NOVEL NEXT Chapter 9.1
Stage 1-9. Sasuga Ouga-sama
The classroom at the Magic Academy is vast, with tables spaced generously so that two students share one.
At the far back, there’s a space reserved for attendants like me to wait during class without being a nuisance.
Even amidst the clamor, the ticking of the second hand is distinctly audible.
Every second feels long.
As the start of class approached, I waited for the return of my beloved master.
“Is something bothering you, Ouga-kun?”
It was Mashiro Liche, the girl whom Ouga-sama recently rescued, who spoke to me.
She was also the first person Ouga-sama desired at this academy.
With so many sons and daughters from prestigious families gathered here, some might wonder why he chose her.
But if they knew she was a [Dual Magic Caster], they would all understand.
Thanks to the investigation by the Vellet family, Ouga-sama had already obtained this information and pursued her without a second thought.
With this, another talented individual has gathered under Ouga-sama, bringing him one step closer to realizing his vision of justice.
As expected of Ouga-sama.
“It seems Ouga-sama had no clue either. Unfortunately, we have no choice but to wait until he returns.”
Of course, that was a lie.
I could guess two possible reasons for his summons.
One: Flone Milfonty might have figured out my true identity.
She’s well-connected.
Counted among humanity’s heroes, she is deeply involved in training successors and frequently appears in various places.
Naturally, she has often visited the Holy Knights, and I’ve had a few conversations with her.
The other reason, more troublesome, is this…
Did she perhaps sense something about Ouga-sama’s [Delete] ability?
We coordinated our stories to hide the [Magic Funeral].
However, that scumbag from the Borbond family wouldn’t let it slide.
If the opponent were just a magician, one could dismiss the scumbag’s nonsense, but…
Flone might probe Ouga-sama, predicting a worst-case scenario.
After all, the [Magic Funeral] is a world-changing technique.
Even though territorial disputes with the demons have finally settled down in recent years, now a conflict between nobles and commoners could erupt.
Flone, who has fought on the battlefield for so long, might take action to prevent a new war from starting.
And if even someone like me, often called muscle-brained, can come up with this, Ouga-sama must have considered everything and been mindful of Liche.
So that she doesn’t blame herself for the fact that [Magic Funeral] was used to save her.
As expected of Ouga-sama.
“I see… But class is about to start.”
“Principal Milfonty isn’t the type to let students be late to class… or so it seemed, Miss Liche.”
“Ah, Ouga-kun!”
The moment Lady Riche called his name, the classroom suddenly fell silent.
Ouga-sama is the type to stand out, for better or worse.
Until recently, he was mocked as the son of a corrupt lord who got into the academy through connections despite having no magic aptitude—obviously a baseless insult.
But since he saved Miss Liche from bullying, the tide has begun to turn.
Now, they are beginning to feel guilty for mocking someone who performed such a good deed.
If Ouga-sama continues to live as he does, eventually, no one will dare to mock him.
“Welcome back, Ouga-sama.”
“Welcome back, Ouga-kun. What were you talking about?”
“Just idle chatter. But there’s something I want to do right now.”
With that, Ouga-sama picked up his school bag and began to head outside.
“O-Ouga-kun? There’s a class right now.”
“I’m skipping. Mashiro, you’re coming too. Follow me.”
“E-Eh!?”
“I’m heading to the practice building. There’s something I need to see.”
“W-Wait!”
Surprised as she was, Miss Liche didn’t hesitate in her actions.
She quickly packed the materials spread out on her desk into her bag and lined up beside Ouga-sama.
Heh, her loyalty is impressive.
Well then, I should follow them too—
“Tell the teacher we’re absent due to illness, then come after us, Alice.”
—Tears were shed.
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