When Dio came back to Zveit and the others, all the students had just received word of the winter vacation, and they were all hurriedly getting ready to leave.
　No, the season had changed, so it was now spring break.
　Naturally, the researchers of the Mage Research Department, where Croisus, Celestina, and the rest of the knights of the guard were confused, and their plans had to be drastically changed, and they were shouting abuse.
　However, this is of no concern to the students.
　The vacations are a time for students to go home to their families, and they make plans with their friends looking forward to this day. The frustration over the slow arrival of the news made the preparations to go home even more hectic.

"Let's go to the spa!
"Huh?

　In the midst of this, Zveit and his bodyguard, Elomra, raised their dumb voices at Deeo's words, which came out suddenly and without warning or context.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

"Dio ......, is that for guys...?
I've got a bad feeling about this. ...... Do you have a thing for that?　
Why? Why?　Why does everyone keep talking about it?　I'm normal!
I'm normal!" "Is someone telling you that?

　In response to Zveit and Elomra's question, Day-O denied it completely with a tremendous swordsmanship.
　I'm sure they don't think that I was suspected of being a man until a while ago.
　It was just the wrong time to ask.

Ms. Misaka gave me a ticket to the hot springs in Rizagur: ....... I only invited Zveit and his friends because I didn't want to go alone!　I'm not into that kind of stuff!　It's the truth!
All right, all right. But I'm afraid Miska's not the only one with a ...... secret plan.
But you know what, comrade? You're going on winter break soon, right?　It's a good idea to take a trip before you go back to your parents' house.　I'd like to go to a hot spring myself.
That's right. ....... You'll be able to get a lot more than just a pair of shoes.

　Zveit was bothered by the fact that Miska had given him a ticket to stay at the hot springs.
　As far as he knew, Miska was not the kind of woman who would give such a gift. In fact, it would be more appropriate to suspect that there was some ulterior motive.
Rather, her character is far from benevolent.
　She believes that her grandfather Creston is behind it.
　After all, it is Creston who hires her, not her father, Delsacis. That alone was enough to make her suspicious.

"Grandfather ......, you're not going to use this as an opportunity to eliminate Dio, are you?

　It's quite conceivable, but there's no way he could have known that Miska had decided to do this on her own, and Zveit was plagued by unconfirmed suspicions.

"Dio, what else did Miska say to you?
"Hmm?　I won a hotel ticket in a raffle, but he gave it to me because he didn't want me to use it.
I see. ...... So you're here for Celestina. You're using me as bait, aren't you?
That's great!　It's true that Zveit can be a good conversation starter. I'm in a difficult position.
I'm in a difficult position too!　I don't want to see you killed at the hands of your own grandfather!

　I don't want to see you killed at the hands of my own grandfather!" The main concern was the life of his best friend.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　In fact, because Zveit is not actively involved, Dio tends to be somewhat out of control.
If things continue as they are, Dio will be DEATH by Creston's hands without anyone knowing. The heart of a friend, the heart of a friend is unknown.

"Hey, Comrade ......, is your grandfather really such a horrible person?
"Well, the only thing that's unusual about ...... Celestina is that she's not. If you're not careful, you could end up with Dio's family.
Wow, ...... that guy is sick. I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out. I don't think Dio is such a bad guy.　He's a good guy. I don't know.
"Good guy or bad guy, any man who gets close to Celestina is an enemy to Grandfather. It's no wonder he's still alive today. ......
I'm sure you're not the only one.
Not too long ago, I respected him too. ....... But let's just say I've been thinking a lot about family relationships lately. ......

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.
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　Until now, Zveit had only known Creston as a nobleman, and had never witnessed his doting love for Celestina until recently.
　It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a problem with this.

"Lately, ...... I've been seeing things I never wanted to know about reality. When I think about it again, my family seems weird. ......
"Oh, stay strong, comrade. I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you.　If so, why don't you just learn what you think is excellent?
Sorry, ....... I can't help but wonder about my family relationships, because I feel like my neighborhood has been spiraling out of control lately. ......
You're troubled because you've discovered the true nature of your family. ....... I don't know what to say to comfort you. Stay strong.


