Chapter 9

It was a short distance from the center of the castle. Inside the door, several civil servants could be seen busily working.

"Avalon... how nostalgic..."

"Yes, if you want to get information about someone in trouble, this is the best place, I think."

This was the government institution 'Avalon,' which administered the country. Of course, it was where problems among the nobility and the opinions of the citizens living in the capital were gathered.

Of course, he had thought about this place. But he really didn't want to come here.

"Well, what should I do..."

"That's right... If we ask the person in charge, they might lend us a hand."

"The person in charge..."

Arthur had someone in mind as the person in charge of Avalon. Or rather, he was not good at dealing with them. He even thought about just going back...

Yes, Arthur was not a good person. He was not the type to sacrifice himself for the people. He had only been kind to Kay because he owed her a favor. If he were asked if he wanted to go out of his way to do something unpleasant for a stranger... it was a very delicate matter.

Isn't there another way to earn good deeds points?

"By the way, I heard that guy went to prison."

"Yeah, that sword demon... Lancelot, right? He did a lot of things. It's only natural, isn't it? He might even be executed."

At that moment, the chatter of the officials reached his ears, and the memory of his time in the dungeon and the sensation of the guillotine made his body shudder.

"Are you okay, Arthur-sama?"

Kay's worried words, seeing his pale face, reminded him of her happy smile when he had said he wanted to help people.

I don't want to be executed!! Besides, I can't betray that smile!! The fear of the guillotine and the desire not to betray his benefactor's expectations pushed him forward. Then, he asked Kay to wait outside and headed to the director's office.

"You!! How dare you remove me from Prince Arthur's education and punish me!!"

When he opened the door to the director's office, there was a beautiful girl with shining silver hair and sharp eyes, Morgan, and a middle-aged, plump man with expensive accessories, Goyoku, arguing.

"Because we have already obtained evidence that you were embezzling Prince Arthur's money. You tried to hide the evidence, but it was too late. If you had been kind to the servants, your future might have been different."

"N... Those guys, could they...?"

Morgan, sneering, placed a stack of documents on the table, and Goyoku's face turned pale.

What is this, it's scary... I seem to have walked into a terrible situation.

Moreover, Goyoku being removed from his position as an educator was something that didn't happen in his previous life. As he was surprised, his eyes met Morgan's... and she twisted her lips into a smile.

"Oh... We have a visitor at just the right time."

"Arthur-samaaaa, please help me!! This woman is trying to frame me!!"

"Whaaat!!?"

Goyoku, who had just been yelling at Morgan, clung to Arthur, half-crying. Despite his previous anger, his tearful appeal made him look like a pitiful victim, showing his incredible acting skills.

"Morgan... can you explain in detail?"

"Yes, this man was misusing your private funds, and I was showing him the evidence. I have already submitted a report to the judicial authorities. If nothing changes, he will be punished."

"Arthur-sama!! I have been framed by this woman!! I have been taking care of you since you were a child; I would never do such a thing!! You can help me, can't you!!"

Indeed, as a royal, he could easily cover up this level of evidence. The power of the nobility and the royal family was absolute... which was a problem in his previous life.

"I see... so one of you is lying..."

The two of them focused their gaze on Arthur. Goyoku had used him thoroughly. In his previous life, he had ignored the bad rumors that often circulated.

Probably, it wasn't just this incident; he had been using Arthur all along. And while Morgan was indeed annoying, she hadn't said anything wrong. The choice of whom to trust was clear.

Arthur smiled at Goyoku, and he let out a cry of relief.

"Hmph, you brat, getting carried away!! You're the one who will be expelled from the castle!! Go ahead, Arthur-sama."

"Morgan..."

"What is it?"

Arthur gave an order to the unexpressive Morgan.

"Call your subordinates and have them arrest this man. Then, thoroughly investigate his mansion and the people he deals with."

"Understood. I'll take care of it."

"N... Arthur-sama, why!! I..."

Arthur coldly cut off Goyoku before he could finish speaking. He twisted his face for a moment and immediately tried to escape.

Not good, Kay is outside. If she were taken hostage, it would be a disaster. As Arthur hurried to catch Goyoku, Morgan cast a spell.

"Ice vines, capture the culprit."

With a cold voice, ice vines sprouted around the door, restraining Goyoku and freezing his body.

"A... a..."

"Truly... an ugly ice statue."

Morgan, seeing Goyoku frozen with a pained expression, said this. Scary...!!

Then, Morgan's subordinates carried the frozen Goyoku away, and the two of them were alone. She then said in her usual casual tone:

"So... what do you need? This is the first time you've come here, isn't it, Arthur?"

Of course, in his previous life, he had tried to avoid any involvement, so it was natural.

I knew I would be insulted if I asked for her help. It wasn't that he was running away. He wasn't afraid of Morgan, and in his second life, he wouldn't lose to her in a verbal battle. It was just that he felt bad about defeating her in words, so he had avoided it.

Arthur, making excuses in his mind and showing his petty side, looked at her and stated his purpose.

"I want to help someone... and I thought you might lend me your strength."

"Hmm, for you to say that... Have you finally decided to listen to me?"

She smiled sarcastically. Seeing this, he thought, Ah, this attitude of hers is so familiar.

Now, she was just an old friend, not a fiancée. She was the daughter of a great noble and had become the head of Avalon after her father's death. However, due to her harsh words and inflexibility, she was increasingly disliked by other nobles and was relegated to a minor position.

But... she was always right.

She had always advised him as an old friend and fiancée, even more so after their engagement. Sometimes she would say, "You... as a royal, you don't even know the value of what you wear? Just saving on that could help so many people out of poverty." When he heard that the people were starving and said, "If they don't have bread, let them eat cake," she would advise, "You... both bread and cake are made of flour. Is your head filled with cream?"

No, she's just too damn mouthy!! This woman!! Anger overcame his gratitude, and Arthur wanted to defeat her in words.

And she had one misunderstanding. It's not that I listen to you. You listen to me!

"Maybe it's a whim, but I think it's a good attitude. But, knowing you, you probably think you should just heal all the injured and sick people, right?"

Arthur smiled and replied to her somewhat testing words.

"What are you talking about, Morgan? My power, if used carelessly, will be seen as cheap and will be taken advantage of. Moreover, it has a limit on the number of uses. I can't waste it. I only use it for special people."

"Y... You've thought it through so much..."

When he said the words Morgan had once told him with a smug look, she opened her eyes in disbelief.

He continued, as if he had come up with the idea himself.

"Using my healing ability is not the best way. It's better to use my power as the second prince."

"That's..."

Seeing Morgan's further surprise, Arthur made a determined face. It was really annoying.

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