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Sapphiras Perfectio, former 2nd son of the Earl of Aldridge

Percival Belisario, third son of Margrave of Vanderwall on the Jap Frontier

Veritas Perfectio, 1st son of the Earl of Aldridge, Sapphiras’ former older brother

I used to be thrown into the basement of the northern tower, the place, after being crushed so much, my arms and ft have been sure with chains and I used to be crucified on the wall. It might have been meant to weaken my will to withstand, however my thoughts and physique should not smooth sufficient to be damaged by that stage.

Though I used to be left actually helpless, there are knights from Vanderwall lurking in Kelsas, simply in case one thing occurs. In the event that they proceed to lose contact with us, they may transfer shortly, however it’ll nonetheless be a while earlier than father is knowledgeable of the state of affairs.

The sight of the Sternkurst knight roughly carrying the limp Sapphiras away is clearly etched in my thoughts. A searing anger and a way of my very own worthlessness up.

“Shit……!”

The chain is pulled with power, however naturally it doesn’t transfer in any respect, solely a grating sound echoed.

The safety I acquired from Sapphiras labored nicely at vital occasions. Because it was past my energy, I used to be unable to reap the benefits of the great alternative that the Battle Maiden had created for me. However there’s no level in lamenting it now. That male Crown Prince’s intention should be to disturb my thoughts and make me lose my composure. If I’ve time to lament, I ought to take into consideration learn how to get out of this case.

I take a deep breath and calm my head.

Even when Vanderwall strikes instantly to rescue Sapphiras, the opposite social gathering is royalty. The crown prince of this nation. I don’t assume we are able to do something about it instantly. Quite the opposite, they might even use us as hostages.

I need to in some way flip this case round, however I can’t begin with out first recovering my magical energy.

The Oath of the Battle Maiden in my bosom has grow to be chilly and silent, as if it have been a lie that it was so sizzling. It was lucky that the Sternkurst folks thought that it was Sapphiras who summoned the spirit, so the oath was not taken away1oh thank goodness. I hope Sapphiras can get his ring and wand again asap., however I don’t know whether or not this magical device will probably be activated once more when the magical energy is restored. However for now, I’m inserting a glimmer of hope on this.

Now that I give it some thought, including one thing to the tea was a easy matter.

I’ve at all times puzzled. Why did they alter the tea a lot? It’s common to serve a number of sorts of tea at a tea social gathering. Besides, the variety of occasions appeared to be too many. Why did I ignore that discomfort?

Maybe the drug had been utilized to the spout of the pot. Together with the tea that’s poured, the drug flows into the Sapphiras’ cup. So it was at all times Sapphiras who was poured tea first.

It will be rude to not take a sip of tea when it was provided by somebody of upper rank. Even when the cautious Sapphiras solely took a sip of the tea poured into his cup, if repeated a number of occasions, his physique will surely be affected by the drug. I fell for such a easy trick.

My Belisario instinct has rusted so much within the time I’ve been dwelling in peace and quiet.

However nonetheless, there’s a very thick magic essence within the air right here. What on this planet is on this basement? Absolutely they didn’t construct the fortress on high of the abyss? If it has this a lot magic essence, it should be an abyss of a sure dimension.

“How are you feeling, Belisario-kyou.”

I heard footsteps and was alerted, however it was Sapphiras’ brother with two Sternkurst knights in tow who appeared. Or ought to I say former brother?

Sapphiras had seen this man in Kelsas. His look is not any shock now. He could have misplaced his place in his homeland and fled to this nation, however that now not issues.

“……Why do you will have that wand and ring?”

I’m disgusted by the truth that Sapphiras’ wand hangs on his waist as if to point out off, and he wears the image of sworn friendship on his finger.

There’s no means Sapphiras would obediently hand over the wand and ring. Is he nonetheless unconscious, or is he in a state of affairs the place he can’t resist……

“Ah, this. He’s now His Highness the Crown Prince’s pet slave. He doesn’t want a wand or a hoop. So, as a substitute, I’ll use it successfully on his behalf. He ought to have been given a collar appropriate for him by now. “

“……”

He’s most likely referring to a slave collar. That magical device doesn’t work on Sapphiras.

However……in case it’s a new magical device that may block the magic of Sapphiras……

Anxiousness slowly rises.

