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Chapter 86
Oscar’s Invitation
“Hey there, Rudolf.”
“”!?!””
The next morning.
Just as me and Liz were about to enter the academy building, we got caught by Oscar.
Still, can this guy stop calling us from behind after completely erasing his presence.
Makes me jump every single time.
“Brother Oscar, good morning.”
“Prince Oscar, good morning.”
“Ahaha, you two, no need to be so formal with me. Me and Rudolf are family after all.”
Seeing both me and Liz politely greet him, Oscar smiled wryly as she said that.
No, but seriously, I never once thought of Oscar as my brother so I’d like to know just how did he end up with conclusion.
“so……the fact that you called out to us like this, I assume you have business with me?”
“Well, I wouldn’t exactly call it business per se but, I actually wanted to introduce you to a couple people Rudolf.”
“introduce…….to me?”
“That’s right.”
Hmm…………meaning, he wanted me to meet with the nobles belonging to his faction I assume.
“Brother Oscar, I have said this before as well but, I am currently allied with Brother Fredrik. So…..”
“Now now, this isn’t about whether you’re in my camp or Brother Fredrik’s. just meet them first. So anyway, I’ll be waiting for you in the salon during lunch break okay?”
“Ah! Wai-?!!”
He conveniently said that and then went off on his way.
“Lord Rudy, what will you do?”
“haah……..I don’t think I can just ignore it either so, I guess it can’t be helped……….”
While looking at Liz who nervously asked that, I dropped my shoulders.
If I didn’t go, that in and of itself will result in a problem I’m sure……
“Then, I’ll accompany you during lunch break as well.”
“No, if possible, I’d like you to stay with Lady Sheila during that time.”
“……….May I ask, why?”
Even if it was just for the duration of the lunch break, she was clearly dissatisfied by having to stay away from me as Liz looked at me with her icy cold eyes.
But.
“Liz, please, this is a request. I think for this instance, it’d be better if you weren’t by my side I think.”
“Why is that?”
“That’s……..this is just my sixth sense speaking but, I have really bad feeling about this.”
“A bad premonition………in that case, all the more reason I should be by your side.”
Liz leaned in towards me and made an appeal.
It is because she had sworn to protect me that her feelings on this matter must be strong.
“It’ll be fine. I don’t think it’ll turn into a situation that would need your strength Liz. In fact, because I don’t know what kind of trick brother Oscar might throw at me, so more than anything, I want to keep you safe from that.”
“…………………………..”
Liz was clearly unconvinced as she continued to glare at me.
Dear oh dear, this is a problem…….
“Liz, will you please grant me this request? In return, I will also listen to one request from you Liz, whatever it may be, no questions asked.”
“!?!”
When I set out those conditions, Liz’s aquamarine eyes seemed to shine, completely different from before.
What do I do, my Liz falling for such a bait is also so utterly adorable.
“………..very well. However, this is a one-time thing okay?”
“! thank you very much!”
I took the pouting Liz’s hand and gave my thanks.
.
.
“And above all, please be wary of Wilhelm okay?”
It was lunch break now, as I warned Liz once more.
I have a feeling that man will definitely come and talk to her the moment he notices that I’m not with her.
“Please rest assured! I will do my utmost to keep Lady Lizbeth safe! Or rather, there’s no way I will ever allow someone like him to ruin my rare chance to spend some time alone with Lady Lizbeth!!”
“I-I see………”
Slamming her plump chest with her fist, Sheila boldy made a proclamation, making me gulp.
Huh? That’s making me more worried instead though………
“Lord Rudy………please, stay careful.”
“Ahaha, I’ll be back soon.”
I parted with Liz, and then head to the designated location.
———*knock* *knock*
“pardon the intrusion.”
Upon opening the door and entering the room, I saw Oscar sitting inside along with a bunch of noble boys and girls.
Or rather, I was sure that the actual head of the noble houses would be here but, to think it was just the heirs of the families……..
What’s the point in gathering this lot who hold no real authority right now?
“Rudolf, I’m glad you came.”
Oscar got up from his chair and greeted me inside.
From an outside perspective, we really might look like siblings that were close with each other.
“Brother Oscar,……..just what is this?”
“Hm? What’s what?”
Upon my questioning, Oscar played the innocent act.
“No, did you not call me today to introduce me to the people of your faction……….was that not the intention?”
“Pftt……..ahaha! You’re overthinking things! The reason I called you here was to invite you to become a part of the Imperial Academy’s student council and nothing more!”
“Ah………..”
Seeing Oscar burst out laughing, I could only leak a befuddle sound.
Wh,what the hell……..I was so sure that this was all a ploy to invite me into his camp.
“Rudolf, you may not know this but, for generations Imperials have often acted as the president of the student council here at the Imperial Academy. Last year it was Fredrik, this year it’s me.”
“I-is that so……..”
“That’s why, I wanted you to become a part of the council from your first year, and get used to the work of the student council early on as well.”
Oscar put his hand on my shoulder and then smiled.
But, Student council eh………..I prefer to spend my free time training with Liz so if possible, I’d rather refuse it but…….
While I was thinking that.
———*knock**knock*
“Pardon the intrusion.”
“!?!”
With the knock, a man walked in, dragging his left leg.
It was of course………Wilhelm.