Became the Unjust Contract Slave of the Archamage’s Book

Chapter 22: A Certain Play

Binaeril understood the deep bond between the two, which was rooted in a sense of debt, guilt, or responsibility.

Rike likely believed that Sylvia’s brother died because of her, and Sylvia, equally guilt-ridden, felt she must atone for her brother’s mistake by protecting Rike. It was a sad story, but there was nothing Binaeril could do for them. Such old feelings from the past were issues they needed to resolve themselves.

However, Binaeril knew a way to address the current situation.

“Sylvia, you said you owe a debt to Rike.”

“So, you’ll do anything to clear the misunderstandings she’s facing, right?”

“A misunderstanding? That’s different from what you said before. You said she got special treatment because she’s a princess.”

“People hate her because they think she’s unqualified. But I disagree. I told the Dean and Rike the same. Why don’t you ever listen to the end?”

“So, you’re saying…”

“Rike is definitely qualified. I know better than anyone else, including you, who treats her like a child in need of protection.”

Sylvia wasn’t pleased with Binaeril’s tone but decided to hear him out.

“So, what do you suggest I do?”

Binaeril shared his plan.

“You’re really going to do that? Do you think it will work?”

“We have to try. We can’t expect the timid princess to solve this on her own. She’ll just worry. Will you do it?”

Sylvia’s hesitation was brief. She was always ready to stand up for her lord.

“Of course.”@@novelbin@@

Back in the training room, the Dean and the imperial princess were in a somber mood.

“They’re both concerned for you,” said the Dean.