chapter 24
expression(4)
A classroom in the morning with a cool air that doesn’t feel like early summer.
As usual, Elfriede, who was about to take the seat next to me, was stopped by an unexpected passenger.
The faces of this academy are slowly getting used to, but it’s the first time I’ve seen a female student.
A head full of confusion managed to draw the conclusion that he was a transfer student.
But if you stop here, you are not Elfriede of the Dukes of Beltern.
She groaned and coughed a little, guiding the passengers to get out of the way.
Unfortunately, Sylvia was unlike any other student she had dealt with.
Turning her head to find Elfriede, she showed a slight hostility and spoke softly towards me.
“You’re the girl who tried to harm the master. Will you kill me?”
“Hold on, Sylvia.”
After Manryu, I tried to give him a small pint glass, but he ended up failing.
The person who inflicted the greatest blow to me at this academy was none other than Sylvia.
Elfriede finally noticed Sylvia’s true identity and withdrew with a bitter expression.
He’s talking to me closely, but he’s not the aristocratic young girl he knew…
Of course, it must have come to the conclusion that he was my vassal.
Thanks to the complicated transfer process, now Sylvia can travel with me.
But my anxiety outweighed intimacy and comfort.
I’ve been told several times not to crash last night, but I’m still not relieved.
As she opens the book with an unfamiliar hand gesture, the spirit sitting on her lap sticks her head out on the desk.
A black sphere floating in the air.
This is a newly acquired dark spirit.
She also became a student at this academy, so she had a chance to summon a spirit…
Unlike me, I succeeded at once.
In addition, he signed a contract with a B-rank spirit as a C-rank spirit stone.
According to the Spirit Summoning Professor, it is thanks to the very closeness to the attribute.
Almost all of the students who noticed Sylvia’s presence gave them a wary look.
The entrance exam for this academy was rumored to be difficult.
If they passed such a test, they would think that they would become a strong competitor.
However, Sylvia herself leaned towards me and asked questions nonstop.
Also, the theory side is still weak.
I used the know-how that taught Medusha to point out the basics.
“But didn’t you teach me this last time?”
“That’s… I’m sorry. I don’t know yet.”
As I was conducting a special lecture using my spare time, I suddenly had doubts.
Sylvia hated holding on to the book itself, but wasn’t dull enough to ask her to re-learn what she had learned…
Obviously, I’m not asking again about what I was taught before the transfer exam.
Besides, if I didn’t fully understand this, I wouldn’t have been able to pass the transfer exam.
Medusha, who seemed to feel the same way as me, said while stroking Persia next to her.
“How come that girl is a better fox than you?”
“Yeah? Fox? What is that?”
“Okay. It’s like a stupid fox.”
Persia is once again unfairly rebuked.
In the meantime, Sylvia sought instruction with a relaxed and joyful expression.
As soon as the lecture is over, the students run out of the classroom like wild dogs that have been locked up in a cage.
I was supposed to guide Sylvia to the campus, but as I passed the White Jade Hall, I found Ersa and greeted her lightly.
Sylvia, who was watching See-through professor, asked quietly and seriously.
“Who is that professor?”
“Professor of Summoning Beast Healing. Ersa Cutter. He healed you from being stabbed.”
“Ugh… I’m sorry.”
Sylvia bows her head coldly as she explains with plenty of leftovers from the last incident.
I quickly got him up and left.
I won’t be able to talk comfortably outside the dormitory.
After moving to the bench in the quiet side door, I looked around and added a little explanation.
In order to prevent Sylvia from running wild later, it is better to talk about it early.
“Professor Ersa is investigating my body. My magical energy was discovered last time.”
“yes?”
Silvia’s face hardened with a sense of crisis in an instant.
I thought it was a good thing to talk about in advance, so I made it clear.
“Don’t touch it, because we haven’t found out much yet. If you do something stupid, I think it’s the end.”
“Don’t worry. The professors of this academy are famous. Even the handmaiden told me not to touch the professors.”
I’m glad I got it right this time.
As I breathed a sigh of relief, school workers scrambled across the campus.
