The previous man’s hair was as white as Baron Edward’s, however his physique appeared stronger than ever.

He stood out from the group and was muscular throughout.

“You don’t keep in mind me, which is maybe not shocking, because it was a very long time in the past………….”

The previous man straightened his posture and stood up, bowing low to Pepe.

“My identify is Margrave* Winfrote, and by the grace of the Sylphid, my property was saved, and I’ve been ready for the day to repay the favor.”

(T/N: Margrave was initially the medieval title for the navy commander assigned to keep up the protection of the border.)

-Winfrote? Sounds acquainted……………

“Are you certain? It’s an honor.”

In contrast to the perpetually cheerful Pepe, Margrave Winfrote was overwhelmed.

“I’ve by no means seen Margrave Winfrote like that earlier than.”

“I do know, proper? I all the time thought he was a scary man………….”

“I don’t know why, however it makes me really feel all heat and fuzzy inside.”

“Me too, and I hope the spirit remembers Margrave Winfronte as quickly as potential.”

His determined sincerity got here by way of, and everybody silently cheered for Pepe to recollect.

– I believe I can’t keep in mind it like this. Inform me slightly extra.

“Sure. In fact. It was a time of unprecedented chilly and famine within the north. As individuals starved to dying, a horde of demons attacked Winfrote. As I watched the dying individuals, I used to be helpless.

Within the midst of…………

Pepe, who had been pondering the story of Margrave Winfrote, whirled round in midair.

– Oh sure, I remembered!

“Are you certain?”

– Sure!

Nodding towards the Margrave Winfrote, Pepe whirled round to take a look at me.

– Rose, that is really one thing you………….

However at that second.

A cloud, simply the scale of Pepe, fashioned and enveloped him.

“What’s occurring?”

Poof!

A second later, the cloud burst and disappeared, leaving nothing instead.

“Huh?”

Pepe was gone.

My mana related to Pepe was gone, too.

‘What occurred?’

Apparently, I wasn’t the one one who was puzzled, as I heard voices across the corridor.

“Mr. Sylphid?”

As Margrave Winfrote looked for Pepe with a grim face, a notification popped up.

【Elemental King Sylphid has violated the Regulation of Causality and can be despatched again as a penalty】.

‘Pepe violated the Regulation of Causality?’

【As a penalty, you will be unable to summon Sylphid the Elemental King for a sure period of time. Time remaining: 6 days, 23 hours, 59 minutes, 55 seconds】

【You might be additionally penalized for permitting this to occur: 100 Destiny Power has been deducted】.

【Remaining Destiny Power: 700】

I used to be confused by the succession of notifications.

‘What is that this all about?’

Whereas I used to be nonetheless attempting to determine what was occurring, inquiries from individuals started to pour in.

“The Duchess of Palesdon, the place has your spirit gone?”

“Has the Duchess of Palesdon summoned the spirit again?”

“If not, has she offended the spirit?”

Probably the most distinguished of all of them, Margrave Winfrote, strode briskly towards me.

“Enable me to greet you for the primary time. I’m Aiden Winfrote.”

“Good to satisfy you. I’m Roselina Palesdon.”

I’d been accustomed to not utilizing honorifics with most individuals as I defend my identify because the world’s best villainess, however I couldn’t do this with Margrave Winfrote.

“You’re the Duchess of Palesdon who summoned Sylphid, aren’t you?”

“Sure. That’s right.”

“I hoped to talk with Sylphid a bit extra, however now that issues have come to this, wouldn’t it be potential for me to see him once more?”

Margrave Winfrote requested simply the best query.

‘I can’t discuss to individuals about causality, so I’ll must provide you with a convincing excuse.’

I nodded shortly and replied.

“Yeah. Nicely, I summoned Pepe with my very own mana, however I ran out of mana, so he was summoned again. As soon as my mana is restored, I can summon him once more.”

“Is that so? I’m so glad to listen to that.”

Margrave Winfrote’s grey eyes appeared genuinely relieved.

Then he instantly bowed to me as properly.

“I by no means thought the day would come after I would see Sylphid once more. If it weren’t for you, I’d not have seen Sylphid till the day I closed my eyes. Any longer, Winfrote will depend you as a benefactor for permitting me to satisfy him.”

“Ah, sure.”

I answered with out pondering, not likely understanding a lot about Margrave Winfrote.

“Winfrote has a brand new benefactor?”

“The Duchess of Palesdon is inflicting fairly a stir right this moment all by herself.”

“I envy her. Home Winfrote would make a wonderful ally for the Duchess of Palesdon, wouldn’t they?”

However regardless of myself, a ripple went by way of the Grand Corridor.

“Congratulations to Home Winfrote on a brand new ally. The presentation of the Rose of Concord research will resume after a brief break.”

The Emperor added with a barely shocked look.

