Published at 18th of July 2022 1:26 am

Volume 2, Chapter 3 - Veronica and Silvia, Part 7-10

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Part 7

The Imperial game began the next day which was organised by the students. This so-called Imperial game, to put it bluntly, was performed by the advanced course students demonstrating their skills in front of Princess Veronica. When being visited by Royals or Nobles… Performing these types of athletic activities was a well-established tradition of the dragon riding Academy. Even during the time Ash was away to serve Veronica, the preparations for the Imperial game were still running normally in the arena. Even Veronica, who had always been rigorous and comprehensive, did not reject this tradition and promised to attend the match.

The game event was–– Dragon riding Cricket. A very special dragon riding game: Maestro, Strada, Asia and Hydra…… Four different types of dragons with each fielding a different position in the same game. Veronica was looking on from the arena’s VIP seats, and today she was also dressed in heavy armour. Captain Glenn McGuire, still equipping his own Ark, was like a shadow and remained by her side. The remaining six escorts had Veronica surrounded in a circle like shape. The auditorium stands had long been packed with students and included many citizens of Ansarivan. If anyone attempted to assassinate Veronica it would be easy to mix in a malicious group within this audience. The reason Glenn and the others were sporting a murderous look was probably caused by this.

"Eh ..."

This morning Ash also stayed beside Veronica, attending as her butler. After only one night Veronica was still reluctant to exempt him from his new duties. Besides that, last night Ash spent his night in the ship's lounge. It has been a long time since he had not spent the night with Eco.

"Something wrong? Worrying about your Pal?"

Veronica chatted openly with Ash, having keenly seen through his mood. Even when the audiences' cheers reached up into the sky her voice was still loud and clear.

"Well... In a way."

"What’s to worry about? Won’t the staff of the Dragon Scotia help to take care of dragons?"

"No. Eco must be taken care of by me––"

While Ash was halfway through explaining…..

"Found you!" yelled Eco while rushing to him.

Although the escorts led by Glenn immediately put on an alert posture, it was also clear to them the incoming person was someone who could be excluded from the use of force. Veronica also lifted her hand and waved for them to stop.

"What are you messing around… Right here?!"

When Eco closed the distance she immediately leaped, doing a somersault, drawing a beautiful arc in mid-air to perform a jumping kick attack.

"Ka Poof!"[4]

His stomach was severely kicked, and Ash painfully moaned out loud while kneeling down on the spot. Eco glared angrily at Ash who was suffering without any reason.

“You better get ready… Hurry up! How am I able to play this game if you aren't present! "

Ash was surprised for a moment, and looked upwards towards Eco.

“Play...... You intend to participate in this competition?”

"Of course! Anyway, it feels very interesting!"

"The question is... How are you going to participate?"

"Hu?"

This time it's Eco’s turn to be dumbstruck.

"You must ride a dragon to receive the qualification...... How am I to ride you?"

Veronica who was listening to the two’s conversation smiled.

"Oh. To think that there is a time that the 'Boy who can ride any dragon' was unable show his own ability."

"That's because there exist some problems that cannot be solved by the use of physics!"

"Are you looking down on me? Who says that you are riding me? It's also ok for me to ride you! Quick, lay on the ground!"

Ash, who became frightened, shouted:

"No matter who is riding there is no way for us to play! How can I, a mere Human compete with the other's dragons? In a blink of an eye I will be stepped on and get smashed up!"

"Err...... or else I will let you try by putting on the Ark––"

"I have not heard of an Ark-Dragner crawling while lying on the ground. Moreover, the rules prohibit the use of magic!"

The two of them were having a argument. At last… Eco gave in. She seemed disappointed and dejected.

"Haa...... Why was I born in this form?"

"Eco."

"Do not be discouraged, the one who is called 'Eco' or whatever."

Surprisingly, Veronica tried to cheer up Eco.

"Why... I do not need any people to comfort me."

"You listen to me first. Dragons are a very wise race and their cumulative history is much longer than humans." lectured Veronica.

"... What are you trying to express?"

"In other words 'you', who are born with a human form, must have a reason. Even if the reason remains unclear for now, there will come a day that the truth will be revealed."

"You..."

