As Isaac thought, Amanda and the others didn't come to the house.
But there was also an ambush at home.
- It's Bridget.
"Take this."
Brigitte handed Isaac a handkerchief with a bandaged hand and a small embroidery.
She must have tried to send a handkerchief to Valentine's Day.
Isaac wept at her efforts.
"Mr. Bridget...."
"Isaac...."
They stare at each other for a while.
And Isaac took Bridget's hand.
"Surprisingly bold."
Brigitte blushed her cheeks, but Isaac took the bandage knot from her next hand.
Remove the bandage.
There was a beautiful hand with no scratches under the bandage.
Hey, what are you doing?
"No, because it is an elf, I thought it would be as easy to heal my injury. Also, I saw you learn embroidery from your mother, but you embroidered better, didn't you? I forgot to give you a handkerchief for Valentine's Day, and I was wrapping a bandage to mislead you into making it up in a hurry... that's not gonna happen, is it?
"Kh!?
Bridget turns away.
The reaction was telling the whole story.
"Isaac, stop!
Lisa stopped seeing the two of them.
"Bridget didn't do it on purpose. I just forgot a little bit. Don't blame him so much."
"No, no matter what you think, it's on purpose, right? If it's just a handkerchief, you're only trying to trick me when I'm wearing a bandage! Isn't it strange that you can blame me for what's happening?
"Kh!?
Lisa thought it was impossible to defend Bridget.
She turned away, too.
Seeing the reaction, Isaac is convinced.
(Told the customer that the customer noticed that the symptoms were faint. But I was convinced this time. They're in a cooperative relationship!
Lisa has been covering for Tiffany and Bridget before.
I thought it was because I had a long relationship, but there were other reasons.
--I 'm glad Isaac's First Lady chose Bridget or Tiffany.
I remember Lisa talking about that before.
That's why.
"Because I'm a friend," he said, putting so much effort into supporting them.
Isaac is shocked when he realizes that someone he trusts has betrayed him.
"In the first place, how many handkerchiefs have been sewn with embroidery in practice? Wouldn't it be nice if you didn't have to work like this?
Bridget had a happy look on her face.
At that time, I heard a little laugh.
Sounds like Mr. Bridget.
Tiffany was laughing.
She liked Bridget as never before.
But soon he returned to his sad expression.
--I wish my relationship with Charles hadn't changed.
If I thought so, I almost cried again.
"... in the meantime, listen to Tiffany's stupidity. Then I won't make fun of you today."
While leaving Tiffany with Lisa, Isaac remembered "I feel like something similar has happened before..."
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The next day, Amanda wasn't as well as usual.
Even her energetic girlfriend couldn't recover in a single day.
It seemed that Judith was the same, and she didn't come to lunch with us.
(This is fine.....)
Isaac...
"I was right to avoid it thoroughly on Valentine's Day."
- I was convinced.
It is painful to have to flirt with someone who is favorable to me.
But now they're going to start looking for a new opponent.
"That's better for their lives," Isaac said, without apologizing.
In this situation, it was Loretta who was smiling.
I don't know why, but Amanda and Judith escaped Isaac.
In just one day, powerful rivals disappeared.
She was able to make room in her mind and suddenly kept a modest distance without imitating Isaac.
It was a peaceful day for Isaac.
--But there was only one day of peace.
Amanda, who was told by Tiffany that she didn't confess and she wasn't engaged, was again actively approaching Isaac.
Moreover, the graduation ceremony is near, and desperation is different.
Their appeal to recover what they had escaped for Valentine's Day was also powerful.
During the break, Isaac thanked his friends for their help.
Because of their noble sacrifices, they ran away from Amanda and the others.
At this point, Isaac learns the astonishing facts.
--Isaac wasn't so popular.
This is Lucas' information.
Amanda in third grade and Loretta in second grade were putting pressure on other girls to "stay away from Isaac."
That's why the last Valentine's Day of the Student was attacked by a first-year girl student who wasn't in full control.
However, there is still only one person, so their leadership is quite good.
By the way, the most popular one was Kai.
Unlike Isaac, the second daughter of the Baron's family and the third woman were highly regarded personnel.
Fred is next.
Unlike other men, he has no fiancée.
It would have been nice if I hadn't seen him treat him badly.
Unlike Isaac, there were no powerful rivals like Amanda.
In the meantime, there were a lot of people to challenge.
Michael was surprisingly popular among men.
