Chapter 17: Rescuing Nali
Ylsean hurriedly entered the school and, hearing raised voices, headed in their direction, arriving just as a very important matter was being discussed.
— Did you see where Nali's shamelessness has gotten us? — said one of the masters, while another added: — She is not worthy of this school, she must be expelled! While the others agreed in unison: — Yes, she must be expelled. She is bringing us shame, especially now that a baron has taken an interest in us.
— Sorry to spoil everyone's joy, but I need to get through — said the baron's daughter, striking a pose to make them move aside, while the imposing figure of Clávius, the knight, commanded respect and automatically made all the curious onlookers step back.
— Please, it is imperative that I speak with Teacher Nali as soon as possible.
And with arrogance, one of the masters replied: — Teacher Nali is indisposed at the moment, but if you wish, we can arrange another time for the meeting between you.
— Indisposed how? — asked Ylsean, staring at him.
Afraid to respond to the baron's daughter and displease her, the master pointed to one of the female teachers, who approached Ylsean and, asking for permission, whispered in her ear: — She is in the bathroom, but she is in trouble.
Whispering for a few more seconds, she explained that there had been a mess that no one could explain exactly what had happened. — Fetch Teacher Nali and bring her here. I will demand the whole truth from her — muttered Ylsean.
The teacher again asked for permission and gave a new explanation: — I am sorry, Miss Ylsean, but Teacher Nali is all covered in s***.
Showing sudden bad humor, Ylsean shouted: — And what are you waiting for to help this teacher? Get her clean clothes, or better yet, new and beautiful clothes, and as quickly as possible.
The other masters still wanted to intervene: — Miss Ylsean, we really feel for Teacher Nali, but we do not have a clothing department here at the school and we also do not have spare money to do this sort of thing.
Before anyone else could complain, the baron's daughter simply gave a significant look to Clávius, who immediately took out a gold coin and handed it to the other teachers, saying: — Take this money and do exactly as Miss Ylsean recommended. Get new and beautiful clothes for Teacher Nali as quickly as possible. Don't forget to bring soaps and perfumes, and the more expensive, the better. Bring soaps and perfumes, some towels, and some accessories too.
As quickly as Clávius gave the order, the teachers left, while Ylsean was astonished by Clávius's excessive care and extensive list. — Now, can you point out where she is, please?
The remaining masters and teachers who stayed pointed to the left. Dimmy, still disguised, looked and recognized the corridor from where he had fled and where all the confusion had begun. — Stay here, Captain, while Miau Lee and I go to Teacher Nali because we need to talk in secret.
Then the two siblings walked towards the bathroom where Teacher Nali was. Arriving, they knocked on the door, but did not get an immediate response. — Teacher, it is me, Dimmy, the baron's son. I am here with my sister Ylsean. Please, she is already aware of what happened to you and she will help you.
Upon hearing the voice of the real baron's son, she was baffled. A few minutes ago, when she was with him, the boy did not say a single word in her defense. But hurriedly and embarrassed, she entered the bathroom, hearing the masters dragging the young baron who knows where.
— I do not want anyone here with me, please. I am in the bathroom. Leave me alone, baron's daughter — replied the teacher.
But Ylsean was not someone who would give up so easily: — I know exactly what happened and I also know that you are not at fault.
— Oh really? Then tell that to the group outside. Tell that to the teachers and the masters, who I know are all united to kick me out of the school, just because the baron, your father, decided to benefit this school by choosing me as an orderly servant.
In the military context, an "orderly" is someone responsible for carrying out administrative or support tasks directly for a superior officer, such as delivering messages, organizing documents, or even performing small logistical tasks. If Dad really did that, it means he trusts this Teacher Nali a lot. But why? Ylsean thought quickly.
— Now everyone wants to take my place, because they all want to be in the baron's good graces — continued Teacher Nali, venting.
— Teacher Nali, as I already told you and I repeat, do not worry, everything is under control. We will get you out of this situation in which you were put against your will. Please, just believe me.
Teacher Nali breathed a sigh of relief. At least, if she were expelled from the school with the support of the baron or even his daughter, she would already be at an advantage.
It did not take long for the teachers designated for the shopping to bring bag after bag of everything that was requested, with various models of clothes, each more beautiful than the last. — Teacher Nali, a bath is being prepared for you with aromatic herbs and everything you are entitled to.
— What are you saying, girl? Here at the school, we do not have such things — doubted Nali, increasingly suspicious of so much kindness.
— Do not worry about that. My knight has already arranged everything for you.
That was really unbelievable for Nali. More than two years had passed and no one had ever done anything good for her. Even her salary came incomplete and she never dared to question it for fear of being dismissed from that school, her only job option.
Covered by a large bath towel, the teacher left the bathroom and was escorted by the women. And, being notified by Ylsean, the baron's son, who was still disguised as Nali and who was being mistaken for the sister Miau Lee, followed with closed eyes the procession that was taking Teacher Nali to one of the special learning rooms where a hot and fragrant bath had been prepared.
Teacher Nali looked and could not believe such a benefit. She had no idea where they had found such a large tub or how they had managed to arrange that bath, which, despite being done in haste, was simply wonderful. For a moment, she felt very important; after all, the baron's own daughter was accompanying the entire process.
And the biggest surprise was yet to come because after finishing the bath, the baron's daughter herself presented her with bags of clothes, perfumes, bracelets, tiaras, things that had long lost their meaning for her.
Unable to believe that all of this was happening to her, with tears in her eyes, she asked the baron's daughter: — Miss Ylsean, are you sure that all of this is really for me? Isn't there some mistake?
And the baron's daughter replied only with a smile.
Meanwhile, the real Joe, who was disguised as Dimmy, the baron's son, was confined in a room, with no one around to bother him with anything. The masters and the other teachers were afraid of reprisals; after all, touching even a finger on the baron's son was tempting fate.
— Captain Clávius, I need you to find my brother immediately and bring him to my company.
The knight did not even need to leave the spot because as soon as the baron's daughter gave this order, masters and teachers went to fetch the apparent baron's son, who came as if he were being escorted. Frightened by the number of people accompanying him, little Joe made a motion that he might start crying at any moment. But, noticing the boy's intention, the baron's daughter gestured for him to stay calm. After all, he was still a child.
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