While Eco was staring at Veronica, the whistle signifying the start of the game was blown. Riders dressed in dragonsuit, each on their respective Pal, quickly spread out.

"Oh. Even Silvia took part! Oh... and the opponent is actually Rebecca's team? This is worth seeing."

Veronica muttered showing an unusual rare happy expression––

"Kyaa!"

Silvia and Lancelot were knocked out from the ring by Cú Chulainn who was ridden by Rebecca.

Part 8

"Princess!"

As Ash saw that Silvia was thrown off Lancelot and had fallen heavily on the ground, he immediately rushed out. He jumped over the auditorium straight towards the arena. Swiftly passing through the crowds of dragons towards the place where Silvia fell. The game was suspended because Silvia temporarily lost consciousness. Veronica, looked at the running Ash and muttered:

"That kid... He didn't even hesitate to run towards a group of dragons. He sure has some guts."

"Hmm. What’s so strange about that?"

Eco snapped at Veronica.

“But it seems that he isn't used to women." laughed Veronica cheekily.

Eco continued questioning her without giving up:

"What do you mean by that? It is best for you to explain clearly!"

"What?"

“That guy lives with me all day long. How can he be not used to women!"

"Hmph...... While staying with a little girl like you, how can he be immune to women? When he saw me naked, he was embarrassed until the point 'that' extended."

Eco who was red in her face clenched her teeth.

"Wh-What did you say?! Why were you naked?"

"Due to some adult circumstances… A kid like you has no reason to know."

"You really know how to make people angry just by having them look at you!” yelled Eco.

While Eco was angrily stomping around… Glenn quietly whispered to Veronica.

"The boy seems intent on sending Princess Silvia-sama to the school building...... Are we going to sit here idly? Silvanus also is in no shortage of excellent doctors."

"Let him be."

Veronica briskly stood up, looking around at the crowd.

"Everyone listen carefully!"

The strong-willed voice echoed about the arena, and in the same moment the crowd was silenced. Just like a script in a play, everyone in sight is focused on Veronica.

"Cú Chulainn’s collision is allowed according to the rules. Everything has to be blamed on my sister's immaturity. The game is not over, please proceed!"

The audience suddenly gave a thunderous applause as the game was resumed.

Part 9

"Err ..."

The instant she opened her eyes... she was greeted by the familiar chandeliers. This was the girl’s dormitory––The top floor of Epona, inside the royal family’s room–– and also Silvia's personal room. A cool breeze is blowing in slowly from the opened windows. The sun in the sky is slowly setting.

"How did I ...?"

Silvia was quite startled. Not long after the game started, Cú Chulainn collided with me, the impact was so great it caused me to fall from Lancelot––

Silvia still remembered the incident that happened, but after that she completely failed to recall anything.

“- Ow!”

She looked on her body, and found out that she was not wearing a dragonsuit, but pajamas. When did someone help me put it on?

"Are you alright… Princess Highness?"

When she suddenly heard a man's voice Silvia could not help but move her body backwards.

"... Why are you here?"

Silvia simply did not even expect the smiling person at the bedside to actually be Ash. Although he was now wearing the uniform of a butler the sleeve on his left hand reveals a small portion of bandage. He really does insist on covering up his 'Seikoku'...... but right now, those things aren't important. Why would a guy be in the girl's dormitory where men are forbidden from entering? Let alone Silvia Lautreamont’s boudoir[5]!

“Oh, you have woken up, Princess?"

At this time, Cosette stuck her face out from the kitchen and Silvia immediately asked her to explain.

"Cosette. What is this about?! Why is Ash in my room?!"

“It would be rude if you use those words you know. Ash-sama took the trouble to carry you back to your room."

"What did you say? Ash... Carried me?"

Being stared at by an irate Silvia... Ash started to shrink.

"Don’t be so angry with me. Initially… I brought you to the nurse's office, but because the imperial game was in progress... There were also many others who were injured..."

"Today's nurse office is simply no different from a field hospital." added Cosette with a wry smile.

"Once the doctors found out that Princess had only a slight bruise, they kicked you out of the nurse's office. They also said that even if you were the princess, right now, there is no time to give you special treatment."

They finally managed to clarify the situation, but even then Silvia still wasn't satisfied.

