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“But your self-study through books can only go so far without a teacher to help.”
“It’s okay. I don’t want to burden your Majesty any further.”
The Empress hearing that answer looked at Damian with a mixed expression.
How would one describe that look?
Should it be described as feelings of pride and pity mixed together?
After a while, the Empress nodded.
“Very well. I’ll go disturb the Imperial library later on.”
“What?”
The Empress’s unconventional statement took Damian by surprise.
At the same time, the Empress took a deep breath.
“I’d like to help find a teacher for you but it’ll be difficult, to say the least.”
Obviously, the Emperor will attempt to interfere.
Unfortunately, even if I do find a teacher, there’s no guarantee that the Emperor’s influence hasn’t reached any if not all the teachers.
But that’s pessimism talking, there’s-
Damian interrupted the Empress’s train of thought with a reply.
“Thank you, I really appreciate your consideration, Your Majesty,” said Damian with a bright smile.
“You don’t have to thank me so much. Your Highness is the heir to the throne.”
The Empress resolutely shook her head and commented.
“It’s rather unfortunate that you never had an opportunity to receive an education until now.”
“I agree with Her Majesty.”
The Duke, who had been watching the situation silently, inserted himself into the conversation.
Huh? I don’t remember the Duke being friendly with Damian. Doesn’t the Duke dislike him?
I glanced at the Duke.
“By the way, Your Highness.”
“Yes?”
“About the advice to use public opinion to pressure the Emperor into supporting Margrave Antes.”
Damian stiffened his shoulders slightly.
“Did Your Highness come up with this on his own?”
The Duke had posed his question in a calming voice to prevent any insinuation of putting him on the spot.
“……Yes I did, is there a problem?”
“No, it’s not a problem.”
The Duke’s eyes which were focused on Damian, for a moment stood out with a certain distinction.
“It’s rather that not only I but Her Majesty, the Empress as well owes you a great debt.”
“Without your advice, the dinner with Margrave Antes could have taken a toll for the worst, not to mention the threat of the magical beasts at the frontier if the Emperor didn’t give his support….but I digress.”
“Your idea was pivotal to the success of our dinner with Antes. Thank you, Your Highness.”
Yep, that’s my boy, Damian! He’s so smart!
I feel proud of him, like a mother proud of her child.
Damian, who wasn’t accustomed to receiving compliments from others, scratched his cheek with a shy look.
Then he turned and looked back at me.
…Why is he looking at me all of a sudden?
“By the way, Charlize.”
“Hm?”
“Since it’s my birthday, that reminds me….when is your birthday?”
Oh, dear.
Why did it have to be that?
I’m embarrassed now that the Duke’s and Empress’s gazes are fixated on me and I don’t see any way I can change the subject.
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