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Chapter 86: Returning to the Margrave Heine Territory

How did this happen?

The room where I was taken to make a stuffed animal modeled after me was Caro’s room. I wonder if it’s okay if I intruded inside.

But Caro didn't seem to mind and pulled me along with a giggle. I wonder what it is ……, Caro seems to be more aggressive than I thought she would be. Come to think of it, Chloe isn’t here either.

The room was decorated in bright cream colors. It was a very girly room with lots of stuffed animals. And it smelled good.

"You're taking good care of the stuffed animal I gave you."

“Of course. I repair them as soon as they get damaged."

Caro laughs at that. What in the world is Caro doing with this stuffed animal? No, no, I don’t have time to think about that. I have to make a stuffed animal.

“Then I’ll borrow your tools. I’ll borrow some fabric ……. Yeah, I think I can manage that.”

Apparently Caro is a serious stuffed animal maker, and there were fabrics and fur materials with patterns I had never seen before.

What should I do about the body shape of the stuffed animal?　If the head were as it is, it would be too realistic and a little creepy, so let’s deform it. The head should be large and round, with a height of about three heads.

Having decided on this policy, I started working on the doll. There were many human-shaped stuffed animals in the game. It would be a piece of cake to make one based on them. That’s what I’m all about. But I am not a stuffed animal craftsman.

Sometimes I check my own appearance in the mirror while making the doll. I think it will probably be okay as long as the hair is styled in a similar way. I arranged the face to be as friendly as possible. I think it turned out pretty cute.

I concentrated so hard that I finished it before lunch. That’s great of me.

“How about like this, Caro?”

Caro silently hugged the finished doll, which no longer looked anything like me. It seemed that she liked it. I guess that’s mission complete.

Just then, there was a knock at the door.

“We’re almost ready for lunch, so come along. Oh, you’ve already done it. I’m impressed.”

The Marquise Mulan was stroking the finished doll, which was a replica of me.  I’d like to think she’s fine with this. She was about to take the doll to the dining room, but Caro stopped her. I wonder if she liked it that much. ……

Lunch was bread, spare ribs, vegetable salad, and golden soup. All of them tasted surprisingly good. Well done.

“I will not see Julius-kun again until next year. Maybe we can go back to the Margrave Heine frontier during the summer vacation?”

“That would be nice, Mother!”

She usually does not speak so loudly, but this was the only time she raised her voice. When the Marquis saw this, she gave Her a warm smile. No, it was not only her. The servants in this room were also looking at Caro with the same eyes.

“It’s a pity that Julius-kun has already decided to leave. Since you’ve come all the way to the royal capital, I thought I’d let Carolina show you around.”

That’s true. I’m not sure if I’ll ever come back to the Royal Capital again. I guess it would be tasteless to go home without sightseeing in the Royal Capital. I may never come back here again, and it would be nice to make some memories.

“So, how about it?　If you have time, Julius, I’m wondering if we could do that in the afternoon. ……”

“Of course it is fine. father will arrange the preparations for my return to the Heine Territory, so I don't think there is anything for me to do after I return to the mansion. He didn't even tell me to hurry back."

“Then it is settled.”

clap, Marquise Mulan clapped her hands. Huh?　Could this possibly mean that I am going on a date with Caro?

After successfully completing my first date with Caro, I returned to the townhouse. The date with Caro and the tour of the royal city was fun. As expected, we couldn’t eat or drink due to the poisoning incident, but we were still able to see many of the tourist attractions in the Royal Capital.

“ you were just going to give them a stuffed animal, but you're so late.”

“Brother Alex, you came home. How was the school?”

I was greeted at the door by brother Alex. It seemed that he had finished his classes at the school earlier. I think the brother with the smiley face is a very peculiar person. I’m sure he knows something. I’d rather spend an hour asking him what’s going on over there than over here.

"Classes haven't really resumed in earnest yet. That’s why the number of classes is small. It seems that the final exam at the end of the school year will be held normally, so I guess they want us to study on our own after we go home.”

“Is that going to be okay?”

“Well. My main goal at the Royal Academy is to expand my network. And if I want to study, all I have to do is hire a tutor."

I wonder. If that’s the case, it seems more and more that I don’t need to go to the Royal Academy. Is there a special school for Potions Master in the Royal Capital apart from the Royal Academy? Well, I’m going to go to the academy in the capital where I can get certified as a Potions Master.

“Welcome back, Julius. You’re all set to go back to the capital.”

“Thank you, Mother. I’ll check my luggage later, just in case.”

“Yes, please do.”

Before dinner, I checked the prepared luggage. In the meantime, Mira who found me was clinging to me.

"Brother, Mira was having a hard time. I'm sure she must have been looking for you. She cried a lot, as if she missed you."

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I didn’t abandon Mira. I just went there to say hello.’

“Kyu.”

Well, I guess I left her here for too long. But I can’t take her with me, you know. After returning to the capital, I’ll try to take her with me wherever I go. But if I do that, will Rosalia be lonely this time?

While thinking about what to do, I checked my luggage and finished dinner. It was a sumptuous dinner party since Rosalia and I were going back to the territory.

“Julius, don’t forget to write to me even after you return to the territory. As her older brother, protect Rosalia.”

“Of course, Father.”

Being the only princess in the Margrave Heine family, father was very sweet to Rosalia. I'm sure he really wanted to keep her close at hand. Still, the fact that he gave priority to Rosalia’s will must mean that she is that important to him.

The next day, we were sent off by our family members who remained in the royal capital and left for the territory capital.

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