In the capital city, which exists on a lake called the White City, the chief ministers gathered in the royal castle.
In front of the dignitaries kneeling in the audience chamber was a white-haired old man sitting on a throne.
The Prime Minister, standing by his side, reports to the old man ââ the Holy King.
âI am pleased to report to His Majesty the Great. The fiend knight, whom the barbarians called a hero, turned to support the Horfalt royal family.â
The Holy King rises from his throne, stroking his magnificent beard with his hand.
âThe behavior of the fiend knight is unacceptable. Send a personal letter to each country. Like, if the fiend knights born in the Horfalt kingdom are left unchecked, the surrounding countries will be destroyed by all means.â
When the chief ministers responded with a downcast look, the Prime Minister praised the Holy Kingâs judgment.
âItâs a wonderful decision. Letâs take this opportunity to attack the Horfalt Kingdom and make them submit to us.â
The Holy King strokes his beard and raises his right hand.
âThe Horfalt Kingdom will be destroyed by our nation, which has a long history! ââHowever, the fiend knight has become a good cause. With him, all the nations will feel threatened by the fiend knight, and they will unite.â
Fearing Leon alone, he formed a military alliance with other countries to attack the Horfalt Kingdom.
This became Raschelâs policy.
The Prime Minister conveys his concerns.
âGreat Your Majesty, it is a wonderful plan, but there is a problem. ââ I am concerned to see how that ruffian Roland and the black-hearted princess of the United Kingdoms are doing. Itâs not surprising that they know our movements.â
The ruffian Roland.
Black-hearted princess Milene.
The Holy King, recalling their names, did not change his expression.
But squint a little.
âI am tired of being bothered by these low-lives with a little history. This time we will not stop fighting until Horfalt is burned to the ground.â
When the Prime Minister kneels, the Holy King continues.
âThey may have acquired a powerful lost item and are feeling good about it ââ but in the end, it is only an individualâs power. If neighboring countries invade at once, the Horfalt Kingdom will soon disappear from the mapâ
The Prime Minister responds immediately.
âIt is as Your Majesty say. Then I will hasten the preparation of the Holy Knights for their departure.â
The Holy King brings his right hand forward and then holds his outstretched hand.
âGive victory to our great country!â
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Part 2
The royal palace of the Horfalt Kingdom. The chief ministers were quarreling fiercely.
âAre you saying that all the neighboring countries have become enemies?!â
âThe Republic is on our side.â
âThat country canât be counted on. They havenât even recovered yet!â
The Holy Kingdom of Raschel became the leader and called for a military alliance with the neighboring countries of the Horfalt Kingdom.
Normally, they would not have been able to come together, but here, the presence of Leon is becoming a negative impact.
The surrounding countries were frightened of Leon, who alone had destroyed the country.
This military alliance is also intended to cooperate and strike before Leon gains any more power.
Roland let out a deep sigh as he watched the meeting of the chief ministers.
â ââ I didnât expect my son to duel for the man. Wasnât that guy after the throne? He wouldnât be able to have children with a man as his partner.â
Not understanding what Jake was thinking, he looked distracted.
Next to him, Milene gives a cold look.
âHow can you think such a thing under the circumstances? All the neighboring countries have become our enemies.â
âThe republic and your birthplace are different, arenât they? Weâre not isolated and without help.â
âThere is no proper force left in the Arzel Republic. You know that my homeland cannot afford to send out a force either.â
âItâs better than being surrounded by enemies.â
Milene is annoyed with Roland, who doesnât seem flustered.
âNo matter how strong the Duke Bartfalt is, if all the countries attacked us at once, the country would be burned to the ground. Our national strength is declining.â
In addition, the kingdom is being neglected by Lord Nobles.
If Leon called on them, they would follow, but there would also be traitors.
Other countries that invade would gain territory on the continent.
If that happens, that would be a threat.
Roland yawns.
âWeâre stuck at the point where we have to rely on just one little boy. Shall we admit defeat and surrender?â
âThey will execute me and His Majesty in Raschel. That country has always looked down on us.â
âItâs a country with a long history. Our ancestors came from there, too. I heard that they were low-ranking nobles.â
âItâs not something you can just say out loud.â
The Holy Kingdom of Raschel was about to invade the Horfalt Kingdom.
Roland mutters amusedly.
âNow letâs see how the kid will moveâ
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Part 3
âI want revenge on Roland.â
Luxion and Creare gathered in my room in the student dormitory.
I have just received information that the Holy Kingdom of Raschel is preparing for war against the Horfalt Kingdom.
I had thought they had been moving for some time, but this time they are even involving the neighboring countries of the Horfalt Kingdom.
Ange was looking at me with some anxiety at this situation, or perhaps, and was looking at me with astonishment as we tried to discuss how to get revenge on Roland.
