You think you're worthy of saving the world?

Yuri spread her five fingers, infused them with magic, and used "repair magic" on the circuitry.

The next instant, the black screen was turned back on.

149 [Singularity: The Ancient Crimson Ritual]

"Eulifuss was actually chosen as her disciple by that Chaika?"

"Wouldn't that be incredibly impressive? The other party must be a big shot in the magic world, right?"

"Is Euryphus actually a magical genius? Staying with the Vatican is actually a waste of his talent?"

"So, does this mean it's going to escalate into a conflict between the Papacy and Academy City, over the right to educate the Prophet's Child?!"

"No, no, no, it's a personal matter, don't escalate it to the level of a political camp."

"I heard that permission has been obtained from the Papal Court, but Euryphus himself is still somewhat hesitant..."

"Does he still have lingering feelings for St. Cromwell? Hehe, the Child of Prophecy seems so aloof, but he's surprisingly passionate inside!"

"Could you please keep your voices down when you're talking about others? I heard everything..."

Yuri rolled her eyes and muttered under her breath.

As usual, he and Camus were having lunch in the school cafeteria at this time.

"Yuri, don't you plan to accept Jaika Lakshir's guidance?"

The handsome young man with silver-gray hair asked curiously.

"Isn't this something we'll consider later?" Yuri said nonchalantly.

"Hehehe, you're right. But as expected of Yuri, to be personally selected by such a powerful person."

Camus gave a shy smile: "As expected, Yuri is someone I can never reach... Ouch!"

Yuri gave her a chop to the forehead: "Stop saying such strange things."

"I'm sorry~~~"

After school, Yuri said goodbye to everyone and headed straight for the Grand Duke's mansion.

I haven't seen Rosalia for several days.

I need to explain to her what has happened recently, especially the fact that the Witch Night Singularity was observed.

Although the Grand Duchess herself is still in the Papacy for the time being, she works remotely from home almost every day, as if she has an endless amount of official business to attend to.

"Please wait, Lord Euryphus. Her Highness has not rested for two days and two nights."

Patty, the brown-skinned maid in the mansion, stopped Yuri at the door, with her half-sister Betty standing beside her.

Patty is Rosalia's maid, while Betty is the Grand Duchess's bodyguard.

“If there’s nothing else, please come another day, Lord Euryphus,” Betty said in a completely indifferent tone.

The two sisters made their meaning quite clear: Princess Rosalia needs to rest now, and if you're just here for [redacted], then please leave.

"What thoughtful children they are, looking at them with such consideration for their master," Yuri thought to herself.

"I have something important to report to Your Highness today."

The black-haired boy said without changing his expression.

He believes he has a clear conscience.

"..."

Patty looked at the prophesied child suspiciously for a long time, but finally made way for him.

"Thank you for your understanding."

After greeting Patty Betty, Yuri walked straight through the hall and pushed open the door to his office.

Sitting amidst a mountain of documents was Rosalia.

She pressed her fingers to her forehead, straightening her face, which was etched with exhaustion.

Her long blonde hair was tied into a high ponytail, and the left strap of her nightgown was hanging down on her arm, giving her the look of a completely unkempt homebody.

"Uh... Yuri? When did you arrive?"

Rosalia noticed the commotion at the door, looked up, and saw the black-haired boy.

A flicker of panic crossed his eyes.

"Sorry, it's too messy here... Let me tidy up first."

Yuri quickly raised her hand, indicating that she should stay like that.

"To visit a lady's home without greeting her is just too rude."

The two sat down on the sofa, and Rosalia glared at Yuri resentfully: "Don't come next time without an appointment."

"Because I want to see His Highness as soon as possible."

Yuri smiled and said, "You look terrible. Would you like to take a break?"

"Yeah...that's true."

Rosalia obediently let Yuri pull her by the wrist out of the conference room and was taken back to her dormitory.

"I'll go to the kitchen and get you something to eat."

After saying that, Yuri turned to leave.

But Rosalia grabbed his wrist.

"Stay here."

The boy turned around and was suddenly hugged.

He was greeted by a pair of warm, moist lips.

"Well--"

Yuri had nowhere to escape and could only accept her coquettishness.

My gaze followed the Grand Duchess's beautiful face downwards; her unkempt appearance made her even more captivating than before.

Yuri hugged her back.

Time seemed to slow down at this moment, and the black-haired boy's thoughts became blurred.

"……………………!!"

Just then, the serious faces of Patty and Betty suddenly appeared in Yuri's mind, which helped him regain his composure.

Wait, Yuri! What are you doing?!

Didn't I have important business to report to Rosalia today?

If you forget your duties after being slightly tempted by His Highness, can you even be considered a man?

Besides, didn't we just agree that she should have a good rest today?

"temple……"

"Please? Don't go, please."

Rosalia hugged the boy tightly once more, her beautiful eyes glistening with tears, a sight that evoked pity in me.

The rationality I had painstakingly built up in my mind was shattered in an instant.

The angry expressions of the two maid sisters flashed through my mind.

The Grand Duchess in front of me is acting coquettishly.

Their faces gradually overlapped.

After a fierce internal struggle, Yuri came to two conclusions.

First of all, the fault for everything that happened afterward was not mine. It wasn't because I couldn't control myself, but because she actively seduced me. I only agreed to her request because I had no other choice but to calm her down and put her mind at ease after she was exhausted.

Secondly, the most crucial thing right now is to absolutely prevent Patty and Betty from seeing us hugging, so the immediate priority is to close and lock the room door.

All excuses.

Yuri pulled Rosalia close as they entered the room.

Yuri closed the door, and Rosalia locked it.

What happened next occurred in an instant, naturally and logically.

Yuri skillfully reached around Rosalia's knees, picked her up, and tossed her onto the large bed in the center of the room.

The luxurious velvet bed, bearing the weight and impact of two people, creaked under the weight without any mercy.

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afterwards--

Once calmed down, Yuri explained the situation of Chaika to Rosalia, especially the part about observing the singularity.

"This is the first time I've ever heard of something like this."

Rosalia turned around and leaned against Yuri's shoulder.

"So Academy City can already observe singularities. We really shouldn't underestimate those guys."

Chaika Lakshir? I've heard she's a once-in-a-century genius in the wizarding world, but I never imagined she could do something like this...!

It must be some new technology that combines magic and astrology. Looks like I'll have to recruit a few magicians for my workshop..."

Rosalia lay on the bed, muttering to herself.

"Have you developed a resistant attitude?" Yuri asked mischievously.

Rosalia glanced back at him and said, "No, she's just a little girl. How could I possibly consider her an opponent?"

"More than that... you came all this way just to report this to me?"

"Ah."

Yuri nodded: "I think this would be a topic of interest to Your Highness. So, what do you think? Was my information valuable?"