The Fiancee Who Betrayed Me Is Obsessed With Me

Chapter 57

57 – Preparation (2)

“This is our second time coming to the Empire together.”

“Yes, princess.”

Second trip to the empire with Yuuna.

It seems like it’s been a while since I last came to the Empire and gave her a necklace as a gift, but it’s already been a while.

Yuna and I still always wore that necklace, and Yuuna still often called me by it.

It seemed even more so after the assassination attempt.

“You are the 4th princess of the Kingdom of Helia. nice to see you. “My name is Halsey Oman, the Imperial Minister of Magic.”

“This is Yuna Fontana Helias.”

“First of all, I would like to sincerely thank you for participating in this Mab Tower establishment day event. “I hope you have a good experience.”

The difference between Yuna’s treatment and the previous one was like heaven and earth.

At that time, the delegation was organized around the first prince, and Helia was just one of the participating countries in the founding festival.

Yuna also participated in the Magic Tower establishment day event as a royal and a wizard who received the attention of the continent, so it seemed like the empire was also keeping an eye on her.

“Please wait here for a moment.”

A man who introduced himself as the Minister of Magic led us to a drawing room located in a corner of the castle.

Excluding the other delegates, there were three people in total, including me, Eric, and Yuna.

“Maybe the Empire is thinking about this issue more seriously than we thought.”

Eric, who had been silent the whole time after arriving in the Empire, opened his mouth.

“What does that mean?”

“I may think that the princess is valued more magically than I thought. Maybe they react more sensitively when it comes to building a magic tower. Maybe soon… “

—

“… “You’re here.”

Before Eric could finish his words, a crack appeared in the space along with a sharp flow of mana.

I was wary and raised my hand to the sword, but Eric was looking at the crack with resolute eyes.

“… We meet again like this. Eric.”

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The person who came out of the crack was a middle-aged man with long black hair mixed with half white hair.

He was wearing long robes and holding a large staff that seemed to show off that he was a wizard.

“You have gray hair. Lord Magic Tower.”

“… Magic Tower Lord?”

At his appearance, Eric stood up, bowed his head slightly, and said hello.

Magic tower owner.

Contrary to rumors that he was over 100 years old, he appeared to be just a middle-aged man who took good care of himself.

“… “I see you, the magic tower lord.”

Yuuna noticed Eric’s reaction and stood up and greeted him.

Yuuna is a member of the royal family, but before that, the magic tower lord is the pinnacle of all wizards on the continent.

In a way, being polite as a fellow wizard was natural and necessary.

Rather, the fact that the magic tower lord appeared in person like this really seemed like the empire did not think of Yuna’s existence as something ordinary.

“Eric. “You’re still the same.”

“… What brought you down from the magic tower like this? “It looks like you’re interested in the new magic tower being built in Helia.”

“No way. As you know, long ago, during the heyday of magic, each school respected its own studies. In fact, each magic tower could be said to have a symbiotic relationship. “We are people who pursue development, not competition.”

“Then why did you lift that heavy ass?”

“As a wizard, how could you not be moved by this news? “Aside from that, it’s been a while since I’ve seen the face of an old student.”

Now that I think about it, I heard that Eric is from the Imperial Magic Tower.

I don’t think it was a very good relationship considering that I ran away.

“So how did I…” ”

“That’s right. Even as an old man, I couldn’t help but talk about it because it was something that piqued my interest. I wanted to have a close conversation between wizards. About the future of the Magic Tower. however… ”

It seemed like he had a story to tell as a wizard.

Master Mab stopped speaking and looked at me with ambiguous eyes.

“hmm… “I wish we could talk about this among wizards.”

“… Of course. Beryl. Please go back. “I’ll call you when the story is over.”

“All right.”

Yuuna must have noticed that the magic tower lord was looking at me in an unusual way and bit me.

I didn’t know why the magic tower lord cared about me, but it was a good thing for me.

I also had some business to attend to.

“then.”

Judging from the magic tower owner’s attitude, it didn’t seem like he was planning on causing much harm to Yuna.

In the first place, Yuna’s skills are not at a level that can be easily ignored.

The magic tower lord may be different, but if you fight in the middle of the castle, the entire castle will be blown up, so be careful.

I left the reception room and entered the interior of the castle.

During my last visit, I had already learned the entire structure of the castle.

I headed towards my destination, deliberately circling around so as not to let anyone know my exact route.

Due to the timing, there were many outside guests, so no one paid attention to a knight like me.

And after taking several twists and turns, I reached the room and quickly slipped a piece of paper under the door.

There were no witnesses. This was enough for now.

After finishing my errand, I returned to the delegation and waited for Yuna to call me.

“Did you have a good conversation?”

“yes. There wasn’t much to talk about. Just a word of caution about wizards and magic towers… Let’s say it like this. “I also received some helpful magical advice.”

“They said that the Magic Tower has no involvement in politics, but it seems like it was true.”

“yes. It really seemed like only magic was important. They said that even if we build a magic tower, we must not use it as a political tool or tool of war. Well, I can’t personally stop you from fighting. “We decided to sign an agreement in this regard later.”

“Actually, past records say there was a similar agreement between the magic towers. “It means that wizards do not interfere with competition between humans or races.”

Eric, who had finished talking with Yuuna, joined in her words.

Looking at the content alone, I wondered if I had to be present, but it also seemed like a story that should only be told between wizards.

