Book 4: Chapter 3

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Yuuya, are you okay?

Y-yeah

After preventing the mysterious girls attack and successfully capturing the prince, I had to wait with Luna, Lexia-san, and Owen-san in a room-like area of the royal castle for a while. Then, as soon as I returned, Lexia-san and the others questioned me, and I had to tell them about the situation that happened when I captured the prince.

As a result, they were very worried about me.

It seems the opponent didnt really take it seriously, somehow.

Is that so

No way, I didnt think there was an existence strong enough to overcome Yuuya

No, no, Im not that strong, you know?

Thats not true, said Lexia-san and Luna in unison.

What was that?

Thats strange. I was telling the truth so why did both of you have to deny it at the same time? In fact, Master Usagi is very strong, and there are many others just like him.

Anyway, Im glad youre okay.

However, this hectic situation was caused by that woman

Luna was right; its a hectic time in the castle right now. It was not only once, but it was the second attack, and the castle was now on even higher alert, and the castle was in a hurry to prepare for a meeting to begin to decide on the treatment of the first prince.

The soldiers who had fainted during the mysterious girls attack had woken up safely and were now back to work without any problems. Are they okay?

Incidentally, the prince who was detained, although he attacked Lexia-san, he is still royalty, and more than anything else, he is Arnold-samas son. This may not be the reason, but he cant be handled poorly, and the soldiers seem to have a lot of trouble with him.

As a side note, after restraining him, Lexia-san and the others came to see him, and the prince went on a rampage again, but he was not a match for Owen-san and the other soldiers and was seized accordingly.

And yet, why was the prince wearing a mask? I havent checked underneath the mask, but Lexia-san and Owen-san said that the person in the mask was definitely the prince

It seemed that Luna had the same question, but in the end, Luna and I couldnt get them to tell us. HmmIm curious.

As I was thinking about that, Owen-san turned his gaze to me.

Im sorry, Yuuya-dono. Id like for Yuuya-dono to participate in the meeting that will determine the treatment of His Highness.

Eh? Sure, Ill help you if I can, but Im an outsider, you know? Is everything okay?

What can I say, is it right to be in such an important place? In the first place, it seems that Arnold-sama has only a bad impression of me

Then Owen-san nodded.

I dont think there will be a new attack right after the one we just had, but His Highness might be planning something. No, its possible that the Dark Guild, which is connected to His Highness and the girl from earlier, may be making a move

..

When the word Dark Guild was mentioned, Lunas eyebrows moved for a moment, but from the fact that she didnt say anything, its possible that the Dark Guild could actually attack them. And its true that even if that girl herself doesnt come, someone from the Dark Guild might still attack them. Its troublesome.

Thats why Id really like Yuuya-dono to stand by in the room as Arnold-sama and Lexia-samas bodyguard. Of course, Night-dono and Akatsuki-dono will be with you, too. Night-dono has saved us many times, after all.

Woof.

Fugo.

As Night nodded, Akatsuki, who hadnt done anything in particular, for some reason raised his legs, confidently telling everyone to leave it to him with his chest stretched out. No, its cute, though.

But it was true that Night had noticed when Luna had attacked Lexia-san, and Night had been the first to notice the attack by the men in black this time. And most importantly, Night was also the first to notice that girls attack. It would certainly be impossible to exclude him. Nights search ability and instincts are even better than mine.

If thats the case I understand.

Im really sorry. Originally, we would like to finish our countrys affairs on our own

Owen-san looked apologetic as he said that. Beside her, Lexia-san had a sad expression on her face the whole time.

Brother

Lexia-san? Um are you okay?

Eh? Oh no, its nothing. Its okay, Yuuya-sama.

..

Although her mouth says shes fine, Lexia-sans expression remains gloomy. Well, her relatives tried to kill her, so I guess thats natural

In the end, with Lexia-sans expression still unclear, we headed for the audience room, which was now prepared for us.

