44 Episode 43: Visit To The House Of The Duke Of Magenta (Part I)
"Oh, I didn't mean to tease you."
"Don't worry, we're good friends."
"Oh, well! If so, is Uffi more aggressive?
"... to the extent that we share a bedroom together"
"Hey!?"
They made me look like a help ship and knocked me down under the waterfall!? Mrs. Nerschel started shining her eyes!? Why is Yuffi even flat?!?
"There's nothing else to be upset about, isn't there?"
"Ya nasty thing...!
"Oh!"
"Uh-huh!?"
No, don't! My shame will shatter!! Mrs. Nerschel's raw warm gaze is hard! I'm going to die, I'm going to die of embarrassment like this......! I want to bury it already......! Actually, you're still mad about the all night habit, Yufi!? Okay, I won't do it anymore! Forgive me!
Did my desperate prayers arrive, Yufi and Mrs. Nerschel finally changed the subject for me. Ugh, my heart has been brushed down for nothing...
"So how did you get my old paper again? I heard you were looking into spiritual contracts."
"That's... the material that was kept in the Ministry of Magic is so inclined to the content of theology, there are many parts that are not helpful in terms of records as facts..."
"Oh, I see. I know exactly how that feels."
"Again, Mrs. Nerschel did the same thing?
What I could feel from Mrs. Nerschel's paper was the pursuit of the truth: magic. The respect, faith, and moral suggestion of beings such as God and the Spirit were to an extent accompanied.
I mean, it's not really about the side of faith in magic. It could even be described as heterogeneous in the papers kept in that Ministry of Magic.
"I don't have faith, I don't mean to scorn faith, but I thought we should be separated from the mystical pursuit of magic. That's what Princess Anisphere said. I thought it was necessary to state the facts alone."
"As far as I'm concerned, I snort a lot, but haven't there been any changes in the policy of the Ministry of Magic since then?
"That's right. So at the time, some factions said it was an innovative thesis, and some were diagnosed with entering the Ministry of Magic. I said no."
"Did you say no? Why?"
"If I go into the Ministry of Magic and be the flag bearer, I will create a force. I said no at the time when we were trying to work together to stabilize His Majesty's reign."
Ahhh... is that also the time. The Ministry of Magic occupies an important place in the Kingdom of Palletia. He said that his father was struggling with his reign at the time, so did he ask him not to stand in the way of it? That makes me feel a little uncomfortable.
"So who married Lord Grants?
"Because I was the one who had that conversation at the time. I was just about to get married. At first, he had no romantic feelings, and when he was watching the beauty of his magical fitness, he couldn't decide on his fiancée either, so he put his hands together and made a fake engagement."
"Has the disguised engagement really become?
"I'm comfortable with distance while I'm dating, and I'm staying that way."
Lord Grants and Mrs. Nerschel, was that such a tame start? I can't believe the disguise is real. But it certainly didn't seem like Lord Grants had normally decided on a fiancée, and if I were convinced, I might be convinced.
I look like a good couple now, and I have a history of meeting people, and so on.
"So you were a root researcher."
"Right. Ever since I got married, I've been busy as Duchess, and the person I could talk to was about my husband and His Majesty..."
"What!? Father too!?"
"Oh? Haven't you heard of it? Once upon a time, His Majesty Orphans was interested in landscaping and farming, and he studied it with a hobby? I really like growing flowers and crops, that one."
"I had no idea..."
But I think it's a father's hobby.... If I could retire early, I wonder if you could build me a personal garden or something to study. I haven't had a hard time before. I think that's as good a use as it gets.
I wonder if that's why your father showed understanding in magic, too. I think from the bottom of my heart that my father was a good father. I think I'll walk over some more. He said he would regret not keeping the filial piety within his means.
"Neither did I think I could talk about that paper now"
"It was very curious."
"What do you think of Princess Anisphere? on the relationship between primitive light and darkness and the four major attributes: fire, water, earth and wind"
"If you follow the myth, the first thing in the world was light and darkness. In other words, it is assumed that the world began with intangible beings and that four major attributes were later born. This is because of God's work."
I don't deny this either. Well, I'm almost sure this world is a planet just like Earth. It's just knowledge from previous life's knowledge, though I keep it to 90% certainty because I haven't tested this world itself.
Then I guess there was the beginning of the planet, but I don't remember the details around here. I don't know if that was born with nature, or if God created the world as it is told in mythology. However, there are certain conclusions at this point in my mind.
