The Rune Magician Who Lost Everything to Her Older Sister, Becomes Doted On by the Genius Prince – Chapter 3
Chapter 3: Choice of the prince genius
Walking down the corridors of the palace.
The people passing by seem to be excitedly discussing something.
“Hey, have you heard about Alectos-sama?”
“You mean how he’s going around seeking out talented people? Is that true?”
“It seems to be. I’ve also heard that he’s selecting his fiancée.”
“Really? I wonder if he’ll approach me.”
“Everyone secretly hopes for it.”
It seems that the topic of His Highness Alectos is causing quite the stir.
I’ve heard rumors about the second prince before.
He is a genius who, at a young age, has mastered all of modern magic and has perfect knowledge in other fields as well.
Among the heirs to the throne, he is said to be a leading candidate for the next king.
In other words, he’s an amazing person with both the title and the ability.
He’s someone who is completely out of my league, and I don’t even dare to have the same expectations as those girls.
If the rumors are true and he were to approach me…
When I return to my room, someone unusual is there.
“Why are you here, Onee-sama?”
“What are you talking about? This is my research lab. Is there something strange about me being here?”
“Um, I thought you were out…”
“Not today. I’ll be here all day.”
I feel like a storm is about to hit.
I immediately realize that Onee-sama isn’t going out to play and is staying in the laboratory.
There is no atmosphere that suggests she is working on anything.
She’s just there.
Is she trying to keep an eye on me?
Now, of all times?
No…wait, that rumor.
Onee-sama is looking out the window.
I can read her anticipation from her profile.
Onee-sama is definitely waiting.
Waiting for a call from Alectos-sama…
She believes that if anyone is being called, it will be her, as she is a talented individual.
Knock knock――
The sound of knocking on the door echoes.
Onee-sama and I both turn to the door at the same time.
“Come in.”
Onee-sama invites him in.
She sits in a chair that she doesn’t usually sit in and pretends to work.
She is still flawless.
She signals me with her gaze to move to the side where I’m not in the way.
I obey and move towards the wall.
The door opens.
The person revealed is the expected person.
“Excuse me.”
“――! Your Highness Alectos!”
Silver hair and blue eyes.
His beautiful skin is like that of a woman’s, charming many women.
This is the first time I have seen him up close like this.
Leticia is pretending to be surprised.
She actually knew all along.
“Sorry to bother you while you’re working.”
“No, not at all! How can I assist you today?”
“Well, I actually have a little something I need to discuss. Can I have some of your time?”
“Of course! Absolutely.”
As expected, she’s the one who gets chosen.
It’s frustrating, but I have to admit that it’s a possible scenario for her.
This is just widening the gap between me and my sister.
I can never catch up to her.
She’s always in the spotlight, and I’m in the shadows.
I’ll never be illuminated——
“Thank you. Although it’s not you I need to talk to.”
“Huh?”
“It’s you, Meiana Pheles.”
“…Eh?”
I unintentionally let out a strange voice.
His highness’s gaze and fingertips are directed towards me.
There’s a wall behind me, and no one else is here.
There’s no doubt that his highness is looking at me.
“I… I’m sorry?”
“Yeah, I came to scout you.”
“Scout?”
“Yes. Actually, we are currently gathering exceptional talent for a certain plan. I also want you to become a member of it. I can’t tell you the details yet, but you’ll be in a direct position under the second prince.”
A direct subordinate of the royal family refers to someone who serves a specific member of the royal family, as the name suggests.
In terms of position, it is higher than those who work in the court.
If you become a direct subordinate, there will be no need to obey anyone other than the royal family you serve.
Even if the person is a well-known noble, or even if they are another prince.
Therefore, the selector must be very careful.
If someone unsuitable is serving, the master’s character and ability are called into question.
For such an important role…
“Me, sir?”
“Yes, I want to scout you. What do you say?”
“…What――.”
“Why?!”
Before I could say anything, Leticia raised her voice.
She looked unusually uneasy.
“Is something wrong?”
“Why Meiana? She is an inexperienced magician and I don’t think she can be of much help to His Highness.”
She said it firmly.
In his presence, he said I was insufficient.
However, the truth was that I was thinking the same thing.
I’m filled with doubt as to why I was chosen.
“Meiana is only satisfactory with the outdated Rune Magic. That won’t do at all.”
“But I need that Rune Magic.”
“What…do you mean…”
“I’ve been searching for a magician who can master Rune Magic for a long time. I searched throughout the kingdom, but there was no one who could use it better than her. That’s why I came to scout her.”
Saying that, His Highness meets my gaze.
“Meiana, I need your power.”
“My…”
“Wait a minute! If it’s just that, I can do it too.”
Leticia shouts.
She’s breathing heavily with a more anxious expression than earlier.
“Oh, you can use it?”
“Yes, even I can use such an outdated product.”
She asserts that, even though she’s never practiced Rune Magic before.
So she won’t steal this important role from me.
Hearing that, His Highness smiles slyly.
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