64 - The Brave, the President bows his head

After class, Gaius and I returned to the house.

Charlotte, the maid, greets us.

"Mr. Julius, you have a visitor.

"Guest?　Who could it be: ......?"

"Julius!　Oh, my God, oh, my God, oh, my God!

My father and mother came to us from upstairs, sweating profusely.

"Well done, Julius!

"Really!　You are the God of Fortune who brings nothing but happiness to this house!"

Charlotte says, ignoring them.

The guests are in the parlor. Mr. Gaius would like to see you as well.

We move into the parlor with the maid.

We open the door, and that's when...

"[Annie]!

A small boy hugged me.

He had long hair and looked so young.

"It's Mikhail, isn't it?"

"...... What's an "Anie"? You're my brother!"

Gaius pulls Michael off of him.

"What are you doing here?"

"My brother has something to do with Aniue."

"Hey, hey, Mikhail. Don't be rude to Julius.

A tall man was sitting on the sofa in the reception room.

A white suit and a silk hat.

He was strangely dressed in a white suit, silk hat, and white cape.

I don't know his age.

No other features except for drooping eyes.

"Who are you?"

The man bows his head condescendingly before me.

"I am Lucifer von Graham. I am the head of the Duke of Graham's family and Michael's brother.

"Sir Graham?

Gaius turns his eyes and exclaims.

"What's that?"

"It's a very big noble family in the [empire]. It's a very wealthy family with a long history and several famous trading houses all over the country."

What's an empire?

This country is in the kingdom system, so is it another country?

"And I am also the [chancellor] of the school you attend. I look forward to your continued patronage."

With a smile that always seems to stick to his face, Chancellor Lucifer says.

It is a pleasure to meet you. ...... Mr. Eugene."

"So you've got my information all over you."

Come to think of it, since the principal knew who he was, how could he not know who his boss was?

What do you want?

I have an apology and a favor to ask of you. Please have a seat.

This is my house. ...... Well, never mind.

First of all, let me apologize to you for the great disrespect the headmaster showed you the other day.

I guess he is talking about the fact that Alicia was in league with the demon tribe and attacked me.

Did you know that Alicia was a demon?

I had never heard of it. Some educators are so bad that they make me out to be a bad person.

Lucifer shakes his head.

His brother's forehead is furrowed and his voice is hoarse.

"Don't play with me!　The headmaster said you're in touch with the demon tribe!　How could I be uninvolved?

But Chancellor Lucifer was not pressured and continued.

"I have nothing to do with her at all.

"What the hell are you talking about ......!　You're the one who is the most suspicious!"

"Oh?　What proof do you have?"

Gaius bit his lip.

"From now on, I will personally take care of your school. You can rest assured that I will be responsible for maintaining order and peace in the school.

I don't feel totally secure, but that's OK.

So, what is your request?

The chancellor stands up and bows deeply in front of me.

"Sir Julius. Let me be frank with you. I would like to ask you to adopt my foolish brother, Michael, into your family.

"Huh?　Yo, adopted?

"He's so annoying!"

Mikhail gives me an innocent smile.

"Would you please think about it?"

"No, I usually say no."

Wait a minute!"

The door opens and my parents come in.

"Julius!　Think again!　This is a rare and big opportunity, you know?"

"Yes!　With a strong connection to the Graham family, further prosperity of this family is assured!"

"And they're not just offering to adopt Julius, they're offering to adopt him!　It's only to our advantage!"

I use my transfer magic and send the idiot parents off to another room.

"......, I don't know what to make of that."

How can a demon tribe as big as the headmaster have the power of a god?

There's someone who's been helping them.

It's very fitting that it's him.

"I can fully understand your doubts. You are indeed a wise man, Julius, unlike your parents."

"Don't be a fool and get the hell out of here."

"That's not good. I'd like to keep my brother in your house at all costs.

Why is that?

Because it's a good deal for us. The house of Graham will be safe and sound if it has a strong connection with a rare talent like Julius.

It was a flimsy statement that told no truth at all.

"I'm sorry Mikhail, but I have to decline."

"Gah! I'm ......."

"Ha ha!　That's too bad!　I'm enough to be your brother!"

Lucifer puts his mouth close to my ear and says, "I'm sorry, but I don't know what you're talking about.

"How about if I add the condition that I help you find [Julius]?"

"......Hoa."

"My family has a large trading company. We receive a tremendous amount of information, both domestic and foreign. We have people pick up useful information. We also have books that are off-limits to the public, and historical buildings that are off-limits to the public, which Graham has the power to access at ......."

"Okay. I'll take your offer."

Lucifer smiles wryly.

"I knew you would say that. That's my Lord Julius."

"I know you're suspicious. I also know that you're not stupid enough to fight the god of valor head-on.

"Of course. To challenge you, the most powerful man in history, would be suicide. The school principal and the other demons, demi-gods, and gods who are defying you can only be described as idiots.

This guy understands the difference in power.

At least, on the surface, he won't try to break our partnership.

Then let's make the most of it.

"Aniue!　From today on, I am your brother!

"Oh, it's nice to meet you, Mikhail."

"Yay~♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡"

Mikhail clutched my arm.

"...... brother, are you sure?"

I guess my brother is skeptical about joining forces with the board chairman.

"Well, it's a little dubious, but it has a lot of advantages," he says.

"That's not what I meant!　...... that, you know, you're not going to be my only brother, don't you hate it?"

"No, not at all."

Gaius suddenly turns grim-faced and gets up to leave.

"Boom!"

Slam!

What's he doing?

"You're going through puberty."

"Oh!　I see, you know things!　Anie ♡ Anie ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡"

Mikael laughed and hugged me tightly.

"Well, I'll leave you now. Try not to cause any trouble for Julius, my foolish brother.