Vol 1 Chapter 5 (1/2)

Chapter 5: It seems like my route started.

I inadvertently sent a ferocious glare at the object that fell into my arms.

But you know?

I was right next to Angelica, you know? What if she was hurt!

“Aaaah! I’m really sorry! I climbed the tree and lost my balance!!”

I hear something ridiculous coming from my lap, but that’s not important! I have a more important thing to check on!

“Are you alright? Are you hurt anywhere?”

I moved my hand from its resting on Angelica’s shoulder to her cheek, sweeping and checking over her.

“…..Yes, I am fine…”

“Yes! I’m alright! Ah, but maybe I’m a bit grazed?

Two answers returned to my question.

To the one that’s still on my lap, um, I don’t care.

For now, I’m glad Angelica is unhurt.

Then now I must carry out my duty as the imperial prince… although I don’t really want to.

“It seems you are hurt. Then, I will escort you to the infirmary.”

I forced a made-up business smile and offered help to the object on my lap. Then, that object blushed as if she was happy and stared at me absentmindedly. In addition, the brazen thing had the gall to lean up on my chest!

“Daniel!”

As I called for him in a slightly annoyed tone, he appeared out of nowhere.

…Well, since it was me who called him so it would be strange for me to say this, but he’s too good at hiding his presence. A ninja? Is he a ninja or something?

“Take this lady to the infirmary.”

After I delivered my command while suppressing the boiling anger with an emotionless voice, Daniel promptly replied yes and pulled down the thing from my lap.

“I have an important appointment so I can’t escort you myself, but if there’s anything you need please tell Daniel.”

Feigning an expression that would rival a superb businessman, I so informed the thing, then turned around to face Angelica and lent her my hand to help her up.

“Angelica, let us return to the dormitory first. My uniform has a footprint on it now. You also might be bruised, so let’s check up thoroughly.”

Desperately trying not to frown, I lifted up Angelica, who was still a bit worried, in my arms.

The mud-stained parts are her shoulder and her thigh. It is possible that she is hurt, so I can’t possibly let her walk in this state.

“P, please let me down! I can walk!”

Objection dismissed. Whether or not she can walk, it’s fine, it doesn’t matter. I just don’t want to make her walk.

I carried her to the girls’ dormitory in silence, and was led to her room by the maid who was waiting in front of the dorm.

Softly laying Angelica on her bed, I explained to the maid what happened and asked her to see the doctor just in case.

I also told her not to force herself to come to the introductory session this morning, and left her room.

…….The rose she held close to her chest till the very end, left an imprint on my mind for some reason…..