Volume 1 Chapter 25-2 I Tried To Protect You In Silence, My Childhood Friend
As I stood there confused, Rudger suddenly spoke up.
"Just failing at bullying will only build up anger. You never know what someone who's been holding onto anger will do, and I'd like to make them believe that the bullying was a success."
As expected of Rudger, who has read a lot of books related to Spell-ology.
His thinking is different.
While I was impressed, Mr. Lorentz raised his hand this time.
"In that case, how about if I and Mister Eliseo create an illusion of Ellie and make her think the bullying has been successful?"
"With the combined magic power of the two of us, it should be possible."
I couldn't tell who nodded in agreement, but it was that teacher.
He seems to be Mister Eliseo, the teacher of Attack Magic.
That was my first time learning that.
However, at this rate, I wouldn't have a chance to contribute.
I need to do something too.
"Um, well, then I'll oversee the actions of the illusion of Elena..."
I came up with that, but is it really necessary?
"I'm counting on you for that. Then, when that girl has bullied the illusion of Ellie to her satisfaction, we'll announce that my bride candidate is that girl."
With Mr. Lorentz's words, the conference room fell silent.
Mr. Lorentz said he would become engaged to the daughter of that wealthy Margrave.
"Eh... Sir Lorentz, are you going to be engaged to that person?"
It was Ms. Natalia who broke the silence.
It was a question that everyone present probably had in mind.
"That's the intention. I'll think about what happens next, but..."
"Elena... is she no good?"
I didn't mean to say this, but the words slipped out of my mouth before I realized it.
I don't want Elena to be chosen at all, but I'm a little put off by the fact that the daughter of a greedy, rich Margrave is the one to be chosen.
"It's not that she's no good. In fact, there's no one else who's as smart and kind, and I'd like Ellie to be a potential bride. But I don't want to cause any trouble for Ellie. She's my benefactor, after all."
It seems that Elena, who is my benefactor, is also his benefactor.
"Is the engagement to the next Marquis a bother?"
The one tilting his head while saying that is Rudger.
"The fact that Ellie is being targeted by a girl already means she's causing trouble. Well, it's not like I think it's okay to cause trouble for anyone other than Ellie, but since that girl is trying to bully someone, maybe she'll need to see a little pain. After all, this isn't the first time she's bullied someone like this."
Mr. Lorentz, smiling awkwardly, had his shoulder patted by Mister Eliseo.
That gesture seemed to reveal Mr. Lorentz's struggles.
And perhaps Mister Eliseo's struggles too.
It really does seem like a personal experience, doesn't it, teacher?
"But it feels a bit too perfect if the girl who's bullying others to become Sir Lorentz's bride actually does end up becoming his bride..."
"I can't go into details about that yet, but you'll understand eventually. My parents are also planning to choose her as a bride candidate."
It seemed like there was a deep reason behind it.
If it's a decision made by the entire Marquis family, then it might be for the best.
And so, starting the next day, the plan using the illusion of Elena began.
Ms. Natalia and the girls' team would lead the wealthy Margrave's daughter and her followers, while Mr. Lorentz and Mister Eliseo would control the illusion of Elena to make her the target of bullying.
Due to the presence of witnesses, rumors started to spread that Elena was being bullied, but there was nothing we could do about that.
It seemed that the news had reached Elena, and she was consulting with Ms. Natalia, but they hardened their hearts and stuck to ignorance.
I was feeling my anger build as I saw the real Elena's lonely face, and then that girl looking satisfied while bullying the illusion of Elena.
Even though I was holding back my desire to play with Elena, why is it that selfish you looks so satisfied?
In the midst of this chaos, I wanted to punch her, but if I did that, the plan would be ruined...
I have to hold back.
"Teacher, can I put flames on the fists of the phantom Ellie?"
"No good. Endure it. Bite your wrist or something."
When the teacher answered Mr. Lorentz's question, there were beautiful teeth marks on his wrist.
The teacher is enduring it too, huh.
I guess I'll bite my wrist too.
After torturing the illusion of Elena for a few days, Mr. Lorentz had informed her of the decision regarding the bride candidates.
It seems that the wealthy Margrave's daughter, satisfied with this, stopped bullying the illusion of Elena we sent out.
So this is the conclusion.
I, along with everyone who cooperated, felt a sense of relief.
Because we were able to protect Elena unharmed.
"Thank you for your cooperation, Teacher."
"Ah. Please keep my cooperation a secret."
"Of course."
This incident will probably remain a secret among just us, not to mention teacher's cooperation.
I can't tell Elena about it, after all.
"Well then, Sir Leve, I'll leave the rest to you!"
Ms. Natalia said.
"The rest?"
"You'll be playing with Lady Elena, right? She wasn't hurt in the bullying incident, but Lady Elena looked very lonely not being able to play with Sir Leve."
I wonder if she really thought I was lonely.
Even without me, Elena has Rolus.
Feeling a little uneasy, I immediately called out to Elena after school that day.
"Elena, I've got some free time, so can we hang out today?"
When I invited her like that, she looked delighted.
Her expression seemed to say she had been waiting.
"There's a game that will make Rolus jump up, how about it? If you like, Ms. Natalia can play it too."
"What, Mr. Rolus will jump up...!? I'm going to have to decline!"
Ms. Natalia, who was nearby, also invited me, but she completely avoided me.
"That Rolus will jump up..."
That Rolus, who is rare in that he doesn't even jump up, let alone change his expression, was thinking when Elena grabbed his left arm.
"Oh, I won't let Leve get away. You'll have to accept the punishment for making me feel lonely for a week."
"Oh, I'm sorry Elena for being lonely...!"
I'm sorry for making you feel lonely.
I'm sorry for being a little happy that you felt lonely.
"Oh? Leve, did you hurt your wrist?"
Oh no, that bite mark from that time is still there.
"Yeah, it seems I ended up getting hurt without noticing."
"I'll heal it."
Elena easily healed the bite mark.
Healing magic is really amazing, huh.
I thought this while heading to Elena's house.
* * *
"Aaaaah!!!"
The game I played at Elena's house was truly, truly terrifying.
It was a game where you progress under the premise of being kidnapped by a witch, but if you fail, the witch pops out and laughs maniacally with a scary face.
This would certainly make Rolus jump....
"If you're that scared, the creator will surely be happy!"
Elena looks incredibly happy.
"Elena, you did that on purpose earlier, didn't you...?"
"Oh, did I?"
She seems to be playing coy, but it's clear that Elena intentionally summoned the witch.
Absolutely.
"I'll escape this time for sure..."
"Right. Good luck. Oh, by the way, do you know Sir Lorentz?"
"Huh?"
'Gehyahyaahyaah!!!'
"Oh! I-I know him! Ah, no."
"Yes. Apparently I was being bullied because of the potential bride of Sir Lorentz."
"Oh, really... Ah, Elena, that's wrong, the witch."
"There were rumors going around, but Leve wasn't worried at all."
"No, no, no, everyone was worried about that."
'Geh, hahahahaha!!!'
"Ahhhh!"
"Hey Leve, who are you talking about?"
"Eh... no, ha, wait witch, ha, Rolus, Ms. Natalia, Ms. Parsley, Ms. Percella, Rudger, Mr. Lorentz, and Mister Eliseo."
"...Right. Everyone was worried about me. Thank you."
'Gehyahyahyahyaaa!!!'
"Whyyy!"
Since that day, I've had dreams where I'm being chased by witches.
I've developed a full-blown witch-phobia.
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