Since When Did You Have The Illusion That You Don't Have Magical Powers?! Chapter 153

Published at 7th of September 2023 06:48:54 AM

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Sapphiras Perfectio, former 2nd son of the Earl of Aldridge, perfectio's shame

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

Liam, leader of the bullies in Ars Academy

Caleb Blanchette, 2nd son of the Duke of DeGeneres

“I heard that this duel was witnessed by Blanchette-kyou under the name of the Duke of DeGeneres. My fiancée Sapphiras is a commoner, but he is my official fiancée recognised by the head of the Margrave of Vanderwall family. It seems that the son of Marquess of Howard declared to the goddess that he will enslave Sapphiras, who will soon become a member of our family, but is that true?”

Percival, who seems to know a lot of details without having to ask Caleb, has been watching the duel for how long?

“……Certainly, Martinez-kun made that declaration. But since Sapphiras-kun won in the end, is there a problem?”

No, there must be a big problem. Percival is so angry because there's a problem! At this rate, I'm sure it's impossible to go to Creare for lunch today. How am I going to take responsibility?

In the first place, if Liam hadn't gotten carried away and said he would enslave me in the first place, he might have forgiven me for the duel.

“There is no problem? Are you seriously saying that? The outcome of a duel in front of the goddess cannot be overturned. Anyone who believes in the goddess knows that. In the unlikely event that my fiancée would have become a slave to Marquess of Howard's son, Vanderwall is prepared to do whatever it takes to get Sapphiras back. In the first place, my fiancée is studying at this academy at the behest of His Highness the Crown Prince of your country. At first, His Excellency the Duke of Bloomfield, Sapphiras' patron, intended to decline the offer of studying abroad. Naturally, His Majesty the King of our country also acknowledged this, but Sapphiras responded to the wishes of His Highness the Crown Prince of your country, hoping to help build a bridge of friendship between the two countries. The academy's response can't be overlooked at all. The number of rude attitudes from the first day of admission is endless, but the other day, the son of Marquess of Howard and his schoolmates pushed him into the pond and declared that he will enslave my fiancée. I can't help but think that this is an insult to our Margrave of Vanderwall family and, by extension, the Kingdom of Solmontana.”

The normally taciturn Percival is too talkative……even though he knows I'm not here as a bridge, things seem to be going well.

Caleb is smiling thinly, like a nobleman, so I don't know how he feels about this situation, but the magic instructor and Liam are completely pale at the existence of people who can't be ignored one after another. Even though Liam has a terrible face with tears and a runny nose, it has become even more difficult to look at.

Even though I'm saying that, I'm definitely pale too. As expected, he has participated in the subjugation  of magical beasts since he was a child in Vanderwall. Even though it's not directed at me, I'm a related person, so the intimidation is not someone else's business.

People who don't normally get angry should not be made angry. I've taken it to heart now.

“Regarding this matter, the Margrave of Vanderwall family will formally lodge a protest through His Majesty the King of the Kingdom of Solmontana. Now, if you'll excuse me. Let's go, Sapphiras.”

Although it was by no means violent, Percival supported me firmly on my back and left the place.

Caleb didn't hold us back. While collecting the eyes of the gathered students, I left the training field. Percival was silent looking straight ahead, and it was extremely difficult to talk to him. It would have been better if he yelled 'you're an idiot!', or 'You're getting too carried away!'. Normally, I would feel comfortable at Percival's side even if he didn't say anything,  I'm begging you, don't be silent, can you say something……

Before I knew it, I had arrived at the dormitory in the north building as I was guided. Since I was with him, the head of the dormitory called out to me at the entrance, but Percival insisted that he had permission to invite me into the room. It's the first time since the first day I came to this academy that I entered the room through a proper entrance.

When we entered the room, the door closed solemnly, and we were truly alone.

Facing him, Percival remained silent. Where did the talkative guy from just now go?

“……U-um……Percival, I'm sorry.”

I opened my mouth first because I couldn't stand the silence anymore.

“What exactly is that apology for?”

“Eh?……Umm, I fought a duel without permission.”

Percival is silently watching me. A deep wrinkle between his eyebrows. After all, what he's most angry about isn't the duel.

“And……I accepted Liam's declaration that he would make me his slave……maybe?”

“……The goddess of fate is very merciful, but she's also very capricious. Sapphiras wouldn't lose to a magician of that level even if he made a mistake, but I don't know what kind of mischief the goddess would come up with. I will protect Sapphiras to the end no matter what, but I cannot and will not endure Sapphiras becoming a slave, not even for a moment.”

In Percival's eyes as he said so, there was a colour that could not be described as anger or sadness.

Aah, that's right. If someone says that they will make Percival their slave, I will blow him away without question. That's what Percival is angry about.

I will never lose to such a guy, and even if I accidentally become a slave because of the goddess' mischief, I won't be bound by anyone. Because I can escape quickly, and I am confident that I will never be caught. But it's not like that, I'm Percival's fiancée, and Percival cares a lot about me. It's not like I've forgotten about it……No, I usually completely forget about it. That's why this is the case. It might have been me, not Liam, who was getting carried away. Sorry Percival.

I stretched out and touched Percival's lips with my lips. I got it from Percival, but sometimes it's from me. I love Percival too. If I can convey my feelings with just a kiss, then there's no time to be shy.

When I let go of his lips, Percival, who had been making a difficult face just now, opened his eyes wide in surprise. His face looks completely free of anger and sadness. The surprise attack was a success, and when I tried to say that I wouldn't do that kind of duel again, Percival hugged me tightly and blocked my lips before I could open my mouth. It's very different from just touching and leaving like I did.

“Mmmnn……”

A kiss that touches lips and changes angle many times. Normally, I would be so embarrassed with just a simple touch kiss, but now I close my eyes as the warm, soft touch gradually deepens the overlap. Taking advantage of being hugged, I relaxed and surrendered myself, and Percival's arms supported my body.

“Haa……nn.”

I let out a charmed breath that surprised even me.

'I don't care if he keeps kissing me like this' as I thought with a blank mind, but my stomach, which couldn't read the mood, groaned with hunger.

My head, which had been intoxicated by the long kiss, suddenly returned to its senses.

“……”

“……Fu. Let's go eat soon.”

The fluffy, mellow atmosphere that existed between us just a few moments ago has all but faded away, but his lips are still raw and wet and the soft, repeated bites on my lips are still evident. My body squirmed restlessly and I casually escaped from Percival's arms.

“Yeah……”

“As expected, even if we go to the cafeteria in Creare now, there won't be any lunch left. We will return to Creare from tomorrow, so why don't we go to Kelsas and have lunch today?”

“Eh, is it okay?”

If we go to Kelsas now, we won't be able to make it in time for afternoon classes. That's the same as a serious Percival saying that he will skip afternoon classes. I thought I was going to scrape up what's left of the café here and go to class.

“I don't feel like eating here after what happened.”

Ah, so the pent-up anger hasn't subsided yet.

Percival looked a little angry, so I hurried to get ready to go outside. In any case, quickly fill his stomach and forget about the duel for a while.

Yes, yes, that's good!

melon: Noooo, Sapphiras' stomach, whyyyy!

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