When we moved to the audience room, Arnold-sama was already sitting on the throne but he looked very cold and expressionless. However, that expression wasnt directed at me; he was just staring into the void.

Next to that Arnold-sama was standing by some sort of pompous-looking elderly man, and across the road leading up to the throne, there were many people lined up in the same way, unlike the knights, they looked like great people. My own guess is that these people are the nobles of this country. Theyre not looking like soldiers or knights by any means if the goal is to make it look that way and get the other person to let their guard down, Im sure Im falling for the trick.

Then.

Your Majesty, Your Highness has arrived.

..

One of the soldiers came into the audience room and told him so. But Arnold-sama remained silent, without a single change in his face. When one of the soldiers was puzzled by his attitude, Owen-san sent out a rescue boat.

All right. For now, let him through here.

Y-yes!

A little while later, a man was detained by the soldiers and brought here.

!?

And I look at the man and stare in amazement. But it seems I wasnt the only one who was surprised, and Lunas eyes widened as well. In contrast, Arnold-sama moved his eyebrows for a moment, and Lexia-sanlooked very sad.

Because the princes facewas burnt out.

Although the eyes, nose, and mouth were recognizable, the skin on his face was seared, and his entire body seemed to be severely burned, including his arms and legs, which could be seen through his clothes.

I could only gawk at the princes unexpected appearance, but Lexia-san, Owen-san, and Arnold-sama seemed to know, and all I could see was a sad expression on their faces.

I didnt think that a face was severely burned underneath that mask, and both me and Luna are speechless.

That mask was a tool to hide this true face.

The prince is brought by a soldier and brought out in front of Arnold-sama, and is made to kneel on the spot. There was silence for a while, and eventually, Arnold-sama quietly opened his mouth.

Do you have any plea to make?

Plea?

Then the prince twisted his face in displeasure at Arnold-samas words, and then he opened his eyes and shouted to Arnold-sama.

Seeing me like this, do you say I have any plea now, father!

..

Why did you look away? You should see it. Im your son.

..

Brother

In response to the prince glaring at Arnold-sama fiercely, Lexia-san mutters quietly, and then the prince turns his sharp gaze to Lexia-san.

Hey, Lexia. What, your eyes. Is that sympathy for me? Huh?

..

Whose fault is it that caused all this? All this, its all your fault!

The prince stared at Lexia-san with tremendous expression.

You you caused a magical outburst, and I got caught up in it, thats why I look like this!

Dont be ridiculous! Your wounds have certainly healed! And the aftereffects

Oh, its definitely healedno aftereffects of my injuries. My body became clean without a scratch. But my body has gone crazy from being exposed to Lexias enormous magical power! I feel like Ive been subjected to a torrent of destruction. I cant get rid of that feeling! The healers say its because Lexias magic has entered my body! It made me want to destroy everything around me. Otherwise, I wouldnt be able to keep my sanity! But I cant stop the urge to destroy! And that impulse would eventually lead me to now, and guess what? I could finally contain my destructive impulse by destroying my own body. You see? I may have made this appearance, but its not my fault. Its on you, Lexia! Sosoif only you werent there!

Rhaegar you

What is it? Father. You know that, dont you? You know what Ive been through! But you didnt help me!

No! Its true that I know youve gone crazy since that incident. But there was nothing I could do about it! We had no choice but to do something about your misery, which can no longer be called a curse.

The result of that is isolation! Well, information about the First Prince going crazy is not good news!

Rhaegar.

Oh that look is driving me crazy again. I have no redeeming qualities while defending that girl who took everything from me!

The PrinceRhaegar-sama stared at Lexia-san and Arnold-sama tears were flowing from Lexia-sans eyes.

Apparently, it seems that Lexia-san is largely responsible for the reason why this Rhaegar-sama is in his current form. And Arnold-sama hid the current Rhaegar-sama from her. As a royalty, so as not to give an opening to other countries.

Why why did you do this!

