𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬
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So, Marie found her next objective on Horai Mountain, while at that time. . . . . .
What happened to those who broke off their engagement with Marie and even exiled her?
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Firstly, Marie’s fiancé Rugnis. He is the crown prince of the Gēta・Nyīga Kingdom and was originally engaged to Marie.
He chose Marie’s sister, Griselda, as his new fiancée instead.
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As for Griselda, she was laughing heartily after having her sister exiled.
She hated her sister.
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Because she considered her a failure.
In this world where magic has declined, the only divine miracle is 【Law Magic】.
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Law Magic is a holy power that can be used to construct barriers.
With magic gone, maintaining these barriers through Law Magic is the only means of defense for the city.
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Hence, those proficient in Law Magic are highly valued.
Griselda, Marie’s sister, was far more talented in Law Magic than other girls her age.
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This made her arrogant.
That’s why she resented her sister.
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Despite being more proficient in Law Magic, the fact that her sister was chosen as the crown prince’s fiancée just because she was older irked her.
Even when there was a clear difference in ability, being evaluated less because of her age irritated her.
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. . . . . .So, she fed lies to Rugnis.
As a result, her sister was gone. Hooray.
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Certainly, a wonderful life must be waiting for me from now on. . . . . .
In this belief, Griselda was truly a fool. . . . . .
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“Ugh. . . . . . I’m so tired. . . . . . sleepy. . . . . . I feel like dying. . . . . .”
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Griselda was in the grand cathedral located in the Capital City.
She was desperately maintaining a barrier there using Law Magic.
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“I haven’t slept. . . . . . for three days. . . . . . it’s tough. . . . . . I want to die. . . . . . what is this. . . . . .”
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Dark circles were forming under her eyes.
She was clearly sleep-deprived.
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There was a reason why she continued to exert her power without sleep.
Recently, the activities of magical creatures have been escalating.
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For some unknown reason, a large number of magical creatures began to appear near human settlements.
But that has always happened now and then.
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. . . . . .The problem was that maintaining the barrier began to require more effort.
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“This is strange. . . . . . I’m a genius. I could easily maintain the barrier even in my sleep. . . . . . Ever since Marie left, I can’t. . . . . . oh god. . . . . . I have to put in effort. . . . . . it disappears instantly. . . . . .”
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Griselda didn’t realize.
Her abilities were bolstered by Marie.
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Marie was unconsciously using enhancement and supporting magic.
Or rather, the excess magic that she used on herself also enhanced Griselda.
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In other words, she could easily maintain the barrier thanks to Marie.
After expelling her sister, the enhancing magic wore off, leading to her weakening.
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“This is. . . . . . definitely it. That stupid sister of mine must have cursed me!”
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And so, Griselda recently had Rugnis summon a curse specialist.
She firmly believed that her weakening was due to a curse set by her sister through some magical tool.
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After staying up all night and enduring hardship, Griselda has an audience with Rugnis.
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“Are you alright. . . . . . Griselda?”
“Ah, yes. . . . . . I’m perfectly fine, Your Highness. What about the sorcerer. . . . . .?”
“Ah, they’ve already been summoned to the guest room. Shall we go?”
“Yes.”
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Griselda was smiling.
It was by no means a fake smile.
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Griselda was fond of Prince Rugnis.
Even the reason for ousting her sister was largely because she wanted Rugnis.
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Such a waste of talent on a worthless sister.
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“You seem tired lately, are you alright, Griselda?”
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Rugnis said with concern.
I’ve found a kind and wonderful boyfriend.
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I would never give him to my sister. . . . . .
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“Yes, there is no issue.”
“However, my subordinates tell me you haven’t slept.”
“That’s. . . . . . because of my sister!”
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She decided to blame all her weaknesses on her sister.
She couldn’t bear to admit that her own lack of skill meant she couldn’t maintain the barrier if she slept.
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“Damn that woman, cursing someone important to me! She must be caught and executed!”
“Ah. . . . . . ♡ Your Highness. . . . . . ♡”
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. . . . . . And so Griselda was over the moon, but only until this moment.
The sorcerer that Rugnis summoned examined Griselda’s body and said.
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“There’s no curse on you whatsoever.”
“”Wha. . . . . .?””
“The weakness is simply due to your lack of skill, isn’t it?”
“”Whaa. . . . . .?!””
“I can see traces of enhancement spells. Likely your sister has been strengthening you.”
“”Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?!””
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