Chapter 6

After a rather awkward breakfast, Prince Schuel, the incredibly handsome young man, arrived with another man.

"Good morning. Lina, did you sleep well last night?" Prince Schuel smiled warmly.

...Oh, his smile is blinding in the morning.

If there were any high school girls here, they would probably scream in delight, not just squeal.

"Thank you for your concern. ...I slept better than I thought," she replied with a smile.

...Yeah, that's a lie.

I didn't just sleep; I slept soundly. So soundly that even I was surprised. But I don't want to be thought of as having thick nerves, so I won't say anything... right?

"That's good to hear," Prince Schuel smiled even more gently, and Lina's heart warmed. She then thought to herself, indeed, Prince Schuel is shockingly handsome.

However, he looks a bit pale, and while he's not emaciated, he seems a bit too thin.

He doesn't look sick, but if there were any aunts around, they would probably ask, "Young man, are you eating properly?"

"...Is something wrong?"

Perhaps because she was staring too intently, Prince Schuel became suspicious.

"Ah, no. ...I was just wondering why you came so early this morning..."

Lina glanced at the man next to Prince Schuel and said.

Who is this man who has been here all along?

While not as handsome as Prince Schuel, this man is also quite good-looking.

"Oh, right. This is the Minister of the Magic Department, Vyl-Tal."

"Please remember me, Lady Lina," Vyl-Tal said, bowing slightly after Prince Schuel's introduction.

"...Um, you don't need to call me 'Lady.' Mr. Tal."

I'm not someone who deserves to be called 'Lady,' and I've never been called that before.

Besides, it's clear that Mr. Tal is of a higher status.

I'd rather not be called 'Lady' by someone like him.

Lina remembered that Chief Lady Rana and the others had also called her 'Lady' and decided to ask them to stop later.

"Then, please call me Tal..."

He said he didn't need to be called 'Sir.'

"There's a reason I came so early this morning."

"...Yes?"

"Though it may seem presumptuous, I would like to ask Lina to undergo an 'appraisal'..."

Prince Schuel smiled.

"...An appraisal...?"

Lina tilted her head, not looking particularly cute.

When I hear 'appraisal,' the first thing that comes to mind is a TV show where they appraise treasures. I don't have any treasures like that. When he said "Lina," he must mean me.

...What? Why would you want to appraise me?

"Are you aware that magic exists in this world?"

Prince Schuel explained, seeing that Lina didn't quite understand.

"...Yes."

After all, I was brought to this world by magic...

"There are mainly seven types of magic in this world. ...First, the basics: fire, water, wind, and earth. Then, light, darkness, and holy, making seven in total."

I see... seven types.

But I come from a world where magic doesn't exist... is there any point in an appraisal?

"Those who can use magic are said to be one in fifty or one in a hundred, so they are not very common. ...Therefore, regardless of whether you are the Holy Maiden or not, could we please appraise your skills?"

Prince Schuel asked seriously.

...I suppose he means that if I could use magic, it would be great if I could contribute to this country.

Moved by Prince Schuel's sincere feelings, Lina nodded.

Even though she was summoned here unilaterally, she isn't so thick-skinned that she can do nothing. If there's something she can do, she wants to do it.

"Thank you."

Prince Schuel and the Minister of the Magic Department bowed their heads.