Chapter 222: Dance Lesson from Hell

　The dance teacher who teaches us how to dance is a dance teacher in the service of the royal family. I definitely thought I would be able to dance with Daniela-sister-in-law, but it seems I was wrong. I’m a little disappointed.

　Brother Alex seemed to be instructing us while watching us dance with the teacher from a little distance.

“Well then, let’s start by checking your posture. Get into a holding posture.”  

　Following my brother’s instruction, we corrected our posture as if we had a partner. Ijidol was Immediately corrected on his posture.

　Wow, this is going to be one hell of a dance lesson.

　After the posture check, the real practice began. We dance with the teacher as our partner. Daniela-sama played the music, and we practiced again and again to the music. Daniela’s piano skills were of a professional level. Perhaps even better than the best musicians around.

　The teacher would check our movements while brother would give us advice on posture. The repetition continued until it was time for the tea party we always looked forward to.

　As expected, Ijidol alone was not enough to shield me from the shots fired. I was the one who would be doing a lot of dancing at the evening party. Naturally, the checks on me were the strictest.

“My legs are like a newborn fawn’s.”

　I massaged my thighs, which were jiggling due to the unfamiliar movements. The two of them were also rubbing their legs and arms in the same way. I don’t know if my muscles will be sore tomorrow.

“I should have worked out more.”

“In this case, kenjutsu would be ten times, no, twenty times easier.”

　The table in the common room that we always use at this time is where we are stretched out. As soon as dance practice was over, we were promptly kicked out. It seems that Daniela-sama has another task. I’m sure she stayed with us until the very last minute. I  can only thank her.

　As expected, it seems that I can’t do the etiquette training with Daniela-sama every day, so from tomorrow it will be held at the Margrave Heine family townhouse. Of course, I was told, “If time permits, you will practice with Daniela-sama at the royal castle.”

　To be honest, I would really appreciate it if they would not allow me to have my manners practice at the castle. I was so nervous that I was even more tense, and I didn’t really understand what I was doing well. It was the same with Axel and Ijidol, who ultimately had eyes like dead fish.

“I’m sure things will be a little easier tomorrow.”

“I hope so. ……”

“You don’t think we’re going to have to stay overnight  for an etiquette class or anything, do you?”

“Ha! That’s a good idea…”

“no, it’s not!”

　They both denied me. Isn’t it nice to have a sleepover with friends? Apparently I was the only one who thought that.

　Will the two of you go home now? I had to draw the blueprints for the ice room when I got back to the townhouse too. After that, I guess I’ll continue with the manners class. It’s a little depressing.

“Ah, I don’t want to just go home and be quiet. I’m feeling a bit restless.”

“Axel, you danced so much, but do you still have a lot of energy? If that’s the case, I wish you would have danced for me.”

“Can Ijidol have too much magic power?”

“That’s true, but ……”

　It seems that both of them are filled with frustration. Wouldn’t it be a bad idea to let him go home like this? It would be better to dispose of it safely so they don’t explode. But how? I can’t even use the training ground.

“It would have been nice if we could have used the training ground. …… Well, why don’t you come to our townhouse?　We can practice both swordsmanship and magic in the garden of the townhouse.”

“There you go again with that. You’re trying to get us to stay the night, aren’t you?”

“Yes, that’s right. But it’s nice to have a place in the garden where we can do magic.”

　I feel like I need to push this one more time. I don’t want to take the etiquette class all alone either.

“You’ll be coming tomorrow anyway, so come  as a preliminary check.”

“Hmmm, sure.”

“Are you sure about that?”

“Okay, then it’s settled.”

　I decided a little forcefully, and immediately had the servant prepare the carriage. At the same time, I asked my brother to tell me what to do. My brother had gone somewhere with Daniela-sama. You don’t think they’re having a baby, do you?　I have faith in you, brother.

　Upon returning to the townhouse, I was immediately greeted by the family orderly.

“Welcome home, little Julius.”

“I’m home.”

“Little ……”

　Axel looked like he was about to start laughing, so I gave him an elbow to shut him up. I don’t like being called a boy either. But no matter how many times I  told him, he wouldn’t stop. I’ve given up now.

“The courtyard is this way. Is it ready?”

“Of course. We have prepared wooden swords and real swords. We also have magic targets for practicing magic, including spares.”

“Thank you. That’s what I’m talking about.”

“thank you and sorry for imposing on you.’

　I took Axel and Ijidol with me to the courtyard.

“Hey Julius, why do you have a spare magic target?”

“Oh, I was practicing before and broke a magic target. He’s been very attentive ever since. I’ve told him I won’t make the same mistake twice, but he won’t listen to me.”

“Breaking the Magic Target: ……”

　Ijidol is at a loss for words. Is it that bad?　I used a bit of powerful magic and it broke. In terms of practice magic, only beginner magic should be used. That’s probably all there is to it.

“Is it that amazing , Ijidol?”

“Of course it’s great!　I’ve never heard of a magic target being broken, I don’t know if even the current Magic Division Commander can break it.”

“…… at least that’s what Julius did, right?”

“I suppose so.”

　Not good. One of them is looking at me with fearful eyes, the other with glowing eyes. And above all else, I can’t let  brother Alex find out about this. I have to do something.

“I’m sure the target was about to break. I used a bit of strong magic on it, and it broke. It just happened.”

“Julius, bocchan, there is no such thing. It would be a disaster if something were to happen to my Lord’s family. After every training session, we thoroughly check and inspect everything. There was nothing wrong with the magical object that you broke.”

　No, you don’t have to emphasize it so much…Ah, look, the two of them are looking at me with increasingly strange eyes,, aren’t they? Those weren’t the words I wanted.

“Please keep this a secret from brother Alex, okay?”

　I said as I looked up at the steward. But, however, the family orderly has an apologetic look on his face. No way.

“…… I have already spoken to Alex-sama.”

　Oh, my God. No wonder my brother sees me as a problem child.

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