Chapter 76 – Episode 76. Dark Purple (7)
Even after class ended and it was lunch time, Astrid was not particularly free. Erranha, Violet, and even Veracien appeared from nowhere, and they huddled next to Astrid and Leopold, who were heading to the restaurant as if they were running away, and continued to bombard them with questions as if they were having a hearing.
“Hey, why the hell did you want to do it in a place like that?”
“I-I said it wasn’t like that… !”
It’s like Erania, who throws a primary color fastball when it’s not enough to ask a few questions.
“So, what did it mean when you said you were looking for a new crown princess? Aren’t you in love with each other?”
Even Astrid couldn’t bear to answer Violet’s rather sharp question. It’s not over yet, so it’s the same as if it was going on.
Like Akemilla, who hasn’t been seen for the past few days, or Emily, who looks like the same but is busy going somewhere after class. And even Violet, who early expressed her intention not to be particularly interested in this crown princess match, even though it was limited to Astrid.
The competition for the crown princess was still ongoing for these three young ladies. In appearance, it was. So, I wasn’t wrong about Violet’s question, but since it’s been going on for months like this, it’s gotten worse.
“Still, it is a bit sad. I thought maybe it would be a chance to vividly observe the intercourse between men and women.”
While taking a bite of the fried rice, Veracian smiled kindly. Although I have a feeling that I am going to say something with a smile like that.
【No, if you were watching from the outside, you should have felt something strange! Does that goddamn nun really have a divine power!?]
‘I don’t know either… ‘
No matter how much it is, if such a situation is openly happening inside, shouldn’t it be stopped? No matter how you look at it, it’s strange that he was excited about the opportunity to see the mating scene.
“Come to think of it, Sister Veracien.”
“Yes?”
At this time, it was Leopold who cut off the words. Perhaps if I had left it alone, I would have suffered from another barrage of questions, but Leopold stepped forward and cut off his words, so even Erania and Violet kept their mouths shut even though they had a slightly dissatisfied expression.
“Have you ever felt anything strange while watching from the outside?”
“Is it weird? Which one?”
“Hmm.”
Just finished eating, Leopold put the spoon down on the table. A sharp sound echoed for a while on the metal tray.
“Isn’t it strange? Isn’t it strange for Cadet Eranya or Cadet Violet to think?”
“What?”
“What?”
Now the direction of the question has changed. Astrid was being bombarded with questions indiscriminately, but Leopold instead asked questions and that changed the direction.
“Isn’t it common sense that no matter how hot-blooded a man or woman is, she wouldn’t do such a thing in a training ground like that?”
“That’s right, it’s common sense.”
Erania scratched the corner of her mouth and said. At the same time, Leopold’s eyes turned to Erania, and it was common sense, but… He urged the words that followed.
“… Is that Astrid?”
“Uh, what the hell are you talking about… !”
“Did you think I would respond if Cadet Astrid attacked?”
“No, no. Leopold has common sense.”
“What the hell is my image… “
【What can I say? It’s a prostitute.]
Astrid was about to cry, Leopold glanced sideways at Astrid and then looked at Veracien again.
“Sister Veracien, were you by any chance alone in front of the training ground?”
“Hmm… Yes, there was no one else but me. Even though Cadet Eranya came while I was looking around.”
Leopold stared at Veracien as he said that. In Leopold’s eyes, the most suspicious person is none other than Veracien. She was alone, and Eranya only appeared after there was already a commotion inside, so it makes sense that Veracien was alone until then.
Then, the prime suspect was Veracien. This didn’t require her great insight or reasoning skills, and it was an obvious conclusion just by looking at it.
However, it was a bad idea to drive Verathien here. Leopold looked sideways at Astrid, who was crying.
Astrid had to know nothing. He knows nothing, and he had to graduate from the academy calmly. And, the engagement had to happen.
I don’t know how far these incidents surrounding this academy will go, but before that, Leopold will take care of it. Without Astrid knowing.
The determined expression that passed over Leopold’s face disappeared so quickly that no one noticed.
“Is that so. It seems that something strange has happened, magic or… Or, it could be witchcraft. Everyone should be careful.”
“Oh my God, then yesterday that happened was magic… Is it because of it?”
“I guess so.”
