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Your Highness, Your Highness Wright, welcome to the party!

　Second and Gloria were in the middle of an infiltration.

　The Promenade family's mansion was being visited by a noble person who was not as noble as he should have been.


'Oh, it's true. Why do I have to come to this country?

　Prince Light Marvel - the real son of the current Emperor Gordo Marvel.

　He is sixteen years old, a handsome man with silver-gray hair and a cocky-looking droopy eye. His height is short for a man, about 165 centimeters, but his presence is still the emperor's own son, or should I say, he dominates the place just by being there.

　Wright sat down on the top seat of the sofa and glared at the Lasca Promenade as he said gruffly.

'Your Highness, I hope you'll take care of your words. As this is a unique opportunity to meet the daughter of the elven clan, recommended by His Excellency, General Nath Shaman, I beg you to be generous.

　The kinsman knight beside Prince Light advised in a whisper so that Raska wouldn't hear him while bowing his head.

　To that, the Prince of Light returned in an even worse mood.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that the Konoean style is not to talk so much to me. And it's strange. I'm higher in rank than the general. Why do you need to make a recommendation from a general?
'His Excellency the General is also the Knight-in-Chief of the Kingsguard under His Highness Melson. In order not to make waves in the imperial city, you can go to .......
Hmph, you've sold me for your own charm. I've had enough of you. When I return to the capital, I'll change your name to someone else.
...... is...

　The man of the Kingsguard, who was caught between the General and the Prince, could no longer do more than give up everything and nod his head.

　However, there was a part of him that was inwardly pleased. It was to be able to get away from this selfish prince. There wasn't much of a benefit to him in continuing to serve the prince who was behind Melson in the order of succession while being pushed around by the prince's selfishness.

　The number of times the Prince of Light's Kingsguard had been changed in this way was too numerous to count on the fingers of both hands.

　Prince Light opened his mouth as he crossed his legs, giving one sigh with irritation.

'I don't like them all. This couch isn't soft enough either. I've spent an entire day in this remote area, driven by carriage over such a horrible road, and now you want me to hurt my ass even more?
My apologies, my dear. But the sofa is the best one in the house.
I see. The new nobility of the elves have come a long way.
...... .......

　Rasca's eyes twitch at Prince Light's mockery.

　But Rasca has no choice but to bow his head incessantly. The precious relationship with the prince, which his disciple, Selam, connected through his connection with General Nato Shaman, who is also described as the 'young number one in the Empire', cannot be severed here.


''Well then, I hope you'll be able to meet my daughter as soon as possible.
Come on. You are so rude to make me wait for this woman.
Yes, sir, he's very shy, sir.
Shame?　You should be very ashamed of yourself for inviting me here. If it weren't for the recommendation of the General, I would never have come to this part of the country in my life. You should be grateful that I'm here to see you.
"...... I'm really sorry for your pain.

　Gritting his back teeth, Rasca motioned for the maid of honor to bring the alpha to him.

　A few seconds later, an alpha emerges from the back door in a dress. It's a beautiful dress that emphasizes her large breasts and plays to her strengths.


'--My name is Alpha. It's a great honor to meet His Highness Wright.

　Alpha stands in place with her back straight and bows reverently after the greeting.

　Behind the politeness she's been forced to practice so much, she thinks, "I knew it. ''I knew it--''


　The prince's voice could be heard by her on the other side of the door. "And the word 'general'.

　With this, Alpha's reasoning is now backed up. The long-haired man named Selam, who had suddenly appeared and become Laska's apprentice, was connected to Princess Melson Marvel. The best evidence is that he was recommended by General Nato Shaman.

　Nato Shaman is both a general and the head of Melson's Kingsguard. In other words, he is the strongest knight in the empire and the most powerful knight in the empire and the unspoken "Melsonite", who is the most closely guarded guard of Melson, the leading emperor-elect.

　The general's voice in the empire is second only to that of the emperor, the royal family and the vizier, and each of his words comes with a corresponding responsibility.

　Such a man would never propose a marriage proposal to Prince Light without thinking about it.

　After all, just as Alpha had deduced in his notes, Princess Melson was using General Nato Shaman and Serum to keep Prince Wright away from the next emperor, and by extension, from the national government.

　The Promenade family was used (...) in that plot.

　Lasca Promenade's greed and ambition for advancement, his will to do anything to make his family great, were used against him in his political struggle.


　Alpha already realizes that this matchmaking is a trap for both the Promenade family and the Prince of Light. However, what difference does it make if she speaks about it here and now?

