a noble with a title inheritance] differed. The latter was considered higher. In practice, respect was paid based on the noble's title, especially for daughters or sisters of rank.
"Sorry for the bother, Acting Knight of Kamitafira. They thought you were just a noble daughter, so forgive us."
"No, Lady Grand Duke Casunat. I am not offended."
Vittoria apologized graciously, and Eleonora accepted humbly. As per noble custom, that ended the matter.
"Sorry for causing trouble, everyone. If it's alright, can my attendant leave? I have luggage."
"Yes, see you at the entrance ceremony."
They said their goodbyes and entered the dorm from the main gate properly. Looking back, Roberta was trembling with a pale face.
"Are you okay, Roberta?"
"No, no, Young Lady! The Grand Duke is the king's brother, right? There's no way we won't be punished or executed now!"
"Since they apologized and we accepted, it's over. They probably don't remember our names anymore. How many knight families do you think are in the Kingdom of Ashreach?"
"Y-yes..."
Eleonora patted Roberta's shoulder and looked for the room plaque. When she found her room, she entered. The room was fairly spacious, with two beds.
"I'll use the right one. For now, I'll put the clothes I bought into the closet and go eat."
"Yes, Young Lady."
If her soul had played even a little otome game in her past life, she would have been amazed to hear "Grand Duke Casunat's daughter, Vittoria." It's the villainous daughter in the main scenario, the Crown Prince route.
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