episode_0056

Let’s go back in time a little, to last night.

The once peaceful Esti party fell into chaos.

Suddenly, the dragon started to roar, and when I ran to it in surprise, Esti and Irene were gone.

A sudden crisis. The disappearance of those who must be protected.

It was natural that Louis, Ferrado, and Shepor’s mentality was deteriorating.

… I prayed that nothing would happen while pouring water at the academy. Compared to the president who cried out in despair after hearing this news, it was just a drop in the bucket, but anyway.

Fortunately, the brief incident was quickly over.

“Search for the 3rd princess… .”

“Hey, over there. Your Highness, stay here.”

“What?”

Just before the full-scale search operation for Esti begins, the Academy professors, Louis, and Ferrado rush towards the cave in a panic.

Irene came running in a hurry, carrying Estee on her back.

It was a bonus to respond to the gazes that were gathering around him, saying, “Who are you, the princess…?”

“The princess said she wanted to pick flowers… but she was scared in the middle of the night so she bowed… .”

“Ah.”

Because the talk of being a witch was too much, Irene, without hesitation, turned Esti into a sloppy princess who couldn’t even go to the bathroom alone at night.

The strength in the hands of those who had been holding the weapons loosened.

I needed to go to the bathroom, but I was scared to go alone, so I took a friend with me. That was exactly the kind of thing Estee would do.

Anyway, everyone let out a collective sigh, “Thank goodness nothing happened.”

‘… No, even in the midst of all this, you did something like that? And outside, to the point where Esti fainted like that?’

Although, Louis had a serious misunderstanding when he saw Irene’s finger soaking in some kind of liquid. Anyway.

Afterwards, the five returned to the Academy under strict escort from the Academy.

And, under the roof of Esti’s mansion.

…Shepor and Irene lay in the same bed.

* * *

“Thank you, Irene. When something like that happens, I get scared and can’t sleep alone… .”

“That could be possible, yes.”

Shepor is the only one of the five who is an ordinary person without any means to protect himself.

She asked to sleep with Irene because she was scared of sleeping alone.

She had been dancing in social circles before entering school, but the fear she felt when she heard the dragon’s cry was…

Because it was enough to make me vomit something.

As a noble young lady, I can’t say what it is even if my mouth is torn.

Anyway, Irene readily agreed.

I’m still very confused because my other self was absorbed by Estee. What’s the point of worrying about this?

I thought, let’s stop worrying for no reason and think about it again after having a good night’s sleep with a girl who’s my type.

That’s how the night brightened for the two women.

“A dragon suddenly appeared… I was so scared, really… !!”

“Don’t be so scared. The professors said they’ve already subdued them all… So, do you want to join hands?”

“Thank you… huh, haa… .”

Shepor, who was really scared, didn’t even think about maintaining his dignity and clung to Irene.

Irene held her trembling hand tightly.

-Fidget.

‘…Wow, the noble lady’s hands are so soft.’

… although, in the meantime, the dark instincts of the only true homosexual among the five were slowly creeping out.

Shepor never dreamed that he was sticking his neck into Dragon Lair right now.

She just calmed her heart, which was pounding with fear.

Holding Irene’s hand, which was slightly larger than her own.

It didn’t take long to calm down.

“Oh, thank you… .”

‘Miss Irene, even though you are a commoner, you are a really good person. The way you take care of Estee too… .’

“What?”

‘I was thinking of hugging you if you kept shaking, but it’s a shame.’

After continuing to show symptoms of hyperventilation, the sound of breathing finally became normal.

Shepor, who had been thinking for a moment, soon opened his mouth.

For the sake of saying things that only Irene can say.

“Excuse me, Irene. Since we’re here, can I ask you one thing?”

“Please speak comfortably.”

“Yes, then… .”

And then, after taking a few deep breaths.

She blushed slightly.

“———What do you think about same-sex love…?”

“… … Yes?”

The topic of homosexuality came up in a hesitant voice.

Irene paused for a moment.

… What the heck, are you flirting with me?

‘Suddenly? No, she has beautiful skin and is pretty, so I’m grateful.’

‘I can only ask this kind of thing to Irene.’

Of course, contrary to Irene’s misconception, Shepor did not mean it that way.

What came back to her mind as her fear subsided was the image of Louis and Ferrado standing shoulder to shoulder in front of the campfire.

Along with words like confession and first experience…

Didn’t Louis even take off his clothes in front of Ferrado?

Although she couldn’t see the end because the dragon was roaring so obliviously, she was almost half-convinced.

Ferrado accepted Louis’ confession. From today on, the two of them are lovers who do such and such things.

… Louis was only cooperating with Ferrado’s experimental data collection, but her thoughts were an absurd misunderstanding. Anyway.

‘I’m just an idiot who doesn’t know, but is that normal…?’

It was only natural and common sense to desperately put the brakes on her misunderstanding.

