episode_0039

After completing the final discharge procedures, we left the temporary ward and walked down the street.

‘Something is very complicated… There’s a lot of construction going on.’

The road to the airship dock where Eir is said to be waiting. The long streets of the northern slums of “Scarlet Academy” were busy. This was because many students were passing by and new construction was going on everywhere.

Knock knock knock knock

Like a giant’s teeth trying to devour the ground, the plank buildings in the slums that were sticking out unevenly are demolished. And the sight of a new, neat-looking building being quickly built in its place was like new teeth sprouting neatly.

‘Has Mimir Technical High School finally decided to apply? ‘

Throughout the streets, tall female students were passing by, carrying huge building materials and construction equipment. And large construction worker-type dwarves were also working quickly on the side.

-I never thought they would open a new branch in the northern slums…

-I think this area needs our club’s products.

-If delinquent students don’t suddenly invade, the northern region seems like an attractive market.

Outside merchants were flocking to the attractive buildings that had been completed quickly. And under the protection of , students from numerous outside schools were also visiting to work on construction and development.

I was amazed to see the streets of Scarlet Academy filled with the energy of countless students.

“While I was sleeping… It seems like there are a lot of buildings that I’ve never seen before-♪ Moreover, even though this is definitely a slum, I can see a lot of regular students-☆ Would you say it’s like a festival?”

Albit, who had been the student council president for a while, responded calmly to the words I blurted out. She said that while I was asleep, she interacted countless times with the students of and became close to them.

“In Senior Eir’s words… It is said that with this incident as an opportunity, the unconditional hostility towards the center within has subsided to a great extent. Thanks to this, the activities of were tacitly recognized in the north, and many students from outside schools came to visit. To be honest, most of the students just needed an excuse to go on a rampage… ”

Kara added with a wry smile at those words.

“If you’re going to go on a rampage, it’s clearer to deal with a common enemy called rather than opposing students from the same Academy City. It doesn’t seem like a bad change.”

“The is also welcoming the calming of the lunatics who are trying to rush into the center, and they are trying to continue this atmosphere further.”

“It seems possible because it is in the name of supporting , which was active in this incident… If you miss this time, the flow of interaction with will not return.”

“Senior Eir doesn’t seem to regard this atmosphere as something bad either… Above all, he said that he had to go to the center someday to check.”

Kara repeatedly nodded and agreed.

, ,

Normally, these three forces would have ended up in a simple contractual or hostile relationship. Surprisingly, they were given the opportunity to unite through a series of events caused by .

‘Furthermore, had originally made preparations to attract with the Eastern Alliance in mind… ‘

Maybe it was because it was a pretty interesting conversation topic.

Lotta, who was walking away from me, covering his cat ears with his hands, also started joining in the conversation.

“It’s located in the northern part of the country… We need a potential ally to support , the Eastern Alliance’s opponent.”

“After all, in the north is in a clever position to attack .”

“In addition, the attention of the northeastern region, which was shaken by kidnapping incidents and erosion, could also be diverted to the redevelopment of the northern part.”

Albit was talking for a while with his classmates.

She looked back with an expression of regret.

“What… Clara-senpai also expected this lightly, right? I’ve been talking too long.”

“That’s right, our seniors are barely that level.”

“… Except for touching my ears with strange hand gestures.”

Albit smiled while looking at me.

There was boundless trust and respect in those eyes.

It’s like trusting that I can see this clearly.

Even Lotta and Kara were looking at him with similar emotions.

“Ahaha―☆”

I was curious about the source of that belief.

How much can one’s honor points increase in one fight? It was like Liu Xuan’s faith in unconditionally following Zhuge Liang after Liu Bei’s death.

I was afraid of the enormous increase in favorability.

‘Now, even if I act like Clara, I’m afraid that they’ll just say something to me… Why on earth did your reputation increase so much? These people probably weren’t characters who respected the other person simply because they were strong… ‘

However, it is the duty of a senior to meet expectations.

I looked into her eyes and said quietly with a smile like that of a sickly pretty girl (1☆ free skin).

“… Hehe☆ It looks like Albert also worked hard as the student council president.”

“Not yet… As far as seniors… No.”

“No―☆ I’m proud of you♪ I can’t believe you can already provide strong support for everyone―☆”

“Me too… Because I wanted to become someone who could protect everyone.”

“Yes―☆ It’s the most special attitude♪”

I walked up to Albert and patted his head.

Good job.

Good job.

Our baby is doing well.

Short brown hair falls gently between fingers wrapped in bandages. Hair that is always kept neatly at a length that goes above the neck. I was proud of my junior who had spent such a tiring day that it was torn apart.

Although the way he awakened was different from the original, I was amazed at Albit’s awakening to his sense of responsibility as the student council president.

‘Yes, you are not allowed to escape from the student council president. ‘Keep working.’

