Anime, starting from Re:Zero (Zero - Starting Life)

Overhearing their daughter's question, Philip and Hilda, who were not far away, couldn't help but smile at each other. Only Rudy's back was sweating so much that it almost flowed into his trouser legs. He could only force an explanation:

"Because they are brother and sister, that's why it works like this."

Alice nodded thoughtfully.

After dancing, Gawain waited for Sylphy to recover and then took her back to the dining area. Sylphy was too embarrassed to look up at her brother or anyone around her. She could only lower her head timidly, begging in her heart not to be exposed.

The brother and sister's dance heated up the atmosphere so much that even the band was infected and changed to a more radical and romantic tune.

Perhaps because they thought Gawain and Sylphy were already engaged, no one came to disturb them for the time being. After all, it was still the stage for social dancing.

Although no one knew Rudy's true identity, due to his previous outstanding performance, many girls and even sisters and aunts came to invite him to dance. Alice sent him out without any care. Rudy was embarrassed to refuse the invitation and could only accept them with a smile.

Similarly, Alice was soon invited by a noble boy of similar age to step onto the dance floor again, but Alice was not as serious as Rudy, and just perfunctorily responded casually.

Sylphy gradually regained her composure and chatted with her brother about the interactions between Rudy and his various dance partners.

until.

"Nice to meet you... Would you like to dance with me...?"

A young girl, barely mustering the courage, walked up to Gawain and pleaded with an expectant and yearning tone. Sylphy's face instantly darkened.

The girl continued to marvel:

"Master Rudeus said you two are brother and sister, right? The dance just now was absolutely wonderful!"

Sylphy's magic power had begun to stir restlessly, and she couldn't help but look at Rudy with a gaze as dark as a knife. The murderous aura in the girl was churning and brewing, causing Rudy, who was proud of his perfect social skills, to stand on end and his legs suddenly go weak.

But Gawain didn't even look at the other person:

"Not interested, but thank you for praising Sylphy."

Sylphy was stunned for a moment. She looked up blankly at her brother, who was smiling faintly at the other's compliments. Her thoughts suddenly surged in a huge wave, so chaotic that she couldn't think anymore.

The girl retreated with regret.

The girls who were expecting a good outcome for her all showed regretful expressions, and were also infatuated with Gawain's subtle and perfect expression. They came over one after another to compete for the feeling of being rejected, and gave long speeches of praise to Sylphy who was standing aside, in order to please the prince in their eyes.

Until the brother and sister danced three more songs.

No boy had the chance to squeeze in among the girls and invite Sylphy.

When the dance was about to end, the brother and sister said goodbye to Saulos, Rudy and Alice and left early.

The adults who wanted to win them over waited until the most suitable dinner time, but they were nowhere to be found.

Night falls.

Sylphy and Gawain have dinner together.

Magnificent fireworks also bloomed in the sky of Roya City.

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Note 1: Because someone will find another wife, this chapter cannot be called "The World's No. 1 Princess", that's for sure.

Note 2: In the author's opinion, little Sylphy is just like the guy who abstains from sex, always at day 0.

day0: Sylphy, oh Sylphy, you can't fall any further. You must restrain yourself from teasing your brother today.

Day 0: teasing my brother.

Chapter 34 Good Night

"is it beautiful?"

Rudy asked with a smile the red-haired girl beside him whose eyes reflected the brilliant fireworks. They were lying in the arms of a huge side-lying wolfdog doll, looking up at the world's first-ever fireworks display.

"Wow--"

Alice no longer had the brainpower to answer Rudeus's questions. She just kept making happy noises of satisfaction and shock.

Rudy stopped talking after that. He just leaned against Alice and quietly watched the celebration festival that he designed and made himself. He couldn't help but think that he must hold a summer festival with a fireworks display next summer and enjoy the joy of the celebration with Gawain, Sylphy, Alice and Gilena.

That was a youthful experience he had never had in his previous life.

Rudy wants to make amends.

This is also the reason why he doesn't want Alice and her close friends to have any regrets or flaws in their lives. We only have one life, so we must live it happily!

Gradually, the night sky returned to darkness, leaving only a large amount of white smoke lingering in place and unwilling to dissipate.

"Eh? Rudeus! Is it over?"

Rudy smiled and replied:

"There has to be an end, right?"

Alice climbed up and pressed herself against Rudy. Her eyes, shimmering in the night, shone with a brilliance even brighter than under the blazing sun. She clung to her overflowing emotions.

"Thank you! Rudeus! I had a great day today! Very happy!"

Rudy smiled gently:

"Well, that's the best way."

The flower that bloomed just for Alice has withered, but everything is just beginning.

Gileno came over with a few servants, and together with Alice, they moved the birthday present given by Sylphy to Alice's room and placed it there.

Rudy glanced at everyone at the Boreas residence who had run outside to watch the fireworks and couldn't help but enthusiastically share their feelings after the show. He chuckled, dusted himself off, and walked towards his room humming a little song from his previous life.

Before entering the room, he was stopped by Philip, who was smiling with narrowed eyes:

"Rudeus, can we talk?"

Of course, they both sat down in Philip's study again. This time, because the servants were watching the fireworks, there was no tea to serve.

