It had been three months since the professor promotion evaluations began, and the Mage Tower was still abuzz with discussions about the Head Professor. Despite Deculein’s unparalleled spell interpretation skills and theoretical frameworks, supported by the influential Yukline family, most believed Louina was superior overall, especially in terms of personality.1

Deculein’s behavior, verging on arrogance, left the current professors wary of his potential as Head Professor. This apprehension drove their support for Louina. The Mage Tower’s evaluation criteria focused on individual merit and achievements rather than family or status. Even the current Chairwoman, Adrienne, hailed from a minor noble family. 1

Trusting the fairness of the selection process, Louina remained resolute. She faced relentless pressure and threats from Yukline but refused to yield. Even if it meant her death, she would not surrender. However, today...0

“If the position holds less importance than your family, then it is time to relinquish it.”0

Her father's voice, once robust, now sounded frail and withered. His words shattered Louina. The pressure from Yukline had extended beyond her to the entire McQueen family. Once one of the twelve great houses, they had fallen from grace ten years ago when her father lost his magic to a severe injury, causing the family's prestige to decline.0

The McQueens had no power to resist Yukline. Louina couldn’t handle this alone; the situation was far more dire than she had realized. Her father, mother, younger siblings, retainers, and the entire family’s territory were collapsing.0

Splish, splash—0

It was once on a rainy day, feeling a sense of helplessness that far outweighed the rain soaking her, Louina went to...0