It is a large wreath and moving signboards.
Sylvia, who glanced at the school schedule, muttered curiously.
“Weren’t the school festivals in the second semester? Are there any events?”
“Yeah. If you look at the academic calendar, it won’t come out. That’s an event across the capital.”
“Let’s say it’s an event in June…”
Sylvia can’t find an answer even after flipping through the calendar in her head.
It is natural.
I thought so and answered quickly.
“It’s a coming-of-age ceremony. It’s not going to be a riot outside the academy right now, is it?”
“Yes? Does the capital make the coming-of-age ceremony so grand?”
Originally, the coming-of-age ceremony was a rather modest event.
Depending on the region, there are cases where they do not take it.
You are an adult at the time you entered this academy in the first place, so why are we even joining in?
Having read such a nuance, I continued to explain while receiving the gazes of Medusha and Persia as well.
“It’s not normal. But this coming-of-age ceremony is attended by His Majesty, Princess Elena Dracor.”
“Aha…”
When Elena’s name came out, no further explanation was needed.
1st in line of succession to the throne of the Kingdom of Dracor!
Since she was chosen by the ancient dragon Eshas, she will participate in the coming-of-age ceremony.
Next year, I might enter this academy.
All classes are suspended on the day of the coming-of-age ceremony, thanks to the princess’s last name.
Students at the hagwon will be able to enjoy the festival while enjoying the fresh air.
For reference, the next step is on-the-job training.
After the on-the-job training, the final exam is scheduled.
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June is a really busy month.
I left the bench and bought a snack for the pets, and handed Persia a piece of jerky.
A class of quite ambiguous time.
Originally, I would have wasted time in the club room, but…
With Sylvia joining, it became difficult.
I was invited by Christine and Maria.
Therefore, it is difficult to take Sylvia, the vassal, at will.
But leaving Sylvia alone, I’m afraid of an accident.
Whether she knows my troubles or not, Medusha, who is tired of the hot weather, pulls my arm and strangles me.
“Let’s go to the club room quickly. There is also an air conditioner there…”
“You have Persia.”
“This guy is too small. It’s hard to lie down in a place like this.”
but. There is no such thing as a comfortable space.
Sylvia is the one who attacked Maria the other day… Maybe you’ll find out?
Noticing my concern, she quickly shook her head.
“I wouldn’t worry about that. I even fix my eyes when I go out at night. Like this, taping…”
“It’s thorough.”
Since I was wearing a mask in the first place, I was less afraid of getting caught.
I decided to go together to see Maria’s reaction.
As long as they’re in the same academy anyway, they’ll run into each other somehow.
Immediately after making a decision, go to the club room.
I left the key and carefully knocked, and Maria, who was inside, opened the door.
While I was introducing Sylvia, he politely showed his politeness.
“Hello. I’m Sylvia, a vassal of our family, and I wanted to say hello to Maria…”
“Are you a vassal of El Cloud? Oh, because of that incident last time… it’s a hot day, so please come in first.”
Maria realizes that Sylvia is a transfer student and invites her inside.
Only then did Sylvia face her opponent, showing a slightly startled expression.
Then, while looking at the space inside, he whispers to me.
“It looks a lot like the portrait of the madam in the mansion.”
“right?”
I’m glad I’m not the only one who felt that way.
As if it was worthwhile to ask Sylvia countless times until now, she didn’t attack Maria as soon as she saw her.
Instead, he kneels in an uncomfortable position and waits for orders.
Then, Christine, who entered the club room, noticed it and muttered a little as if it was ridiculous.
“What kind of stone statue is it? Take it easy. But who is he?”
Christine takes Maria’s lap while Sylvia introduces herself.
I took a small breath and sighed.
I’ve never been so envious of Christine before.
The seniors who accepted Sylvia more comfortably than they thought were reminded of them.
“By the way, where will this field trip go?”
“A field trip? Well…”
field practice.
Once per semester, a valuable opportunity to experience the activities of frontline summoners.
However, 1st and 2nd graders cannot freely choose the location.
