The imperial carriage passed the land bridge and headed for Byance, the capital.

 

no wagon. Emperor Carlos had a futile expression, like a man who had lived all his years.

 

“Oh My God… .”

 

Emperor Carlos, who regained his reason, touched his forehead.

 

I didn’t expect at all that Snow White would be involved with Ice Emperor.

 

To put it mildly, White has a shy personality, no ambition, and virtually no special features other than her beauty.

 

Although he may have tried to establish a good relationship with the shrine maidens and saints at the academy.

 

I couldn’t even think that the boy who lacked discernment would have recognized the ice Emperor first and became friends.

 

By the way… .

 

‘Are you saying you were already able to hug Bingje? !’

 

It was shocking.

 

Snow White, the daughter… I couldn’t get out of my head as I hugged Bingje in front of people and wept bitterly.

 

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Moreover, Bingje did not question White’s embrace.

 

Anyone could have guessed that the two of them were already in a relationship of considerable intimacy, or more.

 

The question of how Bingje had the watch that White cherished was solved. The two were so close.

 

Emperor Carlos closed his eyes tightly, clenched his fists, and trembled.

 

I screamed inwardly.

 

‘Good job, Snow White…’ !’

 

Discussing with Bingze and White becoming romantically involved with him were two separate issues.

 

Just imagining her beautiful daughter, White, leaving for the arms of an outsider made her heart ache, but if it was Bingje, there was no doubt that it would be a son-in-law that she would have to accept without hesitation.

 

Age, appearance, status, ability. All of them are outstanding, great people who can’t even touch the imperial kingdom, and even have a history of protecting White from tremendous threats.

 

In the end, if things worked out between the two, it was only a matter of time before the forces of Bingje and Dupendorf would become closely on the side of the Empire, and the status of the Empire would rise further.

 

It would be of great national interest.

 

Could this be the guidance of Lord Manhala?

 

Emperor Carlos looked out the window. I saw a clear sky.

 

Imagining the sight of Bingje and White holding a wedding ceremony under that sky, Emperor Carlos murmured in a low voice.

 

“Who is Jim’s son-in-law?”

 

The ruler of Dupendorf and the original king of ice, Ice Emperor.

 

“Hmm.”

 

Great.

 

The corners of Emperor Carlos’ mouth went up.

 

The escorts on horseback were startled when they heard eerie laughter from inside the imperial carriage.

 

* * *

 

It is the way to appease Snow White. After repeatedly emphasizing that he really wasn’t leaving, I managed to convince him.

 

White was relieved, but looked around and blushed.

 

His emotions were so focused on me that he only belatedly realized what he had done. It must have been very embarrassing.

 

White apologized to me over and over again, and I had to explain to Emperor Carlos what happened to White.

 

Since there were many eyes to see, it was likely that me and the White Scandal would appear in the imperial family. He only hoped that the princes and princesses, who were fighting for the next imperial power, would hear the news and not do anything stupid.

 

what though

 

White seemed to have made up his mind completely and decided what to do with me.

 

‘I’ll just have to live like before.’

 

It was fortunate.

 

Academy Detention Center.

 

I found a 4 person room. It was to talk to the four Paladins.

 

The four-person room was covered with iron bars on one side, like a well-known prison.

 

However, since it was a place focused on rehabilitation, the facilities inside were neat and good.

 

As soon as the 4 Paladins heard my footsteps, they expressed their caution. It was the first face-to-face meeting since 「Alice Subjugation」.

 

“How has everyone been?”

 

He sat down on a chair in front of the iron bars and said hello calmly.

 

Tension ran between the paladins.

 

All Paladins, including Zenon, were wearing handcuffs that hindered the flow of magical power, but they could easily escape this detention center if they wanted to.

 

‘Though the problem is that the opponent I have to pierce is me.’

 

Two ice knights dressed in silver armor guarded my back.

 

“There is something I want to ask you.”

 

The first to speak was Spade Paladin, Zenon.

 

“Tell me.”

 

“Why didn’t you kill me?”

 

“Because I didn’t want to kill you.”

 

I wanted to avoid, if possible, taking the life of a human.

 

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Moreover, it was a time when the question about Alice was still unanswered, so he wanted all the more to avoid committing slaughter in such a shameful state.

 

He also considered the situation of the war, and also guessed that Zenon would remain helpless until the “Alice Subjugation War” was over.

 

Of course, from the beginning, if Zenon had harmed a person, I intended to make him pay the appropriate price.

 

Zenon narrowed his eyes.

 

“then… , Why didn’t you show your true strength when fighting me?”

 

“Then do you guys feel my magic and know how to prepare?”

