episode_0102

Shepor. Angry.

‘Seriously, why do you keep denying it!? It’s so unmanly, really!!’

I told you to break up with Louis right there in that secret room.

Beyond refusing, isn’t it denying it altogether?

Louis and himself don’t have that kind of relationship.

No matter how much evidence I presented, he denied it, so I couldn’t help but feel angry.

Even the clueless Estee can tell at first sight.

“Hey, those two were fighting each other…?”

“No, that’s not possible. I’m just a little disappointed in you, Ferrado.”

‘… I don’t know why, but this kid is really upset!! I have to let him go quickly!!’

“Yeah, yeah. Ferrado was definitely wrong! Now, you can pet me until you feel better! You can even touch my cheek!”

A special remedy for anger.

Estee Special. Are you angry? Do you want to touch my cheek?

Shepor was happy to ‘Vernon’.

“… … .”

-Tssdam tssdam. Molkang molkang.

“… Huh, gasp. Huh.”

‘Ah, how can I leave such a small, cute, and soft Esti-nim behind!!’

‘Look how weak you are at the sound of the beast, how long did you fight to be like that…?’

The more he stroked it, the sadder it became, so Shepor’s anger didn’t seem to subside. Anyway.

While the two of them were clinging to each other and caressing each other.

Louis also clung to Ferrado.

-Whisper.

“What happened?”

“That’s right, over there. Actually, Lady Shepor… .”

What’s going on?

He told me that we were dating. He said that we were even kissing each other.

Louis’s sense of humor disappeared.

“You can just say it was a misunderstanding. Why didn’t you say it was not true?”

“There were so many misunderstandings that I couldn’t control it. I couldn’t even tell you about Louis’ condition… .”

“I’m fine.”

‘Just say it. Why did you buy it and suffer?’

The secret of becoming a woman?

I already know three.

Also, Shepor is a good kid.

I don’t think anyone would carelessly tell anyone about it.

And, the most important thing is…

“If it’s for you, Ferrado.”

‘You went through all that trouble for me, so I deserve this much.’

For my best friend, Ferrado. Is that secret important?

Louis laughed heartily.

Ferrado groaned.

-Thump thump.

‘How can that be a man? I almost fell in love with him for a moment… .’

Ferrado suffered a lot because of Louis, who was very female in many ways.

* * *

So, Louis stepped forward.

To break Shepor’s illusion.

-You stay still. I’ll talk to him alone and figure it out.

‘I said this, but I can’t seem to find any opening… .’

… things didn’t always go as planned.

No matter what, his current condition is a top secret.

I want to talk quietly in a place where there are only the two of us,

“Shepor. Talk to me over there for a minute… .”

“… Tsk.”

“Louis, he’s not feeling well right now, so later!”

“Uh, yeah.”

‘I don’t have any more free time because of him.’

Isn’t it true that Shepor carries Esti around?

Support your buttocks with your hands, as if you were carrying a baby.

There was absolutely no atmosphere to call Sheporman alone.

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Estee knows she’s a woman anyway, so why don’t you reveal it proudly?

There’s no way that’s possible.

That’s not something you should say in broad daylight in an academy with lots of listening ears.

Even if I think about his personality, I think he’ll be teased for the rest of his life?

My sister, she said, should marry Prince Ferrado.

That much was something I would never do without.

Because of this, Louis continued to look for an opportunity.

The gap between Shepor and Esti. Watch closely.

“Ah, Shepor. I’ll go pick some flowers for a bit.”

“Sister, me too~!!”

‘… Now! Even if it’s Shepor, it’s at least a bathroom.’

“Oh, then shall we go together? What about Irene?”

“Hehehe, what would I do if I were alone?”

-Whoosh.

“… … .”

‘Even if you’re dating, that’s still the case. Do you do things together?’

Take advantage of the gap between bathrooms.

Failure due to group action unique to women.

‘But I guess it will drop to some extent by the time we eat lunch?’

“This is delicious…!!”

“Oh my, what is it?”

“This! It’s a crepe, but it’s delicious because there are a lot of nuts inside! Irene and Sheppor should try it too! Aang~.”

“… … .”

‘Aren’t you going to show off that you’re dating openly?’

Aim for meal times.

Failed due to Estee’s constant aegyo.

Besides that, Louis tried this and that…

All failed.

It was more difficult than I thought to barge in while the girls were dating each other and were flirting.

Because of that, Louis was unable to do anything.

[First-year students, please move to the waiting room at the competition venue.]

“Oh my, time has passed so quickly. Should we go now?”

“Yeah! It was fun, right?”

“… … .”

‘In the end, I couldn’t do anything…!!’

The morning time has come to an end.

* * *

Although the wedding plan didn’t go through, after a fun morning.

We all headed to the waiting room.

It was the waiting room for the players of the upcoming tournament called the Rankings Tournament.

[The Waiting Room of Her Royal Highness the 3rd Princess of Esti Noir d’Abruen]

“… … .”

‘What is special treatment?’

While all the other cadets were huddled together like eggs, a separate room was prepared for me.

A truly VIP first row seat with a clear view of the stadium.

I usually avoid things like this, but

“Sister, there are so many cookies piled up here!! Can I eat them~?”

“Phew, eat. Eat. You guys sit comfortably too.”

‘These guys also benefit from the odds and ends, so I guess it’s okay.’

Thanks to this, my friends can also rest comfortably.

I decided to accept it gratefully.

Next, the topic turned to the upcoming ranking battle.

“What will Louis do? Will he show off his cool side?”

‘You kept glancing over here today. Are you anxious to show Irene your cool side?’

Even this tournament is part of my ultimate plan.

