episode_0087

While I was deep in thought, Victor sent me a letter first.

I don’t know how beating up the craftsman could be considered ‘anyway’.

It’s already passed.

Even if I asked the question, I didn’t think I would get a satisfactory answer.

I just hope that the Pirandello and Bucklin families don’t get along.

It was common for nobles to hold parties, social gatherings, etc. to announce their marriages.

But there are different types of that.

Is this a small social gathering where only close nobles are invited?

Or is it a grand social gathering that even invites members of the royal family, etc.

As it was an important event, they were picky about who they invited.

Victor chose a social gathering where he invited people in the same profession.

It was a safe choice.

There must be a lot of wizards that Victor knows.

If you become friends with wizards you haven’t seen in a long time, Bucklin’s status will also rise.

So, are the alchemists coming from Dien?

I didn’t ask.

Anyway, it’s a well-known fact that Dien doesn’t have any friends.

There is no need to point out that fact and make it hurt.

Perhaps the knights won’t come because Pirandello has some dignity to spare.

… I imagined it for a moment, but I don’t think it would be a beautiful scene.

It’s not that the relationship between knights and wizards is bad.

Victor went to Pirandello and defeated Gaju and took Dien.

… They’ll figure it out. They’re not kids.

I put aside my petty worries and moved my pen.

Victor, who realized Luke’s connections too late, changed his words.

“Princess. I heard that a wizard’s society will be held in Berkeley soon.”

Anyway, this was an opportunity.

In fact, even if Elin were to face Clavel in her current state, it doesn’t seem like she would lose.

The reason I keep training is to win without losing a single life.

In the end, it was so that Elin wouldn’t get hurt.

But it is too dangerous to fight for the next position like this.

I did make a little bit of a name for myself at the wizard aspirants exchange.

It’s literally a little bit.

“Really?”

“I see,” said Elin, turning her head.

I’m trying to get some rest and prepare to cast my spell again.

As expected, he seems to have no interest in social gatherings.

If things continue as they are, even if he disappears from the continent overnight, his recognition will be so minimal that people will ask, “Was there such a person?”

“Your Highness, please come with us too.”

“… Me too?”

So, we need to let Elin know.

Obviously, they won’t acknowledge Elin as the rightful next head of the family.

If a great family like Bertain were to make up their mind, there’s no way they wouldn’t bury Elin and Luke.

If you suffer a misfortune, you need to have a certain reputation for others to notice.

In that respect, the social gathering in Berkeley was timely.

Of course, Victor wants to tell Diane about his marriage… .

“Show off your abilities to your heart’s content.”

“… Me?”

This time, Elin had to be the main character.

Victor, the next head of Bucklin, will be understanding and generous.

maybe.

* * * * *

Time passed quickly.

That’s exactly what it felt like.

Ellen’s routine was simple.

Wake up early in the morning.

Eat breakfast and train.

Have lunch and train.

After dinner, I train.

Go to bed early.

It was a simple yet tough task.

But Ellen wasn’t dissatisfied at all.

It’s also a contrast to the past when we learned by doing.

Because now I can be with Luke all day.

Even curses are removed and spatial magic becomes much easier to handle.

Today too, my eyes opened naturally.

“You’re awake, Your Majesty.”

I first came in and made eye contact with Anne, who was tidying up the room.

“Do you know what day it is today?”

Ellen nodded slightly.

Today is the day Victor opens the wizarding society in Berkeley.

This time, it is said that not only promising magicians, but also many skilled magicians will participate.

“Okay, cheers.”

Anne skillfully prepared Ellen’s dress.

Change into your pajamas.

After taking a fluffy bath.

She wore a light blue dress that she bought in the capital.

Swish swish.

Ellen remained quiet while her hair was being combed.

If it weren’t for the fluttering hair, I would have mistaken it for a doll.

“Would you like to look in the mirror?”

Anne, who had finished her make-up to her satisfaction, smiled happily.

Elin slowly raised her eyelids.

“… !”

The hair on his head stood on end.

It was because the image reflected in the mirror was so beautiful.

It’s not like Ellen was a narcissist or anything.

“… Don’t you think I’m a little tall?”

“Huh? Hmm, is that so?”

After the curse is lifted.

It’s as if he’s confessing that he was sad about being small until now.

Elin has grown noticeably.

Of course, I grew a little taller.

Her purple hair has now grown to just past her shoulders.

The body shape of a child was clearly showing signs of a woman.

She looks like she has grown beyond a child and into a girl.

“And.”

Ellen blinked and looked at Anne.

