Volu 8, Prologue
Part 1
Human beings are creatures of regret.
If we had acted differently at that ti and place, no matter how many tis we thought about it, the result would not change, but we would still be thinking about it.
In the end, the best we can do is to avoid repeating our mistakes.
However, it seems that it is also difficult for , an ordinary person [Leon Fou Bartfalt], not to repeat the sa mistakes.
“I can’t believe this is happening”
[You got what you deserved]
Today, my partner, [Luxion], threw so words of encouragent at when I was depressed.
This guy is usually cold to .
We’re in the port of the Kingdom of Horfalt.
Airships are arriving and departing on a floating island in the sky near the royal capital.
Since morning, airships have been coming in and out of the city, and many people have been coming and going.
It was filled with noise, with the sound of whistles and people shouting.
Why am I coming to the harbor?
That’s because I’m about to be repatriated halfway ho to my parents.
“Leon, you’re working too hard. I understand that you’re busy with your career, but if you don’t take a break when you can, you’ll collapse one day.”
“I think you’re being too worried”
“The fact that you yourself don’t know it is even more of a problem.”
The owner of the shining blonde hair [Angelica Rafa Redgrave] gives a reproachful, yet concerned look.
Her long hair was braided into a bun and she was dressed in a red dress.
From the chest to the waist area, the body is made in such a way that you can see the lines of her body, and her large breasts and tight waist can be clearly seen even through her clothes.
After spring break, Ange and I will both be seniors.
Compared to when I first started school, I’ve grown taller and better built.
Ange looks like she has developed a more mature charm.
Behind Ange, the maids of the Redgrave house with the travel bags were standing by.
One of them is [Cordelia Fou Easton] who took care of in the Republic of Arzel.
The older, intelligent woman with glasses was giving a cold look today. I’m sure she’s accusing inwardly, saying, “You’re causing trouble for Ojou-sama”.
Because Cordelia-san hates .
I guess she feels so kind of way about getting another marriage partner in the Republic, even though I have Ange, her precious master’s daughter.
I can’t say anything back about that, so I’ll just accept Cordelia-san’s attitude.
She becos friendliness might be difficult, but it doesn’t bother because she basically gets the job done.
I suppose Cordelia-san is an adult in that respect.
And there was a girl, her flaxen hair swaying in the wind, looking sadly at .
No, she’s not a girl anymore, she’s a woman.
[Olivia], who is beginning to have a strong heart despite her gentle atmosphere, is worried about my well being.
“Leon-san needs a vacation. I understand that you have a lot of things to do, but for now, please go back to your parents’ house and rest your body.”
My two fiancées told to leave the royal capital and return to the countryside where my parents live.
Or would it be more accurate to say that I’m being brought back?
“There’s really nothing to worry about.”
I press my face with my right hand, wondering why they’re so worried about ―― I rember the reason.
That had happened a few days ago.
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Part 2
“Roland bastard, I’ll never forgive him! Luxion, find out his weakness. I don’t care what it is. I’ll find a weakness that I can use, and I’ll tattle to Milene-sama.”
[Having his weakness and just tattling it? You really are a small-minded]
“I don’t hate myself for it. I don’t mind being impatient. I don’t care if I’m small-minded. But I decided to definitely pay Roland back.”
[Creare should have so information.]
“I’m looking forward to her report.”
When I ca back from my study abroad, I was unexplainably promoted to the rank of Marquis ―― And I was promoted to the ridiculously high, an upper third rank.
In the Kingdom of Horfalt, only royalty and their close relatives are entitled to titles higher than Count.
The upper third rank in the hierarchy is also a rank where if you are not related to the royal family, you will not be able to advance, no matter how much you accomplish.
Roland bastard shoved those two things at .
The reason was because of my success in the Arzel Republic, and If I marry Ange, I’ll be part of the royal family in the future! Said so, he forced promoting based on a ridiculous theory.
It’s true that my fiancé, Ange, is from a Duke house and has the right to inherit the throne.
However, it was almost impossible for the throne to be passed on to Ange. If it were, it would be a matter of national importance or sothing.
However, if I could easily beco a duke just because I married Ange, I would have no trouble.
Normally, the kingdom would be reluctant to allow to rise to the rank of Marquis.
In other words, actually, it was an impossible story.
Roland scumbag bastard forced to advance.
What’s sad is that he had that much political power.
According to him, he always has one or two weaknesses of the other nobles.
It’s annoying that he is usually so unserious, but only shows his competence at tis like this.
In addition, he offered to send the five idiots as my ParasiteFoster Sons.
I’m in the official position of taking care of Marie and the others, and I feel awful.
