I Have been Reincarnated As a Lazy, Arrogant Noble, but When I Destroyed The Scenario Through Effort, I Became The Most Powerful With Extraordinary Magical Power - 199

Chapter 199: Sophia’s Request

It was supposed to be a simple mission. Drive away or, if possible, exterminate the dragon.

I should have known the terror of dragons deep in my bones. But I managed to defeat them twice.

I must have been careless. Somewhere, I must have thought demons were the same. It’s something that would be obvious if you just thought about it. Even humans have individual personalities, just like Eva and I are completely different people. It’s natural. Animals, demons, and dragons are all different.

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Thirteen hours ago.

Eyes like the most beautiful red crystals in the world were staring at me. Princess Sophia of the Kingdom of Carlos. The tomboyish girl I escorted before. According to rumors, her reputation among the people has been rising since that day. The reason is simple. She’s been changing the system, reducing taxes for the common people and not just enriching the upper-class nobles. It’s a simple thing, but it’s difficult to do. It’s probably evidence that she’s seeing the future.

“It’s been a while, Weiss.”

“Yes, it has.”

A luxurious reception room. Sipping coffee from equally luxurious cups.

“Hmm, delicious.”

Beside me, Orin and Tula were huddled together, while Lilith, adamant about not sitting, stood behind me. She’s a retainer outside of school, so she’s strict about it. Her loyalty is unquestionable. Beside Sophia were a close aide butler and a guard knight like Darius. Their atmosphere was different, but they both seemed equally skilled. I heard they strengthened their guards after the large-scale invasion, and it seems to be true. Seeing that, I relaxed a little.

The demons said they wouldn’t target us anymore, but somewhere in my mind, I was still worried. More than that, Sophia seemed somewhat dissatisfied.

“Why are you using polite language?”

“What do you mean?”

“Our relationship wasn’t like that.”

Well, I was planning to use casual language. But the pressure from both sides was too much. Even though it was an emergency back then, it would be normal in a situation like this.

“When you say relationship—”

“Friends, right?”

But in the next moment, Sophia’s words made me relax. Ah, I see, that’s right.

If that’s what she thinks…

“Got it. But Sophia, could you ease the pressure from your side?”

“Huh? Oh, is that what you meant? It’s okay. Both of them get along well with me. Right, Orus, Biado?”

“Yes, indeed.”

“Miss’s tomboyishness is nothing new.”

Both Orus, the butler, and Biado, the knight, said cheerfully. It seems they really are okay. In fact, they seemed a little tired.

I see, behind Sophia’s policy-making, there’s their hard work. But if we’re friends, that’s what it means.

“So, this isn’t an official request from the country?”

“Exactly. I’m really sorry, but it won’t be officially recognized because it’s a personal request. I wanted to tell you earlier, but it’s difficult to send a personal letter.”