Chapter 47: CH 46

“Nice to meet you. I’m Manaria Sousa. Everybody, let’s get along”

Saying so, Manaria-sama smiled refreshingly.

Strangely similar to schools in Japan, in this academy there’s something like a homeroom before lectures.

Manaria-sama who was admitted as an exchange student, was told to introduce herself in front of everyone, also like in Japanese schools.

The beginning was her brief introduction.

She has rather short platinum blonde hair that gives her a boyish appearance, she attracted gazes of not only men, but also women.

Claire-sama, who’s sitting next to me, made a proud expression that for some reason made my nose twitch.

“Many of you may know, but Manaria-sama is the First Princess of the Sousa Kingdom. Everyone, don’t be impolite――”

“Tred-sensei. It’s an unneeded worry”

Manaria-sama interrupted Tred-sensei’s words with that.

“Regardless of the Sousa Kingdom, I came to this country as just a student. It’s no problem if you treat me normally. Everyone, please let’s be friends”

Like she’s acting a bit, she put her hands to her chest, bent at her waist, and bowed her head.

Then, she raised her head, once again showing a refreshing broad smile.

I could almost see a flowery screentone floating around her like in shoujo manga.

“As expected of Onee-sama”

Sure enough, Claire-sama reddened slightly while gazing at her in admiration.

“Let me just tell you this, Manaria-sama. As the First Princess you probably won’t be treated as you wish”

Tred-sensei made a troubled face.

Although teacher received a peerage, he was originally a commoner, he seems unable to hide his bewilderment at treating royalty without appropriate courtesy.

Rather than a genuine noble, he has the disposition of a researcher, otherwise he would be unable to teach in this academy with many noble students.

“Even if it’s said I’m the First Princess, it’s in name only. As I’d been caught in a succession struggle, I was basically got rid of as a nuisance”

It took time for Tred-sensei and most students to understand the meaning of what she smoothly said with a smile.

“Studying abroad is an official stance. In reality, I was banished”

When Manaria-sama put it simply, the classroom became astir.

Contrary to my expectations that Claire-sama would be shaken, she didn’t appear that shocked.

“Were you aware?”

“Yeah. It is an annoying matter”

According to Claire-sama, she seems to have frequently exchanged letters with Manaria-sama and heard that studying abroad is just a pretense for banishment.

For Claire-sama who adores Manaria-sama such humiliation is unpardonable.

“That’s why, I’m not a princess anymore. Everyone, please treat me as your equal”

There’s no sign of her putting on brave front.

She’s happily smiling from the bottom of her heart.

It was a smile brimming with such charm that the heavy mood improved.

“Cough. Let’s take our time to think about Manaria-sama’s treatment, for now I’ll start a regular lecture”

Saying so, Tred-sensei urged Manaria-sama to take a seat.

“Got it. Tred-sensei”

Manaria-sama promptly responded and came here.

Then, she sat to Claire-sama’s left, opposite of me.

“Yo, Claire. Long time no see”

“It has been a long time, Onee-sama. I am glad you are well”

Claire-sama replied with a smile to intimately smiling Manaria-sama.

“To disregard a person like Onee-sama, and nominate such a fool as a successor, Sousa’s king knows nothing”

“Ahaha. Don’t say that. After all I’m an illegitimate daughter”

“However――”

Manaria-sama’s smile devoid of malice stopped Claire-sama who was about to continue.

That’s surely because Manaria-sama spoke her true feelings.

“I understand. If Onee-sama says so, I will not say anything more”

“Thank you. By the way, who’s she?”

Manaria-sama light brown eyes looked at me with great interest.

“My servant. You, introduce yourself”

“I’m Rei Taylor. My beloved Claire-sama’s manservant. Please treat me well”

“Hee, manservant…”

To my joke, Manaria-sama for some reason smiled with admiration.

“Hey you, what are you trying to make Onee-sama think!? She is just my servant, a servant!”

Claire-sama hurriedly corrected me.

I’m dissatisfied.

“I haven’t heard of that name. Is she a noble from other country than Bauer Kingdom?”

“No, this person is a commoner. She is disgracing this traditional and prestigious academy. It is not unreasonable Onee-sama was not aware”

“Hee, for this academy to let in a commoner, I’m sure she’s excellent”

In contrast with Claire-sama who’s dissing me with an amazing vigor, Manaria-sama has a favorable attitude.

Seemingly not amused, Claire-sama continued.

“Even if it is said she is excellent, she is far from Onee-sama. Listen. Do not get carried away just because you possess two attributesDual Caster? Onee-sama is the only four attributesQuad Caster holder in the world”

Claire-sama proudly said as if it was her who possessed them.

Cute.

What Claire-sama said is true.

Before, I think I mentioned that Tred-sensei is the only three attributesTriple Caster holder in the kingdom, but Manaria-sama is the only confirmed four attributesQuad Caster holder in the world.

“I don’t feel proud of something that was decided before I was born. However, it is convenient”

“What are you saying. Onee-sama was blessed by God”

Claire-sama corrected Manaria-sama’s grumbling.

Not that it matters, but Claire-sama likes Manaria-sama too much.

“Manaria-sama, Claire-sama. I’m sorry, but I am in the midst of explaining right now. Could you leave catching up for later”

Tred-sensei said truly apologetically.

“Oops. I’m sorry, Tred-sensei”

“I am sorry”

The two obediently apologized and became quiet.

“Er, then, for the Amour’s Festival that’s scheduled for the end of this month…”

Tred-sensei’s talk continued.

While I was listening carefully to his voice that became somewhat hoarse from age,

(Hey, Rei. Do you have a moment?)

a voice resounded in my head.

(Ah. Sorry for doing it so suddenly. It’s a magic to directly address your mind. I can’t really peek inside your mind, so be at ease?)

The owner of this voice is Manaria-sama.

(I am aware)

(Ah, you understand how to communicate with thoughts?)

(Only because Manaria-sama opened the channel can I use it…)

Thought communication is a type of the wind attribute magic, it’s like telepathy.

(So, what do you want?)

(Yup. I was curious about you)

It came, I thought.

Manaria-sama properly appears in Revolution.

Along with Misha, she’s one of the few protagonist’s allies.

Manaria-sama has a special skill to manage Claire-sama, it’s a rare disposition.

Manaria-sama is Claire-sama’s distant relative, Claire-sama was left at Manaria’s residence at young age.

It was just after Claire-sama lost her mother.

Claire-sama, who grew with Manaria-sama like they were sisters, admires Manaria-sama and is no match for her.

For that reason, Manaria-sama who became protagonist’s ally, became a shield against Claire-sama.

By deepening friendship with her, she attracts Claire-sama’s attention while you pile up trysts with princes, it was one of the techniques from middle stages onwards in Revolution.

However――.

(I’m just a boring commoner. Manaria-sama doesn’t need to pay any attention to me)

I bluntly answered.

I have no interest in capturing the princes, rather as I’d like to enjoy trysts with Claire-sama, Manaria-sama’s existence is unimportant.

Rather, I’m jealous of Claire-sama having a greatly favorable impression of her.

Or more precisely, she’s an enemy.

(Nn, that reaction is fresh. I’m becoming more and more interested)

Glancing at Manaria-sama sidelong, a bad smile is floating on her face.

(… A troublesome person has come)

Without caring about thought communication, I muttered to myself.