Despite Being an Extra, I'm the Villain's Childhood Friend - Chapter 52.2
Chapter 52.2
Brioche frowned.
“Have you thrown the etiquette of the nobility into the trash?”
“I apologize! But is it true that you are taking Izeline to the Imperial Palace?”
“Ah.”
He slowly raised his hand as if to say that he was tired of it. With that small gesture, Brioche silenced Michael and looked at Izeline with a cold gaze.
“You have a knack for making trouble.”
“….”
Izeline swallowed dryly.
Michael had asked the question, so why was he looking at her like this?
It was a bit unfair, though she couldn’t speak her mind. Fortunately, Brioche was giving Izeline a good score inwardly, even though he spoke coldly.
Robert and even Michael had rudely joined him in a private meeting. This could be interpreted as meaning that the girl in front of him had that much charm. Charm was a great weapon and shield, both in politics and in social circles. It meant that she was a talented person who could be used in many ways.
Brioche steeled his resolve once more and spoke to Izeline in a commanding tone.
“Get these guys out of here.”
“I’ll come with her!”
Michael shouted at that moment. All eyes, including Brioche’s, Izeline’s, and Robert’s, turned to him at once.
He went on forcefully.
“There’s no one better than me to build connections.”
If he entered the academy, he would be admitted to the prestigious Stephil Academy, a haven for connections and socialites. Even the Crown Prince was enrolled there. Since Izeline was a commoner, it was impossible for her to be admitted…
“Certainly.”
Brioche, who had quickly finished his calculations, nodded in agreement.
“It would be better to build a foundation with the young lord.”
“Father…!”
Robert exclaimed anxiously. However, Brioche continued speaking without giving him a glance.
“Let’s prepare as quickly as possible. There’s no reason to hesitate.”
Izeline bit her lip tightly. Neither the excuse that she had more to learn nor the offer to assist him until she turned twenty worked. At this rate, she would end up going to the academy as Brioche intended.
Robert, who would be left alone, was already looming before her eyes.
“This is troublesome…”
The person who applied the brakes was, surprisingly, Gerald. He was muttering to himself in a loud voice, his chin resting on one hand in a serious manner.
“What do you mean troublesome?”
When Brioche asked, puzzled, Gerald glanced at Izeline instead of answering.
Ah!
Could it be…?
Izeline’s eyes wavered hesitantly as she understood his intention from their brief eye contact. However, the answer was soon decided when she saw her childhood friend, who seemed about to collapse at any moment.
“It won’t be a problem.”
Gerald’s lips curled up.
“I’ll stay with the teacher.”
Brioche’s brow furrowed. Those words were a blatant defiance of his orders, a declaration that she would remain at the academy. Still, his face was filled with surprise at the words that followed.
“You said you would teach me magic.”
“….?!”
The words that flowed through his eardrums slowly echoed in his brain. Brioche quickly thought it over. In the first place, mages were a rare and valuable resource. Since it was impossible to learn without innate talent, they were even more precious.
Brioche, who had a keen eye for selecting talent, wouldn’t miss this opportunity.
“Is that really true?”
“Yes. I was just about to take her as my last disciple…”
…So, if she went to the academy, there was nothing he could do. Grasping at the unspoken words, Brioche readily replied.
“Alright. Let’s postpone taking her to the academy for now.”
After three months of insisting that she wouldn’t learn magic, Izeline felt like crying.
Somehow, she felt like the only loser in this fight.
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