Volume 5 Chapter 213, A Verdant Q&A_2

Translator: Nonon

Proofreader: Silavin

 

POV: ?

 

Well, the face of Baron Clo’s Wife seems to have reddened, but let us move on to the next question.

The next question is for you, Mr. Silva.

 

“Huh, ah, yes. Please go ahead.”

“This feels like an interview…”

 

It’s highly likely that your and Miss Apricot’s mana went out of control, or you subconsciously activated dark while in a state of heightened emotions.

However… well, if it is hard for you to answer, you can leave questions unanswered.

When you first enrolled at Azalea Academy, there were rumors that you were the heir of the Seyfried Family that possessed cursed powers.

 

“… Yes. While my Family is not Noble, I know that we are not known for our good reputation.”

 

Although now it has been concluded that the rumors of you being cursed were false, a conclusion is being postponed at our magic research facility.

Now, there’s a question. Regarding this accident, or perhaps an incident…

 

“If I was the cause, I will be more than willing to cooperate with any tests on my mana or magic aptitude. If Char’s Mother… If you so wish, I am ready to do anything—”

 

Please calm down. I still haven’t asked any questions yet.

Furthermore, with the help of your schoolmate, it has been cleared that your mana is unrelated to the cursed powers, Mr. Silva.

 

“I-is that so? As expected from Ms. Mary…! Wait, but if that’s the case…”

 

Yes, my question today is regarding the rumors.

The academy has recorded that the rumors were also. However, I heard that the reason they were deemed false were due to the involvement of Mary Sue (15).

And I also heard that at the academy, you openly sided with her during the duel against the duke’s Daughter, embraced each other amid the cheers after the duel, and you also shouted out love for each other so that you could star together at the school festival.

 

“What are you even doing?”

“Apricot, at least he didn’t embrace her right after the duel and declare their engagement by claiming his ownership over her or publicly kiss her and gave her a ring.”

“Your examples are a bit too specific for them to not be real, Mr. Clo.”

 

… Ahem. In other words, we can’t deny the possibility that she protected you because you are close to her.

Our investigation has revealed that you two are close friends, and a testimony from close friends can lack credibility.

 

“… I see. That is certainly true.”

 

Yes, it’s possible that Miss Mary is protecting you because she loves you, Mr. Silva.

 

“Pardon?”

 

That’s why I have a question. With Miss Mary’s testimony and cooperation, this accident, or incident, is starting to lean more towards being an accident.

However, if Mr. Silva and Miss Mary are more than just close friends. In other words, if they are in a relationship where they have romantic feelings for each other, then this testimony is invalid.

So what I would like to ask you, Mr. Silva, is… whether you have romantic feelings for Miss Mary. It is already a known fact from the investigation at the academy that Miss Mary is close to Mr. Silva, but there are no reports of her dating anyone in particular. However, there are cases where people are dating in secret, and I have received testimony in advance that Mr. Mary likes Mr. Silva. Apparently, she said, ‘I rely on Silva as a man, and we support each other as we move forward.’

 

“(Ms. Mary, you used that line, didn’t you? You even copied the exact wording?)”

 

If you, Mr. Silva, like Miss Mary, then these words would be considered romantic.

What is the truth? Do you like Miss Mary as a woman and have romantic feelings for her? Or are you schoolmates and just normal friends of the opposite sex?

 

“Hey, this Lady just casually came up with the worst two choices ever.”

 

If it is true that Mr. Silva likes Miss Mary as a woman and has romantic feelings for her, then Miss Mary’s testimony would become invalid and, unfortunately, we will need to conduct the investigation into Mr. Silva’s magical powers as I mentioned earlier, and he will be restrained and unable to leave a specific room for a while.

If Mr. Silva sees Miss Mary as a schoolmate and a good rival and has no romantic feelings for her, then her testimony will be recognized as a valid testimony of a classmate, and he will not be restrained.

…So, Mr. Silva, which one is it? You are not allowed to lie, but if you do not want to answer, we can consider that this series of questions never happened and, under the prerequisite that you two are not in a romantic relationship, her testimony will stay valid.

So, what would it be?

 

“Of course I see Ms. Mary as a woman and have romantic feelings for her. It would be upsetting to have those feelings doubted, so I will gladly accept detention.”

“Oh, as bold as Mr. Clo…”

“Don’t worry, Ms. Mary! I will take a stand to prove my love for you! After all, my love for you will not lose to Vermillion, Ash, Char or Senior Eccles!!”

 

Yes, I’ve received your boasting. I wish you two all the happiness.

 

“— Huh, ah, yeah. I’m sorry, Ms. Mary. If I admit it now, your consideration would have been for nothing…”

 

…You can still choose to not keep this answer.

 

“There’s no point in recording it then… umm, please keep it as unanswered…”

 

Yes, I understand.

I’ll work some editing magic and keep it unanswered. It’s okay, I am the Archwizard so this much is easy for me.

 

“Hey, you’re having fun, aren’t you?”

 

You are just imagining it.