Arnold-sama said that as he squeezed out, but Rhaegar-sama remained glaring at him.

Why? There is only one reason. I, who suffered a living hell due to my dirty blood sister, couldnt help but want to kill Lexia! Isnt that better than what Lexia and Father did! I tried to kill you without making you all suffer!

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You have made me look like this. I called for a skilled recuperator, but he couldnt even restore this form, let alone my destructive impulses. Do you understand? All this suffering to you people!

I was trying to save you, too! But I couldnt help it!

Yeah, I know. Thats why I once wished to be killed! Id rather die than suffer this way!

Thats

But you didnt kill me! For your silly royal duties! Give me a taste of living hell! Then isolated me as if you didnt want to see me.

Your destructive impulses were so dangerous! Thats why I had to isolate you!

I told you to kill me.

Thats

But its too late for everything. I hate Lexia, and I hate you. Thats why I planned it. If you dont kill me, Im going to kill you all! See, this is why I tried to kill you guys! Do you have a problem with that?

Rhaegar, you

Arnold-sama closes his eyes as if he regrets it.

Did my choice cause you to suffer

Do you regret this now? I dont want that. I just want this wound to heal. All I want is for you to heal the wounds caused by my destructive urges. You cant, can you? Then kill me. I dont want to live anymore.

After saying just that, Rhaegar-sama sat down on the spot quietly. However, neither Arnold-sama nor Lexia-san could say anything to Rhaegar-sama like that.

The surrounding nobles also just awkwardly averted their gazes.

Well, I dont know the details of the situation, but first of all, in the past, Lexia-san went out of control with her magic power? And thats what caused it, thats whats causing Rhaegar-samas current injuries. So, Rhaegar-samas injuries are the least of his worries, right?

I raised my hand in a cursory manner at the thought.

Umm

You

Arnold-sama, who saw my appearance, seems to have recognized my presence by now, and his eyes widened a little. Eh how much wasnt he interested in me No, I felt like he was empty from the beginning when this meeting started.

Then seeing me raise my hand, Lexia-san and the others looked surprised, but Arnold-sama furrowed his eyebrows somewhat uncomfortably.

.What. Outsiders dont interfere.

Oh, well, Im very aware that Im an outsider, but theres something Id like to try.

What do you want to do?

While everyone tilted their heads at my words, I approached Rhaegar-sama as I took out the [Complete Recovery Herbal Juice] from the item box.

Wha, what! Hey, dont come near me!

Dont be afraid.

Like hell, I will believe in you! Whats that thing youre holding in your hand!

While not only Lexia-san and the others, but even Arnold-sama is looking at my actions with a pouting expression, Rhaegar-sama desperately writhes away from the soldiers restraint and tries to get away from me. You didnt have to be so scared, you know.

As I came in front of Rhaegar-sama just like that, I brought the [Complete Recovery Herbal Juice] I was holding close to him.

What whats that liquiiidddd!

Yes, please excuse me for a moment.

Huh? Yu-Yuuya-dono!

I fixed Rhaegar-samas face, which was trying to turn away from me, and I made him drink the [Complete Recovery Herbal Juice]. Then Owen-san, who quickly came to his senses, hurriedly called out to me, but I had already given Rhaegar-sama a drink of the [Complete Recovery Herbal Juice].

Rhaegar-sama tried to refuse at first, but since I suddenly stuck the juice in his mouth, he almost reflexively swallowed the juice before he could spit it out.

And then.

Wha-!?

Whats happening?

Rhaegar-samas skin, which had been severely burned, was instantly cleaned up, and in the end, Rhaegar-samas wound had healed completely. In contrast to the burns that made it impossible to recognize the facial structure at all, the current Rhaegar-sama was so handsome that the word prince was appropriate for him.

R-Rhaegar-sama that that face

Then one of the soldiers, dumbfounded, speaks up about the changes that have happened to Rhaegar-samas body.

Myface?

