I think that Lucius is the Prince Fernan (?) from the rumors. That prince already got her Mother's approval, so it's unlikely that the rumors are true. A mother like that wouldn't give her child away to a trashy man. She also probably told the prince that she sent Alicia to the Academy (I think...
How could Hoshino-sensei hurt me like this? T-T I love all of them so much (Except the Apocryphos. It can rot for all I care, maybe Chaozi, idk but I hate him). I love the relationship between Mana and Allen (both the dog and A.W.). I'm a bit bothered by how the last few chapters are titled...