Tsuihou Sareta Bannou Mahou Kenshi wa, Koujou Denka no Shishou Tonaru

Lucy was taken away by Claire and the others.

I think he's probably going to be held in an army facility.

Claire said she wouldn't take Lucy's life, but I was still anxious.

It's not strange when things change and Lucy is executed.

It was morning when I couldn't sleep, and I stuck in the mansion study to figure out how to rescue Lucy.

But I can't think of a name.

Has the plan of the Free Alliance not yet become taboo, or has it not been reported in the newspapers?

I sighed.

The more time passes, the worse the situation gets.

I ran a feather pen on the paper in a hurry and tried to sort out the information I had found so far.

That's when the study door was knocked.

"Master Solon? Are you there?

It felt roughly like it, and Clarice's voice sounded.

What's the matter with you?

"Go ahead."

At the same time as my words, Clarice glanced a little through the door.

Usual Clarice always has a bright look on her face, but now she's staring at me with her worryingly big eyes.

"What's the matter, Mr. Clarice?

"I made pancakes, so I was wondering if Mr. Solon would eat them."

If you ask me, it smells good.

Come to think of it, I haven't eaten anything since morning.

"Thanks"

When I smiled, Clarice looked relieved and gently entered the room.

And then I put the chair down to be my perfect fit, and I sat on it.

Clarice had a plate on her desk, and there were several imperial-style pancakes on there.

Imperial-style pancakes are dishes that both aristocrats and folk prefer to eat.

Layer many pieces of thinly baked dough and eat with jam or butter on it.

It tastes sweet because it has plenty of sugar, but it's not uncommon to eat caviar or ham as breakfast or lunch.

"Mr. Clarice made it for you?

"Yes!... I failed a little bit though"

Although Clarice is a maid of honor, she wasn't very good at cooking because what she did at the Imperial Palace was taking care of Philia around her.

In fact, the pancake in front of me was a little too thick in fabric, and the place was burnt black.

But when I mouthed it, the flavor was well adjusted, and it was eaten pretty good if paired with the jam you brought me.

When I said that, Clarice let her face shine.

"Is it true!? I'm glad you can praise Master Solon for making it!

"Didn't Master Filia say it was delicious, too?

"That's right! Master Philia likes sweets."

"Mr. Clarice likes sweets too, doesn't he?

"Yes. Very! Oh, there's tea too!

Clarice poured me tea too.

I put my mouth on the cup and drank it slowly.

Clarice stares at the state of it with her big eyes.

It's kind of embarrassing to be watched.

"... what is it, Mr. Clarice?

"Uh, no, um... about Dr. Lucy, I'm sure Mr. Solon's going to have a rough time."

"I don't know what I'm gonna do."

I think what's really hard is Lucy and Philia, who were considered candidates for the Free Alliance emperor.

But Clarice shook her head to the side.

"But Master Solon has been in the study for a long time... without eating anything"

"I'm sorry. I think I made you worry."

"Oh, that's not what I meant. I just thought if I disturbed you, I'd be sorry."

"That's not true. The pancakes were delightful, and thanks for everything, Mr. Clarice."

When I said it, Clarice blushed a little.

And let his gaze wander to the ceiling.

"That's how they say it, it lights up a bit"

"Really?"

"That's right. For example…"

Clarice rode herself out and put her mouth gently closer to my ear.

"I'm always happy with Mr. Solon, too, aren't I?

Clarice's hot exhale hits my ear.

I felt myself blushing by accident.

I see.

I think I know why Clarice lit up.

Look at that, Clarice. I laugh so hard.

"Look, Mr. Solon's lit up, isn't he?

"I hope you don't tease me."

"It's true that you're happy to be with Mr. Solon."

Clarice said in an amusing tone, but he was blushing to his ears and laying his eyes down to be ashamed.

If you give me that look, this one makes me even more embarrassed.

Clarice suddenly lowered her voice and continued.

"Dear Philia, Sophia and everyone else must be just like me. So... don't push me, Mr. Solon. I want to make pancakes for Solon again in this mansion."

"Thank you, and I promise I won't be impotent."

"Yes! Oh, and don't forget our promise to go out to Empire City together, right? I look forward to having a delicious treat with Master Solon."

"Of course."

I smiled and nodded, laughing like Clarice was in the light.

Lucy is an important master to me.

But helping Lucy could put Philia, Sophia, and Clarice and the others at risk.

I still don't see a way to figure out what to do.

Just one thing, there's still something I can do.

That's what Lucy asked of me.

That was to go see Lucy's apprentice.