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Episode 105

“Ah… Se, Princess Sera…”

When I visited Juliana, there was a large amount of paperwork piled up on her desk.

“Joe, can you wait a little longer…? Well, the academy is very busy right now…”

They seem to think that they have come again to urge development. Actually, that is also true.

“What kind of documents are these?”

“Unfortunately, the timing of the events overlapped a bit. Academy academic conferences, exchange meetings with other academies, and even comprehensive exams…”

“The event date may not have been decided in a hurry, so wouldn’t it have been better to have reviewed things in advance?”

“Uh, that’s right…”

Juliana blushed with embarrassment.

This is what happens because I only masturbate during work hours. I sighed and said.

“Actually, the reason I came today was because I had other business to run. Could you please look at this?”

I took out the object I had brought from my arms. A gauntlet with a yellow glow.

It was the item Rika used when she first attacked me.

“Princess, is this…?”

“It’s an item called Earth Dragon’s Gauntlet. A magic item that has the effect of allowing multiple people to act underground. I brought your Red Fairy Book because I thought it might be able to strengthen it even more.”

As a result of experimenting with Pilgret, this Earth Dragon’s Gauntlet can be used even by people who do not have mana. To begin with, Rika is a pure warrior with no connection to magic.

I plan to accept Tina’s invitation and enter Laurencia soon. The worst that can be assumed then is that they take military action. However, since he had been invited, he could not lead a large army.

So what came to mind was this earth dragon’s gauntlet. With this, you will be able to bring in troops that will guarantee the minimum level of safety without being detected.

“This is…! Where is this item made?”

Perhaps it was because she was doing boring paperwork, but Juliana’s eyes sparkled.

“I don’t know exactly about that. The only thing is that it was an item held by a warrior from an alien race.”

“The form is very unique. At least not Lustier’s. No, it may have come from another continent…”

“How about it? Can you try strengthening it? If possible, I would like to increase the duration of the effect and the number of people…”

“Of course. Isn’t my Red Fairy Book a pretense? If you research, something will work out.”

Juliana’s face, which had been smiling confidently, darkened again. She said while looking at me.

“Yeah, that’s true, but… First, if I don’t finish the paperwork… Can you please wait?”

Juliana has a huge weakness towards me. When an order is given, there is no choice but to obey.

However, if things are not done properly, Juliana’s position may be in trouble. There would be no chance of being kicked out of the board of directors like Academia, which was founded by the Sansenne family.

That’s not to say that there’s a possibility that Juliana’s status could one day be an advantage to me. For that reason, I decided to give Juliana a carrot this time.

“I understand. I will help you.”

“Yes, yes? Wow, the princess?”

“Oh, you don’t trust me? Despite this, he continues to participate in political affairs.”

“, I’m not doubting it… Are you really okay?”

“Of course. Don’t you think you have to finish your work quickly so I can get to work on mine? Now, please hand over to me the types of documents that need to be reviewed with common sense and attention to detail, not specialized knowledge.”

I brought a chair and sat down next to Julianna. Juliana seemed half suspicious that I was hiding something, and half driven by a desire to get the job done quickly.

In the end, it seems that what won out was the desire to finish it quickly and fiddle with the rare items I brought.

“Well, if you do that… W-despite the shame…”

Last time, I pretended to be Juliana’s secretary. I can’t believe I’m actually going to do that kind of work this time. It’s a strange thing.

Juliana noticed and sent a document my way. I opened it and began to read it carefully.

* * *

“Okay, it’s over… It’s over before the sun sets… Thank you so much, princess.”

Juliana looks completely lost. I somehow managed to process all the documents that were piled high. More than 30% of them were reviewed by me.

Well, it wasn’t difficult. The only things handed to me were normal things, such as construction cost details and restaurant operation reports.

“So now you can do what you asked?”

“Yes, of course. Did you say strengthening? I will make sure to live up to the princess’s expectations. Umhuhuhu…”

No matter how you look at it, it seems like your own enjoyment is greater. Well, if you work with sincerity, there are no complaints.