"If we speak on the assumption that there is a God, then perhaps the primitive attribute of light and darkness is God himself"
"... don't you hate theology?
"I don't like it, but cutting it is inseparable. Regardless if it is just simple material light and darkness, light and darkness presumed to affect magical effects are too different in colour to be arranged as magical attributes together with the four major attributes. That's true of being intangible, but as far as I'm concerned, I want to focus on" being intangible but having influence over things that are shaped. "
"... material light and darkness, is it? But there's no form in light or darkness, is there?
Yufi leans her neck wonderfully. Surprisingly, so is Lady Nerschel. Yeah, but if I think about it on the assumption that light and darkness in magic are intangible, it's weird when compared to my knowledge.
"Glow, you can't open your eyes if you're too strong"
"Yeah, right."
"I mean, even if it doesn't have shape, it does exist at a time when it's affecting matter. But the magic light is different, and so is the darkness. It's not material, it just seems to work conceptually."
"Well, it's interesting that light exists as a substance. But you can't touch the light, can you?
"No, I'm touching it. It's just not big enough for us to recognize it as a form.... right. Would you like a little sugar?
Take the sugar that was prepared with the tea and I scratch it as I drop a spoonful of sugar into the tea. The grains of sugar dissolve and become dispersed in the tea.
"Now the sugar is invisible, but indeed there are grains of sugar blended into this tea. Even if we become invisible grains like this, they exist as substances. In this respect, light is working on matter, but perhaps we should refer to the state in which this is not working as darkness. Well, when I get to know more about it, I can't do it..."
Is light a grain, a wave? Certainly quantum mechanics? I don't know the exact place with the knowledge I just remember with such a bare memory. Even if this world looks the same in the first place, it doesn't know if it's working under the same laws. So I can't say for sure, there is magic.
I was in the middle of talking about magical light and darkness in the first place. Yeah, let's get back to it.
"Light and darkness in magic, this is also linked by myths and legends as neighboring beings. I mean, it's the same, but I guess it's the opposite."
"The opposite of working?
"If light is an acceleration, darkness slows down. If light is to be activated, darkness is sedation. But the power to work is the same. I think that's the difference between the power on the side that moves and the power on the side that stops it."
"... Interesting! I do have a few things in mind."
"The healing magic of light acts on the flesh because it is activating the flesh. It is believed that the magic of healing of darkness acts on the spirit because mental illness is often caused by the load on the spirit and helps to alleviate this..."
"Oh! I would have liked to hear that story sooner! Princess Anisphere!"
Mrs. Nerschel takes her seat vigorously, grabbing my hands and shaking them left and right. Oh, oh, something about Mrs. Nerschel's tension going up on the eel climb!?
A little bit and Mrs. Nerschel also settles her excitement, she laughs, hiding her mouth so that she can sit in her seat and delude herself, looking just a little embarrassed. Yufi was a little cute looking round her eyes at Mrs. Nerschel like that.
"Indeed, each of the magic of light and darkness is rarely used alone. Moreover, most people possess the fitness of light and darkness in alignment, and fewer possess only one fitness. It may have in addition to the aptitude of the four great spirits and subspecies, but maybe that just doesn't meet the standards laid down by man. I thought His Majesty Orphans was a good example."
"Does Father only have light and darkness, one aptitude?
"Your Majesty only possesses the aptitude of light. Besides healing magic, I used it to grow plants."
"Ha ha, I see"
To say that you don't have aptitude in magic is just to say that you can't handle magic that just transcends standards, which is not the case with cases where you can't use magic completely like I do.
My father seems to tell me he's only fit for light, but I don't think that's just because he's not good at it, he's not fit for darkness. Suitability is only a matter of standards set by people.
"I see. This is the discipline of magic...... 10 more years, no, 15 years I wanted to see you soon. Princess Anisphere."
"We are delighted to hear your assessment"
"Hehe, if I was about the same age as Yuffi, I might have grabbed it from the side."
"Yes?"
It's not a line to put your hand on your cheek like that and smile gently, Mrs. Nerschel!?
"I wonder if Princess Anisphere will come to adopt the Duke of Magenta's family once Yuffi has gone to the royal family to adopt him?
"No!? What are you talking about!?"
"Just kidding, kidding"
Really no? That was the voice that made me want to hear it. I mean, my eyes looked a little serious and I was scared. This family has too much eyesight...
"Mother, that's all you have to play with"
"Oh, jealousy? Yufi."