After taking a sip of tea, she gives me a sharp look.
âBy the looks of you, it seems youâve got some countermeasures against Raschel.â
I reach for my tea cakes and grab them with my fingertips. I lift a flat piece of cookie slightly above my gaze and describe it, looking at the front and back.
âThat is up to the other party, I guess?â
Noel, slightly annoyed with my attitude, and snatched the cookie I was holding.
âThink about it properly. Weâre relying on Leon now, arenât we?â
From Noelâs perspective, who had experienced war in the Republic of Arzel, my attitude was unacceptable.
I shrug my shoulders.
âIâll figure something out. But more importantly, I want revenge against Roland now! I need you guys to come up with some ideas.â
âHis Majesty seems to be busy at the palace. Leon-san, why donât you stop fighting with him? The other party is His Majesty the King.â
Indeed, he may be someone to respect, but to me, he is an enemy to hate.
âIâll never forget the bitterness I have against that guy for giving me a promotion for nothing, and Iâm not going to forgive him for pushing the five idiots on me.â
In response to my unwavering determination, Livia finally stopped talking, as if she couldnât find the right words.
Erika, who was watching the situation, let out a deep sigh.
âDid you call me all the way out here to get revenge on my father?â
Partly because I wanted to invite Erika to a tea party, but also because his daughter would most likely have some clue as to how to harass Roland.
âThat bastard Roland really loves Erika-sama. Do you know any secrets that Roland doesnât like?â
Erika gave me a dumbfounded look.
âEven if I know, I have no intention of telling you. Why doesnât Duke stop harassing him like a child?â
âAbsolutely noâ
When I firmly refuse, Luxion and Creare make a gesture of shaking their heads.
And then Luxion offers me a suggestion.
[Then, why not assassinate Roland for good? It will reduce the amount of time wasted worrying about this kind of thing in the future, and it is efficient because one of Masterâs worries is gone.]
The suggestion is so bad, that it makes me pull away.
âI donât like that. If he dies, there will be a lot of unnecessary trouble. I just want to see him suffer.â
After saying that, Ange and Livia looked at each other.
âReally, Leon and His Majesty donât get along.â
âAs long as no one kills each other, weâre still in a peaceful situation.â
I donât want Roland to die.
I just want him to suffer.
I just want to see the suffering face of that guy who keeps harassing me.
Noel threw the cookie she took from me into her mouth and chewed it somewhat roughly.
âYou donât have to do anything at a time like this.â
She is trying to say that harassing Roland should not be done at this time.
After all, most of the surrounding countries are turning into enemies.
The Holy Kingdom of Raschel is serious about going to war.
This is no time for pranks ââ But.
âItâs because itâs now. At this time, even if I go a little overboard, I can make it disappear. After all, the kingdom is relying on me now.â
Yes, the plan was based on the calculation that the timing would allow for a bit of overkill to be tolerated.
People around me were somewhat taken back by my calculating thoughts.
In the midst of all this, it is Creare who excitedly makes a suggestion.
[Then leave it to me! Iâll show you what a real Brain Break is.]
Brain Break? Do you mean brain destruction?
âOi, donât say dangerous things. As expected, it makes me pull back too.â
[Mou! Donât get me wrong. I really donât mean to destroy the brain.]
Creare, who made Aaron into Aare-chan, does not have a shred of persuasive power in saying this. But Iâm curious, so Iâll confirm the details.
âWhat then?â
A cheerful Creare tells us in a rather low electronic voice how to inflict indelible damage on Roland.
[Master and Erika-chan will be photographed sleeping in the same bed. Of course, you canât touch her. Weâll just prepare a picture that will look like after the fact.]
Creareâs suggestion scared me so much that I turned my head away, afraid that Ange and even Livia and Noel had a blank look on their faces.
Erika is holding her forehead with her hand.
âDoing so would bring the Duke to trial for a variety of crimes.â
[Itâs okay! Iâve made calculations and itâs just barely acceptable. If Master repels Raschel, Iâm sure the Kingdom will ignore him now. Or rather, theyâll overlook it!]
If Creare says it, is it right?
I thought about that for a moment, but Ange immediately denied it.
âSure, theyâll forgive you, but at the same time, Iâm sure Milene-sama will be pressing you to take responsibility for that.â
I imagine Milene-san coming on to me and asking me to take responsibility.
Iâm getting a little scared.
âI hate responsibilityâ
When I muttered, Creare began to circle around me.
[Itâs all right. Weâll have witnesses, and weâll just have to prove that you didnât touch her. Then tell Roland, âYour daughter was lovelyâ.]
I thought.
âYouâre the worstâ
[ââAgainst the new humans, I think we can do whatever we want. Master, letâs put a stop to Rolandâs heart together!]