Unlike Charles and Damien, he is the illegitimate son of a territorial Earl.
Something dangerous. "Wanchang, maybe? The expectation is that the parents were letting them storm.
Among Isaac's friends, Raymond's parents held the position of Vicomte, but his popularity was also low.
It was by my fiancée, Abigail.
She used her friendship at the Department of Family Sciences to put pressure on her surroundings to "not allow women to approach Raymond."
Though somewhat monopolistic, it is also to avoid abuse of the position of "Isaac's friend".
It was Raymond's move to become her.
Paul and Lucas were not popular because their parents were not substitutes.
Without a high income, the attractiveness of targeting the Second and Third Ladies' seats seems to be diminishing.
In that case, it would have been better to target the first lady of so many male students.
It seems that personal charm alone cannot help it.
However, Jason is the only exception to popularity.
Normally, I didn't give him a handkerchief casually, even if he was aiming for the side room.
Royal engagement does not depend on Valentine's Day.
Unlike fairy tales, they were read the air.
Isaac and the others thrive on Valentine's Day.
Because while I was talking to my friends, I couldn't think through Amanda's offensive.
But I can't take it that slow.
New problems were approaching Isaac.
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A few days after Valentine's Day.
In the home room on the way home.
"Isaac. There's a message from home saying they want you to come straight home today because they're visiting."
Neil, his boss, sends Isaac a message.
"Thank you."
"I'd like to say thank you. I conveyed a message from Count Sanders to Lord Enfield. This will make other teachers proud. Just tell them you can't talk about the contents in confidence."
Neil talks pleasantly.
I thought I was in trouble because of the pistol's sudden retirement, but eventually I was glad to be in charge.
And Isaac sticks his neck into the rubbing, but he's not the main cause of the commotion.
Compared to Michael's job title, it was enough to say, "I'm really glad I'm in this class."
"There are only a few student lives left. Don't take off your frame at the end."
Lastly, remind all students to tighten their home room.
The quiet students bothered to make noise.
I'm talking about what to do now.
Amanda, who was next to Isaac, also opened her mouth anxiously.
"Guests are probably dwarf girls...."
She's worried about...
"Elves were trying to get married to Isaac, so it's no wonder Dwarves thought about it."
---That's what it was.
Isaac knows what she thinks, so she laughs and answers.
"No, it's not. Dwarves place more weight on technology than on blood connections. I'm not sending any candidate for fiancée right now."
Well, I'm glad I did.
Amanda looks relieved.
Isaac said, "If I'd told you about Dwarf's fiancée, I'd have had her killed for the time being." I realized that I had done a waste.
"Probably Mr. Felix. I was told I'd be back soon."
"Ah, they were sending me out to solicit.... aren't you coming back soon?
Kai got mixed up in the conversation.
His doubts are also valid.
But I've heard the early reason.
"That's what bothers me, but thanks to my allies, it went smoothly. The Count Ford family would have a big face, and maybe someone who took care of them from the past helped."
Well, that's convincing. Please introduce me when you have settled down. I want to talk about General Leo, too... "
He seems to care about General Leo, who inspired his name.
Indeed, Felix would know exactly who he was.
But Isaac was worried.
"Are you sure? Regardless of what kind of general he was, shouldn't we ask him about his personal life?
Doesn't Khai care?
"I don't mind. I don't want it to end just by accident taking over a famous general. I want to know what I can do to move on."
But you didn't have to worry.
He thinks like him and tries to move on.
Then you don't have to stop.
You can comfort him when he's depressed.
"Okay. I'll be busy with reports and afterwork for a while, but I'll be ready to talk."
"Thanks."
(Speaking of which, Fred too... (Well, look.)
Fred also wanted to see Felix, but Isaac thought it would be troublesome if he met him.
Well, let's go home today.
Isaac finally said, "Tomorrow again."
Kai, who was left in the classroom, turned to Amanda and said, "I was interrupting the conversation with Isaac," and asked Lucas to "help me."
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Returning to the Mansion, an apprentice secretary was waiting in the entrance hall.
Not only him, but also Irvin and Hakim, so I guess they were waiting for Isaac to come home to report it lightly.
"Hey, good work. It wasn't Mr. Felix. Thank you for taking care of Felix's escort. Is there a problem warm?
Ask Irving first.
Nevertheless, I don't think there was a problem.
If so, their escort would be wounded.
"There was no escort mission. It's just a political problem....."
