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Milady’s Strength is a Double-Edged Sword

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Monica Ashton’s Perspective*

 

“Um, hey, Monica. There’s something I want to ask you about Xandra.” (Harold)

After the envoy from the Baltian Holy Kingdom had left, His Highness Harold spoke to me with a serious expression.

Yes, normally, he would have a much lighter tone, but this time, even I couldn’t joke around.

“If it’s something I can answer.” (Monica)

I put my hand on my chest and bowed.

I may not know how much I can help, but for the sake of my dear lord, I will answer what I can.

“Thank you. Actually…” (Harold)

Harold-dono began speaking hesitantly, bit by bit. It was about the series of events between Milady and the Holy Maiden after the match with Carla-sama.

Yes. There’s no way I can answer this. If His Highness Harold were to learn of this, it would inevitably cause a rift in their relationship.

“So, if you know anything, Monica, I’d like you to tell me.” (Harold)

“I’m sorry. Unfortunately, I also…” (Monica)

No, I do know, in fact. What happened to the young lady was caused by the rampage of that person’s one-of-a-kind power. The blessing granted only to specially chosen individuals in the Chevalier Household, a household that has been present since the founding of the Dehaubalz Kingdom.

—That power is called the Dragon’s Favor.

Those who possess the Dragon’s Favor gain absolute power by loving someone so much that it burns their soul. This power originated when the first head of the Chevalier Household, Sigurth ob Chevalier, was granted power by the legendary dragon, Fafnir, during his youth.

Duke Sigurth first activated the Dragon’s Favor when he fell in love with Princess Rune, the younger sister of the first king of Dehaubalz, Sowelin Weir Dehaubalz. With this power, he repelled the great nation, the Nordia Empire, which had crossed the sea to invade, and Dehaubalz was recognized as one of the great powers.

However, in the long history of 300 years, the only people in the Chevalier Household to possess the power of The Dragon’s Favor, aside from the first Duke Sigurth, are one other person and Milady. That is why the young lady is the true head of the Chevalier Household.

“I see. I thought Monica, who’s like a sister to her, might know something.” (Harold)

“I’m sorry for not being able to help.” (Monica)

It pains me, but there’s no other choice. Still, I must question the young lady about why this happened.

After sincerely apologizing to His Highness Harold, who had slumped his shoulders, I immediately headed to the Chevalier Household’s townhouse.

 

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“So, why did you do such a thing, Milady?” (Monica)

“…” (Alexandra)

I’ve been questioning her repeatedly, but Milady awkwardly averts her gaze. It seems she’s aware that she did something she shouldn’t have done.

“Haah… What would you have done if His Highness Harold had been disillusioned with you, Milady?” (Monica)

“!? I-It couldn’t be helped! That person… the Saintess was incredibly rude to my… to my dear Haru-sama! How could I possibly suppress my anger!?” (Alexandra)

“Shifting the blame while becoming so upset over your own mistake only makes things worse.” (Monica)

“Ugh…” (Alexandra)

Though the Dragon’s Favor boasts immense power, it naturally demands a price. This is because they love the other person too much and end up getting out of control. To a degree where no one can stop it.

7 years ago, when Milady first laid eyes on His Highness Harold and the Dragon’s Favor activated and went out of control, it was a disaster. It took the head of the household, Cedric-sama, and many others to stop her, with everyone barely making it out alive.

It took endless training to discipline herself, so that something like that would never happen again in front of her beloved Harold. Finally, she managed to get engaged. It would be pointless if she ruins it all herself.

“The only saving grace is that His Highness Harold was by your side. However, my lady, he might have been even slightly disillusioned after seeing you in such a state.” (Monica)

“N-No way…” (Alexandra)

Well, from the looks of His Highness Harold, there didn’t seem to be any sign of that, so I think it’s safe to say it’s all right. But for Milady, this serves as a good lesson.

“In any case, please be careful not to lose control like that again. Especially in front of His Highness Harold.” (Monica)

Yes. The most terrifying aspect of the Dragon’s Favor rampage is when it turns toward the one being loved.

According to records passed down in the Chevalier Household, Duke Sigurth was able to maintain his reason through sheer mental strength. However, the other individual who manifested the Dragon’s Favor couldn’t resist it, ended up imprisoning his beloved, and showered her with a twisted love until her heart was broken.

If something like that were to happen, it would bring unhappiness to both of them.

“In any case, please ensure that nothing like this ever happens again.” (Monica)

“Y-Yes…” (Alexandra)

I may sound harsh, but this is unavoidable. As Monica Ashton, I wish for the happiness of both His Highness Harold and Milady above all else.

After bowing to the dejected lady, I returned to the palace.

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