chapter 17
Episode 17. Mutuje (12)
“Ha ha ha. Isn’t that great?”
The princess was in a really good mood.
Nico, who had defeated himself for the first time, defeated that Hardenberg family’s Prince with a single blow.
For a man like that, defeat shouldn’t be too embarrassing.
On the contrary, it should be praised.
“Yes. That’s right.”
Her only two escort knights answered.
Considering his personality of never saying empty words, it was clear that he also recognized Niko.
“I guess you recognize Nico too?”
“I would like to take them as disciples if possible.”
“Ha ha ha, is that enough?”
“Yes. That’s right.”
The princess had no choice but to lick her tongue.
He knows that this man is the strongest in the Empire.
To the extent that he wants to be accepted as a disciple.
I want a man like that.
I want to put it under myself and roll it like crazy.
I hope Nico thinks only of himself more than anyone else, only for himself, and succeeds because of himself.
“Get him.”
“Okay.”
I have to endure it.
It’s too early to reveal your heart.
First you have to make him crave himself.
Not yet.
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As soon as I got back to the dormitory, I sat down on the bed.
It’s dirty, but mentally I’m a little tired.
“Whoa. It hurts.”
The control was not perfect.
It feels like the muscles in her right hand have been torn apart even though she hasn’t produced even half of her maximum output.
On days like this, when the maximum output is produced, well. That day will be the day I become a one-armed man.
But before that, we need to find a way to properly control it.
Now there are three games left.
One final round, semifinals, and finals remain.
It’s hard to predict who you’ll be playing against, but one thing is for sure.
I will fight my brother in one of my three matches.
The existence that will become the strongest in this damn world.
Even the princess who made me suffer will not fall short of his feet even if that idiot Noah Ben Hardenberg brings all possible monsters.
If it goes well, even the final boss.
If you only look at simple force, that is.
He hasn’t fully developed his talents yet, but he’s still the closest to the strongest.
Let alone a blow like now, it was obvious that he would become a more difficult opponent than the princess.
What. I can’t lose it though.
The preparation is perfect.
Now I’m going to go out and help out with Elias and prepare for tomorrow’s game.
“Mr. Nico.”
“Yes?”
The moment I made the plan, the plan was destroyed.
He was the princess’s attendant.
“The princess….”
“Did you ask me to come now?”
“Yes. That’s right.”
“Ha ha. Let’s go right away.”
If you say that you are preparing again anyway, it’s obvious that you’re going to go right away, so I follow you right away.
Perhaps he wants to ask about the next strategy.
It’s only natural that you’re a little anxious and curious as you have to deal with him somehow.
“Nico. Still, the princess is calling, so why don’t you dress up a bit?”
“Yes??”
“We are here to help.”
I was embarrassed by the attitude of the attendant, which was quite different from yesterday.
You said there was no time for that, and you almost forced yourself to do it. Why today?
“Then I understand with your permission. Come on in!”
At the words of the attendant, women who seemed to be the princess’s maids rushed into the room.
“No. Hey? Teachers?”
“Just dust off, are your clothes ready?”
“What kind of perfume should I use? Channel? Look?”
“No black! You’re not going to the funeral home right now.”
“Oh my God. You haven’t even trimmed your beard, have you?”
“Clean up your eyebrows quickly. Aren’t you too messy?”
“Can’t you hear me? Teachers?”
My words were buried and the maids’ hands were quick.
I even changed my clothes before I could react, and I didn’t even feel ashamed because it was so fast that it was beyond imagination.
I couldn’t help but say this when I looked at myself through the mirror after being the leader for a while.
“This is…. Me?”
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“hahahaha. Now you’re trying to kill me for laughing.”
“…Don’t do it too much.”
The princess who saw me didn’t stop laughing until she shed tears.
It doesn’t look bad to me, but I’m going to laugh like that.
“The ladies-in-waiting were a little too playful. I apologize instead.”
It was only after laughing for a long time that the princess was able to apologize and get to the point.
“By now, Young master must be gnashing his teeth in the hospital bed.”
“That’s right. I won’t just fall for his personality.”
“Surely, they will try to dispose of me.”
“Hmm? Just because you only lost once?”
“Yes. Because I lost once.”
You’re such a sullen bastard.
I wonder if he would try to kill the princess of the empire out of inferiority complex.
“I see.”
“Do you believe me?”
“Why? Is it strange that I believe it?”
“No.”
Of course it’s strange.
