Chapter 60: Feisty Tomboy

Chapter 60: Feisty Tomboy

Feisty Tomboy

Please let go.

Ah, sorry. I did it unconsciously.

Princess Eleanor, who was holding onto the hem of my jacket, smiled awkwardly and released her grip.

I didnt particularly welcome such actions even when we were alone, and especially now, with people around.

Ahem.

I wish she would restrain herself, especially when King Orpheus was present because it could lead to unnecessary misunderstandings.

The reason we were gathered at the main gate of the Royal Palace was to send off Princess Eleanor.

The carriage was waiting for her as she had to return to the Loberne Academy after the incident was resolved.

Since Deus is a professor, cant he come along with me?

Eleanor inquired, seemingly dissatisfied by something, while looking at me and the King.

Hearing that, Orpheus scratched his nape and shook his head.

He still has things to do with the Royal Family.

If I could successfully complete the third and final trial, I would finally be the first dark mage in the Griffin Kingdom acknowledged by the King.

How long it would take was uncertain. Yet, even after completing the trial, there was no guarantee I could return to the academy immediately because it would cause a big commotion.

Then cant I just wait for him and go together? After all, its better to travel with company.

Orpheus was pleased to see the Princess, who had been suffering from chronic fatigue due to her nightmares, become lively again. However, he seemed to feel it was too much, and now he found himself in a predicament.

His expression suggested he didnt want to reject his sisters request too harshly.

The midterms are approaching. You want to be the top rank this time, dont you?

Hmph.

When I intervened, Eleanor glared at me with an upset expression, then sighed and nodded as if complaining.

Fine. I am Eleanor Luden Griffin, after all.

She knew the meaning and weight of her existence, so her smile was brilliantly beautiful.

I also nodded in satisfaction.

Thats a good answer.

Just like that, Eleanor walked to the carriage with a confident smile.

I attempted to end the farewell just like that, but noticing King Orpheus and Archmage Ropelicans unsettling gazes, I cleared my throat and approached Eleanor again.

Huh?

Eleanor opened the carriage window and tilted her head with a puzzled expression.

I have something to tell you.

I cleared my throat again, deliberately attracting the Kings and Archmages attention.

Upon hearing the seriousness in my voice, Eleanor, who was filled with slight anticipation, swallowed nervously and looked flushed.

Uh, yeah. Just say it.

Eleanor, who was cautiously checking her older brothers expression, nodded with determination.

To her, I sternly stated,

At Loberne Academy, address the professors and students politely. Dont behave recklessly.

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Since youre a Princess, you should know how to maintain proper etiquette, right?

After I said that and turned around, I saw the King looking bewildered and chuckling with an expression of disbelief.

And from behind, came a furious scream.

I didnt have any other choice, did I? I had to assess the situation first!

With one feisty girl gone, another appeared. However, it was more exhausting this time as she wielded a sharp tongue and harbored resentment towards me.

Facing a trial would have been easier.

Whether she noticed my thoughts or not, Deia glared at me with a pout.

Since I didnt have much to say, I wanted to ask her immediately.

How did she see me, who has taken over the body of Deus Verdi, her older brother?

If it were her, she must have come to me with an answer in mind as she opened her mouth with certainty.

Wait a moment.

Deia stretched out her hand to stop my words.

After glancing around, she swept her forehead with her hand and spoke,

You left Norseweden about two months ago, right?

Yeah, I left in March, and it was currently May. The scent of flowers naturally permeated throughout Grayponds downtown.

Assuming one month has 30 days, you asked me for 5 minutes, so calculating it

Deia suddenly made an irrelevant remark and began to calculate with her fingers.

If one month totals 150 minutes, then two months will make it 300 minutes. If you convert this into hours, its 5 hours.

Slide.

Deia spread her fingers to indicate five hours, opened her eyes wide, and shouted,

Then, you can have five hours of mine!

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So, how about that?

While she seemed somewhat wanting to have a decent conversation while seated, I could sense her subtle reluctance to be the one to suggest it first.

I dont need

What?

I was about to suggest going to a cafe or something instead of being swayed by those mere five hours, but Deia raised her gaze bewilderedly.

It seemed like she wanted to insist on being forcibly dragged along.

As this could be my last chance, depending on her choice, I, as her older brother, would have to be more considerate toward her.

Well, if its five hours, lets go downtown. Maybe considering the circumstances this time, they might allow that much.

Perhaps the Archmages apprentices would be trailing me from a distance. However, if I considered my current situation, going downtown seemed unreasonable.

Graypond.

Come to think of it, although I frequently strolled through Graypond in the game, I had never done it with my own feet.

The thought made me somewhat excited.

Grayponds downtown? Its my first time, too. Do you happen to know any good places?

.Yeah.

A place I knew.

Of course, I knew a lot since Graypond was a place with many small and miscellaneous side quests and events.

Thus, I naturally retrieved information stored in my head.

Theres a restaurant called Mersen. Their food will probably suit your taste.

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Lets go there.

As I walked past her to lead the way, Deia, who was hesitant at first, soon followed closely behind /genesisforsaken