I feel like I was having a very nostalgic dream.
「...」
Before I knew it, my whole body was enveloped in warm light.
I don't feel hostility. Rather, it is a gentle light that instinctively reassures.
「... Kun."
I want to float in this light forever.
I'm sure the Ojou-sama will like this light.
「... Crow-kun."
Yes, Ojou-sama.
Where's the Ojou-sama?
It's not a case of being in a place like this.
I need to get back to the Ojou-sama as soon as possible.
Because, the Ojou-sama is--
"Please wake up, Crow-kun!"
"Oh!"
When she awakens to consciousness and opens her eyes, she sees the face of a girl with cherry colored hair in her field of vision.
"Maria... sama?"
"Good, you woke up!"
Miss Maria, who looks down at me, is teary-eyed for some reason, and her face is close to me in the first place.
From the soft touch on the back of my head, I realized that I was apparently being pillowed on my knees.
"Uh..., why is Maria-sama here?"
It was a terrible injury!"
Ignoring Miss Maria, who looked flustered, she sat up.
He took out a pocket watch in his pocket and tried to check the time, but the board was broken and completely broken.
"Speaking of which, is it Maria-sama?"
It wasn't until then that I noticed a change in my body.
I touch and check various parts of my body, but I don't feel any pain at all.
The serious injuries inflicted by the Ojou-sama before she lost consciousness had disappeared as if nothing had happened.
"Yes, I've treated as much as I can, but I still need to rest."
Miss Maria's attribute is light.
The light attribute is a versatile attribute that has almost all the characteristics instead of having few bearers.
Among them, Miss Maria, who has a talent for magic specializing in healing, could treat such a serious condition.
"I suddenly heard a terrible noise, and when I came to see it, I was surprised to see it covered in blood.
「... It doesn't matter to you."
It's such a serious injury, and Miss Maria, who treated it, can't help but wonder.
However, I couldn't talk about her honestly, so I had to be silent.
"Thank you for your help, and I'll be sure to thank you for this later. Excuse me then."
"Hey, wait a minute!"
When I tried to end the conversation and go back to the Ojou-sama, for some reason Miss Maria grabbed my right arm and stopped me.
"What can I do for you?"
"No, if you don't ask me anything, 'Oh, I see, you should thank me for your help right now!'"
Why do we have to hear such a bad story?
I want to get back to my daughter soon.
Shake off Miss Maria lightly, the bangle on her right arm—shining in the center of it, to be exact.Purple Magic Gem amethyst- Touch.
"Open"
If you chant the pre-set words, the magic gem will light up and activate the magic ceremony engraved on the bangle.
"Lie..., it's not a super rare item to be a spatial attribute magic tool!"
"Did you know?"
Seeing the black vortex that appeared in the space in front of me, Miss Maria opened her eyes in surprise.
It was a little surprising that she, a former commoner, knew the value of this magic tool.
A magic tool is a tool made so that even humans who do not have magical powers can exercise magic.
In general magic, so-called "magic holders" such as young ladies use their own magic to construct magic formulas and manifest magic.
On the other hand, magic tools supply magic power from special gems that contain magical power called "magic gems" instead of magic powers possessed by magic powers, and activate magic formulas pre-engraved on magic tools to manifest magic.
At first glance, it seems to be a useful magic tool in that anyone can use it, but it is not widely distributed in the kingdom.
There are several reasons, but the main reason is that expensive magic gems are disposables in order to use the magic power of the magic gem itself, which is the power.
Originally, gems have a very high affinity for magic, and at the same time, they have the property of accumulating magical power.
When a vein is formed on top of a torrent of magical power flowing through the earth called a spirit vein, the gem continues to absorb magic power for a long time and transforms into a magic gem.
This magic gem is a versatile substance that acts as a catalyst when used when exercising magic, and can be used as a raw material for various magic potions when crushed into small pieces and mixed with medicinal herbs.
It is no exaggeration to say that society is supported by magic gems, which are very expensive because they are in demand everywhere.
And above all, the kingdom is called the land of magic, so many magicians.
