Chapter 81: Mrs. Jelson’s Transformation

At the Jielsun household, Mrs. Jielsun excitedly jumped up. “You mean Senior Knight Molly of the Kendall family thinks highly of you and wants you to train with little Weir at her Knight’s Guild every day?”

Unlike ordinary middle-class citizens, Mrs. Jielsun came from a declining noble branch and was very familiar with the aristocratic circles of Drake City. The Kendall family held the highest title of Viscount in Drake City, and this was not just a simple viscount title, but a viscount with real power, a great existence second only to Count Bordeaux in the entire Drake City.

As a woman, how could she not know Senior Knight Molly? In aristocratic circles, Molly, an anomaly, was shunned by men but had always been an idol for noble women. Can you imagine a delicate noble lady charging into battle with a greatsword and fighting her way to an independent noble title?

Molly was not only a Senior Knight but also a Baroness ennobled by the kingdom. What level of nobility is a Baroness, you ask? Haha, do you know what a Baron is? When a woman inherits a noble title, the title name either decreases or remains unchanged, but Molly directly earned her title through her own hands and military achievements, becoming a Baroness, on par with a Baron.

Other women, if they inherited a Baron’s title, could only be called ‘Madam So-and-so, Baroness So-and-so,’ never ‘Baroness So-and-so.’ A Baroness title could only be acquired personally. Therefore, Senior Knight Molly held a very high position among noble women, and she even maintained very close relationships with many noble women.

“Yes, Senior Knight Molly and classmate Weir’s mother have a very close relationship. Aunt Mojes entrusted classmate Weir to Senior Knight Molly. Classmate Weir is very talented in the way of the knight. Although he has only been training for two months, he can already defeat knight apprentices who have been training for two or three years. Senior Knight Molly praised him as the most likely person among the younger generation in Drake City to advance to Senior Knight.”

Anger couldn’t help but feel a little envious as he said this. “With classmate Weir’s help, I also participated in several sparring sessions and training. Before I left today, Senior Knight Molly said that some of the things classmate Weir taught me were secrets of the guild and were not allowed to be spread. So, I was specially invited to become an unofficial apprentice of the Rose Knight’s Guild. I can go to train every day without entering the inner hall.

Senior Knight Molly promised that if I become a formal knight before I turn eighteen, she would recommend me to the Kendall family as a guard. If I become an intermediate knight before twenty-five, I can be promoted to squad leader, or she can recommend me to join the army or the city hall.”

“Well done, my child!” Mrs. Jielsun was so excited she couldn’t contain herself. “Senior Knight Molly is an idol to all noble women. She has a lot of influence, and what she promised you can definitely be fulfilled. Child, train hard for the rise of our family. Your mother is waiting for the day you enter the city hall.”

The army and administrative officials were shortcuts to nobility. Even if one didn’t become a noble, an official was still a member of the upper class. This was easier to be recognized than joining the church, and it helped the family more. Entering the church as a knight would not give much say, and even because of many restrictions, the family’s influence would decline instead.

“My dear Anne, I heard that Miss Lilith actively approached little Weir today?” Mrs. Jielsun calmed down and turned to look at her beautiful daughter.

Anne nodded, setting the table as she spoke, “Classmate Lilith brought Weir lunch today. I don’t care what others say, but I can feel that although their relationship is better, it’s not what everyone imagines.”

“No, no, no, my dear daughter, now is different from before. Your brother has already caught the eye of Senior Knight Molly, and his future is promising. To ultimately enter the city hall and become a glorious city hall official, he still needs someone to support him.

Miss Lilith is the eldest granddaughter of the Kendall family patriarch; she has a lot of say. If little Weir can form a pair with her, given little Weir’s friendship with your brother, he will definitely be able to help a lot in the future.”

Mrs. Jielsun said with certainty, “Weir’s future achievements are still an unknown. We cannot put everything on him. The Kendall family is more reliable. So, my dear little Anne, for your brother’s future, and for the rise of our family, you need to maintain a certain respect when facing Miss Lilith.”

Anne’s hand, holding a plate, paused. What did her mother mean by that?

“My dear, who knows what the future will be like? For now, the status gap between Miss Lilith and little Weir is still quite large, and the possibility of them getting together is unknown, or even rather slim.

We commoners indeed need to remain humble when facing Miss Lilith, but regarding Anne and Weir’s feelings, I think we should just let nature take its course.” Mr. Jielsun patted his daughter’s shoulder. Compared to his wife’s almost obsessive desire to integrate into the upper circles, he paid more attention to family affection.

“My dear, you are gambling. The strength of the Kendall family is obvious; they are the most reliable backing. We cannot gamble on little Weir’s future, nor can we gamble on Miss Lilith’s magnanimity. My dear, once you’ve decided, you must show your stance. It’s not shameful to bow to the strong.”

Mrs. Jielsun unceremoniously retorted her husband. Such an opportunity was rare, and she believed she had made the best choice, for herself and for her family.

“Mother, I will do even better and let Senior Knight Molly see my potential and effort, so please allow my sister to pursue her own happiness.” Anger felt a little distressed, feeling as if he could only reach a higher stage by sacrificing his sister’s happiness.

“My dear Anger, I’m very happy you can say that. A family should help and love each other,” Mrs. Jielsun said with a smile. “No one will ask our lovely Anne to give up her happiness. It’s just that you are all still young. Didn’t Weir say he wouldn’t consider this matter too much before graduating from the advanced academy? Then maintaining this not-too-close, not-too-distant relationship is fine. As your father said, there are countless possibilities in the future, aren’t there?”

Mother, you didn’t say that before! A while ago, you were practically eager for my sister and classmate Weir to get engaged as soon as possible. Anger could only accept this explanation and looked at Anne, who shrugged helplessly and said, “Mother’s words make a lot of sense. Actually, this might be the best. At least with Brother’s path, my future will be freer, won’t it?

Classmate Weir is excellent, but being arranged by my family to actively approach him always gives me a sense of anxiety about being too eager for success, and I also feel a bit guilty. Now, if I can let nature take its course, it will be easier to interact with him peacefully.”

“There are mostly sycophants in the school. My sister and Weir have a good relationship, and it might be possible to use this connection to build a good relationship with classmate Lilith.” Anger didn’t want his mother to put too much pressure on his sister, so he quickly changed the subject.

“Classmate Weir once said, ‘One must be strong to strike iron,’ meaning that if one’s own strength is not strong, one cannot achieve great things. My sister’s grades have always been good, and she will definitely be able to enter Drake Advanced Academy in the future. Only then can she stand better by classmate Lilith’s side.

Those clowns who have no ability but only know how to revolve around Miss will have long been thrown to who knows where by then.”

“Oh, Anger, you’ve improved! It seems you’ve really grown up.” Mr. Jielsun was very pleased to see that his eldest son actually had his own thoughts. To strike iron, one must be strong. Wouldn’t it be even better to not rely on others? And to improve one’s strength by using others’ hands would never be a loss.

“Alright, let Anne’s matter take its natural course, as long as she doesn’t offend Miss Lilith. Anger, you still need to work harder. Very few men are favored by Senior Knight Molly. You must not miss this opportunity.” Mrs. Jielsun’s gaze towards her son grew increasingly satisfied. Should she explain more about noble social etiquette to her son? Anger was going to be an official in the future, and he absolutely couldn’t be impolite.