CH 106

Characters in this chapter:

Sapphiras Perfectio, 2nd son of the Earl of Aldridge

Percival Belisario, 3rd son of Margrave of Vanderwall on the Eastern Frontier

Aurora Steinfeld, daughter of the Duke of Bloomfield

Nigel Bosworth, son Marquess of Jermaine

Gideon Harvard, 2nd son of the Marquess of Wagner

“……Lorrie, Lorraine,”

“What is it, Sophilia?”

Conversing while squeezing my voice. It’ll be a little awkward if the two people sitting next to us can hear it.

“Would you please check Sapphiras-sama’s left hand……?”

Lorrie, who immediately understood what I was trying to say, quickly turns her gaze towards Sapphiras-sama’s left hand.

Since we’re been sitting near them, there’s something I really want to confirm.

On the middle finger of the slender, white hand of Sapphiras-sama, there is a ring that is a little stern and solemn. I really want to find out which house the crest engraved on it belongs to.

I’ve heard rumours that it’s a Vanderwall dragon. Still, I have to confirm it with my own eyes.

“How is it? Can you see it? Which house’s crest is it?”

Lorrie, her eyes shining, glances at Belisario-sama.

Well! I knew it! You two really do have that kind of relationship, don’t you?

I heard that the Margravine visited this academy and had a meal with the two of them. I’m sure they must have talked about the engagement at that time.

Lorrie and I exchange glances and nod at each other.

We often talked about the relationship between the two of them, who were always together. At one time, there was talk that Bosworth-sama was Belisario-sama’s fiancée, but of course we didn’t believe that story.

Bosworth-sama is the son of a marquess. Although he is of a good family background, we couldn’t think of anyone better than Sapphiras-sama to be next to Belisario-sama. In general, Bosworth-sama has a bit of a nasty side, and his friends also tend to look down on people, so they didn’t have a good impression.

But I think that Belisario-sama is a virtuous person. He would never approve of people who put someone down or make fun of them. In general, if such a person were to become a spouse, it would damage Belisario-sama’s name.

Not long ago, there was a bad rumour about Sapphiras-sama, but even at that time, Belisario-sama did not leave Sapphiras-sama’ side. Sometimes, he would deliberately remonstrate with those who spoke ill of him so that Sapphiras-sama would hear him.

Of course, we didn’t believe the rumours either. A friend of mine who was in the same class as Sapphiras-sama told me. She said that although he has an air of unapproachability because of his exceptional beauty, he is a very friendly and kind person when you talk to him. I also hear that he is a very humble person, who doesn’t boast about his own appearance like Bosworth-sama does, nor does he boast about his skill with magic.

I had suspected that the strange rumours were coming from around Bosworth-sama, and sure enough, they were. No matter how much Belisario-sama doesn’t turn around, why would you do such a mean thing? The Duke of Bloomfield has sent a letter of complaint to the Marquess of Jermaine. Although they didn’t name anyone, the academy also sent a warning to the students, that it’s never nice to talk about undignified rumours that can damage someone’s honour, lacking dignity. But even if you don’t mention names, people who know will know. No doubt that’s why Bosworth-sama has been so quiet recently. His friends seem to have changed some of their old unpleasantness.

Anyway, a person who spreads rumours like that is totally out of character for Belisario-sama. No one can interfere with the relationship between Belisario-sama and Sapphiras-sama.

Oh, by the way, there are other people who would try to interfere with their friendship. Harvard-sama had been one-sidedly favouring and pestering Sapphiras-sama, without regard to the trouble he was causing. Despite his ephemeral appearance, Sapphiras-sama seems to have a way of making things clear, and he brushed off Harvard-sama’s persistent insistence without a care in the world. He has a beautiful face and sometimes says harsh things, but that’s what makes him so attractive.

“Good day, Saphiras-sama, Percival-sama.

“!”

“!”

Lorrie and I both gasp at the cool voice we hear.

Oh my God, it’s Miss Aurora!　I never thought I would be able to see the three beautiful people so close to me!　

What should I do? It’s as if the table next to us is glowing. Lolly’s cheeks are tinted and her eyes are moist. I’m sure I have the same look on my face. Because Miss Aurora is the woman of our dreams and goals. Even that Miss Aurora is in the seat next to us……

Could it be that I’m going to be taken to the Goddess tonight? Oh, but I wouldn’t mind if I were!　

For some reason, Aurora-sama, who had a difficult expression on her face, relaxed her amethyst eyes and smiled softly as she exchanged words with Sapphiras-sama. A saintly smile, like the opening of a lily! Even the perfect lady, Miss Aurora, can smile like that in front of Sapphiras-sama……

Aah, it’s like a dream.

People are at a loss for words when they see something truly beautiful. No amount of beautiful words can describe the scene at the next table. I just let out a sigh. I would like to call the temple painter and leave this scene behind.

Come to think of it, I heard that at the previous soirée hosted by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, when His Highness the Second Prince evilly said that his then fiancée, Miss Aurora, was not a holy magician. Sapphiras-sama protected Miss Aurora and behaved in a firm manner. And that Belisario-sama also snuggled up like a knight. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Worstitters, who is taking a leave of absence at the moment, was also there, and I heard that the sight of them all standing side by side was truly divine.

I can’t believe that something like a play on stage took place at the soirée. I really envy those who were there. Neither Lorrie nor I were present at that soirée, so we were so envious and frustrated.

The three of them chatted peacefully for a while and then left the cafeteria. All the while, we were entranced by the sound of their voices.

“……Hah……they really are beautiful people, aren’t they?”

Lorrie is entranced.

“Yeah, yeah, really.”

“And! I knew that Percival-sama and Sapphiras-sama were engaged!”

“Yes, indeed! The ring had the Vanderwall crest engraved on it, no doubt about it!”

“The two really do make a lovely couple, don’t they?……”

“Yes, they do. But I wonder if they’re going to announce their engagement?”

“It seems that Sapphiras-sama has various circumstances, and they may have held an engagement ceremony in private.”

“I’m sure they did……”

“Yeah, that’s right……”

We couldn’t leave the table for a while to soak up the afterglow, because until just now, the people we admired had been sitting right next to us.

Today has really been a dream come true. It’s all thanks to the rain. The limited-edition fruitcake I was so looking forward to, and the lovely lace ribbons, seem to have faded away compared to the time before.

Today’s rain must have been the mercy of the Goddess.

However, there is one thing that has been bothering me a little. I heard that it was Perfectio-sama who defeated the magical beasts in the royal capital, but from the stories I’ve heard from the three of them from time to time, it sounds like it was something different. It sounded as if it was really Sapphiras-sama who defeated the demonic beast.

I wonder what is going on here?