 

“… … .”

 

Zenon lowered his eyes. I didn’t like it, but I couldn’t deny the fact that I was an unknown hero, so I couldn’t say anything.

 

“you.”

 

Suddenly, the Heart Paladin, Shera Hectorica, raised her eyes.

 

“What are you going to do with Queen Alice?”

 

“what?”

 

“You made Queen Alice your servant!”

 

“therefore?”

 

“Well, then you can do this and that to Queen Alice, right? I know you’ve been rumored to be a prostitute. I know you won’t be safe if you touch the Queen with even one finger! no way… , You probably haven’t done it already… ?”

 

Shera blushes and raises her voice, as if she had come up with a strange imagination.

 

Soon, Shera bit her lip. You know very well that you can’t beat me and that everything about Alice is mine.

 

“It’s good to see your loyalty.”

 

I was thinking of joking around a bit, but changed my mind.

 

They were the ones who risked their lives for Alice. I decided it was not a topic to joke about.

 

You’d better give a serious answer.

 

“It’s fine.”

 

He raised his round glasses and answered calmly.

 

“I will cherish Alice and treat her with respect. no less than you Don’t worry, the things you worry about won’t happen.”

 

“Mo, I can’t believe it.”

 

“Believe it or not, then.”

 

What if you don’t believe me No matter what you say, Alice is mine.

 

“Okay… .”

 

Shera drooled.

 

I couldn’t imagine how tired Alice must have been after having these idiots as her subordinates.

 

“Oh right. Pierre, you come to work.”

 

“… … ?”

 

Clover Paladin, Pierre Plance, followed my orders and cautiously approached the iron bars.

 

“closer.”

 

When he smiled and gestured, Pierre brought his face closer.

 

Kwak!

 

“Keep!”

 

I quickly put my hand inside the iron grate and squeezed the high bridge of his nose, twisting it.

 

Pierre closed his eyes and screamed, startling the rest of the paladins.

 

“Stay still. You need to change your habits.”

 

“Ah… !”

 

You bastard, I was waiting for you.

 

After teasing Pierre’s nose for a while, he pushed him away.

 

Pierre fell backwards and groaned, holding his nose in his handcuffs.

 

However, the rest of the paladins did not take Pierre’s side and just looked at him.

 

Thinking of Pierre’s sudden action against me during the public trust festival, I would have felt sorry for him, but I would have run away.

 

“Wh-what are you doing?!”

 

“Do you know what to say? Will you come back?”

 

“No, I know. It’s fine… .”

 

Pierre meekly lowered his tail.

 

In the past, he wanted to fight with me like that, but now it seems he doesn’t.

 

“… What are you going to do with us?”

 

Diamond Paladin, Alexa asked dryly, ignoring Pierre.

 

“What would you like me to do?”

 

“No matter what. Kill, torture, whatever… , I am ready to accept.”

 

“Don’t say such bloody things. Because that won’t happen.”

 

Alexa expressed her doubts.

 

“Why?”

 

“You are on my side now.”

 

The four paladins stared into my eyes without saying a word.

 

I said calmly.

 

“You are mine. You have to move for me, you have to risk your life to my will. Why would I do such a terrible thing to you? I’m the only one who loses.”

 

Alexa had a pouty face.

 

“We are following Queen Alice, not you.”

 

“… Pierre, come back to work.”

 

Pierre, who will have to pay the price for Alexa’s retort, hesitated to approach me in anticipation of his fate.

 

“Aren’t you coming?”

 

Only then did Pierre approach the iron grate.

 

“Quaaagh!!”

 

He squeezed the bridge of Pierre’s nose again, twisted it, and pushed him back.

 

Pierre fell again. However, the other paladins showed no sign of dislike when Pierre was beaten.

 

“Anyone who will be angry for me… ?”

 

The other paladins turned their backs on Pierre’s reddened question.

 

Zenon ignored Pierre and approached the grate, making eye contact with me. I knew what he was thinking, so I looked at him in silence.

 

Eventually, Zenon bent down on one knee and bowed his head to me. The rest of the paladins looked surprised.

 

“That day, Queen Alice looked genuinely happy. It was all thanks to you. We did not have the power to bring back the queen’s smile.”

 

Not everyone suffers because they want to be helpless.

 

The same was true of Paladin, who had to be swayed by demons.

 

“As for you, as the new owner, I have no complaints. For now, I just want you to accept my thanks.”

 

“… Is that so?”

 

After looking at Zenon for a while, I got up from the chair.

 

“I will give you a choice.”

 

“… … ?”

 

The four Paladins looked at me with puzzled expressions.