It was inevitable that it would be cheaper to hire a magic person out there than to buy a subtle magic tool that used up expensive magic jewels and only one magic that could be used.
Therefore, the kingdom does not even make magic tools, and the only way to obtain them at present is to import them from the neighboring country of the Grunz Empire.
Even if there is no one in the world who can do tricks such as importing magic tools with a particularly rare spatial attribute and having them have their servants, there will be no one other than a Ojou-sama.
"Well, this is my thank you for this treatment."
No, I don't need this much money!"
The magic tool I have is engraved with magic that creates a space about the size of a wooden box.
It is a magic that is useful for merchants because it is not bulky and can carry luggage without feeling heavy.
He took out a leather bag full of gold coins from the space and handed it to Miss Maria, but for some reason he forcibly pushed it back.
"If it's difficult to carry, I'll let my subordinates carry it later."
"No, you're telling me you can't get this much money in the first place!"
"Why?"
"Because I did it because I liked it, and I don't get paid for it."
「...」
I couldn't understand what she was saying.
If you are a nobleman, you will not refuse this story in the first place.
If you refuse here, you may end up destroying the other person's face.
Even if you are a commoner, there is no reason not to jump at the fact that you can get such a large amount of money.
Perhaps because she is an aristocrat from a commoner, this girl is something different.
"Huh... Please advise me that you are not aware of it. Maria, your treatment is at least worth it. And in aristocratic society, receiving favors and not returning anything is to smear mud not only on me, but also on the face of the Ojou-sama. So could you please take it for me?"
"Oh, yes... I understood. But um... I wonder if you could make it a little more modest..."
Miss Maria succeeded in persuading me and showed some understanding, but she seemed to be a little dissatisfied and looked at me while scratching her cheek.
"I can't really do that because it has to do with the ducal family, but yes... So what is this?"
At least they agreed to accept it, and it wouldn't be too forceful.
With that in mind, he threw the leather bag into the black vortex and took out a small bottle of liquid instead.
"Oh yes, that's about it, what's inside?"
「It is Miracle drug elixir ."
"Uh..."
Miss Maria's face, which had been smiling, hardened in an instant.
After all, it seems that you will not be satisfied with "a panacea that cures all kinds of diseases and injuries".
The other party is good at healing magic, it can't be helped.
"No, it's certainly a little less valuable than before, but if this is the case, the cashability is not bad and it seems to be worth it enough. After all, was the gold coin from earlier better?"
"Oh! How could this happen!?"
Perhaps dissatisfied with my explanation, Miss Maria held her head and screamed.
"Okay, that's it..."
After that, we proceeded with further negotiations, and Miss Maria finally agreed.
In his hand is a small bottle of elixir.
"Thank you, then I'll excuse myself for this."
「... Wait!"
He tried to leave because he was useless, but was stopped again by Miss Maria.
"Hey, Crow, why are you following Isabella so much?"
"Why... What do you mean?"
Her partner is getting tired and wants her to release it soon, but she doesn't seem to think so.
"The wound you just gave Isabella, didn't it? You don't have to obey her until she does such a terrible thing!"
Koitsu is... What are you saying?
Like before, I don't understand what Miss Maria is saying.
I guess that's my own thing.
"It's not just this time, Crow is doing his best, but Isabella is always neglecting Crow!"
While I was silent, Miss Maria continued to speak.
I'm going to say something like I just understood, but what do you know about me?
"I don't deserve to be such a terrible person, Lord Crow!
「... Shut up."
What did he say now?
I tried to put up with it a little, but it turned out to be useless, I can't tolerate it.
That my Lord is the worst?
Don't be kidding, this—"
「... Huh?"
"I'm telling you to shut up!"
Before I knew it, my body was already moving.
Grabbing the knife taken out of the cuff, he swings it down in a straight line around the woman's neck.
「...」
"Oh..., ah, ah..."
The knife that was supposed to stop the woman's breath stopped just before it touched her neck.
Then, as if she finally understood that she was going to be killed, the woman turned blue in the face and began to tremble rattlingly.
