239: The Battle Maiden Wants to Study Abroad (2)
“So, Her Majesty the Dragon Empress, who will become our Nation’s Mother, wishes to study abroad in Leica for three months? Sounds like a plan. I’ll make the arrangements.”
“Brother Vissel—!!”
Hades screamed at his brother’s approval. Vissel had the most authority when it came to practical procedures.
“Brother, how could you!? Stop Jill! Aren’t you on my side!”
“Of course, I’m on your side, Hades. I’ll do anything for you, even if you hate me for it.”
“Brother, you’re always like this! You never listen to what I say!”
“It’s difficult for me too, Hades. My condolences for the Dragon Empress.”
“Please don’t act like I’m dead.”
“Oh, pardon me. It doesn’t matter if you’re here or not, so…”
Even when Jill glared at him, Vissel maintained his refreshing smile.
Hades clung to his other brother with a tearful expression.
“Brother Listeard! You’re against it, aren’t you?”
“…It’s true, there’s only a year left until the wedding, and Lady Jill would be away for three months…”
“Right? It’s a problem, right?”
“Are you sure it’s a problem, Listeard?”
Vissel exuded an immense pressure behind Listeard.
“Answer carefully, Listeard. Is there anything you need the Dragon Empress to help you with? Are you so incompetent that you fail to realize she’s getting in the way?” (Vissel)
“Certainly, Lady Jill isn’t skillful when it comes ceremonies or socializing, but I don’t think she needs to go abroad.” (Listeard)
“You can’t even say that it would be better if she isn’t present out loud. What kind of older brother are you? Honestly, it’s perfect. Even if Her Majesty is absent, we can still hold a wedding. I’ll just arrange for a substitute.” (Vissel)
“I don’t want that kind of wedding!” (Hades)
“I don’t want that either! It’s only for three months! There’ll be plenty of time to prepare for the wedding!” (Jill)
“—Hence, I support Her Majesty the Dragon Empress’ study trip. Who’s against it?”
Hades was the only one who swiftly raised his hand. Hades’ other siblings, who had been summoned to the emperor’s study—his eldest sister, Elynsia, and his younger sister, Natalie—all looked troubled. Nevertheless, they didn’t raise their hands. The only one who was visibly in a dilemma was Listeard.
Vissel nodded in satisfaction.
“Then, it’s settled.”
“Why!? That’s weird, I’m the emperor… Wait, I’m the emperor, aren’t I…!?”
“If Jill wants to go, I think you should let her go…”
Frida, the youngest, hesitantly stated her opinion. Natalie, who was sitting next to her, sighed.
“Not like there’s a discussion to be had. Brother Vissel will crush any opposition, anyway…”
“The military academy of the Grand Duchy of Leica is famous, so I can see why Jill is interested. I’d like to go too.”
Elynsia also supported Jill with the sensibility of a general in the Rave Empire Army.
“Listeard, you’re probably interested too. I’m proud of the excellent training of the Dragon Knights in Noitral, but it has remained unchanged since forever. Maybe this could serve as a reference for Veilburg.” (Elynsia)
“Did something happen to Veilburg?” (Jill)
It was the territory that Jill’s tutor, Sufia, would rule one day. A city that had ties to Jill.
Elynsia shook her head.
“No, no. But Listeard is trying to do something about Veilburg. I’ve seen him talking a lot with Ms. Sufia lately—”
“—Sister Elynsia!”
Natalie tugged on Elynsia’s sleeve in a panic, confusing her. Elynsia didn’t seem to know what she was talking about.
…Right… Isn’t Sufia looking for a suitor?
If Listeard wanted to do something about Veilburg, his best option was to marry Sufia. There was no way Listeard wouldn’t notice a method that even Jill could understand.
An awkward silence ensued.
Listeard, who was being stared by everyone, frowned and sighed.
“…What? I haven’t said anything.”
“Right, and I haven’t heard anything. What about you, Brother Vissel?”
Despite smiling, Hades’ voice was cold. Vissel replied with an even more flawless smile than Hades.
“I haven’t, either, Hades. If, hypothetically speaking, Listeard is proceeding with something so important without telling us, it’d be a massive issue. It’d as if he were planning a rebellion. We’d crush him no matter what, absolutely.”
“What?! H-how did it come to that!?”
“I know! Let’s do our best!”
“No, wait, I’m not keeping my mouth shut or anything. I didn’t say anything in consideration of Ms. Sufia. She’s still thinking about it… Above all, Hades, you were busy with Kratos back then—”
“—Oh, so you’re saying it’s my fault?”
“No, I’m just saying I was waiting to report until I had something definitive to say! It’s not like I was keeping quiet because I was doing something shady—”
“…I haven’t heard anything either.”
Listeard was trying to come up with an excuse, only to freeze at the voice of his beloved sister. Natalie frowned from beside Frida.
“Elynsia, you’re such an idiot… Why do you have to say that in front of Frida, of all people?”
“I’m so sorry. I really didn’t know… I see…”
“I haven’t heard anything.”
Frida repeated, her eyes fixed on Listeard. Her usual timid demeanor was gone. She raised her head resolutely, making Listeard flinch.
“Brother, you aren’t taking advantage of Sufia’s situation to make her do something unreasonable, are you?”
“W-what are you talking about, Frida? There’s no way I’d do such a thing.”
“And yet, you didn’t deny that you’ve brought up some kind of proposal to Sufia.”
Listeard sputtered. Hades clapped softly, while Vissel watched with interest. Next to Elynsia, who was joining her hands in prayer, Natalie was staring off into the distance.
“Once you make up your mind on something, you can be forceful, so I’ll ask Sufia to make sure she’s okay with it.”
“Wha… Frida. Listen, this is not something you have a say in—”
“—Haa?”
Frida stared back at him with cold eyes, and Listeard froze completely.
Jill gradually felt sorry for Listeard, so she tried to subtly shift the topic.
“Uhm, about my study trip…”
“R-right! That’s right! We need to make preparations!”
Elynsia, the one who started the situation, quickly chimed in.
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