This Time, I Became the Fiance of a Duke’s Daughter. But She is Rumored to have Bad Personality, and Ten Years Older

It has been a week since the battle against the Pfile of the assassination organization Vault Toyfer, which attacked the separate residence of the Duke of Alway's house.

Jared Murphy finally got the doctor's permission to put his face on the school for the first time in a long time.

I miss the white uniform I haven't slept through in a long time. The bandage wrapped underneath her uniform made her feel slightly giddy, but she was relieved as she moved her body to recover a lot.

The slightly longer dark hair was also burned with flames, which made it a lot shorter because Trane made it easy but gave me a haircut. However, it was well received by Olivier and the others, so I secretly thought of aligning my hair slightly shorter in the future.

I miss the school I haven't had a leg on in over a week. Until now, I had only thought about the extent to which I would kill time on a day when there was no request from the sorcerer's association, such as the school, but it was heartbreaking and exciting just to head to the school where my friends were.

Jared, who was badly injured, recovered faster than he could have imagined, thanks to the treatment given to the doctor and medical magician holding him at the Duke of Alway house. A mage with strong magic could boost healing by activating magic, but it was still an amazing recovery.

Olivier told me to stay more at rest, but life surrounded by unmatched luxurious beds and furniture in a mansion room I'm not yet used to living in had cut the spirit of Jared. Olivier, who complained but took good care of herself and the care of devotional Trane, was helpful, but I was sincerely surprised when she told me that even Hannellone would take care of her.

I've never even heard of the Duchess taking care of the eldest son of the Baron family, even if she does. I politely declined, but was under the impression that I seemed so sorry.

Luckily, there has never been a single raid on the Mansion since the battle against Pfile.

I talked to the Duke of Alway when he came to see me, but he's also not caught up in the vigilance of those guarding the mansion in the shadows. Maybe the side chamber targeting Hannellone cut off the edge with Vault Toyfer, but I can't feel safe because there's no certainty.

It also seemed to me that the appearance of a guardian named Jarrett created hesitation in direct action.

Still, I can't get distracted. Because no real peace will come until the curtain is revealed.

"Murphy!

Walking inside the school building, I heard a familiar nostalgic voice.

"Christa!"

If you look for the Lord of Voices, your classmate Krista Oaken runs with a smile on her face. Behind her were also her friend Lars and her comrade Laurenz Herring and her squire Berta, Kurt's Bartolum brothers and sisters, who went to the dragon breed exorcism.

"Guys, it's been a long time! How have you been?

"That's this dialogue, my friend. I heard about the dragon species exorcism from Laurenz and was curious because he wouldn't show his face to the school, but I didn't know he was injured. But as far as I could tell, he seemed safe and relieved."

You must have worried me, Lars gave me a heartfelt relief look.

"The thing that worried me the most was me! After the dragon species exorcism, all of a sudden you'll return with a flying dragon, and the Duke of Alway won't ask you what happened, and you don't know how anxious I was inside!

"I'm so sorry, Laurenz. I was trying to get in touch with you when I got down, but it wasn't surveillance, the nurse's eyes were tight."

"What do you mean?

"Hey, it's nothing. Forget it. Anyway, well, I'm hurt, but I'm feeling better, and I'm so relieved. I'm sorry to bother you."

While I was in therapy, a letter had been sent to me on behalf of Laurenz. Needless to say, Jared's heart warmed when he read a letter that said he was worried about even his teacher, Kirshi Santara, including Christa.

It was the reply I sent, but I'm still sure Laurenz and the others would be thrilled to make sure Jared was safe by seeing each other like this.

"But of course I was worried, but I'm surprised Murphy started her life at Olivier Alway's mansion."

"Mm-hmm. Though I knew bad rumors weren't true, I was worried given the difference in age and Jared's condition, but more than anything else, it seemed to be going well out of bounds"

Lars hitches a ride on Krista's words. But Laurenz was the only one who laughed bitterly, but it felt like he couldn't get lost in the words and emit somewhere.

When Jared and Laurenz looked at each other, he nodded quietly.

I'm sure Laurenz didn't receive that Jared was just living with his fiancée. I can't help it. He knows that during the dragon species exorcism, Vault Toyfer attacked him. No, I don't know the raiders are Vault Toyfer, but I definitely know that something attacked Jared, and I should also be able to predict that the Duke of Alway is involved in some way.

But he didn't tell anyone about it and kept it in his mind. I couldn't thank Laurenz enough for his care.

Berta and Kurt also spoke to me saying they were worried. Jared, who conveyed his gratitude to both of them, headed to the classroom with everyone.

Tales of no other love bounced and I was able to know once again the importance of my friends.

"Jared, do you have a minute?

Laurenz called it off as everyone walked into the classroom.

"What's up?

"Hey, I want to talk to you over here"

I moved away from the classroom to the hallway window for no particular reason to say no.

"I am from the Herring family, which belongs to the faction of the Duke of Alway, so I have heard many stories about the Duke's family. I want to ask you something, but I dare you to decide not to."

"That'll help."

"But I just want to ask you one thing - are you okay?

Maybe Laurenz knows.

that Hannellone Alway is about to be eliminated from the side chamber. No, that's not all, you should be able to find out by rumors between nobles as much as you're hiring adventurers to raid.

But what you don't hear directly would be the kindness of being Laurenz. On top of that, I think it's his considerable compassion to ask Jared if he's okay with his current position.

That's why

"It's okay. It's perfectly fine."

Jared's answer had been decided even to keep him from worrying.

It was Laurenz, who had been asking Jared for a while, but I'm sure he didn't pepper Jared's reply, but he chewed it up for himself and then nodded.

"You can always count on me if anything happens. I'm not the only one. Krista, Lars, Berta and Kurt want to help you too. If it's just witchcraft, Jared alone may be able to do most of the work, but witchcraft alone can't keep humans alive. So we're always waiting to be counted on by you."

"Thanks for caring"

"Never mind. Yeah - and I'll tell him for once, remember Drew? Something's wrong with him. I hate to think you're gonna do something to Jared, but just be careful."

I remember a classmate who insulted Olivier a few days ago, and Jared punches his tongue. Because I found out about her circumstances, I can't even forgive the ramblings then.

Laurenz still seems to care, but Jared had already forgotten. I can't remember such a human being forever. But I'm concerned that things are weird. I haven't had any contact with Jared since then.

"I'm sorry to keep you worried. I had the best friend."

"I'm glad they say that, but you're embarrassed. I wanted to be in this relationship sooner."

"What are you talking about? It's enough now, because our lives are coming."

"- Right!

Jared thanked Laurenz wholeheartedly for the delightful look on his face. He's not the only one. I couldn't thank Krista, Lars, Berta and Kurt enough.

It's hard not to be able to tell everyone who will show you what's going on. I can't put it in my mouth even more, considering that I'm going to get involved. Because we don't know where or who is listening, and we don't know where the enemy is lurking.

- I'm sure Olivier felt this way.

Olivier couldn't trust even his father, trying to protect his targeted mother. Only my mother and Trane could forgive her for her distractions.

Even Jared is not hard right now, but he feels distressed.

There's not much in Olivier's heart to observe after years of actually being targeted and spending incredible time with no one.

Quick, I want to free you from this pain. Jared thought of his fiancée, who was not here, and hardened his thoughts.