No, it’s common sense as to how men date and do things like that.

But the only person I could ask about this was Irene.

The person in question, Ruina Ferrado?

There was no way I could ask.

If it is true that the two are dating, this is a huge scandal involving the Kingdom of Pelcia and the Archduke of Blazer.

But, how could she, who is only the second daughter of a writer, show off her knowledge?

It was clear that both of them would feel that it was an unequal threat.

She could have even angered the Viscount Vernon for knowing something she shouldn’t have known.

Asking Estee was also unreasonable.

What would that small, cute, and shabby Estee know?

In addition, she is the biggest victim of this incident.

The man she had a crush on for 10 years was actually gay, but Shepor wasn’t so cruel as to stab him in the face with a knife.

Because of Irene.

Unlike me, who used to memorize everything during midterms and fantasize about Estee, she could solve any subject with ease.

She was the perfect person to ask such a question, as she was so smart and had no prejudices as a commoner.

With that in mind, Shepor swallowed hard and locked eyes with Irene.

“Is that normal…?”

“… … ?”

‘Could it be that the noble lady has fallen in love with me?’

… As Irene’s personality is what it is, it ended up being the worst choice.

Irene smiled with narrowed eyes.

“… What else did I say? Of course.”

“Really?!”

“Yes. I don’t know about Youngae, but everyone has thought about it at least once. It’s not strange at all.”

Gaslighting that flows like water.

Shepor was astonished.

“No, but still. Love is between a man and a woman… .”

“As long as you love each other, gender doesn’t matter at all.”

“Is that so…?”

“Of course. It would be even better. Because you can satisfy the parts that the opposite sex cannot.”

Irene’s tongue licked her lips curiously.

I thought you had a good day today.

‘This, this is something that the opposite sex cannot know…?’

-Louis, do you like it here?

-Yeah. As expected, men are the best. Women don’t know this.

‘Three, three, oh my gosh… … ?!!!!’

… If you see Shepor’s horrible imagination, even Irene would think, ‘No, this is a bit much even for our industry.’

You may know the depth of ten feet of water, but you cannot know the heart of a one-foot person.

With that fatal mistake behind him, Shepor jumped to his feet.

“Oh, thank you!! Now I’ll go back to my room!!”

“… Yes?”

“Good night, Irene!!!”

-Quickly.

The shocked Shepor’s choice is to escape reality.

The blonde with curled hair quickly left the room.

After that, Irene whetted her appetite.

‘Running away after making her hot up… Well, I knew she wasn’t that type of person, so I didn’t have high expectations.’

-Reader, you… ♡

‘… I was already in a tangled state because of that expression, haa.’

… … It was a bonus that the sight of him kissing Esti with a look of love he had seen a few hours ago came to mind again.

* * *

The day dawned, the morning when the shock struck.

Shepor woke up with his eyes wide open.

‘Now even in my dreams… No, that won’t happen. Prince Louis is hugging Lady Ferrado with that kind of expression on his face… .’

Shepor finally fell asleep after struggling all night, but couldn’t sleep because two men appeared in his dreams.

She was still in denial.

Clearly, the two of them confessed something vague at night.

It is also true that Louis tried to take off his clothes in front of Ferrado after hearing that it was his first time.

Irene, who was several times smarter than me, also told me that homosexuality was possible.

But still… I don’t think so. I trust Prince Louis.

If that’s true, isn’t Estee so pitiful?

The man who had been pushing me like that for 10 years actually had such tastes.

There is no tragedy like this tragedy.

With that thought in mind, Shepor slapped his cheek and pulled himself together.

‘Yes, Shepor. It must be a mistake. How could men do that to each other… .’

-match!

‘…I guess it’s because I couldn’t sleep, I’m still dizzy. Should I wash my face and go?’

My head is still dizzy even after hitting it hard enough to make a loud noise.

Her footsteps headed towards the bathroom.

I think the cold water might help me come to my senses.

and…

-Stop.

“… … Mr. Ferrado? Prince Louis?”

‘Why are you two together…?’

Louis was just coming out of the bathroom, and Ferrado was waiting in front of him with his arms linked.

Shepor, who had come face to face with the two, walked almost as if he was running.

Ferrado’s eyebrows twitched.

“… Oh, Lady Irene. Good morning.”

“Good morning… .”

– Hug. Flash.

Ferrado suddenly lifted Louis, who was dressed in a cloak.

In a position known as the ‘princess hug’.

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“… … Heh♡”

“Oh, my!?”

‘What are you two doing right now…?’

Louis, surprised by the sudden skinship, lets out a cute moan like a little girl.

Likewise, Shepor was surprised and astonished.

In the meantime…

Something fell into Louis’ arms.

Something all too familiar to Shepor.

-Palac.

“… … !!!?”

‘That’s… the linen cloth I use that day? And what’s more, it has blood on it!!!?’