I believed that Louis would somehow show off his cool side.

Yeah. It’s the men who want to act strong in front of women…

“No. I’m going to abstain right away. It’s disgusting that a magic department kid is holding a spear and setting it up.”

“… … .”

‘This bitch!!!’

Yes, she was a female genius.

I shook my head in disgust.

… but there is still hope.

Unlike Louis, he is a civil servant who is also good at using magic.

Ferrado, who just fought Shepor, needs to look cool more than ever.

I asked quickly.

“What about Ferrado?”

“… There are so many talented people, wouldn’t you be satisfied with 3rd place?”

“Ohhh…!!!”

3rd place. A great goal for someone with a voice that seems to lack confidence.

I felt better all of a sudden.

Yeah. She also doesn’t want to end up being hated by Shepor.

It’s nice to see you trying to show off your cool side.

“What will you do, Princess?”

“… Huh? Me? ”

“That’s right. Honestly, I want to see you fight seriously too.”

A topic suddenly turned towards me.

The smile disappeared.

These wall windows. Why are you asking me this when you should be showing off how cool you are?

Would they even be interested in something like this?

‘Look. When you talk about fighting, girls also… .’

“Honestly, I might miss it. It’d be cute, like a doll, really!”

“Sister, are you fighting like them?! Sister, three!!?”

“Haha, with your skill, Princess… you could aim for 20th place.”

“Wow~!! I miss you~!!!”

‘… Surprisingly, everyone is curious?’

He was interested. He looked at me with great interest.

But I had no intention of showing them my fighting skills.

Because the fight wouldn’t have been possible in the first place.

“I’m going to use a few show magic spells and abstain? Everyone will probably give in and lose anyway.”

Perfect logic that I also told my family yesterday.

Because of the difference in status, I won’t be able to fight fairly anyway, so I’ll just give up early.

Everyone was amazed by the sight that was like a model of noblesse oblige…

“Then why didn’t you say you weren’t going to wear a dress? You said you were going to have to fight in the morning, so you were going to wear pants.”

“Oops.”

‘Now that I think about it, that’s what happened…!!!’

… I suddenly became speechless.

No, that’s definitely the case.

I mean, going down to the gym wearing a dress in front of a lot of people is a bit like being a princess.

I’m going to wear pants just today. I can’t help it because it’s a training session.

“That, that. There… .”

“You lied to me to break your promise to me, didn’t you?”

“… Ah, ahaha. No way~.”

“Then go fight properly. You can forfeit after winning two or three rounds.”

“Oh, okay… … ?”

Words became seeds, and in the end, I was faced with a crisis where I had to have a serious fight.

… Oh no. I haven’t even decided what magic to use.

-Mumble mumble.

“Okay…!! We can talk while they fight.”

‘What is he mumbling like that again? Did he miss his sister so much?’

Meanwhile, Louis was laughing to himself, not even knowing that I was serious.

Anyway, that’s it. Me.

True sparring, confirmed.

* * *

The first-years’ tournament went by in a flash.

Louis and Shepor immediately abstained.

Irene was called up moderately and finished around 70th place.

Ferrado is…

“Prince Ferrado of the Kingdom of Pelcia!! Currently the undisputed number 1!!”

‘Isn’t it overwhelming all by itself?’

Every time he went out, he spread the word about Western medicine.

I mean, he’s a really great guy in his own right.

Because I am someone who has studied the magic of transformation that even the Master had difficulty with.

Even though it failed and Louis ended up becoming a girl with a pepper.

Anyway, just wait and wait.

Finally, it was my turn.

“Then… Today’s main character! The previous disciple of the court magician Stella, and the top student among the new students! Let’s meet the extremely excellent and cute Princess Esti Noir d’Abruen!!”

-Waaa …

‘… Ugh, this is burdensome.’

Other people just call me by my name, but why am I being so grandiose?

In contrast to the shouting, shoulders slumped.

… I didn’t prepare at all, this is a big problem.

“Then I’ll go and come back… .”

“Sister, fighting~!!”

“Take it easy and fight~ For as long as possible!!”

‘Louis, that’s for real, you don’t know your sister’s speed.’

Of course, that doesn’t mean it can’t be avoided.

I moved reluctantly towards the training ground.

[Crow. For now, wait on the Stier side. Even if he is a great wizard, he won’t barge into the training ground where everyone is watching.]

[… Yes. One, if something happens. I will intervene at my own discretion.]

[Phew. What a fuss.]

As a bonus, he secretly gave orders to Crow on the way.

One thing I wasn’t particularly worried about.

If that guy is the mastermind, he wouldn’t do something like coming in right in front of everyone.

With that little bit of relief, I separated from Crow, who had been secretly guarding me the whole time.

I headed to the president alone.

The flower of the academy, for a heated duel that will determine the ranking.

“Please take care of me, Your Highness.”

‘Ugh. My opponent is someone who looks like he’d be a really good fighter… .’

First opponent.

A bald, bluish-skinned sorcerer.

Even the attire was bizarre, a true old-time look.

… My luck with the draw is the worst.

There’s nothing I can do since I can’t choose my opponent.

Because of this, in front of the first enemy I encountered.

I took a deep breath and…

‘… Still, it turned out like this. As befitting the name Master!! I will show you a great appearance!!’

[Then, let’s start the sparring!!]

“Haaat!!!!”

A truly fantastical and wonderful fight with magic and magic…

“I surrender!”

“… Uh.”

[Cadet Bernard, surrender immediately as you expected!!! The winner, the 3rd princess!!!]

-Wooo!!!!

“… … What?”

‘No, what is it?’

They aren’t fighting this.