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Chapter 163: A New semester Begins

　I go back to my room and lie down on my bed. There’s no one but me. I can do whatever I want now, and no one will be angry with me.

　Even though I was trying to expand my network, I might have gotten a little too close to the two of them. And this is the result. We both ended up heartbroken.

　Fortunately, I am only 10 years old. If I had been 15 or something, nearing adulthood, it might have been a big problem.

　I have to be careful from now on. I will try not to get deeply involved with those in power. Let’s do this.

“Little Julius dinner is ready, please come to the dining room.”

“All right.”

　The servants, perhaps concerned that I was depressed, did not open the door to my room. I was grateful, but I couldn’t have a rumor that I was depressed start. I pretended that nothing was wrong and headed for the dining room.

　Over dinner, we talk about the next day.

“Tomorrow is the school’s opening ceremony, right? So, you won’t be coming back to the townhouse for a while?”

“Cain won’t be, but I will come back as much as I can. I can’t leave my precious little brother, Julius, alone.”

　Brother Alex smiles at me. That’s a lie. That’s the face of a liar. The truth is, he probably wants to keep an eye on me as much as possible, because he doesn’t know what I might do. You’re worried about leaving me with the servants alone? No trust.

“Then I guess I won’t be lonely. Since I couldn’t bring Mira with me, I was just thinking of calling the Spirit of the Lake instead.”

“Don’t do that.”

　The answer came immediately. Apparently, he didn’t like the idea very much. he must not have liked The spirit of the lake very much. Well, I guess it doesn’t help that he looks like that. At least if he had remained a turtle, there would have been a chance.

“Julius, you’ll be going to the castle tomorrow, right? It looks like it’s going to be difficult for you there as well.”

　Brother Cain smiles bitterly. For Brother Cain, I think the academy is like heaven. I’m probably the only one who has a hard time. I have to turn it into heaven somehow.

“Not so much. There’s only so much I can do. Once that is over, I don’t think I will have to go to the castle anymore. Then I think I will be able to go back to the territory right away.”

　That’s right. I don’t think I have to stay in the royal capital for the duration of the social season. I can teach them the tricks of the trade on how to make the panacea, do what I have to do, and then go back to our territory. Why didn’t I realize this earlier?

“I’m sorry, but that’s not how it works. Father has instructed me to keep you in the capital during the social season.”

“Eh?”

　I hadn’t heard. why Is that  the case? It’s not like I’m going out socially like  brother Alex.  Why?

“ Father has asked me to take you to as many social gatherings as possible. I’m sure he wants to sell your face for the future.”

“For the future.”

“Yes.”

　I see, father is assuming that I will withdraw to the territorial capital in the future, right? But he’s correct.  I can make magic potions even in the capital. There is no need to come all the way to the royal capital. I can leave such troubles to brother Alex.

　That’s what I thought, but it seems it’s not that easy. Well, connections in social circles might also come in handy. I have no choice but to give up and follow.

　However, it does not go into the other party’s hearts. We’ll only have a superficial relationship with each other.

　The next morning was very hectic. The two brothers will be attending the school’s opening ceremony. As the student council president, brother Alex had to give a speech, his last duty.

　Brother Cain, as a child of a high-ranking noble family, could not afford to attend the ceremony dressed strangely.

　The servants were busy decorating both of them.

　I ignored the hustle and bustle and ate breakfast elegantly as I still had time to spare before I go to the castle.

　I was supposed to leave after my brothers departed from the townhouse. There was no need to be in a hurry. Let the servants take care of my clothes. All I had to do was grab my white coat and head for the castle.

　Come to think of it, I was told to show up at the training grounds as well. If that’s the case, it would be better to wear clothes that are easy to move in. When I said that to the servant, he calmly stepped back. That’s better.

　Finally, the older brothers seemed to be ready, so I went to see them off at the entrance. There I saw the older brothers with their colorful decorations. Those are modified school uniforms, right?　Is it possible?　I guess so.

“What’s wrong, Julius?”

“No, I just thought there were all kinds of things on it.”

“Oh, this. I got this at a school function.”

“I see.”

　It appears to be something like a medal that is valid only within the school. There are also some of them on brother Cain’s uniform, so it seems like he has made some achievements. Maybe Brother Cain chose the school for these medals? It seems possible.

“Well then, I’m off. Julius, try not to cause trouble for everyone.”

“I understand.”

“You all take care of him.”

　The servants bow their heads. I feel as if they are already working on the assumption that I will do something wrong. It is truly regrettable.

　The carriage in which my brothers are riding is going away. As I saw them off, I promised myself that I would not cause any problems today, no matter what it took.

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