"Even if what you say is true… What is your obligation to carry me?"

"Of course it is because that I’m concerned about Princess Highness!"

Listening to Ash who spoke so confidently–– Silvia's heart could not help but feel moved and beat heavily.

"Haha ......"

Without realizing Silvia's mood… Ash suddenly burst out laughing.

"What's so funny?"

"Nothing. I’m just thinking, no matter how good Lancelot is, to clash directly with Cú Chulainn is just too much."

What Ash said was indeed the truth. Maestro Cú Chulainn was undoubtedly the strongest Dragon in the entire Academy. Silvia's order, to face Cú Chulainn head-on, was not only bad judgment, but also caused Lancelot to become injured.

"He he. It is because Princess wanted to show her best in front of Veronica-sama."

Hearing Cosette bring up the one thing that she was most concerned about… Silvia immediately blushed.

"S-Shut up! Things aren't exactly like what you said!" Although Silvia denied it, Ash and Cosette still just smiled.

Her thoughts were seen through completely.

"Haa... I am simply unworthy of becoming Lancelot's master."

Silvia became ashamed and couldn't help but say some discouraging words.

"You don't have to belittle yourself!..."

Ash, even though puzzled, tried to comfort her but she became even more emotional.

"You shut the hell up! I really can’t become Lancelot’s master! Lancelot should have been entrusted to him and not me!"

"Hey ... What do you mean by that?" Ash with a surprised look peeped at Silvia's face.

Silvia suddenly realized that her tongue slipped. She carelessly leaked out a long time secret.

"N-Nothing! There’s no big deal! Forget what I just said!"

At this time there was a gentle knock on the door.

"Princess Silvia. You have a guest."

The voice from across the door is that of an elder lady. The Epona dormitory’s warden.

It is rare that the warden would personally bring a guest.

“Guest? ...... Who is it? "

Shouldn’t be Anee-ue ... Silvia was terribly frightened, but the name from the warden mouth was not what she expected.

"Glenn McGuire-sama."

"What-!"

"Glenn.... That poker faced guy?" Ash shouted as he sprang up from the chair.

"Sorry to interrupt. Princess Silvia." Glenn said as he entered the room.

He then knelt down and respectfully saluted.

"...... Glenn-dono, Why are you here?"[6] Silvia said, putting on a calm front.

She looked downward from her bed towards Glenn. When Silvia was still small… Glenn and her brother––Prince Julius––often accompanied her and played together. Julius and Glenn were not only close friends… they were also rivals. [7] It was said that, during the time the two were studying in Ansarivan, they were always competing for the top position. At that time Glenn was a good hearted and lovable guy–– but now he felt like a different person. His beauty still remained, but people could not feel any change in his expressions. The feeling one got, while looking at his face, was not any different than staring at some ice carvings.

Perhaps his expression had been frozen since the day Julius committed the dragon slaying crime. Whenever she saw Glenn’s face… Silvia felt depressed.

"Glenn-dono... If Anee-ue sent you here. Please make the long story short."

"Veronica-sama asked me to visit you and check out your condition.”

"If that is so, as you can see, I do not have any serious problems. Are you satisfied?"

She obviously doesn't want to say this, but Silvia still blurted out words fully soaked in a spicy tone.

"....Understood. I will report clearly to Veronica-sama. Next, I also brought a message from Veronica-sama."

"You may say it."

Feeling a heavy pressure on her stomach, at the same time, Silvia urged him to speak.

A message from Veronica is definitely never a good thing.

"Tomorrow at noon; Veronica-sama is scheduled to pay a visit of condolences on the streets."

"Is that so......"

Originally the official reason of Veronica's visit to Ansrivan is to give condolences to the people involved in the rebuilding of St. Durham Square. It's just that the trouble Silvia had just faced caused her to forget about it completely.

"So I need to accompany Anee-ue to give condolences to the affected people. Is that right?"

"No. You don’t need to accompany."

"What did you say?"

The unexpected answer stunned Silvia.

"Veronica-sama’s orders are; "Tomorrow you must go to the St Valleria church to seek for repentance"."

"Repentance? Why?"

"Please forgive me for saying it bluntly... Veronica-sama was angered by your disgrace."

