At my remark, Cecily’s older sister—Neria—furrowed her eyebrows.

Fufu, that’s all it took to infuriate her? I should play around with her a bit more.

“—First of all, why do I owe my parents for admitting me to this academy? Oh, of course, I’m not saying that I’m not grateful for the tuition fees… But isn’t my sister the same? Has my sister done our parents a filial piety of some kind that requires me to wait on you hand and foot?”

Neria was taken aback by my smile, before answering smugly.

“Wasn’t being born into this world, as cute and as pretty as I am, already an act of filial piety?”

“Wow, how amazing, truly. I wanted to give you a cold dose of reality at first, but I’m starting to like you!”

Her positive remark impressed me more than I had expected.

For Cecily’s sake, let’s get to know her a little more.

“But even if that’s the case, why do you look down on me?”

“—Because you have no magical power! You’re an utter disgrace to the Travasta Family!”

“No, rather than me, isn’t it our parents’ fault? Also, the male side is more likely to influence the hereditary element of magical power, so if you want to blame someone, then blame our father?”

“F-from where did you get that? Hmph, that must have been in another one of your sordid books! Well, feel free to bring that up to Papa if you want to spend another winter in the barn!”

…I think I heard something similar yesterday. But like father like daughter? She’s so hilarious.

“Sister, I didn’t expect you to be such a daddy’s girl?”

“Y-you…! Shut your mouth, you useless piece of grass…!!”

—Thus, Neria swung her fan.

Oh, is this the part where I get hit with a fan?

It’s been 800 years since I was hit with a closed fan, I’m curious as to how it will feel—

—Oh wait, I can’t afford to injure Cecily’s pretty face?

Even a small amount of magic could deflect her fan—but when I was about to move my fingers, her fan stopped mid-air.

Don’t get in my way?

When I looked up, I saw a familiar face.

“The twins of the Travasta family are on good terms today as well, it seems. Fighting from early in the morning…”

“Oh, Eivind, good morning. Flirtatious as always, I see?”

“How rude. I’m only flirtatious towards you, Lady Cecily.”

“Okay, okay…”

As I answered, I noticed that Neria had gone quiet… When I turned my attention to her, I saw that she was about to explode.

“What’s the matter, Sister?”

“I’ve heard the rumors, but… Is it true that you’re trying to get close to Lord Eivind…?”

“I’d say it’s the opposite. He’s toying with me.”

When I responded while feeling somewhat puzzled, Eivind smiled wryly at me.

“Lady Cecily, why are you acting so cold towards me…? Even though I professed my love to you so passionately the other day…”

“Do you mean your passion to be my fiancé candidate? I’ll consider it, but…”

Certainly, he seemed like a prodigy of the current era. Both his level of magical power and skill were top-notch. He was also good-looking. Therefore, to eliminate him as a fiancé candidate for Cecily would be a waste.

At that moment, I suddenly noticed a boy staring at me from a distance, a plain-looking one with a matching green ribbon on his arm. He had brown hair and amber eyes. Despite seemingly quite tall, he seemed small due to his hunched back.

…Personally, I’d avoid playful men, but I was currently trying to find a suitor for Cecily.

Above all, the quality of his magic is good. Excellent, even.

“Hey, is that a friend of yours, Eivind?”

“Hm? Ah, well, I guess you could say that…”

That’s a rather vague answer…

Nevertheless, his magic power was still charming. I heard that healthy magical power resided in a healthy mind and body. In other words, a person’s magic was a window to their personality and health. Although, I could only see it because of my experience.

“U-uhm, Lord Eivind…?”

“Hm?”

While I was keeping an eye on the plain-looking man with beautiful magical power, Neria called out to Eivind. She was acting all fidgety.

“If you don’t mind, would you like to have breakfast with me?”

“My apologies, I ate while you two were busy arguing.”

Wow, he ruthlessly dismissed her.

Just like that, Eivind, who was about to leave, said. “See you, then.” For some reason, he wrapped his arm around my waist.

As an 800-years-old woman, a child with a nasty personality was still a child in the end.

When I saw Neria look ready to cry at being rejected by her crush… I felt bad for her. After all, Neria’s feelings towards Eivind had nothing to do with me or Cecily. Eivind was just a fiancé candidate.

[…Serve you right.]

But Cecily had a different opinion.

At that, I couldn’t help but laugh.

I hope you’re satisfied with that, Cecily.

[Eh?]

“Why do you look so happy?”

Even though I was talking to Cecily, Eivind interrupted me. I shrugged my shoulders and grinned.

“Since you stole me from my breakfast, I’m curious as how you’ll be making amends.”

“Haha, I’ll be more than happy to treat you, My Queen.”

As we left, I heard the sobbing of a girl behind me.

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***T/N: D I S R E S P E C T E D

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