episode_0078

Well, whether or not what the crown prince says is true, it will help me now, so let’s just jump on the bandwagon for now.

But it’s not like I’m really good at acting and can look really scared, so I just keep my mouth shut and stay still.

“You’re scaring me.”

Really annoyed, Lord of Light said, tucking her hair behind her ear with her hand.

For your information, the reason why I was angry was not because the Master of Magic Tower’s words or attitude were rude, but because of his messy hair. At the very least, wouldn’t it be okay if I gathered it back and tied it up?

“I also have no intention of harming the body of a noble lady. You can rest assured about that.”

“It’s not that he doesn’t intend to cause harm, but he can’t. Because Elsie is from Delki City.”

“… … .”

At Amelia’s words, the corners of the Magic Tower’s mouth trembled slightly.

Even in the novels I’ve read, the Magic Tower’s self-esteem was quite high. It was to the point where he was constantly at odds with Brother Harvey, whose magic didn’t work for him.

In fact, it was partly because the hearts of older brother Harvey, who had been with Amelia for a long time and developed a romantic relationship with her, clashed.

Brother Harvey did not become Amelia’s bodyguard, so it does not apply here.

“Also, I am curious about how to find out Elsie’s abilities in such a situation. You are saying that you have to think about how to find out about Elsie’s abilities, right?”

“Oh, if that’s the case, I’ve already thought about it.”

Hearing Amelia’s words, the color returned to his face and the Magic Tower lord spoke.

“Although the magic does not work on the Lady Delkisi herself, I would like to try an experiment on the animals that the Lady Delkisi interacted with—”

“I don’t like that.”

I resolutely cut off those words from the Magic Tower.

“These are children who have been with me for over 10 years. I will refuse to treat those children who trust and follow me poorly.”

“… … .”

The Master of the Magic Tower seemed at a loss for words for a moment.

If the experiment I was going to do on my wolves wasn’t an experiment that would harm them, the Lord of the Magic Tower would have had more to say, but that didn’t seem to be the case.

“I can understand that.”

The crown prince who was listening to the story joined in.

“I also have a wolf that I received as a gift from the Lady of Delkisi. Even putting aside how much the northern wolf itself is worth, it is hard to think that its life could be exchanged for any price.”

The crown prince said while quietly looking at the magic tower owner.

“If you are thinking of saying that you will pay in return, it is not a good idea. Because that bond is not something that can be broken with money. It is also not good to lie.”

“… … .”

The Mage Tower’s gaze turned to me again.

His eyes were shining with greed that he had never experienced even in his previous life.

I never thought I would get that kind of look from a man. Ah, but I never thought about getting that look from a woman either. Because I’ve never been that popular in the first place.

“Good. If you don’t like it, there’s nothing you can do.”

The Mage Tower quickly withdrew his gaze and spoke.

“But still, can’t you take the class together? Even if you don’t want to take it yourself, I don’t mind coming in to escort you.”

In the novel, they tried to drive out Brother Harvey by giving all kinds of reasons. It seems that wizards’ instinct is to do whatever it takes to get what they want.

“I… … .”

I looked towards Amelia.

Actually, I wanted to take the class.

However, it wasn’t because I wanted to learn magic. Because I’m incapable of learning magic.

Rather, I just want to know the offensive magic used by general wizards.

Amelia gave me the role of escort just to get me out of the battlefield, but I am serious about that role.

Even if Amelia gets married later… … If I were an irreplaceable escort at that time, wouldn’t I be able to remain next to Amelia?

I was thinking that I could spend the rest of my life protecting Amelia by my side like a maid who commutes to and from our mansion.

In the first place, I had no intention of getting married.

And in order to do that, my skills had to be excellent not only in the eyes of Amelia but also in the eyes of the people around me. No matter what the opponent is, no matter what swordsmanship or magic they use, I must be able to protect Amelia in order to be worthy of being by her side.

