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"Hey, anyway, we're talking about Raimond's academy plans, right now! Why are you going to the Knight Department of all places!? Well, it's better than you going to the Magic Department, but. What reason do we have to learn swordsmanship?"
At Andrea-nii-sama's words, Bertrand-nii-sama, who had been called "this guy," glared at him, but he didn't interrupt because he was curious about the reason.
"What do you mean, 'reason'? It's not like I have some grand reason. If I had to say, it's because I want to be like Cyril-sensei."
"Nnnnghh!? Ah, no...... P, Pardon me."
At my words, everyone's eyes turned to Cyril-sensei, who was waiting for guard duty next to the door of the room, and Cyril-sensei himself was surprised and raised his voice.
Cyril-sensei, whose face turned a pale red as if ashamed of raising his voice even for a moment, is truly priceless.
It's hard to tell because he's covered in fur, but his gray fur is pinker than usual.
Is Cyril-sensei, who also has cuteness, perfect already?
"I want to become a person like Cyril-sensei......!"
"What's with that trust you have in Cyril?"
"I'll ask you the opposite, there's no reason not to admire Cyril-sensei, who has always treated me, a child, like a gentleman and is also strong, since I was little!"
When I said that forcefully, Cyril-sensei covered his face with one hand.
"And as a man, I simply admire strong people. Cyril-sensei is teaching me while I'm in the royal palace, but that won't be the case when I enter the academy, right? So, my goal is to have Cyril-sensei say, 'Lord Raimond, you've improved a lot since I last saw you' when I return to the royal palace for the first time in a while after entering the academy! And then, I want him to always be ahead of me, saying, 'Then, can you keep up with this move?'! And I want him to reach out his hand to me, who is frustrated because I can't do anything, and say, 'You're still not there yet, Lord Raimond.'"
The brothers were slightly put off by me, who was speaking passionately, but I didn't care!
"Rai really likes Cyril, doesn't he."
Only Federico-nii-sama spoke to me happily.
So! I'll talk about Cyril-sensei!
"Yes, I love him! Above all, he's strong! Do you remember when I caused an explosion in the Southern Garden? At that time, Cyril-sensei jumped between the trees and rushed to our rescue! Besides, the stability when he hugs me is outstanding! His core is solid, and he has muscles, so the sense of security is different!"
"I see."
"Yes! Besides, his response is always gentlemanly! He doesn't mind getting his knees dirty by kneeling down to match my eye level, and he always asks for permission when he picks me up, but he doesn't treat me like a child more than necessary!"
"L-Lord Raimond.......! Any more than that.........!"
Cyril-sensei, who had walked from the door to my side, tried to stop me while looking embarrassed.
But that didn't matter.
I had the chance to talk about the charm of Cyril-sensei. No one could stop me!
"Look! He's so cool, but he also has cuteness!? And he's humble!"
"Lord Raimond.........! Please, forgive me already!!"
I was soothed by Cyril-sensei, who had covered his face with both hands.
What do you think, what do you think!? Federico-nii-sama!!!! My! Teacher! Is! This! Charming!!"
"Cyril, please take care of Rai in the future as well."
"Y-Yes. Lord Federico. Of course."
Cyril-sensei, having been called out to by Federico-nii-sama, took the deepest bow he could, flustered.
Federico-nii-sama had a satisfied look on his face in response, but Andrea-nii-sama and Bertrand-nii-sama had slightly bitter faces.
".........I'm the one who understands Raimond the most."
"Ugh, that statement is so annoying. But you know, it's like the youngest's admiration isn't for any of us brothers, but for his swordsmanship instructor, Cyril."
Compared to Bertrand-nii-sama, who was frowning with a bitter face, Andrea-nii-sama was pouting with a somewhat sulky look on his face.
"Andrea, Cyril has been supporting Rai by his side since the time when we were standing idly by. It can't be helped."
Federico-nii-sama, whose frown lines made him look like he was angry, probably meant to say that it was a little sad but heartwarming.
Even though Federico-nii-sama said that, Andrea-nii-sama didn't change his attitude, which was that he agreed but wasn't satisfied.
"But, he's the youngest, you know? If it hadn't been for Maya-sama, I would have wanted to talk to Raimond more too~. I was envious of Giancarlo and Giovanni~... I was holding back on talking about faction matters~."
Andrea-nii-sama complained and complained.
At the time I was born, Gian-nii-sama was five years old. In contrast, Andrea-nii-sama was eleven years old, and he was probably already starting to become aware of being a member of the royal family.
Well, certainly, unless he was as innocent as Gian-nii-sama, he wouldn't have been able to talk to me in that tense atmosphere caused by Mother's misunderstanding.
"But, from now on, you'll talk to me too, right, Andrea-nii-sama?"
".........Of course I will!!"
"Whoa, you startled me."
Bertrand-nii-sama, whose tea had spilled because Andrea-nii-sama slammed his fist on the table at my words, grabbed Andrea-nii-sama's head.
"Can't you act more rationally! Fix your habit of doing things on impulse every time!!"
"Ouch!! I apologize for this time! But I haven't bothered you at all usually, have I!? Let go! First of all! I'm just acting flexibly according to the situation based on solid information!"
I sent cold glares at Bertrand-nii-sama and Andrea-nii-sama, who had started arguing again.
Federico-nii-sama, as usual, didn't know what to do and was just wandering his gaze back and forth between the two of them.
"So! Please be friendly, at least while you're drinking tea!!!!"
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