V2C4 Part6

Translated by Mlzkzr Edited by Mlzkzr

Due to the sudden outbreak of the tsunami, the final exams were suspended for a while. The school was closed for three days.

During that time, the teachers launched an investigation, but could not find the cause.

There were people who quietly left the school during the school closure period.

Only Haruto and Iris came to the port of Grandia to see them off.

“Are you really sure about this? It’s lonely to have a farewell like this”

Iris felt sorry for them, but they weren’t depressed at all.

“I don’t think so at all. Isn’t it the height of luxury to have the first princess of the Absolute Empire personally see you off?”

Vario smiled, and Leina beside him laughed happily as well.

“Yes, it’s very luxurious to have the leading magician of two countries see us off.”

“……I’m not really someone of a big deal.”

Haruto replied as if he were embarrassed.

“I…… was taken care of by Haruto too”

“I didn’t do anything. I just said what I wanted to say.”

“I’m relieved you said that. I’d be afraid later if I owed Blaze a favor.”

To Vario who was grinning, Haruto also returns a fearless smile.

The day after their battle with Millennium, he suddenly received a call from the Absolute Empire.

The announcement was that Iris and Vario’s engagement was to be annulled.

The details are unknown, but it seems that there was some kind of scandal in the Harkonnen family.

According to Iris, the aforementioned party was apparently discovered.

At the time of the investigation of the damage situation by the Northern Demons(Tempest), the actual situation of the party was clarified, and information on the attendees was gathered probably.

It was a common game for the aristocracy, and it did not seem to be important enough to warrant any particular penalty. However, it would be a different story when it came to the princess’s marriage partner. It would mean that they can’t allow even a hair’s breadth of stain to come to them from the other clan.

In terms of public opinion, that news is so disappointing that it is likely to make one sick at heart.

However,

Haruto was even taken aback by Vario’s unclouded smile.

“I don’t know what happened at my parents’ house, but…… I guess miracles do exist.”

And so on, he was muttering carefree lines.

“Well…… when you get back to your country, you’d better take care of your father.”

“I don’t need to be told that, but …… why?”

He can’t answer that question.

“Ah…… are you going straight back to the Imperial capital?”

“No, I think I’ll just go home and visit various towns along the way. Right? Leina”

When Vario hugged Leina’s shoulders, she rubbed her body against his as if she were spoiling him.

“Yes, Leina will accompany you wherever you go, Vario-sama.”

“That’s right, let’s stop by the Luminous religion for the time being.”

“Really! I’ve always wanted to see a cathedral!”

“If so, let’s stay there for a while. It seems that weddings are happening there every day, so maybe a visit there would be helpful.”

“No…… Vario-sama ❤️”

Their lovey-doveyness was so unobtrusive that Haruto and Iris felt as if they were getting heartburn.

“But …… is that really okay? There is still a difference in status between me and Vario-sama ——”

“We’ll figure that out together. There’s always a way.”

Exactly.

It’s not something that can be forced upon by others or decided by the world.

The future is ours to decide.

“Nevertheless…… Haruto. Who was manipulating me and Leina at that time?”

“It seems that there are some humans who are on the side of the Northern Demons(Tempest)…… But I don’t know anything more than that.”

“Is that so…… I guess I’d better raise that problem in the Empire as well.”

“It’s fine, so just take a break for a while. At least until your arm heals.”

Vario’s left arm was broken due to the impact of Haruto’s blow. He was wearing a bandage that is woven with healing magic, so it will heal in a month.

“I guess so…… I’ve been living while putting on bold front for the past few years. I’m going to relax for a while, then get back to the front lines.”

Then Leina looks up at him with a worried gaze.

“Oy, don’t make Leina worry too much, you know?”

When Haruto quipped at him, Vario smiled bitterly.

“I…… as an individual, respect you as a magic swordsman. But if we meet on the battlefield as enemies, I will point my sword at you without mercy.”

“Is that so”

As an individual, I have no grudge or whatsoever at him.

However, there would be times when we must fight as parts of our countries.

That’s the way it is. I don’t think we’ll have a choice.

But what if I really did have a sword and faced Iris on the battlefield?

What will I do then?

“……However”

Vario held out his bandaged right hand to Haruto.

“If we meet again as allies, would you be willing to have another go at it?”

“…… Vario”

Haruto also put out his right hand and they shook hands.

“No problem. Since the exam has been cancelled.”

“…… But, no magic allowed.”

“What?”

Geez. Even though the last time I saw you, you were talking about me using magic.

“You think you can win with just your swordplay?”

“No. I thought I could still catch up with you under those conditions.”

A carefree smile appeared on Haruto’s mouth.

“……Alright”

“I’ll catch up with you one day.”

“I accept the challenge.”

Just then, a bell rang, signaling the departure of the liner.

“Ah, it seems like the ship leaving for Luminous Religious State is already there. Goodbye.”

Leina bowed deeply.

“Really, thank you very much!”

“I’m happy for you, Leina”

Iris was a bit tearful.

The two walked down the pier, while holding hands.

“Ah, that’s right”

Vario looked back as if he remembered.

“Haruto! You shouldn’t keep your true feelings to yourself either!”

“Wha……”

No way——!?

He involuntarily looks at Iris’ face.

He knew about our relationship!?

When he was at a loss for words, and can’t say anything,

“That advice you gave me, that was about you, wasn’t it!?”

Oh god!

There are a lot of people around.

There was no one from the academy, but if he shouted at me in this place!

Besides, if something like that was heard back in the Absolute Empire——,

Vario then waved his hand at me.

“I hope Haruto will be happy with your girl in your country!!”

“……What?”

I wrinkled my eyebrows.

What is this guy…… talking about?

“I bet you have a girlfriend too in Blaze, don’t you!? Since your advice was so true to me. That’s not something you can say to someone else’s affair!”

“Wha…… wait a minute! I don’t have someone like that in Blaze——”

“Ah, I don’t think there will be a class system, though! But when you’re the leading magician, it must be tough with all the interests involved! Well, it’s better to be honest about your feelings! You’ll find a way if you two really feel that way! Good luck!!”

Then, he left in high spirits, leaving behind a mysterious look of superiority.

“……”

That bastard…… is making a huge mistake.

But I suppose you could say that I was saved.

Like so, when he breathed out a sigh of relief,

“……Haruto-kun”

There was a voice that seemed to echo from the depths of the earth.

“Nn?”

Next to him, Iris is looking up at him with tears in her eyes.

There was an aura of resentment in her air, and the temperature around them plummeted rapidly. The moisture in the air began to freeze.

“What does he mean by a girl in your country !?”

……

That fucking bastard!!

Vario left a troublesome souvenir behind.

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