episode_0096

A commoner woman becomes a baroness overnight.

The reason is absurd. It’s because the third princess was made to wear a dress.

… Irene’s mind was blown.

‘No, uh…? Did I hear that wrong? Baron? Me?’

Irene is shocked and unable to accept the sudden change in circumstances.

His expression was frozen in an ambiguous manner, neither smiling nor crying, and it was definitely not an expression that should be shown in front of the Emperor.

Fortunately, however, she wasn’t the only one who reacted that way.

Because the nearby Ferrado was similar.

‘…Is this how things are done in Abruzzo?’

Even for a simple hat, all sorts of procedures are required.

Even a baron.

Although he is the lowest of the Gonghou Baekja Nam, he is a true nobleman.

But, why are you just giving me the title so easily?

In our kingdom of Pelcia, if we did something like that, all the subjects would lie down and shout, “Your Majesty!! Please listen to me!!”

This is either a strong imperial power or a strong arrogance.

‘Oh, my gosh…’

‘That damn bastard is causing trouble again.’

Naturally, it was the latter.

Because the emperor’s children, the princes and princesses, thought the same.

Do you give up your title so easily?

If the subjects found out, they would grab him by the scruff of the neck, and if the nobles found out, they would denounce him and ask if this was a country.

Furthermore, the increase in the number of nobles means that their interests are diluted.

The nobles, who value their own interests above all else, will all foam at the mouth in opposition…

‘The nobles will definitely rise up…’

-Stop.

‘No, wait. Are you okay?’

Suddenly, the second princess, Elena, had an epiphany.

If you demote a baron for just any reason, everyone will rebel.

But, didn’t you make Estee wear that dress?

To Esti, who has won the favor of most nobles without exception.

It was clear that the nobles would not object.

No, rather, wouldn’t you welcome it?

Irene is the benefactor of the powerful next Archduke Louis.

He is friends with Shepor, who has become a great writer without even knowing it.

Above all, she is the third princess, a noblewoman protected by the imperial family.

He wasn’t just a baron.

A baron of all time. A baron with extraordinary connections from the start.

But who would object? If you dislike them, you will be branded a traitor by the royal family.

Rather, there may be nobles who are willing to stand in line.

So it was okay. It would have been easy to give away a baronial title or something.

“Is it true…? Me, Baron…?”

“Yes. Of course, since she is a woman, she will become a noblewoman without the right of succession.”

“… … !!!”

‘What kind of windfall is this!?’

Thanks to you, Irene became happy.

The reason I came to the academy in the first place was to get a job at the top and achieve a high status.

Baron? Isn’t that a very splendid status?

My dream came true just by putting on a dress, so how could I not be happy?

“Thank you, Your Majesty!!”

‘I don’t know why you’re doing this just for wearing a dress!!’

Of course, no matter what, it is like that.

The reason he was given the title of Baron for wearing a dress was a bit too trivial.

It was the birth of a nobleman who would later be mentioned countless times by historians.

* * *

“I will discuss with my subjects later to decide on the territory to be granted. Anyway, I will have to finish my studies at the academy before I can hire you as a court magician, so then.”

“Okay!!”

“And to Shepor Youngae… .”

Irene, who is happy with a decibel level she has never heard of, and Shepor, who is also eating rice cakes.

… I don’t know why they got the award while I was wearing the dress, but whatever. It worked out well.

I glanced around briefly and then turned my gaze.

“… … Ferrado? Why are you looking at me like that?”

“I was surprised at how different the procedures were from the Kingdom of Pelcia. As expected, it was a refreshing… ”

“Don’t misunderstand. We never do this normally.”

Any misunderstandings are quickly corrected.

Ferrado glanced at Abamama with an expression that said, “Then that’s it.”

… Really, the empire’s disgrace is all done by Abamama alone.

I felt a bit embarrassed and quickly changed the subject.

“Anyway. Sister, brother. Here is Sti. My sister!”

“Oh, hello… .”

-Nod.

The topic is, I’m introducing the Steemit that I didn’t get to talk about earlier.

The eyes of the four family members were fixed on one another.

“She really looks like Estee… Well, she’s not cute though.”

“Ah, do you feel it too, hyung? Even just looking at him, you can tell that he feels less warm from his younger sibling.”

‘Huh, the treatment is worse than I thought.’

The older brothers gave me a few glances.

… That’s unexpected. I thought you’d be really annoying like you were to me. What’s the temperature difference?

I turned my head, wondering if my sisters were like that too.

“Sisters… .”

“Excuse me!! I have something to ask you!!”

“… … ?”

It was Stee who spoke first.

With a face like a ripe tomato.

For a moment, I was worried that I would be treated coldly like my older brothers…

My sisters surprisingly accepted it well.

“Oh my. If you’re Estee’s sister, then you’re our sister too. Feel free to talk!”

“That’s it, over there… .”

-Whisper.

“Ugh, do families really go choo choo…? No, do they?”

“… … Of course. It’s common sense. Right, Elena?”

“Yeah. That’s common sense.”

I don’t know what they’re whispering so passionately about, though.

Well, it doesn’t seem like we’re on bad terms, so that’s a good thing.

As I was watching happily, Stier came running back again.

