chapter 33
33 – ignore
Lachesis Academy, Royal Class Dormitory.
Antique interior reminiscent of a 5-star hotel.
The amount of light, sunlight, view, and privacy are perfect.
Twenty students who are treated the best at the Imperial Academy.
One of them, Lane, woke up as usual on a bed that was several times bigger than herself.
“……”
She skillfully prepares to go to class.
A well-washed Ministry of Magic cadet uniform, hair tied neatly with no strands shed.
Today’s lecture is basic magic practice.
It seemed that the preparations were almost over, but unlike her usual, she felt a little embarrassed.
Something feels empty.
Yes. You should hear a knock by now.
For some reason, I hear Lee Ha-yu’s hallucinations.
-smart.
-miss! How would you like breakfast?
The work of coming every morning to ask for a meal and placing an order in the restaurant in advance.
That’s what he did every single day.
Even, from the day Lane collapsed and blushed to the day before the duel, this had been carried out.
-……
But today he didn’t come.
‘I told you not to look…’
I will listen to you so well
Lane is really the one who feels this empty feeling. I thought and brushed it off.
You can think of it as being very loyal to its owner.
‘…because I’m awake now. It looked very painful.’
Considering his physical condition, I thought it would be enough to do this for about 3 days.
‘It’s fun.’
After coming to the academy, Lane thought that he would experience experiences he hadn’t and didn’t have to do.
“after…”
Originally, it was Lane to tell the news, but today I felt that I had even less appetite.
* * *
In the third class classroom where self-introductions were over, questions from everyone surrounding the saint continued.
Nobles are all the same at school.
-Did you braid the saintess’s hair yourself?
-Your hair is so soft!!
– How did you come to the academy?
-We’ll introduce you to the school after it’s over!
“Hey… thank you everyone, but…”
-Please show me a benevolent tone of voice!
“…Is that kind of troublesome…?”
– Wow!
-Kooo!!
The movement and words of the saintess made the surroundings shake.
Due to the nature of her job as a saint, there wouldn’t be much conversation or interaction.
The saintess muttered as if in trouble.
“This is the academy, so please treat everyone comfortably… You can call me by name.”
-Okay Prissy!
-Be kind~ Kiyoot!
‘You’re popular.’
Students gather around the saintess like a cloud.
Before I knew it, the female students were also opening their hearts to the saintess and conversing with her.
It may have been a curiosity about the new transfer student, but the saintess’ outstanding appearance and mentality also played a role.
Even in the midst of being surrounded, the saintess glares at me.
‘…Does the saintess intend to attend the academy?’
“Hayu-nim.”
‘If you say let’s run away together…’
“Hayu-nim…!”
Floria was looking at me with a pouty expression on her face.
“yes?”
“I need you to explain this situation.”
This is the first time Floria has had a protruding mouth. A smile suits you well.
“Uh, just, we know each other.”
“no? It doesn’t look like that to me.”
How to say this situation, I have a girlfriend, but if there is a useless misunderstanding, this will happen?
Although Floria is not my girlfriend.
“Ah… the saintess and I are like childhood friends.”
“childhood friend…?”
Floria’s voice trembled.
“yes? Really.”
“I can’t believe it. How do demons make friends with the saintess?!”
This is the first time she has spoken so decisively.
“It’s a bit long to explain, but friends are friends anyway.”
“I was in the position of a childhood friend…”
Floria’s eyes feel slightly blurred.
The murmur sounds more creepy than I thought.
“I don’t care if it’s a beautiful person…”
“ah……”
Before long, Floria begins to blacken.
System-wise, he said that his affinity for me was at its maximum, so it’s not strange.
I can’t help it at a time like this.
“We eat together after class. I’ll tell you then.”
Floria tapped my arm as if she couldn’t help it.
“……like.”
“hahahaha…”
-Where are you going to have lunch? Have you been to Central Restaurant?
“Ah, that…”
I hear the voice of the saintess in trouble.
– Do you have any prior arrangements?
– I’m sorry. How about dinner?
– Or even a tea party! It doubles as a welcome party!
Then he looked at me shyly and then approached me as if he had made up his mind.
– do do do
“?”
Everyone’s eyes start to gather in this direction.
“Hayau-san…! If you don’t mind, let’s have lunch together.”
Everyone was surprised by the saintess’ remark.
– No way… Do you have an appointment with him?
-Pricy! No matter how kind he is, he is a demon. You can’t get close to Prissy!
– That’s right! That’s right! The saintess called me by name herself, and it’s not fair!
‘Isn’t that a bit harsh…’
It is doubtful that he survived the explosion and came out to take classes openly.
I spoke to the extent that only the saintess could hear it in order to rectify the situation.
“Saintess, I’m fine, so with my classmates…”
But she turned to the cadets, ignoring my words.
