The Rune Magician Who Lost Everything to Her Older Sister, Becomes Doted On by the Genius Prince – Chapter 11
Chapter 11: Two fiancées
It’s been a week since Meiana left the capital.
Because she was a somewhat conspicuous existence, rumors spread quickly.
The useless younger sister of the Pheles family is working under the second prince.
“Where is the rumored little sister?”
“She’s in the city of Laurier with His Highness. That’s what someone who visited on business recently saw.”
“Oh, I wonder what the two of them are doing.”
“I don’t know. There’s a rumor that they’re doing something very important.”
The matter of the ruins investigation has only been conveyed to a few people.
Therefore, Meiana’s mission was also kept secret.
Speculations spread precisely because people didn’t know.
“Could it be that they’re in a romantic relationship?”
“The second prince and that useless younger sister? That’s impossible.”
“I heard that she’s only pretending to be a failure. Oh, look, it’s Leticia-san.”
“Oh, I heard about her. She’s so busy with work that she spends all day in the laboratory, right? Would it really make that much of a difference if she’s alone for one day? I have an assistant too, but even on her days off, it doesn’t change much.”
“In other words, “she” was the one who supported Leticia-san.”
Meiana, her younger sister, who had been labeled a failure and her sister’s hand-me-down, is now being recognized for her efforts.
But on the other hand, it’s also the result of her sister’s negligence being exposed.
Trust is difficult to build but can crumble in an instant.
Those who are thought to be excellent can have their credibility destroyed by just one mistake.
Like Leticia right now…
“…”
Of course, she doesn’t hear that voice.
She has no time to listen to the voices around her, constantly working day and night.
Her skin is starting to roughen from lack of sleep, and dark circles are clearly visible under her eyes.
Her usual bright aura has turned into a heavy atmosphere.
Knock knock–
The sound of someone knocking on the door echoes.
Leticia ignores it and continues working, pretending not to notice that it’s just another new task.
The door is knocked again.
“Tsk, who is it?”
She clicks her tongue and sighs heavily with frustration.
“Come in.”
She calls out in a low voice.
Looking at the person standing on the other side of the door, she regretted her unfriendly attitude.
“Jerick-sama!”
“Hello, Leticia. You seem to be quite busy.”
“I’m so sorry! I didn’t realize it was you, Jerick-sama.”
“No, it’s my fault. I didn’t think you’d be this busy. I was worried because I haven’t seen you outside lately.”
“Jerick-sama…”
Recently engaged Jerick, who was worried about her.
It was a comforting word for her, who was cornered.
She had high expectations.
Although Jerick is not part of the court, he is also a skilled magician.
Did he come to help her because he saw she was busy?
However, her expectations were quickly betrayed.
“By the way, have you heard about Meiana’s situation?”
“――! What do you mean by ‘situation’…?”
“I heard she got a position under the second prince. When did she get such an offer? You never told me when we were engaged. You knew, didn’t you?”
“…No, I didn’t know either.”
Why does he suddenly have interest in the person he broke off his engagement with?
Negative emotions begin to boil in Leticia’s chest.
“If you had told me…”
“Jerick-sama.”
“Huh? No, don’t get me wrong. I think it was good that we got engaged. It’s just that it’s a little lonely when you’re so busy after getting engaged. So…”
I’ll help you.
For a moment, Leticia hopes that Jerick would say that.
Jerick speaks with a smile.
“I’d be happy if you could finish your work quickly.”
“―”
Expecting anything is a mistake.
Even a moment of hope will make the anger greater when betrayed.
Leticia’s heart is filled with anger towards Jerick, who is oblivious and smiling wryly.
“Excuse me, I have work to do, could you please leave?”
“Huh? Ah, yeah, sure.”
Anger leaks from Leticia’s expression.
Jerick notices and hurriedly averts his eyes, opening the door to leave.
Then, a person stood in front of her.
“Leticia, I’m leaving, but there’s one more guest.”
“… Who is it?
“Someone like me.”
“Someone like you?”
They come into the room at the same time.
Seeing that person, she hurries to stand up from her seat.
“Norman-sama!”
“Hey, Leticia. You have a pretty intense expression.”
Then he laughs coldly.
Duke Norman Heuschel.
A young nobleman who became the head of the Heuschel family at a young age and also holds the qualification of a court magician.
He is Leticia’s other fiancé.
“What brings you here, Norman-sama? It’s rare for you to come here.”
Leticia forces a smile.
There is a power relationship between fiancés.
It’s not about individuals but the prestige of the family name they carry.
Both the Pheles family and the Heuschel family are noble families called famous families, but the Heuschel family is closer to the royal family and involved in the country’s domestic affairs.
The engagement between the two was realized by the current head of the Pheles family pleading and Heuschel accepting.
Therefore, Leticia cannot afford to be disliked by Norman.
The reason it took time to seduce Jerick was that she was waiting for an opportunity to get Norman’s approval.
“Meiana Pheles, I’m here to talk about your sister.”
“――!”
This person too, talking about Meiana…
Leticia desperately hides her frustration and answers with a smile.
“I’m sorry. Meiana is currently unavailable, and I am not aware of the situation either.”
“You too? Marquis Pheles said he didn’t know either. It’s strange. He doesn’t know about his own daughter and sister’s promotion…”
Norman’s cold gaze pierces Leticia.
In the face of probing words, she can do nothing but remain silent.
“It seems you really don’t know.”
“I’m sorry.”
“I’m not blaming you. However, if you can’t even do the job given to you properly, you may be blamed someday.”
“…”
He sees right through her .
That she’s busy with work.
That Meiana has been supporting her work so far.
Leticia didn’t like Norman.
His eyes that seemed to see through his opponent and his calm, mechanical laughter even made her feel uncomfortable.
He has no interest in physical beauty.
Only whether it is beneficial to himself or not.
“Meiana… I’m starting to become a little interested in her.”
Such a man’s interest is directed towards her incompetent little sister.
Frustrated.
It must feel like she has lost her fiancé to her.
