Chapter 24

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twenty four. Ulysses' Trap Part 2

 The next week, when I went to the west school building's garden at the appointed time, Miss Ulysse was already waiting for me.
 The trees in the garden are pruned into a round shape, and the fountain in the central pond creates a rainbow with splashes. It's a beautiful sight, but to me it's unbearable.
 Just in case Miss Ulysse doesn't hug me, I keep a sufficient distance and stop my feet.

"Hi"
“Good evening, Your Highness Vincent.
"I'm sorry. I'm busy."
 
 Therefore, the names are omitted below. And don't prick your lips.
 I swallowed my true feelings that there was no reason for me to want to meet carelessly other than that because I had another appointment.
 I've been avoiding Miss Ulysses for the past week. She hid in Harold's shadow even when she moved to the classroom, so when she stayed after school, she summoned Miss Ulysse's natural enemy, Raphael, to stay with her.
 Even so, when I thought about this day today, my stomach was squeezed by a gloomy thought. Don't bother to approach me.
 
 I'm already nervous and anxious, and my stomach is about to turn over. I have heartburn-like symptoms even though I hardly eat lunch.
 It's not because I'm mentally weak, but because I know Miss Ulysse will target Elizabeth.
 If something happens, I have to help Miss Ulysse, not Elizabeth. Otherwise, there will be discrepancies with the scenario. The thought of it makes him… vomiting.
 
"Ah"
 
 Miss Ulysses raised her voice. She was lured in and when I looked up, I saw several young ladies walking from the central school building.
 The one in the center is, without a doubt, Elizabeth. Beside her is Miss Margaret.
 The other side also noticed Miss Ulysses. Tension runs through the faces of the daughters, including Miss Margaret.
 Only Elizabeth, however, remained smiling softly.
 
"See you"
 
 Hey, what are you doing?
 For some reason, Miss Ulysse approaches Elizabeth and the others with a leisurely step. As she pinched the hem of her skirt and bowed, she spoke to Elizabeth.
 A young lady tried to stop it, but Elizabeth raised her hand to stop it. At times like this, it's hard to have an escort who doesn't say she's an escort.
 After reluctantly nodding, Elizabeth and Miss Ulysse leave.
 After moving to the side of the pond, the two talked about something for a while. I can't hear you. Since Miss Margaret is staring at her with a demonic expression, it seems that even the remaining young ladies don't know what's going on.
 Elizabeth tilts her head in embarrassment. She doesn't speak much, and it seems that Miss Ulysse does most of the talking.
 --When.
 
 Elizabeth stretched out her hand towards Miss Ulysses.
 It was a slow movement, and I didn't feel any danger, but--.
 
"Kyaaaa!!!"
 
 Miss Ulysse let out a flashy scream and staggered towards the edge of the pond.
 
"!?"
 
 It took everyone's breath away--in the sense of 'What are you doing?
 The pond is artificial and shallow. It was clear that Miss Ulysses had fallen herself. Even though some people, including me, had an exasperated expression on their faces, there was no one to worry about.
 
 However, the situation changes completely in the next moment.
 
"Caution!"
 
 Along with that voice, Elizabeth grabbed Miss Ulysse's hand.
 However, it is not enough to support Miss Ulysse, who is going to knock down her body, and Elizabeth loses her balance as well.
 
"Elizabeth!!"
"Elizabeth!!"
 
 The ladies immediately run away. But of course there is no time.
 I immediately reached out my hand. His mouth was spinning spells before he could think.
 
"Wind, draw meGrabit Windia! ”
 
 Magic power runs through the body along with the chanting of the spell, and a layer of compressed air bursts out from the palm.
 It becomes wind and wraps around Elizabeth's slanted body. Her softly Elizabeth's toes leave the ground and she immediately lands without losing her balance. Her dress is spotless and unblemished.
 However, Elizabeth had a sorrowful look on her face with her eyebrows raised.
 Ahead of my line of sight was my right hand, which had been emptied by the wind.
 
"--Ah"
 
 Bash - Hmm! ! !
 As soon as I thought it was over, Miss Ulysse fell into the pond with a flashy sound.
 Once Elizabeth supported her and then let go of her, her center of gravity collapsed, and Miss Ulysse, who would probably have been submerged in water up to her waist, was soaked all over her body.
 
 ……I did it.
 Miss Margaret, don't give me a thumbs up. If Harold is there, I'll definitely get a warning that it's disrespectful.
 When I was stunned, Elizabeth stretched out her hand towards the pond in front of me, so I started running.
 
“Are you okay, Miss Ulysse!”
 
 As expected, I was able to perform realistically because it was something that I pushed down.
 Control Elizabeth and lend a hand to Miss Ulysses. There is no point in using Elizabeth's magic if she stains Elizabeth's dress that she has taken so much trouble to protect.
 Miss Ulysses had a blank face, but when she saw me, her face lit up.
 She was a commoner-born lower-ranking aristocrat, and was ignorant of magic. She seems to have conveniently interpreted the current situation in her mind as, ''I came to help when Elizabeth pushed me away''.
 Conversely, her track record of divine protection has contained her suspicions. She's a double-edged sword, she sighs to herself.
 
"Thank you, Your Highness... I'm so scared..."
"I'm sorry, it's my fault."
"No, that's..."
 
 Miss Ulysse leans against me with a quick snort. I want to do my best to refuse. With Miss Margaret at the top of the list, the daughters who act as guards stare at me and Miss Ulysse with bloodthirsty eyes. You looked like you did a good job earlier.
 I'm scared too, Miss Ulysses.
 
"I will send Miss Ulysse. I will call Harold. You guys were on your way to the West School, weren't you?
 
 Or rather, please stop looking like you're about to be shot dead.
 After hearing my words, Elizabeth thought for a moment, but bowed her head and returned to the ladies. She scolds them who are arguing about something and takes them to her school building.
 As I saw him off from behind, my face stiffened even as I tried to maintain my composure.
 The eyebrows are close together, and the lips are bent.
 
"Um, Your Highness, I don't mind..."
 
 Misunderstood that she was angry with Elizabeth, Miss Ulysse smiled gently.
 No, you're wrong, Miss Ulysses.
 Even though I said I would call Harold, Elizabeth allowed me and you to be alone. She accepted my offer to take you home. Even though she is my fiancée.
 Even so far, there was not the slightest trace of jealousy on Elizabeth's face. I have no doubt that there is something between me and you.
 If it's a villainess in a novel, it should be a situation where the protagonist is cursed.
 I don't think you know what this means.
 
 Miss Ulysses, you are not being dealt with by Elizabeth.
 ……And I, too, have not been dealt with by Elizabeth…….

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