<Episode 78>   Jean looked confused on whether to believe me or not. Rue wasn’t here anyway, so I couldn’t prove it. I’d just have to confront her with a sword later. I reached for a suitable pen on Rue’s desk to prepare a response to the letter. However, I then suddenly remembered the presence…

<Episode 77>   “Why?” “You’re asking why now?”   After that, she gave a 20-minute speech on why I should not take Jean with me.   Jean, one of the renowned knights of the empire, had a pale, lifeless face, and only blinked her eyes while listening. The head maid could truly be considered Penrotta’s…

<Episode 122>   But that was it.   Rue did nothing aside from putting the book away. The conversation between me and the head maid naturally moved forward.   “I think it’s best to reveal the truth as quickly as possible. You should especially be able to read the atmosphere well. The other person should…

<Episode 121>   Is that so? The maid’s warning was plausible, but I could only understand it with my head and could not care about it with my heart.   In short, she meant I should be careful because rumours about an affair between me and Raphael might arise…   ‘That’s a bit much.’ I…

<Episode 120>   I looked at Rowayne again, and his expression seemed a bit strange. It seemed like he was both displeased and embarrassed.   “Judging by his reaction, it’s clear.” “Miss Jean…” “I told you, it’s not Miss Jean, but Viscount Weatherwoods’ Aide. Don’t make me repeat myself. And if you truly admire Sir…

<Episode 119>   That unfamiliar gap created a considerable sense of distance within me. Was it because of that? Without saying a word, I just turned my head and walked away.   Just after turning a corner, after escaping Raphael’s gaze, layers of tension unraveled, and my legs lost their strength.   Fortunately, my collapsed…

<Episode 115>   Rue was so hard to understand. Even though he’s usually mature enough for me to grasp the age difference between him and ordinary people, sometimes he’s more childish than Andert. But what could I do? I had to adapt to his whim as well.   I reached out both of my hands…

<Episode 116>   And pretending not to hear anything, she turned her face away and looked out the window on the side, as if looking at something far away. She really knew how to appear cool-headed.   I dragged Jean, who had a face like she was a shrimp stuck between whales, through the training…

<Episode 117>   Bait.   At first glance, it didn’t seem to be a grand role, but if you thought about it, it was clear what Raphael was asking from me.   “Are you planning to reveal my relationship with Andert to the world?” “It’s convenient that you don’t need an explanation.”   The other…

<Episode 118>   “I will hand over this cage to you two days after the hunting season ends. Please consider my not handing it over immediately as my own guarantee.”   “I understand.”   “On that day, I will also inform you of the whereabouts of another relic. My sister may already know, but it…

For Datsukai, thank you for the ko-fi ♡ <Episode 114>   How should I accept the situation unfolding before my eyes? I was trying to organize my thoughts when…   ‘…a sign of a presence.’ Not just one person, but two. Thanks to that, I quickly had to hide my body in the bed without…

For Datsukai, thank you for the ko-fi ♡ <Episode 113>   The Heart of Mephisto. The man who heard that word swallowed his dry saliva.   The fact that the heart of that terrifying devil was inside the royal palace was a secret known only to the core members of the royal family.   “It’s…

<Episode 112>   It was just for a moment, but it felt like I’d been transported back in time to 8 years ago. Raphael was showing me an expression that he only showed around those he was comfortable with.   “But I’m certain he told me his sister was dead.” Well, it was practically the…

<Episode 111>   The door closed, leaving me and Raphael alone.   Raphael walked briskly towards the round table and smashed the magic recording device without hesitation.   “I don’t want much, so please answer just one question.” It wasn’t “Answer” but “Please answer.”   I had felt it even at the noble assembly, but…

<Episode 110>   Andert Fager. Under Rowayne’s sharp gaze, I thought of the four men sitting in the next room.   Each one of them were renowned heroes of the magical war who would be remembered in history. From the beginning, it was no ordinary combination.   However, I’d visited the Zenail Duchy as a…

<Episode 109>   Not even giving me a break to catch my breath when I’d been traveling for a long time was extremely unfair treatment. So I expressed my dissatisfaction.   “Apologies, Viscount. We had no choice but to accommodate the schedule of the guests attending. We ask for your understanding.”   Rowayne skillfully responded,…