Ascendance of a Bookworm

"Did Brunhilde put you in touch?

I haven't contacted you about finishing your civic course exam yet, but I don't know why the Tea Party invitation is coming. Brunhilde exhaled gently at me instantly.

"There seems to be a rumor among the teachers that Rosemayne was able to finish her lecture early."

"... the teachers are sharing more information than expected"

"Rosemaine, the creator of several important collaborative studies, is the focus of attention among teachers."

They're intrigued and waiting to see when the hell joint research can start, how it starts, and who gets involved. And they say it's only natural that that information flows from the central dorm supervisors to the royal Eglantine.

"I think Master Eglantine is hosting a tea party for book lovers to bring together library officials. It's difficult to call both the clerks unless they have more library users, so they want to hold them as soon as possible."

I guess attracting librarians means the administrator wants to talk about turning into Hannelore. It is essentially a call from the royal family, although it is in the shape of a tea party.

"In which way will it be held?

"They say it's Dr. Eglantine's outhouse. You won't be using the library office to host the royal family, and given the number of participants, I don't think you'll be able to get into the library office."

Brunhilde smiles bitterly, "Besides, it's about Rosemayne thinking about having a tea party in the library office," and tells me who's planning to attend.

"First, the secretary, Dr. Solange, Dr. Altancia, then the librarian, Lady Rosemaine, Lady Hannelore, Prince Hildebrandt, and the organizers, Lady Eglantine and Prince Anastasius," he said.

Given that there are three royalties and each one comes with its own proximity, I certainly don't think I can make tea in the library office.

... There are many times when we talk about changing the administrators of Schwartz and others.

"And is there also Prince Anastasius? You're too busy to be in the House of Lords, and Prince Hildebrandt is supposed to be here when he says he's pre-school, right?

Is it because of the strong impression that you intruded into the music teachers' tea party that makes you think it's like an Averibe surrounding Eglantine?

... I'm married even if I'm not so stuck with Master Eglantine, dunno! I wish I had set it up.

However, according to Dr. Hillsur's story, it would be better to say thank you because Anastasius seems to have advised me on my joint research with Dunkelferger. Though I think you should say thank you, I can't even contain the mind that I find troublesome.

"Master Hannelore seems to be invited, and if it's a royally sponsored tea party, you can't be absent."

He also seemed anxious when he was explaining the situation to Eglantine. You can't leave Hannelore alone, who has had unexpected shifts due to a lack of contact. Even so, I get depressed by calls from royalty that I thought were as close as possible. Brunhilde laughed small as she dropped her shoulders and sighed.

"Don't look so depressed, Master Rosemaine. Prince Anastasius will be loaning books from the Royal Palace Library for a tea party for book lovers."

... Royal Palace Library books!? Shit, that was awkward!

Together my fingers, I looked up to Brunhilde. Maybe I'm confident you're smiling the best of the day.

"Prince Anastasius is just Mr. and Mrs. Eglantine, isn't he? I think you're great!

"Master Rosemaine is more than willing to be a positive participant. Which books will Lady Rosemaine prepare? You're also promising to lend it to me, aren't you?

"Is it still your mother's love story? Mr. Eglantine has shown interest."

Whether it's a call from the royal family, tension rises if you think you owe books. Next to Brunhilde, who is too excited to fall down at the royal tea party, I began my selection book and the escort knights began discussing who would accompany them.

Reporting to Aerenfest that a royal invitation had come to the Tea Party, it soon became a tea party day for book lovers while they went to the lab in Hillsur, deciding on treats and books to take. Tea in the afternoon is often given to 5 bells, but is designated to come to 4 and a half bells.

Through a hallway that was quieter because it was time for the lecture to begin, I headed to the outhouse of Eglantine.

"I've been waiting for you, Master Rosemaine"

I should have come to Eglantine's detachment, but with Anastasius' leading side-service Osvin welcoming me, I really realized that the two of them were married.

There are only Anastasius and Eglantine and their proximity in the room that was put through, and there is no appearance of the other participants. Apparently they haven't arrived yet.

Exchange a long greeting, and I turn my gaze to the entrance and exit. I can't see the others after the greeting. I looked around the room with uncomfortable thoughts as I watched the side servants exchange the treats and books they brought.

"... I see you've come too soon."

"No, I just called early because I needed to talk to them"

Anastasius tells me to take a seat and sit down. I have a bad feeling it's just a story from the royal family. I hope I didn't have to ask, but I guess that's not how it works. One deep breath and I laughed nicely.

"What is it that you're telling me?

"That's a lot of flashy movement."

... Have you ever moved flashly? Thanks to less magic compression here lately, we have also been able to control magic...

With a glimpse, I think back to the actions that apply when I move desperately and flashly. Anastasius' source is Eglantine. Then it must be about when I got involved with Eglantine.

"... ah! You're talking about when you glowed the demon stone with your dedication dance archery, aren't you?

I do think that was a little flashy behavior. Anastasius caught his cheek when I accidentally struck Pong when I finally hit the thought of the event.

