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Because of this, Harnette started to be distorted little by little from a young age, and eventually ran away with the main character.

Now that Harnette was left in the mansion, she had to change the flow at least by force.

‘I think you’ll do as I say… … .’

Since that day, Robbins has not spared support for himself, and even gave up private soldiers when he said he would go out to wipe out the rebels.

Of course, there would be a desire for the wedding to go smoothly, but it would have been to trust in one’s skills and the actions he had shown so far.

If he mentioned his marriage to Hanette and said he would take responsibility for it himself, wouldn’t he be able to get permission?

‘If it doesn’t work, I’ll have to secretly learn it.’

There was a lot of money that could be spent, and if you were a noble, you wouldn’t see anything wrong with being extravagant.

Because of the various experiences, he could buy books related to magic or receive training from other magic societies.

Even Robbins wouldn’t be able to notice easily if he went around with Harnette and secretly helped.

‘I should postpone my marriage… … .’

The engagement period was set for a total of 6 months, but more than 3 months had already passed.

In other words, if three more months passed, he and Hanette would be unconditionally married.

However, time was running out and the foundation was not properly established, so I had no choice but to be a little cautious.

‘After getting married, there will be a lot of troublesome things.’

Now that only the engagement ceremony has been held, they have been maintaining a reasonable distance.

However, after marriage, it will be awkward with each other, and plans will be disrupted.

Perhaps he would be pressured by Fried and Robbins, or he would never be able to leave the capital.

‘It’s going to be a year if you delay a lot… I don’t think it can go any further than that.’

Reasons for postponing marriage could be invented.

To train my swordsmanship, to increase my magical power, to become a knight and raise my name, to obtain good land and to build a mansion where I can live with Harnett, etc.

If Hannett could show another possibility by learning magic, that would also be a good reason.

‘Or should I bring up the creation of the knights?’

In the first place, he had no intention of creating an order of knights.

The original purpose was to lead a life of one’s own, and there was no need to develop a job.

However, an unexpected situation occurred, and since I had to observe the protagonist’s progress a little more, I had to come up with a countermeasure.

‘If I become the knight commander and Harnette takes over as the deputy knight commander… … .’

The number and skills of the members can be considered later.

I just needed the conditions and environment to postpone the marriage.

Of course, if Harnette became a bit stronger, she would be able to carry out the duties of the deputy knight commander.

‘Even though it’s a two-man knights, there’s a lot we can do.’

It consists of the children of marquesses and the daughters of dukes, and receives full support from both families.

Other knights or mercenaries are pushed back from their origins and backgrounds, and even the soldiers of the Kingdom of Allain cannot be treated carelessly.

Perhaps, going to and from the remote areas from time to time, I would encounter the main character’s knights.

‘If you act wisely, it won’t be dangerous… If you’re lucky, you might even be able to score.’

If you establish your own foundation in any form, you will be able to escape a little from the family or surrounding forces.

Hanette would also be free, and she could even erase the stigma of being a madwoman.

It would be possible to observe the protagonist as he achieved his personal goals.

‘If only Hanette says it’s okay, I’ll have to proceed like this.’

* * *

The mansion of the Duke of Adelaira, the family head’s room.

Roberns chose his room rather than the drawing room as the place to have a drink with Fried.

In fact, it was like an in-law relationship with Fried, and since they belonged to the same faction, they were going to treat her with utmost respect.

In particular, Zion was active and showed his will, so it was also a place to commemorate his achievements.

“It was hard. Thanks to you, things got easier.”

“no. I just moved as the Duke told me to.”

“I did what your son asked me to do. So, you are credited with it.”

Roberns is very satisfied and empties the glass in one go.

Did he really know that the rebels’ hideout could be wiped out in just two days?

Even the head of the garrison in the capital, who was known to be picky, could not help but be more happy because he acknowledged the achievements of Zion and the enlisted soldiers.

“Ah, don’t be sad. He must have come to ask for permission first because he thought of me.”

“it’s okay. Since I am currently staying with the Duke of Adelaira, it is only right to get permission from the Duke first.”

“I am glad that the results are good. You have a really wonderful son.”

“It’s an overstatement.”

Fried tilts his glass with a faint smile on his face.

When he himself received the report, he could not bear to understand it.

No matter how much the privates of the two families were combined, could it be finished in just two days?

“… It’s just the two of us, so we can bring that up.”

“Is it important?”

“Well… I’m not going to say it back I want to move up the wedding, what do you think?”

While observing Shion and Hanette, Robbins had a lot of thoughts.

Shion cared for Hanette a lot, and Hanette went through a lot of changes because of Shion.

This result must have come about because a special feeling developed between the two.

“Do you think the two of you are on good terms?”

“I’m pretty sure. I wonder if they like each other.”