The princess, she must have been in love with the eldest son of the Hardenberg family.
That’s why I overreacted like that last time.
Something is out of order.
I still don’t know what it is.
“So. What are you going to do?”
“If I win and receive a knighthood, I intend to go to the south for training.”
“Huh?”
If it was the princess, she would understand if I just said this.
“So you are not too dangerous?”
“It is not dangerous.”
“… I see.”
What. Even if he brings everything he can, he’s not particularly dangerous.
I am not alone, I also take the Schlageter children.
It might not be my turn to step out as long as I’m taking the children.
“Then I will accompany you.”
“…Yes?”
“Did I not hear that? He said he would accompany me too.”
“No.”
“Why not?”
The princess questioned.
“He will notice.”
“It would be the opposite. Isn’t this the best opportunity to deal with the original daughter?”
“It is more likely not to come.”
“Hmm….”
Actually, she knows that if the princess comes along, she will definitely have a better chance.
If you do well, you might even be able to catch the crown prince.
Even if it’s not, the power of the crown prince can be reduced to some extent.
The problem is that we lose the opportunity to test the Schlageter children.
Catching him is enough for now.
Anyway, as time passes, opportunities will follow.
“Okay. Do as you say.”
“Thank you.”
“I’ll get over it at least once.”
“…”
I noticed that I had an ulterior motive.
Is she a princess after all….
“With all the debts piled up like this, can I pay it off later?”
“I will try.”
That was all I could say.
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I was finally released after being swung around for a while.
I can’t even remember how I came to the dormitory.
Ha ha. I can get some rest now….
“Nico.”
“Maya?”
A wild Maya has appeared!
It’s a bit strange to say this.
“What is it? Weren’t you very busy?”
“hehehe. I came to see you in a little while.”
I was very surprised by Maya’s words.
Is that Maya?
“Would you like to come in?”
“Yes!”
Did something good happen?
Oddly enough, Maya seems to be in a good mood.
“The tea is um…. Would coffee be okay?”
“I’m fine with anything!”
As expected, it’s a bit suspicious.
What could make you feel so good? Even in this busy time.
“Nico. Did you go to see Florence after the game by any chance?”
“Ah. Yes. The princess called me.”
“Hmm. Okay.”
It’s not the princess, it’s Florence.
I sometimes forget it, but Maya is also a princess.
Since she is the same age as the princess, it must have been like her friend.
“Nico. If you’re going to stick with her sister, I won’t stop you.”
“… No. Something like that.”
“Hmm? I must have been mistaken.”
It seems like there are a lot of things to be embarrassed about today.
I thought he would have noticed some tidying up, but I never imagined asking him outright.
It’s going to come out someday, but there’s no need to say it right away.
“I think he just looked badly hurt in yesterday’s match.”
“Really?”
Maya didn’t ask anymore.
She doesn’t seem to be digging deep, but until something comes to a conclusion later, she should.
Because I don’t want to fight again after not talking like last time.
“Maybe…. Are you still very sick?”
“hahahaha. It’s okay. Look? There are no wounds now.”
“I’m glad. I was very worried too. Nico.”
“Thank you for your concern. Maya.”
I brought the burnt coffee to Tamaya as we chatted with her.
It is ambiguous to call it coffee simply by adding milk and sugar to black coffee, but it has a good aroma and tastes sweet, so I tend to use it a lot.
“Huh? Is this coffee too hot?”
“Ah…. I added a lot of milk and sugar. Because you seem to like sweet things. Are you not okay?”
Ah. Yes.
People here don’t like eating something in their car.
Especially, he hates sugar to the point of violating his manners, but he made a mistake.
“No! I love sweets! It was because it was delicious.”
“hahahaha. Thank you.”
I’m glad.
If you don’t like it, it probably means that it’s really okay, since Maya’s personality wouldn’t have let her go.
“Nico.”
“Yes Maya.”
“Have I ever told you that I love you?”
I almost spit out all the coffee I was drinking.
While I was flustered and unable to answer, Maya got up from her seat and sneaked up to me.
“I love you. Nico.”
“Ah…. That….”
“I really, really love you.”
“Don’t…. Maya?”
“So…. Can’t you ever look away?”
Maya’s face comes right in front of her eyes.
And those lips….
Page.
“hehehe. I’ll stop here for today. Rest well. Nico”
“…”
After a light kiss on the forehead, Maya disappeared, but I couldn’t move in that position for a while.
My forehead was hot.