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Acid Rain used this ability whenever he disappeared, and the main character also used it occasionally.

Of course, it could not be seen as universal because only acid lanes and users were allowed.

‘It looks like I’ll be quiet for a while… In the meantime, I’ll just increase my magic power.’

In order to efficiently utilize Acid Rain’s mana absorption, the total amount of mana had to be increased first.

The more magic power is lacking, the more the effect of magic absorption is amplified, and I have to use other unique abilities.

Moreover, it was not easy to accept magic power exceeding the total amount, and even if it was possible, it would be hard on the body.

‘How will this accident affect Hanette?’

If their ambush was an accident that had to happen, just let it go.

However, if it had nothing to do with the original content, it could only be seen as a variable.

‘Did I have to go on a trip with Harnette?’

In the first place, it was impossible to tell whether the trip was a set flow or an unexpected variable.

At this point, we hadn’t entered the early stages yet, and Shion didn’t know about the content before that.

In other words, I couldn’t figure out where and how it went wrong.

‘If you think about it any longer, the answer will come out…’

“What are you doing?”

“I’m reflecting on the meaning of the sacred object.”

“Are you putting your magic into it?”

“right. I am using my strength especially for my sister.”

“… using force?”

“Now, no matter what happens, my sister won’t get hurt.”

Shion completely engraves magic into the necklace and gives it to Hanette.

However, Hannette just looks at the necklace with a puzzled look in her eyes.

“Did you do something stupid again?”

“It is not useless. It’s not for just anyone.”

“What difference does it make if your mana goes into this?”

“Did you tell me earlier? Your sister won’t get hurt?”

“Then why do you say that?”

“I don’t think you would believe me even if I told you.”

“Sigh…”

Hannette did not express it even though she felt a faint sense of excitement.

Now, I wondered if even talking to Shion would feel like an everyday thing.

It seemed as if the lies that had been entangled in gambling and alcohol, and the life of being treated as a foolish young lady, were slowly fading away.

“Aren’t you scared?”

“… you mean the ones who ambush us?”

“I don’t know why, but they tried to kill us. Can you come back later?”

“That’s when you go and think about it.”

“You’re strong, so it’s okay, but I…”

Harnette blurted out the end of her words, but soon lowered her head.

If it was enough to use sword skills, it would have been at a considerable level.

Since he was young, the Royal Knights could have been interested in him and offered to join him.

Compared to him, he was just a coward who couldn’t even look at people dying.

“So you said. Be sure to carry the necklace with you. That way I can help.”

“How are you going to help? Will you follow me all your life?”

“I can do it if you really want to.”

Shion answered without hesitation.

I was thinking of protecting it somehow until the main character came.

Because Hanette has to follow the flow of this world with the main character.

Even if he wasn’t confident, the magic engraved on the necklace would react first.

“… hehehehe! why are you so serious There’s an escort driver, so what’s the point of carrying you around?”

Harnette tried to suppress her fear and lied.

I couldn’t make Shion uncomfortable because of a small emotion.

Rather, wouldn’t it be better to increase the number of escort knights to protect them, or use magic to respond as soon as possible?

“You mean it doesn’t matter if I’m not there? I can help whenever you need it.”

“Can you do that with just one necklace?”

“You can put it in your pocket.”

“What do you think would change if I put some magical energy into the necklace? Wake.”

“Sister still doesn’t trust people. I want to know what to do.”

This ability was not unconditionally activated just because the user wanted it.

The condition could only be met if negative emotions were conveyed through an object enchanted by Acid Rain.

The user can roughly designate the emotions to be delivered, but Shion puts emotions such as physical pain or fear as conditions.

“Isn’t that superstition? He must have said that luck and miracles happen more often if he puts magic power into it.”

“Would you believe that without me having to do anything?”

“You bought this because you believed it, didn’t you? That’s why we buy things like city specialties.”

“Where are you going to spend your money? It can be counted as something bought for fun.”

“Does it make sense that love will come true when red petals appear?”

“I just said what I heard. Oh. Did you bring flowers then? How did you do that?”

“it? uh… well…”

Hannette is speechless and recalls the memory of that time.

The flower, which was said to be a city specialty, had all three red petals left.

I knew it was a trick, but I didn’t want to let Shion know the result.

“I threw it away.”

“You threw away five silver coins? There were three songs?”

“It’s your fault for spending money on that.”

“Tell me honestly. Did you open it?”

“What are you ripping off that for? Do you know that I am like you?”

“I wouldn’t just throw it away because of the price. I think he threw it away after ripping it open.”

Harnette is stern but manages her expression with great effort.

Shion quietly glared at Hanette, but reluctantly backed off first.

“… I’m not feeling well today, so I’ll just go. Be sure to bring the necklace.”

“I will walk around even if you don’t say anything. Aren’t you always pouting?”

