Chapter 65

This is the second chapter.

Returning to the conference room, I was drinking the tea that the maid had prepared when the king, the prime minister, the general, and Chief Tailsmya entered.

They all looked exhausted.

The maid finished distributing the tea and left the room.

"Pregnancy... It's only been about a month since she came to this world."

"Based on the changes in her magical power due to pregnancy, it's probably about a month."

"What a slut! And for the prince to fall for such a slut is just laughable!"

The prime minister, perhaps as a father with a daughter, spoke in a complex and resentful tone, while the general was blunt and crude.

"Chief Tailsmya, is it true that she can only use enchantment magic from now on?"

"Yes, most likely. I've never seen such a unified magical pattern, even in serious criminals. However, with desperate effort, there is a possibility she could manifest other attributes, but given her personality, that seems unlikely."

"I see. Chief Tailsmya, is the magical device that Arlshein asked for close to completion?"

"Yes, the magical device to seal the enchantment magic is complete. However, the jewelry is not yet finished."

"Why do we need fancy jewelry? Why spend money on something pretty? As long as it doesn't look like a slave collar at first glance, that's fine, right? She's going to be sent to a facility, not back to the baron's house!"

"That's true. Even if Baron Ab appeals, the fact that she used enchantment magic is undeniable. It would be impossible to use her even if they tried."

"The only one who could remove it, even by force, would be someone with as much magical power as Keita."

"I won't remove it."

My voice lightened the mood.

"Right, then we'll seal her magic immediately and send her to the church as originally planned. If the baron's family says anything, we can announce the existence of the enchantment magic. Cavendish will be investigated for the effects of the enchantment magic, and if he loses his sense of self, he will be sent to the palace."

The king concluded.

The meeting ended before I could get help from the secretary.

With the conversation over, I returned to the academy in the royal carriage.

Upon arriving at the academy and heading to the dormitory, the student council president was waiting for me.

"I have a request for Prince Arlshein. Could you please grant me permission to enter the palace?"

"What's the reason?"

"Rumor has it that a student saw Lina and Prince Cavendish being taken away by knights around noon today. I want to confirm Lina's safety!"

"Hmm? Wouldn't it be faster to ask your father?"

"That... that..."

"Ah, is it because... your father found out that you didn't participate in yesterday's large-scale battle?"

"That's not it! I was worried about Lina and planned to go after confirming she was safe!"

"But you didn't go in the end, right? As the student council president, you should know that such behavior is unacceptable."

Yugram's exasperated gaze and tone made the student council president send a brief irritated look my way.

"Besides, there's something that doesn't add up..."

"What is it?"

"She was in the punishment cell. The number of people who can open that lock is limited, right? Even if Prince Cavendish is royalty, he can't open the punishment cell's lock in the academy."

As I spoke, Digray's gaze grew colder.

"......The key to the punishment cell is in the student council room."

Yugram's eyes were like ice.

"I don't know anything about the key!"

Despite the suspicious looks, the student council president, who was persistent about seeing Lina, claimed ignorance.

However, Arlshein said,

"Unfortunately, that's not possible."

"Why not! I beg you! I just want to see her!"

"She has been entrusted to the church for using enchantment magic and is to be sent to a facility."

"What! Enchantment magic! It must be a mistake! Lina wouldn't do such a thing!"

"It's a fact. The priest confirmed the mark on her body. Furthermore, she is about a month pregnant."

"Pregnant... Am I the father?"

The student council president, trembling, asked.

It seems this man also had a physical relationship with her.

"You seem to have a suspect, but considering it's only a month, it's not impossible for there to be an error."

"A month... I don't think it's me. The one who accepted her invitation was sen-shu! No! Never mind! I withdraw my request. I apologize! Excuse me!"

The student council president left hurriedly, looking flustered.

"Almost everything was said. It seems the father is definitely Prince Cavendish, but the student council president was also involved."

"I don't even have the energy to be surprised."

As a fellow student council member, Yugram sighed, perhaps with some thoughts.

We returned to the dormitory and dispersed to our rooms. While relaxing in my room, I received a message on my tablet-type magical device, asking me to come to the principal's office urgently.

On my way to the principal's office, I met Yugram, Digray, the secretary, and the student council president.

The destination was the principal's office.

After knocking and entering, the elf principal was there, and the tea was already prepared.

I sat down as instructed.

"Earlier, we received a message from the palace. It has been confirmed that our student, Lina Ab, is a user of enchantment magic and will be sent to the church immediately."

As the principal spoke, the student council president's face turned pale.

"She was under house arrest in the punishment cell due to her previous misconduct. However, during yesterday's large-scale battle, she was helped to escape by someone and was found hiding in a high-end inn in the city with Prince Cavendish, where they were apprehended by the knights."

While saying "helped by someone," the principal gave the student council president a death stare.

The student council president's face was white.

"Due to her unusual state when apprehended, a medical examination revealed her pregnancy. Further investigation showed that she had used enchantment magic. There is a concern that those affected by her enchantment magic may show some signs. I ask the student council members to observe the students' behavior and report any unusual actions to the teachers immediately."

The student council president, pale and trembling, listened.

"By the way, Student Council President Etchett Hauer, you often had conflicts with Prince Cavendish and the exchange student, Lina Ab, didn't you?"

The student council president, unable to meet the principal's gaze, bowed his head and trembled.

"Do you have any excuses?"

The principal asked in a gentle, almost mesmerizing voice.

I was so scared, I almost trembled with the student council president!

The student council president, who received such a terrifying smile, said,

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry......"

He began to apologize like a mantra, holding his head and trembling.

This was scary too!

After that, the student council president was taken to the punishment cell by several teachers, and we left the principal's office.

We all headed to the cafeteria and had some warm tea.

"Wow, the principal is so scary... I couldn't breathe when I saw that smile."

Perhaps because our bodies had warmed up, everyone nodded in agreement with Digray's comment.

"Yes, but I'm relieved that the enchantment magic issue is resolved."

The secretary slumped, looking relieved.

Everyone seemed to be more hunched than usual.

"But, pregnancy... The president was also involved, and there might be other victims, right?"

"Yes, the next suspects might be Prince Cavendish's entourage."

"Entourage! At least call them aides!"

"How can you tolerate aides who can't correct mistakes!"

"True, but... What will happen to the president now?"

"Yes. Even if she was enchanted, not participating in the large-scale battle and misusing the school's private facilities will likely result in her being removed as student council president. There will probably be a meeting with her parents."

"Her parents are the deputy director of the Magic Bureau, right?"

"Yes, one of Mr. Tailsmya's subordinates."

"Ugh! The deputy director, Jandis?"

"No, the other deputy director. There are two deputy directors in the Magic Bureau."

I felt relieved at Arlshein's words.

Good, it would have been a huge shock if the suspicious man Jandis had a family.

"Wow, you know the deputy director of the Magic Bureau, Keita?"

"I do know him."

"Your answer sounds like you have some reservations?"

"Suspicious man, Jandis!"

Everyone looked at Arlshein, not understanding what I meant.

"Ah, he's very capable, but his appearance and behavior are suspicious, or rather, ridiculous?"

"Yes! What kind of man is he?"

"His movements are kind of insect-like."

"He has long, spindly limbs."

Arlshein's attempt to explain didn't help at all.

Shel, who had silently joined us, was laughing without a sound.

Thanks to the suspicious man Jandis, the gloomy atmosphere lifted, and we all had dinner and went to bed.

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