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Heading Towards the Magic Tower
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“Uwooooh… As expected of Harold-aniki… I never imagined everyone would come with me…!” (Owen)
On the morning of our departure to the Magic Tower, Owen let out a voice of admiration upon seeing all of us gathered at the royal palace.
…Wait, since when did I become your aniki…? No, wait, I am his older brother. That aside…
“…” (Marion)
Marion stood behind Owen, showing no change in expression even as she looked at us. In her hands, she also carried the Battle Axe Skydrive. It seemed that, just as Owen had said, she had truly become his exclusive maid.
“Owen.” (Harold)
“What is it, Aniki?” (Owen)
“…As I warned you before, you haven’t let your guard down around Marion, have you?” (Harold)
I beckoned Owen closer and whispered this in his ear.
If I were Uly or King Eibar, I would definitely set things up so that Engage Hazard’s protagonist would compete against me, the designated underdog.
“It’s fine. Even when I told Marion that you guys would be coming along, she didn’t react at all.” (Owen)
Though I felt some discomfort at Owen’s slightly different attitude than usual, it was at least reassuring that he didn’t seem to have much communication with Marion.
Now that I think about it, he could barely even have a proper conversation with Lilliana, to the point where he was practically stalking her. At this rate, he probably wouldn’t have many chances to talk to Marion either, so he shouldn’t be deceived so easily… No, wait. Owen has no immunity to women. There’s no guarantee he won’t be seduced through honey traps.
Either way, I need to keep a close watch and warn him whenever necessary.
“Alright then! Our destination is the Magic Tower on Manin Island!” (Owen)
Owen shouted energetically, but neither we nor even his exclusive maid Marion responded.
This was one of those situations where a person was full of enthusiasm, yet their surroundings didn’t match their energy at all, leaving the speaker in an incredibly awkward position. Just look at him. Owen’s eyes were practically brimming with tears.
“O-Oh…!” (Harold)
I had no choice but to offer a halfhearted response.
And just look at that—his gray eyes sparkle like those of an excited child. What a pitiful protagonist.
With that, the carriage carrying us departed for Manin Island.
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“So… Haru-sama, what is your true reason for cooperating with Owen-dono?” (Xandra)
Inside the carriage heading for Manin Island, Xandra asked.
As expected of my wife. She could see right through my thoughts.
“Of course, it’s to crush Eibar’s schemes.” (Harold)
“And by that, you mean…?” (Alexandra)
“Did you forget? Eibar wants Owen to be the next king.” (Harold)
Yes… Considering what happened with Wilfred, King Eibar wanted to groom Engage Hazard’s protagonist into his ideal image. Uly is the same. He even went as far as inviting me to become the protagonist instead. So, for Eibar to order Owen to complete the Broken Doll Hidden in the Magic Tower scenario, there is no doubt he has a similar intention here.
“But the miscalculation for King Eibar was that a connection formed between us and Owen, leading us to act together like this.” (Harold)
“That is certainly true.” (Alexandra)
Xandra and I exchanged knowing smiles.
Since we had a large group this time, we had split into different carriages. In this one, it was just me, Xandra, Monica, and Cas, the usual members. Because of that, there was no issue discussing this freely. Even if someone from the kingdom had snuck in, Monica would see through them immediately.
“In any case, once we arrive at the Magic Tower, there are three things to be cautious of. First, do not consume any food or water provided by the Magic Tower.” (Harold)
In Broken Doll Hidden in the Magic Tower, part of the heroine group had unknowingly consumed food laced with sleeping drugs, resulting in their capture and putting the protagonist at a numerical disadvantage in battle. Of course, while this was a forced scenario in the game, knowing in advance that it would put us in danger means we have no reason to let it happen.
“Second, we need to be wary of the ‘Four Extremes’, the four subordinates of the Tower Master.” (Harold)
These are event bosses that appeared in the scenario. As we get closer to uncovering the truth of the Magic Tower, they would inevitably bare their fangs at us. As long as we remain vigilant, they wouldn’t be a problem. After all, they are just event bosses.
“And finally, the third and most important thing…” (Harold)
I looked at the two and the one beast accompanying us, took a deep breath, and said—
“Under no circumstances should you approach the doll on the top floor of the Magic Tower.” (Harold)
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