"... jealousy, do you say? It's unpleasant for your mother to take the anise."
"Unpleasant! Ugh, you're starting to say that too."
Bye, Ababa!? That's what Yufi says again! Yufi's got a little lip pointy, and Mrs. Nerschel's laughing like she's in her bump. What is this?
Where Mrs Nerschel exhaled, laughing strangely for a while, she cuts out the subject.
"Is it to explore spiritual covenants that we examine the formation of spirits?"
"Right. Because there are so many ambiguous expressions, such as the terms and qualifications of spiritual contracts."
"Right. I hear spiritual contractors have a lot of unique sensibilities."
"Have you also met Mrs. Nerschel with a spiritual contractor in our country?
Speaking of which, I was wondering. If your father knew you, Mrs. Nerschel would have met you.
"I've seen him before, but not when he tells me he's close. Yeah, it's just a coincidence of interest."
"Is it a match of interest?
"... I'm glad you actually met to confirm that. In my opinion, I'm sure it won't be bad."
Mmm, what a strange rhetoric. I wonder if the idea of a match of interest is as if we're having feelings for each other. It seems like some kind of pale relationship though.
"Speaking of which, wasn't today's visit just about the paper?
"Yep. I haven't been face-to-face with Caindkun before, so I thought I'd talk to him properly. He said that Uffi was still avoided."
"Oh, and that kid too... He used to say everyday that if Yuffi were to be queen, he would support his sister so that he wouldn't be ashamed to be the Duke's head..."
Given Lord Grants' position, it is a story that is uncomfortable if you think you will take over afterwards. However, if that person to serve treated my beloved sister unreasonably, I can't help but doubt it.
I hope today it leads to unwrapping that pan. I guess I won't know that until I see you face to face. As far as my previous reputation is concerned, I don't think he's a bad kid.
"Shall we call it now?
"If you like, please"
I nod at Mrs Nerschel's suggestion, looking sideways at the slightly nervous faceted Uffi.
Have a cup of tea as I escort the butler out of the room at Mrs Nerschel's direction.
"By the way, are you going to tell Cain that you and Yufi are in love?
"Blah blah."
I accidentally swallowed it. That's all you've got today!? Shame on Yufi for gently rubbing my back. Yay, sad one. Whatever it is, breathe and cough.
"........................... Honestly, what do you think of same-sex and romance?
"Considering it's not common, and the position of the two of you, are you thinking about how you can handle inheritance? And that makes me nervous."
"That's right..."
After all, that problem cannot be avoided. I need to do something someday, but honestly, I don't want to think about it. That's true of me myself, and I don't like that Ufi can do those kinds of opponents.
I'm also thinking about adopting a child, but that doesn't mean there's no problem. The roundest thing is to get a proper son-in-law when you get to the throne. Oh, I have a headache and a heavy temper.
"If we're going to get away with it, we have to do one of the reprimands, but if we're going to solve each other's problems, I'm not going to tell you anyway."
"... thank you. I still want to be happy with Yufi."
"Oh, well. Thank you again for your daughter."
"Yes."
If I am carefully bowed my head, I also have to correct my posture and reply. I wonder if it was my fault that Mrs. Nerschel, who raised her head, seemed somewhere relieved.
"But I didn't think Princess Anisphere looked alike... but she's the Queen's daughter."
"Yes?"
"He was admired by the same sex, too, right? His Majesty Orphans, it was a straight line, so I stayed only admired by the far-winded."
"Oh, I can see that somehow. It's good to take care of her, isn't it, Mother?"
Then Princess Anisphere inherited it.
"Is that so..."
But my mother also had such a past, which attracts a bit of interest. Next time, I wanted to hear about your fathers. I've drawn a line somewhere before and I've never even heard of it in private...
I heard a knock when I was a little blurry. There are signs of people coming from across the door. Is the butler back?
"Ma'am, I've brought Lady Caind"
"Come in."
Immediately after Mrs. Nerschel's reply, the door opens and one boy enters the room.
My first impression is he's a luxurious boy. Or farsighted, I'm going to lose track of my gender. If we get closer, we'll know it's a boy.
And he looks so neat. The hair colour is silver hair conceded by Mrs. Nerschel, and the colour of the eyes is in deep but vibrant red tea. Yufi was also a tough beauty, but Kaindo is also a beauty with different hairs. I get a soft impression somewhere compared to Yufi.
