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“Welcome back!”
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I greeted them with a smile, but the people who returned were three complete strangers.
Each of them is incredibly handsome, but their good looks make me cautious.
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“Wh. . . who are you?!”
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I don’t have anything that could be used as a weapon. Despite scanning the area desperately, there’s nothing within reach.
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“Calm down. It’s me, Roa.”
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Despite what he says, he still looks like a stranger to me.
Arthur stands up and smiles reassuringly.
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“Miss Norchev, don’t worry. We’re just using magical transformation items.”
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Finally, calming down a bit and looking around, I see that Arthur isn’t on guard.
The person behind who seems to be Roa-sama takes off a necklace, and the unknown face slowly fades away into the scenery.
It turns out to be Rene and Edgardo.
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“I’m back, Alice. You’re awake now.”
“Rene-sama. . .Welcome back.”
“I’ve just returned. You look better, which is a relief.”
“Welcome back, Edgardo-sama. I’ve had a good rest.”
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Roa-sama alone stands still, looking intently at me.
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“Welcome back, Roa-sama. Is something the matter?”
“Do you know that you can only use one magical transformation item at a time?”
“Eh? Yes, using more than one would make the appearance distorted, right?”
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It should look like a mishmash of totally different portraits, like a haphazard puzzle.
I heard you can tell right away because the outline shimmers like a mirage.
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“That’s correct. So now, I’m going to show Miss Norchev my true form.”
“Ah, I see. . . You were using it when you were in the knight’s order, and when you escaped, weren’t you?”
“Yes. . . The color may be slightly different, but this is the real me.”
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Roa-sama, resolute, takes off his necklace. Gradually, the real Roa-sama appears.
With silver hair loosely swept back. . . and green eyes.
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His physique, which has grown since the time we escaped, remains the same. His face, once soft, has turned gallant and is now significantly handsome.
A perfectly straight nose, refreshing eyes, and lips that are neither too thin nor too thick. Even the eyebrows are gallant.
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“Miss Norchev. . . may I ask why you look disappointed?”
“Because you’ve turned into a handsome guy. . .”
“Is that a problem?”
“Yes.”
“I see. . .”
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With that, the conversation comes to a halt.
When I look at Roa-sama’s beautiful silver hair, I can’t help but think of the royal prince. He’s the only silver-haired high-ranking nobleman of the opposite sex I’ve encountered recently.
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If Roa-sama turns out to be the royal prince, everything would make sense. But I can’t be certain that Roa-sama is the royal prince.
When we spoke at the party, we were several meters apart, and he was backlit. I couldn’t see his face clearly, but I remember silver hair and royal blue eyes.
Roa-sama’s eyes are green now. There are many nobles with silver hair, so I can’t declare that he’s the royal prince based solely on that.
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“I’m sorry for not recognizing who you are, Roa-sama. . .”
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The next one I can think of is Alois. He should have been the eldest son of the Duke’s family and the leader of the royalist faction. According to friends, his emerald-colored eyes are captivating and charming.
I feel that Alois has a higher chance than the younger prince. Could it be possible that the younger prince would flee with such a small group?
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“No, it’s fine. It might be better if Miss Norchev remains unaware.”
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Roa-sama’s voice was visibly relieved.
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“This is a set of magical tools. Those who wear them will see their true form, while others will see a different one. Let’s give one to Miss Norchev as well.”
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I receive the necklace. It has a hexagonal gem that shines in rainbow colors.
. . .It’s the core of a magical tool. I must be extremely careful not to break it. It’s beyond any compensation.
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“I will continue to use Roa’s name. Please refer to Miss Norchev as ‘Ojou-sama.’ Miss Norchev, please refrain from using everyone’s names outside. It’s common for a young lady not to address her servants by name.”
“Y, Yes.”
“Rolf will be here soon. . . Ah, he’s here.”
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The door is knocked, and Roa-sama quickly puts on the magical tools. Prompted by her, I also put on the transformation magical tool. Instantly, everyone around me turns into familiar faces, and I feel relieved.
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Arthur opens the door, and Rolf and Miss Maid return. The door is quickly closed, and it feels like a barrier between the outside and the room.
Miss Maid bows slightly and begins to speak.
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“Indeed, for now, it seems the school is safe.”
“I see. . . Let’s stay hidden here and wait for the right moment! We must obtain evidence of Count Dyson’s intentions by any means!”
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Everyone agrees with Roa-sama’s strong voice and nods with determination.
I keep a straight face, hiding the fact that I’m a bit behind and can’t keep up.
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