“Greater than that, Belisario-kyou. You might have been bestowed to me.”

“Bestowed?”

“That’s proper. I’ve been welcomed as a magician within the royal palace of this Kingdom of Sternkurst. Sternkurst will quickly grow to be an incredible energy that guidelines this continent. As the good magician of that nice energy, you’ll grow to be the knight of the wonderful me, really feel honoured.”

Was this what the person was speaking about when he mentioned he had a spot to remain?

The thriller of why Sapphiras is so disrespected on this nation has been solved. Though he doesn’t have a household identify, he scorns Sapphiras who has the safety of the Duke and Margrave households of Solmontana.

Nonetheless, it is smart if the Earl and his former brother have been concerned on this plot. The Earl has lengthy handled Sapphiras like a factor, though they’re associated by blood. Though they minimize ties with him, he nonetheless hasn’t been in a position to change his thoughts. They see nothing and don’t need to perceive something. They’re actually silly.

“……That is ridiculous. How might I ever be your knight?”

“Why not? I’m significantly better than that. I’m providing you a particular promotion, though you’re solely the third son of a Margrave’s household.

Is that this man actually associated to Sapphiras? It may be mentioned that there’s a slight resemblance to his facial construction, however his evil nature is mirrored in his expression, and it’s even ugly.

“Within the first place, I’m not the Crown Prince’s property. It’s bizarre for him to bestow me as a present. Even when that weren’t the case, I might slightly die than serve you.”

I’ve determined that I’ll stay with Sapphiras it doesn’t matter what. 

“Nah! ……Don’t remorse it!”

Sapphiras’s former brother, in a match of rage, kicked the bars of the jail as laborious as he might and returned to the floor. I’ll get the wand and ring again. They belong to Sapphiras.

Is Sapphiras with that Crown Prince now? There isn’t any telling what that man would do to an unconscious Sapphiras. Clearly, he was taking a look at Sapphiras with that form of eyes. To fulfill his personal greed, he might take away Sapphiras’ dignity with out hesitation. And that’s a straightforward approach to break his coronary heart.

“……Sapphiras……please be protected.”

“Percival!”

Instantly, Sapphiras appeared within the basement and jumped into the jail.　

“Sapphiras!”

Whereas I used to be stunned, he shattered the shackles restraining my limbs along with his magic with out problem.

Contemplating Sapphiras’ magical potential, it wouldn’t be tough for him to flee on his personal if he regained consciousness. He will need to have already taken off the collar.

I used to be relieved to see that he wasn’t as medication by the medication as I anticipated. It will need to have been a really small dose certainly.

There was a second of aid after I noticed that he was protected. On the sight of Sapphiras’ look, my coronary heart beats in a disgusting means.

Dressed like a male prostitute in a brothel, Sapphiras’ white pores and skin is usually uncovered, with solely a pair of uncomfortable underwear barely overlaying his pubic space. his ft, he’s not even sporting footwear. The sight of him makes me need to cowl my eyes, and I’m speechless.

“It’s minimize……”

Sapphiras’s fingers gently contact the wound round my mouth. Though he says he’s simply looking for me, his look makes him look unusually glamorous.

“Shit……they did this to Percival.

“I’m high-quality, I don’t have a smooth physique that may’t deal with one thing of this diploma. Greater than that, Sapphiras……that look…….”

“Oh, this? I form of discovered myself dressed like this.”

When Sapphiras mentioned it prefer it was nothing, I unexpectedly took off my jacket and put it on him.

He’s disturbed by disagreeable ideas, however judging from his standard manner, Sapphiras might be nonetheless pure.

Nonetheless, he has been made to look so uncovered. Somebody has not solely touched Sapphiras’ pores and skin, however has even seen the scars on his again. I need to minimize off the hand that touched Sapphiras with out my data and crush the eyes that noticed the scars……I clenched my tooth to be able to suppress the unspeakable emotions that stirred within the pit of my abdomen. However irrespective of how laborious I attempt to suppress it, the ferocious feelings won’t be quelled.

“An-anyway, let’s get out of right here.”

Sapphiras mentioned this in a rush and grabbed my arm. My imaginative and prescient, which had been darkish, immediately grew to become brighter, and after I squinted my eyes, I discovered that we have been already in Vanderwall’s fortress.