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Chapter 4: Kukkoro Die-Hard Fan Meets a Great Predecessor
About a week had passed since the one-on-one battle with Princess Cynthia.
I was still immersed in the lingering memory of Princess Cynthia’s expression of suffering.
Ah... this other world really is the best... Although it cannot yet be called kukkoro, things have already gone smoothly up to the stage right before it...!
If I am made to wait and kept in suspense for a long time, then as long as I think there will be a grand kukkoro waiting at the end, even that waiting time becomes extremely enjoyable.
Well, it is about time I raise the level from someone she hates to kukkoro, but... why did things become like this...?
Ŵе̊b n̂ о̇ v̄ е́ l̄ Ënǔm̀a
I slowly lifted my face and directed my gaze toward the building standing before my eyes.
The place where I am now looks like ruined remains.
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Rubble is scattered across the ground, and with just a glance, it is obvious this is not a place people often visit.
“After coming here, it turns out these are just ordinary ruins.”
“That is something you should not say, right? Although they say it has historical value, the reality is indeed like this.”
I unconsciously replied to Lawrence beside me.
W е̂ bn оv̈ ёl̆ Ӗńu mа
We are currently at the Reigelk Ruins as part of a history lesson.
The Reigelk Ruins were originally the site of a large city, but it was destroyed by a natural disaster. Now, its appearance is nothing more than ordinary ruins, just as Lawrence said.
For a moment, I wondered what the point was of coming to a place like this, but perhaps this is something like a field trip in my previous life.
The school probably considers it a fun event.
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Even though I wanted to focus on Princess Cynthia’s kukkoro, why did it have to be at a time like this...
The result of being told to freely form groups of several people was the three of us: me, Lawrence, and Prince Victor.
W е̌b n̆о̄v еl Ёṅũm̃ а
By the way, the only reason this group formed was that when Lawrence and I were talking about forming a group, Prince Victor suddenly joined in, and it felt strange to refuse him, so we ended up like this by going along with the flow of the conversation.
It was not because we were from the Royal Faction, or because of any deep reason like that.
Really, what is fun about going on a field trip with three men?
Princess Cynthia... is she over there...?
When I glanced around, her conspicuous and beautiful blond hair immediately caught my eye.
Princess Cynthia seemed to be in a group with Mia, who had picked a fight with me recently, and a female student I did not remember very well.
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I thought, Is it all right for her to group up with royalty from another country? but it seems Mia would not do something that would make the entire Kingdom of Alber her enemy at a time like this.
Considering her position, she would surely want to avoid raising suspicion.
A major incident would only bring losses to both sides.
It also seemed the student who looked like her guard was in the same group, so perhaps it was fine.
Well, Princess Cynthia is probably stronger than that guard anyway.
“Now then, don’t just stand around. Let’s get going too.”
Е̃ nŭ m̃å
“What’s wrong, Geralt? Don’t tell me you were entranced by my little sister?”
As I was staring at Princess Cynthia, Lawrence admonished me with slight amazement, and Prince Victor spoke to me in a teasing tone.
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I felt a little annoyed by Prince Victor’s reaction, but I held it back and shifted my gaze away from Princess Cynthia.
“Of course not. I acknowledge that Princess Cynthia is beautiful, but that is a different matter, is it not?”
“I see. Even though it would be interesting if you really were entranced by her.”
Is this person’s head filled only with the intention of messing with other people?
Е̇ ñ ü m̄ а̊.і d̃
And has he already forgotten how Princess Cynthia glared at him sharply because of that?
“Hah... Let us hurry and go.”
I ended the conversation and stepped into the ruins.
Without noticing that Lawrence and Prince Victor were secretly smiling wryly behind me.
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“Now then, Geralt. Do you have any particular destination?”
“I do not, so I was thinking we would just stroll around.”
Еn̆ u ṁ_а̃.i ď
“Ahaha, you really never change.”
“Then let us go somewhere Lawrence wants to go.”
“I don’t have anywhere, so I’ll leave it to Geralt.”
You have no right to say that either.
Besides, no matter where we go, the scenery hardly changes.
There is no point in complaining at length.
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“I do not care about the place either. Let us just go.”
We walked around the Reigelk Ruins while chatting casually.
At first, I had wondered what would be enjoyable about being with three men, but it turned out to be fairly fun.
All of us are royal nobles, but none of us are the type to boast about status, so regardless of the topic, the atmosphere was already like that of fellow high school boys.
“Does Geralt have no intention of looking for a fiancée?”
“I do not have the ability to take a woman as my wife. Besides, this is not an age where there is any need to rush, is it?”
Ѐ nu_mа̂
I will target various women for the sake of making them perform kukkoro.
An engagement, let alone having a wife, would greatly restrict my freedom of movement.
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Marriage is the graveyard of life. That saying is truly accurate.
I understand that for the sake of my family, I will have to marry someday, but right now, I am still young and have absolutely no need to force myself.
“Well, that is true. In reality, to me, talking with you two or studying is many times more meaningful and enjoyable than speaking with noble daughters who curry favor with me.”
“Hee, you evaluate us quite highly.”
E̊ nu m̃.а . і́d̀
“Feel honored, all right?”
