Even if you succeed in jobless reincarnation and time magic, you must live life to the fullest.

That's really petty.

That being said.

If it were me, seeing someone I had a past conflict with chatting happily with my loved one would naturally make me wary.

It's understandable that they would ask that question.

"She is my disciple."

"Disciple... So, what kind of person do you think Benedict is?"

"...Although I spent two years with her, I didn't have much contact with her outside of studying. If I had to say, I think she's a very gentle girl."

gentle.

That's right.

Almighty Asahi.

In this situation, simply answering in this way should be fine.

"Other than that?"

"Pakus kept asking questions," he continued.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

I'm getting a little tired of this topic.

Asking me this kind of question makes it sound like I'm some kind of idiot who would develop special feelings for my disciples.

Who would have special feelings for their own disciple?

“Your Highness Pacus, if you have anything to say, please speak freely.”

"...Before I speak, I want to confirm one thing."

"what?"

"If Benedict is in danger, you'll help her, right?"

"That's natural."

I have absolutely no liking for Parkus.

But Benedict is my student, and it's perfectly normal for a teacher to help her.

Luo Qixi was the same way before.

I embarked on a journey to find myself amidst the Great Migration Disaster.

I learned a lot from Loki, and this is no exception.

Ok……

But marrying one's disciple is out of the question.

After all, I swore that I would only marry three wives.

……

eh?

Why ask this kind of question?

Could it be that Parkus is planning to use Benedict to blackmail me?

think carefully.

That's certainly a possibility.

After all, this guy has done this kind of thing before.

Arrest the maid's lover whom they had their eye on.

Then, saying things like, "You wouldn't want your loved one to lose their life, would you?"... what they'll do next is self-evident.

But Benedict was clearly his lover...

No.

Calling them lovers isn't quite accurate.

I don't really know what the relationship between the two of them is.

Regarding their relationship, I only heard one side of the story from Benedict.

Benedict's description of Parkus is:

"He is a gentle, brave person who is willing to stay by my side."

This is a completely different image from the Pacus I know.

In reality...

It's possible that Parkus simply used Benedict as a tool to satisfy his sexual desires.

After all, that's just the kind of person he is.

As for why Benedict Cumberbatch would have such a high opinion of Parkus.

It was probably just because Pakus was the only person in the palace willing to get close to her.

……

Once you realize this...

I felt we couldn't just sit idly by and do nothing about it.

His tone also became stern.

“Your Highness Pacus, let me make this clear first: if you have any ill intentions, I will not turn a blind eye.”

"...Hmph, in your eyes, this is all I am."

Parkus gave a self-deprecating smirk.

Then he sighed.

"That's not important, so I'll just say it directly."

"Go ahead."

"Please take Benedict out of the palace."

"What……"

"I've inquired, and you came with the envoy from the Kingdom of Asura, which means you hold a high position in the Kingdom of Asura, right?"

"You could say that."

"Then let's find a way to get Benedict out of here, no matter what."

"...Why do this?"

"It has been decided that she will be sent to one of the vassal states of the Wanglong Kingdom for a political marriage."

"what?"

Parkus's sudden statement caught me off guard.

"The reason I sent her to learn gravity magic from you before was for refuge, and at the same time, I also thought about using Benedict to win you over."

"Parcus said with a frown."

"In the end, your relationship with Benedict didn't progress, so the king gave up on the plan. Then, thinking that Benedict was ready, he decided to arrange a marriage between them."

"Perhaps it won't be long before she decides on her marriage partner."

292. People who cannot understand each other

I see……

That's how it is.

After listening to Parkus, I understood what had happened during this time.

The King of the Dragon Kingdom summoned Benedict back and put her to a test.

The results of the assessment are obvious.

Although he didn't learn gravity magic, he did learn the minimum etiquette and common sense required of royalty.

In other words.

From what was originally considered "waste".

It has become "usable".

Followed by.

Because of the war that broke out.

Benedict was to be married off as one of the rewards to the vassal state.

I see……

That's how it is.

This is what's known as a political marriage, something I should have expected a long time ago.

And then, how should I put it...

This is actually a path that Benedict had to take.

As a princess, her destiny is to marry a prince.

That's how it's written in both fairy tales and legends.

Only being saved by a hero or something...

There are no heroes in this day and age.

The term "political marriage" may sound very uncomfortable.