In principle, the lower grades should go to the estate of the great family first.
The ice and snow hell in the north.
Duke of Beltern in the south.
Westwall to the west and Collingwood to the east.
It is to look around the four main gates in the order you want.
Medusha, who seems to be suddenly curious, asks me coldly.
“But why are you visiting the estate of the great family first?”
“That’s right, the lower grades can’t be sent to a place that’s too dangerous… We’re going to make sure to take a look around the main gate that controls the surroundings first.”
is a superficial reason.
In fact, it is because the great families donate donations to the academy every year.
The goal is to have them look around the future workplace during the semester and pick the talent they like.
Especially in the case of ice and snow hell, if you don’t do this, very few people come.
After receiving the explanation from the next head of the White family, Medusha nodded her head with satisfaction.
By the way, I don’t think Christine is being too honest.
“Then there is no need to worry. Go to the Duke of Beltern and find your sister…”
“Medusha. I don’t know what will happen if I go there now.”
No matter how close Medusha is, I don’t have the courage to do that.
At the very least, it would be a good idea to visit after Steno’s baby is born.
Maria and Christine also nodded their heads slightly, as if in agreement.
“It’s suicide to go there now. The Dukes might be trying to eat Lewis.”
“Let’s go to the Dukes of Beltern a little later. We went there when we were in our freshman year, and it was a really warm and nice place.”
“Um, I see. So what about Collingwood?”
I’m sorry for Medusha, but Collingwood is also dismissed.
I quickly explained to her, who opened her axe’s eyes.
“Collingwood is Elfriede’s mother.”
“Oh, right… Then it wouldn’t be much different from the duke family.”
Then all that’s left is Ice and Snow Hell and Westwall…
Except I went to Ice and Snow Hell recently.
Besides, the Seongju there did a pretty good job, so it would be good to go there as a healing when I was in my second year, which was a little more tight than it is now.
I grumbled to myself as I recalled Westwall, the last remaining tiger den.
‘How is it that 3 out of 4 are bad?’
I have to live first, so should I just go to hell one more time?
While I was thinking about it, Maria smiled softly and suggested to me.
“Let’s go to Westwall. We were going to go there, too.”
“Ummm…”
Sylvia, who was sitting next to her, swallowed an uncomfortable moan.
This is because Westwall was educated to be an enemy of the family.
But if you think about it, you can’t do anything about it.
Someday I have to go there anyway.
I think it would be better to go with Maria, who is an ally.
Medusha nodded hard as if she was attracted to her.
“If it’s Maria’s hometown, I’d like to visit it at least once.”
“It’s not a great place, but I’ll treat you with all my heart.”
After all, it’s field training and sleeping, and for those from that family, it’s just a short-term vacation.
Feeling the atmosphere, I nodded my head slightly.
Decide on a site for field practice and return to the dormitory after completing all remaining classes.
I quickly kicked out Sylvia, who was naturally following me into the men’s dormitory.
She disappeared with a sad expression on her face and entered through the window without anyone else’s knowledge.
“Dear master. Please give me the laundry.”
“Oh, laundry?”
I remembered the pile of laundry and gladly took it over.
After all, laundry is a problem for all students.
It’s not that you can’t do it at all, but it would be better to leave it to experts.
She freshly picked up the laundry basket and rummaged through the inside, making a deep impression.
“What is this?”
What she picked up was a thick, sturdy cloak.
This is the artifact I received from the head of the White family.
I liked the performance as well as the design, so I tried to use it, but I can’t wear it in the summer anyway.
So I’ll have to wait quietly in the closet until autumn at least.
“I got it as a gift when I went to Ice and Snow Hell.”
“Ah, it’s an artifact. Even if you give me something like this…”
“I have mine too!”
Sylvia’s water deepened as Medusha helped out.
“I don’t think you were suggesting this as a joke…”
“yes?”
“No. I’ll clean it first. Even if it has the seal of another family, it’s a precious artifact…”
Sylvia, who repeated herself as if convincing herself, disappeared through the window.
I started the task by imagining the scenery of Westwall.