I'll take that as a sign of appreciation. ......
Comrade's family, I've heard a lot about them through rumors. ....... When you know the facts, it's definitely strange. In summary, ......

　Elomra succinctly summarizes and lays out the information he knows.

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　father delsacis .
　I'm not sure what you're doing behind the scenes.
　He is an outlaw who has no idea what he is doing behind the scenes.

　His brother, Croisus.
　A mad quest for knowledge of magic. He's a troublemaker who gets everyone into trouble.

　His sister, Celestina.
　She's a brilliant woman with a blossoming talent, but she's also a bit of a corrupt woman.
　With Miska's help, she publishes a book on this subject and makes a successful debut as an author.
　She is the richest of the siblings.
　She is the richest of the siblings.

　Grandfather Creston.
　He is a famous mage who is well known in other countries, but he loves his grandchildren to an unusual degree.
　He is a pervert who works behind the scenes for Celestina's sake.

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　I'm not sure what to make of this.
　In the past, the annual income of the aristocracy was fixed and equalized, and they had to live within the budget. Tax money cannot be wasted.
　This means that those who have Creston's blood in their veins have extraordinary talents, but Zveit is certainly the only one who falls outside of this framework.

"In this way, the bloodline of comrades is amazing .......
"Wait, Elomra!　I've never heard of Celestina making her debut as a writer!
No, I just found out about it myself. Ms. Miska asked your sister, "Do you have the manuscript yet?　There are only three days left until the deadline.　I happened to see her saying to your sister, 'I've been getting a lot of fan letters from readers saying they can't stop thinking about the connection between the main character and the male sub-character in the previous work.
That doesn't necessarily mean it's a book of that type. The protagonist might be a woman. ......
I was curious, so I listened to it, but it seems that the main character's name is Fred. The main character's name is Fred. ....... I'm not sure what to make of that.　That's obviously the type.
Seriously? ....... When did he become corrupt?
I wouldn't know.

　I'm not sure if I'll ever know." Zveit thought Celestina was the only sane one, but the reality was brutal.
　It seemed to be the tendency of the Duchess of Solstice's bloodline to go against the grain of expectations.
　Zveit was stunned by this fact.

"...... Dio, do you accept ...... this fact?

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　He was sitting with his knees crossed, mumbling something in the corner of the room, and if you peeked behind Dio, you would see that he was emotionless, trying desperately to convince himself of a convenient reality. This is really bad.

It's a lie. ...... I don't believe it. This is some kind of conspiracy. ......... Yes, it must be a trap by the former Duke of Creston to tear me away from her. Yes, of course it is. ............
Apparently, Dio already knew the truth. What are you going to do?　Comrade ......
I don't know what to do. I don't even know if I can ask for love advice. I'm not sure what to do.　How can I know the subtleties of a woman's heart?
"Well, it's just a hobby. It's a hobby. If you poke it too hard, you might end up destroying yourself.

　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on. But there is no point in denying it.
　If he were to question her about it and tell her to stop, his position and impression of her would become worse.
　Since he is only an acquaintance, there is a high possibility that he will not like me if I do something unnecessary here. However, this is also a blessing for Zveit.
　After all, his best friend was in danger of being exterminated by his grandfather. If he could just give up now, he would have the advantage of not having to worry about anything in the future.

Oh, ......, what am I going to do, .........?
You're struggling between friendship and family. You're struggling with friendship and family. ...... I'll take care of it.
Elomura!　Can you do that?
I'm sure you're not the only one. You don't want him to become a stalker, do you?　Dio's guys have a tendency to be clingy.
I'm not sure what to do. I'm sure you'll agree.
...... I'll take care of it.

　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it.
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"What the f*ck?



　With a thud, Dio naturally slammed his face into the wall.
　Elomra grabbed him by the collar and forced him to turn his head to look at her, as he crouched with his hands over his face in pain. It was pretty rough.

Admit it, Dio: ....... You live in a rotten world, Tina.
"No, I'm not!　This is a dream. How could an angel like her be interested in a rotten world?
Don't have illusions, face the reality!　It's not that I don't like it, but it's not that I don't like it.
Stop it!　No!　This is a trap of some kind. -------!
Don't run away!
"Gap!