“everyone. Hayu is not that kind of person. You are a good person. You’ll know if you watch it too…”
‘There’s no need to shield me like this.’
-……
Everyone pays attention to her remarks.
-If the saintess said so… But dangerous is dangerous!
-Right. We are worried about what will happen if we are harmed.
But the saintess’ power was great.
Public opinion soon improves.
-Then, to find out about that demon classmate, let’s join us for a meal!
-I want to eat with the saintess too!
– You guys are missing!
Only the development of school materials…
Taking advantage of that gap, Floria greeted the saintess with a bright smile.
“hello? saintess. My name is Floria of the Andelson family. If you don’t mind, may I call you by your first name?”
– Suck.
Floria asks the saintess to shake hands.
“oh! Sure.”
The saintess also shyly accepts the handshake.
-……
The handshake obviously lasted about 3 seconds, but in my opinion it seemed like a very dense time…
“You are quite a strong enemy.”
“ancient?”
When the saintess made rabbit eyes, Floria smiled and said to me.
“Sit down! It’s lecture time.”
– angle angle.
As Floria said, footsteps came from the door on the platform side.
-Kikkiik!
When the door opens, the commotion disappears and everyone returns to their places.
The one who entered was a man between middle-aged and old, with gray hair.
The imposing uniform has numerous medals attached to it, and the stylish mustache feels quite old.
-Are you the professor in charge of the Royal Class?
– Why are you in our class?
After standing in the center of the podium, he solemnly opened his mouth.
“It’s Duke Boulliungs. Let the lecture begin.”
.
.
.
The quality of the class was clear, perhaps because I was a royal class professor or because I was a quarter class.
“Case 17-2, Permissible authority and knowledge while serving as a court mage… A court mage, a mage appointed by the royal palace, can follow his/her own knowledge to prioritize between the learning of magic and the rites and regulations of the imperial family ? It is a verdict on the question called.”
Even though it is simply a subject to learn about the knowledge that a wizard should have, it explained the connection with other studies through actual cases.
Seeing that everyone’s eyes are alive despite the slow and sleepy tone of voice, I think that their skills are definitely that of a professor.
‘Why am I paying attention in class?’
The saintess and Floria, who were sitting next to her, were uncomfortable, so she only looked in front of them, and they were immersed in class.
‘It’s fate to follow soon…’
“…By the next class, form a team of four and submit the report.”
– Ugh.
-It’s already an assignment…
Exclamation bursts out everywhere.
‘The group assignment has appeared.’
I haven’t learned anything…
‘I’ll have to ask the saintess’ intentions.’
I don’t know what will happen after 19 days anyway, so I feel rather comfortable with my studies.
At the end of class, Professor Duke called me to the pulpit.
As I stood in front of him, he looked at me and asked me a question.
“Is there anything wrong with your body?”
It’s an unexpected question. Are you worried?
“yes. it’s okay.”
He looks too healthy to say he will die in 19 days.
“Hey, you came to class as soon as you woke up. At this rate, a Ministry of Magic investigation team will probably be attached starting this afternoon.”
“I will sincerely investigate.”
again investigation team. Eliana’s seed case was also bothering me and asked me about this and that.
They can’t even manage security, and they’re full-time lupines.
You’re probably wondering how you survived the explosion.
“Aren’t you curious about the disposition of Izanak and his servants?”
“Oh, do you know what happened?”
I’m not that curious, but if you could tell me, what would it be?
“I heard that the instructor who was involved is expelled, the Izanak family cadet is expelled, and her servant is currently undergoing treatment.”
what, is that good?
-……
“If you have nothing more to say…”
As I said my goodbyes and was about to return to my seat, Duke added another word.
“The owner seems to be very concerned.”
“…is that so?”
If you’re the owner, you’re talking about Lane. I guess I’ll have to be the owner now.
“I saw a lot of people going in and out of the dormitory. It’s said to be the master and servant, but the unfortunate thing is…”
“There is no such thing.”
When I affirm, he immediately agrees, showing wrinkles on his forehead.
“Right.”
Contrary to his taciturn impression, he is a far-sighted professor.
‘Rain…… Is it reflected like this to others?’
When I think of what Lane has done to me… I can’t help but feel better.
You don’t show the appearance of crossing the line to others. more nasty
If you think deeply, you will explode with anger without end. Because it was so suppressed.
Professor Duke looked ahead and touched his chin.
“I am looking forward to you. It’s been a long time since a student who has succeeded in skipping a class.”
“Thank you for your words.”
He checked his watch and told me.
“Is it lunch time already? Come in and see.”
So the conversation ended smoothly.
I headed to the central restaurant for lunch with the saintess, Floria, and the cadets of the third class.
* * *
Lane often ate at his dormitory.
Because Hayu brings food anyway.
