Javier sighed as he leaned back in his chair, his eyes half-closed while sipping the tea Liana had prepared for him. The tension in the room hadn't eased at all; if anything, it was getting worse.
"Liana?" he called out.
"Yes, young master?" Liana replied gently, standing beside him with her usual calm expression.
"This event… the grand ball. Is it really that important?" Javier asked, hoping for a reason to escape.
"Yes, young master," Liana answered. "It is a major social gathering where nobles strengthen alliances, forge connections, and—"
Before she could finish, Princess Kliatana stepped forward, her noble presence commanding the room. "Surely, Javier, you will choose . A princess—the only princess of this kingdom," she declared confidently, flipping her hair with an elegant smirk.
Athia, still clinging to Javier's arm, scoffed. "Hmph! Choose , Javier-sama! I'm sure we'll have way more fun at the grand ball. Just ignore this so-called princess!"
The room fell silent.
Princess Kliatana's gaze sharpened instantly, her smirk turning dangerous. "Oh? How dare the Duke's only daughter speak so disrespectfully to , the crown princess? Hmm?"
Athia t her glare head-on, not backing down. "Hmm? I'm just stating a fact, 'princess.' Just because you are the only princess of the kingdom doesn't an you don't have competition, right? No wonder you act so entitled."
Gasps filled the room.
Javier let out a long, tired sigh. Here we go…
Princess Kliatana's eyes flashed. "Wanna fight?" she challenged, stepping forward.
Athia tightened her grip on Javier. "If you wish!" she shot back.
The tension in the air was thick enough to cut with a sword.
Javier rubbed his temples. Haaaa… Why ?
From the side, Gloria chuckled softly while Liana sighed, already preparing another cup of tea.
Javier groaned, rubbing his temples as the tension between Athia and Kliatana grew. Sparks—literal magical sparks—crackled in the air between their locked gazes, their competitive auras clashing like two rival beasts ready to pounce.
"Calm down, girls! Ugh…" Javier sighed, raising his hands in surrender.
"No! Choose one of us!!" they both yelled in unison, their eyes eting like an intense ani showdown. The air crackled, almost as if reality itself was reacting to their emotions.
Javier swore he saw lightning bolts shooting between their eyes. Is this really happening?
Athia smirked, flipping her hair dramatically. "Hmph! Just because you're the only princess in the kingdom doesn't an you always get what you want, 'princess.'" She emphasized the last word mockingly.
Kliatana's smirk widened, unfazed. "Oh my~ And just because your father and my father—the king—are siblings, doesn't an you can act so entitled, Duke's daughter."
More sparks flew.
Javier blinked. Yeah. I'm out.
Without hesitation, he leaned back, stretched, and.. "Welp. See ya, girls!! Ahahahah!"
Before they could react, he vanished—a gust of wind kicking up as he bolted for the door, his escape route perfectly planned.
"HUH!?"
Athia and Kliatana turned, but by the ti they realized what had happened, Javier was already gone, leaving behind a slight breeze and an empty chair rocking back and forth.
Gloria let out a lodic laugh, covering her mouth. "Ara~ young master is quite skilled at running away from trouble."
Liana sighed, gracefully picking up the untouched cup of tea. "As expected. Completely predictable."
The two noble girls stared at the empty space where Javier had been, their argunt montarily forgotten.
"That little—!" Athia fud.
"Tch. He escaped!?" Kliatana muttered, clenching her fists.
From far away, Javier's voice rang out.
"Lianaaa! Gloriaaa! Let's go!! Ahahahah!"
With a wide, mischievous grin, Javier sprinted across the academy grounds, dodging confused students and startled servants as he made his daring escape. The wind brushed through his hair, and his heart soared with freedom. No noble girls forcing into awkward dances! No pointless social events! Just pure, sweet escape—! Experience tales with My Virtual Library Empire
Until it wasn't.
Suddenly, a hand caught the back of his collar with a strong grip, stopping him instantly.
"Eeekkk!?" Javier yelped, his feet kicking up dust as he flailed.
What the hell!? Who has the strength to stop so easily!?
He twisted his body to see who had caught him—and froze.
Standing before him was a breathtakingly beautiful woman. Her long, silky hair flowed past her shoulders, and her sharp yet elegant features radiated a regal aura. Her figure was stunning, exuding the confidence and poise only a truly experienced woman could possess.
Javier blinked, montarily stunned. "Wow… beautiful~" he muttered without thinking, his eyes wide with admiration.
The woman narrowed her piercing eyes at him. "Young master, where do you think you are going?" she asked, her tone cool yet firm.
Javier blinked again. "Errr… Who are you?"
He was sure he had never seen this woman before. If soone this striking had been around the estate, he definitely would've noticed!
anwhile, just outside the classroom, Liana stepped out, following the sound of Javier's voice. She expected to find her young master lazing around or getting into so minor mischief—but instead, her eyes widened at the sight before her.
Javier was caught.
And the one holding him was a stunning woman.
Liana's eyes narrowed slightly. She had never seen this woman before.
Her heart skipped a beat.
"Young master!!!"
Liana's sharp eyes locked onto the mysterious woman gripping Javier's collar. Her instincts scread danger. Without hesitation, she drew her twin blades and dashed forward in a blur of silver.
Her movents were precise—each step calculated, each slash aid with deadly accuracy.
In an instant, all her attacks were deflected.
But not with a sword.
The mysterious woman used only a hairpin.
Liana's eyes widened in shock. Impossible!
Before she could react, the woman gracefully flicked her wrist, sending Liana skidding backward with sheer force alone.
But Liana was not one to back down. The mont her feet touched the ground, she flipped mid-air, twisting her body as her bow appeared in her hands.
Her fingers pulled back on the string, and an arrow of glowing green mana ford instantly.
She's strong… I can't hold back!
But before she could fire—
Vines erupted from the ground.
"?!—"
Liana's body was instantly wrapped up, immobilized by enchanted vines coiling tightly around her arms and legs.
"Liana!!" Javier shouted.
Reacting instinctively, he tried to leap toward her—but the mont he moved, he felt his jacket being pulled away.
In one swift motion, his jacket slipped off his shoulders, leaving him just enough ti to jump back and prepare to launch a spell.
"Tch! Fine, let's do this!" Javier gritted his teeth, his magic surging—
But before he could react, the woman vanished.
Then she reappeared behind him.
Smack!
A sudden, light slap landed on his head.
"Eeeeppp!!" Javier yelped, stumbling forward in disbelief.
His eyes widened. "How!?"
She had been in front of him just a second ago! There was no wind, no sound—just an instantaneous movent beyond anything he had ever seen!
Then—
A calm voice interrupted the chaos.
"Good afternoon, Mrs. Errinette."
Javier and Liana both turned sharply.
Gloria stood at the entrance of the classroom, her usual serene expression unchanged as she gave a polite bow.
Javier and Liana both shouted at the sa ti:
"EHHHH!?"
Their faces were frozen in shock.
Javier pointed a trembling finger. "Gloria, what do you an 'Mrs. Errinette'!?"
Liana, still struggling against the vines, stared in disbelief.
( End of Chapter )
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