Drop!! ～A Tale of the Fragrance Princess～ (LN)

Volume 3, Extra 02: The Earls Concern

[Ronnies Perspective]

I never want to see my teacher at the Royal Magic Academy, whenever he summoned me when I was in school.

But now, I can confidently say that it was just annoying and wasnt that much of a big deal. Because I now know that its terrible for my heart whenever Master calls for me. The Head Magician scolded me, Did you do something again?! but it wasnt like I did anything wrong.

Ojou-sama is the guilty one But I didnt say that.

Master had called me to his study. The study really suits Master, since hes really strict. I waited nervously for Master to speak.

Hows her situation lately?

He was definitely referring to Ojou-sama. He usually calls her by her name, so why isnt he doing it now? But well, Ill take this as him hiding his embarrassment.

Ojou-sama is currently under house arrest.

Even if shes under house arrest, she doesnt typically go out anyway. So, being on house arrest for a month only meant that the times when she could go on rides would decrease by two or three times, and that was all. Its unfortunate, but it doesnt seem like shes suffocating in the mansion.

Ojou-sama is busy even though shes on house arrest.

There have been no specific changes, but shes been secluding herself in the library lately. She might have already told you about this Master, but she has been thinking about insurance systems and the school. Shes also doing a lot of things, so shes been busy.

Yup, hes acting like he knows all this already. Just like that.

Master was the one who ordered her house arrest, so he should be able to guess how she would spend her days. Ojou-sama wont do something if shes told she cant. If shes not told that she cant do something, then shell probably make excuses to do it.

Huh? Then whats he asking me?

Shes not bored, right?

Probably.

Master, youre sighing out your worries.

He doesnt show it in his expression, or gestures, but he clearly looks relieved. I think Ojou-sama is really spoiled, but well, of course, I cant say that. Master, you dont have to worry! Ojou-sama knows that you ordered her under house arrest because youre worried about her~!

Well, I cant say that either. I dont know what kind of cold eyes he would look at me with if I said it.

Anyway, if Masters concern is gone, I wonder if I can leave now. Will he let me go already? But contrary to my expectations, Master didnt say those words.

Its not good for her to seclude herself too much either, is it?

Ojou-sama still goes to the greenhouse and laboratory, even if she secludes herself in the library, so its not like shes spending her days without any sun. Her health is fine, Master. How easy would it be if I could say those words?

To convince Master, I would probably have to present the reasons with data, but unfortunately, I havent put them together.

But even though Master didnt say anything strange, I couldnt help but think that being a parent is hard because they worry about their children. But Ill pretend that I hadnt briefly heard my parents voices, Do you understand?

That aside, theres a limit to how long I can stand here quietly. The pressure coming from Master is also extreme, and I want to leave soon. Even so, I dont have anything to suggest. This is so awkward.

Ronnie.

Yes! Im not thinking about anything!

Whatre you saying?

Im sorry, I didnt say anything.

He was shocked that Id replied rashly. But is this a blessing in disguise? He took it as me acting like myself. Master let a sigh slip out, but he didnt say anything candid.

Ronnie, I want you to do a job.

A job?

By chance, is he going to tell me to chase after Ghost? I concluded that it would be better if I dont do anything, since he ordered me to guard Ojou-sama more vigilantly, and I thought that the knights would be handling the investigation.

But Masters order was completely different from work.

Teach her defensive combat.

Teach Ojou-sama?

Defensive combat and self-defence were both defence techniques, but defensive combat is actually magic combat that you learn in the Magic Academy or military school. I also learnt it when I was in school, but well, you wouldnt actually use it unless you were in the military.

As it were, it was a technique that was foreign to ladies. Ojou-sama is already learning self-defence as a safeguard for if she encounters monsters in the forest.

I asked him again just to confirm, and Master thought for a while before putting his hands on his chin and nodding.

But, dont let her get hurt.

I know that very well. If she gets hurt, then my heart might stop beating. But its also a problematic command. If she doesnt get used to it slowly, then shell get hurt a lot during training.

