Even if you succeed in jobless reincarnation and time magic, you must live life to the fullest.

Well, having said that.

The matter of pregnancy needs to be considered in the long term.

Comrade, you still need to work hard.

……

then.

By noon.

I felt a sudden tightness in my chest for no apparent reason.

unknown reason.

With a feeling of unease, I pushed open the door and went outside, intending to take a few breaths of fresh air.

at this moment.

I noticed.

A figure covered in blood staggered toward them.

167. Cut off

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

★Luke's Perspective★

I've been having a lot of dreams lately.

It started about a year ago...

That's right.

This was when Rudeus had just arrived at the academy and made contact with the princess.

At first, when I heard that she was Hilfi's childhood friend, I was happy for her.

But that evening.

A self-proclaimed god appeared in my dream and offered advice.

He claimed that Rudius was a spy from the First Prince's faction.

The reason I came to the academy was to take Silphi away from the princess.

This will further weaken the princess's power.

I find it unbelievable.

But soon.

Hilfi said she would leave with Rudeus.

I immediately realized that what the gods and men said was true.

Rudius somehow bewitched Sylphie.

They abandoned the princess.

We're going to the continent of Becallit.

I tried my best to stop it.

However, it ultimately failed.

……

A year after that.

I have always carefully protected the princess.

They were worried that an assassin from Yars might suddenly appear.

In fact, there have been several dangerous experiences.

Fortunately,

The gods and spirits that appear in my dreams always give me advance warnings of impending crisis.

Thanks to Him.

During this year, Princess and I were safe and sound.

I am truly grateful to Him.

……

This evening.

I dreamed of Him again.

"Yo, Luke."

A plain, pale face with a faint smile, blurry and indistinct.

He exudes a convincing aura that inspires awe and reverence.

He is a human god.

He came again.

"It seems like things have been going quite smoothly lately, with no more unexpected incidents."

Yes, thanks to you.

"The last time I encountered thieves, it was really dangerous."

Thank you for informing me in advance.

Otherwise, I would have no chance against the thieves on my own.

"But Luke, you'd better be careful lately."

careful?

Who should I be careful about?

"Of course it's Rudeus..."

But... he said he wanted to become the princess's power...

“That’s acting.”

Acting?

"That's right, acting skills. That guy will do anything to gain the First Prince's favor."

That is to say...

really.

Princess and Sylphie were both deceived by him.

"Luke, now you're the only one who can save them."

Even if you say that...

Both the princess and Sylphie trusted him.

I was no match for him at all.

What should I do...?

"I have a suggestion."

what?

Please tell me!

I will do anything to save the princess and Sylphie!

"Three days from now should be the day you go shopping, right?"

Yes……

That's right.

"To the north of the business district, there is a small forest."

Indeed there is.

I remember it very clearly.

"After you finish shopping that day, take Princess Ariel and Sylphie to the forest for a look around."

Just asking.

What's there?

"What, you don't want to believe me?"

No! I trust you completely!

It has always been thanks to you that we have been able to escape danger!

In short, I will do as instructed.

"Don't be so nervous. I'll tell you. As long as you bring Princess Ariel and Sylphie there, you'll be able to see Rudeus's true face."

true colors?

"That's right, you will witness firsthand the exchange of intelligence between Rudeus and the envoy sent by the First Prince."

That's it!

Once the princess sees that scene, she will never believe Rudeus again!

Hilfi was also able to see through Rudeus's hypocrisy.

Great.

If we just do that...