“I… … I want to learn magic.”

When I answered like that, the Magic Tower Lord’s face brightened.

“Good idea! Even if you can’t use magic yourself, there’s no harm in learning the principles of magic. And isn’t it possible? Magic might actually work on your body, which is different from that of ordinary Delkish people— Huh.”

The magic tower owner, who was talking excitedly, realized that Amelia was staring at him with harsh eyes, and quickly stopped talking.

“Anyway, I am honored that so many people took my class.”

The mood, which had become so cold, returned to normal again at the sound of the Magic Tower Lord’s words.

“Elsie.”

And ignoring the words of the Tower Master, Amelia came near me and spoke to me.

“Are you sure it’s okay?”

“… … Is there any reason it’s not okay?”

Even if the Mage Tower lord covets my abilities, there is actually little chance that he will do anything to harm me.

Even if you use magic, it doesn’t work. The people who are thinking of kidnapping me by force are the ones who don’t know what kind of people the people of Delkish are. But it’s also difficult to try to kidnap my wolf. Anyway, that wolf belongs to me.

I don’t know what would happen if Amelia’s family, the Grand Duchess of Grattenmount and the author of Delkisin, went completely astray and couldn’t look after me, but attacking me at this point is truly stupid.

“Still, if you don’t want to listen, I can leave out too.”

“No, that’s not true. There’s nothing wrong with taking the class. Besides, there’s a lot of information you can learn if you’re near the Magic Tower Lord. I don’t like it a little, but the Magic Tower Lord is one of the best wizards in the country.◦ #◦

“It’s a great mindset.”

“… … Haven’t you learned that it’s not very polite to interrupt a conversation between women?”

“How can I hear you since you are next to me? And their relationship is also a bit interesting. Do you always use that tone of voice when you are alone?”

“There is no reason to answer.”

It is truly amazing that a nobleman called the Crown Prince intervenes in a conversation with a princess, and that he shows such courage against such a Crown Prince.

In a way, it can be said that it is a bit like the original. In the original, Amelia was said to act proudly despite her opponent being the Crown Prince or the Crown Prince. Although that confidence was applied in a strange way and she became a villain.

… … In the novel, I lowered my posture to avoid a bad ending.

Isn’t this a little dangerous?

If Amelia goes in a direction similar to the original for whatever reason, she will inevitably face destruction.

And I didn’t want to see that. I’d rather see Amelia marry another man.

“Well, I thought we were friendly friends since we were children.”

“I’m sorry, but I saw the Crown Prince’s face only a few times when I was young. Moreover, back then, he was not the Crown Prince, but a Prince. I think our relationship has changed as his status has changed… … Continuing to approach the Baroness in this way may cause unnecessary scandal.”

“I don’t care about such scandals. Isn’t this a country that will become a foreign country in a few years anyway? Besides, it wouldn’t matter if there was at least one scandal like that. I was ‘too’ far away from such stories until now. His Majesty the King and His Majesty the Queen are not very worried, but it seems that His Majesty the Emperor, who appointed me as crown prince, is worried. If I do not have an heir, won’t the future of the empire be very bleak? ”

Amelia looked fed up at the prince’s words.

“Aren’t the quality of your jokes too bad?”

“I honestly don’t care?”

No, it’s really dangerous.

Even if you are a grand duchess, what are you going to do if you fight with the crown prince? Even if you become a foreigner in the future, those in power are those in power. There is no way that the empire will not have any influence beyond the country right next door, right?

Moreover, the two people’s voices gradually became louder, and people around them began to glance in each direction, as if they had noticed that the two were fighting.

I looked around, thinking it would be a good idea to stop her, and found Adele with an expression almost similar to mine.

Even though Adele was near us earlier, she couldn’t keep up with the conversation, but she seemed to think it would be a good idea to stop the two people from fighting.

“Ah, Adele, do you plan to continue taking this class?”

I spoke a little hastily to Adele.