I Have to Protect Him...!

Elliott had arranged a carriage for Monica and Rin to take back to the royal capital, but the two of them declined.

Louis had instructed them in advance to use Rin's flight magic on the way back to save time.

That was how badly the schedule for choosing the new Seven Sages had fallen behind.

They'd said there was no need for a grand send-off, but Elliott went out of his way to see Monica and the others off at the manor.

"Ah, I'll be glad not to have to listen to Nanny's nagging anymore."

"Yes. Nanny will continue to pray for your healthy growth, Young Master Elliott."

At Rin's words, Elliott narrowed his eyes to a sulky half-lidded stare and groaned.

"Please make an effort to keep our conversation on track."

"I read in a book that a nanny always wishes for a child's growth."

At the word "child," Elliott's cheek twitched...