Volume 3, Extra 02: The Earl's Concern

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[Ronnies Perspective]

I never want to see my teacher at the Royal Magic Academy, whenever he summoned me when I was in school.

But now, I can confidently say that it was just annoying and wasnt that much of a big deal. Because I now know that its terrible for my heart whenever Master calls for me. The Head Magician scolded me, Did you do something again?! but it wasnt like I did anything wrong. Ojou-sama is the guilty one But I didnt say that.

Master had called me to his study. The study really suits Master, since hes really strict. I waited nervously for Master to speak.

Hows her situation lately?

He was definitely referring to Ojou-sama. He usually calls her by her name, so why isnt he doing it now? But well, Ill take this as him hiding his embarrassment.

Ojou-sama is currently under house arrest.

Even if shes under house arrest, she doesnt typically go out anyway. So, being on house arrest for a month only meant that the times when she could go on rides would decrease by two or three times, and that was all. Its unfortunate, but it doesnt seem like shes suffocating in the mansion. Ojou-sama is busy even though shes on house arrest.

There have been no specific changes, but shes been secluding herself in the library lately. She might have already told you about this Master, but she has been thinking about insurance systems and the school. Shes also doing a lot of things, so shes been busy.

Yup, hes acting like he knows all this already. Just like that.

Master was the one who ordered her house arrest, so he should be able to guess how she would spend her days. Ojou-sama wont do something if shes told she cant. If shes not told that she cant do something, then shell probably make excuses to do it.

Huh? Then whats he asking me?

Shes not bored, right?

Probably.

Master, youre sighing out your worries.

He doesnt show it in his expression, or gestures, but he clearly looks relieved. I think Ojou-sama is really spoiled, but well, of course, I cant say that. Master, you dont have to worry! Ojou-sama knows that you ordered her under house arrest because youre worried about her~!

Well, I cant say that either. I dont know what kind of cold eyes he would look at me with if I said it.

Anyway, if Masters concern is gone, I wonder if I can leave now. Will he let me go already? But contrary to my expectations, Master didnt say those words.

Its not good for her to seclude herself too much either, is it?

Ojou-sama still goes to the greenhouse and laboratory, even if she secludes herself in the library, so its not like shes spending her days without any sun. Her health is fine, Master―――. How easy would it be if I could say those words? To convince Master, I would probably have to present the reasons with data, but unfortunately, I havent put them together.

But even though Master didnt say anything strange, I couldnt help but think that being a parent is hard because they worry about their children. But Ill pretend that I hadnt briefly heard my parents voices, Do you understand?

That aside, theres a limit to how long I can stand here quietly. The pressure coming from Master is also extreme, and I want to leave soon. Even so, I dont have anything to suggest. This is so awkward.

Ronnie.

Yes! Im not thinking about anything!

Whatre you saying?

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