“Because of that statement just now, my evaluation of you dropped a little.”
When I said that, Prince Victor laughed happily.
He really does not look like a member of the royal family, let alone the First Prince who will become the next king.
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His ability is genuine, but his personality is truly relaxed.
“Hm? What is it? Geralt, you have a face like you want to say something. If there is something you want to say, say it as you please.”
Е_ǹum̄ a . і̃ d
“No, I was only thinking that Prince Victor is such a relaxed person that you do not look like a prince at all. Right, Lawrence?”
“Why are you asking me something so hard to answer... but well, I also think Prince Victor is someone easy to get along with.”
Criticizing the nature of someone with higher status than oneself is quite risky.
Therefore, Lawrence, who suddenly had the topic thrown to him, formed a wry smile, but after thinking for a moment, he gave a conclusion similar to mine.
I think we are also quite strange for nobles, but considering Prince Victor is a member of the royal family, I think he belongs to an even stranger category.
“Constantly staying on guard is not only foolish, but troublesome, is it not? It is tiring, so I do not want to do it.”
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“I-I see...”
A reason that is far too careless.
I am also not in any position to talk about others, but Prince Victor is quite outrageous too.
“Well, since I am being a careless person anyway, let us wander around here. I have also started getting bored just walking here and there, and we would be quite lucky if we found an important cultural artifact.”
“We did not say a single word about you being a careless person, you know?”
“But you were thinking it, right?”
Еnu̇ m а
It was true that we were thinking it, but because we could neither affirm nor deny it, Lawrence and I fell silent.
Seeing us like that, Prince Victor burst into laughter.
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“Hahaha! You two really are honest. But if you were not, it would not be interesting. Now, let us go treasure hunting.”
“If you touch all sorts of things or enter somewhere carelessly and later get scolded by Princess Cynthia, I will not know anything about it, all right?”
“...Please keep this a secret from Cynthia. And both of you become my accomplices.”
Prince Victor, who had been laughing freely in a good mood until just now, suddenly shrank back when Princess Cynthia’s name was mentioned.
Ė n̆um ӑ .i d
The sight of Prince Victor, who appeared to have an extremely strong mentality, suddenly becoming quiet in an instant was a little surreal and made me laugh.
“Hm... why are you laughing?”
“That is our business. Right, Geralt?”
“Yes, that is right. Prince Victor is fine staying like this.”
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“Ugh...! You are mocking me, aren’t you...? Remember this well for when I find your weaknesses someday.”
I will not make such a foolish mistake that would let him find a weakness, so there is no problem.
Е.n úm̃а . і̄ d̈
Lawrence is also not the type of person with a dark side, so in the end, Prince Victor, who cannot go against his little sister, will end up becoming our toy.
Earlier, I was too focused on the battle with Princess Cynthia and missed the timing, but from now on, I will mess with him a lot...!
“Now, now, do not say such dangerous things, and let us get along. Love and peace are important, you know?”
“Whose mouth is saying that, whose mouth?”
“Now then, we are going treasure hunting, right? Let us go.”
Since I belong to the group of people who save enjoyment for later, I decided to tease him slowly another time and ended the topic, even if a little forcibly.
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Rather than simply wandering randomly through piles of rubble and chatting, searching for something that might have historical value is far more meaningful.
“Since we are doing this, if we find something good, with the money we get from presenting it, we can eat something delicious—”
“Kyaaaaaaaaa!?!?!?!?!?!?”
“!? !? !?”
Suddenly, the scream of a female student echoed through the Reigelk Ruins.
The relaxed atmosphere from earlier instantly grew tense, and we looked at each other.
Е n̈ ǔm̊а. íď
“Lawrence, we are going there immediately.”
“I don’t mind. But what about Prince Victor? We cannot do something foolish like leave him alone here, can we?”
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I nodded at Lawrence’s words.
In a situation where we do not know the enemy’s objective, no, where we do not even know whether this is an enemy attack or not, leaving Prince Victor, an extremely important figure in this country, unprotected is something we absolutely must not do.
However, if this really is an enemy attack, this environment full of ruins, with poor visibility and many places to hide, has far too many points that benefit the enemy.
Protecting Prince Victor with only me and Lawrence is too dangerous a gamble.
W е b nо v̀ е̃ l̀ Е̃ ǹú m̈а
“Lawrence, can you carry Prince Victor? I will go ahead using Masou, so follow me.”
“Understood, leave that to me.”
“Prince Victor does not mind that either, does he?”
“Yes, no problem. I leave it to you, Lawrence.”
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Prince Victor nodded without the slightest hesitation and climbed onto Lawrence’s back.
After confirming Lawrence had carried him securely, I used Masou on myself.
Еñ um а̂
“Are you ready, Lawrence?”
“Yes, I’m ready.”
“Let us go.”
I ran toward the direction where the scream had come from.
After confirming Lawrence was following behind, I stayed alert to the surroundings while being careful not to let us become too separated.
However, there were no particular signs of human presence, and we were not attacked at all.
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Not an enemy attack...? If so, what exactly was that scream earlier...?
After running for about three minutes.
Within my field of vision as I looked around, I caught sight of a group of female students.
If that were all, we had already passed several groups, but that group of female students was in a slightly different state from the others.
