Ekaterinas POV

Yeah, I heard that there are no monkeys living in the Yurigran Imperial Kingdom. I heard that there are many of them in the southern countries, and they are sometimes kept as pets in the Imperial Kingdom.

Even in my previous life, I imagined monkeys to be found in tropical rainforests and hot places, and I was sure there were very few to be found in Europe. Japanese monkeys do take hot spring baths and drink monkey wine in the snow (Not Confirmed), but they were an exception to the rule.

Alexei reached out and brushed Ekaterinas hair, stroking it down slowly.

If there is a forest where such beautiful creatures live in groups, I would abandon my dukedom and live there. I would build a small house and live there happily, looking up at the tree tops all day long without even stepping outside. So I cant call you a monkey, my Queen of the Night. Because I want you by my side, not up among the trees. (Alexei)

My, Im honored, Big Brother. (Ekaterina)

The siscon filter is kicking in again today!

Its very unusual for Big Brother to say something like that. (Ekaterina)

I dont joke around. Its not in my nature to do so. (Alexei)

Alexei kept a very straight face as he replied.

Nikolai groaned.

Hey, Duke, wait a minute. How can you speak of such embarrassing things so easily? (Nikolai)

Thats a funny thing to say. Im apparently not very good at putting what I have in mind into words. I am aware of it. (Alexei)

No, youre rather too good at it. Youre not even aware that youre not self-awareIs it obvious, or am I talking out of my mind? (Nikolai)

Nikolai puts a hand to his forehead.

No, there was a tendency from the beginning, Mikhael answers Nikolai and says, Lately Im having trouble polishing my skills in this area, it would be a good idea to learnI guess Ill have to imitate him on this stuff.

Mikhaels expression seems to have an unusually restless look on it.

No, Prince, dont try to emulate him.

You might be able to do it, though. Your father, the Emperors rhetorical skills, were on a par with Big Brothers.

But I want you to be your own character, be your own self.

Olga-chan looks a bit red, while Flora-chan is smiling as usual.

And Marina-chan, why is she covering her face with both hands? I can see that shes staring at me between her fingers. Hey, some cats arent doing their job.

Im sorry for upsetting everyone with Big Brothers siscon attitude.

But Im going to make it to the top of the brocon list, too!

3rd POV

The Ancient Dragon has left us, sir.

The day after the test results were announced, the oldest member of the dukes administration, the chief forest farmer Forli, appeared in his office for the first time in a long time and said so.

Ekaterina couldnt help but gasp at the mention of the giant dragon, Ancient Dragon, that had been lingering in the forests of Duke Yurinovas domain for the past few months. If he transforms into a human, he will become the hidden target of the Otome Game, the Demon Dragon King Vlad Fallen.

It can be said that he has finally made his move.

Ekaterinas POV

Flora-chan had cleared the event, so its not like hes going to march into the Imperial Capital on the route to the destruction of the empire, right? I dont think theyve made a move on the hidden attack route!? I dont know what the assault method is, so I cant make a judgement!

Forli, are you sure?

I saw it with my own eyes, sir.

The white-haired Forli, who still looked like a seasoned warrior, nodded his tanned face at Alexeis words.

No, Forli-san, where and how did you see the oldest and strongest Ancient Dragon leave?

Thats amazing, you really are a wildlife expert, arent you?

However, Forli continued to tell us how it happened.