Konyaku haki? Yoroshī. Naraba, fukushūda

(Party 2)

(Leticia POV)

The commotion in the hall had begun to change a moment later.

The whispers that had been fixed towards Leticia a while ago began to concentrate on Marianne-sama.

The King and the Queen, who noticed it, began to swallow their breaths.

“I see. Then, Marianne-sama. What kind of punishment do you think will occur from using magical power without permission with the intention of hurting others?”

“It can’t be….For there to be a punishment… It just, I was totally frightened at that time…”

Even if you cast that little ‘Aren’t I so nice?’ glances, there’s nothing ‘nice’ about getting locked up!!

“I see. Prince, what are your thoughts on this?”

“Marianne, who was the victim, should have the right to make the decision regarding to this.”

“I- I see. It should be decided by the victims as they please, huh?!”

…Ju-Julius-sama. You laughed a bit just now, right? You laughed at the remarks given by the Prince, didn’t you?

“Everyone, please look over here.”

Something was projected onto the wall using the power of magic.

“This was the data management on the use of magical power. If you attend this school, you should know about this. This is a magical tool that was used to keep data on those who used magic illegally and those who used it outside the classroom. To ensure the safety of the school, this tool has been installed since several years ago. The day Marianne-sama’s dress was torn apart and caused her to fall down, it was recorded that Marianne-sama was the only person who had used the magic outside the classroom.”

Doyodoyodoyo, the hall began to erupt with uproar.

“Wha- what is this?”

“At the same time, since that place is also a popular spot among students who use magic without authorization, an image recorder was installed there as well.”

“Ma- Marianne?”

The Prince began to take a step away from Marianne.

“I- I am the Duke’s daughter!?”

Marianne began to shriek.

“Leticia-sama is a lady from the Royal Family.”

Julius responded gently.

“I had devoted my magical power to the Royal Family! You cannot treat me like this–!”

Marianne began to tremble in anger.

Certainly, the magical power was indispensable to the country.

It was also true that Marianne-sama had contributed her magical power, albeit only as much as a sparrow’s tears.

They had to keep silent, as that power was one that determined their livelihood.

“Oi~ did you forget? You actually do not possess enough magical power. Isn’t that is why your hair is brown-colored?”

Marianne was surprised by the man who suddenly appeared  at the venue. His blond hair fluttered as he came into her sight. Despite his rough tone, he was somewhat an elegant man.

“What have you been talking about? I was in Class A, you know? At least I was better than that woman over there!”

When Marianne pointed her hand towards Leticia, that man’s expression changed.

“That woman over there, huh? He~ I see.”

That man began to walk towards Leticia.

“Didion, why is you?’

Leticia was surprised by Didion, who had appeared unexpectedly.

As they thought that the man was trying to harm Leticia, the Knights had begun to position themselves into a battle mode.

They tried to tell Leticia to get away from him.

However, instead of moving, Leticia was staring at Didion.

When Didion reached her, he swiped off her choker from her neck.