The Evil Queen’s Beautiful Principles

"Oh no... I didn't know Luceria's magic didn't work."

Tommy appeared as soon as the Marquises of Slade left.

The room is already paid for, and Tommy and I are alone.

No one knows that he is in this room because he is not entering the room in a real way.

"It's probably a side magic called Arvin."

"... the Marquis de Slade himself?

"No. I've heard his voice once in the past."

"I also confirm that there is no one in the Marquis de Slade's room.... if so, it means there's only Aruban left."

"What a mess...!

I stung my teeth by accident.

"I wondered why Alban, who is not a member of the clan, was always acting together... but I'm convinced. The Marquis was supposed to be close, but he would be completely escorted."

"Oh, no one is more helpful as a guardian than someone who can prevent magic."

"By the way, how likely is Marquis Slade to know your magic?

"I can't say no... but it's infinitely low. There are few who know my magic and are alive."

All I know about my magic is my dead parents, Alicia, who lost her memory, and the Marquis, who knew under the mask.

Otherwise, I erased all my memories in the "heartbeat."

The Marquis would not have shared this information with the Stone and the other five Marquises.

If the information comes out, only a limited number of people will know that he leaked it immediately.

"Well... Either way, we have to do something about Arban in order to attack the Marquis Slade."

"That's right...."

"Well, the Marquis of Slade will begin its investigation soon... so we can't say anything about it, so think of a slow countermeasure."

"Eh, why can't you tell me?

"... your physical condition is not perfect, right?

To my answer, Tommy somehow exhaled.

"... I'm a token of Master Luxeria. If you care about your token's health, you won't be able to move forward."

"Nevertheless, it's the Marquis de Slade. I can only ask the best of you."

At that moment, I heard a knock on the door.

At the same time, Tommy disappears without a sound.

"Excuse me.... oh, isn't Tommy here?

It was Gilbert who came in.

"I'm here. Even so, you knew I was here."

"After my meeting with Marquis Slade, I heard that Luxeria had been paid, so I wondered if Tommy had anything to say."

"Oh... is that so?"

"I just wanted you and Tommy to check something out, so I thought I'd give you two a moment when we're done talking."

As a matter of fact, Tommy and Gilbert don't face each other as close as I am.

Once on duty, Tommy could be gone for days... or weeks, so it didn't suit Gilbert, who was on a busy schedule like this.

In other words, this is a rare opportunity for both of us to be together.

"Well... then, report it. This story came to a close."

Well, thank you.

Gilbert's report was HR within the Royal Palace.

There are two main factions in the palace.

One is the breathing of the Five Marquises.

And the other one has nothing to do with those houses.

A more detailed classification can be divided into those who have passed the exam or are related to the Kikkake who work in the palace within each faction.

Gilbert's explanation was to briefly recapitulate the personnel of the palace on the assumption that the five Marquises would collapse.

"What are the criteria for this solemn list?

The documents Gilbert gave me... were lined up with names, and I shaken them and asked.

Even those who are breathtaking in the five Marquises and who have taken up positions due to them are relentlessly on the list, so let's ask them how serious they are.

"Simply wrongdoers."

"Isn't that a lot?

"It's a stack.... there have been many times in the past when I had to stop pursuing the words that I liked so much in the name of the Five Marquises."

"Is that so...."

I exhaled a lot.

In the center of the palace, I wondered if so much injustice had passed, but I was stunned and could only breathe.

While I was looking at his name, Gilbert was checking Tommy's information for errors.

Tommy answers the question without getting stuck.

Tommy remembers it well... and he looked at the question like someone else.

"... that's all for reporting."

"Okay. What would be the impact on national politics if we solemnly cleared these people?

"Not at all, but we can keep it to a minimum. In the past, we have identified the personnel necessary to continue the minimum daily work in each ministry, so we plan to assign personnel to those departments after the solemnity."

"I hope so.... do you have the same sort of arrangement for the territory officials?

"Yes, of course. The first draft to be solemnized has been completed."

"Boulder, it's Gilbert.... then there is no problem. Report back later."

"I understand.... oh, look at the timing and meet Alicia and Freesia. They were rubbing their minds."

"Ah... they seem to be more worried than they were in the morning."

"Maybe it's about the tea party in five days."

"Hmm? Tea party...."

To be honest, I completely forgot about the tea party.

I scratched the depths of my memory and finally remembered it.

"... by the way, did you call the Marquis ladies at the tea party?"

If you forget it doesn't matter... if you try it now, you can use it.

When I thought about it, the edge of my mouth rose naturally.

"No way, Luceria.... you're going to attack from your daughter?

Tommy, who had accurately read the intent of my smile, asked.

"Ah... it's fairly hopeless, but it's better than never. Tommy freezes all investigations and strives to recover until the tea party is over."

"I will rest with my heart."

"... well, if Gilbert's report goes any further, I'd like to move on to the final confirmation of the tea party."

In my words, they say "no problem" at the same time.

"Okay.... both of you, please continue to say hello"

I was afraid.

So I headed for Alicia and Freesia.

"Luceria, I've been expecting you. I would appreciate a final confirmation of the decoration of the tea ceremony venue."

As soon as I got back, Freesia told me.

"More than that, Master Luxeria! Are you okay for lunch? You had to meet someone you didn't like, right?

"Hey, Alicia! What is such a thing? Tomorrow's tea party is an important demonstration of Luxeria's authority. And it would be rude to ask such a thing."

Laughing at the interaction between the two.

"Fufufu, Alicia. Thank you for your concern. Thanks to you two for dressing up, I did my best. I'll talk to you later, so why don't we set up a tea party with Freesia now?"

And we started the next battle.