chapter 26
26. An unexpected offer.(3)
“I heard from your father. Today, I heard you decided to leave the mansion in preparation for the Mutu Festival?”
“… … yes?”
At those words, the question inadvertently came out of my mouth.
Departure today
Words that really don’t include my doctor anywhere.
Ahh. I decided to leave today.
… … me?
The word “why” came out of my throat in an instant. I barely locked myself in my mouth and looked at my mother first.
But did that alone make me aware of my embarrassing intention?
said the mother, frowning slightly.
“Wasn’t it? no way… … . Did he lie to send you away quickly?”
Yes, there would be no number of cases other than that.
There was no way my mother, who was so worried, would have sent me away so quickly.
If so, that is one reason.
That my father, Aion, worked to get me out as quickly as possible.
Let’s guess, it would be like this.
After roughly finishing the operation to expel me, I told my mother that I was going out of my own will.
After hearing that, my mother visited my room before my father had time to speak with me.
This is your chance.
I can’t say I won’t go out at all, but… … .
At least you won’t be kicked out right away.
It was only yesterday that I had a discussion about going to the Mutu Festival.
day. just one day
No matter how much you wanted to let me go, did a day make sense?
It’s not a simple trip, and you’ll have to go outside for quite a while until the Mutuje is over.
Within the family, there is only one person who can stop the head of Aion, who has the same mighty power.
the one in front of my eyes.
The mistress of the Duke of Reinhardt, and the wife of the Duke of Aion.
Lianna Reinhardt.
Because my mother was the one who cared even for Cale, who was a fool.
I had no idea how angry I would be if I found out he was trying to get me out quickly.
One thing is for sure, it won’t come off easily.
I was a little sorry though.
Anyway, shouldn’t I have to earn a week?
While I was trying to speak honestly.
Suddenly, an open door caught my eye.
The last person to enter was Liana Reinhardt. ie mother.
The Duchess is a very aristocratic person.
He couldn’t have made the basic mistake of forgetting to close the door after coming in.
then… … .
rattle.
My body froze as my eyes met those ominous red eyes through the slightly opened door.
what was reflected there.
Red eyes almost the same as when I look in the mirror.
“Ah, ah. no. new year… … I didn’t know my mother would find out so quickly. He was very worried about me, so I was planning on leaving as soon as possible, but I was surprised to find out.”
quick attitude change.
Excuses based on survival instinct came out like rapid fire.
“… … so?”
“yes. Sure.”
“hmm. If you are, then so be it… … .”
It’s strangely suspicious, but it’s a tone that says it can’t be helped.
Soon after, the Duchess smiled bitterly, and I tried to avoid her eyes.
I wonder how many people in this mansion have such deep red eyes.
no.
How many people can secretly shed that level of energy so that ordinary people cannot even detect it?
That’s because I knew it without thinking too much about it.
The moment you tell the truth, it’s heartfelt confrontation.
Even though I couldn’t hear a word at all, I felt like I heard such a voice.
Seeing that he came in such a hurry, it seems that Aion came without a chance to stop it.
As expected, one of the executives is the one who is awesome.
To the point where even the best sword master in the empire was at a loss.
“Are you ready? Funds, escorts or something.”
… … That’s a good excuse.
After hearing the Duchess’s words, I thought to myself.
After all, he is an aristocrat of the empire.
It was only natural that thorough preparations were needed to prepare for the nobility’s outing.
If you forgot and didn’t prepare here, you could earn a week or so somehow.
A week is too much of my hopes.
At least you can avoid getting kicked out today.
Well, there was a record of going to the Mage Tower after beating all those things.
Without direct friction with Aion.
At this rate, he had found an excuse to join the family peacefully.
Big hum.
After clearing my voice, I spoke in the tone that was as disrespectful as possible.
“… … That is, in fact, I haven’t prepared properly yet. I don’t know what to prepare first and just get excited about it.”
“this. Then leave the matter to this mother. I will prepare the safest way to travel in the Empire.”
flinch.
It was only then that I realized that this wasn’t a very good choice either.
I can definitely buy some time though.
… … After making a foolish joke, the filthy and troublesome escort troops came to follow.
In particular, looking at the current momentum, even dozens of the elite of the White Lion Knights seemed to be attached.
It is unreasonably burdensome.
The White Lion Knights are the symbol of the ducal family.
It would be absurd to recruit dozens of such knights with only one escort.
If it was the woman in front of me, it didn’t seem like it would be impossible.
While I was thinking so.
