Academy's Second Seat [part 2 Complete]

Chapter 269: Saint Haruna 2 (2)

Rie led us toward the Ophillius mansion.

As we arrived near the Ophillius mansion,

"Rudy."

Noticing Ian was somewhat far away, Rie called out to me.

"Hm?"

"Is it really okay to bring Ian along?"

"Why wouldn't it be?"

Rie narrowed her eyes and looked at me.

"You know the competition for the head of the family is ongoing. You could be letting Ian snatch away the merits you could earn here."

"Ah, if it's about that, I don't mind."

At my response, Rie tilted her head in confusion.

"What do you mean by that?"

"Exactly as I said. Anyway, let's go inside."

While we were talking, we had arrived at the Ophillius mansion.

A few soldiers were in front, and it was noisy inside as if an investigation was underway.

Rie ignored such people and walked into the mansion.

Though it was a bit audacious, I naturally followed her in.

Thud!

"Who are you? You cannot pass here without permission."

Then, a soldier thrust a spear in front of Rie.

Rie glared sharply at the soldier's action.

"Ah...!"

The soldier widened his eyes upon seeing Rie's face.

"My apologies! Princess... Please, go ahead. I'm very sorry!!"

Despite not saying much, the soldiers bowed their heads repeatedly at Rie.

The bowing soldier then looked back at us following Rie.

"May I ask... who are the people behind...?"

"Among them are Rudy Astria, the second son of the Astria family, and the commanders and deputy commanders of the Royal army. I've permitted their entrance, so it should be fine."

"Understood."

Following Rie's words, the soldier bowed his head.

"Let's go in."

"Can we really just walk in like this?"

I asked, feeling uneasy.

Though it wasn't a lie, was this approach really okay?

"I'm the main person in charge of this case, what problem could there be?"

"You're the main person in charge?"

"Even though I may look approachable, I'm the first princess. The princess who will soon become the emperor. I can certainly handle an incident of this scale."

She had a point.

Despite being a princess, Rie wasn't just a flower in a greenhouse.

She had experienced many incidents, had ample experience, and the capability to resolve them.

I wasn't sure about her current progress in magic training, but she was definitely competent to handle such an incident without issue.

"Sorry I underestimated you. You really are something."

"Hmm!"

Rie was pleased with my compliment and smiled.

Thus, we entered the mansion.