“Steve. I know you’re excited, but I told you not to leave my sister… .”

“Uh, uh, unnie~ That, that thing… ?”

“… … ? Why?”

“That, that. Over there… .”

What did you and your sisters talk about that made you hesitate so much?

Uncharacteristically, he even put his hand on his lips.

The words that I said with so much difficulty were nothing special.

“Can we talk later tonight?”

“Ugh… When there’s no pink, just the two of us… .”

‘Out of the blue?’

I thought you wanted to become friends with my sisters, but why are you suddenly doing this to me?

Besides, let’s talk about it alone, without Crow.

It was something that made me tilt my head involuntarily.

‘Well, it doesn’t matter. I guess I can just tell Crow to follow me secretly.’

“Okay. Then let’s talk later… Hold my sister’s hand. Hurry up.”

“Huh, huh!? That, over there. Right now, a little bit… .”

“Stop talking. The ranking matches will start soon.”

Let’s hear the details later, and for now, let’s focus on the protocol.

Today, I am not here as a simple cadet, but as the Third Princess.

Tomorrow will be a little different, but today, instead of being Abamama, I have to be an example to others.

I quickly grabbed Stië’s hand and led him.

He even held my hand so I couldn’t run away and do something else.

-Thud.

“Uh, uh… I held hands with my sister… .”

“Usually, we sleep while hugging each other. Come faster than that, quickly.”

“Huh… .”

I was fidgeting the whole time I was watching the ranking matches.

If you put your hand on him and tell him to stay still, he’ll start shaking.

Why are you like this today, kid?

* * *

The steer was a bit weird, but whatever.

The ranking matches went fairly smoothly.

“Talented people who shoulder the future of the empire… .”

‘As expected, there are a lot of eyes on me. Even the kids I see often.’

-Gently, gently.

Aba Mama is giving a speech.

I’ll also wave my hand from behind with some grace.

-Growling.

-Hey, did you see the princess waving her hand just now? She’s cute~.

-This is my first time seeing you in a dress. Doesn’t it really look like a doll?

-Ugh, Estee-sama, the dress… … !!!

-Why, why are you like that? Why are you crying all of a sudden… .

‘Wow, to the point of crying. It’s just me.’

Especially whenever I did that, the commotion was noticeable… Anyway.

After the ceremony was over, the real event began.

The main event of the first day of the ranking battle.

Tournament sparring between 3rd and 4th graders.

‘We prepared well, but the scale is small~ That’s why we’re called ordinary people.’

… but honestly, I was indifferent.

What if the black energy rises and the magic explodes brilliantly?

Who am I?

A man who knows the romance of being excited only when giant robots and fluorescent dinosaurs fight each other.

To me, that’s trivial.

“What the heck? He just deflected magic with his hand!?”

“There are also students who use three swords…?”

“Did you see that squinty-eyed kid over there?! He moves so fast, it’s as if time has stopped for a moment!?”

“Are there only monsters in the empire…?”

‘Men are dying of love.’

Unlike me, the men seemed to be watching with excitement.

I said they are cute little brothers.

As I smiled absentmindedly, the eyes of the family sitting next to me turned to me.

“That’s right. Estee is participating tomorrow, right?”

“Oh, yeah. 1st and 2nd graders tomorrow.”

“My little brother, are you fighting? Are you looking forward to it?”

“Pierre, you too, Oraboni. What are you going to do if Esti gets hurt? I’m already feeling anxious… .”

Tomorrow, the topic of conversation shifted to the battle for my ranking.

The mixed reactions of ‘I want to see them fight’ and ‘I’m worried’ made me think that men and women are really different.

‘This time, I’ll raise my hands, sisters.’

“It’s okay. I’ll abstain soon.”

“Huh?! Why? Little brother, you’re definitely pretty good at magic… .”

“If I go out, who will fight seriously? I’ll just show off and lose a few times.”

If we really fight, I’m confident we’ll get to a middle ground.

Even though I am a specialist in illusion magic with no lethal power, I can be charmed to some extent and make it do some outside tricks.

But before that.

Where would there be a guy with the guts to dare attack the Third Princess?

While I’m doing that, everyone will resist a few times and then give in.

I didn’t like bullying people by using my status.

“I feel bad towards the teacher if I just abstain, so I’ll just show a few flashy illusion magic tricks and then abstain.”

“Haha, as expected from Estee. How kind.”

“As expected, my little sister! Even though it’s been a while since I saw you, you’re still as kind as a saint~.”

My family also laughed heartily, perhaps because they liked what I said.

-Mumble.

“… I don’t think it will be easy.”

“Huh? Sister Elena, what did you say?”

“Nothing.”

Sister Elena was acting somewhat meaningful, but anyway.

As the ranking battle is slowly coming to an end, I have prepared a plan for the final battle…

-Bam.

“Your Majesty the Emperor. And your princes and princesses. It’s been a long time.”

“Ah, Archduke Blazer. It’s been a while.”

“I’m busy with the fortress conquest. And… Louis~!!”

-Thud.

“Ah, ah, father… ?”

-Shivering.

“More, less ripe… … ?”

“… … !!!!!?”

Before he could react, Louis was sexually assaulted by his own father.

… No, how can you hug someone as soon as you meet them, Your Highness?