I think its impossible to teach her the methods used at the Magic Academy, so Ill accept it if I only have to teach her what she can use.

Fine.

Training So, to sum it up, its probably challenging to teach her something that requires physical strength. Shell probably say that shell train, but Ill be troubled if she trains in secret and then gets hurt.

She is indeed the Pameradia Houses lady, and she could probably fight like Cyrus-sama and Isma-sama if she trained seriously, but shes not going to become a knight, and Master wouldnt let her learn those things.

Hes probably thinking about techniques that could buy her time if she finds herself in a situation without any guards.

At any rate, I have to go back to my room and find where I put my school textbooks. Ill also look for a tool for treatment if she does get hurt. I dont intend for her to get hurt, but there are no guarantees that she wont be.

Yes, I know!

Know what?

I wont let Ojou-sama get hurt!

Of course you wont. Listen to me.

He was shocked again, and I tilted my head, what the heck is it now?

Teach that girl too.

That girl?

The girl by Cordelias side.

Lara? Is that alright?

Lara is being taught basic magic. She has that much magic power after all, so its a waste for her not to use it.

Shes also learning the skills of a servant, but the higher her magic power, the better her work conditions will become Well even if I say that, she doesnt have to worry about it as long as she stays by Ojou-samas side.

By the way, how much should I teach her?

Teach her whatever she can learn.

Which means I should teach her everything if she can learn it Right? But combat magic cant be learnt if she doesnt understand offence, its a full-scale method unlike learning basic magic.

I dont think anything would happen if I were to teach it to her, but I dont think Master has any reason to trust her. Even I cant come up with a reason why Master had consented it.

However, in contrast to me, Master didnt move a single eyebrow.

Shes not blind.

If its like that then okay.

Lara, good for you. For whatever reason, Master has also approved of you Right? Thats what he means, right?

But when I looked at Master, he seemed to have noticed my doubt.

If shes going to invite danger to herself, then she reaps what she sows.

No, Master. Your tone and expression dont match. It sounds extremely fake. While saying its Ojou-samas responsibility, your face is telling me thats not going to happen!

Well, if I have to teach Lara everything, then Ill try to warn her that she might get seriously injured. I hope shell listen to me, but Im a little worried because shes a very bold child.

But it was astonishing to hear Laras name. If he had told me to teach Emina, then I would have understood and replied with, Oh, okay. Emina didnt have as much magic as Lara, but she could use it to some extent, and Master knows her better than Lara.

But when I thought that, I realised something.

Oh, if Lara learns this, then she could go with Ojou-sama when she gets married. Then you can be relieved.

If Ojou-sama had to take someone with her when she gets married, then it would probably be Lara. She probably wouldnt be alone, but Emina probably wont go with her. But Emina would probably go if Ojou-sama told her to.

But I had definitely put my foot in my mouth.

It looked like a blizzard was dancing behind Master. It wasnt winter, and were in the study But a snowy landscape was definitely showing up behind him. And it was blowing my way

Yes? Ill go get ready! Excuse me!

I couldnt help but run away.

Yup. I knew it, Ojou-sama is really pampered!

But I dont think she will remain in this house forever. If she does stay here forever, then Master will worry. But I feel like he wont recommend a partner to her. But that doesnt mean hell leave it to her, I meant that he will beat up any superficial man that she brings home.

Parental love is so complicated.

I have a feeling shell bring home a brave man, but I cant imagine who that would be.

Well, itll be hard for that man to take Ojou-sama if he cant get Masters approval.

Ojou-sama doesnt seem like shes good with love. She also thinks eccentrically, so the person who falls in love with her will definitely have a hard time. Well, there is the possibility that she would fall for them. It seems like itll be troublesome because she seems like a late bloomer.

Theres nothing I can do about even if I think about it now.

If I think about such things now, then I have the feeling that someone would retort Youre the one who should get married! My life is fun right now, and Ill get married if Im fated to. So, Ill just ignore that for now.

Translator: Blushy

Editor: SenjiQ