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201 Chapter. What are the Prince’s impressions?

Caris Fried Divine.

He is one of the legitimate children of the Emperor who has led the prosperity of this Empire.

Just like his sibling, Princess Meloin, being born from the bloodline of Emperor Kamain made him someone who was looked up to from birth.

It wasn’t merely because he was a member of the royalty.

Thanks to the achievements of Emperor Kamain, who revived the fading Empire, both Meloin and Caris naturally basked in that glow.

They are children of a Sage Monarch. It was not unreasonable to think that the children would inherit that light.

Especially Caris, due to his outstanding magical talent, was a target of admiration from the high-ranking individuals.

Long ago, he graduated at the top of the Aligieri Academy, thus projecting an aura befitting someone of royal blood.

Skill and power.

He could be seen as a lucky one who was born with everything necessary.

`He believes he is a chosen one.`

The only answer contained in his heart was that.

“It’s been quite a while since I was at Aligieri.”

Caris spoke while walking down the corridor of the royal guesthouse reserved for royalty.

He had walked this hallway just a few years ago as an active student at the Academy.

Recollecting school memories was sweet for anyone.

“It’s already been two years since your graduation. Time certainly flies.”

“Still, this place hasn’t changed at all. The walls and floors, not to mention the attitude of the reception, are the same.”

“Is there anything you dislike…?”

A retainer accompanying him spoke with a darkened face.

Caris chuckled and calmed him down.

“No, it’s actually nostalgic. This is what they call the scent of memories.”

“I see.”

“However, if there is something I dislike…”

Caris looked down at his own leg, which was limping.

The reason the retainer was next to him was to support him due to his leg’s discomfort.

Caris recalled how his lower body had ended up like this.

“I’ve heard that that damn younger sister is living well. Even having become the Student Council President…!”

Previously, he had sparred with his youngest sister, Mirona, to gauge her capabilities.

He underestimated her skills during the sparring and was quickly overwhelmed by her monstrous strength.

As a result, one of his legs became paralyzed, and resentment towards the emotionless Mirona grew.

“I’m really not at ease. In times like this, that’s the best, right?”

Despite his image as a benevolent person, Caris had a secret hobby.

It was women. Whenever he felt uneasy, he would always play with women.

He tried to be restrained, but perhaps due to his inherent nature, it was not easy.

While he was at the academy, several female students had gone missing.

Only he knew that it was Caris’s doing.

“After all this time, I hope you play safely.”

“Don’t worry. You know how pious I am.”

Though he said that, he was unaware of his own nature.

That he doesn’t care about the safety of those he plays with.

`Yes, I can be forgiven no matter what I do.`

From Caris’s perspective, such things were merely the wrappers of snacks thrown into the trash.

If he were truly pious, he wouldn’t even think about treating women like toys.

Some nobles, who had caught on to his hidden tendencies, went so far as to distance themselves from him.

“I am the child of His Majesty, the Sage Monarch. With his blood flowing through me, I too can be called a holy one. Is there a problem?”

“Oh, no.”

Such aspects made even his retainer, who was assisting him, flustered.

However, he hesitated to reprimand him. If he did, he might end up disappearing like the previous retainers.

He heard it was already the tenth time for him.

“That aside, it’s said that Princess Jenny Chain Silver has responded to your call.”

“I’ve heard that too. I wonder how many years it has been since her last response.”

He was overcome with emotion at the thought of finally being able to meet the girl he had longed to see.

After being paralyzed following the spar with the youngest princess, he had desired women to comfort him.

This time, the shock was great enough that a normal woman would not suffice. Only a duke’s daughter could quench his thirst.

He wanted to at least hold her hand. However, perhaps realizing his inherent nature, Duke Chain Silver often refused even that.

Of course, he had to bear it. Duke Chain Silver held significant power within the Empire, and removing her from power could hurt the royal family.

And because he could easily be caught if the tail got too long, he had endured for several years, but now he felt like it would burst.

If she refused again, he feared he might go insane.

“Still, I am a participant in the Tactical Martial Arts. You must be cautious while playing together.”

