Volume 5, Act 44: Future Knight's Prelude Part 3

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After lunch, Dahlia, who had entered the library, looked around and was a little surprised.

Im interested in books about knights but theres a huge number of books.

Books about knights? In that case, the books around here might be hard to find.

In response to Dahlias wishes, Isma picked up a slightly thick book from a slightly higher position on the shelf.

Theres a lot of sentences in this book, but there arent that many difficult words, and its written formally, so its easy to understand.

Dahlia happily began reading the bulky book she had been given.

But the more pages she turned, the slower she got. Then, she started dozing off.

( I knew it.)

Cordelia, who had been reading another book, slowly approached Dahlia and lightly touched her shoulder.

Dahlia-sama.

Wah?!

I, Im sorry.

Cordelia reflexively apologised to Dahlias surprised reaction

But Dahlia was also surprised because Cordelia had apologised or rather, she couldnt grasp the situation, but she seemed to have noticed that she had fallen asleep and her cheeks turned a little pink.

By any chance, did you not get much sleep last night?

No, I slept normally. Ive been very sleepy since noon

Dahlia said and sighed a little.

I cant believe I dozed off even though its such an interesting book Ive done something wasteful.

We still have time, and I can lend you the book, so dont worry about it. By the way, do you always feel sleepy at this time?

Yes, I usually study languages and classics at this time, but I doze off. However, I dont think its a problem if I can speak the language, and classics are never used.

(I see. Its not like she doesnt like studying, but it might be because she gets sleepy, so she doesnt want to study and doesnt make any progress.)

On top of that, if only her sister, who is close to her in age, pays attention to her skipping her lessons, then I can understand why she wants to rebel.

(Im sure Dahlia-sama is an honest child. If I had to say it, then her attitude would be because no one pays attention to her except for Hazel-sama.)

However, I might be able to broaden her horizons a little. Especially with Isma-oniisama here. Cordelia glanced at Isma, who smiled wryly. He nodded at Cordelia, approached Dahlia and stared at her in the eyes.

Classics is not a bad thing for knights to learn, because it is sometimes quoted in conversation, and the minimum requirements also appear in the exam.

Cordelia lightly told her that studying was necessary the other day, but the weight of those words might be different coming from an active knight. And if Dahlia has any questions, then Isma can respond to them right away.

But Ive heard that the knights appointment exam is determined by overall points. Even if someone isnt good at classics, they can compensate for it in another part of the exam, cant they?

Its possible if your only goal is to pass the exam. However, you wont get the position you want, even if you become a knight, like that. Its always a competition.

Dahlia was speechless. She hadnt thought of this.

Earl Hale is fluent in foreign languages as well, isnt he? It doesnt hurt to study languages and literature if youre aiming to become the Queens guard. Shell be relieved if she can leave the interpreting to you.

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