episode_0017

Because I was exactly two minutes late, I was caught by the teacher and punished by having my cheeks rubbed in front of the stage.

Of course, it wasn’t painful enough to be considered punishment.

The hand that strokes the ball must be very gentle.

Rather, I felt so good that I would sometimes ask her to do it for me when we were alone.

But now it wasn’t just the two of us.

I was worried about my teacher, so I started pleading.

-Bubi bubi bubi.

‘Master, can you handle this? After all, I am a princess. Isn’t it insulting to the royal family to do this in front of so many people?’

“Ssunnii… That’s right… .”

The pronunciation is slurred due to the ball constantly moving.

It sounded like my already short tongue had gotten even shorter…

Still, it seems the message was conveyed.

The teacher’s hand, which had been unstoppable, suddenly stopped.

“Hmm, I guess I’ll be okay now.”

“Breathe… ?”

“Then… .”

-Ugh.

The master let out a satisfied sigh and took his hand away.

Immediately afterwards, cheers erupted from the surroundings.

When the Master took his hand away…

Because four layers of magic circles suddenly appeared beneath me.

“———Release.”

-Pfft!

-What, what is that?!!

-When did you get so much magic…?

-If I use just two at the same time, my head will explode… .

What this means is that the Master is currently using four magic spells simultaneously.

He did that too, caressing my cheek, so calmly.

Even Irene, who was a witch with mastery of magic, raised her eyebrows in surprise at the incredible skill.

On the other hand, the teacher opened his mouth as if nothing had happened.

“Disciple. Can you figure out what kind of magic I used?”

“Huh? That’s just invisibility… .”

“That’s the correct answer. … Then, let the other students answer on their own.”

In a random quiz, I could only answer one question about my specialty, fantasy magic.

But the teacher calmly turned his gaze to the other students.

Since he was the one who taught me only fantasy magic in the first place, he seemed to think it was natural that I wouldn’t be able to recognize anything else.

“… … .”

-Quiet.

But no one really raised their hand to speak.

It was because everyone was reluctant to speak first.

Even Irene, the witch who knew full well what kind of magic it was, kept her mouth shut.

The teacher clicked his tongue.

“Tsk. How come no one knows one of these simple spells? Didn’t you even learn the basics? This is an academy, not a daycare.”

‘No, it’s because the teacher asked with such a serious expression.’

He glares at students who can’t answer and spits out harsh words.

It was a behavior befitting of a teacher known for being eccentric.

-Growling.

-I’m keeping my mouth shut for fear of getting scolded if I say something wrong.

-Isn’t the way you treat your students and cadets so different?

-He really has a weird personality. He’s very talented, but I don’t think he’ll teach you anything properly.

Her sales made the classroom quiet again.

Some cadets even sighed.

No matter how I looked at it, it was not an atmosphere befitting the first lecture of the academy.

And, in that strange atmosphere.

———My head started spinning at a rapid pace.

‘I thought he was acting sloppy from the start, unlike other masterminds… but maybe this is an opportunity?’

One of my goals is to give Irene a proper academy life and make her happy.

For that, a bright departmental atmosphere was essential.

It would be no fun to listen to a lecture in this kind of atmosphere.

And, what can turn this tense atmosphere around now is…

It was just me.

‘I was a little embarrassed when the teacher touched my cheek earlier… but the atmosphere in the auditorium was okay.’

Although I say it myself, I am loved even by that cold teacher.

If I were to lead the atmosphere, it wouldn’t be a problem to turn this cold atmosphere around.

The only problem is that my pride as a mastermind is shattered…

‘I like it. It’s even more sinister…!!!’

When I thought about it differently, it wasn’t really something to be proud of.

Originally, the mastermind had to be different from the usual mastermind to be a real mastermind.

The development that a seemingly harmless mascot character is actually the mastermind is a common cliché.

In that sense, how many people would suspect that the princess who was massaged softly from the first lecture was the mastermind?

I can confidently say that there was none.

That is, acting cute like this and letting others down their guard.

Rather, it is a dark action.

My romance was set on fire.

‘I’ll become a proper mascot! No one will suspect that I’m the mastermind!’

“… … Teacher~♡”

-Sigh.

After making up my mind, I lightly placed a ball on my teacher’s arm.

Unlike before when he had been begging to be let go, he did it voluntarily.

Everyone in the classroom turned their attention to me.

“Disciple?”

“It’s the first class, so everyone is a little shy. So, teacher, would you like to explain first?”

“… No. This is something that needs to be realized directly rather than explained.”

-Bubibubibubib.

“Please~♡”

A charming voice echoing throughout the auditorium.

To make matters worse, I rubbed my cheek against his forearm like a puppy.

The teacher is a very kind person despite his harsh words.

I believe that if I just loosen up a little with my aegyo, he will definitely explain his true meaning.

The ability to make even the emperor of the empire a fool for his daughter.

This time it didn’t disappoint me either.