 

I said with a smile.

 

“Do you want to stay here or go back to your kingdom? Take your pick.”

 

… …

 

The next day, the damp air of dawn soaked his lungs.

 

It was a time when people on campus were rarest.

 

We reached the forest near the campus. The companions were Alice Carroll and four Paladins.

 

It was their wish to return to the Heart Kingdom in peace, so they were brought here to make it come true. It had already been discussed with Emperor Carlos and Principal Elena.

 

So far, Alice has not been able to return to Wonderland because of the contract with Mephisto.

 

Even when he was imprisoned in the academy detention center, he did not return to Wonderland.

 

He said that there was a reason why my order to wait was given, and that it was because he wanted to decide whether or not to go back comfortably after his treatment was decided.

 

However, Alice decided to attend the academy until graduation, so she said she would come back soon. It was also her will.

 

It wasn’t a paladin. It was a situation where they entered the academy in violation of the age regulation, and they themselves did not want to continue attending the academy. It was like leaving the academy completely.

 

Of course, the paladin had to come and help me whenever I gave an order. It was all because they became my subordinates.

 

“Oh oh.”

 

There was a small cave under a big tree. It was large enough for an adult to fit in easily.

 

There, a gate was created that shook with magical power. It was also large enough for an adult to pass through.

 

Inside the gate, a mysterious passageway was revealed with all kinds of furniture, musical instruments, and paintings floating in the air.

 

“If you go in here, you can go back to Wonderland.”

 

Alice, who made the gate, smiled her signature kind smile.

 

It wasn’t like the floating island’s ability to freely warp where you want, but isn’t it a similar ability?

 

I had already heard Alice explain it, but seeing it with my own eyes was truly admirable.

 

“So… Mephisto told me that it was the coordinates of this world, so you were able to come here with this magic, right?”

 

At my summary, Alice nodded.

 

It seems that Mephisto has informed Alice of the ‘coordinates’ of this world required for her magic. Thanks to this, Alice said that she was able to travel back and forth between this world and Wonderland.

 

If I rode through the gate Alice made, I would be able to explore Wonderland as well.

 

“It’s still a flaw that we can only carry up to 5 people at a time. These are my limits.”

 

Even if only one person moved, it would be a great ability… .

 

Anyway, if Mephisto came to the Heart Kingdom again, I would be able to go and defeat him.

 

Soon enough, Paladins in uniforms and Alices in academy uniforms looked at me with their backs to the shining gate.

 

Insipid Alexa.

 

Shera feels grateful to me even though her pride is hurt.

 

Pierre still has a red nose.

 

Zenon with a faint smile.

 

Alice smiles kindly.

 

One by one, people started stepping into the gate.

 

“Speaking like this… , Although I am ashamed to be honest. thanks.”

 

Alexa left over the gate.

 

“Warning. If you think about touching the Queen, I won’t let you go! Heed your words!”

 

Shera left through the gate.

 

“Please look at your nose next time… . No, please… .”

 

Pierre left through the gate.

 

“See you again.”

 

Zenon went beyond the gate.

 

“… … .”

 

Alice was about to move her feet toward the gate, then turned her back and looked at me again.

 

While waving my hand, I saw Alice’s smiling face and lowered my hand. she gazed at me

 

“Why?”

 

Alice approached me without saying a word and stood close to me.

 

“Baby, tie.”

 

“necktie?”

 

suddenly?

 

I came wearing a school uniform shirt and loosely tying a tie. It was because classes resumed at the academy from today.

 

When I tried to straighten my tie, Alice began tying my tie correctly instead.

 

I watched it quietly. It smelled good. Alice still had a kind smile on her face.

 

“Come to think of it, I forgot to say that.”

 

“What do you mean?”

 

Alice straightened my tie nicely.

 

“Bet, congratulations on winning.”

 

Suddenly, he grabbed his tie and lifted his tiptoe.

 

“… … ?”

 

Something sweet and moist touched my lips. My eyes widened.

 

I could feel the warm breath.

 

Alice was looking at me lovingly from right in front of me.

 

Soon, Alice lowered her tiptoe and slowly stepped back with a flushed face.

 

“I’ll be right back. Have a good day, baby.”

 

Alice showed her white teeth and smiled like a flower.

 

Then he turned his back and went inside the gate.

 

Soon after, the gate disappeared and only the sound of stinging grass bugs lingered in my ears.

 

“… … .”

 

I stared blankly at the spot Alice had left. Understanding the situation made me laugh out loud.

 

I turned my back and took a step.

 

The morning sun was splitting through the leaves, illuminating the forest.