　Lasca would be furious. Even if the matchmaking was eliminated, there was no telling what she would do this time afterwards. At the very least, it would be worse than house arrest.
　What about the prince on the other hand? With his character, he could be taken as an insult and charged with a crime. At worst, he could even be cut down right here and now.

　In that case, Alpha could no longer do anything but hope. Please be refused by the prince in an amicable way.


''--Heh. Your face is a bit plain, but not bad.''

　The reaction, however, was unexpectedly good.

　Prince Light raised one eyebrow and said so as if he was assessing the item.

　His gaze turned to Alpha's chest.


''Although he is humble, his magic skills are top-notch, despite his appearance like this.

　Laska added to follow up.

'Witchcraft?　It's getting more and more subdued.
Last year, he took part in the Battle of the Eishou, where he defeated the heir apparent of Viceroy.

　When Lasca mentioned the Eishou War, Prince Light froze with a surprising look on his face and then puffed out.


''Haha!　You can't be proud of a plaything like that (・・・・・). What good is that stuff going to do you?　What war are you going to be fighting in?　Or do you want to leave the peace and be an adventurer?　Either way, I like things--


　Bang!　And then there was a loud noise. It was the sound of a door opening with great force.

　Prince Light stopped talking in surprise and looked back towards the door.


''It's Gloria.''
This is Silva, Silva.
Seven.

　Standing there was ...... Gloria and Seven.


'Your aunt!'
Hi, Princess!

　Prince Light and Rasca were astonished as their eyes widened at the sight of Gloria, who wasn't supposed to be here.

　But for some reason, Gloria didn't speak as she stared at Seven with a dumbfounded look on her face.

　Seven, on the other hand, has a blatantly angry (...) expression on her face.


...... eh?

　Lasca let out a small voice when she noticed Seven's presence.

　Following that, the Prince of Light, the Alpha, the Kingsguard knights, and the Promenade family maids all turned their gazes to Seven.


　They were all very confused.

　First, who is this immensely beautiful man with silvery white hair who calls himself Seven?

　Secondly, why did Seven and Gloria come to this place at this time?

　Finally, why is this mysterious man, Seven, so angry?

　I don't understand.


''--Alpha. You, are you sure you want to be like that?

　Suddenly, Seven opened her mouth.

　Alpha's shoulders twitched.


"Hey, you're the one who called my daughter--!

Shut up!
Silence, please.

......!

　When Laska was about to enter the conversation, Gloria checked her out.

　After being told that by the princess of the elven tribe, Laska could no longer shut up.


''Eh, uh, ......?''

　The Alpha in question tilted her head, with a lot of haters in her head.

　She couldn't help but tilt her head in the direction of a stranger calling her out and saying such things.

　However, Seven's next words changed her expression.


'One of your strengths is your good sense. Even when you're at a disadvantage, you try to make a suspicious move, make the situation difficult and create an opportunity. You can act instinctively at the critical moment without thinking about it, and you are really strong in the game.

......!

But now, is that really true?　Are you using your strengths to your advantage?


　While Alpha rolled his eyes, Seven pulled something out of his inventory and showed it to him.

　It was a diary.

　A notebook of Alpha's secret, clinging, accusations, full of hope and despair.


'Ah!'
'I'm sorry, but I had to read it. And then I want to ask you again.

　Taking a step forward, Seven says.


'Leave the house for now. What about you, ......!

!


　A word she once heard at a bingo tournament that greatly moved her emotions. Every single word, every single word, heartfelt and passionate.

　Alpha's doubts are transformed into conviction.

　I know about him--!


'You there, you interrupt me, the prince, and what do you think will happen?　You're ready for this, aren't you?

　Here, Prince Light, who had been silent until now, threatened so against Seven.

　He will be turned against the Prince of the Empire. That is to say, the Empire itself would be turned against him. The prince's words are that powerful. Hence, it was only natural for them to back down here, not just Light, but everyone present thought so.

'Shut up. I'm the one who's most angry with you. I'll preach to you later, you're the one who should be prepared.''
'What the hell? ......!　Aunt!　Who in the world is this rude person?

　The words that came out of Seven's mouth were neither an apology nor a retraction. They were out of line: "Shut up," "I'm angry," "I'm going to preach to you.

'I know you.'
I'm a friend. I'm a friend.

'...... is your friend such a rude man?　My aunt and I will not tolerate you lying to me.

I'm sorry.
I'm not lying. It's true.

　Gloria, who answered Prince Light's question honestly, shook her head with both palms facing upwards as she did so.

　Prince Light frowned, still the same elusive and funny woman. He had always been uncomfortable with Gloria.

　Hence, his contradiction naturally went to Seven.


''...... Konoe!　Take this man out!

