The Harem Is an Unforgivable Master

73 – Now a real picnic? (3)

As soon as Count So lost consciousness, the place of the social gathering quickly returned to normal.

The Great Witch hugged Count So and said “I want to go back!” And then she teleported.

When the person who had been the center of the club disappeared in an instant, the female cat and the b*tch put the spoon they had held out to him into their mouths with sad expressions on their faces.

Then, after looking at each other for a while, as if a deep sense of camaraderie developed, they switched dishes and started eating.

‘It may have been before the search.’

It may be an advanced psychological warfare to confirm each other’s capabilities. As I thought about it, I turned around.

How are you? It has nothing to do with me.

I can barely breathe without the Archwitch. Since the prince was still there, I couldn’t relax completely, but it was enough.

Feeling relieved, she asked the maid for wine and snacks. She was always a maid by Count So’s side, and for some reason, she still remains.

‘There must be a reason.’

Without saying a word, she slightly bowed her head and quickly brought wine and snacks. Then she walked over to the giant scorpion and stroked her head.

‘Is that cute?’

I couldn’t tell because he was so expressionless, but judging from the fact that he petted him whenever he had a chance, he seemed to like it quite a bit.

Even the Archwitch said that the creature was cute and would take it to the academy.

‘What’s not a dragon?’

Among the many rumors related to the Great Witch of the Cold, there was also that she used her limbs to control dragons and kept them as pets.

It was so absurd that it was dismissed as mere nonsense. However, she thought that any great witch she had ever seen would be able to do that.

So scorpion is better. Much more than dragons.

As I slowly drank, I turned my gaze to the large man who was talking calmly with the prince and professor Luctae.

‘Hakel Rudry Guild Leader.’

He has a closer relationship with the Marhassen family, dukes who block outcries, than Garatroso, who protects the inside of the empire.

Even so, among the high-ranking nobles, there is no incompetent person who does not know his name.

He is the guild leader of the Kingdom of Taraha, which encompasses the great southern desert. Isn’t it even the place where the first princess of the empire resides?

Of course, he is imprinted in the minds of nobles as someone with political connections.

Looking at him talking with the prince with a serious expression, he raised a corner of his mouth and smiled.

‘I was depressed until just now.’

“Please do a miracle for me!”

As soon as Hakel’s guild leader confirmed his cow count, he knelt down on both knees and bowed his head.

What kind of a miracle could that man of great authority, who said everything he had to say even in front of the royal family, act like that?

I can still vividly remember the look on Count So’s face when he heard that he couldn’t use mana for the time being.

I wondered if I would be able to make that kind of expression if I lost my country. When I recalled the exquisitely harmonious expression of despair and sorrow, I almost burst into laughter without realizing it.

“Lady Serien, will you be okay for a moment?”

I quickly erased my laughter at the sound of the prince calling and stood up. How could I act sluggishly at His Highness’s call?

As he was about to kneel, His Highness quickly stopped him and spoke out.

“Did the Karatroso family know about the ghost of the academy?”

A ghost? The thought of that man sent goose bumps up his spine again.

He couldn’t have known such a person. Aside from his personality, he blew away a bunch of accidents in the desert with a single punch, as far as his skills were certain.

This is unprecedented. If there were rumors that such a person was at the academy, he would have been tipped off by the family.

Whether for appeasement or disposal.

Upon hearing my answer, the prince, Hakel’s guild leader, and Professor Luktae sighed at the same time.

‘But why is Professor Luctae here?’

Was that timid man enough to have a conversation with the prince of the empire and the guild leader in the desert?

I would have been surprised enough to see them not running away under the pressure of their authority and prestige. Are you having a conversation like this?

As I was contemplating whether I should change my evaluation of him, the prince continued.

“This is a big deal. It’s because we can’t confirm the identity of someone with that level of skill…”

“Poachera was also worthwhile. He will inform the guilds of each branch so that they are sufficiently vigilant.”

I wondered what the hell he was talking about.

He felt a bit sad when he thought that he hadn’t been able to participate in such an event from the beginning. Even Professor Luctae, who is only an academy professor, participated.

‘Ah.’

Then, suddenly, when I looked back at what kind of steps my family had taken, the sadness went down to the surface again.

