Chapter 112

I don’t think this is the first time I’ve been so dissatisfied with serenity.

Returning to the mansion with a desperate heart, what unfolded in front of me was the peaceful greetings of the gatekeepers and the ever-quieting atmosphere of the mansion.

And all these factors prove that nothing has been heard about the situation I’ve just been through.

How nice it would have been if the day had ended with a normal introduction to Asilie and a smile haha, but there was no time to do that in the situation where I had already eaten. In front of Sir Ekaf, who arrived after almost jumping up without being able to properly respond to the friendly greetings toward me who had returned after a long time, I had to introduce Asillie as briefly as possible and then deliver the news that Ragnis had been taken away.

At first, Sir Ekaf’s complexion, which was quite calm and unaware of the unexpected change, began to deteriorate rapidly.

“Really... they hit from an unexpected place. No matter how many things are involved this time, they’re trying to leave such a precipitation...”

“Do you have any guesses?”

“Still... it’s too vague to tell you. I need to meet with His Majesty right now and share opinions with others. I’ll pass on Sir Renissa’s response to the head butler.”

Ekaf, who was still struggling while talking, hurriedly grabbed his coat and stood up, but did not forget the courtesy he had shown to Asilier.

“You’ve come such a long way, but I’m sorry that I couldn’t respond properly. I’ll see you as soon as things are sorted out. I’ll talk to you to prepare a room, so you can rest comfortably as if you were at home.”

“Thank you for your consideration, Sir Ogatorf.”

“It’s nothing compared to how he helped us. Then, Eldmia. Ask Cheryl to talk to you later.”

“Aren’t you going to the academy?”

“You know my daughter’s personality. I can’t stop talking about her, and when she finds out, she’ll come running right away.”

Sir Ekaf understood his daughter exactly as much as he loved it. It was not difficult for me to imagine Cheryl going wild.

At first, it was a little bleak, but when I thought that it might be better than the worst situation of staying at the academy and stabbing the children of the nobles involved in this incident, I suddenly began to feel at ease.

I don’t think that Cheryl will be swayed by momentary emotions and lose control of herself, but on the contrary, I can’t ignore the possibility that she could use her equal status as an academy student to a very vicious level. It is clear that returning to the mansion would be beneficial in the long run rather than leaving such uneasy elements behind.

While making such a conclusion, Sir Ekaf, who was unusually flustered, delivered simple instructions to the butler and rode his horse out of the mansion himself. It was not difficult to find people who had already noticed something wrong with Sir Ekaf’s urgency and gathered together and exchanged questions while following the butler to Asilie’s room.

Some tried to get a clue from the fact that Sir Ekaf ran out as soon as I ran and tried to ask me questions, but even though Asilie was an acquaintance of mine, in the end, since he was a guest, he had no choice but to retreat under the gaze of the butler who valued politeness.

Judging from the circumstances, there is no reason other than this visit to the Empire that caused them to rush.

And all the incidents caused by the visit to the empire are at the core of me.

“Fuck.”

Ragnis said that during our stay in the Empire, every single day we submitted a report or something to the royal family. It must have leaked in the process. Because that’s what information is.

The one who defeated the warrior. Those who killed Rudra’s dog. The one who rescued the princess. How did the aristocrats view the situation in which a person who not only had such an entourage without rumors, but also received a direct invitation from the empire, joined the royal faction unconditionally?

Even though he had no acquaintance with the empire, he was like a bridgehead that sounded the green light for diplomacy between kingdoms and empires, leaving huge traces with just one visit. From a general point of view, they would say that it was fucked up and eat their nails, but it seems that the aristocrats have changed their thinking.

In the form of destroying the bridge if it cannot be captured.

Ostensibly, Ragnis was my host on this visit. If you think about it in line with the aristocratic idea that a servant’s merit is the master’s feat, it is natural that Ragnis has a great friendship with the imperial family because of me.

But what if such a Ragnis was branded as a person who was preparing a rebellion within the kingdom?

Under the assumption that the story proceeds according to their will, Ragnis will completely fall, and the empire will have no choice but to withdraw in order to avoid suspicion of being involved in the rebellion of the kingdom.

The part about my treatment... I don’t know what it will be like right now, but later on, the aristocrats will use their hands somehow, suspecting a connection with her. Still, thanks to the three feats I showed you earlier, I might have planned to give myself to the Empire as a gift after watching the Empire pay attention to it. And while leading the process, the aristocrats might want to reestablish the initiative related to friendship with the empire.

If only it was a general case.

Unfortunately, the relationship between me, Esmue and Ragnis is not at all normal.

“What are you so worried about?”

“Please, I’m praying earnestly that all the anxiety I anticipate will be met this time.”

“...It’s good to be... anxious?”

“Just this time.”

No matter how aristocratic, I would not be able to include my personal relationship with a woman in my plans, so I prayed earnestly while answering Asilie.

Oh God. Please let me eat at least one wave of life raw, just once.