By the way, Cordelia seems to be far from Barden's ideal type.
Is that why Barden couldn't become a sub-ML?
'I'm not interested in her.'
I didn't like the way he looked at me, so I glared at him, but he suddenly snapped his hand at me.
"Why?"
"Get ready to go out. My father is out to refresh you. He told me to escort you and bring you back."
Oh, family outings.
I was a little excited because it was my first time doing it, but I was worried about going out, so I stuttered and asked.
"Uh, where are we going?"
"Where are we? We're going to do what you like best."
"...Buildings, vandalism?"
I was horrified, remembering the Duke's words that he had prepared a place before, so I should throw bombs as much as I wanted.
Then Barden, who was ahead of me, stopped and looked back.
"Hey, do you really mean that your favorite thing is building and vandalism? Are you a real pervert?"
I couldn't tell him that I didn't know what I had already done in the past, so I coughed and mumbled.
"Ahem. It used to be like that, but not anymore."
And now, even if I am given a mission to destroy buildings and property, I can't do it.
I don't know how to use magic or how to make magic bomb artifacts.
'Hah.'
It's been a month since I started living as Yvonne.
The days went by comfortably, but I still couldn't use magic.
Even if I secretly obtained other magic books and read them, I still couldn't read them like a dyslexic.
It was a bit of an anxious day, but I was optimistic, thinking that I wouldn't have to use magic anyway.
'I can't believe I'm going outside so suddenly. Is it okay?'
I bit my lip in anxiety.
The Argenthoz Townhouse was very safe because it was the home of the lord of the tower, so it had strong defensive magic as well as excellent soldiers.
Moreover, it was very spacious and comfortable.
It's bigger than the radius of my old life.
I didn't want to go outside until I figured out how to use magic again.
'I'm afraid that there will be people who want revenge for the evil that Yvonne did.'
I was a little worried about my inability to use magic right now, but I decided to be relieved that the Duke and Barden were going out together.
I dare to be with the lord of the demon tower, but who would touch me?
"Hey, Princess, are you going out?"
"Yes, so hurry up and get ready."
Even though I was relieved, I had been staying in a townhouse for a whole month, and when I finally told her that I was going out, Carol's face lit up.
"Yes, I'll make you pretty!"
'Why, do you like it more...'
"Believe me!"
Carol trembled as if she had misunderstood my gaze.
But even though she was nervous, she brought ten dresses for going out, compared them carefully, and finished my hair until I was satisfied.
'You're a good player, but you're also a perfectionist, Carol...'
Even before I went out, I was tired and yawned.
Thanks to Carol, the Princess's elegant and gorgeous outfit was completed.
When I finally got ready and left the door of the mansion with Barden, Carol greeted me, trembling and greeted me.
"Enjoyably... Please, have fun, princess!"
"... Yes, yes."
It had been a long time since she had seen me off, so I felt strange.
When I get back to the mansion, Carol will meet me again.
Hmm. The closest person to this mansion happened to be Carol.
Since I went out today, should I buy a gift for Carol?
We've been seeing each other for about a month now.
It wouldn't be a bad idea to give a gift to get rid of the evil woman's life and have a better relationship.
I'm grateful that I can live comfortably thanks to Carol, who is quick-witted
I stared at the Argenthoz townhouse, which had become my home, and got into a gorgeous carriage with silver roses embossed on the outside.
Barden, who was in the carriage with me, thanked me as soon as the carriage moved.
The information I gave him about the monster haunting cycle is very important.
He said he was discussing it with his father and would raise it to the central committee soon after further information was collected.
'Central Meeting. I'm glad I'm not involved in complicated matters.'
I breathed a sigh of relief and smiled in response.
"Thank you, too. You gave me pocket money."
"Ahem. It's not a big deal. You must have a mine that you have received as your share."
"No, I don't."
"What?"
"Hmm... That's why. There was a mine, right? I don't have any."
When I saw if the drip had failed, Barden looked at me with a straight look to explain, and I sighed briefly and explained about my missing property.
"Hmm. You know. I used to buy materials to experiment with magic, but I failed. I blew up my share of the mine with the price of the materials."
"...Oh, that's just like you."
Barden looked at me like trash and clicked his tongue.
I gritted my teeth to avoid his gaze.
'Damn it, Yvonne!'
This was the reason why I was more sloppy with Barden.
Yvonne Argenthoz has no private property.
