13 – The national rule is twisted from the start

“… Mother?”

“Are you here, my youngest?”

“Yes. I just came… What is this?”

“Don’t you know when you see it? You are fighting with your brother and sister.”

If anyone hears it, they’ll think it’s just a brother and sister arguing lightly.

In reality, the huge parade ground is all in the process of being destroyed.

‘I’m guessing someone will die in 9 out of 10 of these?’

You fight so terrifyingly that your body trembles.

Originally, siblings are said to grow up fighting all the time, but those two are not.

From the point of view of Kyle, there was no other brother and sister who were closer than I was.

“Why are you doing that all of a sudden?”

“The time has come to choose the next baron. Kyle, you are still a long way off, so aside from that, the two of you have already reached a sufficient level, so you deserve the challenge.”

In other words, they were trying to find out who was right for the position of the next baron.

This isn’t a new alley leader, and it’s solved with physics like this.

From the point of view of other noble families, it was something that would stir up competition.

Kwaang!!-

Once again, a tremendous explosion rang out, and the game was finally decided.

Unlike Kyle’s older brother, Lear, who was still standing, Leah, who was on the older sister’s side, was lying in a large figure.

“I lost, brother. My brother is the next owner of this Jon Nassen.”

When did Leia covet John Nassen’s baronetcy? No.

Then, as his eldest son, did Lear claim the position as his own? Not even that.

Those two have no interest in such a position. Only being strong is important.

Nonetheless, the reason they clashed like that was to make sure the succession structure was clear as nobles of the empire.

This was to prevent the part that could cause confusion in advance.

*

‘Even John Nassen reacted sensitively to the succession plan….’

What about the other nobles who are more concerned about the succession plan than there?

Especially for the Grand Duchess Littorio, who is considered one of the most prestigious families outside of the imperial family!

Lea shook up the succession plan there.

Of course, one of the injured was the little boy from Littorio.

If this is enough, even a joke of fate will make you say, “Oh, this is a bit unusual.”

“… Sorry. Lady Gong.”

Kyle’s head was lowered again.

No matter what happened, it is right to apologize first.

Personally, he was the older brother of Grand Duchess Elgar, and publicly, he was a potential successor to the Grand Duchess.

The woman in front of me was right to come here no matter what she was thinking.

“You don’t have to apologize. Rather, did you say I want to thank you, John Nassen to be precise. What does this mean?”

Kyle is not an idiot. Not even her brain is made of muscle.

What does Elgar mean now, what kind of intentions did she hide, she said that.

She could roughly predict what answer she wanted to come out of her own mouth.

“… Since the grand duke’s son suffered something like that, it means that the princess also had a chance.”

“Exactly. I don’t know if you know, but my father. Archduke Littorio is a thorough meritocrat. The son of the grand duke family made fun of his mouth for no reason and got into a rough situation, and then went out of his mind and shrank a lot, so there must have been a lot of complaints.”

“….”

“Thanks to that, the time has finally come for me, who had not had any opportunities. If I can raise my rating before my second older brother recovers, then I will be the winner.”

A grand duke with tremendous authority next to the emperor.

He wouldn’t trade a thousand pieces of gold for being the owner of that family.

So, Elgar’s words of wanting to express her gratitude were not empty words.

Of course it won’t be easy.

Compared to Elgar, who finally got her chance, her brother had to prove himself through that opportunity.

It is said that it takes time to recover from a sudden accident, but it can happen right away.

Otherwise, Elgar will be pushed out again before she even uses up the opportunity.

Even if you prove your identity, becoming the owner of the grand duke’s family is another matter.

As far as Kyle knows, she is still reluctant to allow a woman to be the head of the family.

If it is unavoidable, I will accept it.

‘Elgar’s description of her Grand Duchess said that she secretly covets the position of Grand Duchess.’

She needs someone. She needs a strong ally to support her.

I came to the Imperial Academy to prove myself, but also.

In addition, there must be a purpose to get that ‘person’ here.

“Hmm. I accidentally told you all about our family.”

“Don’t worry. It is good to forget.”

“It should be. And one more. Can I ask you one thing before I forget?”

“Yes. You see.”

“My brother, who has already proven his worth enough, and me, who is yet to do so. My brother who showed a gap and me who still don’t have that gap. Which of these two do you think will rise to the throne?”

