[Dear Ray,

Ray! I heard from Dave that you’re doing well. Dave told me that you seemed good and he was pleased.

I heard you’ve improved your magic skills and have gotten good grades. As you said, I guess you can’t keep up with talented people if they work hard.

Actually, I really wanted to go to Crohn’s kingdom with Dave this time, but my father didn’t give me permission to go there because I’m still young.

I’m already 12 years old, so I’ve told him several times that I’m not a child, but he’s stubborn. My brothers were already at the academy when they were my age.

I’m twelve. Riggs entered the academy when he was eight years old. Come to think of it, you left for the kingdom when you were 12 or 13.

Anyway, I could have seen your face if I followed you, which is a bit regrettable. I hope you’re not too depressed that Dave’s gone.

28th of the month of flowers, 468th year of the Imperial Calendar.

With longing,

Yurina.

P.S. I received your birthday present from Dave. Flower-shaped hair decorations are popular these days, so I’ll use them well.

It’s a yellow flower, so it won’t stand out if I wear it, but it’s still pretty. Thank you.]

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[Dear Yurina,

I also heard your regards through my teacher.

I heard your first brother, Riggs Carthia, saying the mansion is too crowded. I’m glad you have more people to talk to.

I’m sorry I didn’t get to see you, but it’s been a long time since we last met. Ten days went by so quickly. It’s a shame that the teacher left, but after that, my assignment was so intense that I didn’t have time to be depressed, so don’t worry.

3rd of the month of recordings, 468th year of the Imperial Calendar.

Raynald.

P.S. I’m glad you liked my birthday present. I was worried that you wouldn’t like it because I didn’t take much time to buy it, and so I was distressed.]

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[Dear Ray,

I am sorry for the late arrival of this letter. There was a coming-of-age ceremony recently for His Majesty the Crown Prince. Because of that, I was a little busy making trips to the estate.

What does making trips to the estate and the Crown Prince’s coming-of-age ceremony have to do with me? It may sound like an excuse, but it’s not.

As you know, I’m only fourteen years old. Rather than making a debut in society, I still have a long way to go before that happens.

But His Majesty the Crown Prince told Dave that he would like me to come to his coming of age ceremony. How ridiculous.

So, in order to not attend, I went to the fief with the excuse that I was not feeling well. Thanks to that, I was able to spend a cool summer. Carthia’s estate is located south of the capital, but it’s cool because it’s along the coast.

I didn’t feel tired for two months thanks to my twin brothers who came along with me.

Come to think of it, Ray, I heard that the summer of Crohn’s kingdom was hotter than usual, didn’t you get hot? I’m worried about you.

20th of the month of clear skies, 470th year of the Imperial Calendar.

With affection,

Yurina]

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[Dear Yurina,

I’m glad that nothing bad happened. I was worried because I didn’t receive a letter even though it was supposed to come. 

Well, I think it was a good choice to go to the estate without attending the coming-of-age ceremony of the Crown Prince. This is just my opinion, but I think it would be better not to run into him in the future.

If that happens again, go to the fief. I think it’s a good idea to stay in the fief until you make your debut. From what I hear, it’ll be much more fun than the capital life because there’s an ocean there.

I’m doing well. Although it was hot this summer, the wizards are staying here, so they put magic all over the academy to keep the temperature pleasant.

So don’t worry about me and take care of yourself.

2nd of the month of tranquility. 470th year of the Imperial calendar.

Raynald.

P.S. You said you went to the estate under the pretext of not feeling well, but you’re not really sick, are you? I know you won’t be, but just in case, I’ll ask. I hope not.]

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[Dear Ray,

Please understand that the handwriting is going to be hard to recognize. It’s because I’m writing a letter in a shaky carriage.

You know what, Ray? Do you know where I’m going right now? I’m going to visit Dave and the Kingdom of Crohn.

It’s your 18th birthday soon. I’ve told my father and brothers repeatedly that I can’t leave you alone in a foreign land until you reach adulthood, and I got permission from my father to go to the Kingdom of Crohn.

By the time you receive this letter, I will be crossing the border of Crohn’s kingdom.

Wait a little. I’ll be there soon.

27th of the month of the sky, 471st year of the Imperial Calendar.

I’m on my way to see you.

Yurina.]

Chapter 9December 5, 2021In “Come On Now, Even If I’m Not A Villain”

(SATVC) Chapter 9August 29, 2021In “Survive As The Villain’s Cousin”