I immediately pointed the direction to Lawrence behind me, changed direction, and when we approached, I hid my body behind rubble to check the situation.
So it is Princess Cynthia’s group...! And that monster...
Ẇе̌b̈ n̄ ӧ v̌ӗľ Е nùṁа
At the edge of my vision was Princess Cynthia, fallen to her knees before a monster.
The female student who seemed to be Princess Cynthia’s guard was lying unconscious, and Mia was tending to that student while sitting weakly with a pale face.
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The monster standing before Princess Cynthia was a pig-like monster with bulging muscles and a gigantic body around three meters tall.
I realized the monster’s identity from its physical features.
This creature is most likely――
Eh!? A Pigman Orc!? Is this the Orc said to be kukkoro’s greatest companion and the eternal rival of female knights!? Crap, this is my first time seeing a real one...! If I tell him I’m a fan, will he shake my hand!? No, can he understand my language in the first place?
Е n̄ ü mа_
Its appearance was worse than I had expected, and the fact that its breathing seemed slightly rough while looking at Princess Cynthia was also a plus point.
Although it is written as Pigman Orc, its appearance, which made me doubt whether it was truly human, possessed an incredible intimidating aura, and I felt a difference in class like when encountering a wild beast. But to me right now, for some reason, it looked charming.
Geralt, what is happening!?
Cynthia...!? And why is there a monster here...!?
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Lawrence and Prince Victor, who arrived later, also immediately hid themselves behind rubble like me and asked in quiet voices.
The Reigelk Ruins are basically a place where monsters do not appear.
W̆ е̃ b n o v̌ еl̊ Е ň üm̌ а̌
Since students are coming for a field trip, this place should have been checked beforehand to confirm that there was no danger.
It is indeed strange for an Orc monster to be in this place, but I do not care about that at all right now.
Now... show me Princess Cynthia’s kukkoro...! Do your best, Orc...!
However, contrary to my hopes, Lawrence drew his sword and was about to leap out.
I hurriedly grabbed Lawrence’s hand and stopped him.
Wait, Lawrence.
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What are you thinking!? If things continue like this, Princess Cynthia will...!
You are the one who should think about what you are doing!?
This current moment is the moment the world should long for!
Ruining that moment is something no one would forgive, you know!?
Of course, I will not let her simply die. I am searching for an opening. Fortunately, it has not noticed our presence yet. If we do not wait for the right timing, we will only be counterattacked and the situation will worsen.
But...!
W ӗ b̈n ӧv ēl̊ Е̊ ñum̈ ӓ
Prince Victor, please go with Lawrence to the teachers right now and request help. At the very least, facing this with only students is not a good idea.
It does not mean we cannot act without the teachers’ instructions.
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No matter how you think about it, the Orc in our sight possesses far too much strength for students to handle.
In that sense as well, asking Lawrence and the others to go call for help is the best solution.
...Geralt. You truly will not let Cynthia simply die, right?
Prince Victor held back Lawrence’s words with his hand and asked me.
Ĕ n̈ um а
His eyes stared straight at me, more serious than ever.
I nodded without hesitation at Prince Victor’s question.
Yes, of course. If the situation truly becomes dangerous, I will force my way in to save her, even if I must push myself. I promise I will protect Princess Cynthia’s life, even if I must stake my own.
I see. Then I will believe in you. Please save Cynthia. I am counting on you.
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Prince Victor nodded once, then ran off, bringing Lawrence with him to call the teachers.
My brain was currently spinning at the highest speed in history.
Еn ú ḿа
Without thinking about anything heavy, I prepared the environment necessary to see kukkoro.
Without ruining the atmosphere at all, I will watch like a wall.
That is the most basic etiquette as a fan.
Now... I am counting on you, Orc...!
◇◆◇
~Cynthia’s Side~
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I see. If this is a natural phenomenon, the destruction would look like this... I cannot help but say that the power of nature, which humans cannot oppose at all, is truly incredible...
I murmured in my heart while observing the collapsed buildings of the Reigelk Ruins.
Although it is not a place famous enough to appear repeatedly in textbooks, this is a place one must know as a member of the royal family.
Because I had once wanted to come here in person, I thought this was a good opportunity.
“Cynthia-sama. What are you looking at?”
“Oh my, Mia-sama. I was only looking at the buildings. I was just thinking that the power of nature is truly incredible.”
Wё ḃ_ńòṽe̊l̄ Еnu m a
Saying that, when I turned around, there was a cute girl with her pink hair tied into twin tails――Mia Davis-sama.
Mia-sama is a princess from the Kingdom of Wilhelm who came to the Kingdom of Alber as an exchange student.
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Although I was somewhat on guard because the Kingdom of Wilhelm could not possibly have good feelings toward the Kingdom of Alber, at least there were no suspicious actions that especially showed hostility.
Even now, I remain cautious, but at least I interact with her normally as a fellow group member.
“The destruction is truly incredible. To the point that I can hardly believe this really happened in the real world.”
“Yes, I do not particularly wish to think about a situation where this repeats itself.”
W̆ ӗb n ov́e l Еn̄ũ.m а̊
“It would be better if there were preventive measures we could take, but if there are no historical documents or anything left, we cannot do anything, can we...”
