Episode 38: Diana Accidentally Reveals Her Brother’s True Power
(Diana’s Perspective)
A section of the cave ceiling collapsed, sending large pieces of rubble crashing down nearby.
Dooooom!
I deployed a Magic Barrier to shield us from the flying debris.
“Di, Diana-sama…!”
“If you talk, you’ll bite your tongue off!”
Clutching Princess Olivia tightly, I focused solely on reaching the exit. The ground vibrated violently, and the underground city’s structures began to crumble.
Princess Olivia is infatuated with Brother Luke, and she’s even audacious enough to try and get engaged to him, that outrageous girl.
But if my mother’s life is at stake unless I return her safely…
More importantly, having promised Brother Luke, I will definitely succeed in rescuing Princess Olivia!
It’s alright. Brother Luke and I are bound by the red string of fate.
There’s no doubt that we, being half Dark Elf, are long-lived, so after Princess Olivia passes away from old age, I can marry Brother Luke for a miracle, reverse-harem happy ending!
“Could it be, Princess Diana and Princess Olivia!?”
Lost in my sweet fantasies, I spotted Count Saint-Germain and the Imperial Court Mage Division struggling against an Orichalcum Golem.
“That golem’s weakness is its brow! Blast it with lightning between the eyes!”
I shouted as I dashed past Saint-Germain.
According to Brother Luke, this man fused his body with an ancient dragon through alchemy… Hmm? Is he not planning to display that power here?
“Also, this underground city will collapse in about seven minutes! But I’m sure Brother Luke will stop it!”
“…Wha, what did you say!?”
Saint-Germain was dumbfounded.
“I’m escaping with Princess Olivia! That’s all!”
“Is this a trap to lure us in and annihilate us!? Retreat! All troops, retreat!”
Saint-Germain immediately issued orders to the entire army, and the Imperial Army became agitated.
“The Imperial Court Mage Division will cover the rear! Target that golem’s brow with lightning strikes!”
“Yes, sir!”
“Fool. Do you think I’ll let you escape!?”
The commander of the Dark Elf unit, who had been intercepting us, roared. Despite the imminent collapse of the underground cavern, they showed no signs of panic. They seemed driven by a deep-seated hatred for the Empire.
“Now is the time to make you remember our long-standing grudge!”
At the commander’s signal, Spell Traps set in the ground activated simultaneously, unleashing electric shocks at the feet of the Imperial Army. The soldiers’ legs went numb, halting their retreat.
“W, we can’t retreat like this!?”
This is also a hindrance for me. My feet are getting a little zapped.
“Such stalling is meaningless. Unique Magic: Black Moon Swallowing the Heavens (Ginnungagap)!”
I unleashed my trump card, my Unique Magic. The black hole I created in mid-air absorbed all the Magical Power from the Spell Traps, nullifying them completely.
“O, ooooooh! Is that Princess Diana’s Unique Magic!?”
“Princess Diana has rescued Princess Olivia!”
A great cheer erupted from the Imperial Army.
“Don’t misunderstand! It was Brother Luke who rescued Princess Olivia!”
As I ran, the floating black hole of [Black Moon Swallowing the Heavens] (Ginnungagap) followed me.
The Dark Elves were showering the Imperial Army with attack magic from holes they had made near the ceiling, but it was all being absorbed.
“P, Princess Diana, banzai!”
“She’s the Empire’s new hero!”
The morale of the struggling soldiers exploded.
“Damn it! Why is a Dark Elf princess siding with the Imperial Army!?”
“So, she was the Emperor’s dog after all…!”
In contrast, the Dark Elves were disheartened.
“Princess Diana, what about your brother!? What do you mean Prince Luke will stop the collapse!?”
Saint-Germain flew through the air using magic, keeping pace with me. He seemed confused and unable to grasp the situation.
“Brother is fighting…!”
“Diana-sama, no!”
As I opened my mouth, Princess Olivia tightened her grip on my neck.
“Mgh!”
For a moment, I couldn’t breathe, and I was about to get angry at what she was doing…
Brother Luke’s true power must be kept hidden.
That is Brother Luke’s wish, and I must not say unnecessary things.
Of course, I understand that, but the praise that Brother Luke should be receiving is being showered on me, and Brother Luke is being treated as incompetent… I can’t stand it anymore!
Brother Luke will be recognized as a legitimate prince for his achievement in rescuing Princess Olivia. Now that his abilities have been revealed, he shouldn’t be subjected to the unreasonable treatment of having his powers sealed by the Magic-Sealing Collar.
“My brother is fighting the enemy leader. And he will surely be victorious and return to my side!”
“Diana-sama, don’t tell this man any more…!”
“I, is that true…?”
Saint-Germain was shocked.
“It’s true!”
“Then, Princess Diana, I’ll leave Princess Olivia to you. I’m going to Prince Luke’s side!”
Saint-Germain hurriedly flew away.
Come to think of it, Brother Luke was branded as incompetent because of that man’s appraisal magic.
The day has finally come when he will realize that he was wrong.
“Fufufu, if Saint-Germain witnesses Brother Luke’s power, he will be blown away by his greatness!”