… What question is this answer that? See me??

She is not a vassal of the Grand Duchess of Littorio, but a mere student of a noble family.

Kyle was so stunned by her that she couldn’t say anything.

The issue of the succession of other families is not something to be talked about even as a joke.

Not only is it not good manners, but a single mistake can lead to a big fallout.

Even if you are asked such a question by the person concerned, it is important to pass it appropriately.

For example, you don’t know, or you say that it’s difficult to answer.

If you answer roughly like that, the person in question will also understand.

“If it is difficult to answer, there is nothing we can do about it.”

Elgar also seemed fully aware of that part.

I can’t believe she’s crazy here to answer such a sensitive subject….

“The princess will rise to the throne.”

“… ?”

She thought for a moment that Elgar had heard her wrong.

No one in the family, not even the nanny or maid who raised him from childhood.

She didn’t answer even Leto, who was on her side, until she died.

Miss Elgar, you. That Elganah would rise to the position of grand duke.

No one ever said she would.

It is natural. That’s right Who carelessly replies that they are crazy?

A single word could choke me and harm my family.

So even when Elgar answered that they were not sure, she smiled and moved on.

Inwardly, I couldn’t erase all the regrets in my heart.

‘But why….’

Why does this man say so confidently that the Grand Duke’s seat is hers?

“What did you just say… Did you?”

“He said that the next grand duke of the Grand Duchess Littorio would be a princess.”

Elgar starts looking around without even realizing it.

It’s not possible, but I was worried that there would be someone from my second brother around here.

“… What are we going to do?”

“What do you mean?”

“You just answered, for what purpose?”

“There is no intention. All I did was answer the question.”

“Are you crazy? So casually, a great answer….”

The words that the nanny, the ladies-in-waiting, and Leto must have said.

It hurt my pride that the man I saw for the first time yesterday was doing it.

Even those who have been by my side all my life couldn’t answer carelessly.

How can you speak in such a determined tone.

“Do you think of something like that? Something you want from me….”

“Princess asked me what I thought, and I told her what I thought. That’s all.”

“….”

What should I say? It must be so.

However, Elgar was unable to say anything.

All he did was stare blankly at Kyle sitting in front of her and looking at him.

“… Reason.”

The only thing I managed to say was that one word.

A line of fire soars from Elgar’s red eyes.

The reason, the reason why I will rise to the position of grand duke.

I want to hear it. Why the hell did you say that for what reason?

Even the people on my side didn’t give me the answer I wanted in the end.

Why are you so strong when you don’t know anything about me?

“Because the princess is more suitable for the position.”

At Kyle’s answer, Elgar let out a long sigh.

“….”

“….”

After that, Elgar, who had been sitting blankly for a while, stood up from her seat as if she was possessed by something.

She then, without saying goodbye, she turned around and left the third floor of the library.

*

Kyle sat in her seat and looked out the window at her.

I could see Elgar’s back as he hurriedly left the library below.

‘The effect is certain.’

The issue of the next succession structure that even family members do not carelessly talk about.

It’s crazy to say it’s you there.

Kyle did that crazy thing on purpose.

Perhaps Elga, who had just run out, was thinking the same thing.

Didn’t she conclude that she had better not deal with such a madman?

Kyle thought this was the best way.

Not in a closed place with just the two of you, but in an open place.

She said she had to do something crazy to discuss Litto Rio’s next duke.

In this case, from Elgar’s point of view, she must stay away from Kyle unconditionally.

If anyone overheard the current conversation, Elgar’s position would be very embarrassing.

The academy hasn’t even started, but the succession plan has already begun.

It is obvious that he will be wary of his second brother’s subordinates, who still have many left.

‘Because I don’t want it to be too deeply intertwined. Princess.’

If you get involved in a hectic place due to a fight over the succession, it can be really fucked up.

So I just spit it out without thinking like before.

It means that there is nothing good for you by being interested in me.

But this woman, you shouldn’t at least pack up your books and go.

Did you boil soup when the librarian warned you that if you don’t read the book and return it to your seat, you won’t be left alone?

Kyle sighed and stood up from her seat, holding up all the books on her desk.

For reference, the weight of the books was such that even a candidate for a knighthood could barely lift them.