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Episode 17

“…It’s been a while.”

“Huh? Ah, heh! I guess I’ve gotten used to being the head of the family.”

“Mervis does not bow to anyone except the imperial family.”

“That’s right. That’s Mervis. Ah, of course!”

Contrary to the tone of approval, it is blatantly sarcastic.

For Ewain, there are few people he would hate to deal with than this.

Marquis Malan’s fog.

That was the pig’s name.

“How. Did the former matriarch go away comfortably?”

“I don’t think you should ask.”

“I’m sorry. Still, weren’t we pretty close?”

Yuwain could barely hold back the disgust rising inside him.

Are you close?

That guy and yourself?

The enemy would rather not be that kind of enemy.

His father, who taught him righteousness, received recognition from the world.

And the Malan family was no different from a tick that interfered with Mervis at every turn due to their twisted inferiority complex.

Even though he made a merit, he tried to somehow lower his status,

On the day when he was recognized by the emperor, he spread malicious rumors in social circles.

And Fogg, who inherited the position of the Malan family’s trash ancestors, was an even greater trash.

What is the nickname ‘slave grave’?

There were widespread rumors that his genitals were no longer functioning properly due to his once promiscuous lifestyle.

Instead, the distorted taste that took hold has already become a public fact through rumors that the slaves sold to him have disappeared before he knew it.

The reason why the Malan family dares to challenge Mervis even though he is only a marquis.

This was because the emperor of the time was strangely protective of the Malan family.

That may not be the case, but if the emperor wanted to keep Mervis in check, he would have brought in another duke.

However, the emperor especially protects the Malan family to a strange degree.

Thanks to this, a scumbag who didn’t even know the topic was able to bark in front of Mervis.

At the same time, Mervis is a family with strong loyalty to the imperial family.

I didn’t have any intention of pretending, so I just passed it on until now.

“Hmm..”

However, those eyes that glanced at Rinne made me want to tear them away right away.

“Well, His Royal Highness will be arriving soon. See you later.”

Ewain swallowed the thought in his mind that he would break the back of his head while walking and lie down for a while, and thought as he looked at Pogue who was walking languidly.

‘Whoa….’

The expression he showed at the end hinted that he would get caught up in trouble again.

“His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is entering!”

A little while after meeting Pog.

A person who appeared to be an imperial servant announced the prince’s appearance at the entrance.

Ttuktuk-tap-

The eyes of everyone in the banquet hall gathered in one place,

In that place, a handsome man with an elegance like the sun was walking.

The ladies who did not yet have mates looked blankly at the strong figure with their cheeks brightening.

At this time, the eyes of those who wanted to make connections with the imperial family were shining.

However, Yuwain just stood still and watched.

Eventually, the crown prince who approached the center of the banquet hall opened his mouth.

“…Ah.”

Even though it was just a single word, I could feel the severity that gripped the crowd.

This part explains why the successor structure was organized at an early age.

At the same time, Yuwain was confident.

He said he must be of the same kind as himself.

It’s just that their nature is different.

If it is a deep night where Yuwayne endlessly embraces everyone,

It was a brilliant day that left everyone in awe of the crown prince.

“Thank you for coming. Please enjoy it.”

The greeting was simple.

Especially considering the status of those gathered here.

But the crown prince-.

It was a very fitting greeting from Greins Spertis.

So much so that no one dares complain.

***

The atmosphere of the banquet was good.

Luxurious food and gorgeous music.

Noble people and even nobler hosts.

Yuwain also liked this banquet.

Because it was cute to see Rinne eagerly eating the dessert in front of her.

It was hard to understand how so much of this sweet stuff went into it, but

It didn’t matter because Rinne’s expression was full of happiness.

Just feed him a little more and meet the prince, and that’s it…

“Oh! Ewayne!”

…It can’t be.

That bastard was sitting there calling the head of the Mervis family by name.

I had no choice but to turn and look at Pogue.

“I was waiting since I went earlier. Why don’t you come visit me?”

“…Why should I go there?”

“Heh heh.”

Pogue laughs as if he is dumbfounded.

Just as I was about to ask why I was so shocked, Pogue said loudly.

And I shouted very awkwardly.

“Ahh! This pattern! slave! Aren’t you a slave? You brought a slave to the banquet hosted by the crown prince!”

Pogue said that, pointing exactly behind me.

Puzzle-

Strength naturally entered my grip.

“Slave?”

“Slave?”

At the same time, a murmur is heard from all around.

The beginning was very artificial, but

The effect was clear.

Disdainful looks coming from everywhere.

These were things that were too intense for the weak Linnaeus to bear.

“Hehe! Hehehe! Are you out of your mind! No matter how you bring a slave! I didn’t bring you either!”

In the meantime, Pogue confidently confirms the truth of the rumor, perhaps foolishly.

“What do you think! Everyone!”

