“Calling such creatures as they please, not to mention disturbing the operation of my magical device. The situation has become quite interesting.”

Johann’s crimson eyes sparkled with life.

“…Does Johann also not know the mastermind behind this attack?”

“That’s right. There aren’t many who would dare to do such tricks while I’m away for a moment.”

As I listened to Johann’s explanation, my mind became complicated.

‘Related to the existence that exterminated fairies.’

Perhaps this attack itself was triggered by someone realizing that I was a fairy.

‘Who is it? Who knows that I’m a fairy?’

With an anxious expression, I asked the black vines again.

[Dash] Now that Johann has attacked you, are you okay? Disappearing like this…
The black vines around the carriage had almost collapsed. The remaining ones were vines about to disappear, engulfed in flames.

[Dash] Yes, since I was the black vine, I will now die.

[Dash] Ah…

[Dash] Young fairy, don’t be sad. It’s fortunate that there is someone to protect you. If not, a tragedy would have occurred, extinguishing the last hope of the fairy with my own hands.

The black vine spoke with a surprisingly refreshing voice.

[Dash] This death is a blessing for me. There will be no more suffering.

[Dash] Wasn’t there a way to save you?

I blurted out without realizing. In response, the black vine firmly replied.

[Dash] There is no such thing. How can there be salvation for a being that has lost its soul? So, this moment right now is the best moment for me.

Now, there were only a few leaves left on the black vine. A few leaves, like trash, turned into ashes on the ground.

Just before the black vine completely disappeared, I asked.

[Dash] What is your name?

A moment of silence passed. Eventually, a handful of ashes carried by the wind left behind a single word.

[Dash] Isidore.

At that moment, I could feel it. The fairy I had just been talking to had completely disappeared.

‘It feels strange.’

A mysterious energy entered the hand that was tightly holding fear. Unbelievable, but it felt refreshing, as if standing in the middle of a dense forest.

‘Isidore, Isidore.’

I murmured the name to remember it.

Carlos looked at the battlefield burnt to ashes with a dismayed expression. He, who had reached the pinnacle of the Empire as one of the renowned swordsmen, couldn’t do anything.

Unintentionally, Carlos muttered.

“What in the world, what power is this?”

“Your Excellency, that is Viscount Blancchet’s magic.”

In response to the Imperial Palace Knight’s answer, Carlos bit his lips tightly.

“I know that. I’m just wondering if such power is possible.”

It was well known that Viscount Blancchet was an outstanding magician. As magic itself was tremendous, it couldn’t be concealed.

“That… Isn’t it even more incredible than what I heard from the Imperial Palace? Can this be called human power?”

Carlos had also heard about Viscount Blancchet’s level.

‘A magician who can’t be matched even by the Imperial Palace mage.’

It was an existence that couldn’t be explained logically.

“In this case, aren’t we completely outclassed?”

At that moment, Johann holding Estelle’s hand was visible from afar. Johann, holding Estelle’s hand, walked towards Carlos.

Johann greeted politely.

“Hello, Your Highness.”

“Yeah, nice to meet you.”

“I heard that you saved my wife. Thank you.”

“No, it was the Viscount who completely eliminated the demon.”
“Still, if Your Excellency weren’t here, it would have been difficult to protect. How should I repay this favor…”

Johann embraced Estelle’s waist and looked at her with affectionate eyes. Estelle blushed with embarrassment at Johann’s attitude.

“Johann is right.”

The relationship between the two seemed very strong.

‘Is it not meant to be with me?’

Carlos felt a sense of deprivation throughout his body. It was a misery he had never experienced in his lifetime. Despite knowing it was too late in his mind, an eerie thirst continued to be felt.

“Then there’s one thing I want to ask.”

“What do you want to say?”

“I want to have a private conversation with Viscountess Blancchet.”

Johann raised his thick eyebrows. However, since Viscount Blancchet had saved Estelle, it wasn’t easy to cut ties with him.

“Johann, I’ll take care of it myself.”

Estelle pushed Johann slightly and stepped forward.

“…Alright. Call me if you encounter any problems.”

Johann, who seemed like he wouldn’t retreat at all, immediately stepped back at Estelle’s words.

As Estelle distanced herself while going towards the other knight who had been injured while confronting the demon, she opened her mouth first.

“So, Your Excellency. What is the story you want to tell me alone?”

“Answer honestly.”

Carlos asked in a sinking voice.

“Have you ever liked me?”

Carlos felt his throat getting dry over and over. He scrutinized Estelle’s lovely face persistently.

Just in case, to find any trace of emotion.

“I haven’t.”

“…Really, not even once? Don’t deny all past emotions just because you married Viscount Blancchet, and honestly, tell me.”

“Whatever Your Excellency wants to hear, my conclusion is the same. I’m already married, and I love my husband, Johann.”

Love.

“Do you really love him?”

“Yes, I love him.”

Estelle smiled softly as she mentioned Johann’s name. It was a smile Carlos had never seen before, soft and shy.

“Still, because Your Excellency saved me this time, I will forget all the unfortunate ties between us.”

“How can that be?”

“It’s more comfortable for both of us that way. Maybe Your Excellency also felt that the relationship wasn’t properly settled.”

Estelle spoke kindly while looking at Carlos.

“You will also find a good connection, Your Excellency.”

Leaving those words, Estelle rushed towards Johann as if she had nothing more to say. A sound of laughter could be heard as Estelle, with Johann’s fist on her arm, playfully teased him.

It was quite a distance, but Estelle’s words were vividly heard by Carlos.

“Let’s go, my dear.”

Fortunately, it seemed that the Crown Prince understood my words well. I hadn’t seen the Crown Prince since arriving at the palace.

However, I heard unexpected news.

“Did you hear? The Crown Prince seems to have fallen in love at first sight with Lady Stella!”

“In fact, I heard there was a great connection between the two?”