They are fun to watch from a position where I am not involved, and not funny at all if I am the one who is forced to be responsible.
I’m even more upset that he pushed those guys on than my career.
Julius, when the other four beca my subordinates, said, “I’ll go with you because I’m lonely”. Does he really have any sense of himself as a prince?
―― No. If he had, I wouldn’t be in this ss.
Anyway, I was officially forced to take care of Marie and her happy friends.
This is the result of my rampage in the Arzel Republic in an attempt to annoy Roland.
Why do I keep making the sa mistakes over and over again?
I lay down on the bed at the inn and went back to chatting with Luxion.
“Ange and Livia are coming over here?”
[Yes. The ceremony is on the last day of spring break, but we have a lot of preparations to make.]
“When I have trouble making a decision, I can ask Ange to help .”
[For prestigious ceremonies and parties, Angelica’s vast knowledge of noble society is certainly significant.]
“That’s really helpful. I’ve only morized the bare minimum of etiquette.”
[Please take this opportunity to learn it. If you don’t, you’ll be embarrassed sooner or later.]
“Before you say anything about sha, this situation is a punishnt, right? How can the third son of a poor Baron family rise so high in just two years? The next thing I know, I’m the second son and a marquis. And on top of that, I’m supposed to take care of Marie and the others.”
[There are words that are perfect for that. Master just “reap what you sow”]
Two years have passed since I entered the academy.
A lot has happened in the anti, and my eldest brother, Lutoart, is no longer in the family.
I’m the third son, and I’ve moved up to the second son, and the eldest brother is my own brother, [Nix].
My parents’ house, Baron Bartfalt, will be succeeded by Nix, who has beco the eldest son.
And I’m an independent Marquis.
I’m an unemployed marquis with no territory and no position in the royal court.
It’s a troubleso situation where there is no real inco, but just a useless position.
―― It’s been a very intense few years.
“I was just selflessly dealing with what was in front of .”
[It’s a matter of opinion. I’m sure you’re aware of the problem at hand, but you’ve been neglecting it for whatever reason, and when it’s too late, you’ve just been using forceful thods to solve it?]
This guy really pokes only where it hurts.
“You’re really not adorable. More importantly, give my dicine.”
I decided to end the conversation and get so sleep, so I asked Luxion for so dicine.
[Sleeping dicine? You’re more tired than usual today, so I think you can sleep without dicine?]
“I’ve been having insomnia lately. I’m worried, so give it to .”
Sotis I can’t sleep even when I’m tired.
Even if I can sleep, my sleep is so shallow that I end up having trouble sleeping.
If that’s the case, just take the dicine from the beginning.
[ ―― It was because of Master shot Serge for the Rault House. You should’ve let Alberg take that spot.]
“It’s just that I’m used to killing people, and I’m better at it.”
I ca to another world and got caught up in war several tis.
In that ti, I’ve taken many lives with my own hands.
If I kill one or two more people now, it won’t change the scale of my sins.
[Isn’t this the first ti you’ve killed soone with a gun yourself? You must have felt the killing more than when you were in armor. You should have left it to Alberg instead of doing sothing unnecessary. Master made a wrong decision.]
“It’s okay, right”
[No, it’s no good. Because of that, Master has taken on the ntal burden. Master should take better care of yourself.]
“Then it’s okay. I love myself, and I can put myself before others.”
[You really do have a big mouth. And in addition, you’re so good at lying and out of control.]
To express his dismay, Luxion goes to the trouble of waving his red lens to the side to show .
It’s a common sight, but perhaps that’s why he seems to have beco more and more adept at waving the lens sideways.
“Just give the dicine”
[Denied]
“Take it out”
[No]
“This is an order. Give dicine.”
[Considering the Master’s health, I will exercise my right of veto. Why don’t you spend tonight reflecting on your mistakes?]
“If I sleep well, I’ll be plenty repentant! Just give the dicine!”
When I grabbed Luxion’s sphere body with both hands, it resisted and struggled wildly.
As he continued to run wildly around the room, the door suddenly opened.
“Leon-san ―― What are you doing?”
A pale looking Livia was standing there looking serious when she saw us.
“Livia!? W-Why are you here?”
“I thought it would be a nuisance, but I wanted to see Leon-san ―― more importantly, why are you fighting with Luc-kun?”
“Y-You’re wrong. Luxion wouldn’t listen to , so I thought I’d give him a little scolding.”
I quickly made an excuse to Livia for her sudden appearance, but apparently she had heard our conversation.
“Didn’t you just say sothing about dicine?”
At an unfortunate ti, she heard fussing about dicine.
