The Neighborhood High School Girl, Miss Isezaki, Is the Great Saintess Returned from Another World~ And I, Suddenly Awakened as Her Exclusive Mana Supply Uncle, Travel Between Earth and Another World with Time-Space Magic~ - 211. Reporting, Communication, Consultation

211. 211. 211. 211. Reporting, Communication, Consultation

“—[Dimensional Teleport].”  

Leaving behind a written note, Isezaki-san and I teleported from Maristel’s house using [Dimensional Teleport].  

Considering that Maristel would likely attempt something inappropriate during the night, I had been mulling over what to do. Fortunately, some timely information gave me an excuse to act.  

This plan allowed us to move under the cover of night without raising suspicion, which was another bonus. While there was a chance Maristel didn’t intend anything mischievous, I couldn’t be sure. If she didn’t, I’d hope she takes this as a chance to reflect on her behavior.  

Our destination was, of course, my personal room within Lady Levia’s castle.  

The outside was pitch dark, though it wasn’t yet late enough for bedtime. After reporting the necessary information, I intended to spend the night here.  

In the faint glow of the magical night lamp that dimly illuminated the room—  

“O-o-overnight… bed… together…”  

A faint murmur reached my ears from beside me.  

It was, of course, Isezaki-san. Her vacant gaze stared into the void as she muttered incoherently.  

This stemmed from an earlier incident when we parted ways with Maristel.  

As soon as Isezaki-san entered Maristel’s bedroom, she had been visibly flustered, her eyes darting wildly as she exclaimed:  

‘Huff! Huff! Huff! Eheh, we’re married, so of course, we’ll share the same bed, right? Yes, naturally! I get it, I understand completely! And surely, Maristel will come to check on us later! So, let’s act like a married couple and, um, maybe try an… an arm pillow? Showing her a lovey-dovey scene will definitely fool her! We could even try hugging while sleeping—that would work perfectly! I-I’m an expert on married couples, after all!’  

She had rattled this off with increasing fervor, smacking the bed repeatedly for emphasis. An expert on married couples? Isezaki-san wasn’t even married herself.  

Even though she had been in such a frantic state, after I suggested returning via [Dimensional Teleport], she seemed to lose all spirit. When I asked her to draft the note, she was clearly elsewhere mentally. It led to her current state of complete disengagement.  

I guessed she had steeled herself for her role as a fake wife, only to be thrown off balance when that preparation went unused. It seemed a little pitiful. But there was no way I could share a bed with the landlady’s precious daughter. Even without teleportation, I would have found a way to avoid it.  

I addressed Isezaki-san, whose vacant expression remained unchanged.  

“Um… Isezaki-san? We’ve arrived. Are you okay?”  

“Ah! Husband’s voice! Huh, where is this? I… I am… your wife, Isezaki!”  

“This is my room in Lady Levia’s castle. You don’t need to pretend to be my wife here.”  

“Oh, that’s right…! I-I’m sorry, I seem to have gotten a bit confused…”  

“Good to hear you’re alright. Shall I call for Holly now?”  

“Y-yes! I’m so sorry for the trouble…”  

It seemed she had returned to her senses. Although Isezaki-san was fidgeting with her hair in embarrassment, I had grown accustomed to her strange behavior. I decided to let it slide and moved to switch the night lamp to a brighter setting before ringing the bell.  

◇◇◇

Holly arrived promptly. And after explaining the situation, she led us to a reception room.  

We waited for a while in the reception room until Holly returned, accompanied by Lady Levia herself.  

“Matsunaga, may I see that magic talisman you mentioned earlier?”  

I handed over the talisman, and Holly furrowed her brow as she examined it.  

“There’s no mistaking it. This is indeed the emblem engraved on that summoner’s hand. It seems they were an agent of the Digram family.”  

“I thought my sister was foolish, but to think she’s connected to the Digram family…”  

Lady Levia muttered as she massaged her temples. It seemed even she hadn’t foreseen this possibility.  

“Um, Lady Levia, don’t you think this has gone a bit too far? Perhaps you should consult your father about this?”  

To begin with, the idea of an older sister trying to assassinate her younger sister was already outrageous. But for a daughter to conspire with a rival noble family? Surely, as the head of the family, her father couldn’t overlook such a matter.  

However, Lady Levia shrugged and replied, 

“My father adores my sister to the point of obsession. He wouldn’t believe a word I say. On the contrary, if I were to travel to the capital for an explanation or report, my sister would likely seize the opportunity to eliminate me for good. Even now—”  

Lady Levia reached into her pocket and tossed a handful of letters onto the table.

“These are all summons demanding I resign as the overseer of Grandain and return to the capital. Of course, I’ve been refusing, citing administrative duties. But it’s clear they are desperate to get me within their reach. Oh ho ho…”  

She laughed faintly, the sound devoid of strength.  

Isezaki-san gently placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. 

“Levi, I’ve told you many times before: if you asked my grandmother, she could arrange for you and those close to you to get registered in Japan. You could live there and—”  

“Dear sister, it’s a very tempting offer. But I’ll be fine. If anything, this is where the real battle begins.”  

Lady Levia grasped Isezaki-san’s hand and shook her head.  

“Originally, I intended to make further progress on the redevelopment of the magic stone mines before taking action… But if my sister is colluding with the Digram family, I can’t afford to wait any longer.”  

“……….Levi, what exactly are you planning to do?”  

At Isezaki-san’s question, Lady Levia stood tall, puffed out her chest, and declared boldly,  

“I, Levia Carius, will pledge to King Melcheria of the Kingdom of Revis to continue the development and prosperity of the magic stone mines. With the results of this work as my foundation, I intend to formally request the independence of Grandain and its surrounding magic stone mines, establishing them as the independent territory of Levia!”  

With that, she made an unexpected proclamation of independence.