　Elomura slapped Deo on the cheek.
　He had a manly look on his face at that time.

"How long do you think you can keep screaming?　You're a rotten girl, stop turning your back on reality!
Stop it, -----!　I don't want to hear it!
No, listen!　It's certainly not a hobby to be admired. But her books have received a certain amount of acclaim and are now bestsellers. But her books have received a certain amount of praise and are now best sellers. It is something that everyone can appreciate and there is a certain literary quality to it. You can find a lot of people who are interested in this kind of thing.　I'm not sure what to make of that.　I'm not sure what to make of that.　Isn't that the same as imposing your ideals on her and denying her entire personality?　That's arrogance!
!

　A bolt of lightning struck Dio's back.
　Yes, it's true that Celestina's taste is not the most admirable.
　But even if she had flaws and hobbies that people rejected, it was only one aspect of her. Even the best of people have flaws.
　Each person has their own personality, and depending on their personality and sensitivity, their tastes and hobbies are divided into various categories. That is society.
　There is no right for others to deny individual tastes, and it is nothing but arrogance to try to differentiate them. Eromura's passionate words shocked Dio.

"Did I deny ...... her?
I'm sure you'll agree that it's a great idea. But there is no way that Dio has the right to infringe on what Tina is enjoying.
...... It's true that I may have only seen her beautiful side. Maybe I had too high an ideal image of her. ......
I'm sure you're not the only one.　I'm a guy too, so I know how you feel. But if you really like someone, you should accept both their good and bad sides.
I was wrong, Elomra. ....... Yes, the future will be full of happiness only if you accept and love everything about her. ....... And yet I am ......

　Regardless of the pros and cons of Celestina's hobby, you're forgetting that before that, Dio and her relationship still remain parallel. It's not a lovey-dovey relationship yet.
　But the two of them are so self-indulgent that they are oblivious to this reality.

That's right!　I should accept ...... instead of continuing to deny it, and overcome this obstacle to achieve a glorious and happy world with her!　Thank you, Elomra. Thank you, Eromura. I'm awake now.
"Well, love is a battle. Well, love is a battle and you have to be more tolerant of the one you love.

　Elomra, without a girlfriend, nodded contentedly, crossing his arms pompously.

No, before that, you and Celestina still haven't made any progress. I think you'll be happier if you do. ......

　As Zveit muttered, Dio will now be more and more exposed to the clutches of Creston. It's great to fall in love with someone for real, but at this point the relationship between Dio and Celestina is unchanged. They are, in a word, strangers.
　And now they have to take an unnecessary risk again. In other words, Elomura has taken an unnecessary risk.

"...... Elomura. What are you trying to do? It would have been easier if you had just given up.
No, you know, people's love lives make you want to cheer them on.
I appreciate the sentiment, but aren't you forgetting that Dio's life is in danger?　If the Dark Side makes a direct move, Dio will be floating in the Auras in three days.
"It's better than being depressed and depressing, right?　Well, she's a duchess, how can she marry Dio, a civilian?

　When it came to Celestina, Dio was so annoying that they were both fed up with him.
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　Even if she is not recognized as a member of the duke's family, her bloodline is undoubtedly direct from the royal family, and her future partner will be someone of appropriate status.
　Either way, she and Dio would never be together. Eromura did not incite him without thinking.



"That's true, but ....... When I look at Dio, I feel like he's going to rip off the position with his guts. ......
I'm sure you're not the only one. I'm sure you're not the only one.
Well, that's one thing. I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
"Hmm?　It's been quite a while, but have I ever said it in front of you two?　Well, my name is Eromura, but it's ..........
What the hell is ......?

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.

"What's ...... so scary, Dio .........?
Why ...... does Celestina remember Elomura's name?
No, I often see them in the library when they're in class and can't be escorted, and occasionally Ms. Mischa asks me to escort them for her, so ...... I have a natural opportunity to remember.
Are you ...... aiming at me?
I'm sure you're not the only one.　It reminds me of some bishop. .........

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
　I'm not sure what to make of it.
　I'm not sure what to make of this.

