After the cultural festival, students' awareness was directed to the final exam.
While most of them were studying for the exam, a few of them - Fred - talked to Isaac with a breathtaking attitude.
"I was angry at my father for doing something on his own, but I couldn't explain it because he was angry with me with a great sword screen. Thank you for explaining. It's my best friend I should have. Thank you."
Fred grabbed his shoulders, but Isaac couldn't help it.
He's more likely to be an enemy than Nicole.
Even if it's too familiar, it's hard to do as Isaac because one day you'll have to defeat it.
However, it sounds bad to treat someone who is thanking you badly.
This was a scene where adults were required to deal with it.
"Not for Fred. Someone is in trouble with your sudden behavior, so I just did it to help him. Never mind."
Don't let it bother you when you say you did it for Jason or Nicole.
Actually, I did it for these two, not Fred.
But Fred didn't take it.
He smiles fufufu.
"I know. That's what you call a tundelle, right? Damn it... you'd better be more honest."
No, no...
"But it doesn't matter. Not being honest has just begun. I know what's good about you is different. You can stay as you are."
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Isaac couldn't say anything stunned at Fred's one-sided attitude of "I know."
I've just started talking, but I'm tired all at once.
I just wanted to cut to the chase, but I changed the subject to you because I was worried about something.
"Speaking of which, why did you take a knight's oath there? Isn't it nice to be away from people?
"That's... I don't really understand either. I felt like I had to do it there, and when I noticed it, I acted."
"Impulsive behavior is bad. We need to think and act."
"I know. I know, but... my body moved. I felt like I had to do it."
Is it embarrassing that Fred also took bold action? Her cheeks are a little red.
"Nicole, you're not as strong as me, are you? I never knew why such a poor woman was desperately trying to get stronger. But when I remembered one thing about Mark, I was convinced. Because he's so beautiful, he must have felt danger before. I think I entered the War Tech Department to protect myself...."
He grieves as if he were about Nicole.
And then Isaac thought, "No, I think it's for you or Damien."
"So when I took her hand, I thought, 'You were waving your sword with such a thin arm,' and I followed her. When I noticed, I was kneeling down and mouthing my hands. I hope you didn't reject me... Looking back at my actions again, I'm ashamed."
Fred laughs brightly as he tries to blow the shame away.
Even though he was ashamed, he had no regrets.
"Someone who protects you will be more powerful. Go for the mightiest knight."
"Oh, of course. Thank you!"
Isaac nodded forcefully and gave him a word of support.
Fred honestly rejoiced, took Isaac's hand, shook it, and then returned to his classroom.
Yes, this is Isaac's classroom.
--Other people deserved it.
"Aiming for the strongest is a good thing... right?
"Yeah, well, if you're a knight...."
Lucas and Kai looked at Fred's back with some ridiculous expression.
Fred's words aren't a problem because he's aiming for a knight.
However, given his position by birth, his words were impossible.
"As a girl, I'd be glad to hear that... Temporarily, right? I'm glad I'm not engaged to Fred."
--As a legacy of the Marquis, there is no shallow behavior that can be considered.
The others strongly agreed with Amanda's words.
If you think favourably about Fred...
"A loyal man willing to serve as a sword and shield to protect Jason."
I don't have to say that.
But it's on words.
You are the legitimate son of the Marquis, so you should use people to hone your defenses for the royal family.
You really don't have to protect Jason as a knight.
It is a type that I do not want to have as a superior, even if I have a favor with people.
I had no choice but to be a general rather than a knight.
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Thanks to the knowledge I learned in my previous life, Isaac survived the final exam without compromising it, but he soon faced the problem.
- It's the anniversary of the agreement.
Especially this year is a milestone year for Jason to graduate from college, with many celebratory messengers coming from elves and dwarves.
Isaac, who is allowed not to attend official events, cannot simply ignore them.
When you attend a party, you will naturally face many nobles and have to greet them.
You have to remember the face of someone you don't normally see.
If you're an old man, you'll be deluded by "a lot of things I've forgotten lately," but you can't use it on young Isaac.
I can count on Norman's support, but I think it would be nice if he remembered his face.
It was important for popularity to know how much it could do on its own.
--But Isaac faces more difficult problems.
I'll take my fiancée Lisa to the party.
She was the problem.
She's my fiancée, so I'll put my arms together in an escort.
Then, of course, her chest touches Isaac's arm!
Isaac's consciousness focuses on his arms, distracting him from his surroundings.
The feeling of joy and trouble occurred in Isaac at a ratio of 9: 1.
I acted with my family, but I couldn't stop concentrating on my chest.
But when I said hello, I took my arms off, so there was no problem.
Isaac greets Elias, feeling a little lacking.
After greeting Elias, Isaac is on the side where he greets him.
Greetings to Marquis Warwick and Marquis Wilmente took place without any problems.
The real problem arose with the greeting with the Marquis of Windsor.
When I finished my greeting with the Marquis of Windsor and tried to greet Theodore, I noticed his anomaly.
My nose is rough and my eyes are bloody.
It is not normal.
Fearing what would happen, he tried to take off his gloves.
(What?)
Everyone would have thought the same thing about Isaac.
But he can't move even if he feels intuitively about what he's trying to do.
In the meantime, it was Randolph who reacted immediately.
He takes Theodore's hand and shakes it.
Naturally, you can't take off your gloves if you shake hands.
Theodore stopped moving.
"It's been a tough time. But Isaac doesn't do anything meaningless. You may want to ask a lot of questions right away, but please wait until we talk again later. I've heard a rough story, but I haven't heard the details. We both know the situation. I can't wait to hear more about it."
"Ah, ahh... that's right."
After shaking hands with Randolph, Theodore grabbed his arm.
