I was reincarnated as the carefree duke’s second son, and somehow, my random remarks got me treated like a hero
Elisabeth, putting away her triangular glasses, clears her throat with a soft “ahem.”
Given her strong-willed nature, the triangular glasses suit her well.
“You’ve done quite a detailed investigation, haven’t you?”
“Of course. You might become an enemy of Fly-sama.”
“An enemy? That’s an exaggeration. I have no intention of fighting with anyone.”
“Yes, of course!”
Hmm, that’s a good response, but she definitely doesn’t understand.
Well, it’s fine. If I don’t take action, it’s meaningless anyway.
I have no intention of interfering with the story unfolding in the academy city.
This world has its own rules and flow, and I don’t want to relive the novel’s storyline. Instead, I’ll explore my memories and find a way to survive.
Having Julia, who bears the Mark of Growth, as an ally gives me an advantage for surviving the future. So, I plan to nurture her carefully.
Originally, Julia was saved by a commoner hero who was part of the Ice Prince’s faction, and she would open her heart to him.
And I’ve already confirmed that he enrolled during the entrance ceremony.
Unfortunately, I only know his characteristics, so I can only identify someone similar, but he has his childhood friend by his side.
“There’s a girl I want to meet.”
My statement made the three of them tense up.
“Fly-sama.”
“Yes?!”
A cold, low voice came from Elisabeth.
“Another girl?”
“Ah, no, it’s not like that. It’s something important. It’s not about wooing her or anything. She’s a commoner who enrolled as a special scholarship student. I think she probably had a hard time when she first enrolled. So, even if I don’t help her directly, I just want to support her from the shadows!”
Since the three of them were giving off an uneasy vibe, I suggested not meeting her directly.
“I see. Why do you want to help her?”
“Hmm, just a feeling?”
“A feeling… I understand. Could you tell me her name?”
“Huh?”
“I’ll arrange the support.”
As Elisabeth closed in, I raised both hands in surrender.
“Alright, fine. Then, Ms. Irene.”
“Huh? Me?”
“Yes. I’d like to ask you to handle this support.”
“What?! Why can’t I do it?!”
Hmm, there’s a reason, but it’s too troublesome to explain.
“Elisabeth, you don’t want me getting close to girls, right?”
“Huh?! N-no, it’s not like that.”
“Right, right. Well, I can read the room, so I kind of understand. That’s why I want to ask Ms. Irene. That way, Elisabeth won’t have to worry about me getting close to her, and I’ll be satisfied too. How about it?”
“Understood. It seems Fly-sama has some plan in mind.”
Well, it’s just that Elisabeth and that girl don’t get along. I decided to tell Ms. Irene the girl’s name and ask her to handle the support.
I hope this becomes a stepping stone for the future.
“Well, it’s about time for class.”
“Yes! What class will Fly-sama attend?”
“Hmm, let’s start with the same class as Lord Brid.”
“Huh?”
I smiled at Elisabeth, who seemed surprised by my unexpected choice.
“Why the same class as Lord Brid?”
“Well, it’s been a while since I’ve been to school, so I thought I’d greet Lord Brid, who’s directly under the Empire. I haven’t seen him since the entrance ceremony, so I want to get a better sense of what kind of person he is.”
“Understood. I’ll make the arrangements. What about the afternoon?”
“Hmm. Next, I’ll attend the same class as the Ice Prince.”
“Whaaat?!”
Elisabeth gave a great reaction.
I hardly know the Ice Prince. I only saw him when he was having trouble with Lord Brid.
“Why the same class as the Ice Prince?”
I gave the same answer to Elisabeth’s repeated question.
“To interact with the Ice Prince.”
“But Lord Brid and the Ice Prince are like cats and dogs. Greeting both would be like slapping mud on each other’s faces, wouldn’t it?”
“Not at all. Both are higher in rank than me, so I’ll just greet them. I’ll also greet the prince of the beastman kingdom, the princess, and the mermaid princess.”
When I mentioned meeting all five faction leaders, not only Elisabeth but also Ms. Irene looked stunned.
While the two were frozen, I waited for them to recover, stroking Julia’s fluffy fur.
“Won’t they all be wary of Fly-sama?”
“Really? I think they see me as the carefree son of an imperial duke who’s been skipping school for the past few days. A lazy imperial noble, you know?”
“Ah…”
Being the second son of a duke is great. My high status allows me to meet all the key characters freely. Plus, by acting like a carefree noble, no one suspects me.
The plan is perfect.
