Chapter 67: Icy Memories (Part 2)
 

 
Since that day when Noel saw the golden aurora, his life, which had been devoid of “waste,” became filled with much “waste.”
 
He learned the joy of spending days with someone who touched his heart.
 
He learned the anger of seeing someone he was drawn to being insulted by others.
 
He learned the sadness that a cherished person held in their heart.
 
He learned the pleasure of envisioning a future with a beloved person.
 
These were surely things that the former Noel would have dismissed as “waste.”… Read the rest

 
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After the formal introduction as his fiancée, Liatris began to visit Noel frequently.
 
—-Hey, Lord Noel. Shall we go for a walk together? The aurora is incredibly beautiful today!
 
—-Lord Noel, I’ve made lunch! I’m quite confident about it, so please try it!
 

—-“Lord Noel, Lord Noel! Did you hear? The maid Jessie is in a romantic relationship with the Knight Commander! How romantic~!”
 
—-“Look, Lord Noel! This is a magic ring I made, and Papa praised me for it! Yay!”
 
If I had to describe my days with her in one word, it … Read the rest

Chapter 66: Icy Reminiscence (Part 1)
 
Frigid air dances. Thin ice forms.
 
Noel and the helmeted girl. The space where the two fought was covered by a thin white membrane-like layer of scattered ice.
 
“Freeze and disappear—-[Flower Blizzard]!”
 
An enormous ice flower spews from the blade. This wide-ranging attack failed to catch the helmeted girl. The attack didn’t hit—-no, it was as if it had been fired in a completely random direction.
 
“Tricks…!”
 
A white breath escapes, carried away by the cold wind.
 
Noel was getting out of breath. Even with his excellent magical power, he was certainly wearing down … Read the rest

Chapter 65: Overrated

 
Leaving Charl in Loretta’s care, our decoy team began to move.
 
Including the knights and the [Shadows], our group was quite large, perfect for creating a diversion.
 
What we needed was speed.
 
Even if they noticed Charl’s absence, as long as we could distract them with Noel’s purification abilities, our chances of success would increase.
 
(Seems like there are no traps around here.)
 
Nothing unusual came up in the [Detection] spell I had activated. While this spell doesn’t have the ability to see through traps, by cross-referencing it with the mental map of the ruins I’ve memorized, … Read the rest

Episode 64: The Rejoicing One

 
“Damn it… damn it! How dare that accursed child do this to me…!”
 
In the dungeon beneath the Garland estate, the former lord, Simion, cursed Alfred and the others with venomous hatred.
 
He refused to acknowledge any wrongdoing on his part. The very thought that he might be at fault was entirely absent from Simion’s mind.
 
In the underground cell where Simion was confined, rhythmic footsteps echoed.
 
Seeing the figure that appeared with precise, unwavering steps, Simion’s curses halted abruptly, and a twisted grin spread across his face.
 
“Oh… you’ve come. Finally, you’ve come.”
 
Seeing … Read the rest

Chapter 63: Before the Battle
 
A swirl of lethargy coursed through my body. My mouth opened unconsciously as I tried to draw in the faint breeze, my breathing becoming heavy. With each breath of fresh air, the sensation of sunlight gradually became clearer.
 
Eventually, a warm and soft, yet somewhat awkward touch on my forehead reminded me of a time when my father placed his hand on my forehead to check for a fever.
 
“Mmm…”
 
“Hey, you’re awake.”
 
When I opened my eyes, my father wasn’t there. Instead, I saw black hair and captivating dark eyes.
 
“Prince Eroi…”
 
“I’m not … Read the rest

Episode 62: The Night Sky Conceals Shadows

 
I was about to call out to Makina to prepare refreshments for Charl, who was diligently training with her sword outside. But then, I remembered that Ross had just gone to talk to Makina.
 
Makina has become so reliable as my right-hand person that it’s almost a habit for me to depend on her. That’s why her strange behavior has been so unsettling.
 
At first, I thought it might have been due to her contact with Lucille, but her odd behavior started even before that. When I tried to probe, she acted as … Read the rest

I had no time for proper training. I needed strength to make Leo-nii the king, to be his shadow. So I fought relentlessly, gained experience, took risks. I nearly died several times. It wasn’t the most commendable method.
 
Charl’s correct and diligent efforts will surely inspire and give courage to people.
 
My methods are nothing I could show her. They’re not suitable for education.
 
“…Maybe I’ll bring her some refreshments.”
 
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In the warm, humid night air, the well-tended flowers bloomed splendidly, oblivious to the mansion’s commotion. Their resilient beauty, even after enduring the … Read the rest

Episode 61: Unforgiven Righteousness

 
In the end, thanks to the information provided by Lucille, we managed to eliminate Simeon, who could have hindered our purification efforts.
 
There are many questions we need to ask Simeon, but the thorough interrogation will have to wait until after the purification work is complete.
 
…The problem now is.
 
“Now we have a different issue to deal with…”
 
Morgan, Lucille, and that helmeted girl.
 
It’s almost certain they’ll try to disrupt our purification work. And their strength can’t be underestimated. The only ones we can count on to fight … Read the rest

Episode 60: When the Gears Shatter

 
It all started when a woman named Lucille approached me.
 
This was before her true identity was revealed in the commotion in the capital.
 
She appeared before me out of nowhere.
 
“I want you to find something that exists somewhere in this territory.”
 
A sudden request from a young girl who appeared out of nowhere. Normally, I wouldn’t accept such a thing.
 
However, I knew she was close to the First Prince, Leor. And Leor was infatuated with her.
 
Helping her could bring me closer to the First Prince.
 
My decision to assist Lucille … Read the rest