Carolina’s slim chance of survival was no longer in Fisher’s hands, but in the hands of Prince Luosang before him.
"Is it not the Witch Research Association? What makes you say that?"
Their conversation was particularly soft, only audible between the two of them.
"Carolina isn’t an official from Nali, nor is she a waiter here; she’s affiliated with the Witch Research Association."
Luosang looked towards Fisher and then turned to look around, but he didn’t see Carolina. Fisher knew she had once again withdrawn into her room.
"Are you saying... she’s a Witch?"
Um... to be precise, she’s an Artificial Witch.
But an Artificial Witch is still a Witch. Now, the main thing is to make Prince Luosang think about protecting her. Matters of gender should be set aside for now, waiting until later to see Carolina’s personal charm prevail. If poorly handled, she could be chased around the world by an outraged Luosang; if well managed, she might even rise to the status of Princess Consort.
After a pause of a second or two, Fisher, compromising his conscience, grudgingly nodded at Luosang.
"No wonder she recovered so quickly... In that case, there’s something I’d like to ask you."
Prince Luosang hesitated a bit before asking Fisher,
"Witches are demi-humans, right?"
"Then, this Witch you speak of, can she have offspring with a human?"
Wait, are you already thinking about having children with Carolina?
You wouldn’t have even thought of names for the children, would you?
Facing Fisher’s slightly shocked expression, Prince Luosang sat down, explaining somewhat helplessly,
"You understand the situation in Schwali. I’m the only Prince, and spreading the family line is crucial. The Queen even wants me to marry and have babies soon. I’m not a frivolous person, but I’ve heard that offspring between demi-humans and humans can be quite problematic... If there are no heirs, the pressure on me is immense."
Fisher opened his mouth, contemplating seriously for a moment.
Strictly speaking, Carolina isn’t a demi-human but an Artificial Witch, meaning she is, fundamentally, human. If she is human, having offspring with him should be quite easy.
Thus, Fisher nodded, signaling his response to Prince Luosang,
"She’s unusual. Having offspring with you should be straightforward... You can ask her about this."
Prince Luosang relaxed, smiling with relief, then stood up and addressed Fisher,
"That settles it then. I’ve always said, as long as I’m interested, there won’t be a problem... I’ll consider the matter of the Witch Research Association carefully, but I doubt it will change Nali’s perspective. If Nali Official proposes that the Witch Research Association is behind the scenes, then I will acknowledge it at that time. However, I will conceal Carolina’s involvement back then, on the condition that I must meet her alone first, to understand the situation."
Is that really just to understand the situation? This sounds more like a formal excuse for a date.
"No problem, I’ll speak with her."
"Yes. I must check in on my staff and instruct them on a few things... I’ll see you later, Mr. Fisher."
Fisher sat on the ground, watching Prince Luosang walk away, soon disappearing from sight.
He then picked up his Handcane and Fluid Sword, rising to his feet as numerous policemen began entering through the school gate, ready to seal off and investigate the place.
Fisher adjusted his clothes and then left the scene alone.