‘Is Winfrote such an ideal household?’

I used to be about to slide out onto the balcony, pondering I ought to ask the Grasp.

“M, might I’ve yet another phrase with you?”

“Sure. Go forward.”

Margrave Winfrote caught me.

“I would like you to go to Winfrote someday. It’s out of Winfrote’s courtesy to ask a benefactor to return, however… I want to ask you to go to someday.”

“I’ll go to if I get an opportunity.”

“Thanks. You might be all the time welcome in Winfrote.”

I answered out of politeness, however I felt barely responsible as a result of Margrave Winfrote gave the impression to be touched.

‘Okay. Maybe subsequent time I’ll go to Winfrote.’

I left him behind and headed to the balcony.

The sight of the couch on the balcony put me relaxed.

After drawing the curtains to point that I didn’t need to be disturbed, I sat down on the sofa.

Sitting down on the cushions appeared to ease my stress.

‘I’m additionally human, I have to relaxation.’

I used to be drained from all that operating.

That’s after I felt somebody peeking by way of the curtains.

‘I assumed I indicated I didn’t need to be disturbed, however who’s it?’

【Your newly tamed beast desires to speak to you.】

‘Felix?’

Because of the notification, I noticed who was on the opposite facet of the curtain.

Certainly, it will be a bit embarrassing to face alone in entrance of the group as an deserted prince.

‘I received’t be embarrassed in entrance of Felix, so I received’t be disturbed from my relaxation.’

With that thought, I gladly allowed Felix to enter.

“Felix, proper? You possibly can are available in.”

“Actually?”

“What do you imply by that query? In fact, you possibly can. ”

However Felix’s shadow on the opposite facet of the curtain was nonetheless hesitating.

“What’s incorrect?”

“If I am going contained in the balcony, phrase will get round, and if it will get nasty, it would come again to chew you.”

A duchess rumored to be getting divorced secretly meets an deserted prince.

I might see what Felix was apprehensive about.

‘In spite of everything, there are many {couples} who’ve clandestine affairs on the balcony.’

I shrugged evenly.

“Then it’s higher for me. I’d slightly have a nasty repute assist me break up, not hinder it.”

“Is that so?”

“Sure. So if you wish to are available in, are available in now. Or I received’t allow you to in.”

Lastly, Felix wobbled onto the balcony.

‘Wow. I can’t imagine he’s so completely different from his first impression.’

Catalina’s first impression was much more completely different.

“So, what’s up?”

“……………Thanks.”

“Huh?”

“If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t be respiration proper now, and I do know I can’t do a lot for you now, just like the Margrave… however you’re my savior.”

【The newly tamed beast is embarrassed】.

Listening to Felix’s honest gratitude made me really feel unnecessarily embarrassed.

“No, it was nothing.”

“So…… you possibly can name me by my nickname too. Initially, solely the Emperor and Empress have been allowed to name me by my nickname.”

“You’re not royalty anymore, so it doesn’t matter.”

Regardless of having misplaced every thing and regardless of having been intentionally poked in a sore spot, Felix laughed softly, his expression unchanged.

“Sure. That’s proper. …………It’s Pepe, by the best way.”

“What?”

I requested once more, questioning if I’d misheard, however Felix’s expression remained emotionless.

“Pepe.”

“…?”

“My nickname is Pepe, too.”

“Oh, don’t be ridiculous. Your nickname shouldn’t be Pepe, you’re so large.”

“I used to be small after I was a child. That’s my nickname.”

I checked out Felix and thought.

‘Why didn’t I get a notification that Felix was embarrassed this time?’

Is Felix actually that unabashed about his nickname?

“You possibly can name me Pepe anyway.”

Felix is sort of a large bear, however he’s not shy about calling himself Pepe.

It was so ridiculous that I laughed out loud.

“Ha. Okay. I’ll name you that typically in order for you.”

“Actually? Thanks!”

He exclaimed, and I used to be misplaced for phrases as I watched him bounce in pleasure.

A notification flashed throughout Felix’s face.

【Quest 〈Discover the individual liable for Felix Blake’s kidnapping〉 has been confirmed】.

【Quest 〈Uncover the reality behind Felix Blake’s kidnapping!(2)〉 has been accomplished】.

【You’ll obtain 30 Destiny Power as a reward】.

Now that the search is full, I really feel a bit extra in management.

‘Although there’s nonetheless a whole lot of work to be achieved.’

There have been a whole lot of sophisticated points, such because the trigger and impact of Pepe’s disappearance, unbelievers, and historic witches.

‘I’ll begin with what’s in entrance of me.’

Lastly, the bell rang, signaling the top of the break.

I stood up from my seat.

“What?”

“We’ve got to complete my Rose of Concord analysis presentation.”

I informed Felix, who appeared confused and walked out onto the balcony.