Chapter 191: Complicity (Lukes Perspective)

Translator: Blushy

Editor: Sam

You said isolation, but isnt it just that were not close with them? The Remingtons do a proper job with the barrier and they are doing their political work as well. In other words, nothing has changed; in fact, its the rest of us three families that have changed.

It was just that the three houses questioned what magic was because of Lei and grew a little closer. Even if the Remingtons are isolated, I dont think they would have a problem with it, since Otou-sama didnt think anything of it even if he were isolated.

That was how much the Four Marquises werent interested in each other.

Fathers generation is probably fine with this. Or perhaps, its difficult to say what can be done to improve the situation. If father hadnt made a move, then nothing would have changed in the first place, Mark lightly agreed with me.

But I wonder if thats alright with our generation.

Our generation?

I was surprised that we had been lumped together. Otou-sama is still in the prime of his life. I had only started training my magic two years ago. I have six more years before I come of age.

Hey, hey, I may be a little older than you, but your father is more than 10 years older than me. However, Im only four years older than Felicia, and five years older than Gill. I think of myself as being in the same generation as you guys and Prince Lambert.

Prince Lamberts generation?

Yeah. Our fathers are in the same generation as the current King. And the Four Marquises who are younger than me and I are in Prince Lamberts generation. Perhaps, Prince Nicos generation will be included in this too.

Mark is 20. Hes more in Otou-samas generation for me than the childrens generation.

Dear me. Dont treat me like an old man. Even with the barrier, Im only helping father.

Im sorry.

Honestly, I apologised because I thought that his generation had nothing to do with me.

Im not going to say something childish like I want us to get along. Its just the Remington House doesnt seem the same as ours where our parents take good care of us.

I had an inkling that it was something like that.

Thats why Mark looked at Gill and Felicia and at His Highness and Chris, who were playing happily.

Even if their parents arent supportive. What was Mark expecting when he said that?

It will be extremely difficult for Felicia to stand alone. When the time comes, if we dont support her, then Kingdom, which is protected by the royal family and the Four Marquises, will collapse.

Mark?

With fathers generation and ours. Two, not one, make up the groups that maintain the barrier. Wouldnt it be a relief if that happened?

It was something I hadnt thought of. I didnt know what to think and nothing came out of my mouth.

So, were going to train our magic, and raise all the childrens powers. So that the barrier can be maintained with our generation alone. Coincidence or not, but all the skilful people are gathered here, Im sure we can do it.

Youre not just talking about the heirs, but Lei and Chris too?

Thats right. Those two have too much magic, so they probably wont be left alone even if theyre not successors.

You came all the way here today to say that?

Then it would have been better for him to come to the mansion so we can talk about it more.

Mark looked a little cheeky and laughed.

I didnt want father to know. I mean, Luke, you shouldnt tell the Albans head either.

Why?

Because theyll stop us.

Youre right.

At least, Otou-sama wouldnt like Lei to be involved, and Gills father wouldnt want to impose such a burden on a small child.

But we can do it, for better or for worse. Im not going to misjudge Leis special powers just because shes cute. In terms of magic manipulation alone, shes probably better than you.

Thats

Lei said that I was amazing since I learnt everything quickly, but Lei is actually better at manipulating magic than me. She just doesnt know because she cant concentrate and falls asleep quickly.

Felicia is too serious to keep secrets, so you cant tell Felicia and Chris about this. This is between me, you, and Gill.

I havent agreed to anything yet, and I dont know what Gill will say.

Gill will agree. Im sure.

I couldnt help but snap at the confident Mark, Then, Prince Lambert

He doesnt know. If he does, then hell disband this study group.

I felt like I was about to be made an accomplice to something preposterous.