I Became the Son of a Corrupt Lord, so I’ll Enjoy an Easy Life in Another World ~but Please Stop Revering Me as a “Saint”!~

Stage 2-25 The Fateful Day

‘To my dearest son, Ouga-kun,

Thank you for your letter. I am pleased to hear you are enjoying your time at the academy.

News of your achievements often reaches our domain. As expected of the next head of the family, you continue to make us proud.

I was certainly surprised by your engagement to the Revetzenka daughter. Thanks to you, it’s easier for us to cooperate with the military. You have my gratitude.

Your mother and I are delighted by your selection as a representative in the academy’s magic competition. Congratulations.

Though work keeps me from directly cheering for you, know that I am always watching your accomplishments… closely.

Invite your friends freely. I look forward to meeting those who have captured your interest.

Now, here is the information you requested.

It seems children take after their fathers… I was surprised when you asked about this.

Their meeting occurred twelve years ago—the year the Kingdom of Lambdave was attacked by demons.

I hope this is useful to you. Destroy this letter once read.’

“I knew it…”

My suspicions were confirmed. Or maybe it was worse than I had imagined.

With the added information, I tried to piece together Reina Milfonte’s past.

She was likely a war orphan. With nowhere to go, her magical talent caught Frone’s eye. Her survival path was slim.

Under the guise of mentorship, young Reina likely endured severe exploitation. The state of the student council before we joined speaks volumes.

If such a past exists, it explains Reina’s lack of expression.

She must have endured so much hardship that she forgot how to smile.

Maybe her heart is already broken.

Even I plan to “recruit” the church’s children when they grow older…

Frone Milfonty… you surpass even me in wickedness.

Initially, I intended to extract Reina for her administrative prowess.

But upon learning we shared similar backgrounds, my resolve shifted completely.

I must save her from the clutches of that soul-crushing tyrant!

“Thank you, Father.”

I thanked my father for helping me see what was truly important.

“Alice, a lighter.”

“Here.”

Alice lit a flame with her magical tool, and I burned the letter.

Still, for him to respond so quickly… it’s as if he’s in Lambdaab.

“Ouga-kun, Riche-san, over here!”

I pitied Reina as she called out to us.

Even on her day off, Frone had her running errands…

…I made up my mind.

After resolving this incident, I will tell her how I truly feel.