Rudy asked first:

"Come to think of it, Lord Saulos, why did you reveal Gawain and the others' strength in the first place? Otherwise, they wouldn't have had to leave so early."

Philip smiled and guessed:

"Perhaps Father thinks this is better? While announcing Lord Gawain's identity would solve the problem, the Vitrum Chamber of Commerce's reputation in Fitoya Territory would scare the guests. While they can investigate later, announcing only the strength of the company will at least ensure a good atmosphere tonight."

After getting the answer, Rudy just nodded and said casually:

"Indeed, there are a lot of guests tonight, and I'd be sorry to Alice if the atmosphere wasn't good."

Philip added:

“Most of the guests actually come for you.”

"I?"

Rudy was a little confused. Philip stated:

"A mysterious king-level magician from the Boreas family in Roya City, a formidable figure whose mere practice of magic could cause a thunderstorm at the border of the kingdom."

Rudy frowned:

"Was that demonstration also a plot? Did you ask Alice to ask me to show you magic?"

Philip shook his head and said frankly:

"It just happened to happen. Father doesn't have that much in mind. I now think it would be easier if you didn't show your strength to outsiders."

"Of course, it happened after all, so I used this point afterwards. After all, in order to prevent your true identity from being revealed, we had only ever claimed to have hired a king-level magician. Only after that incident did people outside truly believe it. This should fall under the scope of the contract, right?"

Rudy understood. He still trusted Philip. At least he had Brother Gao Wen to support him.

"Of course it is. I don't mind it to this extent. After all, I caused you trouble when I rejected the king's attempt before."

Philip smiled:

"That's all I want to say, goodnight."

"And thank you, Rudeus."

Rudy stood up:

"Good night."

Rudy didn't feel anything special about the long-awaited formal communication with Philip. He relaxed his wrists and neck and returned to his spacious bedroom.

Alice and Gilena were already sitting obediently at the tea table waiting for his return.

Yes, Gileno was also sitting there very quietly.

Rudy closed the door casually, looked at the two of them without surprise, touched his head and apologized:

"Sorry to have kept you waiting. I went to chat for a while."

Alice was still staring at Rudius nervously, while Gileno, as a guard and disciple, sat upright without any reaction.

Rudy had long been accustomed to this kind of atmosphere. He walked to his desk, opened a small cabinet, and took out two dark silver bracelets inlaid with magic stones. He then introduced them to the two people:

"My teacher taught me that magic teachers need to prepare suitable wands for their disciples after they have learned elementary magic. In order to make a practical medium for you to cast spells in the future, I have spent a little time. I hope you are not impatient."

Unlike Lokisi to the three little ones, Rudy openly called himself the master when facing Alice and Gileno.

Upon hearing this, Gileno immediately got down from his chair and knelt down on one knee solemnly. Alice also nervously imitated Gileno and knelt down on one knee in front of Rudy.

"Kilenu, your need for magic is more to deal with some aspects that swordsmen cannot reach, so the bracelet I made for you only needs to be worn to save magic power and use water magic and store a certain amount of magic power."

He placed a "staff" inlaid with blue and transparent magic stones, which could be adjusted in size and specially made into a bracelet for the convenience of swordsmen, into Gileno's hand.

Gilenu said in a deep voice:

"Master Rudeus, I accept this with gratitude."

She looked down at the certificate in her palm, her eyes moved.

Rudy passed her and walked in front of Alice:

"Alice, you desire to use magic to supplement your swordsmanship. Although I don't understand swordsmanship, I don't know if such a desire would taint your swordsmanship. However, as your magic master, I will support you. This bracelet can amplify the power of all types of magic."

He placed a bracelet inlaid with four-colored small magic stones in Alice's hand.

Alice also imitated Gileno:

"Thank you, Master Rudeus!"

After being awarded the magic wand, Rudy also showed a relaxed smile. It took him a lot of time and private money to make these two things, but fortunately, the patent fees covered it.

Rudy then walked to the head of his bed and pulled out a heavy box wrapped in colorful paper from the bottom shelf of his bedside table. He handed it to Alice and congratulated her with a smile.

"Happy birthday, Alice."

Alice had been looking forward to this moment all day. She jumped up, hugged the box, and even knocked Rudy onto the bed, making him groan in pain.

"Thank you! Rudeus! I love it no matter what it is!!!"

Afterwards, Gileno, who had nothing, gave Alice the protective ring that he had packed in a box in advance.

The end was inexplicable.

Alice and Rudeus sleep together.

Chapter 35 Return to Hometown

October 9, 415 Jialong calendar year

It's been nearly thirty years since we last met.

Holding the brim of her tricorn hat with one hand and leaning on her staff as she moved forward in the strong wind and yellow sand, Lokixi once again saw the curling smoke and the familiar village scenery sheltered by the valley.

A sour smile bloomed on the corners of her mouth.

"I am back."

She whispered, but unlike Migrud's words, which were indestructible, they dissipated into the wind the moment they came out of her mouth, and no one could hear them.

But it remains unshakable.

Perhaps to maintain her composure on the way home, Roxy insisted on walking in the center of the road. As she got closer to the village, she looked out and calmly commented:

“It’s changed quite a bit.”

"The village seems to be bigger and greener. Maybe it's because of the increased population?"