Balance of the World

Episode 5 Prince's friend

Spinel Boulanger became a squire to the 1st Prince Esmeraldo when he was seven years old.

Prince is two years younger than Spinel. Although he is commonly referred to as the First Prince, he is currently an only child.

I heard the adults saying that the current king is not a very strong person, and that he had a serious illness two years ago, so it would be difficult for him to have any more children.

In other words, the little boy who became Spinel's master was a human who was destined to become the king of this country in the future.

When he heard that he had been selected as a servant, Spinel thought to himself, "It's troublesome."

He is the fourth son, and in the future he has no choice but to serve as a knight somewhere or become the son-in-law of a noble family who has no sons.

I think I was probably very lucky that I was suddenly on the path of a prince's servant, but Spinel, who was just seven years old and wanted to play, didn't come to mind.

The royal capital is gorgeous and fun, but the inside of the royal palace seems cramped. It feels heavy to live surrounded by a lot of adults I don't know.

If I were to receive an education with the prince, I would surely be taught very strictly. He likes sword training, but he doesn't really like studying.

However, my father, who usually has a strict and stern face, is unusually happy, and my mother is filled with tears of gratitude. Her older brothers also say, "You did it" and "It's an honor." Her younger sister applauded, "Wow!", but I wonder if she really understands.

Spinel himself wasn't particularly happy, but he responded with a serious, "Yes! I'll do my best!"

I'm pretty good at behaving the way people around me want me to.

The prince was a quiet boy with blond hair and green eyes.

When we first met for an interview, we didn't talk much. Spinel's impression was that he was a child with a poor expression and no idea what he was thinking.

His apathetic appearance made me wonder if he could really serve as a king.

Even if someone said to me, "This person is the master of your life," I didn't really feel it at all.

And the prince was very difficult to handle. I tried talking to him about it, but he didn't respond well.

He seemed to show some interest in the story of the Boulanger family's swordsmanship, but there wasn't much he could tell to Spinel, who had only learned the basics. The topic is quickly cut off.

Spinel's younger sister was the same age as the prince, so I thought I would know how to treat younger ones, but the difference between a talkative and energetic younger sister and a taciturn prince didn't help me at all.

So Spinel gave up early on trying to get along with the prince.

If it's going to be a lifelong relationship like the adults say, then there's no point in rushing now. Do it slowly.

Besides, I thought it wouldn't matter if I couldn't get along with her and was disqualified as a follower.

It's not like I became a follower because I wanted to be different.

Adults chose me. Adults should take responsibility.

In the first place, Spinel, who had no intention of ''doing a serious servant'', quickly learned to slacken.

Talk to the prince only when necessary, and leave the rest alone.

Even outside of class and practice time, I'm within my reach, but I spend my time doing what I like, doing things like idling around and swinging my sword. The prince doesn't seem to have any complaints about it either. He doesn't even tell adults.