Rhaegar-samas face, the place that Rhaegar-sama least wanted to be touched, was pointed out to him, and a tremendous expression appeared on his face, and he reflexively touched his face and froze.

Wha-?

He touched his own face over and over again, confirming the feel of it, and then shook his head, stunned.

Oh, it cant be that cant be my wounds the burns the burns that will never heal again

Well I honestly dont know what youre talking about, but I thought that wound was the cause of this case, so I took the liberty of healing it. Was that bad?

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh!

At my statement, the people around me shouted loudly again, and Arnold-sama rose from his throne and came straight to me.

You! What the hell did you do? How could my sons Rhaegars face!

As I explained, I thought Id take out one of the causes of Rhaegar-samas desire to cause this commotion for a while I had a good recovery potion on hand, so I used it.

Just the right recovery potion!

Arnold-samas eyes widened as if he couldnt understand me.

Its impossible. Its not possible! Rhaegars wounds werent something that could be healed by anyone. Even the highest-ranking healers! And youre telling me that you cured him with a recovery potion, not a recovery spell? Thats a legendary recovery potion! What the hell did you use? Or did you use a forbidden item?

N-no! No, its not! I used the [Complete Recovery Herb]

[Complete Recovery Herb]?

Arnold-samas excitement didnt stop, and he was even more astonished. It wasnt just Arnold-sama, but also Rhaegar-sama, who drank the juice, with a distracted look on his face.

H-hey didnt you just say complete recovery herb?

H-he just imagines things, doesnt he?

Yes, it would be something else. A complete recovery herb is something out of a fairy tale.

More importantly, who the hell is he? That man

I dont know if they cant believe my words, but the people around me start buzzing as well.

I-impossible the [Complete Recovery Herb] is now a legendary herb

Well Ive got another one, would you like to appraise it?

One more bottle of it!?

I took out the [Complete Recovery Herbal Juice] that I was still preparing and handed it to Arnold-sama, and he took it with a trembling hand and handed it to one of the soldiers.

After a while, that soldier seems to have finished his appraisal and passes it to Arnold-sama with the same hand trembling as when he received it with a blue face.

Y-Your Majesty this, here, this is t-the real thing

There was silence during the audience.

Come to think of it, I read in the description of the complete recovery herb that it was Hard to find and at the legendary level. I knew it was just that hard to find, but I didnt think it was an actually legendary grade.

Oh, you let me drink such a national treasure

Then, for some reason, Rhaegar-sama also turns blue in the face and mutters something like that. Ah, that? This guy wanted to heal his burns right? Thats not my unwanted meddling, you know?

In spite of my anxiety, Arnold-sama turned his gaze to Owen-san with a blue face.

O-Owen did you know about this?

N-no I havent heard of it either

Huh? Didnt I tell you that?

Yuuya. If such a blowout story came up, we would have had this reaction at that point

For some reason, Luna is stunned by my words. Is that so? Its true that just by drinking it, it can heal any wound, except for dead people, so its amazing.

Well, I gave it to her when I met Luna

T-that recovery pill was also a [Complete Recovery Herb]?

Luna realized now that she had been taking the same thing as Rhaegar-sama and staggered.

L-Luna! Keep your mind clear!

You let me drink such a precious thing

Geez! Its not a new thing that Yuuya-sama is out of standards! And thats what saved your life!

Well, thats true. It was only because of that messed up Yuuya that I was saved.

Oya? Isnt this being undermined in a roundabout way?

I dont think you have to sound so insane. The wound heals perfectly, and its very convenient. Then, Arnold-sama seemed to calm down a bit and asked me with a softened attitude towards me.

You no, Yuuya-dono, did you use such a precious thing for my son?

I mean, its valuable, but it grows in my garden a lot, so

Growing in a gardeeennn!?

I cant take it. I dont know what youre talking about.

As the astonishment spread again, Arnold-sama laughed powerlessly as if he was burned out.

