The Sub-Heroine’s Butler Is a Vicious Bastard

31. admission (1)

“You really left… ”

The room of the Grand Duke of the North, which looks desolate today.

The Grand Duke of the North tapped the desk anxiously.

“So, when did you say you were coming home again?”

The Grand Duke of the North said that and looked to his side.

There, the head of the mansion, Waltz Sebas, was standing there with an expressionless face as usual.

“… Grand Duke, not even an hour has passed since the carriage left.”

“It’s been an hour since my daughter left the house. Isn’t it natural to be worried as a father?”

“… … … ”

Sebas brewed tea with skillful movements without a word.

Warm black tea placed in front of the Grand Duke of the North.

As he tasted what lay before him, the Grand Duke calmed down.

“The princess’s affairs are now out of our hands. Rather than that, how about worrying about the growing army of monsters?”

“Whoa… Even if you don’t talk.”

The Grand Duke of the North leaned back on the sofa and placed a hand on his forehead.

He was commanded to be the best in the world as a commoner, and he was given the title of Grand Duke of the North.

The vast territory given with the title, what was obtained in return…

It was a huge responsibility to protect the people of the territory from monsters and to carry out correct politics.

However, these days, the condition of the monsters has not been unusual.

News of the invasion is heard every day from the front line that runs from the north to the east.

“Has the reply sent to the east arrived?”

“Yes. As in this place, the demons are said to be on the offensive.”

“… Hmmm, what the hell is the reason for this?”

The Grand Duke of the North tapped his temple while saying so.

‘The movement of the monster, which was always constant, has changed.’

What that meant, he had no idea.

“Huh… I just want to get rid of everything and see Arlott… ”

“Don’t worry too much. The best butler in the family accompanied me.”

“… Are you talking about Schmitz?”

Sebas nodded quietly.

“It wasn’t a formal match, but he was a kid who had the upper hand against me. I have enough knowledge as a butler.”

“Hmm… indeed.”

The Grand Duke of the North stroked Sebas’ beard at his words.

Certainly Schmitz would be able to trust and entrust Arlott.

It was because he was single-handedly looking for a secret plan to save his daughter.

… But that was it and this was this.

“That’s true, but I fear what feelings she may have for my daughter.”

“… What do you mean?”

Sebas’ eyebrows twitched slightly.

He was a person whose expression did not change no matter what.

The Grand Duke of the North continued to speak, noting the change.

“Isn’t our daughter a little pretty? It wouldn’t be strange that Schmitz, who was in his prime, had a sinister mind.”

The Grand Duke of the North recalled the appearance of Arlot.

Pure white hair resembling northern snow, and bright red eyes that contrasted with it.

The contrast met her pale skin and highlighted her precarious yet beauty.

It was the archduke who believed so much that he would one day capture Schmitz, who looked like a wooden stone.

“… On the contrary, I am worried about the feelings the princess has for Schmidt.”

“Wh-what… ?”

At Sebas’ words, the Grand Duke of the North’s eyes widened.

Was the story about Schmitz a bad thing for him?

However, despite the reaction of the Grand Duke of the North, Sebas’ attitude did not change.

Even so, Sebas’ trust in Schmitz was deeper than he could have imagined.

Although he didn’t show it to him, Sebas really cared for the Schmitz he raised.

That was how the battle of pride broke out between the two middle-aged people.

“It is a fact known to everyone in this mansion that the young lady pays a lot of attention to Schmitz.”

“Chi, isn’t it your interest as a close friend! Because he is Arlot’s only friend… !”

“I do not know… It is doubtful that the young lady would consider her as a mere friend. Schmitz, my lifesaver and childhood friend.”

“… … ”

The Grand Duke of the North had no choice but to become a mute who ate honey.

I was angry, but what Sebas said was true.

However, the Grand Duke of the North tried to deny him and opened his mouth convulsively.

“It will never happen!”

“… How can you be so sure?”

“Anyway, it’s nonsense, you know that!”

The Grand Duke of the North stretched out his index finger at Sebas with a huff.

Before long, the Grand Duke of the North shouted in an excited voice.

“If he goes after Arlott first, there’s no way my daughter would reach out first.”

“I agree. Schmitz won’t reach out to the lady first.”

* * *

Why did it become like this?

“… My lady, there are many empty seats in the carriage.”

“Yeah, I know.”

“… … ”

Inside the rattling wagon.

Only me and Arlott were sitting in the wide carriage that seemed like a lot of money.

Because the driver couldn’t see the wagon.

… In that situation, Arlott continued to stick to the seat next to me.

in a state of excessive closeness.

“I wonder if I was worried even though I was looking forward to it.”

“Are you talking about the academy life?”

“Yeah… I couldn’t really make friends at social clubs.”

A shadow fell over Arlott’s face.

I couldn’t make friends because I got caught up in a strange thing at a social church.

Since the first meeting with peers was not good, it is natural to worry about the future.

“Don’t worry. I’ll do my best to assist you.”

