Capitulo 37
Episode 37
What do I have to do? Do we hand him over to the Capital Guard right away?
I shook my head at the question of the gentleman who was waiting for my order.
Isn’t it dangerous?
Yes, Miss. Now, I’m just an ordinary human being.
Looking at the gentleman as if he needed a little more explanation, I leaned over a little and whispered in his ear.
This is… It seems that Sir Raymond collided with the barrier the Tower’s mistress had made, and his magic was sealed.
Magic?
Yes.
That’s why he’s bound like that.
It was quite interesting to see that the proud Raymond was unable to use his magical powers.
No matter how great the main character is, if he has no power, he’s no different from an ordinary human being.
Give me some space. I have something else to say.
Will he be all right?
The gentlemen looked at me with a worried expression on their faces.
Even without magical powers, Raymond was Raymond, so it was understandable that they were anxious.
I sighed and said.
Would it be reassuring to have the gentlemen standing outside?
Yes. Miss.
As if they had no other choice, the gentlemen checked the last rope binding Raymond and went outside.
Raymond, who, as always, was expected to be unabashedly flirtatious, remained silent.
In the end, I spoke first.
What are you looking for in my family so late?
He shook his head at my question.
hahaha…
His face, which had always been triumphant, was contracted so much that he looked good with that miserable expression.
He was smiling casually, but Raymond’s soft smile was different from before.
Seeing Raymond’s face showing his displeasure was more pleasing than I expected.
Of course, I felt good otherwise.
I didn’t know Duke Pioneer would treat guests this way.
You are not a guest. No idiot calls anyone who comes unannounced a guest at this time a guest.
It’s a princess’s invitation, so I’m in a hurry.
Saying that, he twisted hard to untie the rope, but to no avail.
That rope was a special request from my father, as strange people often visited him.
It was a rope that could only be cut with the sword technique of the master-at-arms or only the one who bought it.
There was no way Raymond, who had been sealed from his magical powers, could easily free himself.
Could you release this?
Eventually, Raymond broke his pride and asked me to do it.
I don’t like it. Do I look like I believe in Sir Raymond?
Are you still thinking about it then? I told you, I’m sorry.
He was really a shameless person.
No matter how close he came to something transcendent beyond human common sense, his face could be so hard.
Um, I’m sorry, I’m sorry.
You even gave me a hug(punch) back then….
Raymond’s voice glowed softly with anger.
He, who had never bowed his head to anyone in his entire life, would not be able to endure the current situation.
That’s just it. I never said I’d forgive you, did I?
Raymond bit his lower lip at my words.
It’s probably a problem he’ll never be able to solve, since he never bowed his head or sincerely apologized even though he shook everything out of himself.
With that pretty pink hairdo, he knows nothing but to crush or threaten others.
I sat back and waited for Raymond to say what he wanted.
What do you want.
It was a tone that felt anger boiling as it was.
But it was what I wanted to hear, so I decided to give it a try.
I stood up and met Raymond’s eyes.
I want you.
The golden eyes, which had always been relaxed, trembled badly.
Raymond misunderstood what I meant, and his face turned bright red in an instant.
It was so funny that I burst out laughing without realizing it. Raymond, realizing my joke, shouted.
Shit, are you playing with me now?
Ah. Don’t get me wrong. Because I really love you. To be precise, I love you like a gentleman.
Raymond, his face surprised, cleared his voice and avoided my gaze.
I decided to press him hard.
Think about it. Raymond, I could be the next empress, and I am also the lord’s daughter. If my family accuses you here, will the people of the Tower simply accept you as the master?
There was only one reason why Raymond could not rise to the rank of Tower Master.
It was because of his broken personality.
His mental state, which was no different from giving up on being human, made many mages hesitant to sign his master’s succession agreement.
Hey, you’ve grown up a lot. You even threaten me.
Is this a threat? I think you think a lot.
Do you want me to pretend I don’t know because someone is always looking out for you?
He had a rather seductive smile, but I didn’t even care.
I looked at Raymond and smiled.
It’s not going to happen, so don’t expect it. Because I learned from you that you have to stomp your feet to subdue your opponent.
It was funny to see the faces change rapidly with every word he said.
I didn’t know it was more like that, since my opponent was the one who always bothered me like that.
What a long time it has been.
At the end, Raymond asked quietly, realizing there was no compromise.
So what do you want from me?
Your loyalty.
Ha. You don’t deserve it, my respect and loyalty are only for Tatiana.
What I want is not a big thing to devote my whole life to.
Obsession and loyalty, which were close to insanity, were also the specifications for this one.
Exactly. Don’t play with words.
It’s difficult. I was just trying to treat you the way you treated me.
There was a gnashing of teeth sound.
If I bothered him any more, it sounded like something big would happen.
Give me your prey as a gift at the next hunting competition.
Hunting?
Yes.
In the original hunting festival, to present one’s prey was to show affection and loyalty to the other.
Perhaps the men attending will present Tatiana with a kill to test her unchanging heart.
That is not allowed.
So, will you take responsibility and resign your position as master of the tower ? Perhaps I will testify to His Majesty as well.
I cornered Raymond.
It was one of two things, whether to resign the position of wizard master in this manner, or to bow down from time to time and introduce me to a game.
Great. What a bummer.
Good choice.
I opened the door, stepped out and called someone.
The gentlemen arrived with a special dagger made for rope and loosened the tie-down that held Raymond.
And you have received a written contract in advance through the butler.
Sign here.
Ah… what?
Can’t you see? It’s a contract.
Even if I don’t have this, I’ll keep my promise.
It was nonsense.
In this world, to me, a promise was nothing more than a greeting to stop by and have a cup of tea next time.
Sorry, but I don’t believe in verbal promises like that.
Ha.
The gentlemen guarding him from behind ignored him and tried to subdue and press him.
Raymond, forcibly seated again, picked up the pen and looked at the contract.
What is this?
As he read the contract, he pointed to an item and looked at me.
You’re betting my magic, isn’t that too much?
Considering Sir Raymond’s reputation, I think he should be grateful for betting so much.
He was famous for his playful image and unserious words and actions.
Raymond is beautiful and dangerous, but he loves freedom.
His words were so light and confident.
In short, this is how the seeds you planted grew.
Magic is not allowed.
He muttered under his breath menacingly.
As I said before, you have only two choices. Either you sign it or I expose you.
It was the first time I had seen Raymond cornered, so it was quite nice.
He muttered, biting his lip.
You’re really giving me a headache.
Raymond signed in rough, as if he had nothing to read.
I took the contract from him, looked it over carefully and handed it to the butler.
Then you can come back now.
Unexpected luck made me feel better.
Hearing Daniel’s story this day is enough to forget the disappointment.
However, the truth is, if there is something to gain, there is also something to lose.
Yes?
For some reason, Raymond didn’t budge. When he said he doesn’t want to be with me at all, why does he still stay?
I asked, tilting my head.
Why don’t you come back?
Ha…
He let out a long sigh.
Somehow, he looked paler than usual.
It was a situation that other people would feel sorry for, but not me.
Aren’t you leaving right now?
Take responsibility.
What is this man talking about now?