A Step into the Future.
After that, we lived happily ever after.
Henry, who became a successful merchant, always faced challenges and often got involved in the disputes of high-ranking nobles.
There were voices suggesting that he should distance himself from me due to my biological mother becoming a criminal, but he never let go of the hand he held.
Incidents like an assassination attempt on the Royal family and false accusations were thrown our way, but we managed to use our wit and escape from dire situations.
Even when they tried to frame us for wrongdoing in those dire situations, they ended up digging their own graves and were purged.
Thanks to these achievements, Henry was granted the title of Count and achieved an unprecedented promotion.
Rumors spread about the extraordinary rise of a commoner to a Count, and from there, the school we had planned was established.
"Marie, it's about time."
"Yes, I know."
To eliminate the era of class supremacy, I established a school and became its principal.
It was a school where students could learn not only general education but also specialized skills.
On the other hand, Henry was selected as a teacher for a school that nurtures future bureaucrats and administrative secretaries.
"How are the new students this year?"
"They're quite unique and have distinctive personalities. Unconventional."
"Interesting."
I opened the window of the principal's office and looked around.
"Everything starts from here."
Students who came from distant countries for their studies.
Students who came from rural areas as scholarship recipients.
How would they change in the diverse environments?
(Now, a few words from the principal of our school.)
"Welcome to all new students."
Everything begins here.
I hope you learn and grow a lot while embracing your expectations and anxieties.
Opening a door takes a lot of courage, and it might be scary, but I want you to take that step.
"All of you are standing before the door leading to bright future. Open it with your own hands."
Yes, they were still in front of the door.
Whether it leads to hope or despair, no one knows.
Not us, not even God.
Because they were still standing before the door.
"I hope your lives shine, blooming with many possibilities, like flowers."
You won't know until you open the door.
Just like you won't know what's inside a treasure chest.
Whether it's an empty box or a treasure chest, you won't know until you open it.
"Congratulations on your enrollment, everyone."
Everything starts from here.
May these children who start today be blessed.
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