Chapter 61: Mistaken Identity

“…I’ll end today’s class here! As with last week, there will be an assignment, so please refer to the class bulletin board!”

Professor Variyes’ class ended.

‘He’s a better lecturer than I thought. …Except for the large amount of homework.’

Perhaps because he was an S-class adventurer, his experiences and examples were abundant.

So was his control of pace to keep students interested.

…It was a lecturing skill that Professor Lunia should learn.

“Oh, right! Group 4!”

“…Yes?”

“Hmm, the feeble guy who presented earlier was also in Group 4. Come forward for a moment. The rest of you can dismiss.”

As students were packing up their belongings and leaving the classroom, Professor Variyes called out to Sion.

What is it? Does he still have something to say?

With a bewildered face, he stood in front of him, and he handed over a document.

“This is…?”

“It’s today’s class content. I always teach according to plan! Hmm!”

The document was a class plan that he seemed to have written himself.

The content of today’s class, from explanations to examples, was neatly organized.

Even in his previous life’s university, there wasn’t anyone who prepared for class this thoroughly….

Professor Variyes was more of a hard worker than he thought.

“But why are you giving this to me….”

“Wouldn’t you deliver that to Estroza in the same group?”

“…Yes?”

Sion blinked with a dumbfounded expression.

Deliver what to whom…?

“As you know, your group member Estroza wasn’t here today. So I’m asking you! To deliver today’s class content and assignment.”

“Why me….”

“Because you’re on the same team!”

Variyes said that and put his hand on Sion’s shoulder.

…Perhaps because he was a dwarf and short, it felt like he was hanging on his shoulder.

“I have something to say before that.”

“Huh? What is it?”

“In fact, Estroza isn’t actively participating in group assignments… You can see that if you look at the assignments posted on the class bulletin board.”

Sion decided to tell the truth since it had come to this.

How uncooperative Estroza was in his group.

He even showed the professor the talk room inside the student ID and told him.

‘I’m a little sorry, but I can’t help it. You started it first.’

There was also a feeling of sorry for Estroza, but that was that, and this was this.

‘Ignoring SNS all the time and suddenly coming the day before to tell me to do the assignment… If I put up with this, I’m not a saint, right?’

The group assignment with Estroza was the worst.

It would have been better if she had at least made up a lie, saying it was her grandmother’s funeral.

She went AWOL until the day before, and then ‘ordered’ Sion to gather group members.

Sion had no intention of being lenient with Estroza at all.

“I understand that you’re angry. But I heard she really caught a cold.”

“…How can you believe that, Professor?”

“To use sick leave, you need the signature of the academy’s health room. It’s obvious, but the health teacher isn’t someone who would be swayed by a few bribes from students.”

“…….”

To use sick leave, you have to go to the health room?

That means he had to meet Professor Maguniria Mamiyas….

…It didn’t seem like that health teacher would take bribes and give sick leave.

The income from being a health teacher wouldn’t compare to the bribes that students give.

‘Then did she really catch a cold…?’

He felt speechless because she said she was sick.

He would have criticized her more comfortably if she had been feigning illness.

“I know your feelings well. Students talk about group assignments every year when I do this class.”

“…….”

“But I think this way.”

Professor Variyes wiped his nose with his index finger.

“Your group 4 was decided by a lottery. In other words, it’s an ​​

In other words, it is an bond ordained by the goddess of luck!”

“That’s true, but….”

“So, first, do your best. You can coax them to do group assignments together, or if that doesn’t work, you can threaten them. You can appeal to their emotions.”

“…….”

“If it doesn’t seem to work… tell me.”

Thump!

He said, hitting his chest hard.

“If the evidence of your efforts is clear, and I judge that the laziness of the group member has crossed the line! Then I will condemn them. I’ll bet the title of S-class adventurer!”

“…Really?”

“A man doesn’t say it twice. So go!”

Step step.

Professor Variyes left the classroom with a dignified walk.

Sion stood still and watched him until he disappeared.

He was short, but he was a person full of substance.

‘…Still, this is not bad. It means that if there is enough evidence, he will deal with it.’

Variyes’ case was better.

Some professors don’t even look at the students’ circumstances and only grade based on the quality of the group assignment.

…Sion also had memories of being victimized by such professors.

Sion still shuddered just thinking about that time.

“Yo! Sion, what did you talk about with the professor?”

“…Patrick.”

“Huh? And what’s that document?”

Patrick appeared, putting his arm around Sion’s shoulder.

He showed interest in the document that Sion had.

Today’s class plan that Professor Variyes handed over.

Sion casually handed the document to Patrick.

“Read it.”

“Oh! Is it like a summary note that the professor gave you? This guy! You’ve already earned so many points?”

“…He told me to hand it over to Estroza.”

Flutter.

No sooner had Sion finished speaking than the document fell from Patrick’s hand.

The document fell to the floor with a thud.

Patrick took a step back with a shocked face, as if he had touched something he shouldn’t have.

“Th, that’s right! Since it’s given to you, Sion, you should take responsibility and hand it over!”

“…No, that’s not it, the group members should discuss it—”

“Ah! I think I have an urgent appointment… sorry!! Sion!! I’ll buy you a meal later!”

Scamper!

The quick-witted Patrick packed his bags and left the classroom as is.

He predicted what would happen just by hearing the story of the document and Estroza.

‘That trashy bastard…. I’ll see you in the dorm later.’

Sion also didn’t think that quick-witted guy would accompany him.

It was Patrick who hated being involved with Estroza as much as Sion did.

But Sion had one more reliable group member left.

…He has to be left.

“Geibolg? Where did he go again?”

