The Lady Who Was Rejected with 'I Love Someone Else' Turned Out to Be the Strongest Sorceress – The Fate of the Prince Who Abandoned Her and the Lady Who Found Freedom - Episode 30

“Excuse me.”

I entered the king’s office holding the materials I had prepared for this occasion.

“What’s wrong, Edgar?”

In his usual dignified voice, Father asks me. Looking straight into his eyes, I opened my mouth.

“I came to report about my older brother.”

I compiled the records of Prince Alfred’s actions that I had gathered so far into a document. After checking it multiple times and concluding that there should be no issues, I came to meet the king.

“Did Alfred mess up again?”

While mentioning my brother’s name, Father makes a slightly displeased face. As expected, he must have been aware of everything that has happened so far but chose to overlook it. However, my brother’s actions this time cannot be ignored. That’s why I have been continuously monitoring his behavior until now.

“Yes. The detailed information is written here.”

The father takes the offered documents in his hands.

“Preparing documents and making a big deal out of it, huh? …Does that mean I’ve done something truly outrageous?”

While going through the documents, Father lets out a sigh. His expression gradually becomes more severe.

I explained the details of the incident that occurred in the academy square in order from the beginning. I conveyed how my older brother tried to frame Lady Eleanor and acted unjustly, presenting it as objective facts. As I spoke, my father’s expression grew darker and darker.

“This isn’t all. Besides this incident, they have also tried to humiliate Miss Eleanor at the party venue, falsely accusing her of bullying, and have interfered with the academy to alter her grades.”

That matter is also fully documented in the materials. My father sighs repeatedly as he goes through the materials I prepared.

“I had heard about it, but to this extent…”

It seems that he was aware of some of my brother’s actions, but he didn’t think they were this bad. As expected, he is too lenient with his own son. However, he can no longer indulge my brother. After all, Miss Eleanor is being terribly inconvenienced.

“Understood. Alfred will be punished. We’ll reconsider the details later. Until then, he is forbidden from going outside.”

“Yes. I will arrange that accordingly.”

At last, I was able to get the judgment I wanted from Father. To be honest, I don’t dislike my older brother.

However, he went too far this time. Therefore, I believe he should receive a fittingly severe punishment. I have no intention of holding back here.

“What will you do about that commoner woman?”

“We’ll handle her here as well.”

“Got it. Then I’ll leave it to you.”

It seems they were preparing to adopt Vanessa as a noble, but her status was still that of a commoner.

Even so, attacking Lady Eleanor, the daughter of the duke, with magic was an unforgivable act. It is necessary to inform the duke’s family as well. Her punishment will likely be death.

Why on earth did my brother make the woman he loves do such a thing? I can’t understand it. Well, no matter what their circumstances are, it doesn’t change the fact that they deserve punishment for what they did.

“You’ve worked hard, Edgar. As a reward, is there anything you want? Speak your wish.”

Saying that, Father praised me. However, I shook my head.

“…No, not particularly.”

I didn’t act seeking a reward. I couldn’t stand my brother bothering Miss Eleanor. I was dissatisfied. I thought that if I didn’t take action, no one else would.

I only acted to satisfy myself. That’s why I had no intention of receiving any reward.

“Don’t hold back, express your wishes.”

Even so, my father encourages me to accept the reward. Is it rude to keep refusing? I think about it for a moment and then suggest an alternative.

“…Then, please give a sufficient reward to Miss Eleanor instead of me. For the trouble I caused and for the help she provided this time.”

I have truly caused Miss Eleanor a lot of trouble. The broken engagement and various forms of harassment, among other things. I think we should offer a formal apology and compensation for that.

Maybe, this time, I might have given a bad impression of the kingdom. No, it’s certain that the impression has worsened. After all, the royal family has caused so much trouble.

So, I have to do my best to improve the kingdom’s image, even just a little. That’s the reward for it.

“Hmm. Alright, if that’s what you want, then let’s do it.”

Thank you very much.

I express my gratitude to my father for granting my wish.

Thus, the report regarding Prince Alfred ended successfully, just as I had hoped. Surely, this will bring back a peaceful daily life for Lady Eleanor as well.

That was enough.