- Seris: How can you say that, Owen? What can be amusing about that stupid slander!
- Owen: Of course it's their attitude that's amusing. They're grievance stems from the fact that Raven, a commoner, it studying at the academy with the nobles.
- Owen: But if it isn't for Sir Cronwell financing Raven's education, he wouldn't be here. That's where the inconsistency begins.
- Owen: So, they needed to create an arbitrary part to fit the narrative. A villain, and a victim. A conniving commoner, and the poor innocent Sir Cronwell who was tricked...
- Owen: YOu can see their desperation in trying to draw a line between commoners and nobility. That's what I find so amusing.
- Seris: I can't stand it. Why are they all acting like being a noble is the only thing they have going for them?
- Owen: Because it is. Though, I suppose that's not the only reason...
- Owen trailed off. He was likely thinking about the series of events and rumors that occurred after the rebellion.
- Owen: They're only trying to suck up to those they wish to align with. It's foolish, but what can you do. They are a bunch of incompetent fools who can only make their place by dragging down others.
- Owen: They say he's just lucky, because they don't want to admit that they're the one who need luck more than others.
- Owen put down his utensils and looked at Seris, as if sending her a message.
- Owen: That's why... they are never going to fight other nobles 'like' them, Seris.
- Owen: It doesn't matter how many times you challenge them to a dual. They probably don't even think it's shameful to refuse. They don't want to conflict with other nobles 'like' them.
- After listening to Owen, Seris opened and closed her mouth, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end, nothing came out of her mouth.
- Raven: ... I'm fine, don't worry about it. Besides, it's not entirely wrong.
- The two turned their gaze to Raven. Seris expressed shock and sympathy, while Owen looked curious.
- Seris: What do you mean? Your father and Sir Cronwell are comrades and close... They're not like that at all.
- Raven shook his head.
- Raven: I'm not talking about the rumor. It's true that I'm lucky.
- Raven put down his utensils as he finished eating while the two were arguing.
- Raven: I'm lucky I was able to meet you and spend time like this together.
- Seris: You... sigh, just...
- Seris: ... Ok, fine! It's the weekend, let's talk about fun things instead!
- Owen, who was watching on, smiled faintly. You could almost grasp what he was thinking.
- You couldn't really tell, since Owen never really expressed his feelings or inner thoughts, but Raven thought he looked satisfied.
- It was a peaceful day, like any other day.
- ???: ...... ......
- ???: ...... Noble, commoner.
- ???: Obstinate, improvement. Contempt, acceptance. Exclusion, decline...
- ???: ... Human, Nasod.
- ???: ...... ......
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