Chapter 185
The fact that the real culprit who harmed Zeno’s right hand was a senator was also a big shock, but rumors that drew more attention than that came out.
That Xenon and the Queen of Albenheim are in love with each other. That means that I and Arwen are dating each other.
For me, who was only eating popcorn from afar, this is a rumor that is absurd. I don’t know why this rumor has spread, but in the newspaper, the writer named Florence shouted it out as a last resort.
However, what is sufficiently misleading is the fact that I delivered the speech to Arwen and provided him with various conveniences.
There’s nothing good about losing Chuck with Arwen, and she’s also helping me a lot. But Pyren seems to have decided that I and Arwen are lovers for just those reasons.
[The Kingdom of Teres. There was no Xenon Cloud in the Hask region. It’s a name even the villagers have never heard of…]
[The Senate in Albenheim was disbanded, and Representative Florence Gerrit Stormwalker was sentenced to two ears cut off. In addition, the three others, including Callas, who attacked Xenon directly, will be imprisoned forever…]
[Confession of Callas. The oath is a lie, and all the personal information about Zeno is a lie. Then what about Zeno’s right hand?]
In addition, we investigated the identity of Zeno, which was spread as a result of Florence’s last act, but, of course, none of it came out because it was all lies.
From the perspective of Teres Kingdom, he went to the Hask region with a smile, but there was nothing coming out, so he must have been disappointed. Maybe what the f**k? Could it have been such a swear word?
Pyren was once again hit in the back of the head, but Zeno’s image was changed to Orimujung once again. It is true that his right hand was injured, but it would be quite confusing as Callas and the others had set up the situation in such a way that they were attacked and then reversed.
[The Queen of Albenheim must have noticed this in advance and informed Zenon. All that was needed was a cause.]
[Will it end in tragedy like Kair and Elisha, or will it end like Zenon and Mary?]
[In a situation where the attention of many people, including the people of Albenheim, is concentrated, Queen Arwen is refusing to answer, saying that state affairs come first.]
Of course, more than half are paying attention to the relationship between me and Arwen. At first, I thought it would be a rumor, but after a while it would come out like a bubble.
However, as time passes, there are signs that they are trying to make a decision on their own terms, as neither side has given any explanation. If I went on like this, I thought that I would conclude that Arwen and I were lovers, so I hurriedly asked for an opinion.
First up, Marie and Cecily. Marie did not stay at her mansion, but returned immediately, and as soon as she heard the news, she returned.
In the end, I didn’t know what would happen again, so I decided to stay at the mansion for the time being. My parents were aware of the situation, and they gladly accepted it.
“I don’t think it would be bad to use it?”
After the three of us put our heads together and pondered, Marie unexpectedly came up with a positive opinion.
It was even more surprising that she had conceded even one step in accepting Cecily. She put on a look of surprise that she was like Cecily as well.
“wherefore?”
“Aren’t we really dating anyway? It can be used politically. If it’s an advantage to the queen, it’s an advantage, not a loss. It would be convenient to think of it as a concept like arranged marriage.”
After hearing Marie’s explanation, I immediately understood and nodded. Clearly, there is nothing in the yard where there is an arranged marriage without using rumors in moderation.
It’s good that Arwen can raise the support of the people to the maximum, and I can say that I am just on the side. But before revealing the identity, it must be explained.
If you reveal your identity, it will be revealed that you are engaged to Marie, and Cecily will have to be revealed. If you don’t, bad news can spread horribly.
“But Marie. Isaac is still only 17 years old. Isn’t it too young to be in a relationship with an elf?”
Cecily thought deeply, and expressed a slightly negative opinion. According to what she said, the rumors that Arwen and I are in a relationship are also because my identity has not been properly revealed.
It is sometimes assumed that he is an elderly sage, but the opinion that he may be unexpectedly young, starting with the contamination of the root of the world tree, has been gradually suggested. A prophet or regressor doesn’t have to be very old.
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Even so, Cecily is a demon, so Arwen is somewhat less likely to form a relationship, and it does not match in terms of time.
“Again, I never said it was a romantic relationship. It’s just that we had a ‘connection’ and never had feelings for each other. There is no problem with time. Isaac and the Queen met by chance at the last exhibition? it’s okay.”
“story?”
“Yeah. It’s like meeting Arwen when I was about 10 years old and we’ve been keeping in touch. The Queen also likes to read?