　At Prince Light's command, the Kingsguard knights surrounded Seven with their hands on their swords.

　The next moment--


So, Your Highness, with all due respect, I must tell you!


　--Alpha, raised her voice.


　Perhaps it was because she was so reclusive and feeble to look at, but the Prince of Light was surprised because she shouted so loudly, and he looked at Alpha.

　Alpha had made up his mind. He couldn't handle it alone, but he believed that if this Seven man was who he thought he was, he was a man who had the degree to entrust everything to him.

　If his words weren't a lie at the time, then I should be able to rely on him ...... and the Alpha is brave enough to open his mouth.

　Because a disciple is something that relies on a master.


This marriage is a trap set by His Highness ...... Melson. The House of Promenade is riddled with injustice. Melson has sent a dog named Salem to seduce my father, in collusion with His Highness the General. Perhaps his intention was to expose the injustice of the House of Promenade after the engagement.
Alpha!　You, what are you talking about!
Dad, give it up!　There's nothing more I can say to you!
'You've got to be kidding me!　You've ruined it again!

　Rasca became agitated by Alpha's accusations and tried to grab him.

　Gloria blocked her path.


'Hi, Princess!　Please leave!

　Gloria doesn't look away from Laska, but ignores him and opens her mouth.

'...... Mr. Wright, you need to think this through.
She's so distracted, she's so upset.

The girl who summoned the courage to press charges and the father who tried to do everything in his power to fix it.
Which do you believe?　Which do you want to believe?

　Gloria's hand holds a wand in her hand.

　It's a well-known story that she is a [Wand Art] user. Hence, the atmosphere of the place changed drastically. Even a knight of the Kingsguard couldn't easily touch Gloria, the princess of the elven race.


''The meaning of what we're here for now. Use your missing nappy and think about it for a minute.

　Finally, Seven uttered a word of provocation.

　That, in turn, gave Prince Wright an opportunity to cool his head.


'...... laska promenade. You, again (・・・・・), you said it.
Is ......?
You told my daughter you'd messed up again.
Well, it's just that my daughter once tried to ruin my marriage with the Viceroys, sir.
The point is, I think you're pretty adamant about the match.
'~!

　The core of the matter was struck, and Rasca closed his mouth.

　On the other hand, Seven heard such an imposing oratory from Prince Light and let out a voice of admiration, ''Ho.


''Your daughter's story, it makes sense. I am well aware of the fact that your sister looks at you like that. It's also a very good story about why your aunt is here.

　Laska, her face purple and trembling, and Prince Light, cold and calm as ice, stared at each other for a while ...... and then.


''Konoe, restrain Laska Promenade. Your sister and the general will cut the white off, but it will only be a check on him.
'Hey!　d*mn it ......!

　The Prince of Light believed the Alpha's words and instructed his kinsman knight.

　Laska spat out foul language and tried to flee the scene.

　But the Kingsguard Knights in the Marvel Empire are not the kind of softlings that can be caught and escaped with a simple resistance.

　Quickly approaching with their well-trained high AGI, preparing the "Infantry Swordsmanship" at the same time as drawing their swords, and coordinating to block the retreat, all of this is done in an instant without a hitch.

''Ho.''

　Once again, Seven was impressed.

　The standard was clearly higher than the First Order, the Kingsguard Knights in the kingdom.


''Hey!　Get your hands off me!　I didn't do anything!
"You may have colluded with your sister and the general in an attempt to incriminate me. If you say you didn't do anything, then you will be interrogated fairly and prove your innocence. Well, I'm sure there will be plenty of additional charges.
Guh, uu, uu ......!

　Prince Wright was right. Rasca, who was trying to grow the house by any means, had a lot of extra sins to deal with. The matter of teaming up with Elnte to put a blind curse on Alfred, for example, was just the tip of the iceberg.

　And so, having finally given up on the idea, Laska was put on a collar of servitude by the Kingsguard Knight and taken outside.



...... Now, I must thank you aunt for your help. I have a good souvenir for the Imperial City.

　Prince Light bows his head lightly to Gloria while sitting on the sofa.

　Although he was never an opponent to be taken lightly, Gloria was an outsider in national politics. Hence, he dared to take such an attitude.


And you should quickly apologize to me for your rudeness. Even though it was an act of distraction, I was still annoyed by it.

　Next, Prince Light gave Seven a jittery look and demanded an apology.

　He had been mistaken. He had assumed that Seven was Gloria's subordinate or something.

'So, Your Highness, I am in awe ......'
'Shut up, woman. Normally, a lowly person like you, I would not even be allowed to speak to you. Especially if you are the daughter of an unclean house.
...... .......