Yvonne is still a Princess of the Argenthoz family, so she seems to have quite a bit of private property so I called the butler to check it out a long time ago.
She is truly a Princess who has nothing.
She has spent a lot of money on luxury items such as dresses, shoes, and all kinds of jewelry.
Yvonne spent her money on purchasing materials for magic experiments.
I don't know what she did because there is no record of what she did.
As I had said over and over again, Yvonne's magical memories were as blind as a foggy morning lake.
What is certain is that the magic experiment failed, and Yvonne's money was blown away.
'I'm crying.'
Anyway, Yvonne is a good wizard even if she doesn't have money, so it doesn't matter.
"I'm not an ordinary wizard, let alone a great wizard."
By the way, why did Yvonne hang on so much and spend all her money on the experiment?
As I tilted my head and thought about it, Barden looked at his prodigal sister and sighed deeply.
"I'll give you some pocket money. I'm also honest with my father about your financial situation. Maybe he'll give it to you again."
"Haha. Don't tell my father. I'll tell him later."
"...Will you stay like this?"
"Yes, but I won't refuse my brother's pocket money. I'll give you another 'gift' of information instead."
I suggested with a twinkle in my eye.
Barden frowned, averted his gaze, and replied.
"...Then, I won't refuse either."
Child, you're not honest.
I grinned inwardly, but just as I was going, our wagon stopped.
"We're all here."
When the servant opened the carriage door, Barden got out first and naturally held out his hand to me.
'Escort?'
I hurriedly got under Barden's escort and got out of the carriage.
I saw a street lined with colorful buildings.
'This is the Naciel district!'
This is the place where Yvonne threw a bomb and fled a month ago.
Looking at all kinds of luxurious things and clothes shining in the glittering floor-to-ceiling windows, I was amazed.
'It's dazzling, and my eyes are stinging.'
I had to be very patient not to open my mouth in public.
But I was genuinely surprised.
It seems to be more gorgeous than the luxury stores that I didn't dare to enter in department stores.
'It sparkles, and it shines. It gave me more strength than I saw in the mansion.'
This world was so fantastic with magic and special effects.
While I was mesmerized by the special effects that were swirling around the product like the Milky Way, I felt a tingle in my face and turned my head.
'Hmm?'
When the nobles who had gone out to the Naciel district met my eyes, their faces turned contemplative, and they backed away.
"Heeek! She's Princess Argenthoz!"
"Oh, run!"
"I'm so scared! We just made eye contact, right? Let's flee to the temple quickly!"
I didn't do anything, but it was pitiful and ridiculous.
'Hey, am I a ghost?'
"Everyone is still afraid of you. Yvonne's fame is still alive."
"...Oh, yes."
Barden laughed at their reaction.
It looked like he was having fun, but when I stood in front of people for the first time, I was very dismal.
I realized how bad Yvonne's reputation is right now.
'It's frustrating. Is this enough? Did I stay too relaxed and optimistic in the townhouse?'
I thought that even if I ended up living a life where I couldn't use magic, I could find another job and live a decent life.
'Social isolation.'
I was a little depressed, so I sighed and turned my head.
But then a tall golden spire shining in the distance came into view.
'Oh... That's the Imperial Palace.'
The imperial palace was very gorgeous.
'I don't think there's any fine dust here, I can see it really well.'
I was just genuinely admiring the clean air with a view of the Imperial Palace from a distance, when suddenly the angry voice of the Duke of Argenthoz fell like a thunderbolt.
"Yvonne!! Wake up!"
"Yes? Father?"
The Duke, standing in front of the most gorgeous store in the Naciel district, strode over to me and grabbed me by the wrist.
"Don't even look in that direction! Tsk, follow me!"
"Yes? Yes, yes."
As I replied and followed the Duke hand in hand, Barden clicked his tongue from behind.
"Anyway. A bunch of regrets."
'What?'
Ah, damn it.
Does this kid think that I still have regrets for the Crown Prince and have seen the imperial palace?
I said in a voice that I was crying because I was so frustrated.
"I've forgotten about him. Really, His Highness the Crown Prince."
At the same time, the Duke of Argenthoz stopped walking and turned around, staring at me and sighing.
"The ground is down."
"Hah... Don't cry..."
"...Even if it wasn't for the Crown Prince, I would have hit him."
The words of the two men muttering in suppressed voices were too small to be heard.
I wanted to say no, but I was drawn by the power of the Duke, who was holding me and walking into the store.
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