I'm not sure what to make of that.　He even wants to get his hands on Ans. He's perverted enough to tell you to go for it.
That means you're on the defensive too, Celestina!
You're being rude, comrade!　It's counterproductive!　You're throwing gunpowder into the fire!

　A hint of danger emanated from Dio.
　And then, dazedly, he walked over to his table, picked up a paper knife and turned to Elomra.

Hehehe ...... I hope every man who gets close to Celestina-san dies~~~
It's the same as the thoughts of a stalker.　I'm not going to be able to do that.
I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.　I think it's a good opportunity to let her know how serious I am about her,.......

　I'm not sure why Dio's point of view was also directed at Zveit.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. In contrast, Zveit and the others backed away from him because he was so powerful.

"Hey, Dio, ...... calm down, .......
I'm calm, Zveit. ....... I'm calm, Zveit. ...... But you're wrong, too. ...... I know you're trying to get her away from me. ......
You can't pull her away from me, you're not even friends or lovers yet. ......
"Elomra, you're too dangerous. The fewer obstacles you have to overcome to get to her, the better. .........
You'll understand ......... when you talk to her.
"No questions asked. ...... Dio, target destroyed.

　He was out of control.
　He turned his overflowing love into murderous intent. .......


I'll be back.


　--Callan!　Callan!　Callan!

Congratulations!　First prize, a three-day, two-night stay for two at Rizaguru Hot Springs.
".........

　Jhanet, who won a lucky draw at a shopping mall in the city of Santor, was bewildered when she suddenly hit the jackpot.
　The ticket was given to him by chance when he was shopping for food, and he tried it only once without thinking, but the result was unexpected even for him.
　It's not that I was expecting to win anything, but I would have preferred a second prize sword [Zweihander] or a third prize [Advanced Potion Assortment Set].

I'm not sure what to make of that.　I'd rather have that one.
I'm sorry, but both of those have already been won. You can't change it now.
"Oh yeah, .......

　I'm happy that I won the tickets, but the problem is that it's for two people only.
　It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a problem with this.
　Also, the tickets had an expiration date, so it would be a waste if they didn't use them, but they didn't want to get into a dispute over who would go.

"What are you going to do?
"I'm not going, you know.　If I'm going to the hot springs, I'm going with my lovely darlings.
Well, I'm sure Lena will. ......
Lena, ....... I don't think I can either. I don't think I can either. Johnny and his friends have asked me to lead them on a hunting trip outside the city.
Iris too? ...... This expires this month, it seems. ......



　Both Iris and Lena were booked up.
　This meant that I would have to go to the hot springs alone, but I felt lonely doing so.
　I didn't like the idea of a heartbreak trip.

"Well, why don't you go with your uncle then?
"Iris?
Oh, that's a good idea. Since you have feelings for Mr. Xelloss, why don't you go with him as if you were on a honeymoon?
"Here, here, here, a honeymoon?

　I'm sure you're aware that you're suffering from love syndrome.
　He is aware that he has developed a love syndrome, a phenomenon in which his instincts are seeking a compatible opposite s*x, and there is no medicine to fix it.
　However, Janae is a pure maiden inside, and she feels uncomfortable taking a premarital trip without going through the steps of dating.

There's no way you can do that!
"Why not?　You're in heat, aren't you, Janae?　You're in heat, aren't you? You and my uncle are compatible, so why don't you just go for it?
Don't say "in heat"!
Hey, I've been thinking about this for a while: ....... I've been thinking about this for a while, and I've always wondered why Janae tries to keep her distance from men as old as Xelloss.　Is there some kind of trauma?
"......... Ugh.

　Lena's words choked Janae.
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So ...... I can guess what it is, but I'd rather not say.
I hate how perceptive you are, Lena. ......
What?　What?
The less Iris knows, the better. It's not my place to touch people's privacy, and it's not my place to step in without their permission.
That means you know about it, right, Lena?　Am I that nibbly?
"Only that it's your problem, Janae. That's why we should keep a warm eye on her. We'll see how far you and Mr. Xelloss get along.
So that's where we're going ....... What should I do with these tickets? Should I give it to the head priest? ......

