CH 7

My name is Garrett Lendor.

Second prince of the Kingdom of Lendor and a student at the Royal Remus Academy with my fiancée, Lady Rebecca Howard.

Perhaps it is because of my earthly magic power that I am described as secure, stable, meek, mild, and sometimes quiet, but I am also regarded as having exemplary abilities as a member of the royal family, whether it is in my studies or in my mastery of magic and magical power. Apparently, I am one of the most talented members of the royal family of all time.

However, compared to my older brother, the Crown Prince, and my fiancée, Rebecca, I inevitably come off as a slacker.

Don't get me wrong. I like them. I also respect him.

My older brother, a brilliant and charismatic man, has always been proud of me; when I was a child, he taught me how to use a sword, ride a horse, and study. When I think back on it now, I must have been an annoying little brother, but my older brother never showed any displeasure as he went along with my selfishness and took good care of me. Thanks to him, my siblings get along very well.

Rebecca, my fiancée, and I are getting along well, although we are not romantically involved.

Her family background is impeccable, and she has the intelligence behind her soft smile and the determination and strength of someone who stands up for others in her beautiful amethyst eyes. And yet, she is not conceited, and has everything a man of the royal family could want in a queen.

Originally, I was supposed to be the one to protect the lady, but somewhere in my heart, I must have only thought that way.

When the announcement was made that the royal family was to watch over the saintess candidate, Miss Charlotte Silva, for her "saint awakening" and support her if necessary, I couldn't deny that my heart was racing.

(the saint part is boring as shit)

A saintess candidate is a woman who possesses the holy magic from a light attribute among those who possess magic power.

In order to officially call oneself a saint, it is essential to be "awakened," and awakening means that the holy magic has taken root.

However, it is not always the case that one becomes a saint upon awakening. There are some saint candidates who fall into darkness upon awakening. Just as light and shadow are two sides of the same coin, this is because the power of holiness is reversed and they become trapped in evil.

The mere existence of a saint is a national benefit. The candidates were treated respectfully.