“Don’t you think I look a little prettier?”

Anne also knows that Ellen is not acting this way because she is narcissistic.

“Of course.”

A smile appeared on Anne’s lips.

Anne was a skinny child until she was hired by Berthain.

But what about now?

She has grown so beautifully that she deserves to be called a princess.

Anne must have had a share in that too.

“Luke would really like that too, right?”

Anne, feeling better, said something that would please Ellen.

Swish swish swish.

As expected, the stupid hair starts shaking violently.

It reminded me of an excited puppy wagging its tail.

-Your Majesty, are you ready?

Just then Luke’s voice was heard outside the door.

I feel like I want to show you my current appearance as soon as possible.

Dododo dododo.

Ellen leapt out and opened the door.

I was going to say hello.

“… … ”

I lost my mind.

It was none other than Luke.

“You’re dressed up nicely.”

Luke bends his knees to get down to eye level.

It’s clearly a suit he wears everyday.

I just turned my head.

The atmosphere has completely changed.

If it usually had a decadent feel to it.

Now that I have my bangs down, my sexiness is emphasized even more.

Of course, the dark circles under my eyes were still there, so dark that it was worrisome.

No, I think it got a little worse.

Rather than being tired, he looks a little sick… … .

“Your Majesty?”

“… … Huh?”

“Why are you just standing there blankly?”

But those worries also melted away mercilessly.

It was because Luke brought his face close.

Thump, thump.

The enhanced heart sounds loudly.

Elin had to use her magic to keep the sound from escaping.

My proficiency in spatial magic was increasing unintentionally.

“Did you give me some strength today?”

Anne said what Ellen wanted to say.

“It’s a social gathering held by our family. Shouldn’t we show some sincerity?”

“If the princess is the main character, doesn’t she look like the main character?”

“Thank you.”

Luke bowed his head, hearing it as a simple compliment.

“If you are ready, go, Your Majesty.”

Luke naturally extends his hand.

It’s a hand that I hold and carry around on a daily basis.

Today feels a little different.

The different outfits worn may also play a part.

The place you go has a bigger impact.

A social gathering is a place where secret conversations take place among nobles.

Among them, of course, there are stories of love that are not permitted within the family.

Of course, the source was Dr. Bena (0 dating experience).

So, Elin’s delusional circuits couldn’t help but burn brightly.

Do you hold hands at church?

It would be fair to say that this already claimed ownership.

In other words, the story is that Luke goes around bragging to people that he’s Elin’s.

Then, if you escape at the right time and move to a place where you can be alone… .

Ellen held Luke’s hand, trying hard to hide her trembling.

Fighting-

And then the excitement subsided.

After the mana has increased significantly.

Elin is a person whose senses have become more sensitive.

To the point where you can tell someone’s mana state just by holding their hand.

Naturally, the person Ellen knew best was Luke.

But Luke’s condition right now is…

“Teacher.”

“… … ”

“Teacher?”

“Yes? Did you call?”

Luke, who had been looking somewhere in the sky, turns his head.

Ellin’s eyebrows furrowed at the one beat late reaction.

“Are you okay?”

“What do you mean?”

“Mana… … .”

Shaking anxiously.

It was the moment I was about to say that.

“… … ”

Luke’s mana, which had been shaking as if it was going to tear apart just a moment ago, suddenly stabilized.

Was it a mistake?

But the mana I was feeling was definitely strange… .

“Sorry, I was a little tired and out of it. I’m going to move to the portal today.”

Luke slightly lowered his head, understanding that she meant, “Why are you holding my hand and staying still?”

“… Are you very tired?”

“It’s nothing. Drink some coffee and you’ll feel better.”

Luke, waving his hand, looked the same as usual.

But the feeling of anxiety that had bloomed for some reason did not go away.

“… … Coffee, can’t I quit?”

“Why are you suddenly punishing me?”

“Until the punishment…?”

Ellen flinched.

I never expected Luke to be so serious.

“I’m just worried. I think you should get some sleep.”

“I appreciate your concern, but it looks like we’ll have to go on like this for the time being.”

“Because of the next house?”

“I guess… that’s right.”

Elin bit her lip without realizing it.

I already owe Luke so much.

I didn’t want to cause you any more trouble with this.

Now, Ellen will protect Luke.

Because I will be by your side for the rest of your life and repay you.

If you disappear before I repay you, I won’t let you off easy.

“Don’t push yourself too hard, sir. This is an order.”

Ellen is definitely the next head of the household, or more.

He vowed to himself that he would become the head of the household and make Luke a Bertha man.