Chapter 5: Elfin's Invitation

"Isn't that a bit too bold?" Heiliga was noncommittal, "Women's College...... I think men are not allowed to enter. ”

"If it's a member of the royal family, or if it has its own immunity and special invitations, the exception is not my willfulness, but something that is clearly written in the rules of the female cadet." Elphine said, "My brother often uses the rules of this clause to sneak in and see me when no one is looking......

"Sneaking into a school full of female students, well......" Thinking about Olibat's style, Heiliga couldn't help but smile wryly, "It's the right thing to do...... If his true nature is exposed in front of those girls, the face of the royal family ......"

"yes...... Understandable, if he could make that honest and honest Mr. Mura angry......" Ever since Heliga said this, Elfin had always mentioned it, intentionally or unintentionally, making Heliga feel that she wanted to choke her brother when she took it out, "but honestly...... Mr. Heliga will come to the vicinity of the women's college this time, I'm afraid it's not just a simple passerby, right? ”

"yes...... I guess it's gathering intelligence. Heliga nodded, she didn't want to distract her by talking about Olibat's worries about Elfin, but there was no need to hide it from her, "But entering the school is something you don't expect." ”

"It's okay...... Except for the living quarters of the students and the classrooms that are being used for classes, men are not allowed to enter the general area with permission. ”

Heliga suddenly wanted to ask what the bathroom was likeβ€”but thankfully held back.

After spending time with either of the siblings, it would become abnormalβ€”and after restraining this inexplicable urge to make trouble, Heliga secretly scolded himself in his heart.

"I have an appointment with a friend at noonβ€”until then, I'll trouble Mr. Haliga to be my knight for the time being...... Although in the women's college, there is absolutely no danger. Elfin said with a smile, lifting her skirt and squatting slightly. Although there is a hint of casualness in the etiquette, since the women have already made such a move, according to the aristocratic etiquette of the empire, this is already a serious invitation.

"Hey...... Forget it, although that's not what I originally meant. Sighing, if you leave it alone, you don't know what will happenβ€”Heliga had no choice but to raise his hand and surrender: "Then, the helpless knight will cater to the willfulness of the princess for the time being." ”

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"That's ......"

"Liar, aren't you...... Schoolboy? ”

"With Her Royal Highness? Is it the son of the "Four Famous Families"? ”

"No...... I don't seem to be impressed...... Mistress Patrick and Mistress Jusis are both ......"

"Hey, it's too much of a show." Trying not to pay attention to these talking girls, Heliga gently said to the girl who was walking in front with a cheerful step, "Why did you come here on purpose? ”

"Because...... There's actually nothing to see about a women's college. Elphine seemed unimpressed by these discussions, "If you don't come to the front of the auditorium to experience these hundreds of years of history......

"Hey...... The last thing that Sant Teac lacks is a sense of history. Hailiga smiled bitterly, "I appreciate your kindness, but I should really keep a low profile......"

"There's no need for that, Mr. Haliga." Elphine said thoughtfully, "Are you worried about the gossip?" I had long expected such a thing, so I picked you with confidence. ”

"Pick?" Heiliga frowned, what Elfin meant that compared to the sons of the four famous families, who were well-known in the aristocratic circle and could be recognized by any way they dressed, a person like himself who was a frontier nobleman of the empire and deliberately weakened his sense of existence within the empire was a more appropriate choice without attracting too much attention. But it always felt like Elphen was referring to something.

"Huh...... Mr. Haliga should know about the activities of the Imperial Capital Summer Festival...... Every year, members of the royal family attend a ball held at Crystal Park. Elfin smiled mysteriously, "Although I haven't stepped into the social world yet, both the media and other noble ladies have urged me to find a dance partner to join in......"

"After all, in their opinion, the first official occasion dance partner invited by Her Royal Highness is one of the best candidates for the future princess's husband......" Helliga understood this meaning, "so I am a more suitable choice from the border region than the nobles of the 'Four Famous Families' who are prone to get into more trouble?" ”

"yes...... And recently, the elder brother's status in his father's heart has steadily improved...... All kinds of things, my father will leave to him to do now. When he said this, Elphin was also very proud, "So whether it is the nobles or the reformist officials, they have to face up to the elder brother now...... And Mr. Heliga, who is a close friend of his side, even if he is not from a noble background, will definitely be able to avoid too much identity criticism because of this relationship. ”

Heliga re-examined the still cynical-looking princess in front of himβ€”he felt that he had rightly underestimated her. The other party has been able to consider these things in the social arena from many aspects - it seems that she is far from being an ordinary, cute little vase as an angel rendered by the media.

But it's a pity...... Even though the offer itself was very reasonable, and there was certainly no loss in dancing with a beauty like Elfin if he had the chance, Heliga had to refuse. Because dancing itself is a very ambiguous signal.

"I apologize for my previous contempt for you." Heliga whispered, "Isn't Elphine's words a kind of counterattack to what he just preached?" "Unfortunately, while your request is legitimate, I must refuse."

"Huh...... It doesn't matter, I've been mentally prepared. To Helliga's surprise, Alfin nodded generously, probably because she couldn't release her nature too much because she was concerned about the whispering girls present, "I'm really a little envious of Miss Fei...... There is a male partner who is so insistent on her. ”

"Your Royal Highness Princess, there will be no shortage of such people around you." "There are many more great men. ”

"Really......" Elfin's expression was a little gloomy for a moment. Heiliga didn't quite understand, but he could also feel that the atmosphere between the two of them that was quite harmonious just now had some subtle situations.

However, before Helliga could rack his brains and come up with a way to make the atmosphere less awkward, a trembling exclamation saved the somewhat awkward situation.

"Gong ...... Her Royal Highness the Princess? "A petite girl with black hair was looking back and forth between Helliga and Elphin with an uncanny eye. Helliga noticed an imperceptible stiffness in Elfin's body when he heard the voice.