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Published at 23rd of May 2023 05:35:36 PM


Chapter 68

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Sapphiras Perfectio, 2nd son of the Earl of Aldridge

Percival Belisario, 3rd son of Margrave of Vanderwall on the Eastern Frontier, Knight of the Sun

Adeline, Margravine of Vanderwall, Percival’s mother

Nigel Bosworth, Marquess of Jermaine’s son

When I returned to my room that night after meeting Madam Adeline, I was surprised.

I was surprised to find that the souvenirs I thought were confectionery were in fact a number of outfits. Of course, there was confectionery too.

They were simple, everyday clothes, which I was very grateful for as I don’t have many clothes, but in any case they were too good to be true. It feels good to the touch and the stitching is solid, so even though it’s casual wear, it’s a luxury item. Even the wand is worth a lot, but I am very sorry that I have been given so many things.

Actually, I probably should have at least bought some clothes with the money provided by the ducal family, but I thought it was fine because I had my uniform, so I wore the few clothes I had brought from home for everyday wear. I can do my own laundry, and if I wash and dry my clothes as soon as I wear them, I have enough to get by even if I don’t have many clothes. After all, I was a commoner adventurer in my previous life. As long as they are not dirty, that’s good enough for me. Amongst all the sons and daughters of aristocratic families, my appearance may have stood out in a bad way. I am sure that Madam Adeline could not bear to see me like that.

In truth, my parents should have taken care of my personal affairs and provided me with clothing and daily necessities, but I don’t have any parents to rely on. I should have taken care of myself a bit more.

Even in my……previous life, Urla often scolded me about what I was wearing.

But now I’ve got enough common sense to not do the whole underwear-only-under-the-cloak thing. Now that I think about it, that was just perverted.

As I put the clothes in the wardrobe with this thought in mind, the closet, which until this morning had been empty, seemed pleased to be able to fulfil its role to the fullest.

Since the day after my meeting with the Margravine of Vanderwall in the salon, Nigel has completely stopped getting involved. Instead, he glared at me as if he were his parent’s avenger. I guess it’s because he can no longer say that he’s the future fiancée after Madam. clearly told him that she’s turned down the offer of an engagement.

I had heard from Percival at the breakfast table that he couldn’t have lunch with me today because he had to run an errand, so today I’m having lunch by myself. Just as I was thinking about what to eat, one of my classmates came up to me.

“Ah, there you are! Sapphiras!”

“Hey, what’s up?”

“It seems Percival said that he wants you to come to the training grounds warehouse.”

It seems he said? Who the hell said that?

“Eh? Percival? Is that a message directly from him?”

“ No, there was a guy looking for you over there. I asked him what it was about, and he said Percival was in the warehouse at the training grounds and wanted Sapphiras to help him.”

“……Hmm, I see. If you say so, I’ll go there.”

“Hey, should I go with you? If you’re going to help out at the warehouse, you’re going to have to do the heavy lifting, right? No matter how close you are and how easy it is to ask you, you’re not much use with your thin arms, right?”

“That’s rude. I’m still a force to be reckoned with. But I’ll accept your feelings.”

“Hahaha, is that so? Well, don’t hurt yourself.”

“Thanks.”

……Suspicious.

It’s definitely suspicious. Why is Percival in the training grounds warehouse at this time of the day? And it’s even more suspicious that the message is a person-to-person message. That guy earlier must have been taken advantage of for his kindness, but who on earth is the guy before that? Someone behind the scenes must be up to no good.

However, even though I know it must be some kind of trap, I can’t help but poke my head into things that seem interesting due to my innate nature. I’m wondering what kind of trick they’re trying to pull on me. I also want to confirm who I’m dealing with. I have a pretty good idea. I can only think of one person so far who doesn’t like me enough to want to take me down.

At any rate, I head for the warehouse at the training grounds. There is no sign of anyone around the warehouse at all, and the sliding door is slightly ajar. The fact that the door is open to the extent that I can’t see inside completely already makes me suspicious. Is this classic harassment, locking me in the warehouse and not letting me out for afternoon classes? I peered into the warehouse to see what was inside, but I was violently pushed from behind.

“…..Uwah!”

The me that was full of gaps tumbled into the warehouse clumsily, but I was able to protect myself by creating a breeze, so I barely managed to avoid getting soiled.

As I let out a breath of relief that that was dangerous, I heard a heavy door close behind me, dimming the inside of the warehouse. The warehouse has no other entrances or exits apart from the door, which has a small, latticed, lighted window close to the roof. I tried to open the closed door, but it was locked and would not open. Apparently, they thought they had me locked in. Looking at the closed door, there is a keyhole on this side. Hmm, this warehouse can be locked from both inside and outside.

“Heeeh……isn’t this quite the beauty?”