First of all, I had to do something about Astrid’s excessively weak magic resistance. If Astrid gets goosebumps just thinking about it, if Leopold wasn’t there, even if Astrid got estrus magic like yesterday…
Leopold made a strong commitment once again that he would have to do something about that magic resistance.
*
Leopold had missed afternoon classes and was in the reception room in the main building. Of course, if you are a regular cadet, he shouldn’t miss classes, and although all cadets are equal in this academy, even Leopold, the son of the one who pays for this academy, cannot be equal.
“Senior, long time no see.”
“Hey, this is it. Cadet Leopold… No, since it’s a private place, His Highness must be right. Long time no see, Your Highness.”
“Please sit down.”
With a friendly smile, Leopold guided Weizik to the sofa in the back.
Weizik von Jorgien.
He was the Marquis of the Empire who reigned on the top floor of the Mage’s Tower in the eastern part of the Empire. A pioneer of magic that combines magic and real life, he was the developer of the magic bracelet, nicknamed the sorcerer of magic.
Al was wearing small round glasses, and was tall and skinny, giving the impression that he was somewhat sharp and nervous, and sat across from Leopold with a big smile.
“I heard from your daughter.”
“Yes, old man.”
Testing of the Magic Bracelet was scheduled to take place over the next few days. Anyway, the equipment will be brought into the practice room and undergo one more thorough safety investigation, and this place was just a place for Leopold and Weizik to chat after a long time.
“You started a fun competition.”
“You mean the crown princess competition.”
I didn’t know that Emily would tell her father everything, even the smallest details. Leopold smiled brightly, thinking that if it had reached Vizik’s ears, he might have reached the ears of the other elders as well.
“Emily, that child seems to be quite sincere.”
“Is that so?”
Wasn’t that just what you said? She must have been sincere in what she said at the restaurant last time. Leopold put Emily’s name on the to-do list in her head.
“Your Highness is 20 years old now, so I think it’s time to stop playing like a child.”
Baijik’s gaze flashed beyond his glasses. It is said that the relationship between the sorceress Bai Zeke and the pure wizard Emily is not very good, but the bond between father and daughter is unavoidable, and Bai Zeke has a high possibility of hurting her daughter. I didn’t like the competition at all.
However, the child in front of her eyes was the crown prince.
He was not an opponent to be treated lightly. You could say whatever you want, and he wasn’t such a friendly person.
“I will do my best so that no scars remain on Lady Georgien. Besides, even if it’s a competition, isn’t it still a young time for those who are in the blue? It won’t be a commotion that will require the involvement of the elders, so don’t worry.”
Leopold did not flinch even while facing Weizik’s gaze.
I am the crown prince, what should he do?
Of course, it can be burdensome in terms of public trust, but what can you do about it?
Besides, I promised to take care of it well, so that’s all I had to do.
“By the way, old man. Since you are a person who has reached the pinnacle of magic and sorcery, there is something I would like to ask you.”
“Tell me, Your Highness.”
From her position as her father, her position has now changed to that of a wizard and a seeker of answers from him. Leopold clicked his tongue inwardly as he watched Weizik change his expression again as if he had just flashed his eyes.
“There are people who cannot respond to mana from birth.”
“Yes, sometimes they do.”
I’ve also heard of Baijik. Of course, I’ve actually seen it. Those who have no sensitivity to mana. Those who do not receive the benefit of magic. Since I started magic for such people, there is no way that Baizik wouldn’t know.
“Is it normal for such people to have no resistance to magic?”
“It is normal. Since you can’t respond to mana, it’s only natural that you can’t resist magic, which is a mass of mana.”
You ask for the obvious today, don’t you already know that much? Finally, Weizik stared at Leopold.
Leopold cautiously asked at the expression on his face asking him to get to the point.
“Like a magic bracelet… Are there magic items that allow you to resist magic just by having them?”
“It’s an equipment that grants resistance to magic… Since the number of such people is small, there is no commercially available equipment. However, there is none. It has to be there.”
Baizik laughed meaningfully. Raising his hand, spreading his fingers and patting my head, Bai Zyke said to Leopold.
“Isn’t this in your head, Your Highness?”
If that’s necessary, I don’t know why, but you’ll have to compensate for it.
Baijik said that and laughed again.
