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67 (Younger) Sister Princess

[Insolent! Let go of your hands!!]

The arm of a navy blue-haired young lady in a red dress is being held by a knight.

[Princess, I said that the previous time will be the last time, did I not?]

[Why do I have to be stopped by you when I'm going meet Eldest Brother!? This is wierd!!]

[It's unfortunate that you will not understand… Hey, take her to the prison.]

[KYAA!!]

The knight roughly pulled the princess's  hand and pa.s.sed her towards another knight as if throwing her. Ragna slid in during that time and supported the princess..

[What is an outstanding Knight-dono doing to a n.o.ble single woman?]

[What did you say?]

The knight was enraged at Ragna's one sentence. As Ragna entrusted the princess to Aleph, he boldly confronted the knights.

[Thinking that you're being violent towards the woman and I just ended up inserting myself in between. Could you tell me the situation if you don't mid?]

Ciel softly smiled like a n.o.bility and approached the knight. The knight humph'ed through his nose.

[You* are an emerging n.o.ble, aren't you? You don't even have an escort. To buy a court rank with gold, people can also do such low acts. Allow me to especially tell the newcomer who doesn't know anything.] (TN: He's using お前(omae) which is a rude form of ‘you', especially since he's talking to Ciel who is supposedly a n.o.ble.)

The knight who looked lightly at Ciel, an elf who is originally unlikely to become a n.o.ble in this kingdom, said with his eyes up.

[This woman* disobeyed our King's command. Even when we kindly warned her repeatedly, there's not even a sign of repentance. Thus, as per the King's statement, she shall be escorted to the prison.] (TN: Again, using 女(onna) which is rude considering he's talking to a princess. Man, these people are rude.)

[I only have something I want to talk to Eldest Brother! Even though the people are suffering because of him, being confined in my room and unable to do anything, it's unbearable!]

While pretending to worry about the stern princess, Aleph whispered something in her ear. The princess' eyes widens and was about to shout, so he hurriedly covered her mouth.

I wonder what he said, Aleph used to be a prince and he seems to be knowledgeable about that princess, is she his younger sister or cousin?

[Whatever the Princess may think, the King's words are absolute.]

The knight thinly smiled at the princess as if pitying her, then declared to Ciel.

[Now, I will have you hand that woman. Or else, you all will have the same offense.]

[Wha, what did you say!? These gentlemen have nothing to do with it! Aleph-oni—— Not that, a mere butler shouldn't touch me! You are unrelated to me so let go!!]

Hey hey, this princess, her remarks are dangerous. She's also really bad at follow-ups, and I'm pretty sure she was about to say ‘Aleph-oniisama'. Will we be alright?

Giving the knight a sidelong glance, he doesn't seem to have noticed anything strange. It helped that he's an idiot.

Ciel, who glanced at the rampaging princess, put his hand on his chin in a thinking manner.

[Let's see, then shall we have a deal?]

[What?]

[Actually, this girl perfectly fits my preference. If I can do as I please to this woman*, I can compensate you.] (TN: Ciel uses 女性(josei) here. Unlike that uncouth knight.)

Ciel conspiringly smiled.

Ehh, so Ciel's type is a strong woman like this? I thought for a moment then realized that it's all an act.

It's because he had the same face as Dy when he was thinking about something bad.

[Impossible, we will escort that person to the prison.]

[Even if it's not the prison, isn't it fine as long as she's confined somewhere?]

‘For example…' When Ciel proposes in a small voice so only the knight can hear, the knight mutters ‘Hm', and the color of his eyes changes.

[I see, that's not a bad plan. You're quite cruel unlike your face.]

Although I don't know what he said, it seems to be respond to the liking of the knights.

[I hope you'll say that I have a good hobby. And because I'm also a prominent magician even among the elves, I think that I can mostly grant your wish.]

The knights look at each other's faces and laughed indecently.

I've often seen disgusting laughs like this ever since coming to this Kingdom, are there only trash in the chivalric order and army corps?

[It should be fine if that's the case, make sure to confine that woman in your hands.]

[I'm happy for your understanding.]

[Now then, let's fill a detailed story. It's better to have that woman be escorted by your bodyguard and butler. n.o.ble-sama should follow me… Oh, shall we also have that boy follow us?]

The knight was smiling continuously. To send away the bodyguard and only bring someone weak-looking like me, they probably don't plan to have an equal deal.

[I'm leaving the princess in the butler's and little brother's hands so I want to take my guard with me.]

[If you can't take in this requirement then the recent conversation will be nulled.]

This knight, it looks like he's the type of filth who firmly holds onto his advantage. No, is it because he's filth?

[My little brother's magic power is low, I don't think he will be useful even if we bring him with us.]

[You're so long-winded, I will not say it a second time.]

He probably plans to take me hostage and have Ciel listen to what he says. I smiled to Ciel on account of not worrying him.

Ciel seemed to be concernedly thinking hecticly without any expression, but after exchanging looks with Aleph and Ragna, and lastly stopping his eyes on my bangle, he nodded.

[… I understand, where should we go?]

[Over here.]

[Please wait! I never agreed to such one-sided talk!!]

When we were attracted and turned towards the shouting princess, Aleph was still looking at our direction with a look as if he's about to jump towards us. I give a signal to Ragna that I'm leaving the rest to him.

Sorry for making you worry. We will definitely do it properly on our side, so we're leaving the princess to you!