(MTL) It seems that the fiancée who is in love will be turned into a villainess

Chapter 12

12. Chase the Magic Stone (Front)

“Let’s leave the fun school life with Miss Elizabeth for a while longer.”
　
　After finishing the meal, I was asked to enter the room where I had cleared people, and I was surprised that I had seen through everything.
　At the time I let the attendant back down, I guessed that the incognito date was an excuse, but it was out of consideration for my father that I didn't bring it up at the dining table.
　
"Did you hear me?"
"Well, I also get some information. It seems that the novel will be swung around."
　
　Father's expression only contains teasing and is not tense. Come to think of it, I remembered that I had never seen him stiffen his expression.
　Father nodded and explained the circumstances so far, listening as if he was sinking into a leather chair. A smile appears on the corner of his mouth. It deepened for a moment when she told Miss Ulysse that she was under the protection of her Charm.
　
"- So, I would like to ask Domenick-dono to investigate the magic stone."
"Okay. Rafael must have told you.
"Can you leave this matter to me?"
"That's right... Ask Domenic for instructions on the matter of protection. Because the people involved must be identified and punished. I'll leave the rest to you."
"thank you"
　
　With permission, I deeply bow my head. It means that I will leave the treatment within the academy to him.
　There is an intelligence unit under the direct control of the king, but whether or not they can enter the royal academia is a different story. It will be tough as a student, and even if you enter as a teacher or staff, your range of activities will be considerably restricted. I thought people like us would be easier to move.
　Well, along with that, my father had another thought.
　It's more of a challenge than a permit. The crown prince, he said, try to handle this level on your own.
　
"If Miss Elizabeth is involved, it's even worse. Don't listen to what others say."
"That's right."
"Well, just one thing, pay close attention to it."
　
　My father suddenly became serious and looked up at me. His piercing gaze casts a silent pressure that one wrong step could lead to great chaos.
　Accepting his gaze without flinching, I firmly looked back at my father's blue eyes.
　
"Keep it a secret from Mama."
"... will"
　
　After all, the reason father intentionally stopped the information was to prevent it from being heard by mother.
　I think I share the same opinion as Father about the importance of that point.
　Looking at me who nodded back gravely while keeping our eyes on each other, my father also nodded.
　
　
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"Here are the results of the survey."

　The following weekend, Domenik-dono, who visited my room as a magic tutor, handed me several documents, and I was dumbfounded for a moment.
　It's not like I've forgotten Domenick-dono's appearance, but recently I've been talking to Raphael a lot, so the gap is amazing. She was strangely impressed when she realized that she was a parent and child again.
　The materials held out by his strong arms look like small scraps of paper. ……Domenik-dono looks the exact opposite of Raphael, and although he wears a wizard's robe, his muscular armor protrudes here and there, and on top of that, his face is equipped with thick eyebrows and a royal-style beard. . He looked more like a soldier.
　Remembering last night's dinner, I couldn't help but imagine what the Marshall family's dining table would look like. However, I receive the documents in return.
　
"It was hard work."
　
　Looking down at the paper, the material was an excerpt from the sales record.
　like Raphael saidmagic crystalcrystalis excavated once a year or not. When it comes out to the world, it will liven up the neighborhood. Which shop bought the rough stone? who processed it It is easy to trace them back through past records.
　It is said that the rough stone was purchased by a major processing company, polished and shaped, and then sold to a certain noble.
　What is the name of that nobility?
　
"Earl Zachary Norden..."
　
　Edward's father.
　
"Goodbye"
　
　Domenick-dono replied with a face that looked like he had swallowed a bitter bug.
　What is recorded is until Earl Norden purchased the magic stone. Of course, after that, there is no record of him drawing a magic circle or activating a divine protection. If you apply according to the official procedure, it will be rejected without fail.
　
“We are currently investigating the person who gave the magic stone a divine protection. I heard from Raphael, but there are few workshops that can handle that.
"Yeah, I'm begging you.... But, Mr. Zachary..."
　
　I put my hand on my forehead and sighed.
　Certainly, the head of the family is the successive leader of the Knights, and it is strange that the Earl Norden family, who has a family lineage of the fighting faction, spends a lot of money to purchase magic stones. If you just look at it, you can't help but think that the Norden family is plotting something.
　But isn't it too full of holes that the eldest son of the Norden family was the first to get caught in the first-class forbidden curse protection on the magic stone that had such evidence? In order to escape suspicion, it's a common practice to make a victim out of your family, but...
　When I was deep in thought, Domenick-dono also clouded his face and let out a sigh.
　
“Since my son is close in age to Earl Zachary, I sometimes exchange words with him. …”
“The same goes for me.
　
　The Norden family, who are the commanders of the 1st Order of the Knights, will not gain anything by doing such a big thing and causing confusion around me. It can even be said that it is a minus if you take into account that Edward is soaring.
　in addition.
　
"As the Commander of the Knights, the Earl was present at the meeting between Elizabeth and I. He also taught me swordsmanship when I was young....In other words..."
“Ah, so you know that His Highness is completely in love with the daughter of the Duke of La Montrivre, and that she’s embarrassed.”
"……that's right"
　
　After saying that, Domenic-dono covered his mouth with a haggard face, but I only replied affirmatively.
　It's terribly disappointing to think that people with a family lineage who are vassals who aren't my parents are saying this to me, but when it comes to this, my dark history might be quite useful.
　
"Then I can't make a plan that aims to break the relationship between Your Highness and the fiancé.
"On the contrary, Edward's love rivals are the marquis family. The Norden family is the one who is in trouble."
"I think there's a little more back."
　
　Crossing his strong arms and tilting his thick neck, Domenick stroked his mustache.
　
“Then, Your Highness, what do you think of this idea—”