― ― Zebrest Royal Castle (Rudolph perspective)
After returning home from Ilfena, I am now being chased by the work I have accumulated.
However, this is something I have convinced myself, and I have no regrets about having a good time in Irfena, which for me is a good time in [Fun Time].
In the beginning, Elshuon and I had no choice but to "retaliate". Of course, the same goes for Mizuki and the Knights who live in the Knight's Dormitory.
... but...
Things went in an unexpected direction, and the voice blaming Agnos, the third princess of Harvis, who should also be said to be the main culprit of the attack, faded.
……
Because of the adults around me, my emotions are not growing at all.
"Young girl of mental age" is Mizuki's saying, but I think that's right.
Of course, it is not possible to distinguish between good and evil, but it is intentionally distorted in order to be able to grow up as the surrounding adults would like--so called "the princess who comes out to Mika-chan".
No one can blame Lord Agnos for this. In fact, many turned their suspicions to the environment where Lord Agnos had grown up.
Sometimes "we can't do things that we haven't been taught", but education is limited so that we don't question "what we want". Lord Agnos will also be the victim.
In other words, "if there had been a decent education, it would not have led to an attack".
I don't think you're going to be punished for this. Even though it was the parents who mistakenly raised him, "The child who acted was bad! 'What a blame.
As expected, Irfena also seemed confused about the punishment, and eventually, she was in the direction of "entrusting the punishment to the magician in order to give up retribution".
I wonder if Elshuon, who is picking up Mizuki and educating her, also thinks about her as a guardian, or she wants to do it peacefully.
I was surprised that Mizuki picked up Agnos on his own, but I felt the difference with Agnos a few days ago and no one complained.
After seeing that, we were on our way home. If anything interesting happens, Mizuki will report it to us.
- I talked to Ahvi and the others about that between work hours.
"It ended like..." Well, it seems that the Black Knights will send you a video of Agnos' latest situation. "
“What does that mean?”
"From an outsider's point of view, the warmth to King Harvis who lost his daughter." According to Mizuki and the others, "You are not needed in Agnos' life! 'It's retaliation for pinning it down.'"
"Oh my... that's a pity."
While saying that, Eliza laughed with a good smile. Definitely, the emotions in the words and in the chest are the opposite.
In other words, because Sail returned with a very neat expression, Irvy and the others must be convinced that "Sail had enough to be convinced".
After all, I was thinking, "If Sail had turned into a vengeful demon, where would I have let him go?"
If Eliza, who was greatly influenced by Mizuki, had spoken, she might not have been surprised, but Irvi had spoken.
I thought Eliza was furious about this... but it seemed that the prime minister, who was calm every day, was also angry.
"But you'll be shocked." I thought it was because Lord Elshion, who was known for his goodness, and Lord Rudolph, who was known as a particularly close associate of the Mage, were targeted. "
"Well, we suspected you at first." Even though Mizuki is here, I've taken action. That's what Mizuki's strength was supposed to mean. "
“It's not Arvy, but as far as I'm concerned, it's natural to think like that.”
I've come to the same conclusion, and Sail agrees with Ahvi. Whether the words from the parties are persuasive or not, everyone's expression is convincing.
However, Eliza seems a little unhappy with what she feels about such a fellow.
"Basically, Mizuki-sama won't leave her place." Even if you come up with the idea of making things happen, you may not be able to help it. "
"Basically, the only people who know Mizuki's strengths are those who have witnessed Mizuki's [work] and [retaliation]." It's rare to know, like us. "
Mizuki only buys quarrels that have been sold, except for the "request" from Elshuon.
Therefore, Mizuki's work is treated as a top secret and may not be left in the general records.
……
Because it's too embarrassing. The shame of the country, shame!
Royalty and aristocrats set up a mage from their own, involving their surroundings and destroying the entire route! If you listen to this, you can only think of it as an idiot.
Rumors such as "The Mage is the Calamity of the World" and "The Fierce Species of the Alien" preceded, and most of them were misunderstood...... Mizuki is harmless if he doesn't plan.
To the extent that Mizuki herself or a person with whom Mizuki has a friendly relationship, if the person in question holds a key position in the country, he or she will give himself or herself retaliation even if he or she only adds to his or her achievements.
It's just that the "exceptions that make Mizuki angry with one shot are Elshion and me". Jarvis, by chance, has just scooped up that precious hit.
Also, thanks to that, "Isn't Harvis being strangled by something? 'And then the mouthful went out.
Even though Mizuki doesn't have any contact with him, and he doesn't even know what he did in the past, it's impossible for ordinary people to repeat the choices that make Mizuki angry.
I know that King Harvis is a very pathetic man, but isn't that unlucky?
But I also noticed something.
The three of them focused their gaze on my abrupt words.
If it hadn't been for Lord Agnos, I might not have realized my luck.
Are you lucky?
"Ah... there were many enemies around me, but no one, like Lord Agnos, deliberately tried to distort them."
"That's because Master Rudolph learned." You wouldn't have dealt with someone who tried to be nostalgic. "
I don't think Ivy's words are true either. But that's not what I'm saying.
"No, no! Look, there must have been someone who tried to use Lord Agnos conveniently." However, I really think that what distorted her is the [honest ally who thinks it's for Lord Agnos]. "
Everyone is sensitive to their malice. In particular, I feel that Lord Agnos is keen on such things.
Isn't that why you missed Mizuki? Because Mizuki would really have been educated to keep Lord Agnos alive as an individual.
"It was the nanny and the followers of Agnos who created the Agnos who carried out the raid."...... if Ahvi and the others had behaved similarly to them... I don't think I would have recognized you as "like yourselves". "
I would recognize you as a trustworthy subordinate. But if you're pushing your own ideals and distorting my way... I'm sure I won't let my guard down.
"Given the circumstances, it's a luxury." Even if you could have [subordinates who would meet my expectations], I think it would have ended there. It feels like it's just about work. "
Even though you should be happy that you have chosen yourself as the Lord, I miss the relationship that ends there if you know me now.
I wouldn't risk breaking the wall between them and myself. The last vigilance remained, and I lived alone.
"Elshuon probably, but I can't talk about people either." I sympathize with Lord Agnos, and I'm starting to realize that. That's why I chose to leave it to Mizuki. "
As for Zebrest, he should want to be punished for the damage he did to the king. But there was more to it than that.
"There are some connections I got from this, and Sail had enough fun, didn't he?" That's why Ivy and I need you to be convinced that we're settling this time. "
The three of them, listening to my words with an indescribable expression, looked at their faces.
"...... If you say that much, you'll have no choice but to be convinced." I can't help it. "
"Personally, I had a good time with Mizuki and the others, so I have no problem."
You seem to have had a lot of fun, and thank you very much.
Arvy, Sail, and Eliza nodded their words differently.
... I'm sure there are other [luck] s that I didn't notice myself. If I could find it someday, I would be convinced of the hard times I've been through.
That's why you can wish for it from the bottom of your heart.
"Lord Agnos can live as himself gradually."... laugh, cry, and grow up. Besides, it's not like my memories have been erased. You might even notice something later. "
You admired not only the nanny, but also Queen Harvis and the Chancellor.
There must have been [something] just like that...?
Lord Agnos has noticed something like Lord Rudolph?
"At least you know how much love you have for yourself."
Former princess who is no longer the [Princess of Ogasaki], a pure child who has been tampered with by her own blood.
Hopefully, one day you will also notice the "little happiness" that would have existed in the past.