“I know. I just intend to have a conversation.”

Yes. He planned to have just a conversation.

Nothing more than that.

He would simply drink tea and share stories about their lives.

He is a pious being. He is not abnormal enough to not maintain such restraint.

As a child of the Sage Monarch, he must show great character.

`I can endure.`

However, he was trying hard to look away.

From the fact that after he made such a resolution, women had suddenly gone missing.

Considering that they all shared the commonality of having met Prince Caris, it was quite peculiar.

“Well, I will take my leave now.”

“Then… please enjoy your time.”

The retainer opened the door for him and exited the room.

Creeeak-

As the massive door opened, a brilliantly decorated reception room was revealed.

In the center sat a single girl on a comfortable seat.

Her waist-length, blue hair reminiscent of a waterfall, and jewel-like blue eyes.

Her features were even more beautiful than in the portrait, with transparent and flawless skin.

Dressed in a white gown tinged with blue, fit for a princess from a fairy tale, and adorned with a frozen flower motif in her hair.

Even wearing such attire, her tall and mature figure was undeniable.

`Finally… finally…!`

Jenny Chain Silver.

The beautiful princess finally sat in front of him.

Though it had long been desired, he was incredibly nervous, his hands and feet trembling.

The moment he sat down, he came face to face with her haughty expression.

“Nice to meet you, Prince Caris. It’s an honor to meet you like this.”

“Haha… Thank you, Miss Jenny, for taking the time to meet me.”

Caris barely managed to speak, suppressing his rising instincts.

While his mouth quivered a bit, she maintained her composure even before royalty.

She exuded an alluring charm, as if a performer was perfectly embodying their role.

“I hear the finals of the Tactical Martial Arts are tomorrow.”

“Yes, normally I would be practicing with my sword by now to prepare for tomorrow.”

“I see. However, I believe it’s better to have a leisurely moment rather than acting hastily.”

“I agree. That’s why I responded to the Prince’s call, and it seems our minds are perfectly in sync.”

Her words seemed to form a shared connection, making Caris’s heart beat faster.

Men are attracted to women who understand their hearts.

“But I worry about the audience more than myself winning. I’ve heard rumors of beastmen roaming outside, causing trouble at the festival.”

“You can rest assured regarding them. They will quickly adapt; there are just cultural differences.”

It was indeed Prince Caris who had attracted those beastmen.

Before the festival, rumors had spread that he had made some sort of deal with a beastman group.

People thought it was an effort to maintain relations between races.

The first of which was the invitation to the Magical Banquet with the foreign race.

Whether it was truly a gesture for peace or not, the fact remained that they were ruining the festival.

“I truly worry about whether they will behave. Especially the foreign beastmen have a natural tendency towards violence during festivals. It’s quite possible they’ll cause great trouble by the last day.”

There had already been several incidents during the festival.

While they hadn’t risen up as a group, many residents had suffered from their antics.

It even reportedly included indiscriminate attacks on children.

It was certainly not a problem that could be brushed off as a cultural difference, but the prince shook his head.

“However, to be fair, the chaos caused by the beastmen is the legacy of Aligieri.”

“What do you mean…”

“Have you not studied history? The reason those foreign beastmen have gone astray is largely due to the Great Sage Dantia.”

It wasn’t that she hadn’t learned about it.

There was something in the textbook mentioning how the herb created by the Great Sage, who was involved in humanitarian efforts, had turned some beastmen into savages.

Due to being unable to handle their numbers, they were driven beyond the border.

This was mentioned in the foundational texts established by the very Great Sage.

“So, we must understand them and extend our generosity.”

“But if that means shedding innocent residents’ blood, who shall take responsibility for that?”

At this, Caris, who had been speaking kindly, suddenly became silent.

His previously raised lips dropped as he spoke.

“Are you asserting that my policies are wrong? Or do you think I would plot something ludicrous using those beastmen?”

Jenny’s expression twisted in discontent at the greedy glare in Caris’s eyes.

