Chapter 141 - The Fox's Plot

TL:SummerPeanut

Thanks for the peanuts n supports patrons and Jared Parrish.

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“I sincerely apologize.”

Surprisingly, Doaho apologized to us easily. He was basically almost like he was on his knees. Well, it seems that he is quite scared of the Duke of Syrians, and more than anything else, he must have given up because I defeated Origo and his men so one-sidedly.

I can't say that I won't forgive him after being apologized to by the prince of a country. But forgive and not forgive are not words I should say. I looked towards Clarice and Ellie, and Clarice nodded while Ellie stepped back behind Clarice.

I am sure that Ellie wanted to say that she will leave everything to Clarice. Well, I was sure Clarice would forgive him...

“This matter will not be forgiven so easily, and you must be prepared for this, a prince of one country doing such a thing in another. I will ask for adequate reparations, and I intend to keep my words."

Eh...? Clarice? Since when did you start sounding so dignified? I looked towards Clarice in surprise, but Clarice was surprised too. Then Clarice looked at Duke Regan who was standing next to Clarice.

Apparently, the words she just said were those of Duke Regan. I wonder how much compensation is adequate for this... It was later discovered that she was making outrageous demands.

Huh... I'm tired today. After the battle with Origo and the others, I immediately returned to the maid cafe to serve customers, and at lunchtime, Duke Regan and Duke Syrians summoned me to the headmaster's office to have a meal together, and then I returned to serve customers again...

When I dined with Duke Regan and Duke Syrians, I ate very expensive food, but I was too nervous to taste anything. I wasn't nervous when I visited the Duke of Regan's mansion. ...it still seems impossible for me to dine with two dukes by myself.

And now it's finally 3pm and the maid cafe has closed, but I've been summoned to the headmaster's office again alone. ...... After knocking on the door and saying my name, I was told to go in, so I went in and found that there were other guests ahead of me. What a surprise, it's Sofia and Alice.

“Excuse me. Is there anything I can be of assistance?”

I asked Duke Regan, and she said.

“First of all, I would like to thank you for your hard work today. Thanks to your action, I’m sure the Duchy of Regan will have a moment of stability. And as a reward, I will give you something you desire."

Moment of stability? Not the Confederation of Lister, but the Duchy of Regan? Does this mean that she achieved a cooperative relationship with the Duke of Syrians?

“Then I’ll withhold my reservations… I want equipment the most. I would like to have Misha's or Dominic's equipment as my top priority.”

Then Duke Regan laughed and said.

“I said I would give it to you, remember? Are you sure you want Misha and Dominic's equipment?”

Hmm? Could it be the pattern that I won't get anything?

“Yes. I'd prefer to have their equipment if possible, but if not, I would like the equipment to be for myself...”

“That’s not the case. It's just that you are always too selfless. ...Misha's equipment can be found quickly. Dominic's equipment will have to wait a bit. I'll find something for him..."

That’s great...I asked one question that was on my mind.

“Can I ask you a question here? What happened to Origo? Did Lillian treat her?"

Then Duke Regan said.

“Origo's body is completely healed now. But his heart is completely broken. He won't be able to return as an adventurer for a while. ...Oh, by the way, I confiscated Origo's sword so would you like that instead? I think it's quite a piece, don't you think so too?"

Alright! I've got the conversation going to a good direction. I'll let Dominic use the Sonic Boom for now.

“Thank you very much. We will freely use it.”

As I said this, Duke Regan tightened her expression before opening her mouth.

“Now, for your information, I would like to get Mars's opinion on one thing, but first of all, you know these two, don't you Mars?”

Duke Regan said as he looked at Sofia and Alice, both of whom seemed quite nervous.

“Yes, I'm told they are both Dominic's childhood friends.”

“What do you think about welcoming these girls to the Lister Imperial School?”

Huh? Why are you asking me that?

“I think it would be a good thing…and Dominic would be happy to have his childhood friends here...”

I'm not quite sure what the question is about.

“So, which class do you think it would be best to put the girls in? By the way, consider Sofia as a first year student too."

“I don't know anything other than that she's Dominic's childhood friend so…”

I refrained from answering because if I answered badly, I might dig a grave. By the way, I think Alice should go to S class and Sofia is either A or an S class.

“I understand. One last thing. After the graduation ceremony in November, you first-year S class students should go on holiday until the end of January next year.

If you are returning home, you must hire an escort. Be especially careful with yourself, Clarice, Ellie, and Dominic, as you are students from foreign countries. Also, let me know when Clarice is going home.

Definitely make sure she comes back in January in good health. You have already become an indispensable part of the Lister Imperial School...the Lister Confederacy. That's all I have to say. Thank you."

When Duke Regan said this, she turned away from me and looked at the two of them. Does this mean I've already finished my business and should get out of here?

“Yes. Now, if you'll excuse me...”

No doubt, Duke Regan has appraised Sofia and Alice...and she seems to have noticed Alice's special ability. And Sofia seems to have some interesting special abilities too...

“I'm home!”

When I went back to the S-class classroom, Ike and the senior glasses were there too, for some reason. Well, maybe it was a hassle to go back to the fourth year class after the maid cafe.

“Welcome back. What did Duke Regan say?”

Clarice asked me with a worried look on her face.

“She said she's going to give me a reward. Well, I was hoping to get some equipment. I think I'll get the Sonic Boom that Origo had. If I get it, I want Dominic to equip it.”

Clarice was relieved at my words. Dominic was doing gut-pose happily. Karen then said to everyone.

“See, I told you. You're all worrying too much. What Mars did is absolutely not wrong. He didn't do anything wrong, so why worry?”

“I'm sorry. I seem to have a habit of thinking in the wrong direction...and after all, no matter how much he defended me and Ellie, the other party is a prince of a country......."

Misha heard Karen and Clarice's words.

“But it’s fortunate that nothing happened. Even though Karen say like that, I know she’s secretly worried. I'm really glad..."

Misha's voice, which had been trying to sound cheerful, became more and more tearful, and by the end it was almost inaudible. I knew they were all worried about me, even though they didn't show it on their faces. Ellie came to her usual fixed...position, i.e. entangled in my left arm, without saying a word.

“I'm sorry for making you all worried about me. It's okay if I myself met unreasonable incidents but Clarice and Ellie were victimized and I just couldn't let it go... and of course I think I would have acted the same way if someone else had been in the same situation.”

When I said this, Minerva and senior glasses said.

“Mars, you were very cool. I was even a little jealous of Clarice and Ellie. To fight with the prince of a country for oneself is...wonderful."

“Yes, Mars was cool. Maybe this sister-in-law should give you a reward, don’t you think so?”

The other female members of the group seemed to be impressed with me too...... although Brother Ike and Baron's stares were a little painful.......

“Oh, Dominic! Sofia and Alice might be coming to Lister Imperial School. I saw them in the headmaster's office earlier, and Duke Regan said she'd welcome them."

My words made Dominic very happy.

“Also, after the graduation ceremony in November, she said we can take the rest of the year off until the end of January. But when we go back home, we'll definitely have to hire an escort and come back at the end of January in good spirits.”

Then, to Ike's surprise.

“Did Duke Regan really say that? If so, does that mean that Mars and the others won't be allowed to join the student council? After the graduation ceremony, we'll choose the student council members. ...And next year, we will be fifth years and won't be doing it either..."

“Maybe she’s thinking of doing that for next year's third and fourth years? Next year's juniors and seniors will be told they are incompetent and won't get a job otherwise?”

Or so said the senior glasses. That's certainly true. Duke Regan has to think about all the students.

We went back to the dormitories, talking about what we were going to do for the holidays.

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