“Well…”
It seems that only strange rumors are circulating more. For example, when I grew up as a child and confessed to Arwen, or vice versa.
This is a situation that often happens to the same person. A story of a little boy who grows up and confesses to an adult he has loved for a long time. This situation is often described as a ‘reverse key job’.
If it was a previous life, I would see it from all kinds of different perspectives, but in this world, most of the time, I think it is. Moreover, since the love between different races is increasing now, it is not impossible.
However, there is no such solution to overcome the current situation.
“I think it’s fine. But I’ll have to ask Arwen for his opinion.”
“Call me right away?”
“Yeah. Before that, I need to get permission from my parents for a while.”
“Be careful not to get caught by Adelia-san.”
As I got up from my seat and went outside, Marie cautiously asked from behind. She, too, is about to find out that Adelia has become my escort knight.
Then she made a subtle expression to see if she was feeling something, but she must have noticed that Adelia had a crush on me because she was quick-witted.
They will be close sisters and sisters for now, but I don’t know how they will react if they find out about Adelia’s true identity and what’s going on inside. I will sympathize with Marie’s personality.
‘Still not yet.’
I’ve heard something from my mother. If you really want to accept Adelia, make a decision after hearing her choices when she later reveals her identity.
I know what that choice is because I am not an idiot. It must have been closely related to the Kingdom of Teres.
Right now, she is keeping a distance and watching from a distance, but people’s hearts are drawn to greed. What’s more, the Kingdom of Tersu is a cultural powerhouse, so I’ll try to make a connection with me somehow.
There is a strong possibility of linking Adelia with me by giving her a royal surname rather than an illegitimate child. Moreover, there is a circumstance that we have been close together, so it is strategically appropriate.
‘If you reveal your identity, it will be really difficult from then on.’
There was a crisis recently, but fortunately, we got through it and created the best situation. Rumors between me and Arwen were unexpected.
After that, I explained everything to my parents. My parents told me to take care of it, and they said they would respect my choice.
When I asked where Adelia was halfway through, she said that her training was over and she was now bathing. We have a lot of time to talk anyway, so make an appointment for later.
So I got all the permission from my parents and went back to the bedroom where the two women were waiting. Even when I wasn’t there, the story was blooming, so his expression was as bright as the sunlight.
“What were you talking about?”
“It’s nothing. So, did you get permission?”
“Yeah. We should talk to each other? My father said that from now on, I can take care of things related to me.”
After this incident, my father said he would not interfere unless I asked for help in person. After all, his father was just his assistant, he didn’t plan and carry out.
I trudged towards the desk and brought a piece of magic paper to summon Siris. I saw Cecily often, but Marie looked at me with a curious expression because it was the first time.
“If I tear it apart, will it be summoned?”
“yes.”
chock-
With a short answer, I ripped the summon paper in half without hesitation. The summon paper torn in half soon turned into blue particles and scattered in the air.
“Did you call?”
Before long, Siris was summoned from the air. She greeted politely with her characteristic husky voice.
Marie had a strange expression on her face when she saw the Dark Elf for the first time in her life, but was startled when she saw Siris’s very revealing outfit. Although she wore armor, she would be surprised that she was, in effect, an undergarment.
“Gee, it’s really all dark elves? But the clothes…”
“I can’t help it because of the dark elf’s abilities. You’ll get used to it when you watch it.”
“Ugh…”
Surprisingly, Marie was shy and turned her gaze elsewhere. But she stumbled from time to time because Siris’ body was hers, and she eventually stared openly.
Cecily smiled at how cute Marie was and gently stroked her hair. In fact, Siris herself responded that it was nothing.
I had been caught off guard by Siris’s body, which I always looked at, and for a moment, I coughed in vain to calm the mood and asked her.
“Siris, can you call Arwen for a moment?
“all right.”
Siris listened to my request and immediately teleported. She didn’t forget that she played her pranks on Marie while she came back.
“Marie. Are you really shy?”
“Well… that kind of outfit…”
“You wore something worse than that on the first night, too.”
“I, I still covered everything I could hide! That’s not armor, it’s just underwear!”
Marie screaming with a blush on her face. Cecily, who was sitting next to her, looked at it, and she smiled unknowingly.
How would you react if you found out that Cecily had her first night out wearing a garter belt? She was somewhat mischievous, and she wanted to play a prank on her, but she decided to move on.
“…Isaac.”
“yes?”
“Do you like something like that?”
“I don’t hate it.”
