28 Episode 28 Charlotte Clemelia (2/2)

”Well, lately I've been able to beat not only Mister Zell, but others as well!

Hahaha, I see.

My father laughed and nodded, but he didn't take me seriously.

”But, Charu. But Char, you must remember one thing.

What is it?

Even if you can see the destination, that doesn't mean it's absolute. Even if what you see is your defeat, you can change the outcome as long as you don't give up.

”Never give up. ......

That's right.

My father said these words and then said.

”By the way, Char. What are you doing this afternoon?

Yes. I'm going to explore the city with Risha afterwards.

I see. Lisha's your friend and my collaborator's daughter. You must protect her.

Yes, sir.

I nodded vigorously at my father's words. It is common for noblemen to think that those of lower rank should protect those of higher rank, but my father often spoke of the responsibility of those who are above. He said that subordinates are not their shields, but their protectors. They are there to protect us because we are there to protect them as a big umbrella. We should never take for granted that they will protect us.

Lisha is the daughter of a viscount and a younger friend to me. She knows that she has to protect her if something happens to her.

So.

”I swear on my sword.

”Mm.

My father nodded his head in satisfaction as he swore on his sword.

”Father. May I have your permission to train you until the hour is up?

All right. --Take the sword.

............ So, after a while of matching swords with my father, I wiped off my sweat, took a break, and went to the Count's mansion.

When I returned to the mansion, I found that Lisha, who had come for me, had been shown into the parlor.

When I entered the room, she stood up from the sofa and took a lady's bow.

As always, Lisha is lovely. Her beautiful silver hair glistens in the sunlight and is pulled back into a ponytail. She wears a blue ribbon, a frilly blouse, and a blue skirt. Her lips are pale and her cheeks are full. Every part of her is doing its part to enhance her loveliness.

What I especially like are her eyes. Red, beady eyes. I especially like her red, beady eyes, with a glint of straightness and honesty in them.

It's a good idea to take a look at the website to see if you can find any useful information.

...... The main areas of the capital are patrolled by guards, so security is good. It's a good idea to take a look at the information on the web to get a better idea of what you're looking for.

As Lisha and I walked, we talked about what we were up to. We talked about the progress of our studies and training, talked about other families, gossiped about other families, and talked about the latest fads in ornaments.

Eventually, the conversation turned to what they had left at the party.

Yes, ...... for Mr. Arx.

”Yes. Take it to your brother.

Apparently, Lisha had left the evidence of wrongdoing from the nightclub with her brother.

--Arx Raytheft. He's a boy who was disgraced and disinherited by Joshua Raytheft, the head of the Raytheft family and Risha's brother.

The reason for his disinheritance is said to be a lack of talent.

The reason for his disinheritance is said to be a lack of talent, as he lacked the magical power necessary for his family.

The amount of magic power is an important factor for a military man whose strength lies in his magical talent.

The amount of magic power is an important factor for a soldier. If you have a lot of magic power, it will be a factor in defeating the same mage, and you can rely on that amount of magic power to defeat many enemy soldiers.

To put it bluntly, it is the ability of succession. How much you can fight, how long you can fight. How long can you stay in the battlefield?

It's no wonder the Viscount thinks that's so important. If you are the head of a military family, you have to stand on the battlefield and command your troops. Mage commanders must take the initiative in using magic, and if their level of magic is the same as that of ordinary mages, they will not be able to show the people around them.

It is a pity that everything is determined by birth, but it is unavoidable considering the family.

The amount of magic power will never change.

The Raytheft family places particular importance on the amount of magic power, so they must have been cut off early.

That's why the other side gracefully asked for the engagement to be dissolved.

However, Lisha seems to have a different opinion of him.

”I think it's safe for you to have it.

You trust Arx-kun, don't you?

”Yes.

Lisha's face broke out. When she talks about Arx, she looks quite happy.

I think it's because he's a kind and loving brother.

I've been introduced to a number of boys my own age through my association as a ...... nobleman. In the event that you're not sure what to do, you can always ask for help. Some have the bearing of aristocrats and behave elegantly. Some were so wealthy that they neglected their studies and training.

Let's imagine the Arks based on Risha. In my mind's eye, I see a thin, gentle boy with silver hair like Lisha. A boy with a rather introverted impression, who seems to have nothing to do with rough things.

I imagine him standing side by side with his fiancée.

It still doesn't feel right.

”Miss Charlotte.

What is it?　Lisha.

In response to the sudden call, Lisha cast her eyes down anxiously.

Is visible talent that important ......?

...... Well, I don't know. I'm not sure about that either.

I don't know,” he said, ”but if you think about it in the context of the aristocracy, it's still .

But we nobles are the ones who stand on top of others. To be on top of someone, you need the right kind of power. Maybe you need to be more talented than normal. If the talent is great, it will naturally become visible.

”......, is that so?

Risha may not be happy with her brother Arx's disadvantage.

--But what if you apply his situation to yourself?

What if I had no talent for swords and was treated as coldly as he was? If I had been born in another family, I wonder how I would have fared.

When I think about it, it still seems unreasonable.

Regardless of one's intentions, one's initial point of origin is determined by birth, and no matter how hard one tries, it cannot be reversed.

If I were to find myself in such a situation...