The Reigelk Ruins are said to have been destroyed by a natural phenomenon, but because no historical documents or detailed information remain, that is truly nothing more than a saying.
However, because there are clearly many traces of destruction impossible to create by human hands, it is strongly suspected that a natural phenomenon caused it.
“It would have been better if at least a little information remained.”
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“Complaining about something already past will not change anything. Our duty as members of royalty is only to do our best anytime and anywhere so that we can help the people in times of emergency.”
“...Fufu, I think that is a noble spirit. I hope you will continue to preserve that resolve forever.”
Е̄n u mа̇.. і d̄_
“Yes, thank you.”
Mia-sama smiled sweetly and bowed her head to me.
There are many people who approach me to curry favor or with marriage as their aim, but because Mia-sama has no such hidden motive, being near her feels comfortable.
“Then, let us go in that direction next. Because we also have to compile a report, we should look for as many materials as possible――”
At that moment, the ground shook violently.
A monster suddenly appeared at a place about fifteen meters away from us.
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“O-Orc...”
A word filled with fear slipped from Mia-sama’s mouth.
Without even having time to think, I drew my beloved sword and entered a fighting stance.
“Kyaaaaaaaaa!?!?!?!?!?!?”
Female students from other groups around us screamed and ran away.
If they scatter, it will be extremely dangerous if monsters appear elsewhere as well, so I want to stop them, but the current situation does not allow me to split my concentration.
Еǹ û mа. i_d̄
The monster before my eyes――this Orc is clearly stronger than me.
If my attention shifts elsewhere, I might be defeated.
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“I, seek, woman.”
I had heard of this before, but it really can speak, huh... It is better to consider that it possesses a fair amount of intelligence. I cannot attack it carelessly.
This is not an opponent school students can handle.
Precisely because of that, rather than thinking about winning, I must focus more on not losing.
Е́_n̈ù m а
“Your Highness! Please run away quickly!”
“!? Danger!”
My guard, who was another member of the group, faced the Orc without hesitation.
As a guard, that action had a score of one hundred, but for this case specifically, the opponent was too poor a match.
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The arm swung carelessly hit her directly, and she was blown away.
She tried to stand back up, but eventually collapsed face-first.
Е̌n̆u ṁа̇. id
“...! Mia-sama! Please treat her! I will face that creature!”
“Eh!? Cynthia-sama!? ...A-all right!”
Together with Mia-sama running to treat her, I also charged at the Orc.
I had not fully grasped information about the opponent, but this was not the time to think about that.
With that scream earlier, surely the teachers or other students have noticed, or the female students who fled should have gone to ask for help.
I have to buy even a little time and endure while believing that help will come.
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“Haah!”
One attack aimed at its leg in order to rob the opponent of movement.
That sword swing with all my strength was blocked by thick fat and muscle, leaving only a little blood flowing.
If possible, I wanted to cut it off, or at least make it unusable, but with my ability, I could not cut that far.
As I immediately retreated backward, the Orc’s fist struck the place where I had just been.
T-that was close... If I am hit by even one attack, I will die instantly...
Ё ňǔm̆ ă .і̇ d̆
My body is not sturdy enough to withstand that attack.
No matter what, I must not be hit by its attacks. However, judging from its words and actions earlier, it seems it is not only targeting me, so if I run away to buy time, its target might shift to another student.
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There is no option left for me except to fight.
“You, annoying. Hurry, fall.”
The Orc charged toward me while shaking the ground with its heavy footsteps.
I observed its movements, then dodged to the side and drew back my sword.
W̆ еb̀n̆ŏ v̊е̇l̄ E nu̇ m̌ а̀
With my strength, I cannot cut down the Orc... In that case, I will finish it with one attack...!
My target is a common weak point of living creatures hidden beneath fat and muscle: the internal organs.
Because a slash will not reach its organs, I aim for a decisive one-hit victory through a thrust.
Here...!
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The carefully aimed thrust approached the Orc and formed a trajectory exactly as I imagined.
However, at the moment my sword had only pierced about halfway into the Orc, the Orc turned around with tremendous strength.
W е b̂ ň о̂ v е̃ l̃ Énu m̂ а̃
I, still holding the sword, unconsciously let go of it because of the centrifugal force, and my body was thrown.
T-this is bad... Without a sword...
I cannot be arrogant enough to think that I can damage the Orc using hand-to-hand combat techniques.
Although I can move with decent speed, my strength is still far from enough.
“Gufufu... I, catch, woman.”
The Orc smiled disgustingly and approached me.
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No matter how I thought about it, I could only think of one reason for that.
I will be defiled... huh. As a woman, and as a member of royalty, having my purity stolen by a monster is something unforgivable...
But strangely, I did not feel like running away.
Because at the end of a royal family member’s escape, there is no peace waiting for the people.
Suicide in a situation like this is an “escape.” I absolutely will not run away...! For the sake of buying even a little time...
“...! Haaaaa!!!!!”
Е́ n̊ û m̃ å.і̌.d
I clenched my fist and charged at the Orc.
Although I learned hand-to-hand combat techniques to the extent of self-defense, there was no material about punching in those lessons.