The so-called disgrace should be referring to the fall from the dragon’s back during the Imperial game. At the end of the day… Veronica thought that Silvia's performance was simply foolhardy. As if that wasn't enough, just like rubbing salt on the wound, Glenn continued:

"In addition, during the prayers, you’re not allowed to be accompanied by a maid."

"... Is that so? So when the streets are full of rejoicing because of anee-ue’s condolences, I must act like a nun praying alone. This is what anee-ue means right?"

Glenn, without looking at the self-mocking Silvia, officially responded:

"I’m nothing but a carrier pigeon. Then, I will be taking my leave."

Silvia impulsively stopped Glenn, who was about ready to leave.

"Wait a moment, Glenn-dono!"

".. May I ask what's the problem?"

Just like ice, his eyes stare straight towards Silvia.

"Glenn-dono... That is... Have you heard from anee-ue about the marriage? "

"I have heard slightly about it."

Glenn replied coldly without blinking an eye.

"Is that so?"

Even though marriage was a lifetime event… Glenn's attitude was cold, and almost without feeling.

"...... There is nothing more. You may leave."

Glenn respectfully bowed and got ready to leave the room, but––

"This is the first time I've seen such a detestable carrier pigeon."

Unexpectedly, from the side, Ash called out loud to retain Glenn.

"Anyway. Your attitude, isn't it a bit too much? You're going to be married to the princess… Don’t you have your own will?"

Ash simply threw out the question that Silvia had sealed within her heart. Silvia was so surprised that she even forgot to stop him. Glenn paused to stare back at Ash.

"I’m Princess Veronica’s knight. I must obey the command of Her Highness."

Even as Silvia realized, she gave Ash a surprised look and gasped.

"What did you say? So you are saying that you are loyal to her? If she ordered you to die… You would have no objection against dying?"

"Absolutely!"

Glenn readily replied, and so made the others feel no hint of hesitation.

"You are just like a puppet...... Don’t you have your own will?"

Originally Glenn took the comments about him dying as no big deal, but now his change in attitude was obviously caused by Ash’s criticism. This time he turned his whole body around and strode towards Ash.

“……You are called Ash Blake, am I right? Perhaps you have the credit for saving this city, but don’t you get carried away because in the end you will only play a small role."

Ash frowned because of Glenn’s criticism.

"What do you mean? Are you trying to negate the efforts of Eco and me?"

"I will not deny it. Luck is part of strength. But––"

At the moment Glenn’s eyes emit a breath-taking aura.

"Remember your own place."

Leaving behind words that weighed as heavy as iron, Glenn turned around and left the room.

"That bastard..."

Ash exposed an angry expression staring at the closed door. Even while being stared at by everyone's eyes, Ash showed no hint of fear. On the other hand he looked more like a raging pillar of fire. But in contrast to Ash, Silvia was not being stared at her, yet her whole body was trembling, and her fingers and knees were shaking. That the gentle and kind Glenn in the past could emit such mournful eyes. This not only caused her to feel more pressure but also couldn't believe it.

Part 10

"Damn... Who the hell does he think he is."

While complaining angrily, Ash walked around the room. Presumably… He was annoyed at Glenn for not being able to talk it over with him. It seemed that it never occurred to Ash that "his own strength is never weaker than Glenn's".

Seeing Ash’s angry expression Silvia's mood turned a little bit more relaxed.

"You might as well take a seat. Look at you, moving around like a monkey, it even makes me feel impatient."

"Sorry..."

Even though Ash sat down obediently on the chair beside the bed, it was still difficult to banish the feeling of hatred.

"Princess… Aren't you angry? In any case. His attitude is a little too cold!" rambled Ash, a bit incoherently.

"Right. It is cold...... But. He was not such a person years ago."

"How?"

"In the past he was like my other brother. At that time Glenn-dono was as warm as spring... He was also cheerful and a gentleman… He treated me with love like his own sister."

"When did this happen?"

"Anii-ue was sentenced a decade ago. This happened before that…... When I was about four or five years old. Even though my childhood memory is something of a blur, but so far, I still remember clearly that Anii-ue and Glenn-dono loved me very much."

"I see..."

Ash showed an embarrassed expression. As a result of the felony Anii-ue committed not only hurt Lautreamont Royal Family but also caused a great impact on his best friend.