“…Okay. You like things like that…”
It seems that somehow gave Marie unnecessary motivation, but let’s move on.
“Isaac.”
“Oh, you’re here.”
After a while, Arwen appeared with Siris. As soon as Arwen appeared, Marie quietly stood up.
Although it is not a vacant seat, Arwen is the queen of a foreign country. She, moreover, this is her first meeting, so you have to be polite to make a good impression.
“Hello, Queen. I am Marie Hausen Requilis, the eldest daughter of the Duke of Requilis. It is an honor to meet you.”
“My name is Arwen Elidia, the queen of Albenheim. Nice to meet you.”
The two women greeted each other according to the etiquette of each country. Cecily had met once before, so a brief eye contact ended.
After a while, everyone sat down at a round table. However, Siris did not sit down and stood beside Arwen.
“Yes. What did you call me here to talk about?”
“actually…”
I passed on all the stories I had told Arwen before. She flinched as soon as she heard the current rumors, but she soon listened to my explanation one by one and listened with a serious expression.
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Eventually, the time for explanation passed, and Arwen showed signs of contemplation for a while when all explanations were finished. She occasionally made eye contact with me and licked her lips as if she wanted to say something, but I waited quietly.
About a minute passed like that. She nodded her head, deciding that it was better than expected. It was a positive sign.
“It’s a good way. I don’t deny the rumors, but it’s a simple relationship, not a romantic relationship…”
“It’s enough that they show each other kindness. Instead, we should draw a line like a knife.”
“In what way?”
“As much as I have a fiance?”
“Be engaged…”
Arwen looked at Marie at the word fiance. As soon as her eyes met her, Marie gave her a beautiful smile and nodded her head.
It’s a little funny to see how he’s trying to keep Siris’ attention somehow. Her fists were trembling under her table.
Meanwhile, Arwen looked at Marie with a subtle expression, then turned to the other side and looked at Cecily. Then his face became more complex and subtle.
What the hell is she thinking? I waited quietly for her mouth to open.
“…Okay. Then I’ll let you decide what to do with it.”
“Isn’t there anything?”
“It’s going to take… Isaac.”
“yes?”
At my question, Arwen looked directly at me with silver-gray eyes like the Milky Way. Then he licked his lips once more and said hard.
“What do you think… when you see a glass half full of water?”
“What?”
“I asked what you think when you see a glass half full of water. I’d like to ask for your opinion as well as Isaac.”
Arwen also sought input from Marie and Cecily. Because it was a random question, the two women on either side, including me, had a slightly bewildered expression on their faces.
However, Arwen rarely speaks useless words. There must be some meaning to that question.
As I pondered this, Marie without delay brought up her own thoughts.
“I don’t know why the Queen asked the question because I lacked insight. Does it have any meaning?”
“For now, don’t call it an oracle.”
“It’s an oracle, so I’ll be careful with the opinion that it doesn’t mean…
“… …”
Marie relentlessly said what she wanted to say. Arwen’s reaction to hearing that was quite remarkable. Even so, her pale, pale skin became even whiter.
Cecily, who had been pondering in the meantime, came up with another opinion.
“Aren’t you saying that it depends on how you think? You might think that the water is only half full, but you might think that it’s half full.”
“Umm…”
In response to Cecily’s reply, she nodded her head. It was pretty good, but it was a sign that it wasn’t clear.
The last person left is me alone. Since it was called an oracle, it must have meaning.
I wonder if Luminus-sama was playing another prank, but I think I should at least say something nice, saying it’s a dream rather than a dream. Otherwise, you might feel depressed for nothing.
So, I looked straight at Arwen, who was looking forward to something, and spoke my opinion.
“It’s vague, but it can have various meanings. You can fill the remaining glass, or you can pour the water on the floor. Doesn’t that mean that you can fill or empty as you like?”
“You can fill it or you can empty it…”
“It may be an indirect expression of the meaning of making a choice. Instead of filling it with water, it might even break the glass. It’s so vague, I don’t know.”
“… …”
Hearing my answer, Arwen seemed to think deeply for a while, then lifted his head and looked into my face.
I don’t know why, but the corners of her mouth were slightly raised, giving her a look of relief.
“Okay. It sounds like you did a good job asking for your opinion.”
“So can you tell me what question you asked to get such an oracle?”
At my question, Arwen smiled even deeper than before.
“It’s a secret.”
He came up with an answer that sounded like a hopeless one.
Himitsu desu!
Una mas!