-Tiring!

[Stella’s current favorability rating towards the target: 100 (Max)]

[The probability of winning the other person’s favor is absolutely increased.]

“If it’s a request from our disciple, I must do it~.”

The corners of the teacher’s mouth twitched.

It’s the complete opposite of how he had been frowning and thinking, ‘Do I have to teach these things?’ just a moment ago.

The biggest cause of the tense atmosphere had disappeared.

After that, she began to explain each and every spell she had used.

“First of all, what’s inside the magic circle… .”

Heat source detection.

A spell to check if you are feeling unwell and have a fever.

Air manipulation.

Because my body was a bit hot from running, I used a magic to cool it down with wind.

Shock wave.

My leg muscles seem a little stiff, so this is a magic to massage my legs with weak shock waves.

And, invisibility.

A magic to hide other magics.

‘… No, you were touching my leg while I was massaging it?’

-Growling.

As the explanation drew to a close, a murmur of a different meaning filled the classroom.

It was shocking to discover that the persistent kneading of the ball was actually a process of checking the princess’s physical condition.

I too was so surprised that I opened my mouth in surprise.

“Oh… If that’s the case, then tell me. I don’t even know that.”

“Haha. I wanted to tell the other cadets too.”

“Huh?”

The Master’s kind smile turned towards me again.

Her expression, with the sharp thorns removed…

A kindness that is not usually expressed came to mind.

“Usually, magicians are ignorant of magic outside of their specialty. You only know one, right?”

“Yes, yes.”

“That’s natural. But… .”

Master, slowly explaining the purpose of my journey.

To summarize, it was like this.

Novice wizards only study magic in their own field.

The path of magic is endless, so there is no need to devote yourself to a field you have no talent for. It’s only natural.

However, as you become a higher level magician, you will need to study magic from different schools.

The higher the level of magic, the more diverse knowledge is required.

It also makes collaborative research with other schools of thought easier for him.

“Unless you’re someone like me who has to do everything on your own, you don’t need to delve too deeply into it… but you should at least be able to recognize this level of magic at a glance. If you want to become a high-level magician.”

“Hey. Is that what you’re trying to teach, teacher?”

“Yes. The subject name is ‘Basics of Collaborative Research’.”

-Oh… .

By the time the explanation was finished, the atmosphere in the classroom had changed significantly.

It seems that he was not simply teaching his disciples, but also intended to teach other students.

I hugged the teacher even tighter.

‘Hehe. This tsundere teacher is like that. I love it when you speak so honestly like this.’

-Hug.

“As expected, you are a teacher! You are so kind!!”

“… … I think only you, my disciple, would say something like that to me. Hehe.”

-Tsdam tsdam.

The teacher smiled happily as he stroked me, as if he was very pleased with my aegyo.

In addition, there was a faint sound of laughter in the classroom.

The atmosphere also became warm.

Even the gaze focused on us has become soft.

Everything went according to my intention.

-Whisper.

-If you were to be treated with that kind of aegyo, anyone would melt like that. Yes.

-I also want to stroke the princess like that professor.

“… Ahem.”

Although the Master’s ears turned red as if he was a little embarrassed by that gaze, anyway.

I smiled wickedly inside as I safely achieved my goal.

-Hehe.

‘Hmph. Now no one will suspect me. I’m the mastermind behind the TS Brigade!’

-Oh, the princess has a strange smile….

-Estie is like that sometimes. She always does that when she has a strange thought.

-The princess often did that in high society.

Louis, Irene, and Shepor muttered something while looking at me.

It’s probably nothing serious.

* * *

After a while.

The Master, whose expression softened after absorbing all of my ingredients, quickly sent me back to my seat.

It seems that it was a bit burdensome to keep the princess around during class.

Naturally, I headed towards the three who were already seated.

Louis chuckling with his chin resting on his hand, and Irene smiling at me.

and,

-Thump thump.

“Princess! Here… .”

“… … .”

‘By the way, why is that Shepor guy sitting here?’

Sitting next to Irene is Shepor Youngae, who had been trampled so badly in the social circle battle yesterday.

My gaze couldn’t have been kind to the girl who had bullied Irene yesterday.

Because I,

‘There, seat.’

-Shoot.

Napda sat down on Shepor’s thigh.

Where are you crawling now after losing so ugly yesterday? It means that Louis and I should sit on either side of Irene.

With your buttocks pressed so close that your tailbone touches her lower abdomen.

-Pok.

“I want to sit next to my friend Irene, but the seats are small. Excuse me for a moment.”

“… … … !!!!!?”

-Thump thump.

‘Hehe, you got caught trying to harass Irene again while I was away for a bit? Are you shaking because you’re scared of me?’

“Ugh, ugh… … .”

Although Shepor gasped and trembled in belated fear.

I had no intention of forgiving you.

‘If you apologize quickly and go away, I’ll forgive you. Hehe.’

“Ughh …