Volume 4 - CH 18

Chapter 18 – A Woman Who Does Not Reflect

“Mirei-sama, the other day I talked with Eto. It seems that his misunderstanding about Ronaldo-sama has been resolved.”

Lana reported.

“That’s natural. In the first place, there is no way Ronaldo-sama stole Eto-san’s rewards!”

“Mirei-sama, I think you are a bit too loud…” Lana brought her index finger in front of her mouth and said.

The two are currently at a café in the town. It is a café that even ordinary people with a bit of leeway in their income can afford. Apparently, despite her status, Mirei liked this kind of casual shop.

“Cough! Excuse me, I got a little excited. Why did Eto-san try to carry everything on his own to begin with? Although consulting such a matter with me probably would have been useless, Lana is his childhood friend, right? Really, what was he thinking?”

“Mirei-sama, your voice is getting louder again.”

“Indeed. Looks like I always get a little excited when talking about Eto-san.”

Mirei then took a deep breath to shift her emotions and ordered another cup of tea and sweets. Strangely, despite eating so many sweets, Mirei can never get fat at all. And when Lana asked about that to her before, she said, “Magic is about physical fitness.”

“The one who didn’t give Eto-san his reward wasn’t me, after all. Why do I have to be questioned like I was the mastermind?”

“Well, well, it’s already over.”

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“That’s true, but because of that, there are some people with a sense of justice who started telling me to apologize or change my attitude. Who on Earth did they think they were? They just believed the information others gave without even suspecting it. It made me think they’re merely perverts who feel joy from despising others.”

“Ee. I, too, was suspected of being brainwashed by Ronaldo-sama.”

“If they have that much time to say something like that, why not go back to their territory and think of measures to reduce the damage caused by monsters. The words of those who don’t do anything and just find fault in others are just annoying.”

“You are really strong, Mirei-sama…”

“For me, Eto-san is my rival. An opponent I had to defeat in order to become the leader of the magic division. If there wasn’t the matter about not getting any reward, at the point Eto-san left the party, it was already my victory! In the first place, why didn’t Eto-san talk to anyone about his situation?”

“Eto seems to have been discriminated against by the escorting knights and mages. Regarding Ronaldo-sama and Mirei-sama, Eto probably felt that the difference in your status is too high, and he also likely felt I was unreliable to consult. I’m sure it was difficult for Eto to overcome such a situation alone.”

“Why did the escorting knights and magicians even do such things? Did they also accept the liaison’s lie without questioning anything? It’s really incomprehensible.”

“That’s…”

“Does Lana have an idea about it? Do tell me.”

“This would be disrespectful, but when I look back at it again, I thought they’re…”

“Ee. I don’t mind, say it.”

“Alright. I think the reason our so-called escorts including the escorting knights and magicians changed their treatment towards Eto without any resistance was mainly because of Mirei-sama’s words and behavior.”

“My words and behavior? Humph, continue1.”

“Yes. Besides, of course, influenced by the lies of the liaison, everyone started to look down on Eto because they saw how Mirei-sama treated him.”

“Such a thing…”

“Yes.”

Mirei threw sugar candy into her mouth and sank into her thoughts. She stayed in that posture, as if time had stopped. And then, she opened her eyes and grabbed Lana’s shoulders.

“Lana, I’m sorry if I made you, who was Eto-san’s childhood friend, sad. But this is me. I will fight those who I recognize as my rivals. I don’t make any conspiracy and will always fight alone against my rivals. And I’ve always won so far!”

“Yes, I understand.”

Lana said with a smile.

“Why are you smiling?”

“I really can’t bring myself to hate that part of you, Mirei-sama.”

“Ara, what a coincidence. I also like myself.”

“Fufufu, I didn’t say I like you, though.”

“I wonder…”

The two enjoyed sweets to their heart’s content, as if to relieve their muffled feelings. After that, they went to the Killingworth’s mansion to see Ronaldo.