Albit said, ‘Well done, well done.’ As I patted his head, he smiled with a proud expression. Previously unimaginable… A truly respectful expression as a senior.

“Hehe… thanks… ”

“Yes~☆ You worked really hard, Albit~ Well done, good job―☆”

“Because I have a senior… I was able to cheer up… ”

Albit looked at my hands in tears as he said those words.

A bandage wrapped all the way to the elbow to cover the dark red bruises and scars on the arm. The faint scent of disinfectant and the rough texture create a distinct sense of discomfort. The skin visible through the sleeves that were slowly passing by was extremely pale.

Kara and Lotta also looked at my bandaged hand with similar expressions.

“Senior… ”

“Senior comrade… ”

‘ah… I guess it was because the kids were a little upset because of the injury. Everything will get better anyway.’

I was gathering my thoughts while continuing to stroke Arbit’s hair.

“… ”

To be honest, I didn’t really understand things like the detailed power flow in Academy City right away. Even if you look at it from Clara’s perspective, there is a sense of disconnect from what you originally knew as a player.

‘ was a powerful force that only appeared in the latter part of the story, and Eir was also an important character who was in charge of an important part of the World Tree.’

When [Priest of Erosion] accurately aimed at and Eir, my eyes became completely dark.

‘… So I fought even more desperately.’

in the north continues their own fight in a closed community until the second half of the story. It was unfamiliar to see them relax their closed-minded attitude from the beginning and open their doors to the outside world.

Even has now deviated a million light years from the flow of the original… In fact, I wasn’t really of much use right now, except for battles and friendships with some third-year students.

‘The combat side also needs to be trained again according to the new weapon aptitude… Above all, to get the ether recovery buff again, you need to stir up the fur beast area… ‘

There was a lot to do.

Even so.

If something similar to the flow of the original happened, we had to respond.

I don’t plan on making you angry by irresponsibly saying ‘I don’t know, I don’t know-☆’ like Urd, so I thought I should first go back to and investigate the details.

and.

and…

“… ”

also…

I guess I had something else to do.

under…

seed…

What was it…

As I looked at everything from a perspective as big as Zhuge Liang’s level of national power, there were times when it seemed like something would come to mind or not. There are so many things to take care of in running a school with only four students, so how on earth did Zhuge Liang manage the school?

‘That’s why you grow old and die early from overwork.’

anyway…

Lady, my thoughts have leaked to the side again.

‘Something… There was something more I had to do.’

I was stroking Arbit’s head endlessly, trying to recall memories.

Ssuk ssuk…

Albit looked at me and spoke carefully.

“… Senior?”

“Where does it hurt? Shall I help you? that… Ears, ears… ! No more today! I’ll let you touch me again tomorrow!”

“Just… He doesn’t want skinship… ?”

“No――!!! What are you saying――!!!”

Shaaagh――!!

Lotta scowled and glared at Kara, but Kara paid no attention and spoke to me.

“If you are unwell, please tell me. I will carry you on my back. Even though it looks like this, I am confident in my strength. Of course, it’s not as good as [Pink Spiral], but… ”

“Umm… That’s not it… ☆”

The juniors approached me with worried eyes.

I think it was strange that he suddenly stopped talking and repeated the same action.

They carefully held my bandaged hand and supported me.

‘I can stand on my own… ah… ! ‘I remembered it.’

Maya.

.

And the ether conduction ore I had left behind.

‘Oh, that’s right, I asked Maya to make a weapon for them to use until they use the legendary weapon.’

I shouted, clapping my hands.

“I remembered—☆”

“Yes?”

“Huh?”

“What do you mean?”

“Secret―☆”

“… ”

“… ”

“… ”

As Clara’s erratic behavior continued, the juniors remained silent. But they soon burst into laughter.

“Well, it’s better to see a senior comrade like this.”

“Okay, so don’t get sick~ Senior!!”

“I didn’t know I would miss this kind of behavior.”

Kara and Albit stand on either side and support each other with their arms crossed.

And Lotta gives my back a gentle push with his small hand.

‘Why are they so sincere… ?’

I was somewhat embarrassed by this position, so I tried to rebel against them timidly.

“Hey―☆ I can walk by myself♪”

“Yes, yes.”

“Okay, just walk like this.”

Albit and Kara escort me without even listening.

Lothar said, still pressing my back with his small hand.

“Follow me, senior! Eusss however of of. Walk, stay strong, Clara~”

“… Ssam☆ Ssssededsedds♪Klara―♡”

“Comrade Rota… What on earth is that?”

“What my sister did for me when I was sick.”

“Oh wow.”

Kara almost made an embarrassing remark for a moment, so she hurriedly covered her mouth and stopped herself. And when Albit saw that, he quietly held his breath and chuckled.

So the four of us walked side by side through the noisy streets to the dock.

The place looked like a spacious helipad from a previous life, and a familiar airship was waiting, making a driving sound.