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

Without Jared's hand, the Duke approaches softly as he enters into meditation and watches for the Konrat, who is about to feel magic.

"What's wrong?

"It's hard to say, actually - the pufile disappeared"

"-"

Unexpectedly a loud voice was about to spill out of my throat, but I swallowed it desperately because of the nearby Konrat and Therese.

"I just got the news that I couldn't get it out in front of the conspirators."

I can't help it. One of the other raids is hidden. That, too, should it be known that the assassination group Vault Toyfer targeted Hannellone and so on, even those who are not involved become suspicious of each other.

It's not like just harassing or using an adventurer.

I hired someone who really had no choice but to kill them. Whoever the killer is, if the fact that Hannellone was targeted becomes public, other humans will be afraid that maybe they can be targeted.

Above all, it is difficult to be cautious about the actions of the mastermind because of the publicity of the matter. Then I can't grab my tail.

But I didn't think Pfile would get away with this sooner either.

As far as the Duke tells me, I woke up from injury and didn't drink or eat. I also doubt if I have enough health left to escape to my current Pfile.

"The problem isn't that he ran away."

"And say?

"I don't know ten people, including me, where I was incarcerating Pfile. And he had deployed a knight on the lookout with the strength to place his trust. Nonetheless, within last night the knights had been defeated and no one could notice until the time of the change"

"You've come from outside to help Pfile, haven't you? Besides, someone in the mansion must have been guiding the way."

Pfile would have already disappeared somewhere.

Regret creeps up when I think it might have been almost to the mastermind aimed at Hannellone.

Both the Duke and Jared may have acted too cautiously.

But no matter how much I regret it, it's a later festival.

"Whoever guides you will probably be the one after Hanne's life. The question is, how did you find out where Pfile was? I don't want to think about it, but maybe some of the people I trust are breathing."

"It's also possible, do you have a plan for this mansion?

"Oh, of course. Anyway, it's wide enough for me to get lost sometimes. I inherited it from my ancestors, but it's inconvenient."

"Can anyone get that schematic?

"... unfortunately, it is possible. The knights of security should be memorizing it, so you can if you want to wake it up. It's possible to prepare it if necessary."

"Then it might be quicker to determine the place of detention from the plan than to assume that those who knew where Pfile was located have insiders"

In fact, Jared has also been shown a view of the mansion by Olivier the other day.

It's only a simple thing, like the placement of a mansion building, but still, just knowing where what's there changes my behavior.

"If I'd guessed - I think he was holding Pfile over there."

Jared pointed his finger at the third floor on the west side of the mansion, visible from the training center.

It is a place that is well visible from the training ground and where knights can rush as soon as there is something, and the living base of the servants is on the same western ground floor.

I do remember upstairs was a place to store valuables and such.

The Dukes say that the private room will be on the east side, as the north side, arguably the main building, was the main place.

Underground also exists, but we do not place people in understandable basements who want to be imprisoned in secret. When that happens, I want to keep it out of the sight of my servants, too, from my family. In case you think about it and deduce from the psychology you want to keep away, Jared would imprison Pfile on the third floor on the west side of the mansion.

I can't even predict what room to make it, but it's easy to find it as long as you look for signs and magic and you know where it's rough.

Without having to listen to the Duke's reply, Jared found his predictions to be on the line.

Because there is a duke in front of you who is losing his words and putting a surprise look on his face.

"I can also narrow down some candidates. No doubt it was the one from Vault Yifer who helped Pfile. Then you would have been able to locate him more reliably than I am."

"... maybe. But I'm sure there are people who have guided us."

"I can't even do it. You would have known if you were a client that Pfile was being caught. Just in case, you were not far away."

Due to his secret confinement, he was also delayed in noticing Pfile's escape.

Because few people shared information. But all I can say is that this is all I have.

"I should have met Pfile within yesterday without saying today. I'm sorry."

"No, Jared never apologizes. Because of the sweetness of my outlook."

It would undoubtedly be the Duke who regrets it more than Jared.

And it's the mastermind that's appeased. Because at least now we can't get from Pfile to the mastermind.

"Jared. I'm sorry, but I want you to be concerned about the Oliviers. If personnel were replenished from Vault Toyfer, they could be raided again. Of course, you don't have to hide this one. I want the Oliviers to be on guard, too. But you must not show vigilance. Pretend you don't know anything only, and you stay the way you've always been. Because I don't know who's asking where."

"Okay. I'll tell Olivier."

"I'm going to ask the knights for more details about what happened. Jared..."

"I'm going to be beside you today, Olivier, just in case. Conrad, I'm sorry, but I taught you how to train, so I think you'll be encouraged to train yourself for a while."

"I don't mind. Do that."

Having gained the Duke's understanding, Jared brings back to reality the contort of continuing meditation.

"Mr. Konrat, how was your meditation? Did you feel the magic?

"Eh, it's like a warm, powerful light in you, it's like no, it's like that"

"If you can feel that much for the first time, you can do it. Magic feels differently from person to person. Even by emotion, it changes each time. Sometimes you may be confused that it's as if it's not your magic, but it's also in your magic, as there are so many different sides to human beings. So feel a lot of magic. If you don't have to meditate to feel the magic on a daily basis, you'll move on to the next stage."

"Mmm, that's hard"

Jared grinned bitterly at Konrat when he looked in trouble.

"The way I feel about magic is really hard to explain in words. I just need you to grab it with your senses. First, it's going to be important to use your magic, then your atmospheric magic, and how much magic you can feel."

"How long should I meditate?

"Till I get bored."

"Huh?"

"We know what human concentration was. I can't do it anywhere, even if I try to do things above the limit. So you don't mind until you get tired of it. You may want to stay awake for a few minutes in the morning, rest your body between swords, or focus before going to bed at night."

It's up to me where and what I do.

Jared was forced to meditate as long as he had time, but Konrat has time.

It's best not to force it.

It's early to be able to feel magic while meditating for the first time today.

Probably one of the reasons I let you use witchcraft in the first place, or firmly feel the magic before it.

If you can clearly feel the magic within your senses still alive, you can immediately go on to the next. And a contort won't take long.

If you see him listening seriously to what he says, you should continue meditating as long as time permits after this.

It doesn't make sense to force someone to do what they want.

"I'll try my best!

"I'm hoping. And I'm sorry, but I have business to attend to today, so it's time to excuse me."

"Really? I would have liked to have lunch with your brother if you'd like... and I wanted to talk to you about your sister Olivier."

I apologize, delighted by the Konrat who makes me look visibly sorry.

"Thank you. Looking forward to your next opportunity. I'll get back to you soon, so good luck with your training."

"Okay. I'll do a lot to surprise your brother!

Jared smiles at a motivated contort.

"Thank you very much, Lord Murphy."

"No, Therese. Thank you for trusting me. Mr. Konrat is honest and worthy of teaching, so we had a very meaningful time."

"It would be helpful if you could say that. I'm talking about the Hannellones..."

to Therese, who lurked her voice not to be heard by Konrat,

"It's okay. I'll protect you no matter what."

Jared communicates forcefully.

Therese bowed her head deeply toward Jared again.

"Regards, Konrat and the two of you"

"I'll take care of it"