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

"Well, I was relieved that our relationship didn't break, so let's go on and tell your story"

"Yes."

"Jared, you will be officially appointed to the seventh seat of court magician at a later date"

Finally, the time has come. I met Olivier, and he plucked me into the impossible challenge of being a court magician, etc. But if you open the lid, there's a meeting with a candidate for court magician, and it goes without saying that I'm surprised.

Unlike the traditional court sorcerer candidates, Jared did not complete a nationally determined trial. But it was no exaggeration to say that I did more than that.

"... I'm very happy with the appointment of the court magician, but I think the seventh seat was Torres."

"You don't have to worry about it. Tres Brawell and Adelina Bishoff were to be seated in the upper seat."

Jared was surprised. To the best of my knowledge, court magicians' seats rarely change.

The court magician's seat is prescribed by the royal palace and the sorcerer's association. I've heard that it's not something you can sit there because you have an empty seat. I don't even know the details of deciding on a seat, but they assign seats in order of their overall ability as magicians.

This simply seems to be an attempt to make the people know the supreme power of war that the country is proud of: court magicians, but even its people don't know the first seat of court magicians.

Originally, the first seat was long blank. There, I heard a young magician was chosen about a decade ago, but the figure seems to be the king's katana, and he says very few people know the information.

"I've got a lot to worry about regarding your seat, but I've decided to ask you to sit in seven seats"

"Thank you."

It is an honor to have Jared, a minor and still unfinished sorcerer, as the seventh seat.

I know seating is not everything, but I would love to be appreciated.

"As with the court magician, I command you to assist the Patron of the King's Capital. Your fiancé Olivier's father, Harald's assistant. Considering also being a student for a while, the essence was that I decided to keep the work of a court magician to a minimum. Even though you're a privileged student, you should go to school until graduation."

"Thank you for your consideration"

Recently, I have missed school because I have been resting longer. Though I meet close friends outside the school, time is still precious to wear in uniform and have an unobtrusive conversation in the school building.

Jared, who had lived in a hurry so far, but as I met Olivier and also worked out what I had, I could afford it in my heart. As a result, I was able to learn about the value of student life.

"Already Jared has done me the equivalent of a court magician. Teenage time passes too quickly. Take care of your time with friends and fiancées."

Jared just thanked Holst for smiling gently and caring as if he were his parents.

"From here, in a way, it's the real deal, but you said you didn't need a grace award. That puts me in trouble, but I hear that if I could, I hoped that I wouldn't ruin the house again, with all due respect for the five girls who tried to help you. That's for sure, right?

"Yes, definitely"

This is the real deal. It's vague what the King thinks inside, but their future may depend on their conversation with Jared. This is too much responsibility.

The king opened his mouth to Jared, who waited nervously for Holst's words, to do his thinking tricks.

"First of all, I don't blame the girls. Let me promise you something about this. However, there are conditions. Look after them, Jared. You'll see."

"... what does that mean?

"I wanted you to save them. You take responsibility for them. I won't tell you to take care of anything for the rest of your life, but at least until the girls grow up, anything will be your responsibility. Do you mind?

"Absolutely."

To Jared, who responded instantly, the king looked a little surprised.

"I see, an instant answer? You don't think they'd bother you or Olivier? I don't want to put it this way, but my father is an undisputed traitor. You don't think my daughter's the same?

"I don't think so. But even if they go the wrong way, it's my fault. Olivier, if it bothers you, I sincerely apologize."

"Well, Jared's already getting ready, hasn't he?

"To be honest, I don't know if I'm ready. But since the future of the five girls is at stake, I want you to do whatever you can."

"Fine. Then take Jared's wish and rethink the destruction of the Earls of Cilento and Viscount Anglato."

"Thank you"

Much relief without putting it on the table.

At least now the five Millinas won't get lost in the streets. I lacked a father, but I should be able to live with my family.

"But this has only given us respite. I want you to understand that if the relatives left behind do anything at all strange, not just them, I must be relentlessly punished as king. Like?"

"I know, sir"

Sometimes other relatives pull their legs, even if Millina and the others live without problems. The king would not condone it in that case.

Even Jared can't help you twice. There are limits to everything.

"... if it's true, if Jared welcomes them into the side room, it's quick to talk. That way, at least only those close to them and their families can protect them"

"It's..."

I'm not married to Olivier, but the side room, and I can't get a response.

I can understand what the King is trying to say, but Jared is unlikely to be able to make that decision. In that sense, maybe I'm not ready to do the one thing I can for the girls. But Jared can't imagine marrying a woman other than Olivier.

"Pfft... I want you to forget. That was hard for Jared, who wasn't even married. Well, I just need you to know there are ways to do that."

"Okay, I got it. I'll keep it in my head."

"Oh, that doesn't matter. Now, then, the future of the five girls and their families was guaranteed for now. Then there's Jared, who wants to introduce you."

"Are you the person you want to introduce?

"That's right. You'll be listening anyway, Veronica!

When Holst uttered a voice that could be heard all the way outside the room, the door quietly opened.

What showed up in the room was Vera with an ill-determined look - no, it was Veronica W. Fairliger.