Chapter 9

"Lord David, I'm so glad."

"Hehehe... You're the best, Ridea."

Late at night, I was doting on Ridea in my bedroom. Ridea, the second daughter of the Fondestante family, is also a genius. She entered the magic academy at the age of 11, two years later than her sister, and graduated at the top of her class. Immediately after graduation, a position as a court magician was prepared for her, and she skipped all the stages of the fast-track promotion. It was terrifying how she soon brought down her sister, Soaris.

"Ridea, in a world like this, a woman like you should shine."

"Ufufu... I'm flattered, Lord David, but even the most beautiful flowers and jewels are lonely on their own, aren't they?"

"What do you mean?"

"Beautiful flowers and jewels always highlight a wonderful man."

I became affectionate and stroked her hair. The commoners only praised Soaris, but I valued Ridea. She is a monster who became a court magician at the age of 14. However, due to her sister Soaris, she was always seen as the second choice. Because of that woman, Ridea had been pitiful.

"You are the only one who can evaluate me like this. Father, Mother, and even my brother, none of them value me. In riding, academics, swordsmanship, magic... I am always treated as the second or even third choice."

"I understand your feelings. They don't know what true evaluation is."

"Arrogant women like Soaris only let their pride get in the way and look down on me. That's why she even rejected my proposal."

"Lord David, that Soaris was sealed away disgracefully. By my hands..."

"That's right. You produced results."

Rejecting a marriage proposal from the royal family is not something that should be allowed. It would not be strange for her to be charged with a crime, but the country forgave her. The country that praised and exalted her as a saint. It's all the fault of this corrupt country, a country that cannot even make a proper evaluation. That's why I chose Ridea. She helped me with all the information control, persuasion, and everything else. There were many people who shared our disdain for the saint worship. Thanks to them, we were able to prepare the sealing magic without anyone noticing.

"It was worth the trouble to get the ultra-magic water. I still remember Soaris's face at that time."

"Ufufu, me too. And the effort was worth it for the Dark Sphere."

"Excuse me, Lord David! A monster attack! A monster attack!"

The door to the bedroom was knocked on violently. A monster attack? In the capital? Could it be the Flame Demon that Ridea mentioned?

"Let the knights handle it! I'm sleepy!"

"King Adolph is already on the front lines directing the battle! We need Lord David to join in or we won't be able to hold out!"

"My brother? Tch, show-off... Is the enemy the Flame Demon?!"

"No! But there are many of them, and they might breach the capital! Please join the battle!"

Ridea is exhausted from the previous extermination. Besides, if my brother Adolph is out there, it shouldn't be a problem. He has unparalleled strength in both martial and magical arts. He can take care of the monsters in a single nest by himself.

"I'm not feeling well! You handle it!"

"Such a thing!"

"It's an order!"

"Damn..."

He went out. What's a lowly person like him acting so important for? Why do I have to fight? It's probably because the knights are incompetent. The old man who clings to the position of the knight commander and the court magicians who can't even match Ridea's feet. Because of these unreliable people, our country is in a tight spot.

"Hmph, my brother Adolph is fighting? It's only natural for the king to put his body on the line."

"Lord David is tired. There's no need to fight a pointless battle."

"That's right. You worked hard in the previous extermination. From here on out, let my brother Adolph and the others handle it."

"They complain even though they are being protected. The commoners are getting what they deserve."

These people, who put the kingdom's military incompetence and weakening on the shelf, say whatever they want. If I were to purge them every time I heard their complaints, it would never end. They should kill at least one monster before complaining.

"Come on, Ridea. One more time."

"Kyaa... Lord David..."

I pulled Ridea close and became reinvigorated. She is the only one who understands me. I understand her too. Despite having blessed abilities, she is not given proper evaluation. Is there anything more unjust than this?

"Lord David... "

"It's okay. In the end, we will be the ones laughing."

Let them fight as dirty as they want. I will always be the one laughing in the end.

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