“Oh, Geibolg already left. When Sion was talking to the professor.”

“…Serene?”

Serene Camillea approached Sion from behind.

She explained why Geibolg wasn’t there.

…To be abandoned by two group members at the same time.

“Do you need any help?”

Serene asked, tilting her head.

Yes, rather than two unreliable teammates.

The top freshman in the magic department would be more helpful.

“…Yes, can you help?”

“If Sion wants it.”

“I’d be really grateful if you could help.”

Sion cheered inwardly.

It would be easier if there was a woman, Serene.

Because all the academy students live in the dormitory.

“Do you know what room Estroza lives in?”

“Yes, I know.”

“Then, would you hand over this document? The professor asked because we’re in the same group.”

“But she probably won’t be in the dorm.”

“…Huh?”

Serene rubbed her sleepy eyes and said.

“I heard that she moved to her mansion in the academy shopping district because she was sick. With permission from the dorm.”

“…A mansion?”

“Didn’t you know? Well-off families have a villa in the academy shopping district. It’s a kind of real estate investment.”

Sion recalled the academy shopping district.

Certainly, the area near the academy is bustling like a college street, and there are many shops.

But if you go a few more blocks from there, there were many houses.

There was even an area where huge mansions gathered.

…Maybe Estroza was resting in that noble district villa.

Then he had to go there himself?

‘Should I just give it to her during class tomorrow or next week? …No, I don’t know how long she’ll be sick. It’s better to deliver it directly….’

If it was the dormitory, he could ask Serene to deliver it instead.

But if she was in the villa, he felt sorry to ask Serene.

It would be like making Serene do the document delivery.

“…Do you know where that villa is?”

“No. But if it’s a noble district, it’ll probably be easy to spot. If it’s the Perwell Marquis family, the mansion will be huge and splendid.”

“……Haa. Thank you.”

Sion packed his belongings.

He learned a lot thanks to Serene’s information.

Before Professor Shivrina’s afternoon class, it would be better to go quickly.

“Don’t you want me to go with you?”

“I can’t cause too much trouble. Thank you for just giving me the information.”

“Okay, but… okay.”

Serene nodded with a sleepy face.

She looked like she wanted to say something more, but there wasn’t enough time to go to the mansion before the afternoon class.

He had to walk diligently from now on.

‘Then… shall I go?’

Sion left the classroom and started walking towards the academy shopping district.

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About 30 minutes later.

“…Is this the Perwell family mansion?”

As Serene said, the Perwell Marquis family mansion was not difficult to find.

A two-story mansion despite being a prime location very close to the academy.

There was even a small pond and garden trees in the yard.

‘I’m getting nervous for no reason.’

This was the first time he had entered such a large mansion, including his previous life.

He couldn’t help but feel his throat parched.

Eventually, after a moment of deep breathing, he pressed the doorbell of the main gate.

Press!

‘…Did it work?’

He pressed it thinking it was a doorbell, but there was no sound.

Does the sound only come from inside the mansion? Or was it not a doorbell but another button?

Just when unnecessary thoughts were popping up,

‘…It’s a real maid.’

A middle-aged woman in a maid uniform approached the main gate from the mansion.

A figure who was neat and dignified, just like the image of a maid.

She said, giving a picturesque aristocratic greeting.

“Hello. What is your business at the Perwell family villa?”

“Uh… well, I heard that Estroza Per, Perwell is sick. Th….”

“Oh my.”

She covered her mouth with her hand and looked at Sion.

Then….

“Are you perhaps the young lady’s boyfriend?”

“…Yes?”

“This is not the time for this. Come in quickly. The young lady is in her room now.”

Clang!

The huge gate made of iron bars opened.

More than that, the word boyfriend lingered in his ear.

Me, Estroza’s… boyfriend?

“I’m sorry, but I’m not a boyfriend….”

“It hasn’t even been a semester yet, but you’ve brought your boyfriend… Anna! Please guide him. I’ll prepare lunch right away.”

“Yes?”

“I’m sorry. I should have asked you first… have you had lunch?”

“No, I haven’t eaten…”

“Then you can look forward to it.”

She smiled at Sion.

“There was a special menu that I was going to serve if a gentleman appointed by the young lady came someday.”

“…….”

“Hehe, you can look forward to it.”

“Chief Housekeeper! I’m here!”

“Please guide this person. You can guide him straight to the room.”

“Yes!”

“Excuse me….”

Pat-tat!

Before Sion could correct any misunderstandings.

The chief housekeeper ran into the mansion as is.

It felt like he had crossed the point of no return while saying “uh-oh”.

“Shall we go in then? The young lady is in her room on the second floor!”

“…….”

“Kyaa! The young lady has a boyfriend…. Everyone will definitely like it! I’m worried about the young lady without knowing it!”

“…….”

“Oh, I’m sorry. Did I talk too much? Come in quickly!”

“Yes? Ah, yes….”

A young maid called Anna gestured to Sion.

Sion awkwardly followed her and entered the mansion.

As soon as he entered the front door, gazes poured out.

“Is that the young lady’s boyfriend…?”

“He’s not masculine, but he has a cute side.”

“Well, the young lady has liked art since she was young. She seems to have a preference for pretty boys.”

“The young lady has finally found a partner to rely on!”

“I have to show my skills properly today. Hey! Today we’re making the best lunch!”

“Alright!!”

Buzzing!

Maids, gardeners, chefs, etc.

Various people came out and talked about Sion.

Perhaps because it was a villa, it was quite free, and everyone seemed to cherish Estroza.

‘…What should I do?’

Sion was sweating coldly in an atmosphere where he couldn’t say “I’m not a boyfriend” now.