How to Survive as a Princess in a Reverse Harem Game - Chapter 150

I extended my hand, and he gently took it, pressing a light kiss to the back of my hand.

“I am Robeum Oratio.”

The sensation of his breath tickling my hand was unfamiliar, sending a shiver through my body. A chill ran up my spine.

“I’ll remember that.”

“I await the day you choose me.”

He rubbed my palm and fingers conspicuously before withdrawing. Even someone as dense as me could tell it was blatant flirtation. His touch was uncomfortably sticky.

I nearly let out an involuntary sound but managed to maintain a smile.

‘Damn this game…….’

For someone with no immunity to such things, it was maddening. It wasn’t exactly unpleasant or repulsive, but it was hard to endure.

I discreetly wiped my hand on my skirt, though the lingering sensation of his breath and touch remained.

On the way back to Evgenia’s palace from the training grounds, Evgenia suddenly asked me,

“What did you think of the knights?”

“They all seemed excellent.”

“It seems you didn’t find anyone you liked.”

“I truly think they’re outstanding knights……”

“You don’t need to explain. Royal knights and guardians are distinctly different, after all.”

Evgenia smiled at me as if she understood. Still, I felt self-conscious and focused on walking instead of speaking.

“I once told you that having a magician as a guardian isn’t allowed, didn’t I?”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

“Actually, it’s not entirely impossible. The first Evgenia had a magician among her guardians. Do you know who it was?”

“Are you referring to Lublin?”

“Correct.”

“But he was…….”

“You’re about to say he wasn’t just a magician, right? He was the Primordial Dragon, a magician, and also a knight—a sword magician.”

This topic had come up before when discussing with Meliana and Cirilla, so it felt familiar.

The conclusion back then had been ‘not allowed’, but this time, it felt similar yet different. For some reason, I had a hunch that the answer this time would be positive.

“But Nepheli, what matters is precedent. After all, a magician has been a guardian before, hasn’t they? So it’s possible. The first Evgenia did it, and I’ll allow it too. Who would oppose it?”

“Are you saying…….”

“If you wish, you can have a magician as your guardian.”

My heart skipped a beat at the unexpected statement. Sensing my excitement, Evgenia added,

“But I hope you’ll also consider why so many Evgenias and princesses chose not to have magicians as guardians.”

“Why is that?”

“They’re prone to betrayal.”

Her voice was soft, but the implication sent a chill down my spine.

“……Because they don’t need mana?”

“Exactly. They don’t need the mana we provide. They can generate their own.”

“But isn’t that the same for knights? If they can generate their own sword energy, they don’t need mana either.”

“Most knights can’t generate sword energy, so they crave mana. With our mana, they can easily reach the heights they desire. And once they’ve tasted that power, they become insatiable.”

“Still…….”

“If you’re thinking of Lord Isaac, he’s an exception. Even at his age, he hasn’t been able to generate sword energy.”

So it’s that difficult, huh?

“Above all, Lord Isaac is indebted to you and has willingly bound himself to you. There’s no need to worry. While there are fools who don’t appreciate favors, Lord Isaac would rather hang himself than betray you.”

“…….”

“Your other guardian, Medietas, is the same. He can summon spirits and doesn’t need mana, but without your support, he would have no place. The former Duke of Harsen, who had been accommodating him, has passed away.”

Evgenia added with a gentle smile,

“But Duke Yelpen is different. The duke has nothing to lose by betraying you. All he has is love—a shallow emotion that could change at any moment.”