"Winner, Walth Scythe. !!!!

　Neyer's voice reverberated through the basement a moment later.
　The room was still quiet, but there was only one person running toward me, shouting cheerfully.

"That's great, Walth-Sai!　You're my squire now.

　You are now my squire." The one who was shouting this and heading straight for me was Freya Lundbro, the sister of Seretia.
　I turned to Neya, who seemed to know something, but she did her best to shake her head.
　I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but it's a good idea.

　There was no way to avoid ---- it, so I did as I was told, but ...... I couldn't swallow the situation.
　You can see that the audience, which had been quiet, is becoming agitated, and their voices are gradually becoming louder.

"Your Highness, I think you're being overly playful.

What part of me is too much?　I've already asked your sister's permission.

What's ......?

　I don't understand.
　I don't think Celestia would promise such a thing.
　You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of these in the marketplace.
　Phiel, who was standing next to her, kept her face down and showed no intention of getting involved.

Well, it's hard being a man of color.

"Where did you come from ......?

　It was Ainess who flew over my head, her voice filled with contempt, not compliments or sympathy.

I've been following this girl's back. Well, you've been seducing a lot of girls, haven't you?

What are you talking about?

I don't care. Just answer her.

　Ainez doesn't seem to have any intention of listening to me, so she shuts me down.
　You can't just rely on one-sided information like this, even if you're told to respond.

I'm sorry, but I haven't received any direct orders from Master Seretia, so I cannot give my consent.

　He untied Flare's hand and lowered it to the ground.
　But Flare did not look convinced, her cheeks puffed out like a child.

If you obey me, you'll be out from under your sister's thumb. Next time, you will be mine and work for me.

I said in a calm tone, "If you're right about ----, then there is room for my will to be involved.

　There's no reason for me to obey Flare.
　This could be seen as a way for Celestia to test me.
　Judging by Ainess's attitude, I don't know what I'll be accused of if I make the wrong choice here.

"Why?　If you do what I say, I'll give you better treatment than your sister. How about these terms?

Still, sir. It is my mission and my destiny to protect you, Master Seretia.

　Freya glared at me with tears in her eyes and a regretful expression on her face.
　I'm going to get a grudge from Flare, who is royalty, if I keep this up. .......

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I'm so devoted to you,............, even though I'm a slave, I've fallen in love with you. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a bit of a jerk.

　I'm just a busy girl.
　She doesn't hesitate to ask questions that are difficult to answer.
　I opened my mouth, wondering if there was an appropriate answer to this question.

"You are a wonderful person, Master Ceretia. She cares about her people, her country, and she has a great talent for magic. It is only natural that anyone would be attracted to her. But I'm a slave, and I'd be afraid to ask for your affections.

"Yes, your sister is wonderful. I'm sure you'll be proud of your sister," Flare said with an air of approval, "but I'm still not as good as her, and I need to become a better woman. When the time comes, you will be mine.

We'll think about it when the time comes.

　As Freya turns her back on me and walks down to Le'Veon, Celestia and Pheuel walk towards me.
　I'm not sure what to make of that.

You've won, but you don't look like that.

　You can't make that face when you've won.

It seems that you have responded as expected ----, but when the time comes, Walth may choose Flare.

　Celestia seems to be unhappy, but not angry.
　If anything, she seems to be sulking.

I'm sure you've heard of .......

I can use the wind attribute, so I can at least hear you.

　In the event you're not sure what to do, you'll be able to always ask for help.

It's a joke, of course. I don't want to get in trouble for saying no. It's just another way to lie.

"So that's it!　Walth can read the air, too, can't he?

　This time, he suddenly began to speak quickly, and there was a hint of impatience in his voice.
　It's interesting to watch him change his attitude, but I have no idea why.

The reason for this change in attitude is interesting, but I have no idea why.　You're already ahead of me.

　Inez shouts in Pheuel's ear, loud enough for us to hear.
　I don't even know what she's talking about.

I'm just going to follow Mr. Walth, and I'll spend the rest of my life paying him back.

　In response to Fiel's reply, Ainess begins to make fun of him by hissing.
　It is understandable that you are concerned about the escort slaves because they are directly related to Celestia, but it seems that Fiel is also concerned about who I serve.
　I think it would be better for both of us if I made it clear.

I'm not going to leave, because I'm better suited to be Celestia's bodyguard.



"Yes, yes, of course. I'll do my best too.

　Fei'er smiled an unnatural smile that made her cheeks tighten, and she showed an enthusiasm that was almost faint.
　On the contrary, Seretia spun around and turned away, and said, "Come on, let's go back," with more enthusiasm than usual.

What the heck is this ......?

　In the end, it was a matter of opinion as to how to improve the treatment.
　In the end, I was going to give my opinion on the improvement of treatment, but I missed the timing to do so. .......