NOVEL WEB Chapter 128: Hateful
１２８． Hateful
「――Hey」
Rumifia turned around slowly, looked at Germadios.
「What's the matter?」
Even Germadios was confused by Rumifia, who was always talking about some nonsense that he couldn't understand.
「What do you think about that prince?」
She asked without hesitation.
「… That brat, eh.」
Upon being asked that question by Rumifia, Germadios looked at Jilbagias in the hall from the window―― His bleak smile, as if he was expecting such treatment as a prince, was simply unsightly.
（Well, there's no way you like him..）Rumifia chuckled inside. There was no self-conceited, prideful man who didn't know his place like Germadios―― who wouldn't envy the prince born with a golden spoon in his mouth.
Germadios' peerage was count, but he seemed to be irritated since his military exploits were lower than his expectations. Reiju clan members were mainly active in logistical support as the rare healers in the Demon Kingdom. Though they could quickly rise in rank up to baron relying only on their medical treatment, their pace slowed down after that.
The importance of healers was recognized, but the idea about the pecking order of the demon race based on their strength was already deep-rooted. One couldn't gain recognition unless they proved their strength on the frontline…
Added to the fact that the population of the demon race had ballooned in the last few decades, and the Demon King Army's pace had slowed down, everyone had been scrambling for a quota to go to the frontline.
It was a common story that someone wouldn't be able to go to the frontline to earn merit.
And yet―― That prince could easily participate in the raid of the royal capital by the next year for his first campaign.
It was by no means good news for someone like Germadios. The opportunity to raise one's peerage was handed over so easily like that.
―― Even though he got ahead in life, becoming a viscount from a mere esquire because he 『Subjugated the patriarch of the white dragon on his own.』 at a young, tender age.
「… I've heard various rumors about him. Did he really subjugate the patriarch-class dragon on his own, or break a viscount's horn during a quarrel with his bare hand?」
Germadios spoke as if he were making a joke while striking a playful pose.
「… Do you really think so? Or have you seen it with your own eyes?」
Said Rumifia while pointing at Jilbagias with her chin… She herself believed that the rumor was fake after she met Jilbagias in person.
There might be some truth in it―― But most of it must be an exaggeration.
Surely, Jilbagias' magical power was strong for someone of his age.
It easily topped Rumifia's and was on par with her dear brother.
But―― That brought even more questions, like can he really break the demon race horn, or slay the patriarch of a dragon with that power alone――
「… A doubt, is it?」
Germadios frowned a little.
「His power might be enhanced with 【Naming】 since he inherited Orgi clan's blood… But he's still a brat, he doesn't have the appearance of a great figure.」
Said Germadios with a faint smile, his chilling gaze locked on Jilbagias.
「Well, he does have his own position, right? Maybe he's just trying to polish it up.」
「Humph. So you feel the same way.」
—It's annoying, but this is the first time I agree with this man.
「I think… That prince is getting carried away a little bit.」
Muttered Rumifia while looking at her own feet.
「It seems like he's getting cocky after coming back home with his mama, yet he's acting all high and mighty, isn't he?」
「… Yes, I agree with you. The prince's status isn't a plaything.」
Germadios's forced smile seemed to crack slightly as he gazed at Jilbagias.
「――Nevertheless, he seems to lack respect for his seniors in life like us. I'm sure others feel that too.」
「Humph.」
Seeing that, Rumifia knew that she just needed one more push.
「If you… teach that prince a small lesson,」
She made up her mind as she sent a flirtatious glance to the man before her.
「I might look up to you in a new light.」
「Hohou」
And just like a beast baited with a slab of meat before him.
Germadios leaned forward.
「… Sounds good to me. Well, I happen to be fed up with his attitude too.」
With a serious expression, as if he had thought that way all along.
The man took the bait.
「I'll give some life lessons of the harsh demon race society―― To that ignorant prince… That's the duty of an adult, right?」
And pompously combed his long, ash-grey hair.
With a snappy, flamboyant wink, which made Rumifia nauseous, Germadios left after he said "Enjoy the show".
Rumifia was laughing scornfully as she saw the back of Germadios, and leaned on the tree's trunk again.
（Foolish donkey.）
But still thought that it served him right.
This should teach that cocky prince―― Some tough life lessons.
She was looking forward to the moment when the prince fell from grace.
Or so she thought.
At least for now.
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