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On one hand, my calm self thought that I was being desperate, but I could not stop myself.
I... I...!
Just as I was about to swing my fist with all my strength, it happened.
Suddenly, a human shadow appeared before my eyes, and my eyes widened.
W еḃ ṅ о v̇ е l̄ Ѐnu m̌а
No...! If you try to fight an Orc...!
However, the final result did not go as I expected.
The figure that suddenly appeared drew his sword, and with just a kick, he repelled the Orc’s fist and made it stagger backward.
“What a shame, Orc-kun. I am disappointed in you.”
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“Eh...”
Of course, that person would not miss the opening created by the Orc staggering backward, and he swung his sword.
Е ñ ûm а.і d̂
The body of the Orc, which I could not cut no matter how hard I tried, was cut very easily by that person’s sword.
Blood sprayed from the Orc’s body, and it immediately collapsed to the ground.
“No, this can be called Princess Cynthia’s complete victory. It seems you are someone who exceeds my expectations.”
Saying that, the person before my eyes――the “Violent Noble Son,” Geralt Drake, formed a relaxed smile――
◇◆◇
I stared at my beloved sword, which had just cut through the Orc’s body very easily.
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In the end, I could not see Princess Cynthia’s kukkoro. Well, this time, Princess Cynthia’s heart was too strong. In short, she is not someone worthy of being handed over to an Orc.
When Princess Cynthia lost her sword, I thought I would be able to see kukkoro, but contrary to my expectations, even after losing her sword, Princess Cynthia continued to advance against the Orc.
It was truly unexpected that she had the courage to stake her own life for someone without the slightest hesitation, even though she did not think she could win.
Well, for me, that made her extremely worth making perform kukkoro, so I felt very happy.
“I apologize for being late to save you. I was searching for an opening.”
When I extended my hand, Princess Cynthia looked at my hand for a moment, then stood without borrowing my help.
Еň u m̊ а̂. i̇ ď
As expected, her attitude of not easily currying favor even toward her rescuer is truly wonderful.
Precisely because of that, she is the kukkoro princess knight.
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“Geralt! Are you all right!?”
“Lawrence, is it? No problem. It was settled in an instant.”
Whether their timing was right or not, Lawrence and Prince Victor ran over while bringing the teacher.
Prince Victor exchanged a word or two with Princess Cynthia and showed a slightly relieved expression.
W̊еb̄_nò v̀ ё ĺ Еn̊um̄ а
“Now then, let us go check whether any other monsters have infiltrated. We also have to deal with this creature’s remains.”
“Yes, you’re right.”
When I murmured that, Lawrence nodded beside me.
Although it was for the sake of kukkoro, since I had let Princess Cynthia be in danger, I am not so foolish as to interfere with the siblings’ private time.
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“Ah, w-wait a moment...!”
Just as we were about to start walking, Princess Cynthia stopped us.
Е núm̂а
Is there something she wants to discuss?
“You said that what is necessary for the sword is not justice, didn’t you? In that case... what exactly do you consider necessary for a sword...?”
“What I consider necessary for a sword, huh.”
Now, how should I answer?
I could simply say something random that sounds convincing.
However, I still plan to aim for Princess Cynthia’s kukkoro.
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In that case, perhaps it would be better to say something positive that can connect to the next stage.
It should be fine to answer seriously once in a while.
After thinking, I decided to state what was truly in my heart as it was.
“Resolve.”
“Eh...?”
Princess Cynthia wore a surprised expression.
Ẁе̊ b ńо̄ v е_ľ Ѐn ú m̈_а
What is it? Is it that surprising for me to say something like that?
Because my feelings of longing for kukkoro are real.
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Princess Cynthia’s expression was completely serious, so I will also clash my feelings with hers seriously.
“Justice, love, hatred, anger, self-satisfaction, revenge... the reason can be anything.”
“Even so... you say what is necessary is resolve...?”
“Yes. What is important is resolve that wholeheartedly wishes to become strong. That resolve gives a slight push of strength to keep trying when we truly feel troubled or fall into an extremely urgent situation. The accumulation of that is what makes us strong. That is what I think.”
W̌ ӗb̈ ňо v̀ еľ_ Е̌ n um̊ а̌
Until now, I have overcome many obstacles in that way.
By thinking of and longing for kukkoro, inexhaustible strength overflowed, and no matter how heavy it felt, I could swing my sword.
I have roused my spirit by thinking that I can strive to obtain the strength to defeat female knights.
Princess Cynthia’s feelings of thinking about and worrying for the people are genuine, and precisely because of that, she can surely become an even stronger princess knight worthy of kukkoro.
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As I was about to start walking again without turning back, my arm was pulled.
When I turned around, Princess Cynthia was slightly pinching the sleeve of my uniform.
Е ṅ üm а̂
“If that is so... what exactly are you carrying? For what purpose do you go so far...?”
“Did I not already say it? I have a dream. A simple dream, yet difficult to realize. An important dream worth staking my life on.”
“I... see...”
“If you say that you fight for someone, that is fine as well. As long as you continue preserving that beautiful and noble soul, I will serve you as many times as needed.”
Saying that, this time I truly walked toward Lawrence.
