The girl in front of me said that Filia was her sister.
　So I had an idea that she was an imperial daughter, however, I didn't understand the point that she was the daughter of the empress.

　Speaking of the seventeenth princess, Iris, she should have appeared as the emperor's namesake at numerous official imperial events.
　Her dainty appearance, which was still in its infancy, made her immensely popular among the people.
　On the contrary, Filia, whose mother's status was not high, was completely unknown and in contrast.

　Normally, I should be on my knees, and I should be thanking Iris as a vassal.
　However, Iris suddenly came at me.

　If I kneel down, there is a possibility that I may be in danger.
　This is not a good situation to be in, as you are displeasing the royal family.

''Your Highness Iris. Why did you raise your sword at me?''

'Because you don't know my name,'

What do you mean by that?

''You are Soron the Magician, aren't you? I've heard that you were kicked out of the Knights of St. Sophia because of your incompetence. And now you have reduced yourself to the tutor of a worthless prince.

　Before I could answer, Iris folded up.

'You are a subject of the empire, and even though you have the status of a chamberlain, it is rude not to know the most noble-born princess. Moreover, I may become emperor one day. Not knowing my name is a mortal sin as a vassal. I have no choice but to be put to death.

　Iris, in her beautiful voice, said something stupid.
　I was beyond dismayed by her argument, and I couldn't help but laugh.

　It's rare to have such a strong sense of status nowadays.
　In the empire, the authority of the emperor is declining, and the division between nobles and commoners is becoming increasingly blurred.
　Among the emperor's ministers, there are some who are of commoner origin.

　And yet, this imperial princess tried to kill me simply because she didn't know my name.
　I wondered what kind of education I had given her.　

　I must say, the future of the empire looks bleak.

　Anyway, as this Imperial Princess Iris had said, I had become Filia's tutor, and at the same time, the Empire had given me the status of an attendant.
　Well, it was a formality, and not of much value.

　I smiled.

'I beg your pardon, sir. However, as Your Highness has said, I have been appointed by His Majesty the Emperor to the position of an attendant. If that is the case, wouldn't it be considered treasonous against His Majesty to kill me at the behest of His Highness?

I am the emperor's representative here, and I have full authority. How can I be guilty of killing a commoner?

　I had clearly thought that Filia was called to represent the royal family, but apparently not.
　Princess Iris turned around, waving her sword in the air.

''Now, kill any commoner who challenges me.

　Two servants of a man who looked like a nobleman in a very aristocratic way were waiting behind the girl.
　Both were quite tall and beautiful.

　Furthermore, behind them are a number of soldiers and policemen.

　Is Princess Iris really planning to kill me?
　I wonder how many officials would listen to such an absurd order, but if they all came together, would they be able to win?

　Well, they're government people, and as expected, they won't be able to mess with Filia.

　I have been holding my treasure sword tetracord at the ready.
　I'm sure I can manage to get through this situation on my own.

　Just when I thought that, Filia stood between me and Iris.
　Filia was facing Iris with her small arms outstretched and straight.

''I will not forgive you, Iris-san, if you try to hurt my precious master.

"'Mr. Iris' is a stranger's term of endearment, isn't it? You and I are sisters, aren't we?

You don't really think of me as your sister!

'Yes. Because me and Filia are different in rank as an imperial princess. I am the daughter of the Empress, but...

　Then, Iris walked over to Filia and put her mouth close to her ear.
　Iris's voice was too low for those around her to hear, but I could hear her clearly.

'You are the devil's daughter, aren't you?　Nasty.

　In the Imperial Palace, he had heard that it was an open secret that Filia was the daughter of a demon.
　In fact, Iris apparently knew that too.

It's not right for you to call yourself an imperial princess. A demonic half-breed deserves to be a slave in some hideous brothel if it's true.

　I tightened my grip on the treasure sword.
　At the very least, Filia has more dignity for a princess than this Iris.

　Filia did not falter when the secret of her birth was brought up.

─ Is it true that I am the devil's daughter?　But that didn't change the fact that I was Solon's disciple.

What does it matter?　What is the value of what such a helpless commoner says?

It was a great deal to me, and I'm very happy about it. That's why I don't approve of Mr. Iris trying to kill Solon, he has saved me many times. Solon has saved me many times. I wouldn't be alive today if it wasn't for him. So if you are going to kill Solon, just kill me first!

　Filia declared without hesitation and in a beautiful voice.