Well for now, I think Rhaegar-samas wounds have healed what do you think?

W-what do you mean?

Yes. I dont know the details of the situation, but if Lexia-san was involved in Rhaegar-samas wound, and that was the reason why he tried to hurt Lexia-san, I thought that if the wound were gone, for the time being, he would feel a little lighter

I understand because I was being bullied as well back then, but even though the wound has healed, I dont think that even the trauma in Rhaegar-samas heart, which had been avoided and looked at by everyone as odd, has healed.

Moreover, the reason for that strange gaze was neither injury nor illness, but a destructive impulse caused by a substandard magic power entering his body, and the resulting self-inflicted wound, so he couldnt do anything about it.

Still, I hoped that healing that self-inflicted trauma alone would lighten that heart a little.

W-why I dont understand why why is this a national treasure-grade item!

Confused, Rhaegar-sama still cant believe his appearance, but he keeps touching his face. Well, thats what would happen if the wound suddenly healed. But with this, Rhaegar-samas problem should be solved for now.

What do you think?

..

In response to my question, Rhaegar-sama slowly lowered his hand from his face and looked down.

You are indeed right; the wound has healed. But its too late Ive done something I cant take back. The destructive impulse is gone, the wound is healed, but that doesnt change. So its too late.

Rhaegar

Brother

Arnold-sama and Lexia-san looked at Rhaegar-sama, who was laughing at himself, and a look of regret appeared on his face. But then Lexia-san made an expression as if she noticed something.

Father.

Hmm? Lexia?

Tell me. What was brothers greatest crime?

It was of course, aimed to kill you, but

Then, Ill forgive that.

Wha-!?

Lexia-sans statement surprised not only the elders who were around her but also Arnold-sama and Rhaegar-sama. However, Lexia-san, the person in question, firmly told them.

If my brothers crime is that he targeted me, then I forgive him. That will make my brothers crime go away, right?

But

Its not that simple, Lexia! Im going to make you

No, its a simple matter.

Clearly, Lexia-san told him clearly as she looked around.

I am the victim here. Then you dont mind if my opinion comes through, do you?

But Rhaegar is with the Dark Guild

Oh, then what of my bodyguard, Luna, who is one of the former Dark Guild members?

It was you who forced me to

Besides! First of all, arent we equally guilty of neglecting the existence of the Dark Guild until now? And the reason why brother wanted to kill me its because you ended up creating an environment where I and everyone else just let it happen, right?

Umm yeah, maybe, but

Oh, God! Stop whining! I said I forgive him, and thats enough! Okay? Father!

Y-Yes!

Pressured by Lexia-sans intensity, Arnold-sama straightened his back and replied. Huh? The head of this country is Arnold-sama, right? However, its still not something that can be forgiven so easily from the other great people, so I hurriedly called out to Lexia-san. Sёarᴄh the ηovёlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

P-Princess-sama! That wont happen! If you forgive His Highness here, you will be allowing other sinners to make exceptions! And besides, His Highness has already joined the Dark Guild.

Ara, why dont we just forgive them if its a special case. That means there are extenuating circumstances, right? If it wasnt, then there shouldnt be a special exception in the first place. Besides, if youre saying its wrong to be involved with the Dark Guild, then Ill be executed too.

Hey, Lexia. You dont need to say that in front of me so openly, as an employer.

Luna lets out a heavy sigh and laughs somewhat amusedly.

N-no, but Lexia was attacked too, but since I was attacked too

Its not fathers fault. Its my fault he attacked me. Okay?

Ugh

Okay?

Yes.

Arnold-sama, are you in a weak position? No, in this case, Lexia is just being pushy, right?

Rhaegar-sama watches such an exchange in a daze.

Le-Lexia

Is this alright with you, brother?

Why I, you

Can we not talk about it? Besides, I want to get along with my brother again.

Lexia

Rhaegar-sama cried quietly at Lexia-sans words.