It saves time and doesn’t get entangled with annoying people.
But it’s been four days since I haven’t been able to pamper him.
‘ha. uncomfortable.’
It was inconvenient not to be able to simply send letters, but since Hayu didn’t show his face at all, it was uncomfortable.
After skipping breakfast and even doing basic magic practice, Rain felt that he should have a meal.
So I have no choice but to go directly to the central restaurant.
Once you get there, you will serve yourself.
‘Should I just do it for three days?’
Lane started to worry a little.
She is not weak-willed.
So, it had been a long time since he had been tested on his will.
I just want to tell Lee Ha-yu to come and help her.
Pride and convenience weigh themselves in my head.
“after……”
For now, let’s be patient today.
With such determination, Lane arrived at the central restaurant.
– Hung-seong-gung-seong.
– Noisily.
It is also quite noisy as it is the largest restaurant.
“!!”
– Stop.
At that time, what caught Lane’s eyes were familiar faces in the group seat by the window.
‘Lee Ha-yu?’
Lee Ha-yu looks no different than usual. And next to him is a woman from the Andelson family.
And the saintess…prissy…
– Dada da
After confirming that she is Aspondel’s daughter, the kitchen staff always jump out.
“Arein-nim, shall we take you to the VIP table?”
“……”
heaviness. Lane felt a new anger build up in her body.
No, it feels like one of the bad feelings I’ve felt so far has been upgraded.
Halfway through, I heard Hayu’s call to Floria.
As Lane pondered, Hayu had clearly declared that he would not call Floria by her name.
Calling Floria’s name as if showing off, they talk.
‘cute. Lee Ha-yu.’
– Kwak.
Involuntarily, he bit his lower lip slightly.
“Arein…?”
“…I’ll go over there.”
“yes? yes!”
The seat Lane chose was a table for two with a good view of Hayu.
‘……’
.
.
.
As Lane sat down to eat, cadets from different classes began to flock to her again.
-Arain! long time no see! You are beautiful today…
– You’re eating here! I made a reservation for a good seat over there…
Lane doesn’t answer anyone, just nobly stuffing the food.
But don’t forget to check the middle and lower oil levels.
On the other hand, there was no way that Hayu’s table did not know this.
Hayu, who was interested in the cadets of the third class, just talked about the folding screen and the saintess, which led to Lane’s story.
-Hey, aren’t you Arain?
-It’s the first time I’ve seen it in general seats…
-Yes, what is it?
And the male side is just praise for looks.
-Luke, Arain-nim on the left, Prissy-nim on the right, the harmony of black and white.
-There is no such combination twice…
– Hey, hey. stop staring eat some rice The sparks of the boys from over there are flying at us.
Hayu couldn’t have been unaware of this situation.
There is no one to bring you rice, so you came to eat alone. degree.
Actually, I wasn’t very interested. If I pay attention, I think I’ll just explode in anger.
I thought it was nothing more than that.
However, when I saw the saintess right next to me, I changed my mind a bit.
“Saintess…?”
Prissy’s eating speed is drastically slowed down. You can see her hands shaking little by little.
Perhaps it was because, conscious of Lane, the memories of the day before Hayu went to the academy came to mind.
“And, sweets. I’m sorry…”
She muttered to Hayu as if uneasy.
-match!
Floria, noticing something, clapped.
“Should we get up when everyone is done eating?”
– Mmm. can we talk more?
It would certainly be rude to say this at a dinner party among nobles, but this is an academy.
The food was all eaten, and everyone cleared their seats without any sign of discomfort.
– What’s the next lecture?
-I am a crystal ball psychology.
-That wasn’t as fun as I thought…
-admit. because you were scammed
And so, the welcome party was over.
One or two people left their seats, and Hayu and Prissy also stood up.
– Dripping.
Lane quietly wiped her mouth with a napkin and waited gracefully.
To be precise, he was acting elegantly.
‘What are you going to do next to me?’
He’ll come back as usual, say hello, and clean up the meal.
Then take a stance of forgiving a little as if you are quite proud.
‘great.’
And let’s ask about the saint. how did this happen
Hard about this too…
– Whirik.
“?!”
Someone passed quickly behind the lane.
It is below.
I didn’t see it wrong. The seat he was in is now empty.
‘Did you not see me?’
not. It’s not that he doesn’t have facial recognition problems,
If you have passed this way where there are crowds of people, you will surely know that it is you.
‘what…?’
-Arain-nim, if you give me a chance to have dessert together…
For a moment, Lane can’t hear what’s going on around her. It sounds exactly like crushing.
-after.
Lane takes a deep breath, concentrates, and smiles.
– Are you Arain?
Her laughter brightens the reactions of the male cadets around her.
Lane thought quietly.
‘…it’s okay. It will be fine.’
Because he always came back.