The best step has arrived! Because I must not break Princess Cynthia’s spirit here. I also succeeded in creating an atmosphere where Princess Cynthia can challenge me more easily. This is perfect!
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Although I had trained my facial muscles hard, I formed a smile from tremendous joy and satisfaction.
◇◆◇
~Victor’s Side~
The first time I met the noble son around my age who introduced himself as Geralt Drake was at a social gathering before we entered the military academy.
I, who had grown sick of being surrounded by noble daughters and sons with no ability beyond currying favor with the royal family, felt surprised.
A very bold man. What makes him act like that is absolute confidence in himself... no, is it passion burning in his soul? Whatever it is, this is interesting! This is the first time I have met someone like him!
Е ṅu m а̂
House Drake should be an extremely blessed family environment where one can obtain anything, but Geralt had eyes thirsty for something.
And not just something half-hearted, but a serious gaze radiating resolve, as though he would not hesitate even if he had to stake his own life.
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I felt a fire igniting inside my own soul, which until now had been nothing more than a machine carrying out my duties as a member of the royal family in a flat manner.
“What do you desire? For what purpose do you live each day? Geralt.”
“I have no such desire at all. I only wish to live my days peacefully.”
Geralt brushed me off without the slightest hesitation, as though telling me not to interfere.
E_n̂ uṁä
However, his figure, maintaining his pride and soul without currying favor, made me like him even more.
I will definitely make him my ally. He is surely the person most worthy of being involved in the king’s path I will walk.
Then time passed until now.
As I walked through the corridors of the royal palace with guards, what came to mind was Geralt’s back as he walked gallantly after defeating the Orc.
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Even though he had saved a member of the royal family, far from trying to make us indebted to him, he showed absolutely no interest in a reward.
He showed me how a noble should behave. In that case, it is only natural that I also show how a member of the royal family should behave. From now on, if I want him to walk the king’s path with me, I must at least be capable of doing something of this scale.
E ń ŭm̄ а
I formed a smile and continued walking.
At the end of that path was a room where the king and queen spent their time.
I greeted the two royal knights guarding the door.
“Is Father inside?”
“His Majesty is resting inside.”
“I understand.”
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I knocked on the large and sturdy-looking door.
Then Father’s voice could be heard from inside.
“This is Victor. I have come because there is something I would like to discuss briefly with Father.”
I heard Father’s reply, and I entered the room.
I left the guards I had brought on standby outside the room, so the only ones inside the room were Father, Mother, and me.
Am I worthy of becoming king? Now is the time to test my capacity as a king――
Е̇n̊ ù m а
◇◆◇
Several days after the Orc commotion at the Reigelk Ruins.
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Regarding the appearance of a monster that should have been impossible to appear there, the Royal Knight Order decided to conduct an investigation.
Because the school itself was not attacked, today was also an ordinary school day like any other.
I walked side by side with Lawrence on the road from the dormitory to the school building.
“What’s wrong, Geralt? For some reason, your face looks gloomy.”
Еn ü m̃ а̌ .i d
“Does it show that much on my face?”
“Hmm, I don’t think it shows that much? It’s just that sharp-eyed people will notice, so perhaps you should be a little careful.”
I feel as though the facial muscles I should have trained recently have become dull...
For some reason, I have also begun to be unable to suppress my smile. Perhaps I should return to my original intention and train them again.
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Since there is an extraordinary talent named Princess Cynthia, this is also a form of hope that I will be able to see an even better kukkoro than that time.
“So? What exactly are you worried about?”
W̊ е b n ǒ vеl Еnǔmа
“Hm? Well, a small problem about interpersonal relationships.”
When I said that, Lawrence wore a truly shocked face.
Did I say something so surprising?
I think it is normal for a fifteen-year-old to feel troubled by such things.
“What makes you so surprised? This is not a strange or rare problem, is it?”
“Well... I mean. Looking at your actions until now, I thought you were the kind of person who thinks interpersonal relationships can go to hell...”
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How rude!
I have never thought that interpersonal relationships can go to hell!
I merely slightly allowed, or rather encouraged, the spread of rumors that easily make people misunderstand me and make me look like a villain, so there is no way I intended to ignore interpersonal relationships!
“I do not think that at all. Humans are creatures who cannot live alone, are they not?”
“Hearing Geralt say that just feels extremely out of place... but if you are worried, I am willing to listen anytime, as long as you do not mind me.”
Saying that, Lawrence laughed carefreely.
Е̇n̆ u̇ mа.ĩ d
At that moment, I thought.
In my previous life, my history of having no girlfriend was equal to my age, or more accurately, I spent my days searching for two-dimensional kukkoro. Naturally, I was still a virgin, so there is no way I could understand how to handle three-dimensional women.
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But what about the man in front of me?
Besides being handsome, his personality is friendly and easy to talk to. On top of that, he has a fairly high status as the son of an earl.
It would not be strange if he had a lot of experience with women, and I feel that asking this person for advice is a very effective move.
“In that case, would you listen for a bit?”
Е̊n̊u m̄а.і d
“Of course. What are you worried about?”
“Actually, I am having trouble measuring distance with a woman. I am confused about what I should do.”
The moment I said that, Lawrence sprayed the water he had been drinking from his bottle.
