“So it was out of pity?”
“Hmm, actually, it’s mainly because you’re cute enough now, little fox. Plus, most of the Young Ladies don’t even know what you used to look like. Even if they were told you were once male, it wouldn’t really feel real to them.”
“But, I always thought noble ladies cared a lot about, uh, things like chastity. Is it really okay to tolerate a former man in a girls’ school?”
“Little fox, things like chastity don’t distinguish between commoners and nobles. Those who always talk about chastity are just putting on a deliberate persona. You’ve probably heard, the richer people are, the wilder they play.”
“As for having a man in a girls’ school, well, you’re already an undisputed woman now. To the Young Ladies, it’s like a wolf with its fangs pulled—no threat at all. Besides, with their strength, even if you really were a wolf, subduing you wouldn’t be a problem, right?”
***
She forgot.
Because her Magic Adaptability Test result at Teacher Lin Ya’s place was so good, Liuli had completely forgotten that she once had no Magic Talent at all.
Could someone like that really be considered a wolf?
“According to what you said, Serveyia, does that mean all noble ladies have Magic Talent?”
“Not really. Generally, most Demi-humans and Demons are born with good Magic Talent. Beastmen are a bit different—they excel in Shamanism, and different Beastman tribes have different Shamanism techniques.”
“However, any Students able to study at Saint Laia Academy, even if they don’t have Magic Talent, will have a fair number of Magic Scrolls. Their ability to protect themselves is still solid.”
“Mm, so I can use Magic Scrolls too?”
After all, to Liuli, Magic Scrolls were something exclusive to the wealthy.
But now, she was considered wealthy herself.
Could she also enjoy the joy of casually tossing scrolls around like in a Novel?
“Of course you can. But in most situations, there’s no need. Scrolls are inconvenient to carry and their power and effects are much weaker than real spells. So unless it’s a really urgent situation, people rarely use them.”
“As for you, little fox, if you’re ever truly in danger, calling out loudly for your guards is probably more effective than using a scroll.”
“Then, can I meet my guard?”
In Liuli’s view, if she really had guards, she should get to know them. If she didn’t recognize them at a crucial time, wouldn’t that be awkward?
“You can, but let’s go tomorrow. There’s a group training session tomorrow. If you want to watch, you can.”
“Eh? So my guards are also Students of Saint Laia?”
For Liuli, it was already a given that her guards were girls.
But she hadn’t expected her guards to be fellow Students.
Come to think of it, are Students really suitable to be guards?
“Yes. It’s also a tradition of Saint Laia. Guards, maids, they’re all Students like the Princess. This way, the Princess can feel closer to most Students.”
“But this kind of status gap… wouldn’t that cause problems? Like, could it be considered discrimination?”
“What problems could there be? Status gaps like this within the academy are nothing. When they graduate and enter society, only then will they see the differences in family and bloodline, which are true, unbridgeable divides. You don’t expect anyone to cry injustice for them then, do you?”
“Mm…”
“Besides, these people weren’t forcibly conscripted by us. It’s all mutually agreed upon. And it’s not like they don’t get paid and receive Credits. How is that discrimination?”
“C-Credits?”
Liuli had been a university student before, so she naturally understood how appealing Credits were to students.
And if they also received a salary, it might truly be a dream job for many.
“What’s wrong? Little fox, are you tempted too?”
“Not really. I’m just a bit curious how much salary you pay them.”
“Oh, worried we might abuse our staff? Little fox, how much do you think would be appropriate?”
“I-I’m not talking about that…”
Liuli felt she couldn’t win against Serveyia at all.
She wondered if it was because she rarely communicated with others, making it hard for her to argue back.
“It’s fine. Everyone stays by your side because they like the Princess. If you’re worried, just try to show your cute side more. That’ll make everyone happier.”
Show my cute side?
Liuli had never considered being cute.
Since childhood, as a male, her parents had always taught her to be more manly.
Words like ‘cute’ were never used to describe men.
So for Liuli, becoming cute was something completely unfamiliar.