How to Survive as a Princess in a Reverse Harem Game - Chapter 41
I had no topics in mind. Perhaps it would be best to just ask questions out of curiosity.
The oppressive silence felt suffocating; no matter how handsome the man was, a silence like this was unbearable when he wasn’t a doll.
After a brief moment of contemplation, I cautiously opened my mouth.
“I have a question. Can I ask about Killis?”
“Are you referring to Duke Yelpen?”
“Yes.”
“If it’s something I know, I will answer. However, it might be more accurate to ask the person directly.”
“It’s nothing special. I’m just…… curious about how Killis became my teacher. Don’t teachers usually have their own students?”
“Duke Yelpen is an exception. The Duke is not only Her Highness’s fiancé, but he is also known for his broad scholarship and excellent magical abilities, as well as his teaching skills. He later applied for and was selected as Her Highness’s tutor.”
“I see. He does seem like an outstanding magician.”
“Yes.”
“Um, you? I mean, what should I call you?”
“You may refer to me as ‘Lord.’ This applies to most male nobles, including Reno. Only the royal family of Evgenia may have ‘Duke’ attached to their names.”
How did he know I was pondering how to address him?
Moreover, he even provided additional explanation. This showed he likely had a keen sense and meticulous personality.
“I thought it would be good to know about how to address you, so I was wondering—what are your hobbies?”
“I have none.”
“Then, what do you like?”
“None.”
“……What about things you dislike?”
“Not particularly.”
“What do you usually do at home to pass the time?”
“I handle my pending work and train in swordsmanship when I have the time.”
Despite my efforts to squeeze out more conversation, our dialogue faltered again. No matter how much I wanted to keep the conversation going, it felt impossible. How could this happen……?
Fortunately, the food was served soon after, making the silence less awkward. Still, I couldn’t help but miss Reno.
It was early afternoon, and we had somehow finished our meal. As promised, Killis arrived. Although there was a desk in my bedroom, since it was a private space, we met in the library within the palace.
I hadn’t known such a place existed, and even after sitting at the desk, I found myself curiously looking around the room.
Though it was called a library, it was large enough to be considered a small library. The size was equivalent to four or five average rooms combined, filled with shelves packed tightly with books—around six or seven in total.
‘So there are so many books in the library that I just assumed it would be the same if I went there.’
Before long, my gaze turned to Killis across from me. Behind him was a black slate that resembled a chalkboard.
“You mentioned it briefly yesterday, but I believe I need to examine your exact condition before proceeding with your education.”
“My condition……?”
“I noticed yesterday that you seem to know dining etiquette. Is that correct?”
That was thanks to the system informing me…….
While I didn’t feel the need to lay everything bare in this life, lying and creating unnecessary misunderstandings could lead to problems of their own.
It seemed better to share what was necessary and conceal what could be hidden. After all, since magic existed in this world, they might understand if I referred to the system as magic.
“Actually, I don’t know much. The only thing I learned was from reading mythological books.”
“So, you’re saying yesterday’s dining etiquette was entirely by chance?”
“Not entirely. When I tried to eat, I saw a light flicker. It was as if something was trying to show me the tools I should use.”
Killis fell silent for a moment. He seemed deep in thought, so I eventually broke the silence.
“Could it have been magic?”
“……That seems quite likely. Although mana may appear to lack properties, it undoubtedly has its own characteristics. It seems it instinctively lingered to help you, drawn to what was familiar.”
Ding!
[<System> ‘Killis Yelpen’s affection has slightly increased.]
Suddenly……?
I felt a bit flustered as I glanced at the message window. While it wasn’t a bad thing that his favorability had increased, it was just so unexpected.
Where on earth did he feel favor? The only conversation we had up until now was about magic…….
‘Ah. Maybe that’s why?’
Since Killis was a magician, he might have found the discussion about magic interesting. Plus, considering the fact that I was his fiancé in this setting, it might have had an even more positive effect.
“Anyway, it would be best to fill in your basic etiquette with magic based on my knowledge, as you won’t be able to learn everything on your own.”
“Can magic do that?”
“I can do it.”
