Reincarnated as a Farmer Gamer: Rising to the Top with the Evolution of the Weakest Job that Only I Know About!? - 52.2

“The engagement he mentioned… It has a much deeper meaning than you might think. An arranged marriage decided by the lord is absolute. Even if you don’t agree, the young lady is considered the lord’s property. It’s also certain that she will become his property.”

I know what Rin is saying. During the two years I spent receiving manners training at that house, I was thoroughly taught that as the lord’s daughter, she was a tool for engagement. In a way… it was almost brainwashing.

So, I basically leave it to the young lady’s judgment. I don’t think it’s something I should change.

Even if I think I’m right, it doesn’t mean it’s truly right.

But…… The young lady is maintaining a resolute attitude, yet inside she seems to be in pain.

Then, isn’t it reasonable for me, as her knight, to protect her?

“Lady Diana, please stop.”

“Beryl-kun…?”

“Hahaha! To think a mere farmer would even address me without honor… Despite being a noble from the Ludelagan family, he’s acting like a fool who doesn’t understand his position!”

At that moment, Al, coming from the end of the hallway, made eye contact with me.

I shook my head slightly.

“Geira-sama, why not settle this with a duel against the knight there?”

“Hm? The knight?”

A big man whispered to Geira.

“Yes. That knight is quite arrogant. Without him, the fiancée would surely recognize Geira-sama’s greatness. We’ll make him suffer, and after he cries and apologizes, he will swear loyalty to Geira-sama. He got knocked away in one hit by me last time, and his level is only 18.”

“That’s a good idea. Knight over there! Duel with my subordinate!”

“Why Beryl-kun――――”

“I don’t mind――――Lady, I am your knight. Without your command, I cannot strike down anyone other than those who threaten your life.”

“Beryl-kun…”

“Hey! Lady Emblam! Hurry up and give permission!”

This guy…… How far does he want to treat the young lady like his own puppet…?

“No, there’s no need for permission. Knight over there, come to the arena after lunch today! It’s a duel!”

Having said that, Geira and his group entered the classroom with mocking smiles.

“Beryl-kun. Chloe-san. You don’t need to listen to such lawless words! I’ll somehow――”

“Lady Diana, thank you for your concern. However, this is a matter for Lady Emblam.”

“But still! If it weren’t for me…”

“Even so…… The one who made this decision is the young lady. You should avoid getting further involved.”

“But… Why…?”

“――――Because you are an outsider.”

“…”

Lady Diana, with small tears in her eyes, ran into the classroom.

“Beryl… You did well.”

“No.”

“It’s better if she doesn’t get involved any further…”

Everyone here knows how kind Lady Diana is. With her cheerful smile and mysterious charm that attracts others, she is like a sun.

Without engaging in power struggles, just wanting her to shine more brightly than anyone else is not about gender or anything like that; everyone gathered here should feel the same way.

“To think that even she would be hurt because of me…”

“No matter what happens, I will protect the young lady.”