Chapter 23: The Commander's Son Is Asked by a Best Friend

"I see, so that's how it unfolded."

In the classroom, Rinse asked me about this morning, so when I answered, I got that kind of reaction.

"But it's a little surprising. I thought you were going to fix it after breaking his heart."

"That's fine, but I have to use what I can."

I was on that plan until halfway through, but when I learned about the existence of the maid, Anri, the final pieces were ready, and I had a rough idea, so I shifted. Well, if it was a broken heart pattern, it might not have gone so smoothly. In that case, it would have been necessary to make another candidate or have them offer their loyalty in the name of dependence.

It's easier to take advantage of people with weak hearts. Well, I can't show Alice this kind of thinking. She knows that she doesn't have much praise for her thoughts. Even so, there are many people in the world who are worse than me, so is it still safe?

"But Arth is really crazy."

"What's the matter?"

"It's something I've been thinking about ever since I became friends with you. Besides, you're also sensitive to the agility of people's hearts. Your physical abilities are outstanding, and at this stage you has power comparable to the strongest knight commander in this country. And when you have a cute and clever fiancé in your position as a noble, you came here."

"Mostly misunderstood except for the last one"

"You can see the depth of your love when you don't deny it at the end."

Well, it's only natural that Alice is cute and smart.

"I've said it many times, but I won't hand over Alice. I'm ready to take Alice and run away."

"Running away is amazing when you already have options, but there's no need for that. Both my father and I gave up on Miss Misty from the beginning."

"Is that so?"

"Because my father was very pleased with that act of breaking off the engagement."

That raccoon father would probably react like that. He's the kind of man who uses reason to control a situation where he could go insane if he makes one wrong move. I don't really want to get involved with someone who thinks that even his own son can be used or is interesting, but... as long as he's the king, there won't be many opportunities to meet him.

"I really want Rinse to sit on the throne as soon as possible."

"You're quick."

"Isn't that right? Actually, Rinse already has enough qualities to be a king. After graduating from the academy, You have to overthrow His Majesty as soon as possible and have you become the king."

"King huh… hey, Arth"

After saying that, Rinse said with a slightly sad expression.

"If my brother had become the king, what would have happened to this country?"

"It was flourishing. Do you want me to say that?"

"Yeah, yeah. I don't need that kind of comfort."

"Then, to be honest, it might have been destroyed, or maybe even one step before that."

Even without charm magic, that prince would probably have been defeated by the heroine. Many of the capture targets are mentally immature children. When such a child grows up, if the wound is poked, it will easily come out rags. If Arth hadn't become me, it would have happened.

"I see... I, you know, hated my brother."

"Is that so?"

"Since I was born first, no matter what I did, my younger brother always looked down on me."

With that said, Rinse turned his gaze away from me and said.

"I don't have the dignity of an older brother. I don't think I'm suited to be a king."

"It's stately... that kind of thing has no choice but to build up confidence."

"Do you build up your confidence?"

"You can only move forward by affirming yourself. You're amazing, Rinse."

"that kind of thing is..."

"It's true that a king needs dignity, but that's not enough. If he doesn't have the proper ability, he's just a foolish king."

If you want to sit back on your throne, you need good companions. However, Rinse has specs that make up for it. that's why...

"Why don't I call you the greatest wise king of all time?"

"I'm the wise king... you always say amazing things, don't you?"

"It's okay. If anything happens, I'll support you. Well, if Alice is in this country, I have to be there too."

When I said that, Rinse smiled a little and then said.

"Thank you."

"No problem"

"It depends on the situation, besides I don't want to say too much…but I want Nii-san and the people who were close to him to be rehabilitated."