Irvin turns to the secretary apprenticeship.
The political problem would be that he has a report from the secretary, not the knight.
Isaac nods and asks for his report.
"Lord Felix's solicitation is still a source of dissatisfaction for the Rockwell Kingdom. We are accompanied by protesters from the Kingdom of Rockwell and clarifiers from the Household of Buick."
"Regardless of the protest, is the envoy of the clarification with you?
"Yes"
The protesters were within expectations, but I didn't expect them to even come out.
Apparently, the harassment of the Buick Marquis was too effective.
Isaac knows better than anyone that it's just a lie.
Even if it's explained, I'm just having trouble responding.
(Listen appropriately with a serious face)
Though I think it is troublesome, there is no problem with that.
Rather, I decided to think positively about how effective it was.
"Well, let's think about the response. Was there a problem with the commanders you solicited?
"Those who have strong resentment against the Kingdom of Lead and are unlikely to succeed with their surroundings were dropped in the interview. Regarding combat technology, Irvin and the others checked his arms... Felix said he had gathered the people you wanted, but it was difficult for us to judge the force's ability to command it, and we await your decision."
"I can't let you move Rockwell soldiers to see how powerful they are."
There is no problem with personal courage.
And Isaac thought there would be no problem with his command.
Even if we pull out people who aren't Roku, we're just lowering Felix's reputation.
It would be fatal for him to live in the Reid Kingdom.
They were supposed to be gathering talent that was impeccable in terms of ability.
"But was it really good? Lord Felix said it was what you wanted."
"Your husband is home."
The secretary apprentice was about to say something, but it was obscured by the servant's words.
"Grandpa?
Isaac twisted his neck.
It's still early to go home.
I was expecting an apostle of protest.
You can't come back in a hurry.
You're back to spend time with the messengers.
The messenger may be irritated by the tiredness of his long journey.
I don't think he'd like to be exposed to the emotional blame of the first day of the protest.
It seemed natural for Isaac to think so.
Just in the entrance hall, Isaac greets his grandfather with everyone.
---and soon you realize it was a mistake.
My grandfather, who got off the carriage, didn't look well.
"Isaac, did you hear what I said?
"I was just getting a report. Looks like the protesters went there."
"Oh, yeah."
In contrast to him, Isaac shrugs his shoulders and shows a spare expression.
"But you can't help it. My grandfather is the head of the Marquis of Welrod and the Minister for Foreign Affairs."
"How dare you go so far as other personnel... You're the one who's in trouble."
Morgan exhaled tirelessly.
"But it doesn't change that we have to ask Felix about the facts. We need to see how truthful the envoy's protest is."
"That's right. Let's go and ask."
Isaac agrees with Morgan and turns his attention to Irving and the others.
"Thank you very much. Travel allowance, etc., will be paid at a later date. You can back off."
"I haven't reported anything yet....."
"It's okay, it's okay. I'll ask Felix about the rest, so get some rest today."
Isaac felt like he understood the secretary apprenticeship.
--I don't want to lose to newcomers who show up later.
--That's why he wants to report it from his own mouth.
But that's it.
There is no problem listening to a brief report, but there is no time to listen to a detailed report.
As for "guests," it seems that there are a number of potential commanders with them besides Felix.
I don't want people to think of me as a loose man in time from my first meeting.
For this reason, Isaac handed over the bag to his servant and decided to greet him first without changing clothes.
Go to the reception room with Morgan.
Knock before the servant opens the door and inform Isaac and Morgan of their arrival.
There were several signs of movement in the room.
He must have stood up to welcome Isaac and the others.
Randolph said, "Please," so the servant opens the door.
--Some of them were waiting for unexpected people.
(Er... Who is it...?)
I forgot my name, but I remember my face.
Isaac tried to send the marshal's scepter to set a gauge for the distance.
He stood side by side with Felix, and behind him stood men with many tough faces.
Probably him or Felix's men.
"General... army..."
"No, Marshal Dodge."
Denying Isaac's murmur, Morgan's body bends.
Immediately Isaac and his servant hugged him and took him to his seat.
Marshal!? Why? Ah, Marshal Ford is gone, so I'm taking over... What, but the protesters carry their feet straight to the marshal? No, but the protesters went to my grandfather... What the hell is going on?
Isaac regrets not receiving a detailed report.
The word "international problem" comes to mind.
I was terrified that my grandfather's reaction might have shaken the rebellion plan.