The relief pitcher who appeared out of nowhere was truly unexpected.
“I’ve already thoroughly prepared for that, so there’s no need to worry.”
“… … Aion?”
As if now is the right time, a middle-aged man with red hair opens the door and walks in.
It was a really unexpected help.
Let alone help, I thought the body was eager to expel me.
Aion shrugged, as if to offer help I didn’t mention.
“I’m thinking of attaching Lord Dagnes of the White Lion Knights. We have enough money.”
Sir Dagnes.
It’s just the level of escort manpower I was thinking of.
He is also a person who has his own sprouts.
He is also an outstanding knight, next to the captain and vice-captain.
There is nothing bad about being a knight, except for being a bit naive.
“… … Aren’t there too few escorts?”
“Well, if it were originally, I would have said less. Cale can take care of my business now. Trust me this time.”
It’s called Nice Assist.
for a moment. I thought about it for a very short while. My expression became strange when I heard Aion continue to speak.
uh, but
if it goes like this… … ?
Wouldn’t there be no excuses to remain at home somehow?
“okay. Kale. Now that we are ready, all we have to do is get out.”
A more friendly tone.
Then, when I heard those words, I put on an expression that I had suffered.
… … this human.
I didn’t come to help, I came to get rid of it for sure.
that last word.
I was kicked out of the duchy.
As a party, only Dagnes and Ciela were attached.
* * *
After Cale leaves the mansion.
A man who quietly came to the housekeeper’s office asked Aion.
“My lord. Are you going to tail me?”
“Are you tailing me?”
Chief Albert.
Hearing his question, Duke Aion tilted his head.
The expression of not being able to understand the truth.
But Albert knew he couldn’t have really misunderstood.
Duke of Aion.
The man he served as his lord was a very quick-witted man.
Although it is a flaw that his playfulness has not diminished even in his later years.
Albert, barely holding back a sigh, kindly asked.
“… … You did not send Master Cale alone. Are you really going to send Master Cale to such an important event and not attach any sources?”
Prince Kayle already had a history of visiting the Mage Tower without proper supervision.
However, it was because Kayle moved quite quickly, and the Mage Tower was a place where there was no great danger.
Because the magic tower is quite a closed place.
Even if I committed evil deeds, I didn’t think it would be publicized.
However, Mutuje was different.
A festival held in the capital, attended by people from all over the world.
Of course, strong people who have a solid social standing usually do not participate directly.
Even so, it was only natural that their eyes would turn to Mutuje.
Usually, the winner of the Mutou Festival is the one with the highest chance of becoming the strongest of that generation.
Powerless strength was an object of reverence, but it also symbolized honor and honor.
Is it really right to send such a troublemaker without proper monitoring while being caught in such a huge plate?
After all, Cale is a member of the Reinhardt family.
If he was criticized, it would be no different than the entire Duke of Reinhardt being cursed at.
“hmm. Do you think that Duke Reinhardt’s family will be swayed by such a scandal?”
“… … Isn’t that what you mean? At the very least, if an accident occurs, it can be cleaned up. They are saying that we should put on surveillance.”
In particular, I heard a few stories about practicing swordsmanship these days.
In other words, only a few times.
Not months or years, but only a few weeks.
However, Mutuje was a competition for those who had trained in martial arts for at least a few years, maybe a decade or more.
What if you drop out of the competition early?
No, realistically, there is a high probability that you will be eliminated early.
No matter how quiet these days… … With that beggarly personality, can you stay still?
“Isn’t it said that it hurts less when you know how to beat and get hit?”
“Ah, if you’re going to attach surveillance for that reason, there’s no need. Even if you don’t have to put on that kind of surveillance anyway, if you’re the winner, you’ll hear the news.”
“… … yes?”
Albert tilted his head as if he didn’t understand what he said.
Aion only spoke again in a confident tone.
“There’s no way you won’t hear the news about the winner of the Mutou Festival, right?”
I didn’t hear it wrong.
Aion was talking about the victory of Mutou Festival.
Not through the preliminaries, not into the finals.
The victory of the martial arts.
“… … Head of household, do you really think Prince Cale will win? In Mutuje?”
“May or may not. But nothing will be impossible.”
Deep confidence in Cale’s skills.
Hearing this, Albert felt a moment of fainting.
Is this the Duke of Lionheart?
Why, Aion, that man… … .
‘… … Has my son become an idiot?’
Didn’t the head of the household become strange at the end of his son’s messing around?
Albert, rather disrespectfully, had to doubt it for a while in silence.