Chapter 102: At That Time, in Baron Reinbach’s House ④
Translated by AmaLynne
「By the way, I heard that the parents of Manion-sama’s fiancée have officially informed the family that they wish to break off the engagement.」
「I’m sure they have.」
Manion’s fiancée was the daughter of a viscount who had taken a liking to Sam.
The daughter disliked Manion very much, but she could not disobey the order of the family and became the fiancée of the heir to the Reinbach family.
However, Manion had lost the position of successor to Harry.
If that was the case, there was no more merit for the other side to be engaged to Manion.
「The little shit threw a tantrum and tried to do something terrible, just like his mother. I shudder to think of him as a pre-adult child.」
Like his mother Yolanda, Manion was furious at being deprived of his heirship and tried to hurt Harry in the name of training, just as he had once done to Sam.
He may have been thinking of killing him if he had the chance.
However, he was easily defeated by Harry because lack of physical exercise and his fat frame, which did not allow him to show off his skill, even if he had a talent with a sword.
Daphne and her friends wondered why Manion, who had never made a serious effort, thought he could beat Harry, who was also talented but had never put in any effort.
This incident was overheard by his father.
Carius, who had kept the fat, arrogant Mannion out of his sight and out of character, fortunately voiced Harry as his official successor.
Manion, too, seems to have been shocked by his defeat without being able to strike a blow against his older opponent and is now under house arrest in a corner of the mansion with his mother.
He seems to have lost his self-confidence and is depressed, but instead of encouraging him, Yolanda throws a tantrum and accuses him of being a worthless pig, and the vicious cycle of depression seems to continue.
But no one in the house cares about them.
「Yolanda-sama’s parents have been informed of the incident, and the master has asked them to take her back…」
「Is there a problem?」
「They refuse to accept a daughter who is stupid enough to attempt murder and a fat grandchild who is of no use to them.」
「Well, I guess they don’t want her to come back. I don’t blame them for doing that. Then what are we going to do with them?」
Daphne would like to see these two troublesome people gone as soon as possible.
Especially since they had mistreated Sam for so many years.
Who would want to take care of them?
「The master seems to be planning to kick them out. No one is against it.」
「I guess so. Well, I don’t care about those idiots. They can be kicked out, or they can die as they please. What I’m more concerned about is Young Master!」
「Speaking of Young Master Sam.」
「Is there anything else besides the duel?」
「No, I mean, the Master seems to have heard about the duel with the court wizard, and he can’t ignore it any longer.」
「―――What nonsense.」
Daphne spat out.
「The Master has already stated publicly that Samuel Reinbach is dead. What is the point anyways?」
「Yes, but it seems that the daughter of the Viscount, who was very fond of Young Master Sam, has heard about it, and is very upset about it.」
The daughter became Manion’s fiancée reluctantly because of Sam’s death.
However, when she was informed that he was still alive, she was furious.
Then, when Manion was removed as heir apparent, she asked to break off the engagement.
「I can understand the daughter’s anger. She gave up and became the little bastard’s fiancee because Young Master Sam was dead, but then she found out that he was still alive. I would have said fuck yourself, too.」
Daphne felt deep sympathy for the girl who had unwillingly become Manion’s fiancée.
It was sad that she had to marry at the behest of her parents, no matter how much it was to strengthen relations between factions.
It may be the duty of the nobility, but as a woman, she feels sorry for her.
「The Master says that talent with a sword is everything, but most people consider a wizard more important than a swordsman. If you are as good as a sword saint, then maybe, but there are plenty of good swordsmen in the knighthood.」
「There is no difference. Frankly, I’m more surprised that Young Master can duel with a court wizard. It’s not about magical talent. Rather, he is worth far more than a brat who can only use a sword a little.」
Derrick nodded in agreement with Daphne’s words.
Wizards are rare, and even fewer reach the level of court wizards.
This is because innate qualities are important, and some people are thankful that magic is a gift from God.
In contrast, swordsmanship requires talent, but it is possible to reach a certain level through hard work.
It may be difficult to become the best swordsman in the country, but it is possible to reach a level where one can join a knighthood with a reasonable amount of effort.
It is not difficult to understand which talent is more valuable, magic or sword.
(―――Young Master was born in the wrong house, wasn’t he? No, he indeed met me because of that, but if it were possible, I would have wanted him to be born in a house that would praise and develop his magical talent.)
「The Master has not spoken of it, but I can see that he is upset on the inside. Even the families with whom he is in contact seem to be reprimanding him for giving up Young Master Sam.」
「Sucks on that.」
If the Reinbachs did not want Sam, other families would have wanted him.
Magic is that scarce.
「I hear that little Sam is being taken care of by Count Walker’s family in Royal Capital.」
「Count Walker’s family?」
「They are a royalist noble family that opposes the aristocratic faction to which the master belongs. Therefore, he is being blamed for giving a rare wizard, a boy whose abilities rival those of court wizards, to a hostile faction.」
「He had it coming, didn’t he?」
He tried to hide the fact that Sam had left and died, but once Sam dueled in the capital, it was revealed to be a lie.
Before that, though, many knew that it was a lie by Karius.
「But it might not be a good situation for Young Master Sam.」
「What is it?」
「The Master seems to be thinking of bringing Young Master Sam back to the mansion.」
「―――How can that be!?」
「According to the Master, it was Manion-sama who kicked him out, and since Manion-sama is no longer in the house, he should come back.」
「No, no, no, he can’t come back! What are you doing, Master, shifting all the responsibility on the little brat?」
From Daphne’s point of view, Manion, who bullied her, and Carius, who neglected him simply because he had no talent with a sword, are equally guilty.
Rather, Carius, a father who abandoned his child-rearing duties, is more to blame.
「The Master seems to think that Young Master Sam will follow his orders.」
「The Master has a very flowery mind.」
「So, I think things are not going to be good for Young Master Sam. Daphne. If you hear anything from Young Master Sam, tell him all about this and ask him to be on his guard.」
「I understand. But if he’s being taken care of by the Count’s family, I don’t think the power of the barons in the countryside is something to be trifled with.」
「It’s worth noting that if he doesn’t listen, they might use force.」
「I can only imagine the hapless turnaround, but yes. I understand.」
No matter how good Carius is at his sword, he is not good enough to win against a court wizard.
At best, he would be a squad leader of the knights.
Since there’s no technology that can slain magic yet, it would be out of his depth if he were to be shot with magic from a distance.
(―――It would be a good idea to go to Royal Capital under the guise of informing Young Master of the situation.)
Daphne thinks about this and smiles.
(But first, let’s pray that Young Master’s duel will end without incident. But I believe in you. I knew that Young Master, who aspires to be the most powerful wizard in the future, would overcome this level of difficulty!)
―――A few days later, Sam wins the duel, just as Daphne had wished, and takes the title of the strongest wizard.
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