As I stared at Lawrence with a gaze that said, what are you doing? Lawrence took out a handkerchief, hurriedly wiped his mouth, then grabbed my shoulders.
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“I-is your problem about relationships with women!?”
“Yes, that is correct. Does Lawrence have experience with women?”
En u m á . і̂ d̊
“Well, I do have some... but this is truly shocking.”
So he really does have experience.
Well, for nobles, producing descendants is also like a mission, and there are families that instruct them to do it as practice, so this is not rare at all. For now, I am very grateful.
“Well, since I was the one who offered, I will listen to your problem seriously. You want to become close with that girl, right?”
“No, if I could choose, I would rather be hated.”
“You want to be hated!? I have never been asked for advice like that, you know!?”
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“Well, I am aware that saying such a thing puts me in a rare category.”
“Hah... Who is it?”
“Princess Cynthia.”
Since it was not something that needed to be hidden, I answered honestly.
Hearing that, Lawrence wore a slightly amazed face.
“Aren’t you already hated enough...? Do you hate Princess Cynthia?”
En ù m̈ а̊
“No? I do not merely like her. I like her very much, you know.”
“I understand what you are saying even less now...”
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Lawrence said that and lowered his shoulders with an amazed face.
Is it difficult after all?
Even though I would be happy if I could at least get a small opinion.
“It seems you also do not want to be hated to the level where the relationship is severed, and you really are asking for the hardest thing... Well, I will think about it, so can you give me a little time?”
Е̇n̂ üma
“Yes. I am already grateful that you are willing to think about it. Thank you, Lawrence.”
“Because this is a request from you, not someone else. I will do what I can.”
I truly have a very good friend.
If I asked an ordinary acquaintance something like this, it would not be strange if they said, “Hah? I don’t know anything about that. Handle your own unreasonable nonsense,” but it seems Lawrence is willing to seriously think about it.
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Next time, I will casually praise the House of Earl Eden.
While talking about that, before we realized it, we had arrived at the classroom. When we entered, Prince Victor approached.
Ѐ nūm̆а.і d
When I moved out of the way, Prince Victor placed his hand on my shoulder and smiled broadly.
“You knew I had business with you, yet you deliberately moved away, didn’t you? You really are an interesting man.”
“That is not the case. I merely changed places because if you had business outside the classroom and wished to leave, I would be blocking the way.”
“Hmph. How bold of you to say that after we clearly made eye contact. Well, never mind. Can you spare a little time for me? There is something I want to discuss.”
“Yes. I do not mind.”
Honestly, I had absolutely no idea and could not guess why Prince Victor was calling me at a time like this.
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However, refusing was not an option for me, so I nodded.
After that, we moved behind the school building so no one could hear us.
Including my previous life, I had almost never gone behind a school building, but sure enough, there was absolutely no one here.
“Now then, I want to begin the discussion at once... Are there any signs of anyone eavesdropping?”
“There are none at all. More importantly, where are Your Highness’s guards?”
“Because this time, I want to speak with you alone. I asked them to step away for a while.”
Ẅ.e b n̈o_ve̊ l Е̌ n̂ um̊ ȧ
It seems this truly is a very secret discussion.
Tension enveloped me because I did not know what he would bring up.
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“Actually, I have a proposal for you.”
“A proposal?”
“Yes. It is about ―――――――――――――――.”
“!!!! ...... May I hear more about that story?”
Е̄ n̂ ům ȧ._і̂ d̄
“Of course. I will tell you everything.”
Then after that, I listened to the prince’s story, and in the midst of my surprise, joy overflowed.
This would definitely not be merely a spice that would positively influence the “Infinite Kukkoro Plan,” but a powerful drug.
“I see. That is indeed interesting. However, is this matter not too heavy for us to handle?”
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“There is no problem at all regarding that. The rest depends on you.”
“...For me, it is very welcome, and there is no reason to refuse. I will certainly accept that offer.”
Ӗ n̈ů m̆а
“Accepting without the slightest hesitation is a wonderful ability to make decisions. However, I thank you for that decision. Geralt Drake.”
The prince and I grinned at the same time and firmly shook hands.
This was a discussion that benefited both the prince and me.
Now then... this is starting to become interesting...
◇◆◇
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“Welcome back! Onii-sama!”
“Welcome back, Geralt.”
“I am home. Mother, Alice.”
I returned to my parents’ home in Betrau, in the Drake territory, after quite some time.
Because I had contacted home beforehand, immediately after I stepped down from the carriage, Mother and Alice welcomed me.
Even though we had not been apart for that long, for some reason, I felt very nostalgic.
Е̇n_u m̃ä
“Onii-sama! Please tell me stories about the military academy!”
“Sorry, Alice. It seems I do not have time this time. I plan to return again during summer vacation, so let us chat leisurely then.”
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“Aww...”
Ugh!
My heart hurts...!
I would rather play with Alice all day, but the circumstances do not allow that.
Е̇n um а̀
As I strengthened my resolve to harden my heart, Mother provided help.
“Now, do not be selfish. Geralt also has things he must do.”
“Yes... Onii-sama. I will look forward to summer vacation, all right?”
“Yes, of course.”
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“Fufu, you two truly are close. Geralt, Ian is in the study. There is something you have to do, is there not?”