“… Have you checked the thoughts of the two of you?”

“You haven’t said anything yet. Wouldn’t you be terribly ashamed?”

Fried had no intention of objecting to that opinion.

Shion made remarkable growth after meeting Hanette, and Hanette was much more docile than before.

Obviously, it could be done like this, but other factors had to be taken into account.

“Duke, Shion is showing results little by little. If we suddenly move forward with the wedding, wouldn’t it have a bad influence on Zion?”

“You are not wrong. I have thought about that too.”

“And I bet they both have ideas. If you get married in a hurry just because you have a crush on each other, the relationship may deteriorate.”

“… That too.”

“I think we should keep our engagement period as promised before. If the two of you want to have a wedding first, then I think you can move it forward.”

Fried wanted to be considerate of Shion and Hanette as much as possible.

She was in a hurry to get married, but that didn’t mean Shion had to go through the same process.

Even if it’s a forced relationship, it would be best for each other to be happy.

“I’d rather do as you say. You can’t block the path of a successful person.”

“You look good on me, I’m just grateful.”

“I want to ask you one more question… Are you okay?”

“Yes, feel free to speak.”

Robbins tries to take the bottle, but Fried picks it up first and pours him a drink.

Robbins hesitated for a moment, then drank his glass.

“… Your son said that. He was asking how about teaching Harnette magic.”

“Did Zion really say that?”

“What am I going to lie for?”

When Robbins heard that from Shion, he couldn’t help but be quite surprised.

He had held back for a long time and only recently regretted that judgment.

There must have been a reason for that, so he must have recommended it to himself.

“What do you think? Should I listen to what your son said?”

“I will ask in advance. Does Harnette have any talent for magic?”

“… It does exist. I’ve heard that often since I was little.”

“Then why didn’t you let me learn magic until now?”

“I couldn’t even touch it until I was 22.”

“I think Zion must have noticed that.”

“I guess so. So I am thinking about what to do.”

Fried swallowed the silence and then emptied his glass.

Maybe he stepped out for Hannett, or maybe he caught a glimpse of the potential.

“I will be honest. From the Duke’s point of view, it’s only right that we don’t learn as we’ve always done.”

“… … .”

“It’s a little different from Hana Shion’s point of view. Your partner has a talent, and you can’t pretend you didn’t see it. That’s why I told the duke.”

“I guess so. What would you do?”

“If it were me… I will believe in Zion. It’s not like I’m going to believe it because he’s my son. Have you shown something so far, and don’t you cherish Hanette as a companion? If the duke believes in Zion, why don’t you entrust Hanette?”

“… … .”

Robbins said nothing.

I just filled an empty glass and drank it over and over again.

It’s a pity to leave it like this, and the anxiety comes over to give permission.

But even in the midst of that, one thought did not change.

“Hanet is already out of my arms. passed on to your son. then… You should believe in your son.”

“Duke, Hanette is still staying in this mansion. Even if she leaves, the fact that she is the daughter of the Duke will not change.”

“Although Hanette is my daughter… You won’t see me as a father. You must be looking at me as the Duke of Adelaira.”

“No matter what happens, the bond between parents and children will never disappear. They are connected by blood and belong to one family. You must be aware that you are a member of the Duke of Adelaira.”

Robbins smiled bitterly and put the glass down.

I didn’t want to pretend to be a father and take care of him now.

He just secretly watched as Hanette changed.

“You never know. Could my daughter become a famous wizard? When that time comes, they will think that I have chosen a son-in-law well.”

* * *

The capital of the Alain Kingdom, the headquarters of the Logos Magic Society.

The Logos Magic Society has pursued the study of flame magic research and application.

It was a must-go place for wizards who had awakened the flame attribute, and the environment was created so that they could learn basic magic and advanced courses.

Of course, if you don’t have money, even the opportunity to learn magic disappears, and if you pay a lot of money, you could receive 1:1 training from a skilled wizard.

“uh… Would you like to make it dotted this time?”

“Like this?”

“Uh… … .”

The wizards belonging to the society pour out admiration one after another and cannot take their eyes off Hanette.

Harnette used magic as she was told and showed a calm reaction.

“The next form of line… Oh, you’re done already.”

“What’s next?”

“It’s flat… You are really fast.”

Harnette realized the magic by taking steps on her own.

In the first place, I learned it through self-study, and somehow I was able to write it naturally.

The magician belonging to the society gave praise, but from his point of view, it was only a mediocre level.

“Three-dimensional… Oh no. Could you please wait a minute? I think we need to check in a slightly different way.”

The mage belonging to the society belatedly recognized that quality and hurriedly ran out.

Harnette erases the magic and turns her gaze to Shion.

Shion let out a laugh and approached Hanette.

‘I’ve learned almost everything. I’ll be able to communicate with the magic sword right away.’