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

Jared was not surprised by Berta's confession.

I kind of thought so. Berta Bartram, who serves by Laurenz and is neither disturbed nor obedient to him.

Because of love - and I wouldn't be able to describe it easily, for example - but I was aware that she had more than a fondness for Laurenz.

"Oh well. I think it looks good on you. I'll back you up."

"Thanks. But I'm sure my thoughts won't come true"

"Why not?

Jared asks Berta with a strange look on her face, who is clear about her thoughts but assures her that she will not be rewarded.

Then, sadly, she laughed.

"The Bartolam family is a Baron family and a clan that serves the Herring family from generation to generation. Different identities."

"If you say so..."

"Except Murphy."

Indeed, she is right, she may not be of the same status in the Baron and Count houses. But both should be more solid in their identities and blood muscles than they are aristocrats and have served me from generation to generation. But Berta says it won't pay off.

Then it was said that he could not succeed the baron's, nor could he succeed the governor, except to try to speak of how Jared, whose mother was not a nobleman, had been engaged to Olivier of the Duke's.

"Why not?

To Jared, who is dissatisfied, he says, "You haven't noticed?" Berta smiled bitterly.

"Murphy is a candidate for court magician. My qualities as a magician, but that doesn't make me Lawrence's wife. Me and Murphy have different positions and different values."

"You're wrong about that."

"I'm sure you do. But that's what Lawrence's mother thinks. It doesn't mean you don't like me. Your wife adores me very much. That's why I can be by Master Laurenz while I'm a woman. But that's another problem when it comes to marriage."

"I don't get it. If you like Laurenz's mother, why don't you let her get married just like that?

Because they are the same sorcerers, they are also more likely to inherit qualities if their children can.

If you are a nobleman who wants to thicken the magician's blood, I think Berta is the ideal opponent.

"I hear your wife already has someone she wants to marry Master Laurenz. In the meantime, you talked to me. Sounds like a secret until we get together with whoever it is, but it seems to be good luck. Then I want to be there for you."

"Is that all right?

"Absolutely. It's my happiness that Master Laurenz will be happy."

He's a clumsy kid, Jared thought.

I hear Laurenz's mother is a difficult person, but I'm doing well with someone like that, so I think I should just get in and be my daughter-in-law, but I guess it's hard for a serious and clumsy Berta.

Most importantly, because Jared is also a human resource, I don't like romance when it comes to me. I still think love is more fun about someone.

"I'm sure it's a mistress stop for me because your wife doesn't want to add as many side rooms as she can, as she does herself. But then my house won't forgive me if I'm not well."

"Every house is in trouble. But first, why don't you tell Laurenz how you feel?

"That's... I'm sure it'll get you in trouble, so I can't"

"I guess. I was recently taught the importance of sharing my thoughts with someone. I'm sure it's better to have thoughts that don't even bother them or convey them if they're in pain than to shut up."

"Jared Murphy. You've changed since you got engaged to Olivier Alway. I've been much nicer."

Suddenly, even my smiling brother turns his gaze on me like he sees it, and I'm confused.

"I've never been nice?

"Oh, you weren't nice. Even if Master Laurenz asks for a chance to get close to you while he's clumsy, you just reveal yourself. But I was dealing with Christa and Lord Lars with a warm smile and words. I was impressed by how clearly people could change attitudes."

"Well, you didn't praise me, did you?

"Of course, I'm not praising you. If you sound complimented, go to the doctor and see your ears."

I relieve Berta, who smiles like a tease, when she realizes that the darkness has disappeared earlier.

Good, I thought, on the other hand, one day she'd have to face Laurenz in a real way, too.

I don't mind living with my thoughts in my heart. But I think she's the one who's going to suffer if she doesn't settle for better or worse than staying by Laurenz.

I wondered what Laurenz thought of Berta.

I want to find Laurenz quickly and stop avenging him, conscious that it's a great time to take care of him. I want him back to normal.

So... the killer's in the way.

Jared is important in his current routine. There are Oliviers, and the school has friends, including Lars and Laurenz. Berta and Kurt are also doing well.

There was only one court magician candidate murder in the way and out of the way trying to break such routine.

"Murphy...... what's up?

"Uh, what?

"He looked scared because of his mind."

"It's my fault. Later, I want you to call me Jared. It's not just Laurenz, I think Berta's my friend, so when they call me by my family name, I feel the distance."

"Really? Then let me call you Jared. I've never had a man friend before. Thank you."

"Welcome. Let's go."

Jared and Berta advance their legs again.

It's not far to the Sorcerer's Association anymore.

"Jared - I want to be a magician who can count on Lady Laurenz so I can't beat you"

"I can be. What a mage needs is no magic, no skill, no power - it's a thought."

I dazzle Berta, who tries to elevate herself for her beloved. At least Jared didn't crave power with feelings like hers.

I'm sure Berta, who puts up pure thoughts, will be a better magician than herself. I can't help but think so.

That's why I envied her just a little.