"If not because Anee-ue stopped him, I’m afraid that Glenn-dono would have already left Knight’s country...... I heard that, when Anii-ue was sentenced, Glenn-dono became dissolute."

"Really?"

"Judging from this… We could say that Anee-ue is the one who saved Glenn-dono. At the same time, it also proves that Anee-ue had a large enough emotional strength[8] to save a strong knight such as Glenn-dono."

Silvia's eyes drift out of the window, watching the evening and deep sky, as she muttered:

“Her strength is so enormous that I do not have any hope of beating her...... "

"Princess Highness."

Just then, there was sudden knock on the door. Silvia, who was traumatized by recent events, shrank in to a ball. At first they thought Glenn came back, but the truth was......

"I’m entering."

The one swinging open the door was actually Rebecca.

"President!"

Rebecca moved towards the bedside and looked at Silvia's face, beginning an explanation...

"Just then, I didn’t hold back. Looking at you with a murderous aura while rushing over, I couldn't help but show my real ability. I have reflected on my immaturity."

Silvia was terrified and anxiously pulled up the quilt to cover her head.

"If anyone wanted to find out whose responsibility it is... I was in the wrong. I am to blame because I was too concerned about Veronica’s attention, and ordered Lancelot to rush out head-on......"

"You do not need to apologise to me… That is but an accident of the game, and I did not have any serious injuries."

"Is it? Then I'm relieved."

Seeing Rebecca's cheeky soft smile… Silvia breathed a sigh of relief.

"Anyway... Why did you purposely come here?"

"Ahh!! Yes, in fact, I was looking for Ash."

"Me?"

Ash was shocked while looking at Rebecca.

"Well, at 7:00 AM tomorrow morning, there is expected to be an emergency meeting, naturally regarding issues about Princess Veronica’s upcoming condolences."

"Understood, but I cannot guarantee that Princess Veronica promised to allow me to..."

Ash answered without any confidence, but Rebecca interupted while revealing a playful smile.

"I had already forgotten that you are the attendant of Princess Veronica, and now you really look a lot more like one”

Ash, while looking down at his own clothing, wore a suffering expression.

"I can’t wait to take it off and throw it away... and I’m really worried about Eco."

To reduce Ash’s worry Rebecca stated with a smile:

"Don’t worry so much about it, about Eco’s daily life, the student’s council will give her our full support. Initially I had hoped to let Cosette deal with her but......"

"I'm sorry, but now, Princess’s problem alone has already caused me a lot of problem."

Standing against the wall, Cosette bowed and apologized from the bottom of her heart.

Ash looked puzzled.

"Huh? Who is the one responsible for taking care of Eco?"

"For now we made an exception of letting Angela-sensei help take care of her."

Hearing Rebecca's answer… Ash suddenly turned pale and stood up.

"Why is she given over to the number one most dangerous person?! What if Eco was to be dissected by her!"

"Don’t worry. I think Angela-sensei seems to have changed her ways."

"Are you sure ...?"

“No problem. If Eco encounters any crisis your 'Seikoku' will notify you."

"Y-Your words are true..."

"M-May I ask."

The restless Silvia interrupted from beside. In fact, she was concerned about a problem for a long time.

"Why did the president not ask me to attend tomorrow’s meeting?"

After a long silence, Rebecca said flatly:

"Princess Veronica already told me. Tomorrow you were ordered to go to the church for repentance, is this not so? How can I appoint any work of the Student Council to you?"

"How come…..."

"If there is any dissatisfaction… Show that your strength is beyond Princess Veronica's."

Rebecca, stated the impossible conditions like she was gloating, . Then she took Ash and left.

"Princess VS Princess ~ A.B.S.1365.5 ~" is closed

Notes:

4. Sound of Ash being hit. ~~ "*Ouch*"

5. A boudoir is a woman's private sitting room or salon in a furnished accommodation usually between the dining room and the bedroom, but can also refer to a woman's private bedroom.

6. This sentence here uses a very polite form of speaking or what we call court language since my English is limited please help me correct this.

7. The rivals here is in the sense of competing with each other.

8. The strength here does not signify muscle strength, it mean mental strength and open mindedness

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