‘Just talking to him makes me feel good.’

I had no right to be sad.

The prince said while crossing his arms and tapping his forearm with his fingers.

“The mere discovery that such people are roaming the system will cause great confusion. And those who are holding their breath under the water will move.”

“Since it happened inside the dungeon, most of the aftermath wouldn’t have leaked out…”

Hakel’s guild leader made a sound of pain with a frightened expression between his eyebrows.

“To be honest, I can’t give you a definitive answer. Because it is so strong, those who are quick to notice may have already moved.”

“That, that, and… The sword the man was holding…”

Then Professor Luktae took his words. He’s also a professor of Artifacts, so it seems that he caught his eye from that point.

“That, such a black! I’ve never heard of it in my entire life. La Crucio! It doesn’t appear in any old books!”

Even if you speak like you’re excited.

“Maybe… even…”

Then, as expected from Professor Luktae, he blurted out his words. So, that attitude is the problem.

“Even though it was a surprise attack, didn’t it break through the archwitch’s guard and inflict that much damage to Luatir? We need to come up with a countermeasure as soon as possible.”

The prince’s words were extremely reasonable.

‘What if those two carry out guerrilla terrorism?’

Do we really need to think about the aftermath? Didn’t I already realize that power myself? No matter how strong the royal mages and knights are, they have no ability to stop them if they cause terror while hiding.

In an instant, the system will be engulfed in fear, and other kingdoms who question the glory of the empire may draw their swords.

Especially since small countries that have not yet been incorporated into the Empire are only looking for opportunities in the south.

‘It’s not just the system that is in danger.’

It only appeared here this time, and there is no guarantee where it will appear on the continent next time. That’s probably why Hakel’s guild leader is also thinking about it.

“For now, this body will also contact other kingdoms. Make sure not to do anything that could cause chaos on the continent, even by mistake.”

“Yes!”

Everyone bowed their heads in unison at the prince’s words not to make fun of them. I tried my best to ignore the fact that the prince’s gaze stayed on me for a long time.

‘Especially for my brother…’

When I thought of a blood relative with an excessively strong desire for power, I felt depressed without realizing it.

Even so, since His Majesty’s status was shaken four years ago, power has been excessively concentrated in the 4th Duke’s family.

So, even within the ducal family, the opinion that the power should be returned to His Majesty was dominant.

‘Even if only my brother agreed.’

The brother who became the head of the family rejected the proposals of other dukes to return power to the owner. Wouldn’t it be obvious what he was thinking?

‘A challenge to the imperial family.’

There’s no way other ducal families don’t know that. Due to the rampage of a foolish man, the Karatroso family is now in a delicate position in the political world.

The three dukes are also in a situation where they are weeping and eating mustard while holding the power that should be returned to His Majesty on purpose in order to keep our family in check.

Then what will happen? Your Majesty will begin to question the loyalty of all members of the ducal family.

“Please… Older brother!”

“You are noisy, Serien! I have thoughts too!”

They didn’t listen to the vassals, so I tried to stop them, but the seeds didn’t work either.

Of course, it’s not entirely his fault. His brother originally had a strong desire for power, but he was more caring and brilliant than anyone else.

However, after the war ended three years ago, my brother’s personality began to change little by little. No one knew what kind of change of heart he had.

It was for this reason that I treated the prince politely. The expression that the Garatroso family will forever be with the glory of the empire, and that they have no intention of ever going against it.

You may think that you can stick a dagger with a smile on your face, but it is better to do it twice than not to do it.

‘Please, I hope nothing happens…’

All I can do is do my best and expect Raen to take good care of our family.

—–

As soon as I returned to the nest of love in the academy by teleport, I carefully laid Tyr on the bed.

Then, I pulled the ball all the way, wondering if it would happen.

“Greater…”

Tyr, who completely left for the land of dreams, did not react at all.

There was a price for freeing La Crucio, but it was thanks to putting a lot of my mana into the last food I ate.

Tyr can’t use mana right now, so it’s as if he has almost no magic resistance.

“Heehee~ Tireueu!”

I laughed mischievously and pulled up my leg and put my knee on the bed sheet. Then, as if crawling on all fours, she slowly approached him.

From now on! It’s the start of a long-awaited fun!