I Already Know My Magic Power Is Ridiculously High! Now I Just Need a Cute Wife... - Episode 50

“…What happened all of a sudden?”

I am a bit surprised by Elmia’s monologue.

Coincidentally, I was thinking the same thing.

“Six years ago, on the day you left me behind, I understood. I knew that if you were left as you were, you would go somewhere beyond my reach.”

That day, huh?

I had to leave Elmia’s side because I ended up with a somewhat important task.

Just before I was about to leave the castle alone, Elmia called out to me.

Since there was no time to explain in detail, I remember temporarily paralyzing Elmia’s magical door and forcibly rendering it immobile.

“At that time, it couldn’t be helped. If I hadn’t done that, Elmia would have followed us.”

“See, I told you. I’ve never felt as powerless as I did that day. So, I seriously thought about how I could keep you by my side forever.”

It feels a bit macabre, but I find it appealing.

I might have been thinking the same thing.

“Wait, Elmia, if that’s the case, I’ve thought of something too. I am Ortenos…”

“No! Let me say it…?”

Elmia placed her finger on my lips, interrupting me.

I remain silent like a well-trained pet dog.

Not pushing through forcefully here might be one of my bad habits.

“—Brother, no, Shalka, I will become the head of the Ortenos Marquis family. And when I become a head that everyone acknowledges—I will welcome you as my husband.”

“……”

I had somewhat anticipated it, but it was indeed a reverse proposal from Elmia.

If we exchanged that much back and forth, it was just a matter of who would bring it up first.

(……Did they say it first?)

To make the decision to become the head of a noble family, the knowledge and experience I had accumulated, including those from my past life, made me hesitant due to the resistance I felt.

If I become the head of the family, things will probably proceed more efficiently.

However, I don’t think we should forcefully push forward to the point of denying Elmia’s resolve.

“Do you have any objections, my Shalka?”

“Not at all, not even a little bit.”

Besides, I like the current Elmia, who is carefree and slightly out of touch.

I hesitate to take away this vitality based on my personal judgment.

“Hehe, so from now on, I have to accumulate enough achievements to be worthy of being the head of the family. I have to dismiss Father, and things are going to get busy from now on.”

“Isn’t the dismissal just too ruthless?”

“It’s just a metaphor. I have enough authority to be called the White Princess of Ortenos. If I ask my father, they will step aside immediately.”

I certainly think my father doesn’t care much about his current position, but whether he would hand over the family estate to a girl like Elmia, who acts almost entirely out of self-interest, is highly questionable.

Moreover, does he even realize that he has a fiancée?

“What does Jiruga plan to do?”

“I’ll cut ties with Ranecki. At this rate, Ortenos will be drained dry as a puppet. Ortenos must become a truly independent noble family in my generation.”

If Ranecki hears this, there will probably be a scream.

I never imagined that my daughter, whom I thought was part of my faction, would actually want to sever ties.

This is the scary part of the main issue, but I generally agree with Elmia’s thoughts.

At the time of the establishment of the Ortenos Marquessate, many concessions were forced.

I thought that such a wedge would eventually have to be removed.

“Elmia is really thinking things through.”

“Of course. Since I can go to the academy with Shalka, if we appeal against the injustice of Ranecki in the imperial capital, we can surely change the current system. And while we’re at the academy, if Shalka and I do some… things…”

I couldn’t hear Elmia’s last words, but it seems she is considering resolving the issue with Ranecki diplomatically.

It’s a rather roundabout idea for Elmia.

It’s not something I should say, considering I’m the one thinking of forcing Ranecki to submit by brute force.

“Huh, what did you say?”

“……No, it’s nothing. I’m looking forward to going to the academy together.”

Elmia smiled as if to cover something up.

However, there is also something a bit suspicious about the story of going to the academy.

If my guess is correct, it is highly likely that the result reflects the intentions of the royal family or other families rather than my father’s thoughts.

If the only concern is sending the noble’s children to the academy from a security standpoint, it should originally be a matter that can be handled by just me as their protector.

It seems to me that the decision to deliberately have Elmia, the next heir, attend the academy was undoubtedly due to external pressure.

“Elmia, I understand that you’ve been thinking about various things, but as your older brother, I’m still a bit worried. In my own first battle, many unexpected things happened, and there were many points I needed to reflect on.”

“That’s true.”

“It would be better to proceed cautiously rather than thinking optimistically about the future. It’s just right to cross a stone bridge after tapping it.”

A little scolding for Elmia, who seems to be lacking in thought.

“Beating a stone bridge before crossing it is an interesting expression. It somehow seems to represent Shalka.”

“Ah, so before you do anything, always consult with me first. I’ll always be there to support Elmia.”

Saying that, I patted Elmia’s head.

Elmia smiled broadly.