If that was the case, it’d become apparent why Randolph was so wary of Oswald.

Regardless of who his mother is, as long as the blood of His Majesty flows within his veins, Lord Oswald has the right to succeed the throne all the same…

Perhaps, they were trying to conceal his birth from the world.

However, they were doubtful it could be hidden forever.

After all, Oswald possessed a tremendous amount of magical power, and his magical prowess was also top notch.

At the same time, his heroics had garnered a lot of attention.

Announcing Oswald was a prince wouldn’t harm the royal family in any way.

One day, the king might even choose Oswald to succeed the throne.

…Hence why His Highness Randolph is so hostile towards Lord Oswald, a man who might usurp his position.

As such, Randolph couldn’t overlook Oswald’s existence.

“…Oh, right. Even if uncover Oswald’s true identity, you probably don’t know about his actions so far, right?”

Randolph laughed as if he’d come up with a good idea.

“Let me tell you—Oswald’s magic was so potent, he took his own mother’s life when he was born!”

“…!”

Charlotte gasped upon hearing that.

“—Hahaha! Splendid—truly a splendid expression! Looks like Oswald never revealed how far his sins run!”

“…His mother—”

“—Even the way he was born into this world is worthy of the word ‘abominable.’ Not only that, he couldn’t even control his own magic! As a result, he was sealed and raised in a tower!”

A shivering chill crept up Charlotte’s spine.

“In spite of that, he still couldn’t control it, and his magical power went berserk all the time! Father always disciplined him, making him understand his place, before sealing him again! I mean, there’s no saying when he’ll kill again? Just like he did his own mother.”

“…”

Charlotte tightly bit her lips.

“What do you think? Are you terrified of him, yet?”

Randolph was utterly pleased when he saw that Charlotte was trembling.

“Like you, Oswald is at my father’s disposal and can be discarded at any time!”

“…”

“However, because he was just so good at playing the hero and swore to serve the country as a magician, we had no choice but to spare him. After all, the contract magic passed down in the royal family can’t be applied to those of the same lineage.”

She felt colder and colder, she couldn’t stop shivering…

Seeing that, Randolph laughed even more.

“The only reason he’s still lives to this day is because we of the royal family deem him useful. Being able to control his own magic—having become the top magician, none of that matters! If anything, they are only justify our reluctance tokeeping him alive. Regardless, if my Father decides that he’s a threat, he’ll be disposed of…!”

Randolph lifted Charlotte’s chin up.

“Oswald is—and always has been—a hindrance! Despite being a monster, my father’s blood still flows in him! Such terrifying magical power! One that not even we can hope to attain—!!”

“Lord Oswald…”

“Hahahaha! Hey, you’re shivering! Are you cowering after learning what kind of man it was you married?”

He berated the drenched Charlotte.

“Lord Oswald is…”

“—Fear him! Reject him! No matter how much he’s praised for his noble deeds, in the end—”

—Charlotte couldn’t endure it anymore.

She closed her eyes and embraced her shivering self, before shouting with all her might.

“…I want to give the young Lord Oswald warm milk and a blanket—!!”

“…Huh?”

Randolph was dumbfounded by Charlotte’s sudden swap.

“I want to feed him lots and lots of delicious food, tuck him in, and let him sleep soundly without worrying about tomorrow!! I want to tell him to not mull over his troubles and just be happy! I want to ensure the young Lord Oswald’s happiness!”

“H-hey, what…?”

Ignoring Randolph’s turmoil, Charlotte squirmed.

“—Still, to think that my beloved Lord Oswald was a prince all a long…!? Is that why the nobility of his existence can be conveyed even if he remains silent!? No, I’m sure that’s not the case. In the first place, considering how he was raised, isn’t it a miracle that he still has an honest and benevolent heart? Even though he’s fully aware of his own status and predicament, he’s far from arrogant. On the contrary, he’s full of compassion! Even if it means bending his knees and soiling his clothes, he still extends a helping hand to each and every one of those who’re in need in the city. Surely, that serves as a testament to his loftiness! On top of that, he’s not only considerate towards others, but also monsters such as Fenrir! Not just anyone can be thoughtful towards a creature considered dangerous. Of course, it’s only possible because he possesses high magical prowess, but that’s not the extent of it. The fact remains that his magic was sealed by his father once, yet he still managed to control it precisely. Therefore, he must’ve had a hard time and endured a lot of hardship. Even so, he stayed firm. The accumulation of his efforts from childhood to present created the current Lord Oswald. It’s proof that he doesn’t cut corners—be it during classroom lectures or practical training. After all, the sophistication of his magic circles is apparent—it’s proof that he’s always been humble about the vastness of his magical powers, and that he always continued his efforts and research. That, along with the fact that magic circles requires practice, ensures me that he actively participated in the frontline, using his magic to aid his comrades! He never slacks off on his duty, either! In addition to his natural cleverness, he has the conviction to devote himself and be mindful of others. He has amassed a wealth of knowledge, along with the boldness to put them into practice. No wonder Lord Oswald is the strongest! I’ve also heard from Sir Ignatius that he was a bit mischievous during his time at the academy. Nevertheless, considering that he fought against power-abusing seniors and corrupt teachers, that says a lot about him. He’s a benevolent man who fought for his own ideals and for justice. Oh, how wonderful! No matter the circumstances, Lord Oswald always respects and treats others with compassion. I can understand why anyone would fall in love with such a Lord Oswald! Despite being married to such an atrocious saint, Lord Oswald took care of my meals and etiquette lessons for evening parties. He must’ve gone through a lot. Even so, he made effort to be kind to me, and even made me happy. How wonderful! I love him so much, aah—!”

Charlotte took a deep breath.

“—Lord Oswald is so wonderful that I can’t stop trembling…!!”

When he heard that, Randolph began to back away in fright.

“W-what did you do…!? Was that the [high-speed chant] that has been being researched since ancient times…!?”

“Pardon me? I’m sorry, Your Highness Randolph, did you say something?”

Charlotte, who’d almost forgotten about Randolph’s existence, tilted her head as she looked up at him.

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***T/N: My Brain Exploded Translating that Wall of Text

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