It's just the intensity of the eye that makes that impression misty, too. Can't blood contend, I feel a strong gaze of pressure. What, do the Dukes of Magenta want to beam it out of their eyes?
"Excuse me, Mother. Caind, I'm here now."
"Caind, Princess Anisphere has asked to see you. Say hello."
Caindo-kun moves in and out of my way, prompted by Mrs. Nerschel. Kneel and drool your head as you take your benefactor's gratitude. I have zero breath of admiration without thinking about pretty sophisticated behavior. The boulder is only a trace of the house of the Duke of Magenta.
"It's Caindo Magenta. It's a pleasure to meet you, Your Highness."
"It's Anisphere Win Palettia. It's good to see you today. I am doing well for your sister, and your parents. Keep your head up."
I was about to be in princess mode too. Somehow, you mean you get tight? Kaindo-kun is even more remarkable, although it is something that Yufi felt. I'm going to embarrass this one if I don't be somewhat cautious.
Take my word for it. Kaindo-kun is turning his gaze straight at me. I honestly don't know if I'm just staring or staring because of the pressure of that gaze...... no its really hard to understand Duke of Magenta house!?
"I wanted to get closer to you today and solve your misunderstandings."
"… misunderstanding, is it"
Wow, I'm scared. My voice pointed sharply like a blade. You look just like Lord Grants in these places!
Keep a loving laugh on your back as you accidentally get a cold sweat coming out of you. Have you been intimidated by younger people lately? Isn't that strange? Me, the princess, right? I don't think it's majestic or anything! I feel something irrational about the world!
"The misconception is that you can explain Prince Algard's actions against his sister from the break-up of his engagement to today?
"No, I'm really sorry about that my brother..."
I'm sorry, too. Come on! I have no sympathy for Al, but come on! It's time for me to get mad too, isn't it?!? It's more or less an Al Kun butt wipe!?
Caindo-kun's gaze will grow stronger on the words of apology that have come out of his grudge. This is scary......! I feel Lord Grants' blood muscles......!
"... what will royalty do with his head so easily bowed? Are you going to admit no?
"It's an informal place, so miss it. Yeah, I'm gonna let you go vegan from here, but I'm really sorry about Yuffi's breakup."
I would like to emphasize that this is only an informal place. I do know how easy it is to say that royalty shouldn't bow its head.
The air seemed to get tingly nervous. Caindo-kun is the cause of that. Yeah, now you're pre-adult...? You have too much style......
"... If you're saying it's informal, can you say something from me, too?
"Go ahead. I came here today to take your grievances, your grievances without any further ado. You can say whatever you want. I can't listen to insults to the royal family, but if they're to me, I'll listen to them. Don't worry about it."
I can't be fooled by intimidation. Because if we don't hang on here, Yufi and Kaindo-kun might make up for it a long way back. Sometimes it's a virtue not to talk, but this time if you're firmly dissatisfied, you have to talk!
"Now, let me be frank. The royal family wonders what my sister's devotion is."
"It's really royal about that, or a form involving Ufi in the circumstances of me and Al Kun. If you want to bow your head, it's me and Al, not the royal family. Yufi's been trying so hard for me. Now you're with me as my assistant, but I'm helped by the extraordinary."
"... isn't that just convenient to use your sister?
"... Caind, even though it's too much for you to forgive me."
What, hey!? Why are you shouting like that low roar all the way to Ufi!?
Or that the pressure on each other's gaze is too strong! My spine!! I'm scared!!
"Sister."
"I serve Lord Anis of my own free will. As for Master Algard, it's because of his impudence that I couldn't save your heart without. There's a lot of difference between the royal family trying to use me."
"My sister herself does. But I don't see her around. If you don't show it in a way that you know, you won't be able to convince your surroundings."
"So for that reason, I'm helping Anise to contribute to magic."
"Is it magic, magic... Is that really research for the country? I do not deny the achievement itself. But isn't that idea too much for this country?
... Ooh, that's a heartbreaking word for Mr. Anisphere, Kaindo.
I'm used to that because they've been saying it for a long time. Yeah, yeah, I'm fine.
"Certainly, Master Anis' magic is something original. It will take time to penetrate both among the people and among the nobles. And that's what we need to do."
"My sister is responsible for that," he said?
"That's all magic is worth. And it's worth serving Master Anis as well. I will continue to appeal aloud, no matter who denies it."
... That's crazy. Me, I was supposed to be here to make up for these two. Why are they all staring at each other in a fight...? Me, something wrong...?