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Chapter 185: Freedom

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Elymia felt somewhat bewildered.

The family that had bound her for eighteen years collapsed overnight.

Whether it was her father William, her brother Edward, or the sisters who frequently insulted her, they were all ruthlessly destroyed. They could no longer influence Elymia’s future.

A few hours ago, this was something she never dared to imagine.

It was like suddenly emerging from a closed and deep cave into a vast and boundless wilderness, leaving Elymia dizzy.

She saw Edward covered in blood, this man who was once incredibly proud was now nothing more than a loser struggling even to stand.

William, who had cast a solemn atmosphere over the entire family, now lay weak and powerless on the ground, unable to interfere with Elymia’s life any longer.

George, who had an affair with the two ladies of the Albione family, met a similar and deserved fate.

“Mom, can you see…”

Elymia murmured to herself, tears falling from her eyes, tracing a perfect curve down her cheeks, evoking pity.

She rarely cried, ever since her mother’s death. Elymia hadn’t shed a single tear, no matter how the others in the family bullied her. She knew tears were a sign of weakness, and she had to stay strong.

Until now, Elymia was finally able to let go of the burden in her heart and, like an ordinary girl, cried out loud.

“Theoretically, you are now the only legitimate heir of the Albione family.”

A voice made Elymia, who was quietly sobbing in Claire’s arms, lift her head.

It was Reiner.

He shrugged, glanced at the mages receiving treatment.

“I didn’t expect the pureblood faction to collapse so easily. Initially, when I was proving Elymia’s bloodline, I accidentally discovered the secret of the Albione family. At first, I just thought the noble circle was messy, that there was such a tangled affair among pureblood mages.”

He never expected it to lead to the complete collapse of the Albione family.

But on second thought, the thought of raising someone else’s son and daughter for twenty years while the true blood relatives were harmed to this extent, even an ordinary person might not be able to bear the cognitive collapse.

The sky overhead was no longer slightly green [1]: it was an entire grassland with cows and sheep in sight.

Edward’s cognitive collapse, Isis and Margaret’s mental instability. In this generation of the Albione family, only Elymia remained normal.

“Of course, you can choose to inherit the family or choose your own path. I believe your mother wouldn’t have any dissatisfaction with your choice: she just hopes you have the right to choose.”

Reiner stated that the pureblood faction suffered a heavy blow. If Elymia took control of the Albione family at this moment, relying on her relationship with Reiner and the Magic Association, she could easily become the core of the new pureblood faction.

But Elymia shook her head.

“I won’t come back here. This is not my home,” she retorted, resolute and without any hesitation.

“Then where do you plan to go?”

Claire couldn’t help asking. Elymia had already graduated from school and skipped the magic test. She was currently just an apprentice mage. It seemed inappropriate for her to engage in research or continue studying.

“I don’t know yet, but at least it should be a place far away from the pureblood families,” Elymia sighed.

At this point, where was her true home?

“Actually, I have a proposal,” Reiner suddenly said.

“As you know, by the end of the summer, Luna Nova Magic Academy will be recruiting a new batch of students. Currently, it seems I have received quite a few enrollment applications, which means we need more teachers.”

He spoke the truth. After the month of the White Dew, parents could submit enrollment applications to various schools to choose a suitable academy for their children. In the past few years, Luna Nova Magic Academy had received only single digit enrollment applications, and many were redirected to other institutions.

However, this year was different. Reiner won the Hohenheim Cup, and after presenting a paper on the periodic table at the Ernest Conference, many parents were attracted to Luna Nova Magic Academy.

Actually, being an all-girls school with a long history, Luna Nova Magic Academy, if managed properly, could at least ensure its survival, if not becoming as prestigious as the Phoenix Magic Academy. With Principal Reiner’s name associated, the academy naturally became more popular.

Therefore, the problem of insufficient teachers was officially exposed. Currently, the school has a small number of students, but if the new school year started, the few teachers under Reiner might not be enough.

To address this, he had already approached Fina to serve as an assistant teacher and was preparing to post notices to recruit mages interested in the education sector as teachers.

“So, if you’re willing, Elymia, you can stay at Luna Nova Magic Academy, initially as an intern teacher. After the magic test at the end of the year, you can go through the teacher qualification review and become an official teacher.”

Reiner proposed. Although this suggestion was very suitable for Elymia, it didn’t seem so easy for the young girl to agree. So, Reiner continued.

“Of course, just like Fina, if you find a place more suitable for you, you can apply to leave at any time, and I won’t stop you.”

Reiner spoke, and Elymia looked at Fina. The short-haired, glasses-wearing girl nodded slightly, making Elymia feel a bit more at ease.

To be honest, in the past, Elymia never thought about how she would live in the future. Although she longed for freedom, perhaps subconsciously, Elymia thought she couldn’t escape her predetermined destiny. So, she never considered what she would do after truly gaining freedom.

Now, Reiner’s suggestion actually gave Elymia a space to think about her future.

After thinking for a long time, Elymia finally nodded.

“Okay, I’ll stay at Luna Nova Magic Academy.”

Elymia’s answer caused a subdued cheer from Dana and others, creating a sharp contrast to the tragic scene on the other side of the banquet hall.

Reiner noticed someone lingering outside the crowd, looking in their direction. He walked over.

“What are your plans, Miss Anvina?”

It was Anvina, the maid who assisted Elymia in escaping. She seemed surprised when she saw Reiner approaching.

“Me? Um, the Albione family might still need some manpower…”

“No, what I mean is, Miss Anvina, aren’t you going to tell Elymia the truth about you?”

Reiner spoke, making Anvina widen her eyes.

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[1] Green is a color associated with NTR in chinese. The full idiom is ‘wearing a green hat’.