“Lord Stone, I understand that you may not trust us, the Dehauvalz. However, Lord Ulysses is the same age as I am. Is confining him in such a narrow place at such a young age truly for his own good?”
I shrugged, looking back and forth between Stone Margrave and Ulysses.
Well, the main point is to get him enrolled in the Royal Academy.
“Hahaha, you say interesting things. Certainly, we, the Norse People, once held all of this island in our grasp and enjoyed great prosperity, but we seek nothing more than this now.”
“That may be Lord Stone’s view. Ulysses-kun, what about you? Don’t you want to break free from this land surrounded by walls and sea, and broaden your horizons?”
“Eh…?”
He probably didn’t expect to be suddenly called into the reception room, scrutinized so closely, and then be told such a thing. He doesn’t know what to do, and his eyes are darting around.
But… in his amber eyes, I could definitely see a hint of expectation.
“Of course, Lord Stone’s concerns are most valid. Therefore, to ensure that no harm comes to him at the Royal Academy, I, Harold Wel Dehauvalz, pledge to protect him.”
Even though I said that, from Stone Margrave’s perspective, I’m just Royalty. He probably doesn’t trust me one bit.
“Lord Stone, not only by Prince Harold’s word, but I, Alexandra of Chevalier, pledge to protect him with the full power of the Duke Chevalier family.”
Sandra placed her hand on her chest and declared.
To support me.
“Hmm… If it were only Prince Harold’s words, I might hesitate, but if I have the promise of the Duke Chevalier family as well…”
Oh, Stone Margrave seems a little more inclined now?
A father wouldn’t want to keep his precious son locked up here, and the Stone family probably wants their heir to broaden his horizons too.
“F-Father! I want to go too! O-Of course, I have no complaints about Salso, and I’m proud to be one of the Norse People! B-But… I…”
Ulysses leaned forward with enthusiasm, but his voice trailed off towards the end, becoming barely audible.
He’s probably a shy person. I can relate a little.
“…If you take even one step outside this town, who knows what will happen. There’s no guarantee of your safety.”
“………………….”
Ulysses fell silent, met with a sharp gaze from Stone Margrave.
Personally, I’d love to take him to the Royal Academy, but if I jump in and offer unnecessary help here, Stone Margrave might not approve at all.
Because this is something Ulysses himself has to show resolve for.
Otherwise, Stone Margrave would be worried sick.
“Even so, do you want to go to the Royal Capital?”
“…I want to go. I… I want to go!”
The moment Ulysses said that, Stone Margrave’s eyes widened.
Judging from this reaction, Ulysses has probably never voiced his opinion to his father before. He seems a bit timid.
“Is that so… Then, I won’t say anything. Do as you please.”
“Father! Th-Thank you…”
Yes! With this, Ulysses will be attending the Royal Academy!
“Prince Harold, Lady Alexandra… Please, take care of my son.”
“N-No, it’s our honor to be entrusted with your precious son.”
We bowed our heads in the same way to Stone Margrave, who bowed deeply.
But you know… it’s true that we pushed him a little, but he gave his permission surprisingly easily, so if Ulysses had just asked, he might have been able to enroll in the Royal Academy from the start?
I can read the atmosphere, so I won’t say it out loud.
“Hahaha! Tonight, we’ll celebrate Ulysses’ growth and departure in grand style!”
“Yes, sir!”
With tears in his eyes, Stone Margrave gave instructions to the Chamberlain.
Perhaps, as a father, he was waiting for Ulysses to take his first step.
“Prince Harold, please join us for tonight’s farewell party!”
“A-Ahaha… With pleasure.”
I nodded, slightly taken aback, to Stone Margrave, who gripped my hand tightly.
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