Harnette let out a laugh and put the necklace around her neck.

An unfamiliar sensation seemed to wrap around my neck, but it quickly disappeared.

The purple necklace had returned to its original form at some point.

“When did I get angry?”

“yes. You don’t know. Do you want to remember because you are shy?”

“I don’t know what you are talking about. Call me if you need to go out. I’ll go with you.”

“Can I do well on my own without you?”

“Do you want to cut your pocket money in half?”

“… Oh really. Why is that sound coming out again?”

“Then go alone.”

Shion smiled and left the room.

Hannette looked at her back and sighed.

‘If I can’t talk… how will you follow me for the rest of my life?’

Harnette fiddles with the necklace and falls in love with the familiar touch.

It was quite annoying at first, but now I’m betting it casually.

It was as if she was adapting to this necklace every time her relationship with Shion narrowed.

‘Let’s believe a little bit… a little bit.’

* * *

royal palace, royal palace.

A woman with flowing black hair indifferently flipped through the folder.

Among them, it was necessary to distinguish between those that should have the king’s seal and those that should not.

Of course, even if you make a mistake, you can tear up the documents, but once the related agenda is in progress, it becomes difficult to rectify.

That’s why it was good to check properly now, and I was concentrating on my work with all my might to avoid making mistakes.

‘When I succeeded to the throne, I thought I was finally becoming something…’

Brandis Setbe Androden, the 17th King of the Alain Kingdom, sighed and looked away.

As I always felt, office work did not suit my inclination.

If he could kill the monsters by simply swinging his sword, he would be moderately satisfied, but he had never been on the battlefield since he became king.

This only made him resent his past self who wanted to become the king.

‘It’s boring… my body itches…’

Brandis puts down the folder and leans her neck back in her chair.

If at least some interesting rumors or stories are heard, wouldn’t it be possible to enjoy it a little?

I wondered if I would become more and more obsessed with something different because of the repetition of boring daily life these days.

‘I wish someone would bring me some interesting news…’

From noblemtl.com

Just then, there was a knock on the door from outside.

She, always escorting herself, entered the palace.

“Your Majesty the King, I would like to report.”

Gloone Eilike, the leader of the Royal Knights, slowly opened her mouth as she bowed.

She was the commander who led the royal knights and the knight who escorted the king from his closest aide.

Within the Royal Knights, she was said to be the strongest knight, and only the head of the capital’s garrison was known to rival her strength.

With two knights each protecting the palace and the capital, no one dared to rebel.

“Where is the report from?”

“This is a report from the capital garrison. Do you remember the gang of bandits that were said to haunt the capital?”

“I can’t know. Could there be another accident?”

Brandis frowns with a look of displeasure.

The Duke of Adelaira alone was a headache, but the Marquis of Reggiard was also involved in the accident.

If additional problems arose, the two families would try to kill the thieves even by unleashing private soldiers.

“no. The capital’s garrison has investigated the area where the accident occurred, and is currently tracking down those behind it. I would like to tell you about the battle that took place in the meantime.”

“I know that the knights of the Duke of Adelaira’s escort defeated the thieves.”

“It is said that the youngest son of the Marquis of Regiard defeated the bandits by himself, not the escort knights.”

“…?”

Brandis was not convinced by the momentary revision of the report.

If you look at the fact that he even wrote the word alone, it means that the escort knights did not go into battle.

What did he do to fight against the thieves by himself?

“If you’re the Marquis of Reggieard, the eldest son’s swordsmanship skills are amazing… and the second son is working as a palace administrator, isn’t it?”

“… It seems that the youngest son has also reached a high level.”

“If the Commander of the Royal Knights says that, there must be a reason, right?”

Brandis showed interest with her eyes shining.

The Royal Knights Commander had rarely evaluated other knights as being of high quality.

If he saw someone he needed to join the Royal Knights, he would come to him and ask his doctor.

“Yes. It is said that the youngest son of the Marquis of Regiard used sword skills.”

“… is that true?”

“Yes, Your Majesty. The capital garrison conducted a reinvestigation, and the Adelaira duke’s escort knights testified.”

“I can’t believe it. Even in the ranks of the Knights, there were not many people who could use sword skills. How old is your youngest son?”

“He said he turned 19 this year.”

“hahahaha! Didn’t I hear something wrong?”

“You didn’t hear me wrong.”

“I have met many articles so far, but I have never seen an article that said he used sword skills at the age of 19. How about the Commander of the Royal Knights?”

“Neither have I seen an article like that.”

When Glonet first received the report, he couldn’t help but be a little surprised.

Rather, I couldn’t believe it, and I wondered if the capital garrison had investigated it wrong.

That’s why I asked for a review over and over again, but only the same content came back every time.

“If the report is true… shouldn’t I be recruited into the Royal Knights? I really want to bring it with the king’s seal.”