"No. It's about doing joint research with the three territories of Dunkelferger, Drevanhell and Arlensbach. Let me hear Aerenfest's views on the flashy move."

"Huh? I have trouble even if you say collaborative research is a flashy move. I couldn't say no to Aerenfest."

Eglantine smiled softly at my words.

"Dear Rosemaine, may I ask why you couldn't say no?

"Yes, Dunkelferger is an instruction from Prince Anastasius, and I accepted the invitation from the Grand Territory Drevanhell because it was difficult to say no in the order of the territory, and this one was of great interest"

"What about Arlensbach?

Asked Anastasius, I am stuck in words for a moment.

"The joint study with Arlensbach was based on the passing of my civilian course."

"What do you mean?

"You know I'm being seen by Dr. Fraurelm, don't you? Civilian courses are more disruptive than being tested individually."

Well, and Eglantine opens her eyes lightly, outraged that Anastasius "has not received any such reports".

"But there's nothing particularly wrong with that. Because I ended up in exchange for collaborative research. We'll talk to you next year when they're about to do something. As far as I'm concerned, I was originally going to do a study of magic equipment in the library, so I don't mind. … and didn't you promise Prince Anastasius"

In my words Eglantine said, "What promises have you made?" Tilting his neck, Anastasius said, "Have you ever made a promise to him?," he narrowed his eyes to explore his memory.

"You promised to do some amazing research in the next territorial rivalry, right?... I'm surprised while I'm talking about myself because I didn't think this was going to happen, but Prince Anastasius was surprised too?

Explaining the content of the promise, Anastasius held his head down, turning into a bitter face as if he had taken Ferdinand's medicine.

"... oh, I'm so surprised my head hurts just thinking"

"That's good. Don't break your promise to the royal family."

Heh heh heh. When I laughed, Eglantine also said, "I can't believe Lady Rosemaine and Lady Anastasius had made such promises. You're close," chuckled Couscous.

"We're not friends. I just said get some valuable research from outside of Hirschühl."

Anastasius stared at me with a snort of hum. I know the word "you're good friends" comes out of Eglantine's mouth and you're obstinate, but you have trouble staring at me.

"So, Aerenfest seems to do collaborative research with the three great territories, but you don't plan to do collaborative research with Classenburg?

To Anastasius' question I turned my gaze to Eglantine from Classenburg. Given the balance, it might be better to do a joint study with Classenburg as well. But to be honest, I'm all over it.

"Unlike Drevanhel, Classenburg has not invited us, and there is nothing we need to study jointly, like Dunkelferger. Besides, I don't have any particular plans because there's nothing like Earlensbach that I was originally researching together. I'm sure this isn't something to say to the royal family, but there's also a reason why there's no more civilian apprenticeships for research."

Not that there are no civilian apprenticeships at all, but not so many have the grades and magic of practical skills that can be studied in collaboration with the Great Territories.

"I see..."

Anastasius nodded small. Please take care not to have an offer from Classenburg by stating the reason for the blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah.

"I roughly understood Aerenfest's thinking with regard to collaborative research. If you are going to have three studies going on simultaneously, you should be careful not to fail. High-value research is easy to take away. Think they're always after you."

Although I tried to snort with a strange face because of the advice, I don't think anyone wants to take away the research.

First of all, it makes no sense if the action of praying to the gods is not accompanied, even if the study of the relationship between prayer and consecration is taken away. What matters is what you do.

Next, this one doesn't hurt at all, no matter how much research is taken away from adding value to Aerenfest specialties. If you can turn Drevanhel to your enemies and even study it, it is rather a level where you will look forward to presenting the results of your research.

And I don't think anyone wants to do the research that reproduces library magic equipment with Rymund's provincial magic because its contribution to the center is clearly lower than anything else. Assuming that one is overflowing with enthusiasm to dive through Ferdinand's rigorous sorting to become a disciple and study together to create a better library, I welcome both hands wide open.

... It just feels disappointing to take it away with all your effort, doesn't it?

When I think so, Anastasius coughs up and says, "Are you listening?" and gazed at me. I've already learned to be angry when I honestly answer "I didn't listen" here. I laughed nicely without saying anything.

"It's about their blessings.... who gave the blessing at our graduation?

"... hey, what are you talking about..."

Sudden conversion of topics, moreover, my heart jumped on a topic that was very unwelcome to me. Anastasius opens his mouth with a beautiful smile in vain as he looks at me.

"Thanks to the blessings that came down from nowhere at the same time as admission, we came up with the opinion that the next king deserves me or Eglantine, but you know what?

"Ugh..."

It's a word I'm perfectly sure of. Anastasius explained to me how many ripples my blessing had spread in the center, even while I was worried about whether to cut off the wrinkles as they were.

"Once the proximities who were supposed to have given me up on the throne were thrilled to say that I was the one who deserved the next king, and the proximities on my brother's side breathed back that Eglantine should still be the queen of the next king, and the proclamation that he had withdrawn was useless. My father, my brother, and I broke bones to put that away."

