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Chapter 227: There is no plan to take over as head of the family!

　It would have been nice to have had a lesson in etiquette while wearing evening party costumes in advance. Axel and Ijidol had been stumped the whole time. Even though they had only changed clothes, but everything they had practiced so far had slipped out of their minds as if they had taken off a hat.

“Both of you, calm down. You were doing fine this morning.”

“I’d say so, Julius. These clothes, they’re hard to move in.”

“And I’m scared of getting them dirty.”

“It doesn’t matter if they get dirty. The servants of the Margrave Heine family will clean even the most stubborn stains.”

　He looked at me as if to say, “Really? I don’t blame you for that either. I don’t think they’ve ever had a servant wash their clothes before.

　But there are servants who are specialists in every field. Our specialist in charge of washing clothes can make any stain as good as new. It’s terrifying. Huh?　Do they need a washing machine?

“What is it, Julius?　Did you come up with a better way to relieve the tension between us?”

“Yes, I did. ……”

　I couldn’t say I was thinking of something else, so I crossed my arms and pretended to be deep in thought. How about they actually experience it?

“Why don’t you get your clothes dirty and have them wash them? That way, you will think it’s okay if they get them a little dirty.”

“I see, you’re right. I’ll go get you a spare change of clothes.”

“Wait. You don’t have to go that far. I believe you. I believe you.”

“Axel is right. There is no problem. I believe you.”

　The two of them did their best to stop the experiment. I think it’s easier to understand if you actually see it, but as expected, they seemed to be against the idea of soiling the clothes Brother Alex’s prepared to do the test.

　Perhaps my suggestion worked, but from that point on, their movement was better than before. Still, there was some stiffness, though.

“I guess tomorrow was too soon after all.”

“its too soon, brother. At least wait until the two of them are used to being dressed.”

　I said to brother Alex, who was in the bathtub, in dismay. I think anyone would be like that if they were suddenly made to wear such luxurious clothes. We should start with light “slightly luxurious clothes” like those worn by lower class aristocrats.

　I looked at Axel and Ijidol as if asking for their agreement. They both looked as if they wanted to say, “It is wrong for us to be here,” as they stood a short distance away, soaking up to their shoulders in the bathtub.

　Nero said, “Of course I can’t do that,” and after washing our bodies, he walked out of the bathhouse. Did I do something wrong?

“Yes, maybe I was a little too hasty. I was trying to show you a good time, but maybe I was spinning my wheels.”

“It is a good time… Thanks to you brother, I’m able to do whatever I want in the Royal capital, you know? You’ve already shown us enough good things.”

“Really?　I’m glad to hear that.”

　I wonder what’s wrong. Does  brother have something to feel guilty about? Or maybe he is afraid of …… me?　I wonder if the many “mistakes” I have done in the past have instilled a sense of fear in my brother.

“It’s fine, brother. I am on your side.”

　I said that while looking straight into brother Alex’s eyes. His eyes widened, as if he was a little surprised by that statement.

“Hehehe, thank you, Julius. It’s reassuring to hear you say so.”

“Brother, you don’t think I’m thinking of taking over as head of the Heine family, do you?”

　Brother Alex’s eyes swam. Ah, maybe you were thinking about it, right?

“Oh no, I never thought that ……”

“That will definitely not happen. I have a mission to ‘spread easy-to-use magic potions.’ If I have time to be the head of the family, I’ll just make magic potions.”

　I said crisply. Axel and Ijidol were watching me with their mouths open.

　They seem bewildered by what they have heard about the backstory of the Count of Heine’s frontier. But the two of them are witnesses. Now, there will be no more such groundless rumors in the future.

“Julius… you have the power to become a swordsman and a great mage, right? What are you going to do about that?”

“Huh!? Who in the world would do such a thing? Could it be Axel or Ijidol!?”

　When I looked at them, they shook their heads and hands in vehement denial.

“I didn’t say it, I haven’t told anyone!”

“Yes, that’s right. I didn’t say it, I didn’t say it!”

　It is a fierce appeal. Then, maybe Nero–.

“Ah, Julius? The one I heard it from was the servant I had always following you. Not from the two of them, and it wasn’t from Nero with.”

　His brother hurried to follow up. That impatient look. Maybe I looked scary? Calm down, calm down. I have no intention of becoming a swordsman, a great mage, or even a magic tool maker.

“What do you think I am, brother? There’s no way I have that kind of power. I can’t and won’t become something like that.”

“Yes, I know. No matter how much, it is odd, ain’t it?  Hahaha ……”

　A dry laugh echoed through the humid bathroom. I hope this will clear up that rumor once and for all.

　It seems that I’m in more trouble than I thought. Could it be that it’s my fault that brother Alex got engaged to Daniela-sama?　I’d like to think that I’m overthinking it.

“Yes, that’s right. There’s no way that’s silly. Isn’t that right, you two?”

　He smiled smugly. Axel and Ijidol’s faces quickly turned pale.

“Yes, that’s right. That can’t be happen.”

“Right~?”　Haha ……”

　This is good for now. Now all that’s left is to shut Nero up.

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