But judging from what they both said, it didn’t seem like it was really a secret.

“I agreed on that part. In any case, if wizards did not participate in the empire, it would be good for us in the end.”

“okay. But if you said that, there was no need to leave me out… ”

“I thought so too. However, my guess is that the magic tower lord may be personally wary of Sir Beryl.”

“Are you referring to me?”

“yes. That was the way he looked at Sir Beryl. Well, you probably don’t need to worry too much. “He was such an unknown person to begin with.”

“… okay.”

I was worried about the Mage Tower’s actions for no reason, but I didn’t bother to worry about it.

Anyway, as Eric said, it seems like he is careful not to interfere in matters outside of the magic world.

As long as their rights and the Magic Tower were properly protected, there seemed no need to come forward.

Again and again again-

So we were on our way to participate in the banquet through the long hallway in the center of the castle.

There was no one in the hallway because I was late for the start of the dinner due to my conversation with the magic tower lord.

However, on the other side of the long hallway, there was a group approaching, centered around a woman in the center.

“… “You are the 1st princess.”

Eric, who was looking at them, muttered in a low voice.

Certainly, the closer we got, the more the woman’s presence stood out.

A dress that is not overly decorated, typical of the Empire, and long, slightly wavy platinum blonde hair.

Even though she didn’t put on much makeup, her shining beauty didn’t lose its shine even in front of Yuna.

“… oh.”

Eventually, we faced each other as we walked from opposite sides.

“… “I see you, the princess.”

Yuuna was the first to bow her head.

Since the empire’s position is absolute, it appears that even Yuuna could not proceed as she pleases.

“nice to meet you. Princess Yuuna Fontana Helias. and… Eric.”

“Meet the princess.”

Surprisingly, the princess knew Yuna’s name.

He smiles and says hello, as if he already knew Eric.

“It’s been a while, princess. “You’ve become even more beautiful.”

“thank you. “Eric is still the same.”

Was Eric a bigger person in the empire than I thought? You even know the first princess.

Actually, if he was skilled enough in magic to teach Yuna, he would have occupied some position.

But what was more surprising than that was that the princess knew Yuna’s name.

“It’s called Hegna Sons Brighton. “Nice to meet you, princess.”

“Did you know me?”

Yuna also looked surprised and glared at her with a wary expression.

It seemed like she was trying to kill everyone else’s energy as much as possible, but she couldn’t help but look at her unique cruel gaze.

However, it seemed like the princess was not an ordinary person to keep smiling and not be discouraged even in the face of Yuna’s eyes.

“Are you surprised? There is no way you don’t know about the rumored Four Princesses of the Kingdom of Helia. But the truth is… I had been keeping an eye on it before then. Was it a year ago? “You participated in the founding festival at the time, right?”

“… that’s right.”

Yuna did not participate in this year’s Empire Founding Ceremony. In other words, he remembered Yuna from the Konkoku Festival a year ago, when he participated with the 1st Prince.

It was quite a long time ago, and it was strange that among so many nobles, Yuuna, who had not existed at the time, was remembered.

“Even though I couldn’t talk to him at the time, I was impressed. “I’m talking about standing there with this driver at that time.”

“… yes?”

Princess Henya’s gaze moves from Yuna to me. And strangely, his eyes changed.

“Actually, the image of the princess’s escort knight at that time remained in my memory. “Even though it’s been over a year, I still haven’t forgotten it, right?”

“… “I don’t know what that means, princess.”

“Can I borrow your driver for a while? The banquet has already started. “I just want to talk to you for a moment.”

Henya took a step past Yuuna and approached me.

I couldn’t understand it, but the look Hegna gave me was unusual.

grasp-

However, Yuuna raised her arm and stopped Henya from approaching me.

It seems like my mana fluctuates momentarily, but I guess I’m mistaken.

“I’m sorry, but I don’t think that will work. “Without him, I don’t have the manpower to escort me.”

“I know Eric’s skills, right? I think he can protect the princess well enough. And the princess is also the most talented wizard on the continent.”

“But there is a difference between having an article and not having one. “I’m sorry, but please excuse me.”

Yuuna grabbed my arm tightly and tried to pass by the princess.

Eric followed us, holding his forehead and sighing.

“Stop!”

“… ?”

However, as we were about to pass by, the princess called out loudly.

… I thought you were crazy.

“princess. I’ll be honest. I am the princess’s escort. “I want it.”

“… to.”

“Ever since I saw the driver at the banquet hall a year ago, I haven’t been able to forget that image. I believe the princess will understand. This is my first time experiencing something like this… “That was rude.”

Henya’s words stopped my thoughts for a moment.

So, to sum it up, it seemed to mean that he fell in love with me. Why?

“Sorry, but this is mine.”

However, Yuna dragged me through the hallway without even looking at the princess.

It bothered me to ignore the princess of the empire like this, but since I was in a position to serve Yuna, I had no choice but to follow her.

In fact, treating the princess like this could have caused problems…

“Please make time for me later, driver! “I’ll wait!”

“The princess… “Are you really that kind of person?”

“little… yes. He is a person with a difficult side. “Don’t worry.”

I asked Eric as I was being dragged by Yuna.

Eric shook his head and said, as if he was used to it.

It seemed like it happened all the time, so I didn’t think there was a need to worry too much.