Chapter 93

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The sight of tightly closed buds blooming all at once is truly magnificent.

As I was warned in advance by Hime-sama, I did tell the people working in the mansion not to speak of any surprises, but this is really shocking.

"Thanks to the blessings of Hime-sama, we have been faring well. Thank you."

"Hmm."

"Is Hime-sama also doing well?"

"Well, I am a god, so... it's not like I can change much."

She started to chuckle but then stopped, a slight wrinkle forming between her eyebrows.

No matter how a beautiful person frowns or contorts their face, they remain beautiful.

There was a phrase in my past life, "frowning in imitation," which originated from someone who, upon seeing a beautiful person frown due to a toothache or a chronic illness, tried to frown to look beautiful. I can understand the urge to try it, but even if you do, an ordinary face remains ordinary.

Not that, but Hime-sama fell silent.

Tilting her head, she flipped her thin silk fan and smiled, saying, "Don't worry about it."

"It's a relief to hear that."

"Yes. Thank you for the birthday gift. I appreciate it, and so does my brother."

"Thank you very much!"

"I have received your heartfelt gift."

Nodding, she flipped her fan again.

Another day with Hime-sama begins.

As I was lost in thought, Hime-sama pointed her fan at me.

Startled by her gesture, I took out the short sword I had been entrusted with from my pocket.

"I will return the sword you entrusted to me."

"Hmm. It's a relief that you didn't draw it. I was watching from above, and although your progress is slower than a turtle's pace, you have been making progress. I commend you for that."

"Thank you, it's a great honor."

Placing the short sword on her fan, it shimmered and disappeared, apparently returning to her pocket.

After receiving her praise, I bowed respectfully, and Regulus-kun fidgeted, taking out a rolled-up piece of paper from his chick pouch.

"Hime-sama, I drew a picture for you!"

"Is that so? Let me see..."

The paper Regulus-kun held floated over to Hime-sama. Unrolling it, she chuckled.

"Well, for a chick, you've done a good job. I commend you. However, your writing needs more practice. Your brother is a skilled calligrapher, so you should learn from him."

"Yes! I'll do my best!"

If he hadn't stumbled on the "s," it would have been a perfect greeting, but it was close.

Feeling warm and fuzzy, I noticed Hime-sama's gaze turn towards me. Her eyes seemed to narrow slightly.

"Chick, you have been diligently practicing both swordsmanship and your studies as I instructed..."

At her words, I averted my eyes from Hime-sama.

No, I haven't been slacking off. I haven't, but for some reason, I can't improve in swordsmanship or archery...

Lara-san even started saying, "You won't die even if you can't do swordsmanship or archery," and Romanov-sensei looked away, saying, "There's always magic. You should master defensive magic."

Only Viktor-san praised me, saying, "I think you've become really good at dancing," but that means I'm not good at anything else.

There's no dignity as a brother when it comes to swordsmanship or archery.

Just the other day, when I started learning archery, Kousuke even said with a bright smile, "Don't worry, you can do things I can't even touch!"

Feeling my inner despair, Hime-sama sighed with a subtle expression.

"As the leader of this mansion, you don't need to wield a blade in battle, but that doesn't mean it's acceptable to be unable to. Above all, it's unacceptable for one of my vassals to be unable to defeat even a single monster on their own. Protecting the lord is also a vassal's duty."

"Ugh... Indeed, you are right. I apologize."

Ugh... It's hard to hear that...

Well, I can probably manage with magic, but I'm afraid to use offensive magic.

Even if I can achieve the precision of threading a needle, I can't be sure if I can control it when it comes to matters of life and death.

I can easily activate buffs, but I'm a coward, and if I can't control it, I might burn a human to a crisp.

I don't have to fight humans, but the problem is whether it will affect the people fighting alongside me. Friendly fire is no joke.

As I was thinking about this, Hime-sama flicked her fan and then removed the shawl from her shoulder—what would be called a lingjin if it were made in the same style as a hanfu.

"Indeed, you excel in magic, so you can handle most things with it, but there are those who are immune to magic."

"Yes."

Nodding, I saw Regulus-kun shake his head, his chick-like hair fluttering.

"Brother... I will protect you!"

"What will you do if something happens when you're not around? Will you follow me even to the bath or the toilet?"

Regulus-kun, pouting cutely, is a complex situation for a brother. Being told he will protect me is not good.

In such situations, it's best to consult.

So, I'll ask Hime-sama.

"Is there a way for a mage to counter someone immune to magic?"

"It's simple. Reinforce your physical abilities with magic and strike. I'll show you an example."

As she said this, Hime-sama flicked the shawl in her hand. Despite the gentle movement, the shawl whipped the ground like a whip, creating a crater with a loud boom.

"Kyaa!?" I instinctively hugged Chick, and Regulus-kun clung to me.

"It's like this."

"Like this...?"

"I infused the shawl with divine power, physically reinforced it, and struck the ground. That's not all, Chick. Pick up a stone and throw it at me. Disrespect is forgiven."

"Yes!"

"Wha!? Regulus-kun!?"

Before I could stop him, Regulus-kun slipped out of my hand, picked up a nearby stone, and threw it at Hime-sama.

The stone, thrown with more strength than a child of his age, flew towards Hime-sama like a fastball.

Just before it hit her face, the shawl gently covered her body. The stone shattered upon impact with the fabric.

The shawl slipped off, and Hime-sama smiled beautifully.

"This is how you can protect yourself."

"Wow... amazing."

"Hime-sama, amazing!"

Wow, that's incredible.

Being able to attack and defend with a piece of cloth is truly amazing. With this, you don't need to carry a weapon in places where it's not allowed, and it won't be seen as a weapon.

As I marveled, Hime-sama looked at me with a slightly exasperated expression.

"What are you marveling at? I will personally teach you this technique, so learn it quickly."

"Wha!?"

Oh no, I don't think I can survive this. It feels worse than the Elfin Boot Camp.

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