A question was posed to the gathered crowd, but the answer seemed clear.

“Matriarch of Mervis.”

A middle-aged person responded positively to Fogg’s passionate acting.

He shakes Ewain’s hand in front of the crowd.

“It’s been a while. Lord Ryde.”

Yuwayne couldn’t ignore that hand.

If Fogg or something like that had done that, he could have cut off the hair, but

Unfortunately, the man in front of me is from the same duke family.

“You grew up well. Your father will be happy.”

Because it was Ryde Palias, the head of the Palias family.

At the same time, he was almost like an uncle to Yuwain.

“Thank you. Lord Ryde.”

“Hmm. But Prince Ewain… the head of the family.”

After clearing his throat to brighten the mood, Ride cautiously opened his mouth.

“I’m not doubting you, but could you please take a look at the woman behind you?”

“…sigh…”

No matter how much Mervis does, it is impossible for him to refuse Palias’ request in this situation.

Yuwain sighed so softly that Ryde couldn’t hear him and left.

chin-

No, I tried to get out of the way.

Yuwain’s eyes looked back as he felt something holding his back.

“Haa…haa…”

Before I knew it, I saw Rinne hiding on my back, trembling pitifully.

“Linnaeus…”

“…”

Is it because I was told not to speak?

Linne just silently raised his head and looked at Yu Wain.

However, the corners of his eyes were filled with moist tears,

It’s as if he’s asking for his life.

He looked like he was trembling with considerable fear.

Yuwain was worried for a moment.

I was so confident in bringing Rinne here.

There were no variables in the plan actually conceived.

I brought you here with this situation in mind.

There is only one thing.

This was Linnaeus’ extreme fear.

Thousands of thoughts cross my mind.

Two conclusions were immediately drawn.

Either force Rinne to be seen by them, or hide Rinne from them.

The answer was simple.

“Linnaeus.”

Yuwain looked back at Linnaeus, who was clinging pitifully to his back.

I lowered my gaze and hugged him.

Sigh-

While stroking Rinne’s hair, he spoke in the softest, softest voice in the world.

“Do you believe in me?”

“…Yes.”

Although the voice was crawling with bugs, Rinne firmly confirmed the meaning as if it were clear.

Funny enough, Ewain was able to gain a little bit of the ‘trust’ he was looking for from that appearance.

I feel like everyone in the world is hostile to me.

Because I chose myself as the only place to lean on from that cliff.

Ewein decided to be Linnaeus’ breakwater.

“Sorry. You seem to be very scared.”

“…Hmm. Did I hear correctly?”

“Yes. I can’t show you this child.”

“Huh…”

Laughter erupted from somewhere else.

Pogue wants to rip out his tongue.

“It’s a deception! The head of the Mervis family deceived the crown prince…!”

“Quiet.”

An order that came out of nowhere.

Pogue, who had no idea it was directed at him, tried to fight back.

And the atmosphere changes completely.

“Uh… Uh…”

“…Magic?”

No, it’s not magic.

It’s not a battlefield where you risk your life.

How would you use magic?

This is just momentum. Or majesty.

It was a natural order created by the great responsibility of Mervis.

And Ewain, standing at the center of it all, slowly.

I take a step forward and hide Rinne from them.

“I know that you have to listen to what people say… until the end.”

No one could criticize Ewain.

Clearly, the cause was theirs, and the flow was also theirs.

But even the ride.

I couldn’t even dare to push Yuwayne who looked like that.

“…There is a reason the slaves were brought here?”

Ride, who was so embarrassed that he even forgot his honor, let out a sigh.

Ewain responded, feeling grateful to Ride.

“Slave. you’re right. This child is my direct slave.”

Not an appropriate answer for the head of the Mervis family.

“But they are not ordinary slaves.”

At the same time, Yu Wain used magic on Rinne with joined hands, invisible to the public.

In the first place, if Rinne was shaking with fear like this, she couldn’t show her specialness.

Naturally, the method of announcing that one was a special slave became impossible.

So Ewain came up with another method.

The name of the method is Heart’s Promise.

The image of a strong beating heart is reflected above Yuwain and Rinne.

“…Oh my God!”

Someone who recognized the figure shouted in astonishment.

“Why is that happening?”

Naturally, those who were unfamiliar with magic grabbed the people around them who were astonished and asked questions.

Answers came from all over the place.

“Slave… You made a heart promise with a slave?”

“What is that?”

“It’s literally a promise! Risking each other’s lives!”

A wizard can make a heart promise by sharing blood with those he has made a lifelong promise to.

If you do that, you can achieve tremendous magical growth as well as mana.

There is only one reason not to use it.

As it is a promise of ‘heart’, each party can burst the other’s heart and absorb the power whenever they want.

It wasn’t even banned because no one used it in the first place.

It is now ranked as the overwhelming number one magic that wizards would most hate to use in their lives.

appeared in front of them.