When I can describe how there was a great disturbance in the royal family, I, as the culprit, have no place for myself and I want to escape from this place. Of course, there's no way I can do that.

Anastasius accidentally became a serious face as he saw me grated inside.

"Therefore, I want him to be the head of the temple at the next Lords' meeting between his brother and Adolphine's star knot ceremony."

"Huh?"

"I beg you, Master Rosemaine. I want you to give a real blessing to the next king and his queen."

Are you good at giving blessings so much that you drool out a song's worth of blessings with your musical skills? And Anastasius saith unto me, I dwell on the answer. They say stay as close as possible to the royal family, and I don't want to do provocative acts that smash the face of the temple head of the central temple. At the same time, however, they say, "Do not defy the royalty." It's very difficult to figure out what to do.

"... is that a royal fate?

"No, it's a personal favor from me. I want to ask you to bless my brother so that he can't complain about his surroundings becoming the next king. Even if he's decided to be the next king, he's in a difficult position.... you know why?

...... because there is no gluthris height.

The answer immediately came to mind. But I don't know if I can mouth this. I could see Gray's eyes of Anastasius exploring my condition, and my throat was tingling.

"He was assaulted in last year's territorial rivalry. Would you have heard what they were saying at that time?

"A false king without a gluthrithheit," I heard.

Anastasius nodded slowly at my answer.

"Oh, yeah. The coup d 'état began with the murder of a second prince who inherited the Gluthris Haight and at the same time lost the Gluthris Haight. As well as the second prince's detachment and the place where he was murdered, he searched for various places leading up to the royal palace and the main aristocratic hall where he interacted with the second prince, but did not find the gluthris height. I haven't found it yet. Therefore, your father is a king without a glutrisheit."

I nodded slowly to show that I was listening. But I don't know why this story started. I feel like they're talking about something pretty deep. I don't feel like I'm slowly being brought into depth.

"Without Gluthrithheit, even if you are a king, you cannot use magic to take care of your country, and even if you just keep pouring magic into it, you can only maintain your previous state. But Jürgenschmidt will not be made unless someone pours magic all over the country as king. Father has been pouring magic like a personal gift since he became king.... My brother and I are the same."

like Aub, who must rule the territory without the magic of the foundation, I hear. Having received a lecture from the Lordship Candidate, I can see how difficult that is.

"Do you have any idea how many people were passionate about the blessings that came down in that situation?

I will draw my lips and tie them together.

"When there was another dispute over Eglantine, my brother said that he had already decided to marry me and Eglantine, and he stopped and celebrated my side. So I at least want to reduce the noise around my brother. I want you to bless me with a star knot ritual from the Virgin of Aerenfest, who has gained so much protection from the gods."

The feeling of thinking of Anastasius' family comes to my chest. If the troubles that have happened are due to my blessings, I think we need to take responsibility. And one more thing. There is also the bottom line that we can see the star knot ritual between Ferdinand and Dietrinde as well.

"Ask permission from Aub Aerenfest and the King. For my own safety, if you will allow me to place my escort knight on the stage on an exceptional basis, I know that I would like to take it from Prince Anastasius, who thinks of your brother."

"... thank you"

Anastasius exhaled in a ho. Eglantine is smiling really happy next door too.

There, Osvin came to inform the visitors. I hear Hannelore has arrived.

"Though I didn't know, I am truly sorry..."

"No need for an apology, Hannelore."

As soon as he finished his greeting, Anastasius blocked Hannelore's words, which began to state his apology.

"What Eglantine would have said? It is the responsibility of the library that has not been contacted. I am also that perception."

Hannelore strokes her chest down like a ho.

"Instead, we're going to have this tea party because we need the librarians to help us."

"Cooperation, is it?

Hannelore is circling her eyes. If you come out here thinking you'll be scolded, you'll be asked to help. You'd be surprised.

... I get it, I get it. A favor from royalty is bad for the heart, isn't it?

With that in mind, the book to which my gaze turns is the one Hannelore is sending to the civilian apprentices. Dunkelferger's big, thick book is being carried.

... What kind of book is it this time? Fun.

"Rosemaine, you look like someone else, but I'm gonna need your help."

"Huh? But... I, Dr. Solange, have told me to stay away from the library until Schwartz and his administrator stabilize at Dr. Altancia."

"It's not about Schwartz and the others."

After Anastasius said so, he looked down at me and laughed furiously.

"I'm having the books carried from the Royal Palace Library to please the librarians who love books to work with me. I want you to cooperate."

"I'll take care of it! We will work with you as best we can!

Don't refuse the royal request, I smiled and agreed with pleasure. Hannelore also nods, "If it were a request from the royal family".

"What should I do?

"It's about the unopened library that Hildebrandt brought home. You know how important information is to the royal family?

We have just been talked about the harm of not having a gluthris height. I can see how much the royal family wants Gluthris Height. It was understandable that I would feel like grabbing straw, even in the kind of rumours that were spreading in the House of Lords.

... I told you I would cooperate as much as I could. Me, maybe sooner!?

I cannot escape if it is an order from the royal family, whether sooner or not, but I held my head by accident.