Her Royal Highness Seems to be Angry

"Did you hold onto the phyllia leggis family?

In the king's office, Oswald was speaking to Sirius, who had returned.

"Yes, we've already restrained everyone, including Fried"

"Right... ok, keep watching"

Oswald nodded one at Sirius' report, continuing his words as they were.

"Is Drossel coming back?

The captivity of the House of the Duke of Filialeggis is also important, but at the same time the trend of Drossel was a matter of concern.

I'm only a little worried about that, because I'm letting Edelhardt have the parent document addressed to Drossel, who's on his way to the territory, but given Drossel's character and behavioral principles, he may not be coming back.

"With the National Army, they are currently proceeding to the flatlands near Wangdu."

"Well... I guess we'll make it to trial."

"Yes, I was wondering if I would be in the King's Capital this evening..."

That's it, Sirius shut up. Thinking about it, I lay my eyes down for a while and stared at the floor of the carpet, but eventually I asked Oswald back in my gaze.

"... Your Majesty, what are you going to do about Miss Drossel's treatment?

It only weakens the loudness of his voice a little and turns the question to Oswald in such a way that Sirius is afraid.

After all the judgments have been handed down, it is not difficult to imagine what paths are available to the Filia Legis family. But if you're saying that you won't let an irregular named Drossel on that path, what the hell will the king do with that daughter, Sirius couldn't find the answer to that?

"Drossel is not subject to this punishment. Because Drossel has a lot of handle on this prosecution. So this trial, he's not guilty."

"Really...... But after it's all over, what are you going to do with that one? You're not gonna let me inherit the title as it is, are you?

To the king's words, Sirius moves Pickle and Frown. It doesn't change that Drossel is a family of sinners, whether it's because he's a meritorious person or an important person. It's too good a bug to be held responsible for anything just by her. That was Sirius's idea.

"You wouldn't even be able to throw him straight into Ichii. Let the title inherit or protect it royally…"

Oswald put his elbows together about the desk and put those hands on his mouth with wrinkles between his eyebrows. Sirius opens his eyes to the twinkle.

"Your Majesty, that won't happen. I am part of the Duke's house with Master Drossel. Not to mention that Master Drossel has already broken his engagement to the First Prince and his relationship with the royal family has expired. Protect it in the name of the royal family, etc., and you get unwanted reckoning. Wouldn't that be a problem for us to keep our magic research secret?"

In the first place, there is no right for women to inherit the title in the Kingdom of Platinum, and there is no such precedent. If we were to pass Oswald's opinion, we would have to put in place a new law for one.

That could be a temporary gain, but in the long run it's too big a bet. Above all, I don't think the conservative nobles are silent. Because the identity of Drossel's power and the research projects she handles are state secrets and most nobles don't know.

"I understand Your Majesty's thoughts, but above all, that does not show to the other nobles. There are not many aristocrats who know how Lord Drossel behaves in this time of disturbance. She should be held responsible for something more than giving the Duke a name."

"Whatever you say is best. But even if nobles do not know, the people know what Drossel does. Punishing a hero to them is an act of buying people's mistrust."

Oswald also returns words without bending his theories against Sirius, who speaks out strongly with a harsh look. At that time, suddenly the office door was knocked. When Oswald gave permission to enter, the door opened and Lionel came in.

"Excuse me, Father, Master Sirius.... I think I broke my hip somewhat of a story... was it okay for me to come in?

Lionel, who came into the room, noticed Sirius and Oswald wrinkling between the eyebrows together and asked as if it was a little difficult.

"... no, never mind. It's okay, sir."

"Really? What were they talking about?

"It is about the treatment of Lord Drossel, Your Highness."

Since Oswald has been silent, Sirius explained the story to Lionel until then instead. As he listened, Lionel looked up and said.

"Father, I agree with Father's idea not to punish Miss Drossel either... but I think we should think a little more carefully about the treatment of Miss Drossel as we cross paths. Even though it is unprecedented for a woman to succeed to the title, now that her alliance with the Ealis Empire is becoming a certainty, it is not a good idea to express her presence in vain"

"Hmmm......"

