“I never knew there was a place like this… I’ve worked in the mansion for years and had no idea.”

“Well, this is a path that only the lord has known for generations.”

We opened the hidden door in the basement library of the mansion and walked together. It was musty, probably because it hadn’t been used for a long time.

“Since Weiss-sama, you know about this, it means that the previous lord recognized you as the lord. I’m so happy!”

“Well, hahaha…”

I could only smile wryly at Rosalia, who was as happy for me as she would be for herself. This is simply because I know it from the game’s knowledge. And it wasn’t Weiss who knew about this passage, but his sister-in-law, Phyllis… that’s what it means… That’s why I want to acknowledge Weiss. He wasn’t chosen to be the lord, but he still worked hard…

This debt is also the result of him thinking about everything for the sake of the people… But he didn’t have the knowledge and experience to make it a success. Because he wasn’t the original heir, he couldn’t get the knowledge and connections he should have learned from his father, and he wasn’t lucky enough to meet friends who were knowledgeable about such things like the game’s protagonist.

++It’s tough when you work hard and it doesn’t pay off Weiss.++

I speak to my heart. It’s hard not to be expected, and it’s hard to try hard and not be seen. That’s why I… I want to be the only one to recognize his hard work. Well, it seems like he had a good understanding of Rosalia.

“What’s wrong, Weiss-sama?”

“No, I was just thinking about how reliable you are, Rosalia… You’re a maid, you’re my bodyguard… I wonder what would have happened to me without you?”

“Oh, what are you talking about! I’m your personal maid, so of course I would do that! Besides, I know that Weiss-sama, you are a great person. Ah, we’re about to encounter monsters, so please hide behind me.”

Rosalia was smiling happily, but when she looked down the passage, she returned to a serious expression and held her spear. I can definitely sense someone’s presence.

The monsters here are big rats called Bic Rats. It’s a monster that appears early in the game, so it doesn’t have a high attack power, but it’s troublesome because it’s quick.

“Ice, bind them! Weiss-sama, I’ll take care of them in a moment.”

“Oh, okay…”

When we exited the passage, there were indeed 5 or 6 Bic Rats, so I prepared my sword to help Rosalia, but she chanted a spell, froze the monsters’ feet, and swung her spear to instantly kill them.

++No, no, she’s too strong!++ Well, if you think about it calmly, they’re opponents that even the main character’s party struggled with, so of course they’re ridiculously strong…

“Weiss-sama! I defeated them. We should be able to move forward now.”

“Yeah, Rosalia, you are amazing. To defeat them so quickly…”

“Ufufu, I’m so happy to be relied on by you that I got a little carried away. Please praise me more. Just kidding… Weiss-sama…?”

“You did well, thank you, Rosalia.”

I pat Rosalia on the head as she smiles at me with a proud look on her face. ++Is this how I should praise her? For some reason, Rosalia’s face is bright red. Oh no, if I think about it calmly, she’s older than me, did I offend her?++

“Ah, that… I thought this was how I should praise you when you said that…”

“No… I was just surprised… I’m happy that you patted my head.”

“I see, then let’s move on!”

I start walking to cover up the awkward air between Rosalia and me. And when I finally open the very sturdy door, there are several leather bags stored there, and I can see a glimpse of gold coins.

++Whoa, it’s really sparkling, unlike what I see in the game! And there should be one more thing.++

“This is amazing, Weiss-sama! With this much, we can repay the debt and have some left over! It’s really good… We won’t have to lose the territory.”

“Yeah, you’re right. We have to thank our ancestors.”

While answering Rosalia, who is excited, I take out a small wooden box hidden in a hollow in the wall. Inside the treasure chest are two rings, one with a red jewel and one with a blue jewel.

“Weiss-sama, those rings are…?”

“These are the Hamilton family heirlooms. Rosalia, please take this. It will surely protect you.”

“I can’t accept such an expensive thing.”

“It’s okay… This is an order. Hurry up and hold out your finger.”

I forcibly took Rosalia’s hesitant hand and put the ring with red gemstone on her thin, white ring finger. This ring has the effect of protecting its wearer’s life once. I am sure she will protect Weiss, as she cares enough to sacrifice her own life for him.

And this is for me. I put the ring with the blue jewel on my ring finger with a big smile on my face.

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Ring of Magic Power

It has the effect of increasing the wearer’s magic growth value and magic power. It was given to the first Hamilton lord when he made a military exploit in a war.

Status Up
++Magic:++ 40→50

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I couldn’t help but smile at the expected result. In the game, this money becomes the funds for the main character to act as the lord, the red jewel ring is used to protect the main character, and the blue ring is used to further increase the magic power of Phyllis, but…

++I can have it, right?++

Because you guys, the main characters, have a lot of other people to save. This… It’s okay to use this much to save Weiss, right?

“Okay, let’s go. But… It’s heavy! Gold coins are crazy… Rosalia, can you carry the leather bags? Rosalia?”

“Huh… Oh, yes. I’m sorry. I’ll carry them right away. Heave-ho.”

Rosalia, who was looking at her finger with the ring on it for some reason, was blushing, and when I called out to her, she hurriedly started carrying the leather bags. ++Her physical ability is amazing! I can only carry two at most, but she’s carrying about ten… But what happened to her? She’s been acting a little strange since I put the ring on her++

“Weiss-sama… In exchange for obeying your orders, would you mind listening to my request?”

“Ah, yeah… I don’t mind, but…”

Rosalia rarely has a serious expression instead of a smile. ++Does she hate wearing a ring similar to mine that much?++ While I was thinking about that, she paused for a moment and shared her request with me.

It was an unexpected request, and I opposed it, but in the end, I was overwhelmed.

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