Chapter 181: Summoned by the Second Queen
Translated by AmaLynne
For the past few days, Sam had been enjoying a peaceful daily life, deepening his relationship with his fiancees, especially with Lise.
He had been taking care of Lise’s health, practicing swordsmanship with Hanae, and visiting Kotomi and Mizuki to check on them. He had also been corresponding with Stella through letters, steadily strengthening his bond with his fiancees.
However, Sam’s life took an unexpected turn when a knight arrived at the Walker Count’s estate and brought him to the royal palace.
It seemed that Queen Cordelia Isle Sky, the second queen, had something to discuss with Sam.
Despite his inquiries, no reasons were given, and he was quickly dressed in formal attire.
With the help of Lise and the others, it didn’t take long to get ready, but Sam couldn’t help feeling a bit disgruntled about the abrupt summons.
(Still, I have no idea why she’s calling me.)
Dressed in a black suit and a blue coat prepared for the court magician, Sam was led to the reception room, where he sat without touching the tea, inwardly puzzled.
He couldn’t fathom why the second queen was summoning him, someone he had no connection to.
(But I can’t ignore a summons from the queen either.)
Ignoring it might cause trouble not only for the Walker Count’s estate but also for Stella.
To be honest, Sam had no desire to speak with a queen he didn’t even know, but it was part of his job as a court magician serving this country.
After a few minutes of waiting, with the steam from the tea gone, a knight entered the room without knocking.
The knight glanced at Sam, surveyed the room, and said, “Please,” gesturing towards the corridor.
Following the knight, a woman in her mid-forties, wearing a dazzling red dress and accompanied by maids, appeared. She had blonde hair and gave off a flashy impression.
(Is this woman Queen Cordelia? … She seems like a flashy lady?)
Sam didn’t voice his thoughts, but his first impression was quite disrespectful. If she had heard it, she would undoubtedly be furious.
The queen, after being led to her seat by the maids and partially hiding her face behind a flashy fan, directed a scrutinizing gaze toward Sam.
“Are you Samuel Scheidt?”
The queen’s voice was somewhat intimidating.
“Yes, I am Samuel Scheidt.”
“Hmph, the kingdom’s mightiest wizard, still just a child. Well, never mind that. I called you here today to give you some good news.”
“Yes?”
“You should be pleased. I have decided to marry you to my daughter, Rachel.”
Sam couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, wondering how this had come to be.
“…I appreciate your words, but I am already engaged to Liselotte Walker, Murasaki Hanae, Mizuki Amemiya, and Princess Stella Isle Sky.”
[ TN: I’m changing the name “Hanae” back, the previous name is ugly as heck. ]
Even though he was engaged to the daughter of the count, as well as to a princess, he couldn’t fathom the possibility of another engagement.
This would surely invite disapproval from those around him.
Furthermore, he had no intention of marrying a princess he had never met, and Rachel was known to spread malicious rumors about Stella.
There was no way he wanted to walk that path.
“I’m aware that you have multiple fiancees.”
“In that case…”
“Why not break off your engagements?”
“…What?”
“My daughter, Rachel, has taken a liking to you. She would be a better match for you than a daughter of uncertain parentage like Stella. If you intend to continue as a court wizard, you should have someone to support you. I’m offering to be that support.”
“I decline.”
Sam firmly spoke his mind in response to Cordelia’s statement, which he found unacceptable in its verbosity and high-handedness.
“What did you say?”
“I said I decline.”
“Do you dare to jest? You, a nobody from who knows where are refusing an offer to marry Rachel! Is that your answer?”
“Yes, I decline. Forgive my impertinence, but I have no reason to marry Rachel.”
“You insolent wretch!”
.
Cordelia’s fan snapped, striking Sam’s cheek.
Nevertheless, Sam didn’t avert his gaze from Cordelia and continued.
“Between me and Liselotte, we have a child. I cannot, under any circumstances, break off my engagement with such important people to marry Rachel.”
“You, impertinent fool!”
A knight who had been standing behind Cordelia approached Sam, seemingly ready to draw his sword. However,
“Don’t touch me.”
“—Hi, ah, ah!”
Sam exuded an intense aura of both menace and magic, rendering the knight incapable of further speech, causing him to collapse on the spot, hyperventilating.
“That’s enough!”
Cordelia stood up from her chair, waving her fan in her hand.
“I thought it would be a good match since Rachel insisted, but an ill-mannered child like you is unsuitable for my daughter. You may amuse yourself with the young ladies if you wish.”
With that said, the queen lost interest in Sam and promptly stood up, leaving the room. The maids hurriedly followed her.
“Um, what was all that about in the end?”
Sam, baffled and with a tilted head, looked around, but there was no one in the room to provide an answer.
Afterward, a maid approached him and said, “Are you still here? You may leave now if you wish.” Sam sighed, realizing that it had all been a waste of time, and prepared to leave the palace.
“Oh, Sam.”
As he stepped into the corridor, a familiar voice called out to him.
“Your Majesty.”
Recognizing the voice as that of King Clyde, Sam immediately knelt.
“Rise, rise. We are to become family, after all. I’d like you to be more friendly with me. Moreover, I heard you were in the palace, so I came to find you. Would you care to stop by my chambers?”
“Of course. I’d be delighted to accompany you.”
“Good. Let’s go then.”
As Sam accepted, the king began to walk in high spirits.
(Actually, did the king personally come looking for me? He’s quite flexible.)
While thinking about this, Sam followed behind the king.
This 𝓬ontent is taken from fre𝒆webnove(l).𝐜𝐨𝗺