　A hotel ticket to a hot spring with nowhere to go.
　I'm not sure what to do with it. You should go with a man you like. Then go be a woman. Ahahahaha! I felt like I was being told.
　The chief priest, who lives in a way that insults faith in God, is a man who cares for the children he has raised in a strange way. He is also very concerned about Janae and Luceris, who are still unmarried.
　I appreciate his kindness in wanting the orphans to find happiness, but I am fed up with his boldness in asking them to enter into a relationship without taking any steps.
It's better than the caring aunt who arranges matchmaking. .......

I'm really not sure what to do. ......

　Looking at the accommodation ticket in his hand, he let out a deep sigh.


I'm not sure what to say.


　The Duchess of Solistea has a number of noble families that support her.
　The Viscount Elwell is one of those families.
　However, Eduardo, who was also the head of the Viscount family, had already died in the defeat of bandits, and his wife, Marguerite de Elwell, was currently running the estate as acting head.
　She is the direct descendant of the Viscount Elwell family, although her late husband, Eduardo, succeeded her as his adopted son-in-law.

　She learned how to run the estate from her father and supported him from behind the scenes until her husband died, so she doesn't have much of a problem, but what concerns her now is her daughter, Christine.
　Christine was born as the third daughter of the Elwell family, but the older two have already married into other families, and she will be the heir to the Elwell family.
　Christine is aware of this and studies hard, and also spends her time training as a knight with a sword. But to be honest, as a mother, it's hard to watch my daughter at her age being overwhelmed by her duties.
　I would like to give her a break somewhere, but Christine's overly serious nature stubbornly refuses to do so.
　You can find a lot of people who are interested in this kind of thing.

I'm not sure what to do,.......
Hmm ...... you need to force her to rest. It's good that you're so serious, but if you keep this up, you'll get overwhelmed and go under.
"You think so, don't you?　Sirgus.
Yes. A girl her age should be allowed to have a little fun, but ...... you seem to be pushing yourself a little too hard. I think we should force her to take a vacation.

[Sergus Cephon].
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　He was a tall, muscular old man, nearly two meters tall.
　This old man is a man who has always been uninhibited and has no desire to serve anyone, but he is currently tutoring Christine at the Elwell household.
　The reason why she is tutoring for a noble family is simply to earn her living expenses.

　Christine was thought to have no aptitude for magic, but when she returned from the village of Arhan, she was somehow able to use magic, and a teacher to teach her magic was urgently needed.


　And Clintin learns the art of magic so quickly that an ordinary mage would soon run out of things to teach him. Therefore, someone with a certain amount of experience was needed.
　The interest of the Viscount family, who needed a mage to educate their successor, and the famous mage, who had no money for living expenses, coincided, and this is how it is now.

If this is the case, I should have enrolled him in the Istor Academy of Magic.
No, you couldn't use magic at that point, could you?　You couldn't use magic at that time. I think it's a good thing you didn't go there.
"But you don't even have any friends your own age.　That's just too sad.
You're a loner. ...... That's tough.

　In the event that you've got a lot of money to spend, you'll be able to take advantage of it.
　However, up until six months ago, she was being mistreated and was considering expelling herself from the school. I read in a letter that Urna has become friends with the grandson of the former Duke of Creston, her former rival and friend, and is now enjoying her life at the academy.
　Friends are an essential part of life, and I'm very glad that Urna has made friends, but Christine has not.

You can't make friends, but I think you can relax, don't you?
What are you going to do?
You've been hearing a lot about it lately. You've heard a lot about the hot springs in the neighboring countries.
So you're taking a break from your training in the name of relaxation?
Yes. And the orichalcum she brought back from Arhan. We haven't been able to forge a sword yet because there are no craftsmen who can. I've heard there are dwarves in Rizaghul, and it would be a good idea to find one. I'm going to rest my bones, and she won't mind.
"Excellent idea. "Excellent idea, Lord Sergus.　Then let's make the arrangements.

　Marguerite rang the bell on the desk and called the butler, who enthusiastically instructed her to arrange a trip to the hot springs.
　Unaware of her mother's concern, Christine continues her sword training outside the window.