Chapter 118: His Highness, Nicholas

A knock came at the door as if it was tearing the tense aura in the room. Then, the door opened, and the person who showed up was Otou-syama!

Lei! Luke!

Otou-sama crouched down and opened his eyes wide as I ran up to him.

I heard you were practising magic, so I came because I was worried. Was everything alright?

Ai. Nico ish greath. It was a suitable answer. Though, I could see that he clearly didnt care about Nico. Honestly.

So, Luke, did you have any trouble?

Thats Onii-sama looked at Nicos father, then looked down.

Oh, Your Highness. Im sorry, I didnt notice you.

I almost laughed at Otou-sama who really didnt notice the Prince. That was close.

You wnow, you wnow, Nicosh Otou-syama

Oh, His Highness?

I thought Ill tell Otou-sama now.

He wanthsh Nii-syama channew magic outh.

Oh.

I felt the temperature in the room rapidly drop. Otou-sama hugged me tightly, then put me down and faced Nicos father, who looked stiff.

Have you ever heard of people exchanging magic, Your Highness?

N-no. Thats why I want to try it once. Nico said something unnecessary to Otou-sama. I thought this the other day, but Nicos father might be a little, just a little dim-witted. I looked at him again. Hmm. Isnt he still too nave for someone in his twenties?

Otou-sama shrugged.

We dont know what would happen if we absorb other peoples magic, thats why only Lei can do it since she did it accidentally.

Oh, is that so? B-but, Luke said he could do it. I think Nicos father said something even worse.

Only the theory. Even I know the theory of it. But rational adults wouldnt dare do it even if they know they can.

Hes right. I looked at Otou-sama in admiration. When I think about it, Ive only seen him act indifferently, gentle, and loving towards me. This is the first time Ive ever seen him give reasonable arguments like a capable adult.

Otou-syama, coow

Lei!

Otou-sama immediately hugged me and rubbed his face against mine.

Otou-syama, Youre wiwe a capabwe pershon!

Thats right! Otou-sama is capable, isnt he?

Coow!

Hahaha.

We made a racket and someone quietly spoke to us, Otou-sama and Lei. It was Nii-sama. We stopped moving.

Oh, sorry.

Ai

Nii-sama got mad because we were too loud.

Thats enough. I think Ive already taught Prince Nicholas how to handle his magic today, so handle this matter between you adults. Now, Lei and Your Highness, Nicolas.

Nico and I quietly walked to where Nii-sama and Gill were.

Now, what shall we do now?

Play outside!

Pway!

He wasnt angry, he proposed a good idea!

Then, lets go outside. Go get your jackets.

Ok!

Aai.

Were going to play outside now.

However, I fell asleep in less than 30 minutes while playing hide-and-seek and was carried to the bed in the library. Too bad. Lets play indoors next time.

Lei and His Highness (Lukes Perspective)

Doesnt Lei sleep too much?

Your Highness. Im not too sure about this, but I think this is normal.

Really? His Highness replied as he watched Lei, who was sleeping soundly on the small bed.

What do you do when Lei sleeps like this?

Hmm. I wonder if she would get bigger and watch her.

I, Im jealous.

Why? His Highness looked up at me curiously.

Im usually at the academy dormitories. Im jealous that you get to see her every day.

But, we have to study in the morning, then have lunch separately. We only get to play a little after lunch, then she falls asleep. Albans takes her home after she wakes up.

But dont you have fun while studying?

Hmm. Lei is good at persuading Odds-sensei, so we spend less time studying, and we get to play more.

When I thought that would be something she would do, I couldnt help but smile. She definitely fooled the tutor with her cuteness.

But, Lei doesnt grow bigger even though I watch her a lot.

Well, yeah. While watching Lei sleep cutely, I looked at the unsatisfied Prince Nicholas and found it funny.

Now then, its my turn. Gill, who hadnt done much until now, was enthusiastic.

Lei is a good girl, but shes smaller and weaker than Your Highness. She can only be your playmate. We finally get to skip school, so lets train our bodies together.

Train our bodies?

Yeah, train with swords. Well move around using our bodies.

Lets do it!

His Highnesss eyes sparkled, and he no longer had Lei in his eyes. Playing with Gill, the training maniac, will be proper training for him.

Then, lets start with tree climbing.

I can climb trees?!

His Highness hadnt been allowed to climb trees because it was dangerous.

Its alright since Im there.

Yes, itll be alright since Gill is there. I turned back to Lei. I thought I could only watch her nap during my days off. I gently brushed her curly hair, and it went back to its position once my hand brushed over it.

Oi.

My cute sister.

Oi.

What Gill?

I turned back because he was annoying.

Youre coming too.

I dont want to.

Our job starts from when we get here until we leave. Watching Lei is a side benefit. And, youve been slacking off on your training because youre relieved that Lei is back.

Even though no one could win against me at the academy. I thought he wouldnt find out since were in different grades.

When the time comes, well be facing adults. If you keep slacking off, then you wont be able to protect Lei when the time comes.

What the hell are you talking about?

You cant say it wont happen again, right? Gill said sternly, and I reluctantly stood up.

Natalie, dont let Lei feel lonely when she wakes up.

I understand. Ill call you straight away.

Hans.

Im keeping watch.

I lifted my eyebrows at His Highness who looked excited, then looked at Leis sleeping face again, before going outside with Gill and His Highness.

Lei wont wake up even if you stare at her or shake her.

Did you shake her?

A little.

I looked at His Highness in shock. Did you do that? I might have to cut Hanss pay.

I had a more pleasant afternoon than I thought.