“I wondered what kind of brat we’d be dealing with, but this looks like a lot of fun.”

“I can’t believe I’m being paid to have a good time, this is the best job I’ve ever had.”

While I was thinking in front of the closed door, many large-bodied thugs with vulgar smiles emerged from the shadows. Being trapped in an unpopular warehouse and being surrounded by ugly men with beards and scars on their faces, an ordinary lady or weak-willed son would probably faint or tremble.

This place is basically empty until after school, when the students who have chosen swordsmanship arrive. The other party was planning a worse quality harassment than I thought.

They’re planning to have these guys attack me and have the students who come here find me in a state where I can’t say what they’ve done to me. That’s a terrible story. These lowlifes are the ultimate1The term used here is ここに極まれり which is a slang(?) mostly used by the older generation. It is an expression with the meaning of ‘this is the ultimate state, situation, or result’.

It sounds exaggerated like a movie line, but in most cases it is meant to be humorous or teasing, or used as an expression with impact.

[Example]

A celebrity buys a private jet, you can say that celebrity life is the ultimate. Have you only been eating bean sprouts and eggs for several days? The poverty life is also ultimate here, isn’t it? The best coffee beans, the best roasts, and a blissful cup made by an excellent barista are all here! This is the ultimate situation!

By the way, what’s going on with security at the academy? I can’t believe they let such suspicious people invade the academy so easily.

“We have the keys. Don’t think you can escape.”

“Well, don’t worry. After we’ve had enough fun, we’ll let you out of here.”

One of the men approached me with a rope.

I transferred to get behind the man and used my wand to take them out one after the other.

The golden particles shimmered so beautifully in the dimness, but it sucks that the first magic I use with the Tricorn wand is aimed at these guys. I feel extremely sorry for Percival. I’m sorry, Percival. I’ll use more wonderful magic next time, so please forgive me.

The five men who suddenly became immobilised did not understand what has happened, and all of them are showing a dumb face.

“……Well, this isn’t interesting enough, is it? I’ll make you look even nicer for a change.”

I started the wind, cutting and blowing off the men’s clothes from the navel down.

“……Ueeee, dirty.”

I scowled at the sight of it, even though I’d done it myself. It’s a good thing the warehouse is dimly lit. If I can see them, I’m guaranteed to have nightmares.

The men, their lower halves exposed, are desperately trying to make some sort of appeal with their eyes. It wouldn’t be fun if they make too much noise and we’re found, so I made them unable to make any noise. I don’t know what they are trying to say, but I can imagine. They are probably saying ‘stop’ or ‘you bastard’ or something like that.

Come to think of it, I was going to ask who the client was, but I can’t ask because I’ve made them unable to speak. Well, that’s okay. Leave that to the academy.

“Anyway, you were going to pull out that shoddy and filthy thing to rape me, right? Then it wouldn’t have mattered at all even if you took it out now.”

If it hadn’t been me who was brought here, that kid would have had their life ruined in the most terrible way. There is no way I would have allowed that to happen. So I’m going to ruin their lives too. Those who can only beat up those weaker than themselves should be beaten up by the strong. If they go through the same thing, they will understand how the other party feels. In the first place,  it is the worst to be complicit in such a terrible and absurd crime.

“You guys won’t be able to move for half a day in this state. But don’t worry! Someone will surely come after school! You’ll get out of here when you’ve had enough remorse for your stupidity.”

Leaving the men with their bottoms bare, I transferred back to the school building. There’s still plenty of time to eat lunch. I just hope there’s a plate of meat left.

“Ah, Sapphiras. Did you meet Percival?”

As I stood at the counter to choose my menu, the classmate who had passed on the message to me earlier called out to me.

“It seems like it was already done. There was nobody in the warehouse.”

“Oh, really? But it was good, wasn’t it? Even if Sapphiras had been there, you might have interfered with the clean-up.”

“……If you’re so so, do you want to arm wrestle with me?”

“No, I don’t want to, because Percival might get mad at me.”

“Why would Percival be mad at you?”

He laughed and said, ‘who knows’.

After school, the training grounds were in an uproar. Apparently, suspicious people were hiding in the warehouse, and it was so important that even the Knights of the Kingdom were dispatched.

I feel sorry for the students who saw that for the first time, but since they chose swordsmanship, they must have trained both physically and mentally. I can only pray that the unpleasant things will soon be forgotten.

It would be nice if security at the academy could be reconsidered a little.

While the students were buzzing, I headed to the cafe terrace to have some tea.

melon: Sorry late update again!

On a side note, we’ve finally reached the halfway point of the novel! (currently 136 chapters) Although it’s still ongoing, we’re just gonna get closer to the latest chapter especially since author isn’t updating as often now. I guess they’re busy with the official book publication.




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