Three days had passed since the treason committed by Lucas Gallagher and Leonard Gallagher.
The citizens living in the capital city continued their lives, largely unaware that a rebellion had occurred.
Only those who frequented the Royal Academy, the Mage Association, the Royal Palace, and the mansions of nobles knew about it, and it was no exaggeration to say that the information was kept to a minimum.
Currently, the Royal Palace and the Mage Association were busy punishing those who had colluded with the Gallagher father and son.
“Yes. Jared’s magic power is stable. It seems there’s no need to seal it again.”
With his family and friends watching, Jared, after being examined by his master, Almeida, let out a sigh of relief with his Fiancé.
“I want to thank Leonard Gallagher. He seems to have released Jared’s magic power with great consideration for him.”
Almeida, saying this, had deeply apologized to the families of Olivier and Hannelore three days prior, when everything had ended. She regretted that her absence had led to the attack and even the kidnapping. However, no one blamed Almeida. After all, she had informed them in advance of her departure. Her family was aware, and the Barrier protecting the mansion was intact.
Indeed, if Almeida had been present, they might have been able to fight back, but no one could blame her for that. It was all Leonard’s scheme.
“It was fortunate that you used all your magic power immediately after it was released. It’s a good thing that your body wasn’t ravaged by the immense magic power since it was almost depleted once.”
“Master Almeida, um, but will Jared’s magic power have any negative effects on his body in the future?”
“Your concern is valid, but from my examination, there’s no need to worry about that either. It’s surprisingly stable, so Jared’s body will likely not be ravaged by magic power anymore. You must have grown greatly as a Magician.”
“…That’s good.”
Almeida smiled gently at Olivier, who let out a sigh of relief.
Her Fiancé, who had been protected by Jared when they first met, was now concerned for him and thinking of him thoroughly. As a Master and a surrogate mother, nothing could be more joyful.
She had once suggested that breaking off the engagement might be an option if it was for Jared’s sake, but she no longer felt that way. Jared needed Olivier, and Olivier needed Jared.
“However, when using magic, the magic power itself might make the magic unstable, but this is something you’ll just have to get used to. Keep practicing.”
Jared replied to his Master’s words. When the examination ended, not only Jared but also everyone who had been watching felt relieved.
However, the Secretary Officer Ernesta Kaif was not present. She had been saved by Pfeil and returned to the mansion, but after deeply apologizing to everyone, she informed Jared that she wished to resign as his Secretary Officer and left.
While there were voices of concern for her when she was being manipulated, there was no way anyone could blame her. However, precisely because she was the one who had been manipulated, she felt a sense of guilt, and it was thought that no amount of reassurance from others might reach her right now. Jared and the others decided to watch over Ernesta, thinking she might need time. Pfeil said, “Leave it to me,” so they agreed. Of course, they would rush to her aid if she needed it.
“Still, this was quite an ordeal. I was hunting down Rebels with my father. It’s unfair that Olivier was a damsel in distress, though!”
Everyone gave a wry smile at Lily Rüdiger, who puffed out her cheeks. They knew she wasn’t speaking entirely from the heart, but she seemed to long for the princess role.
After being taken under the protection of the Alway Ducal Family, Lily had reunited with Duke Rüdiger and had worked hard to fight and capture many Rebels. Her contributions were, needless to say, significant, but she seemed dissatisfied that she was unable to directly help, starting with hindering Jared as a Secretary Officer, and by the time she knew it, it was all over, and she hadn’t been involved at all. It seemed her father, perhaps sharing a similar sentiment, also regretted not being able to defeat the mastermind.
“You know, from our perspective, being captured was a ordeal.”
Olivier chastised Lily, lowering her eyebrows, but she was smiling wryly nonetheless. She herself was able to smile now because she had returned safely, even though she had been imprisoned. It was all thanks to Jared and his friends.
“Well, the most important thing is that everyone is safe.”
“As Luzer says. Let us be grateful that not a single one of our friends was lost.”
“Indeed.”
Luzer, Laurentz, and Pfeil all voiced their joy that everyone was safe.
“Speaking of which, Pfeil, why is Rosa still at the other mansion?”
“…I didn’t want to hear the details, so I didn’t ask, but she seems to be on guard, as the remnants of the Rebels might attack the mansion now that Duke Harald Alway is busy.”
Jared recalled. Rosa, who had defended the Ducal Family, was having tea with Conrad, his mother Therese, and the Ducal Family’s Eldest Son Tobias as if nothing had happened. Although it seemed as though there hadn’t been an attack, she had, in fact, incinerated the attackers.
Like Pfeil, Jared had heard that she would be staying at the mansion, but he was sure her true feelings were different. She seemed to have become friendly with Conrad, who harbored feelings for Rosa, and Therese, who was eager to take her as a bride. He surmised that she preferred to be by the young man’s side at the other mansion rather than here. Only Tobias looked troubled, but he too seemed to be smiling as he watched Rosa and Conrad grow closer, so there was no cause for concern.
“Let me be clear, the Rosa Roen I know is dead.”
“Hey… I understand how you feel, but…”
Everyone gave a wry smile at Pfeil, who said such a thing with a distant look in his eyes.
“Hehehe, we all did wonderfully, including myself.”
“I’ve been wondering why there’s a pervert in this mansion since a while ago.”
“Fihahaha, Olivier-tan’s condescending gaze is irresistible. And in front of her Fiancé, Lord Jared, it’s too much!”
“No, I’m grateful that you helped me, but don’t call someone’s Fiancé with ‘-tan’.”
The onlookers looked at the shivering, ecstatic perverted noble with blank eyes. The head of the Count Family, who rejoiced even under their gazes, was in a dire state. Moreover, his perverted tendencies had been ignited by Olivier, leaving Jared at a loss for words.
Just as a subtle atmosphere settled due to the pervert, Hannelore and Trane, dressed as a maid, appeared, pulling a food cart.
“Let’s have lunch. Everyone, please eat plenty.”
“It’s a light meal, but we’ve made a lot, so please enjoy.”
The two of them arranged sandwiches, scones, and fruits on the table. They too rejoiced that everyone was safe. Being non-combatants, and for Hannelore, who had her daughter taken away, and Trane, who was a Childhood Friend and admired Olivier like an older sister, the time from her kidnapping until her return must have been unimaginable.
As he thought about this, Olivier’s eyes met his. She smiled gently, blushed, and approached him, sitting down next to him. His clothes could feel her warm body temperature, and he felt at ease.
“Thank you for protecting me.”
“I was also saved by you, Olivier-sama.”
Seeing the ordinary daily life unfolding before him, Jared finally felt relieved that the battle was over.
