On the screen of the tablet I’m holding is the image of the cute Euphy, and Silka-chan, the Duke’s daughter standing next to her.
Facing them were Lester, the second prince and the son of the Sisgran family who is treated as the Royal family in Loureshou, where we’re currently staying, and the glamorous young lady elf with blonde rolls, Katia-chan standing with a fan in hand.
Both sides were having some indescribable tension.
『Your Highness, what is it?』
There was a long time of silence when the video began, but Silka-chan spoke up, perhaps numb to the situation.
The second prince, replies with a displeased face.
『Duke Carlitz’s daughter Silka! There’s no other reason why I called you here today! I’m breaking my engagement with you! I’m ending this!』
「Eeeeeeeeh?! What’s going on?!」
The video just started but I screamed at the second prince’s remark.
I stopped the video and looked at Euphy and Nia wearing maid clothing, and they looked so apologetic even though it was not their fault.
There’s more to the video so I let it play, and then the camera points at Silka-chan whose eyebrows wrinkled.
The tech of the camera in Nia’s chest is simply great.
『Breaking the engagement? The engagement His Majesty had set. I’m afraid that even if you, your Highness were to make a decision, they won’t allow you』
Silka-chan’s reaction was natural.
It’s what their parents decided, so breaking it without permission is unlikely for these nobles.
The second prince looked a little upset, but he quickly smiled.
『Yes, that’s right. His Highness had decided our engagement. I can’t overturn it on my own. However, the situation’s changed. After all, Katia-chan got her Light Magic!』
『Ohohoho! That’s right! I obtained Light Magic!!』
『Ooh, what a beautiful light Katia!』
Wow.
The blonde rolls laugh while hiding her mouth with her fan.
Furthermore, her other hand is showing a healing light.
That looks strangely gorgeous.
The second prince snorted lightly as he saw Katia use light magic, so proud as if it was his achievement.
『Even if you’re stupid you should understand. The next king’s spouse has to be a user of light magic. This isn’t just me, but the people around me think the same way! His Majesty will also give his approval. He’ll welcome Katia as my new Fiance!』
『Silka-chan, it might be sad, but this is what His Highness decided. If I didn’t get the light magic, this tragedy wouldn’t happen, would it? Look, I could use it. Ohohoho』
Hey, she’s laughing while making her hands shine.
She just wants to declare her victory.
Looking at the video so far, I see the second prince laughing next to Katia-chan, and I just thought that these guys are idiots.
I mean, Katia-chan sure has a cute and flashy face, and she also has a charming body.
Having a pretty elf girl is at the top of my rankings.
But, Silka-chan’s on the same level as Euphy.
If I were the second prince becoming the next king, I’d definitely get both of them.
He must be a shallow guy to think about tossing one of them away.
I don’t know where this anger comes from, but I continued the video while I felt angry. Silka-chan continued to have a calm face while the two were looking triumphant.
The second prince saw that expression and he looked confused, probably because it was not the expression he was expecting.
『Hmph. you don’t even seem surprised. A formal notice will be sent later. When that happens, you can go and be sad!』
The second prince turned away while spitting out some parting remarks.
At that time, he looked at Nia who was holding the camera, but he couldn’t afford to make a pass at her at that moment.
He then walked off, and Katia-chan followed while hiding her mouth with a fan, then the video ended.
「Euphy-san. This might be impossible now」
「I think so too…」
「Right. I wonder what should we do now」
「I wonder indeed…」
Euphy who usually responds clearly, has also given up.
Her lips are bent and her eyebrows are too.
I felt the situation was much more grave so I looked up and sighed.
「First, we were told to survey, but to think that the engagement is broken off…」
「If we were to believe the second prince, then it’s impossible to recover this. I think we could say that our mission is over.』
「That’s a little troubling to decide. Does the prince know about it yet?」
「No, Silka-sama said she’ll tell him herself. However, she hasn’t come to the mansion yet」
「I see. Not yet. When the Duke hears about it, he’ll likely seethe in rage」
They did say that the video isn’t a formal decision yet, but if the King were to agree. It would only be a matter of time.
Haa…
If he were to find out, I can already feel the kind of reaction they’ll have
「How’s Silka-chan? Was she shocked?」
「No, she doesn’t seem affected by it. Rather, it looked like she felt refreshed after they left…
「So she didn’t seem to like that prince. Man, still, what do we do with this. I can’t help but worry」
I’m not tired, but my heart feels heavy as I sit on the sofa.
While leaving my neck on the backrest and staring at the ceiling, Nia wearing her maid uniform comes over.
「Hey, Daiki-nii. That rolling hair girl may have used a light magic skill orb, don’t you think?」
「That’s highly likely」
It crossed my thoughts, but if they suddenly got light magic, they’re highly likely to have used a skill orb.
If you ask where they got it, I feel like I’ll get in trouble.
Euphy’s thinking the same way. As if I’ve done it.
Nia looks at me anxiously.
After a while of silence, we hear a knocking on the door.
I have a bad feeling about this.
Nia approached the door and opened it, then an elderly elf who seemed to manage the mansion was standing.
「Kotori-sama, master has summoned you.」
From his sorry voice and dark expression, I smell the troubles incoming
Honestly, I want to refuse because I’m busy right now, but if I do that, I’ll be in trouble with the person who has been taking care of us.
I stood up and went to the Duke’s room, and looked over the door the butler opened, and there was the duke, sitting on the sofa and hanging his head.
I entered the room, he whispered, prompting me in.
I shouldn’t talk first so I waited, then I noticed a letter on the table.
Giving it a sidelong glance, I saw what I was expecting.
The reason why he called me seems exactly about it.
The Duke’s silence lasted a few minutes, but he finally began to speak.
「Kotori… Have you heard about it?」
「Err, is it about Silka-sama?」
「Then you know. That’s natural, Euphilite-sama is always with you」
The Duke went silent again.
Damn, this mood is heavy.