“Yes…”

“If you’re a lady, you’ll do just fine. I guarantee it.”

Arlott in the original novel had no friends thanks to his sensitive personality due to illness.

Through the connection with the main character, gradually open your mind,

I remember making many friends.

Now that I am weaker than then, it will be much easier for me to make friends.

Even so…

“No one is looking at us right now. Is not it?”

“… you’re right.”

“Nobody cares what I do with Schmitz. Is not it?”

“… … you’re right.”

Arlott sits next to me and keeps leaning toward me.

I evaded her and moved toward the door of the wagon, but…

The retreat was just gone.

“Schmitz, I can do one favor… ?”

I glanced at her face, her eyes shining brightly.

What are you trying to do?

I was anxious, but I had to listen to the story first.

“What are you talking about… ?”

“That, so… ”

Arlott, who was hesitant, finally opened his mouth.

“It’s a lap pillow. I want to lean a little on Schmitz… ”

“… … ?”

Arlott blushes only when I look at him with strange eyes.

She raised her eyes wide and waved her hands.

“Ah, ah, no, that… Oh, that’s it. Motion sickness, motion sickness.”

“… Motion sickness, do you mean?”

A small window in the carriage door.

The scenery outside was still the domain of the Grand Duke of the North.

It’s been less than an hour since I’ve been on the carriage yet, so I’m getting motion sickness…

Arlott averted my gaze as I looked at him suspiciously.

“You’ve never ridden in a wagon this long before… If you lean on Schmitz, you will get motion sickness and anxiety, and you will go away… ”

It was Arlot, who put his hand on my lap and looked up with a desperate gaze.

If possible, I refrained from contact with Arlot more than was necessary, but…

“… I can’t help it.”

Without saying a word, I gently brushed my lap, took a handkerchief from my bosom, and placed it on my lap.

Arlott watched the whole process, then carefully put his head on my lap.

“… Whoops.”

It was Arlott who smiled bashfully at what was so good.

It wasn’t that I couldn’t understand her behavior, acting childishly and asking for a lap pillow, unlike usual.

You must be anxious, and the only person you can rely on is me.

After Arlott lay down, the inside of the carriage was enveloped in silence for a long time.

“…thank you.”

“What are you talking about?”

“You were overdoing it in Dalian because of me.”

“…”

I quietly looked at her face.

She has been putting on a calm expression with her eyes closed as if enjoying her lap pillow.

“Because I came down from the intermediate class on purpose for my sake. I was grateful for that, and I was sorry again.”

“There’s no point in coming to the academy if it’s not with you.”

“You say that kind of line casually, Schmitz.”

She turned to her side and looked away from me.

Her white hair tickled her thighs.

“…But I must apologize. You have done a great disrespect to her.”

“Are you talking about Koyono?”

“Yes. A child with jet-black hair who looked somewhat dangerous.”

He is also a kind Arlot.

I think it’s good to see such a grown-up side of myself even when I’m acting childish.

“Okay. I’ll apologize properly.”

“Yeah, I’ll go with you. I’m sure we can become good friends. For some reason, I have a feeling…”

Suu-

Hearing the sound of regular breathing, I checked Arlott’s face and saw that he had fallen asleep at some point.

Looking at his calm face, I felt as if my motion sickness had gone, and I felt relieved.

So naturally, I decided to think about development at the academy.

There were two key elements in the original Academy.

‘Likeness’ and ‘growth’ are two of them.

Players can build affinity through contact with the heroines.

This favorability was not just for the purpose of a love event.

When a certain level of affinity is exceeded, an event occurs and so-called ‘awakening’ occurs.

This is to show the appearance of the heroine changed by the main character,

Among them, there are cases where the armed forces change, and there are cases where special skills are created.

Since the changes caused by this awakening are so significant,

Managing the favorability of the heroines was also an important factor.

My goal is, of course, to film the main character and Arlott’s affinity to the fullest.

If there are any obstacles that stand in the way of that pure love route, I will try to overcome anything.

Resolving that, I quietly gazed at the scenery outside the window.

By the time they arrived at the academy after a few hours, Arlott was just in a deep sleep.

* * *

‘Is this the first year’s lower class?’

Arlot and I got off the carriage and arrived at the classroom after the entrance ceremony.

After lunch, I was told to gather in the classroom by 1:00, so there was still about 20 minutes left.

“Schmitz, you look more nervous than me?”

“… I’m new to everything too. The academy and meeting kids my age.”

To be precise, it was the first academy that was realized in reality.

I thought I forgot everything because it had been 10 years since I was possessed, but when I looked around the school myself, new memories came to my mind.

Should I say it feels like visiting a place of memories?

“Whoops, can I open the door?”

“ah… All right.”

Arlot burst into laughter at my hesitation and opened the door to the classroom.

There was still no one in the classroom, probably because there was quite a bit of free time until class started.

… No, there was one person I knew very well.

“… … ”

A man with a far-sighted appearance looking at us with an expressionless face.

The protagonist of the game ＜Party to Savior＞… Because Evan was sitting there.