“I’m fine. I just need sothing to help sleep better. There’s nothing for Livia to worry about. I-I swear.”
Holding Luxion tightly in both hands, I smiled at Livia while trying not to let him go.
However, my efforts were aningless.
The more excuses I make, the more worried Livia gets.
“Leon-san, you can’t sleep? That’s why you have to take dicine ――”
Livia, who was worried about , was about to cry, her eyes moist with tears.
“It’s really okay! That was just a joke, in the first place, Luxion and I are usually like this!”
It was a bit like a joke, but from a third person’s point of view, I was really screaming, “dicine, give dicine!” did it sound like that?
When I looked at Luxion, the red lens glowed slightly in a mysterious way.
“You should say sothing, too. If you say, That was a joke, it’s all over!”
I whispered to Luxion for help, but to my surprise, he betrayed , his master.
[Olivia, Master is currently in a state of ntal danger. I’ve been advising him to take a break, but he won’t listen to .]
“Why do you betray your master without hesitation!?”
[It’s a difference of opinion. I don’t think I betrayed you]
“So that’s how AIs betrays people. All you do is make excuses that suit you, are you a no-good adult!”
[Oya, self-introduction? Shouldn’t you be dealing with Olivia instead?]
I was reluctant to follow Luxion’s lead, but I turned my gaze fearfully to Livia.
A tearful Livia wiped her tears with her fingertips and tightened her expression.
“I should have realized this sooner. I’ll discuss it with Ange right away. Leon-san, I’m going to let you rest your mind and body for a while.”
Ange appears behind Livia, who shows her determination to give a proper rest.
“That won’t be necessary. I could hear you guys talking all the way down the hall. ―― Leon, you go back to your parents’ house right away and get so rest.”
“Eh? No, I am really fine ―― “
“Just rest! ―― You keep pushing yourself, you idiot”
Even Ange insisted on forcing to rest, and for so reason, she looked thoughtful.
――Eh? Am I really going back to my parents’ house?
Even though I’m going to be busy?
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Part 3
“This traitor”
When I narrowed my eyes and looked at Luxion, he intentionally turned his lens away from .
[Master needs rest]
“You knew I was going to be busy! I was going to get so things done during spring break.”
Yes ―― I was going to be busy from now on.
The stage of that third oto ga is set from an academy in the Republic of Arzel back to a school in the Kingdom of Horfalt.
Before the start of the third ga, I planned to find out about the girl who would be the main character, as well as information about the capture target.
I was also thinking of confirming the scenario with Marie and then setting up the arrangents.
And I was going to find out if there were any other reincarnated people besides us.
―― In order to avoid repeating the mistakes made in the Republic.
And yet, Luxion wants to go back to my parents’ house.
What is he thinking at this critical ti?
As I stared at Luxion, a voice called out to from the side.
The other party is the sa AI as Luxion, [Creare].
It has the sa sphere unit as Luxion, but it is white with a blue lens.
Although she can be distinguished from Luxion by her different color, her personality is very different even though she looks similar.
Despite her petty comnts and sarcasm, she has a frivolous personality, unlike the serious Luxion.
However, she is also excellent like Luxion.
[Don’t worry, Marie-chan and I will stay behind so you can rest assured.]
When I turn around to look at Creare, I can also see Marie in my field of vision.
Marie tapped her thin chest with her fist.
“Leave it to , Ani ―― Leon. Creare and I will stay behind and do a thorough search. So, please take care of my allowance!”
My sister from my previous life, [Marie Fou Lafan], wanted pocket money and ca forward to take my place.
Creare is also in a good mood.
“Aside from Marie, if Creare stays, there won’t be a problem, right?”
“You’re cruel?! You should have more faith in !”
“What do you want to trust you for? Creare, keep an eye on Marie, too.”
[Leave it to !]
When Luxion saw Creare acting in a very good mood, he seed to feel sothing strange.
[Creare, I’m not sure why you want to stay in the capital so badly. I’m sure the old you would have wanted to stay with Master?]
[Actually, I’ve been having so fun in the capital. I’ve been doing so experints, and the results will be out soon. I’ll report the results when Master and the others return, so please look forward to it.]
Creare, who used to be an AI managing a laboratory, seems to love experints of any kind.
I don’t know what she’s experinting with, but I’ll look forward to it.
“You’re free spirited too, aren’t you? Well, you’re more likable than Luxion, who betrayed .”
Luxion, who is unhappy that he is being compared to Creare and that his reputation is low, is imdiately complaining to .
[I did not betray you. I’ve only taken a strong stand against Master because I’ve decided you need to rest.]
“That’s called betrayal.”
