The Lady Who Was Rejected with 'I Love Someone Else' Turned Out to Be the Strongest Sorceress – The Fate of the Prince Who Abandoned Her and the Lady Who Found Freedom - Episode 22

A few days after the regular exams at the magic academy ended, I was called in individually by the teacher.

“Eleanor, thank you so much for watching the training outside of class.”

“No, I’m just honing my skills with everyone else.”

I conveyed my honest feelings. Although I am training, I felt a strong sense of growing together. Since it’s an activity that benefits me as well, I don’t think it’s something to be thanked for to that extent.

“The motivation everyone has to learn magic is high, and their concentration during class is truly wonderful. I think this is thanks to Eleanor.”

The teacher looked at me with a serious gaze after saying that. I felt a deep sense of gratitude.

“Not at all, it’s because the teachers thoroughly taught the basics that everyone’s skills improved. I only helped a little bit with their growth.”

I expressed my gratitude to the teachers, although with some hesitation. This is my true feeling. This is not solely my achievement.

“Still, thank you. Your generation is truly excellent with you at the top. I feel the future of the kingdom is bright.”

The teacher nodded with satisfaction. As we were talking about that, the teacher’s expression suddenly darkened.

It seemed like there was something difficult to say. I straightened my back and silently waited for the teacher’s next words.

“So, um, well, actually, we’ve decided to conduct an additional test.”

“Huh, an additional exam?”

I couldn’t hide my surprise. Why would they conduct an additional exam when my grades were good? They answered my question about the reasons behind the additional exam.

“This is something that Prince Alfred instructed the academy to do.”

“That person…?”

“He doubts your abilities. Until recently, you were getting average scores, but suddenly you got top marks in the last exam. He thinks something suspicious is going on behind the scenes.”

I wonder what that man is thinking. To say something like that at the academy. I sighed in frustration.

“I just honestly showed my true abilities.”

“I don’t doubt your abilities. However, Prince Alfred has told me to give you a retest to clear any doubts. Moreover, he has also instructed me to make the test more difficult.”

While explaining, anger was evident in the teacher’s eyes.

“If you truly have the ability, this is a task you should be able to clear. If you can’t do it, then give a proper evaluation. In other words, it’s like saying indirectly to lower your evaluation.”

I sensed that the teacher was deeply dissatisfied with Prince Alfred’s orders.

“Teacher, why did you go out of your way to teach me that?”

“I feel that this additional exam is unjust. It’s unacceptable to exert power for the sake of petty pride and to instruct such foolish things. It’s an insult to the academy.”

I felt the same way. As I listened to the story, I grew to dislike Prince Alfred more and more. I think to myself again, I’m really glad I didn’t end up with a man like that.

“Actually, I was asked to alter the exam scores. I absolutely refused to do that. This additional exam is a compromise.”

The teacher seemed to be suffering, tossed around by the prince’s unreasonable demands. The teacher was also a victim. It’s not easy to resist the royal family’s absolute power.

Even so, the teacher refused to alter the grades and instead arranged for a makeup exam. In that case, I will do what I need to do.

“Please let me take that exam.”

I answered like that. When the teacher heard it, he was surprised. He looked into my eyes, wondering if it was really okay. While looking into the teacher’s eyes, I nodded.

“I am confident. Also, I am interested in challenging exams. May I give it a try?”

“Yes. Thank you. That helps a lot.”

I have more than enough determination to pass the exam. That’s why I’m taking it on. The teacher showed a relieved expression. It really seems tough.

On another day, I took the supplementary exam.

It was certainly difficult content. However, it wasn’t impossible to solve. Because my master had thoroughly taught me the basics of magic.

If I don’t properly understand the theory, I won’t be able to teach others how to use magic. I realize that this knowledge is important.

After the written exam, a practical exam was also conducted. The students worked through the assigned tasks.

The teacher observing the exam had a gentle expression.

It seems to be going well, so I’m relieved.

Thus, I easily passed the additional exam. I think I was able to prove beyond a doubt that my abilities are genuine.

Prince Alfred’s wicked plan must have completely fallen apart.