The Ideal Sponger Life: Volume 9 by Tsunehiko Watanabe

Author:Tsunehiko Watanabe [WATANABE, TSUNEHIKO]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Published: 2022-12-02T00:00:00+00:00

There was another person he loved just as much as his wife: Carlos Zenkichi. Zenjirou didn’t have the self-control to remain impassive upon hearing his son’s secret uttered by a member of another country’s royalty.

Largo knew that he had him and kept his brown eyes focused on Zenjirou’s own dark eyes. “This is a clear threat. Measures need to be taken. If things go poorly, the Twin Kingdoms may use that country as a diversion. Then they can easily make things clear. ‘It was classified until now, but we actually have a person who can measure up against this prince,’ will be all they need to say. Naturally, they will still draw criticism from those not of their faction from both families that adhere to the contract, and there will still be chaos. However, with the imminent threat of a prince who has stolen our lineal magic, my father’s and brother’s political prowess will be more than sufficient to contain that chaos. That is, at least, what I believe their plan to be.”

Having listened to all of Largo’s hypotheses, Zenjirou remained still. The expression on his face was a clearly aggressive look that he had never shown to another person. If Rafaello Márquez had been there, he would have doubtlessly recalled the fears he’d once held. He had once called Zenjirou a monster. It was a way of showing that his feelings and values were so different from that of this world.

His remark that the nobles speaking to Zenjirou were effectively poking a drake with a stick not knowing when they might hit a nerve was exceedingly apt here. King Bruno and Crown Prince Josep were exposing his beloved son to danger for political gain, so they were clear enemies as far as he was concerned.

“Your Majesty?” Prince Largo called carefully, unable to hide his surprise at how much of an effect his words had had.

If Zenjirou had been an ordinary royal, then the king and prince’s attempt would not be so serious. While exposing a foreign prince’s secrets was by no means a good thing, Carlos Zenkichi’s secret—enchanting—would have to become an open secret if it was to be used for the country’s benefit.

If tacit consent to Carlos’s existence and education in the basics of enchanting were on the table, then someone like Aura—while unhappy as a mother—would sit in the negotiation seat with a smile in her position as queen.

Such logic did not apply to Zenjirou, though.

“I understand. I would like to take some time to confirm this information for myself. However, should supporting information come to light, I would be willing to assist you. I understand we are short on time, so let us proceed under the assumption that you are correct for now. What is it that you wish of me?”

While rationally, he would wait to make a decision until he had more information, his impression of Bruno and Josep had dropped significantly.

It should have been a welcome reaction for Largo, but due to the reaction being stronger than expected, the prince looked taken aback for a while.

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