　The Alpha tried to advise him, but Prince Light silenced him.

　However, for once, it was better to lend an ear to the advice the Alpha was about to give.

　Prince Light still didn't realize it.

　That he was pissing off a ridiculously nasty opponent to Kang Kang.


''Hey, dude,''
'......?　Oh, you're not talking about me?
Who else could it be but you?
''No, I'm the one who's dumbfounded. To speak to a prince like that, is ...... not your life spared?

'Huh,' opens Seven's mouth with one loud sigh.

'You don't know what I'm mad about, do you? You don't know anyway, so I'm going to take you through it from the beginning.
Oh, yeah. You'll be put to death for contempt. I'll hear your resignation.

　Gloria looked dumbfounded, and Alpha muttered with a look of concern, "Ahhhh," with an emotion akin to resignation.


　Seven, much to her surprise, moved her face closer to Prince Light's.


''......!''

　The Prince of Light was pressurized and slightly upturned.

　The knights of the Kingsguard stepped forward with their hands on their swords, stepping forward with their mortised feet and increasing their vigilance. They surrounded them, ready to slash at Seven at any moment and protect the Prince.

　Despite this, Seven was still and serious, facing Prince Light eye to eye with him.


'...... What the hell?'

　The Prince of Light couldn't help but utter that.

　It was scary, the way Seven was looking at him. It was as if she could see deep down.

　And at the same time, he understood. Seven said that this man was really angry.


'Don't underestimate others. Don't be a fool. You hit a knight so high-handedly and then change to another one when you return?　Are the knights expendable or something?　Next, you insulted their home when you made them apologize for the sofa. The next thing you know, you're making fun of their home town and calling them sober and sober in front of them. You have got to be kidding me.

　With a tight glare and bared sharp canine teeth, Seven is angry.

'You've been allowed to do that until now, because you're a prince. On the flip side, you're not a prince, you're a man who's as good as a scum. You are a little kid with a bad attitude and a bad mouth. But more than that, the thing I don't like is that I don't--

　The Prince of Light, completely cowed by Seven's uncommon rage, listens to Seven's words as the back of the couch prevents him from retreating any further due to the back of the couch.


''-- You think the title fight is a game of play?　Don't you ever think about the feelings of others?　Didn't you think for a minute about how much time and effort the Alpha had to put in to get to the War of the Wise?　Something you scoff at could be the only thing someone somewhere loves at the risk of their life. Think harder. You lack imagination and care for others.　Do you understand me, numbnuts?


　As soon as Seven finished, silence enveloped the room.

　The Kingsguard knights did not move. They had no instructions from the prince, nor did they intend to move. They all felt that Seven's words were right. Some of them even had a scowl on their faces.

　Seven said to the prince to his face what no one had ever been able to say to him before.


''...... ......!''

　Wright was teary-eyed, flushed, biting his lip, shaking and shaking, and clenching his fists tightly.

　He felt this way from the bottom of his heart: ---- "I'm so frustrated.

　It was an unprecedented humiliation. I was filled with tremendous anger, wondering why I, as a prince, would have ...... to such a lowly man who doesn't even know his identity.

　But I knew deep down inside that I couldn't argue with him. You can't argue with that. I was more than a little aware of what this man was saying.

　That's why I can't help but close my mouth. It was so frustrating and frustrating that I couldn't bear it.

　It's the first time in my life I've been humiliated.

　It is the first time in my life that I have been scolded so seriously by someone else.

　He put his face up to me from a higher place than I was, looked deep into my eyes, and scolded me seriously, seriously, hard, and incisively.

　He was disappointed by his father, looked upon as an enemy by his sister, and was not allowed to see his mother. A prince in such circumstances was not supposed to be seriously scolded by anyone.

　It could be interpreted that he was scolding her out of concern for his own good and without regard for the danger.

　I'm not going to be able to tell you what to do, I'm going to be able to tell you what to do, and I'm going to be able to tell you what to do.



I'm going back to ...................

　Prince Light averted his gaze from Seven, hiding his face, and hurriedly stood up and walked out, leaving the kinsmen knights behind.

　The Konoe knights hurriedly followed him.

　The Prince of Light, who was walking staggeredly and quickly away, climbed into the carriage, hiding his face from the kinsmen knights as well, and when he was alone, he buzzed his head as if to deny something, and shook out his fluffy silver-gray hair.

　He had been denying it in his mind ever since he left, and even now.

　But no matter how much he denied it, his heart only beat faster and his face only grew hotter.


'...... Ugh, it's a lie. ......

　And in time, he had to admit it.


　That the man scolded him and he couldn't help himself - he took pleasure in it (・・・・・・・).