Though he was recognized as the child of a Sage Monarch, Jenny had heard from her father about his true nature.

“Do you not know what kind of person I am, Miss Jenny?”

A greedy glutton wanting to monopolize sexual desires.

If Gerard’s influence hadn’t been substantial, Jenny would have long become prey to that glutton.

There was a condition under which he revealed that nature.

First, when it was just himself and one woman.

Second─

“Do you think that as the child of a Sage Monarch, I will display inappropriate behavior?”

Precisely when he would bring up that he was the child of the Sage Monarch.

He truly was the child of the esteemed Emperor Kamain. Yet, for some reason, his inborn lust remained uncorrected.

While it was severe enough to warrant concern, nobles could find it lacking when they observed how the emperor failed to contain Caris’s erratic behavior.

“Hah… Hah… Truly rude of you, Jenny Chain Silver.”

“Prince?”

“This can’t go on any longer.”

With an outstretched hand, chains emerged from Caris’s grip and bound Jenny.

It was a spell that restrained someone with Mana Chains.

“Ugh…! What is this…!”

“Grkekeke. How delightful… so very delightful!”

As Jenny gasped in surprise, Caris couldn’t contain his excitement any longer.

He had already lost his rationality upon seeing Jenny’s beauty.

“You might wonder why this is happening, but it is a natural outcome. My father said that I possess the same holy blood as he does, meaning that I can do anything and be forgiven!”

“Grk! Please… stop!”

“If you intend to use ice magic, give up. Those chains will nullify the opponent’s mana.”

Weakened, Jenny bit her lip, tears welling in her eyes.

Caris’s eyes glimmered with an indescribable insanity upon seeing that.

“And it would be wise to refrain from struggling futilely. I am well aware of what you did in the past.”

“….”

“If word gets out that you turned a village into an Ice Age, it would cause quite the troublesome situation for you, wouldn’t it, Jenny?”

That threat rendered Jenny unable to resist.

She was frightened of the sight of Caris, whose eyes were veiled with infatuation, staggering toward her like a zombie.

“Ugh!”

“You belong to me.”

Caris grasped Jenny’s shoulders with both hands.

“Then let’s start with the face…”

And Caris’s lips pressed against Jenny’s cheek.

Surprised by the sudden face kiss, Jenny trembled.

First her cheek, then her neck, and next her ear—he planned to move to her lips.

If Gerard had witnessed this scene, he would have brandished his sword against authority, dignity, and the royal family alike.

At that moment.

Swoosh!-

Blood oozed from Caris’s mouth.

Something sharp pierced through his belly.

“Huh?”

His eyes shook in surprise at the identity of the sudden attack.

Then Jenny grinned and spoke.

“Even if you nullify mana, you can’t nullify the spirit power, huh?”

“J-Jenny?”

“Well done, Muto.”

What exactly did that mean?

As he barely turned around, he caught sight of a massive snake.

『Hello?』

“Wh-What?!”

Caris collapsed, bleeding, at the spirit’s greeting.

As he tried to crawl away from the abrupt situation, a gigantic crow appeared before him, blocking his escape.

『You cannot escape.』

What on earth was happening? He pondered inwardly as he glanced at Jenny.

“Hey, Muto. Cut this damn chain off.”

『Can’t you break it with your own strength?』

“It’s tougher than I thought.”

『Ugh! This is hard even for me!』

“You little rascal. Start pulling your weight!”

The haughty image of Jenny Chain Silver was gone, replaced by a cheeky girl.

But her looks and voice were still Jenny’s.

He couldn’t comprehend it.

『Let’s do it together.』

“Please. Aisha.”

Crack!-

“Phew~ Finally, my hands are free.”

“J-Jenny! Jenny!!”

At Caris’s desperate cries, Jenny responded with a playful smile.

She stepped forward toward him, who was collapsed.

“Well then, Prince.”

At that moment, Jenny’s voice changed.

“How does it feel to have kissed my face instead of Jenny’s?”

With the voice of an unfamiliar male student.

Surviving as an Academy Scammer.

 

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