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Chapter 121: Brother Alex’s  Situation

　We immediately made preparations and left for the royal capital. We only told Mother and Rosalia that we had been summoned by His Majesty the King. Apparently, Father wanted to keep the panacea as secret as possible.

　Mother seemed to be quite suspicious, but she did not say anything, nor did she let Rosalia say anything, because she was aware of the atmosphere of the situation.

　I left Mira with Rosalia. As expected, if we were to take even Mira with us, even Rosalia might follow us.

　There was nothing in particular on the way to the royal capital. When we arrived at the townhouse in the royal capital without any trouble, father immediately went through the procedures to arrange a meeting with His Majesty the King. Now we are waiting for His Majesty the King’s reply.

　His Majesty the King must be busy. Let’s wait patiently. Should I let Chloe know that I am in the royal capital?　And is Caro coming here, too?　I don’t know about that.

　While I was spending time at the townhouse, my brother Alex, who should normally be living in the school’s dormitory, came back. Probably, His Majesty the King had spoken to Miss Daniela, who then passed the news on to him.

“You came to the royal capital very quickly. I thought it would take a little longer.”

“I feel that this matter must be settled as soon as possible. We can’t let it drag on until the horse racing season.”

“That’s true.”

　Horse racing is now a major source of income for the Margrave Heine territory. It seems that other fiefdoms also hold horse races, but not on the same scale as ours. I was told that it was a popular pastime for the common people.

“I’m glad Julius came too. I thought he didn’t like it because he didn’t want to come to the royal capital.”

“I will come if I need to.”

　I couldn’t help but smile. It is true that I do not want to come to the royal capital. Because there is nothing to do even if you come to the royal capital. I can’t make magic potions or magic tools. The only thing I can do immediately is to make stuffed toys.　How about that?

　There is a large library in the royal capital, but you can only enter when you become an adult. Naturally, I cannot enter. In other words, I’m bored. I don’t want to be a stuffed toy maker, I don’t want to be a stuffed toy maker. ……

“By the way, may I ask. Why was Julius called?　Daniela-sama asked me, ‘I insist you call Julius.’ …… but why Julius?”

“No, I don’t have a good relationship with Lady Daniela!　 we’ve only met a few times.”

 “Then, was it a request from Lady Chloe?”

　Brother Alex is pondering, “Hmmm”. Father is looking at him blankly. It seems that he is still keeping it a secret even from brother Alex. Could it be that Brother Alex is not very trustworthy?　Hang in there, Brother Alex.

　It seems that Brother Alex decided to come back to the townhouse for a while. From what I have heard, it seems that Brother Alex has been appointed as Vice Student Council President as expected. Of course, the student body president is Miss Daniela.

　This appointment naturally created a lot of jealousy. And it seems that people frequently came to his dormitory and made a fuss.

　It was not only the male students, but also the female students. Is that so? He has the title of the next Margrave of the Frontier, and he has a good face. He is also smart. There was no way they would overlook such an excellent property.

　I would have liked to ask him about his relationship with Miss Daniela, but seeing as how father didn’t ask him anything, I guess things are progressing accordingly. He is perfect for Daniela-sama to marry. Has this been decided?　If that’s the case, the Chances  of me and Chloe getting together will almost disappear. His Majesty the King can also use Chloe as another hand.

“I haven’t heard anything in particular from Miss Chloe. …… By the way, brother Alex, is Miss Carolina of Marquis Mulan in the royal capital?”

“I wonder?　I haven’t had much chance to talk to Miss Hilda recently.”

　The older brother ponders. Yes, this is almost a given. Alex will marry Miss Daniela, not Miss Hilda. I think it is a fair decision. It’s a pity for Miss Hilda, but she’s a beautiful woman and has a high status, so I’m sure she’ll be a big draw.

　Don’t tell me, brother Alex, you didn’t really choose her based on the size of her breasts, did you? I believe in you, okay?

“I see.”

‘Julius, are you worried?”

“No, it’s not like that, but if Miss Carolina were here in the royal capital, how could I not show my face?”

“That’s true.”

　 It would be best not to let such a small matter as this complicate relations with Marquis Mulan. Even if it were not so, the relationship between Brother Alex and Miss Hilda might be strained.

　I decided to secretly ask the servants to investigate.

　A few days after arriving at the royal capital, a meeting notice came from the royal castle. This was early enough, I thought. They wanted to call us as soon as possible while trying not to look suspicious to those around. I could sense such an atmosphere.

　I and my father would be going to the meeting. Brother Alex was not called. He looked a little suspicious, but he didn’t ask again. Well, as expected, he seemed to realize that something was wrong.

“Are you ready, Julius?”

“Of course. I’ve also copied down how to make the elixir.”

“Are you sure about that?”

“Yes, of course. I’m sure grandmother would have done the same.”

“Yes. ……”

　The carriage of the margrave Heine family is parked in front of the townhouse. Normally, a royal carriage would have come to pick us up since we had been summoned by the state, but this time there was no such carriage. It seems that they are being very cautious.

　After we got in, the carriage headed straight for the royal castle.

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