Loose air flows from the faces of the Marquises of Welrod and Windsor.
At this time, Theodore...
"That's Martial Arts Randolph. I'm invincible."
---I thought it was.
"I shouldn't have left you busy at the New Year's Eve. That's my mistake. I'm sorry, sir. Listen to me and I think you can solve the misunderstanding, but it's not an easy thing to talk about, so I'll talk to you later."
My courageous actions were stopped, so I guess I broke my heart.
Theodore nodded honestly at Isaac's words.
I thought it would settle down once, but Randolph put his hand on Isaac's shoulder.
"It's good to think about when to talk, but people's minds can't be moved just by rushing. I need to think about what they think and explain."
"Yeah, that's right. Even though I seem busy, I should have made time and talked to you earlier."
Isaac listens honestly to his father.
Admitting mistakes also aimed to lower Theodore's drinking, and my father was right.
In the meantime, Isaac shook hands as a settlement to Theodore.
--I want to make up with my future stepfather.
Theodore took Isaac's hand.
A brief settlement has been reached and we return to the flow of greetings from nobles.
At the end of the street greeting, Marquis Windsor invited me to a private room to soothe my thirst with juice.
Leaving Lisa to her mother, Isaac leaves the party room with the Marquis of Windsor.
Because secret politics is the natural world, no one saw or blamed it.
Keep the secretary waiting as a guard outside the room, and the two enter the room.
It was the Marquis of Windsor who opened his mouth first.
"I'm sorry. Theodore's actions were unexpected."
"I guess. I was surprised, too."
Theodore must have retaliated against Isaac for saying that Marquis Windsor was a man who could have assassinated his youngest daughter.
I think he intended to throw gloves and apply for a duel.
This was completely unexpected to Isaac.
When I discovered Count Glenville's betrayal...
I'm Pamela's father.
I'm on your side.
--I don't think a man who was afraid of Isaac would take any action.
The Marquis of Windsor seemed to have done the same, and I don't think he did.
"To be honest, I thought he was a man who looked at his surroundings with his in-laws. He despised me for being his future stepfather."
"Regardless of your stepfather, Theodore's behavior is not wrong. You treated me like an assassin in front of Your Majesty."
The Marquis de Windsor did not admit to calling Theodore his "stepfather," but he did admit to his actions.
I'm sure he still cares about his face.
"But you were thinking, right?
Yeah, I was thinking about it.
In response to Isaac's query, the Marquis de Windsor answered without fear.
Isaac was stunned by that attitude.
"The life of a baroness brings all kinds of problems together. There's no way we're not going to use assassination."
"I'm sure you think so. I can't fit in."
"Much lives will be lost if there is a rebellion. And the attitude of the Emperor Wilmainte. Wasn't it true that you were going to kill Baroness Nettleholes? Even if there is a cooperative relationship, we don't know to what extent we will cooperate. How far did you tell him? What kind of consideration did you give? If you don't hear that, I can't promise you that I'll help you."
Marquis Windsor looks at Isaac with suspicion.
If you find Isaac's gap, you're thinking of putting it there.
Isaac understood that well.
That's why I dare to confuse the Marquis of Windsor.
"I can't talk about that right now. I'm not talking about using Baroness Nettle Halls. What have you prepared in return? Speaking of which, will the Housekeeper of Windsor try to make Wilmenth think differently in return for more? As prime minister, I think you're right, but it's easier to limit yourself."
Yes, Isaac didn't dare answer.
Without Isaac's help, the Marquis of Windsor might be in danger.
He knows the dangers of Jason.
I'm trying to avoid a critical situation by taking whatever measures I can.
Nicole's assassination is just one option.
That's why I didn't dare to discuss the terms with the Marquis Wilmente.
Sometimes it's not something I can talk about, but I don't want to give information to the Marquis of Windsor.
Without information, it's like walking in a dark fog by hand.
The aim was to amplify Marquis Windsor's anxiety and convince him that Isaac had no choice but to rely on him.
"Of course, we can't stop asking the Emperor Wilmainte directly. If you're concerned, why don't you ask? But I don't know if you can tell me the truth right now."
"Kh...."
Marquis Wilmente thought, "Marquis Windsor might have been guilty of Nicole's assassination."
There is a very high probability that Isaac and I will not be honest when we try to find a working relationship.
― ― Isaac has been ahead of us for years.
The Marquis of Windsor regrets that it was not right to express his "hope", even for a moment.
"As I said earlier, I have a prime ministerial position, so I will not blame you for trying to stop acting. I'm with your stepgrandfather."
"... I don't know."
(If you're really on my side, would you be so kind as to keep your Highness and Pamela company?
Marquis Windsor really thinks so.
I had no idea that that encounter at a young age would have such a big impact.
Since I took office as Prime Minister, I have encountered unprecedented challenges.
The more you think about the future, the more you sink.
"Well, please don't. This is not the fault of the Household of Windsor. Your Majesty, who is lost in the fragrance of a woman, is at fault. The fault of the royal family is taken by the royal family. That's it. Now, even if you stay too long, you get suspicious. Now that we've discussed Theodore's behavior, it's time to get back to the venue."
I see.
As Marquis Windsor, I know we can't think in such a place.
Now I concentrated on the party and changed my mind when I got home.
Mathias was waiting when they tried to get out.
Norman was standing at the door, so I guess he knew Isaac was inside.
Confirming Isaac's face, he smiles.
"I didn't have a lead, so I thought I'd find out where he went. I need to talk to you. Can you come to the party?
"Yes, I'm done talking about it... What can I do for you?
"Well, that's fine. I want the Housekeeper of Windsor to come too."
It doesn't matter.
Though worried about Mathias' attitude, Isaac and the others went to the party while he invited them.