Chapter 25

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twenty five. counterattack ready

 After preparing a change of clothes for Miss Ulysse and taking her home, I was depressed while holding a glass rabbit in my dark room.
 I know that Elizabeth is trying to avoid Miss Ulysses. Even when she encounters it out of necessity, Elizabeth chooses the most peaceful way to settle things. And it was precisely because she believed in me that she entrusted Miss Ulysse to me.
 Elizabeth trusts me.
 …But I don’t get jealous.
 
"Aaaaa~~~~"
 
 Thighs roll around on the bed.
 The reason I turn off the lights is because I don't want to be seen in the portrait of Elizabeth in my room. Elizabeth admired her smile and looked down at me with the expression of a holy mother who forgives everything, but today she didn't seem happy to be forgiven.
 
“But Elizabeth gave me a matching rabbit.
 
 Yeah, it's futile.
 Harold and Raphael found it strange, but I think that if you were engaged to someone you had a crush on for half of your life, it would usually make things worse.
 No, but there is no progress if you are depressed all the time. By brilliantly solving this case, Elizabeth's affection for her will increase and her fiancé's sense of distance within her school will win.
 
"Good"
 
 He clenched his fists and stood up. Turn on the lights and look up at Elizabeth's portrait.
 
"Liza, I'm a man worthy of you――"
 
 con con con con.
 
“Your Highness, this is an urgent meeting.”
"No, it's going to happen!!"
 
 Just when I was about to finish, I was called by Harold, and while I was surprised, I made a mistake in my reply. When he was called out to me, he was like, "Hey, it's going to happen."
 But Harold said nothing.
 A sharp voice followed, as if he couldn't get into such a thing.
 
"Domenick seems to have found a clue."
 
 
***
 
 
 In the hall, Domenick-dono and Raphael were in front of me and Harold.
 Next to Domenic-dono, who bowed sharply with his muscular body, Raphael also bowed to the outside.
 
"I would like to express my sincere apologies. We have discovered a magician with the protection of <Charm>. It turns out that the magic circle was also carved by that person."
 
 As soon as I returned to my posture, Domenick-dono opened the fire as if unnecessary preamble was unnecessary.
 
“That person is currently under house arrest at the Duke of Dorroid together with her sister.
"Thank you for your hard work. If we can protect them, it will be the best proof that the Duke of Dorroid is involved in this matter."
 
 It's not that strange for a duke house to enclose a wizard. But if her sister is locked up with her and not let out, that's a different story.
 
“I will offer my father a reduced sentence in exchange for testimony.
"Yes, I can't help it."
"Are they still alive?"
“Yes.
"Or, it's insurance in case the magic stone comes to light."
 
 If you take your sister hostage and have the wizard testify that "it was the Norden family's instructions," Mr. Zachary, who has a purchase record, will not be able to prove his innocence.
 they have value. For the sake of the pretext of protecting them, they should not be harmed.
 
“I also heard that Miss Ulysse handed over a magic stone to a man who looked like Lars. Right now, Miss Ulysse doesn’t doubt me… but the question is whether she will honestly testify in court. ”
 
 I shrug my shoulders.
 I don't think I'll be able to quietly start testifying after being told that the whole thing was set up.
 Lars also said that he was not involved in the academy during this period, so he took a precautionary measure by taking a leave of absence.
 What should I do…….
 
"Okay, let's send out soldiers. Protect the wizard and sister, and threaten Lars to vomit everything."
“Your highness, that is too much of a personal grudge. Or rather, your highness does not have any soldiers that you can directly move yet.
 
 Harold said with a straight face.
 Toddler Highness-chan, when you're older, you're the one who's euphemistically provoked me.
 
"I know. Just kidding."
"I didn't notice that. I apologize for being a servant who lacks a sense of humor."
 
 This time it was a direct instigation.
 
"... Well, if we capture Lars and Miss Ulysse now, the students who are enthusiastic about 'Otsusei' will be even more intrigued."
 
 Force the conversation back to a serious tone.
 Even though Raphael and the others have narrowed the range of influence of "Charm", the children and daughters who are full of curiosity are watching this development with amusement.
 At that time, Miss Ulysse was captured, and Lars, who seemed unrelated, was also captured.
 
“Also, if possible, I would like to hide the existence of magic stones that have the protection of 《Charm》.”
"Exactly. That's too dangerous."
 
 Domenick nodded at my words.
 First-class cursed spells should avoid even touching people's memories. It's most peaceful that it's impossible to use forbidden spells, and that they're just one of the words you learn in magic lectures.
 Lars must face up to be judged for ''the crime of inciting Miss Ulysses and causing confusion''.
 For that purpose, the coming-of-age party approaching in a month is available.
 Lars also attends the custom-made party.
 
 Now that I've come this far, I'll let Lars see through the scenario I've set up.
 
"It's the coming-of-age party in a month. We'll settle things there."
"""will"""
 
 At my words, the three put their hands on their chests and bowed their heads.

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