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John Doe, alias Ludger Cherish, hadn’t expected to survive the frozen wastes after falling off the train to Rederbelke.
Although he combatted the impact of his fall, he had no food or water. It’s only by a stroke of luck that he was found and saved by a passing traveler.
It’s only when he makes it to a suitably sized town that he hears the rumors.
“Have you heard about the newest professor at Coeren Academy? Cherish or something?”
He pauses to listen.
That should be him, shouldn’t it?
“I did! I was told he’s quite unusual for a fallen noble. The nobles are kicking up a fuss over everything he does!”
He’d lost his luggage, and he hasn’t been using the name since he fell.
Someone is impersonating him.
But who in the world-
The men he’d been listening to startle and splutter when he grabs one by the shoulders.
“ Is that true? ”
“Yes???”
It has to be.
Machiavelli has become Ludger Cherish.
He must see it for himself.