At noon that day, outside a small restaurant in the imperial capital.

In order to cope with the crowds of the New Year, the owner has added several new tables and chairs in front of the restaurant. The girl was happily enjoying her lunch: steak, vegetable salad, and juice from green fruits she couldn't name it.

"How...... What's up? The girl took a small bite of the steak elegantly, "You can eat some ...... too"

She had changed into a new outfit. Outside the white shirt is a simple and refreshing sky blue slip dress, with pure black tights and small brown leather boots, and the magic armor "Aurora" is transformed into a dark red ruby pendant.

"Nothing," said Goth, "but, please swallow what is in your mouth before you speak." ”

The girl swallowed the rest of the food in her mouth and smashed her mouth: "Okay." So, Goth, did you get what I just said? ”

"The latest "List of Secret Warriors" compiled by the Mercenary Guild. Over here. ”

Goth tome dropped a tome on the table. There is no text on the black cover.

"It is strictly forbidden to take them out, but it doesn't matter," said Goth, "and they think highly of you." ”

The girl flipped through casually: "It's better to put me and the two princesses side by side." Dimi's title as the strongest secret warrior of the younger generation has not changed. ”

"After all, no one has seen how you defeated 'Pojian' and 'Sand Mur'," Goth said, "and His Royal Highness Dimi, who has already defeated the Blue Ocean level in public, has also made a lot of contributions this time." Unless you can defeat him head-on, you can't compare to him. ”

"Yes."

"Don't show that expression," Goth said, "a few years ago, the Mercenary Guild did have a 'Young Secret Warrior Ranking' compiled by them in the Directory. There are about 70 people. ”

"And then?" The girl blinked.

"Then within a year of the Empire, the private fights between the young secret warriors increased by 1,300 percent. The Emperor was furious, and the Mercenary Guild was forced to cancel the ranking. ”

"There is no first in literature, and there is no second in martial arts."

"You're talking very mysterious," Goth blinked, as if savoring the essence of the girl's words, "but it seems to make sense." ”

Girl. She put the book in her dimensional bag.

"Speaking of which," the girl changed the subject, "I have news for you, too." ”

"What?"

"Meria," said the maiden gently, "she has come to the imperial capital. It seems that I would love to spend some time with you. ”

Goth's smile froze.

"How could you-"

"I happened to meet her in the morning."

"You shouldn't know her."

"I'm an otherworldly creature with a unique source of information."

"You ......"

"You should be grateful to me," said the girl, placing a pink envelope on the table, "Well, it's an invitation to a date." You've got to spend the whole day with her tomorrow. ”

"Why didn't she come to me directly, but let you hand it over?" Goth said suspiciously.

"Indeed, she wants to surprise you. But I told her that you've been with the Imperial Royalty lately, and that it would be best to give you a chance to rewind time. ”

Goth unpacks the invitation.

"All day tomorrow......," he said to himself, "it's fine." Just stay with her. ”

The girl suddenly showed a strange smile. The smile sent chills down Goth's spine.

"Actually, there is more than one invitation. Lo and behold, there's one more copy, here. ”

The girl placed a pale gold envelope on the table. As soon as Goth saw the handwriting on the envelope, he could no longer be calm.

"Is it Linna's?"

"Yes."

Gothic opened the envelope. Sure enough. Princess Linna's invitation also invites him to go on a date, and the time is the same as Melia's tomorrow daytime.

So our former protagonist couldn't calm down in an instant.

"Where did this thing come from?"

"I just ran back to the palace to get it."

"Less nonsense. Why are the two sides agreeing on exactly the same time? ”

"Coincidence."

"Don't lie to me! You were the one who instigated Linna! ”

"That's it," the girl said, "now you have to choose between the two." Or get a feel for their Shura field. ”

"You can't do that!" Goth protested loudly.

"With your ability, it's very simple to solve this problem of jealousy, right?"

"How is this possible!"

Goth sighed helplessly. This little devil ......

"I'm not the kind of playboy you think," he said, "I don't know what you think of me......"

"What do you think? The destined hero. The girl took a bite of the tart.

"I'm not kidding......"

"Looks, character, hobbies, you are the top. You have earned great status and wealth through your efforts," the girl tossed aside the half-eaten tart, "the reason why the girls are so desperate for you is more because you saved their lives." What is not the destined protagonist? ”

Goth opened his mouth, but did not speak.

"Even if you escape this time," said the girl, "something like that will happen in the future." Think about it. ”

Goth took a deep breath. It's a shame to have a girl teach herself this kind of thing.

"I understand. I'll make a decision. Now, though, is not the time. ”

"Oh......"

"At least this time, I want you to help me," said Goth, "and tomorrow I'll tell Linna that I have work to do, and that you go get Linna out of the way, and I'll go on a date with Melia." The day after tomorrow, when I am dating Linna, if Melia is still in the imperial capital, please ...... you."

"Oh......" the girl seemed to be deep in thought, "yes." ”

Goth was stunned. He didn't expect the girl to agree so happily.

"But I have a condition." The girl said.

"What?"

"Answer one of my questions truthfully." The girl said seriously.

"Of course." Goth said yes. As long as the girl is not here to date herself, then it's easy to say anything.

The girl looked at Goth's expression.

"This morning, Dimi invited you to the Mercenary Guild," the girl's expression grew serious, "for what?" ”

“……”

This time, Goth really panicked.

"I invited him ......"

"Lie," the girl stared at Goth's face, "if you had invited Dimi, you would have acted more than you had planned now." Don't think about it, your expression has betrayed you. ”

Damn it!

Goth's head was sweating slightly. This little girl knows no less about herself than Melia. No, it's on top of that.

"The reaction was so strong...... Is that something to do with me? The girl said.

"How do you ......"

"When I went back to the palace, I didn't just ask Linna for this invitation," said the girl, "and I went first to ask Dimi what he had done in the morning, but he was at a loss. So, I decided to put you to the test. ”

Sweat oozed from Goth's forehead.

"Since there is a possibility related to me, I can't just let him fool around. Originally, it was just a temporary opening from you, and it seems to have worked well. ”

"Victoria, listen to me......"

"If it involves a secret that I shouldn't know, I won't press you. But, Mr. Goth, this matter is for Dimi to ask you, and it has something to do with me," said the girl, looking directly into Goth's pale golden eyes, "I think I should have the right to know about it. ”

"I also promised Dimi. Will keep it secret for him. ”

"You promised me that you would answer my questions 'truthfully,' Mr. Goth," said the maiden, "and you should understand. Dimi is a kind but clumsy guy who will never hide anything for no reason. ”

“……”

"Mr. Goth, you might as well use the wisdom of your first-day genius mage on the continent to make a judgment. This time, it's more 'advantageous' than hiding it from me and telling me the truth, right? ”

“……”

Reversed all previous assertions about Victoria, the young mage thought. From the very beginning, I fell into her rhythm without knowing it.

But I have to admit it: the girl is right. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Empire really needs help at this moment.

“…… I understand. I'll tell you everything I know. ”