Luxion cos up to my face and stares intimidatingly at .
I also put a gun to his head, and Creare intervened from the side.
[Why don’t you two get along? Anyway, don’t worry about things over here. I’ll take good care of Marie-chan, too.]
Showing confidence, Creare usually gets carried away easily, but she gets the job done.
“I’m counting on you. I’m counting on you more than I’m counting on Luxion.”
[Ara, I’m happy]
I complinted Creare as I glanced at Luxion.
Luxion is not convinced and says, [I don’t understand].
I decided to remind Marie as well.
“Marie, if you’re not sure about a decision, ask Creare. Don’t act on your own. Creare is more reliable than you when it cos to making decisions. Listen to Creare, okay.”
Marie is not happy that she is being told to rely more on Creare than herself. However, she seems to be reflecting on what she has done so far and seems to be obeying, albeit reluctantly.
“You don’t have to tell , I’ll be very cautious and I’ll rely on Creare.”
She looked a little stubborn, but after such a reminder, Marie would not act on her own.
I look at Creare.
“I’ll leave over here to you. If there’s anything wrong, call right away. If anything happens, I’ll rush right away.”
[You worry too much, Master. I’ll make sure all the information is gathered and all the experints are done perfectly.]
If possible, I would like you to do your best to collect information.
What exactly is she experinting with?
――Well, there is a possibility that I can’t understand it even if I hear it, so I don’t have to ask now.
“Experinting is fine, but don’t forget to gather information. Also, stay as far away from the target and the main character as possible. If there’s anything unusual, don’t get involved until after I return. If there’s anything urgent, be sure to contact ”
[I’ve heard it many tis. You should have more faith in us.]
When Creare complains about being a nag, Marie takes advantage of it.
“That’s right. Aniki should trust us more and take a break. Aniki is probably more tired than you think, you know?”
I didn’t think Marie would be worried about .
There was no sign of Ange or Livia around, only us, so before I knew it, Marie was back to calling aniki.
” ―― Well, fine. If you succeed, I’ll increase your monthly allowance.”
“Thank you!”
Creare looked at Marie with interest as she raised her hands and looked happy.
[Marie-chan really loves money, don’t you?]
“Un, I love money!”
If this were a statent from an ignorant child, I could laugh bitterly, but in Marie’s case, it’s not funny because she wants money for her living expenses.
I can’t even smile bitterly.
I felt a little pity for Marie, who realize a reverse harem with the capture targets, and was at my rcy because she wanted money for her living expenses.
As I looked at Marie with mixed feelings, Ange approached with her footsteps a little louder.
She grabbed my arm forcefully.
I felt slightly uneasy, Ange acting in a way that she usually did not.
“Leon, it’s ti to go.”
Ange, who gives Marie a complicated look, pulls along.
“I understand. I can walk on my own.”
“Just co”
Standing next to , Ange just twined her arms around mine.
Luxion floats around my right shoulder and explains the situation to .
[Master is as dense as ever, isn’t he? Ange is jealous of Master’s closeness to Marie.]
“Jealous?”
I stopped, startled by Luxion’s words, and hurried to look at Ange’s face.
There, I see Ange blushing.
She was embarrassed, and her clinging to my arm grew stronger.
“Luxion, you don’t seem to understand the woman’s heart either. If you do understand, don’t say it in front of the person. I-I’m embarrassed too.”
[Next ti, I will try to handle it carefully]
“You sound like you’re playing dumb.”
[I will be careful, but whether I can do it is another matter. In the first place, I did not maliciously share Angelica’s feelings to Master.]
“If it’s malicious, it’s even worse.”
I snickered at Luxion for not understanding the woman’s heart.
“You said it. Why don’t you learn about won’s hearts, too?”
[It’s a difficult problem for , an AI, but you’re right, Master. I regret that I was wrong this ti. I deeply apologize, Angelica]
Luxion, who was honestly apologizing, looked uncomfortable to .
Ange accepts the apology with an embarrassed, “U-Umu”, and her appearance looks lovely.
[However, I have a question. Aside from , an AI ―― it’s a big problem when a human, master can’t understand the woman’s heart any better than I can. Isn’t this an area where you can’t lose to artificial intelligence? As a man――No, as a human being, aren’t you ashad of yourself?]
He blas , daring to admit fault.
Did he even learn that little trick to bla ?
“You’ve beco a quite smooth talker, haven’t you?”
[If I stay by the Master’s side, sadly, I’ll improve, even if I don’t like it.]
Luxion, no matter what I say, he’ll talk back.
I’d like to see you acknowledge as your master and show a little respect, even only a little.
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