Formerly, The Fallen Daughter of the Duke

24. Flash

To Claire’s remarks, the look on the faces of Vique and Lewis changed sassy.

“Is it true, it’s”

“Yeah, my grandmother had the best silver magic in the world.”

“Silver”

Lewie’s eyes rock with surprise.

“I’ve read about Auntie Azama erasing a tornado as a daughter in a picture book. He said it would purify the air.”

“Purify every air…… That’s theoretically possible. With mighty magic.”

To Claire’s words, Lewis nods.

“… but even if it were possible, the burden on Claire would be too much”

“Not if you’re saying that now. As a royalty, you should think best of protecting your people and your country.”

Claire blocks Veek’s words.

In a tone that was too strong for a clear will to feel, Vik ate.

“… that’s just great. The famous Lady of the Martino family in Noston.”

“You say that now?

Claire unintentionally laughs at the unexpected appearance of the topic that the two of them have somehow continued to avoid over the past few weeks.

“Your Highness, I need your permission. We don’t have time.”

Lewis, who was watching the two of them, rushed Veek.

“Okay. Let’s leave it to Claire. However, after reporting to His Majesty the King, Lui went to the Sorcerer of the Royal Palace to prepare the barrier. Not that I don’t believe in Claire’s power, but it’s insurance.”

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Cutting off Lewis’ reply, Vike pulled Claire’s hand and headed to the balcony of the royal palace.

Out on the balcony, the sky is even darker.

A dull black vortex centered on the eastern side of the Wang capital was beginning to spread overhead, giving a hunch of an unusual tornado of unusual magnitude.

“This is terrible…”

Vik squeaks.

Claire felt trembling with horror.

“Don’t guide me. The evacuation of the people has progressed considerably, and if it doesn’t work, Lewis and the magicians of the royal palace will put up a powerful barrier.”

Vik, who noticed how Claire was doing, says confidently.

Even after we got to the balcony, our hands remained connected.

“You know what, you’re really a prince”

“What, now?”

Claire’s heart became just a little lighter when she saw Veek pretending to be calm while seeping sweat into her forehead.

(… the magic of purification)

The magic of purification, coincidentally, has only recently been learned at the Royal School.

He was taught by a magician in a personal lesson, but despite his high-ranking magic, Claire succeeded in one go.

(Well, it wasn’t such a giant tornado that purified it then, though it was a small, pathetically ill flower)

(… but we have to do it)

Claire closes her eyes and fills her body with magic.

Allow the aurora light to shine across your toes, fingertips, and hair.

And I thought of the sight of a picture book I read with my grandmother in my memory.

Claire speaks the words of her covenant with the Spirit as she hears the sound of her heart.

“Spirit. Purify this air in exchange for my magic.”

At that moment,

The world was engulfed in dazzling light.

To be precise, the light emitted around Claire spread in an instant and at a fierce speed, enveloping the world as far as it could see.

From the balcony of the castle, the castle town, the neighbouring village, the end of the country….

Light instantly went to distortions of magic or turned increasingly black clouds into sparkling particles of several colors.

Less than a second, it was just a moment.

If it wasn’t for the vik I was watching beside, I’d never know that the origin of this light was Claire on the balcony of the royal palace.

It was so intense, it was a momentary light.

“Claire!”

Immediately afterwards, Veek stops Claire from falling apart without force.

Having exhausted the magic she could have, Claire lost her mind, not even being able to see if the purification had succeeded.

―――――

“I knew this would happen again…”

Under the fluorescent light, Minami shrugs.

Now I’m not surprised anymore.

Simple decor unlikely in that world on a thin bed you’re used to seeing.

This was a real room.

“Ugh, Master Lewis, how handsome… I wanted to attack -!!

Riko, sitting with her back to Minami in front of her, is interested in the game of the world where Claire was just following.

When I look at the table, I see a fanbook of “Growing ♡ ETERNAL LOVE”.

On the plate next door, a few caramel nuts and dried fruit remained.

(Same day as before…. yes, it’s only been a few hours since then)

I wonder if magic has succeeded.

Whisper. If it’s the same as usual, we should be able to get back to the original world in a few minutes.

but now I couldn’t afford to wait for it and wanted to know the results as soon as possible.

“Huh? It worked, didn’t it?

Riko, hearing Minami’s voice, turns around.

“Yeah?”

I don’t know what that means, I listen back.

“Minami, I thought you were asleep, but you were watching? Sorry, I played first.”

Riko continues.

“We met again on Lindell Island, when Lady Veek invited us to travel through the Papeet country, didn’t we? The one with the tornado during his stay in Wangdu. Heroin magic will succeed! I don’t have a hook option or anything, so it’s okay! This is a sensitization event where you can put up a barrier to minimize damage and a thank you ball will be held!

I’m stunned that the content of the game that Riko enjoys talking about is too different from what she has actually seen.

(… I’m entering the future after the heroine chooses Asberto route)

Though I was surprised at one time, I was so convinced that I thought so again.

“That? Minami, you haven’t played yet? Asbert-like route data”

Riko, who is about to make a save, says dissatisfied.

“You don’t want to play it for some reason.”

For once, it’s a story that was attacked (…) in real life from a different perspective.

“Sure, it’s the most guessy route in this game with a reputation for having the worst heroine personality. Seduce you, take Claire’s side… No, that’s oddly funny there!… but then I erase the save data?

Riko asks.

“Hmm. For once, leave it”

I don’t know why, but I felt like I shouldn’t erase it somehow, and Mimi asked me to leave the data.

(Gradually, my eyelids are getting heavy. Looks like it’s time to go back to that world)

“Riko… can I sleep another night?

“Yes, sir. Good night!”

Riko, obsessed with the game, answers with a light nori and turns to the monitor again.

After confirming it, he fell into a deep sleep, as he had hoped.