I shake my head slowly, and Ange, Livia, and Noel get up from their seats to catch Creare without a word.
Ange gave Creare a dark smile.
âIâm sure your suggestion will cause serious heartbreak for His Majesty. But we would be troubled if word got out that Leon had slept with Erika-sama.â
Livia looked at Creare with a big smile.
âAre-chan, letâs talk for a moment. I have to ask you in detail about turning a boy into a girl.â
Caught by the two girls, Creare makes a desperate gesture of resistance. If she really wanted to, it would be easy to get away from them.
[Wait, both of you! Please listen to me?! This is a time-honored etiquette handed down from ancient times!! And Noel-chan, please donât laugh and help me!]
Noel, grinning at Creare, raises her hands and flutters them in the air when she asks for help.
âIâm sorry~. Iâm pretty pissed off too.â
Creare looks at me as if asking for help.
[Master understands me, right?]
âI donât understand you one bitâ
Sure, I want Roland to suffer, but the way that she tries to do so is just too much.
As the three of them take Creare away, Luxion looks at me and Erika alternately.
[If Master had adopted Creareâs proposal, it would have done great damage to Rolandâs mind. If that happened, it would have hindered the future.]
I tell Luxion, who doesnât understand anything, by putting my hand on the back of my head.
âThere are a lot more problems than just Roland. Still, I didnât think Ange and others would be that angry.â
[I also agree with that.]
I and Luxion were both tilting our heads, but Erika was laughing with her cheeks pulled tight as I was trying to figure out why the three of them were so angry.
âYou two, do you really not understand?â
âDid Erika get it? Then tell me.â
Indeed, if I got into the same bed with Erika and took pictures, the three of them would not be amused. But itâs just a prank, so I wonât touch her.
They may not like it, but they shouldnât be so angry about it.
There is a possibility that Milene-san will press for me and Erika to get married, which will be troublesome ââ but is it enough to make you angry?
Erika looked somewhat dumbfounded, then laced her fingers in front of her mouth, a little embarrassed.
While trying to hide her expression.
âThatâs how much they love you.â
âI-Is that so?â
When I thought Erikaâs shyness was cute, she immediately narrowed her eyes and turned serious.
âAnd, you know, Creareâs suggestion would not be directed only at my father.â
âEh?â
Erika let out a small sigh at my lack of understanding.
âTo the three of them, even if itâs a lie, itâs as if uncle had an affair with me. Thatâs not funny, is it? I mean, it would hurt all three of them, wouldnât it?â
I hadnât thought that far ahead. Luxion says.
[Creareâs suggestion was a double-edged sword]
Iâm glad I decided not to accept it.
Erika makes me aware of the feelings of the three of them, but when my expression clouds over, she asks me with concern.
While clasping her hands in front of her chest.
âUncle, are you sure youâre okay with the war? I believe you, but this one time I think even uncle will be in trouble.â
If all the neighboring countries become enemies, it is inevitable that the kingdom will suffer damage, no matter how much Luxion is involved.
The Raschel matter is a real annoyance, but I canât have my lovely niece worrying about it.
Well, when I say niece, I mean in a previous life.
âDonât worry. Me and Luxion will do something about it.â
I reach over to Luxion and give him a light poke with my fingertips.
Then Luxion distances himself from me.
[It is always me who does something about it, though. Master always pushes the troublesome things on me.]
To my partner, who is as foul-mouthed as usual, I make light talk.
âBecause I believe you can do it well.â
[Even to me, as artificial intelligence, it sounds like a flimsy line with no feeling.]
âA~Ah, I donât like twisted artificial intelligence. Why donât you accept what I, your master, have to say to you more honestly? You need to be cuter.â
[The words of Master who just doesnât lie, but doesnât tell the truth? You must be joking.]
âWhen I give a rare compliment, this is what I get. Even then, he usually tells me to give him more compliments. Erika, this is the kind of guy Luxion is.â
I told Erika about Luxion.
This time, on the contrary, Luxion tells Erika about me.
[Erika, donât believe the words of Master. Even though he has a previous life, his mind is still that of a child who canât be honest. If you need anything, please talk to me.]
âWhat are you saying to my niece? It would ruin my dignity as her uncle!â
[Such a thing never existed in the first place, so there is no point in worrying about it.]
After being told that, I tried to grab Luxion by the hand and Erika started laughing.
When our eyes turn to Erika, she looks embarrassed.
âIâm sorry. I just thought you two looked like you were having fun. Even though you were complaining, I could tell that you two were close.â
Erika blushed a little, and at her words, Luxion and I turned our heads away.
âWho, with this guy?â
[Itâs just a master-servant relationship.]
Seeing us like that, it was Erika who was laughing as if she was in trouble.
ââ Now, for the sake of my lovely niece, Iâll have to do something about the Holy Kingdom of Raschel.