"In recent years, in the Ealis Empire, the governors of each region have begun to gain strength, and the emperor's power is weakening. Stimulating ealis in such a volatile situation can also create distortions in alliance relations. Miss Drossel is certainly important to our country, but I was wondering if it would be better to keep the information secret now..."

Oswald roars at Lionel's words. Lionel, who was actually going to study in the Ealis Empire, is ascertaining with his own eyes the situation within the Empire. That is why Oswald did not disagree with that opinion.

"Above all, the Ealis Empire is a strictly magical regulator. We see magic as a dangerous force in that country, and only special forces directly under the Emperor are allowed to use magic. If the Empire now finds out about Miss Drossel or about witchcraft, it's no surprise that they think our empire is hostile to the Empire."

"... right. At this time, we must refrain from imitating the Empire of Ealis..."

Oswald also knows from diplomatic exchanges and investigative reports that the national circumstances of the Ealis Empire have not been very stable in recent years, as well as his awareness of the magic of that country.

"... Lionel's opinion is good too. I won't hold Drossel guilty for this, but I'll think a little more about her future treatment."

That concludes, Huh. Oswald turns his gaze to Lionel, as he recalls. I reminded him that this son would never visit the office for nothing.

"Speaking of which, Lionel, haven't you had any reports from your servants?

"Yes, I got a rush call from the wellness outhouse."

"... that it's a wellness outhouse? So, what's the report?

When Oswald asks, Lionel nods one and mumbles the words. To the words spilled out of his mouth, Oswald was unconsciously standing up from his chair remembering the heartbeat.

"Father, please calm down. It's not bad news. He said that his brother had regained himself."

It only took a little time to understand the meaning of Lionel's words. Eventually, when he found out what the report meant, Oswald sat down in his chair making noises with Bosn with a long, long sigh. Sirius also exhales the breath he had stopped before he realized it.

"Right...... Okay, thank you for reporting."

So crushing Oswald's voice was surprisingly calm. Even if I didn't put it in my mouth, I guess I was showing my kid who I was.

"But... how did His Highness Rochford suddenly recover? Until now, no treatment has worked..."

Even as he was horrified by how Oswald looked, Sirius leaked his own doubts out of his mouth.

Many doctors have tried to diagnose and magically treat Rochford since he went to his wellness outpatient home, but he couldn't find any cure for his symptoms. Sirius was concerned about how it had suddenly led to recovery.

"We don't know about that yet. But..."

"... but?

"I don't know if it had anything to do with it, but it seems Miss Christa was frequently in and out of the wellness outhouse"

"... Krista... you say?

Both Oswald and Sirius opened their eyes to the name of an unexpected person. According to the information brought by the school, Krista does excel in the magic of light attributes, but she should still not be able to use full therapeutic magic.

"In the first place, Rochford should be absolutely at rest. I thought you were restricting access to the outhouse.

"Apparently the servants were unable to remain unattended for identity reasons and secretly acquiesced in their entry and exit"

"I see... what did Krista leave the palace for?

"I asked the Deacon about the situation, and he seemed to visit the outhouse from time to time to show his brother how he was doing. I think a new report will come up soon, but also other information that Miss Christa had taken many trips to the Glades to trade drugs..."

"Trade in drugs in the Glades... is that what this has to do with Rochford's recovery?

"We don't know for sure yet. We'll continue our investigation."

"Uhm, do that for me"

Oswald nods deeply as he rebels in his brain the information brought to him by Lionel.

"The report will be more than that"

"Um, thank you for reporting. It's only two months till Elise's exchange student arrives, and your lord will be busy getting ready, and you can back off now."

"Yes, then I'm with this"

When Oswald urged him to do so, Lionel left in a courtesy. Only the king and the prime minister are left in the office, and they are both swept to thought with a harsh look.

"Christa, are you... Is she involved in anything?

"Wait for the report to go up for a moment, but don't ask the person at the moment for more information."

With that said, Oswald kept his back deep and turned his gaze to the ceiling to contemplate.

"But... when Rochford recovers, maybe the returnees of that division can get back to sanity too"

So I cut the word once, and Oswald could put one hand on his jaw.

"Right. If we can pull the story out, we might also get a clue that leads to the disappearance of the division"

As Oswald agreed, Sirius nodded so only by squeezing his expression.

I had three days left until the opening of the Orthodox Court.