“How long do you think it will take?”

“You’ll have to start to find out… but it’ll probably take three or four days. Well, if it’s a tricky item, it may take a little longer.”

Juliana’s face honestly revealed her desire to explore new items and her gratitude towards me. While looking at that face, I suddenly said.

“Can I ask you something, Juliana?”

“Yes? What is it?”

“How do you feel when you see someone starving? What if you see people starving and fighting over food?”

“Um… pitiful? First of all, you will feel sorry for me, right? Whether help will be provided will vary depending on the situation. To be honest, I don’t think I will help you unless there is a special reason.”

“Hmm… that’s enough.”

Julianna can’t be said to be a particularly upright person either. Juliana is also a person with a sense of privilege as an aristocrat ingrained in her. They belong to the same six families and belong to the aristocratic society.

But compared to Laurencia’s twists and turns I encountered yesterday, Juliana seemed close to normal.

Well, that’s something we don’t know yet.

Even if Juliana has relatively moderate thoughts, there is no telling what the Marquis de Sécène may have in mind.

Since he is a high-ranking noble belonging to the noble association, he also has the potential to become my enemy. When that time comes, I may have to face Juliana as an enemy after all.

Juliana had a puzzled look on her face as she looked at me asking an unexpected question and making a strange face. I covered my expression with a smile and quickly changed the topic.

“By the way, how is the request I entrusted to you going?”

“Ugh, honestly, there’s still a little more time… Ah, but I came up with a great idea to break through the blockage. It is a revolutionary idea that breaks down existing notions, so…”

I think the story will be longer again. It’s an engineering explanation that only Juliana herself enjoys. I quickly stopped talking.

“That’s good. Anyway, please prioritize the Earth Dragon’s Gauntlets for now. I’ll come back in a few days.”

“Ah, yes, I understand.”

I left Juliana’s room, looking happy.

* * *

The impression of William Roberts sitting in front of me had changed considerably.

From a gaunt look as if he had been stuck in the library all day, to a copper-colored face scorched by the sun. The upper body was already quite toned.

“Am I in the Laurentian territory? Accompanying the princess?”

“Yes. It’s necessary to stop their plans.”

What Luna Laurencia wants is the commercial area of Roberts Chamber of Commerce. Of course, we don’t know what measures Carmel and Luna are preparing. However, it is clear that if you stay quiet, you will suffer.

William Roberts must also know that fact. He nodded deeply and said:

“You must be willing to do so. If it means giving a blow to those arrogant brats, you are always welcome.”

…This guy seems to have changed his personality a bit?

Although he is smart, he has a timid attitude, which is not what he used to be. Even if Philgret and the knights’ special training worked, it may have worked too well.

“Uh, yes. It’s reliable. What is the training like for the knights? Is it helpful?”

“Honestly, on the first day, I thought I was in hell. But I have finally learned it through Captain Pilgret’s teachings. In order to become a new me, I have to kill my past self.”

“Well, I see.”

“So, I also feel great gratitude to the princess. It was all thanks to the princess that I was able to learn about true strength.”

“Um…yeah. So the bullying at the academy has now been resolved?”

“Heh, now it’s those guys who are the ones getting bullied. Of course, I’m not clumsy like those guys. You won’t get caught.”

What is happening at the Sesangine Academy right now? What kind of bloody revenge is William, who has awakened, on the children who bullied him? Well, if it is a justice implementation, it is a justice implementation.

“Okay, that’s good. Speaking of Laurencia again, the exact date hasn’t been set yet. But it won’t be that long ago.”

“Yes. As long as the princess calls, I will come right away.”

That’s an exciting answer. It feels like I have a disease that turns me into a man.

My business ended there. As I watched William bow and leave the room with a restrained gesture, I felt embarrassed, as if the chick I had picked up had grown into a peregrine falcon while I had taken my eyes off him for a moment.