Thus came the fated day.
I was called out by Minosa-jou and arrived at the hall of the Academy. As the hall is also used as a place for gatherings, it was vast.
I was standing on the platform on the first floor, and in front of my eyes were Minosa-jou and the groupie noble daughters following around me, as well as Schneider. Amidst the vast space in front of the platform stood many other students who gathered, the second floor was full of students as well.
My conviction event is now beginning.
"Rhonya Gavizera-jou. Your evil acts shall now be exposed!" said Minosa-jou with a strong declaration.
Wearing a deep red dress, her sharp gaze was looking towards me.
Red, the color denoting the symbol of victory. It's very likely that she believes of her victory.
My evil acts being exposed by her would mean that I will be expelled from the Academy, as well as from the noble's society. Even if that was a false accusation.
My brother and family will no doubt cut off ties with me, such is the house of the Gavizera.
Though I believe Minosa-jou did not think to such lengths, Schneider would have known of that…
While Minosa-jou was blaming me for all I did, I stared deeply towards Schneider who was staring back at me with disgust in his eyes. A gaze of scorn, and disappointment. A gaze which he never gave me, which made my heart start to creak.
"…. I know not of such acts. These are false accusations." The words which came out of my mouth were lines in the novel. Minosa-jou then faced towards the groupie.
"I even have proof. Isn't that right?"
"Y-yes.. All was according to Rhonya-sama's orders."
"We could not have oppose the daughter of the Gavizera Count." The groupie spoke out in turns.
Putting the blame on me would lighten their punishment. And they made sure of their gazes to not meet my eyes.
Although I felt like running, but I continued to bear with everything. To begin with, I did not trust them entirely, amidst us was not a relationship of trust or loyalty.
"Rhonya-jou. Promptly admit that you have crazed due to jealousy for love." Ascertain of her victory, Minosa-jou worked up a smile. In her eyes, I am nothing but evil and she is justice.
"... You have disappointed me, Rhonya." Schneider, moving one step forward and continued talking.
"I cannot marry you. This engagement shall now be annulled!" The last words he spoke to me.
In front of Schneider's eyes, a piece of paper embraced by golden light appeared. In an instant, the same paper appeared in front of my eyes. A magic contract signed by using magic. The document concerning me and Schneider's engagement.
With a flick of Schneider's hand, the two papers were torn into two. The torn papers then scattered and disappeared along the golden light. I silently looked towards Schneider.
If I said 'please believe in me' right here and now, what would he reply me with. Even when we had been together for so long, and he who was the closest to me, and he who I said to believe in me.
But instead, he believed in Minosa-jou's words, and not mine.
A development according the novel. Such is fate.
My first love, now dyed in despair.
The students in the hall started booing me. Amidst their boos, Minosa-jou jumped to Schneider's embrace, while Schneider held her in his.
"Schneider!"
"Minosa"
The students applause in blessings for the two. Schneider, holding Minosa in his embrace, stared at me. From now on, he would be the one to protect Minosa-jou as he did for me.
Both of them would definitely become a good couple, for they are tied by fate.
"….Please be happy together." As a goodbye, I said so.
Schneider who had always pampered me. Hating him who had always support me was impossible. Along with all my gratitude until now, I give my blessings to both of them from my heart. But it seems Schneider was unable to hear my words.
His grim expression until just now suddenly changed into another expression…
But before I could observe that change, I had walked away.
Eventually I distanced myself from the hall full of applause and said my goodbyes with my first love.
The time when Schneider said to rear love together, the moment where hope shined on me.
Our first kiss.
Being close with each other, being pampered, and the first love who supported me.
Goodbye.
Without him, I wouldn't have been able to bear with my life. The busy days where I could not take a breather, he was the only one who could grant me peace and rest.
My parents and brother who never approved of me, the days where I could hardly breathe, the life of being the daughter of the Gavizera Count… I could finally be free of them.
My steps which could be heard by the hallway of the Academy eventually became faster, where I eventually ran out of the Academy.
Freedom!!
Getting to hyped up, I jumped down the lengthy stairs by the front door of the Academy.
But all is well, since there is someone below who would catch me.
"Rho-Rhonya-sama!? Are you injured in any way!?"
"Thank you for coming to receive me, Ramo!"
The young servant who had previously gave up his job, but now is working with Grandfather as his guard.
His name is Ramo, a young lad with dark navy hair and almond shaped eyes. Even with a slender body, he is able to perfectly catch me from falling. Ramo then brought me to the carriage while carrying me.
By the time Minosa-jou had called me out, the 'ending' was in plain sight. So I asked Grandfather to come and pick me up, with my baggage already packed in the carriage. Within the carriage, I could not stop grinning. For I have no more need to go back to the Academy.
The only regret I have would be to not be able to bid my farewell to my 2 dear friends, they were not present. Instead, I should send them a message by magic. That I have left far away from the Academy, that my heart felt in peace and am now excited to fulfill my dreams.
….That's right, from now on.. My desire for a laid back life begins!!
HYAHOI!!
Unable to contain my happiness, I abruptly raised both my hands. And fell onto the seat due to the impact from the shaking of the carriage.
I quickly regained my composure, amend my posture and let out a cough.
Let's calm down…
I should stop dancing while shouting hyahoi..
While happily kicking my legs in the carriage, pull over my bag closer and took out the sandglass within it. As I slowly flip it, the shiny green sands fall down.
It was a tough life.
It was full of tough moments with little amount of happiness.
But from now on, I want to live a laid back life. To fill my life with happy times, and live a fulfilling life.
Here I go towards fulfilling that dream!