“Yes, thank you. In that case, I will excuse myself.”
Еn̂ ŭ m̊ а
“Yes. Go on.”
“Do your best with work! Onii-sama!”
I bowed once and began walking toward the mansion.
The reason I am at my parents’ home even though school is proceeding normally is not because I missed home or anything like that, but because there is a military academy rule that if one has business at home, one can temporarily return by submitting an application.
We have to take supplementary classes, and if the reason for returning home is discovered to be a lie, it will affect trust, so no one plays hooky fraudulently.
I also returned because I truly had business.
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“Father, this is Geralt. May I enter?”
“Enter.”
“Yes. Please excuse me.”
When I knocked on the study door and called out, Father’s reply came from inside.
When I entered, Father was there wearing his military uniform while checking documents.
When our eyes met, he showed a refreshing smile.
Ӗn ū m̌ а́ . i d̃
“Have you grown a little taller?”
“I do not think I have changed that much. Although I am in my growth period, not that many days have passed.”
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“Hmph, perhaps so. Very well. Sit down first.”
“Then I will accept your offer. Excuse me.”
When I sat on the offered sofa, Father sat directly in front of me.
Come to think of it, although we often see each other’s faces, this might be the first time we have sat face to face and spoken calmly as Marquis Drake and the son of the Marquis.
Ê n u̇ ṁ а
During dinner, he only looks like an ordinary father.
As I was thinking that, there was a knock on the door, and Father gave an answer.
Then the person who opened the door and entered was Mother.
On the cart she brought were tea and snacks, and Mother carefully placed them one by one on the table.
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“In that case, I will excuse myself. It may be difficult to relax, but please enjoy this talk between father and son, all right?”
Saying that, Mother left the room with a smile.
Е̂ n̊ům̃ а .і̇ d̈
Father and I looked at each other and smiled wryly.
Then, without arranging it beforehand, both of us reached for our cups and drank the tea.
“As always, Olivia is very good at brewing tea.”
“Yes. Mother is perfect as the wife of a marquis, but I also think she is a wonderful person as a mother.”
“Hahaha! I never thought you would say something like that.”
“Of course Father is also a wonderful father.”
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“You have become very skilled at giving praise. However, I will gladly accept it.”
Father laughed happily and reached for a snack.
Even though it was not mere flattery, but what I truly felt in my heart.
From what I hear in stories, other noble families seem to be more severe, and regardless of our high status, this house feels comfortable.
“How is school? Have you obtained any results?”
“Yes. In accordance with the principle of meritocracy it upholds, excellent human resources have gathered there. As a place of learning, it can only be called wonderful.”
Е̊ ǹ ǔ m а́ . і̆ d́
“I see. Well, because you are superior to others, there is no need to push yourself too hard. You also easily defeated the Orc attack at the Reigelk Ruins, did you not?”
“Yes, the Orc itself was not particularly strong.”
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“Fufu... That is very reliable. Considering that you will inherit the title of Marquis Drake in the future, do not push yourself too hard in your studies. Rather, play and build good relationships. Even if they cannot be used as connections, knowing someone’s personality may be useful someday.”
This person is a noble, yet he has educational principles or a mindset that would not feel strange even in my previous life.
It is rare for a noble to say something like, “Do not just study, enjoy your youth too.”
Usually, they would care about reputation and order one to obtain better grades.
W̃ е b̂ n̊ о̇v̆ еl̇ Е̊ ň ǔ m̄а
Precisely because of his educational principles like this, he could take reckless actions like leaving the bad rumor about his eldest son alone, so I am truly grateful.
“Yes. I was also able to meet a good friend.”
“Hoo. Who is it?”
“The eldest son of House Earl Eden, Lawrence Eden.”
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“I see, Earl Eden’s son. I hear he is excellent. If you can become friends, that is a very good thing. Nobles are not people who can be trusted, so it would be good if you can truly trust him...”
“There is no benefit for him to betray me either, so I think there will be no problem. Besides, I will not make a foolish mistake like being deceived by him.”
En̆u m̈а̄.і̇d̆
“Then that is good. Treasure your friend.”
“Yes. Of course.”
When I nodded, Father nodded with satisfaction.
Then I realized that I had forgotten to report something.
It seems I should also report about those two.
“In addition, I have also met the prince and princess. As the rumors say, they are excellent people.”
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“The genius prince and the princess knight, huh... The figure we support is of course better if they are competent. That is a good thing.”
Basically, it is the same in Japanese history. Incompetent leaders are easier to control, but because House Drake does not think at all about controlling the Kingdom of Alber, he can say this from the bottom of his heart.
In other words, it would be more troublesome if they acted however they pleased.
Well, I would also rather watch kukkoro than spend time staging a coup and becoming king, so I am very grateful for this family’s principles.
“Hmm. I understand the general outline. In that case... shall we move on to the main topic now?”
Father’s eyes changed from the gaze of a father to the gaze of Marquis Drake.
Е̊ǹu m̊а. id̀
From here on, this was no longer a personal matter, but work.
I must get this proposal accepted no matter what.
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“Actually, I have come because I have a proposal for Father.”
“Hoo, say it.”
“Yes. Actually――”