"I owe you a debt of gratitude for treating your injuries, so let's not ask you this time, but—"
"Huh..."
When I slowly put the knife down and put it in the cuff again, she exhales heavily, as if relieved.
"Then insult the Ojou-sama in front of me, and I'll kill you for sure."
"Hee...!"
When he grabbed the woman's neck and hit her with killing energy at close range, the woman's face turned blue again.
Even if I look at his expression distorted by fear, the anger in me will not subside.
But we should round it up around here.
"Do you understand?"
"Ha, ha, ha..."
When I ask with a smile, Miss Maria turns into a doll that shakes her head over and over again.
Satisfied, she let go of her hand and Miss Maria collapsed to the ground.
"I'm glad you understood, but excuse me this time."
「...」
At this rate, I won't be stopped anymore.
Leaving Miss Maria looking up at me dumbfounded, I left the garden this time.
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"Oh, I've spent a lot of time."
When I returned, all classes had already ended, and there were only a few students left in the lecture room.
There was no Ojou-sama there.
At this time, the Ojou-sama is probably in her usual place.
After leaving the lecture building, I headed for the main building in the center of the school.
Since the main building has the president's office, staff room, student council room, etc., the general public is not usually inaccessible.
The second floor, which was originally one of the common rooms for entertaining visitors, had been occupied by the Ojou-sama ever since she entered the school using the power of the Duke's family.
"Oh... I'm sorry."
"No, I'm sorry."
"Uh... Excuse me!"
When I reached the front of the target room, I almost bumped into a petite female student who came out of the room.
She seemed to be in a hurry, bowed to me and ran past me.
"Excuse me."
"It's late! How long are you going to keep me waiting for the butler? It's so late, so we've already started the tea party."
When I entered the room so as to be mistaken for her, I immediately heard the Ojou-sama's taunts.
In addition to the Ojou-sama and the girls around her, there were several other students in the room, enjoying tea and sweets on the table.
After school, the Ojou-sama always gathers the students who follow her for a tea party.
Only the aristocratic faction centered on the Duke of Variers, Miss Isabella's parents' family, and some of the children of the nobles who belong to it are allowed to participate in this tea party, especially those who are recognized by the Ojou-sama.
It is considered a great honor to participate in this tea ceremony at the school.
There is no one in this school who makes fun of a group of children.
The Dukes of Variers are a large aristocrat with power comparable to that of the royal family, and their daughter, Miss Isabella, is the future queen.
If you make a connection with such a Ojou-sama now, the future of the aristocratic family will be safe.
"I'm sorry."
"Not at all, Crow, get ready."
「... Yes sir."
I bowed my head, and the Ojou-sama immediately calmed her anger and ordered me to join the preparations for the tea ceremony.
To be honest, I was surprised.
It is an abnormal situation that the Ojou-sama who usually looks forward to this tea ceremony and is furious like a fiery fire if she does something rough is the end of it.
It makes me wonder, but now it's work.
Taking over the work from my maids, I started preparing a new cup of tea.
"Ojou, was there anything good?"
After observing for a while, I found out that the Ojou-sama is in a good mood now.
While pouring tea into the empty cup, I looked at the Ojou-sama, and although it was a little difficult to understand, she seemed to start singing at any moment.
"Oh, do you understand? Well, I can finally put moxibustion on that cheeky little girl."
"Does that have anything to do with Erina-sama, who left earlier?"
"Oh... That's the name, kid. Yes, she said she really wanted to do it, so I asked her to do one thing."
The family home of Miss Elina, the girl who left by mistake earlier, must have been a small baronial house that would fly if it blew.
There is no way that such a weak noble lady can refuse the "request" of the duke's daughter.
It was not uncommon for a Ojou-sama to make a "request" to the children of a noble family of lower rank in this way.
"Hehe... We'll find out tomorrow. Look forward to Crow too. You can see something interesting."
Saying this, the Ojou-sama enjoying the aroma of the newly brewed tea had a smile on her face that captivated the viewer.