episode_0013

1.

Yuni couldn’t close her mouth without realizing it.

“Wow… That’s amazing…”

It is a great thing to hear the adventures of a great hero right in front of you, and from the mouths of the people involved.

Don’t heroic tales stop crying children and make deaf old people prick up their ears?

It is like hearing a tale of such great heroism.

‘I’m so touched that one of the main characters in the heroic tales I heard as a child is right in front of me…’

I was even more moved because I grew up always hearing stories about the warrior party when I was sick and had to stay at home.

Isn’t this a situation where you meet the main character in a novel in person?

“Well, then I have to ask something…”

…but as if my mind had gone blank, no questions came to mind.

Yuni, who has purple hair and eyes as light as violets.

I raised my arm with the complacent attitude of thinking I should ask a question.

But the arm was so thin and sickly that it naturally did not attract attention.

It was clearly visible to one person with excellent eyesight who had the spirit eye.

“…Yes. That student raised his hand a little faster. You may ask questions.”

“…That, uh….I….”

Ah, nothing will change if you keep putting it off by saying, “I’ll do it tomorrow.”

That is, even if you put off thinking about a question, the question doesn’t just pop into your head or anything like that.

This is what’s going on in Yuni’s head right now.

The eyes of those around me are sharp.

Are you watching what he says when you get such a good opportunity?

Ugh…!

I’m getting more nervous…!

“Hey, Yong…Who among the Yong party members do you like the most…Yo…?”

I feel like I’ve asked the dumbest question in the world.

“…What kind of question is that?”

“Isn’t that rude…?”

“But aren’t you curious?”

I hear whispers around me, as if scolding me.

‘Ugh… this idiot…’

While looking at the child, he asked a question as divisive as ‘Do you like mommy or daddy?’ to a member of the warrior party!

As I hung my head helplessly in guilt and embarrassment, Professor Casselina sighed and opened her mouth.

“… Phew, I was lucky enough to get into the proud warrior party. ”

Hey, are you okay…?

The children who had been chattering around also focused their attention on Teacher Casselina as soon as the story started.

“Everyone was given an important role in the warrior party, and because everyone worked together, we were able to leave a faint mark on history as the warrior party.”

When I got the impression that the introduction was too long and the story would be long, Professor Casselina immediately gave the conclusion.

“Everyone is a precious warrior party member…but as my close friend…”

Everyone is looking at the teacher’s mouth.

No gossip magazine had ever reported on the internal affairs of the Warrior Party.

Just as everyone hopes for a happy ending after the novel ends, everyone has been hoping for an epilogue.

The sequel is now being revealed.

“…I think Altina was the most impressive.”

“Ohhh…!”

“With Altina…?”

“It’s quite unexpected… It’s amazing…”

There’s a commotion going on around here.

Maybe it’s because most people didn’t expect the answer.

But amidst all that commotion, Yuni saw.

I saw a somewhat lonely look on Teacher Casselina’s face.

He was quite quiet before speaking, and it didn’t seem like he was only recalling happy memories.

‘…Is it my imagination that it looks hazy?’

-Ding~ Ding~ Ding~

The elegant bell that filled the academy rang three times.

“The first period is over. As your homeroom teacher, I promise to do my best to guide you. I will end this period. You may go to your respective subjects and appropriate classrooms.”

After a brief closing remark, everyone left the classroom with a lingering look on their face.

I also left the classroom without being able to completely calm down the red aura that had risen above my especially transparent skin.

‘Well, it was a good question…’

Trying to console myself in my own way.

But objectively speaking, it was a very embarrassing question.

2.

Luckily, I’m in the same class as Taina!

Same class, same subject!

Hehehe!

As soon as she thought that, Taina ran out alone.

“Huh? Taina? We have an outdoor class so we have to go outside. Where are we going?”

“Wait a minute, I have to stop by somewhere!”

As soon as I left the classroom, Taina pricked up her ears and turned away from me.

Class is about to start. Where are you going in such a hurry?

Taina headed towards the magic hall without looking around.

And then he suddenly grabbed a girl coming out of a classroom.

Taina asked the purple-haired girl with sparkling, sharp eyes.

“Your homeroom teacher… is it Ms. Casselina?”

A girl with pale, white skin, in contrast to the healthy-looking Taina, who was a member of the swordsmanship club, answered.

Oh, why does it look like I’m being intimidated by the nobles…?

“Uh, yeah. She’s our homeroom teacher…”

“Ah, as expected. Thank you!”

Taina simply asked what my business was and waved her hand, ending with a brief thank you.

I couldn’t understand why Taina, who was usually very polite, had such an impolite attitude.

“Sorry! I’ll apologize when we meet later!”

“Oh, no! It’s okay!”

As I followed Taina, I left a few apples for the child.

The child seemed a little surprised and answered with a stutter.

I wondered what was going on, so I followed Taina into the classroom where class had just ended.

“I, Miss Casselina…!”

I peeked my head over Taina’s shoulder and saw Taina’s face, as if in shock, and beyond that, Ms. Casselina holding a file.

He couldn’t hide his bewildered expression.

“…Shuke? …Ah. Excuse me. What brings you here, student?”

“I have a question for you….!”

Huh.

suddenly?

I was rather embarrassed by Taina’s appearance, which even looked tragic.

And what is Shuke?

Did the teacher and Taina know each other?

While I was looking at her with a puzzled expression, unable to hide my surprise, Taina finally brought up the main point.

“Altina, did you value martial arts or intellect?”

What are you talking about…?

So, did Altina use her head or her body?

Do you want to know about either of those two?

When you are bewildered by a question that is a bit absurd and whose intention is unclear.

uh?

Teacher Casselina’s expression is serious.

It’s an unpleasant expression, as if one has been hit with a deadly punch, as if one has been pricked by a painful thorn.

The teacher’s expression began to harden, and his original dignity and cold expression mixed together to give off an intimidating feeling.

That feeling of oppression was being transmitted to me, who was standing behind for no reason…!

“Ta, Taina. I think this is a rude question…. Please don’t do that….”

Behind the fox who shouts confidently in front, a pitiful and worried expression appears.

Anyone can tell that this is not an ordinary atmosphere.

If you look at the reaction of Ms. Casselina, who frowns and continues to hesitate to answer.

But Taina did not back down.

I looked at Teacher Casselina again, worried that she might be offended by that attitude…

uh?

what.

He had a calm expression on his face, as if he was intentionally suppressing his emotions.

So much so that no disturbance can be felt.

While I was unable to adjust to the surprising change in expression and atmosphere, Ms. Casselina opened her mouth.

“In my opinion, Altina…was closer to a warrior.”

One short sentence.

I think Taina answered a question by saying, ‘He uses his strength better.’

But who is Altina?

This time I looked at Taina.

huh?

This time, it seems like Taina is more embarrassed.

It feels even stranger because she has never shown sudden emotional changes.

“Why…? It’s a little different from what I heard?”

After answering, Taina, who was flustered, took out a leather notebook from her bosom.

It looks very worn out at first glance… Is it a valuable item?

As she was about to start looking through her leather notebook after my brief reflection, Ms. Casselina confirmed my opinion.

“That’s what I heard from the story.”

If you’re the person involved, there’s nothing you can do.

After finishing her answer, Ms. Casselina passed by us and passed through the gap in the classroom door.

Looking at you heading towards the main building of the academy, I think you might be going to the professor’s building.

I turned my head back to Taina and tried to question the situation.

“Good…! I should train hard like Altina!”

The expression of bewilderment was nowhere to be found, but instead, he looked extremely passionate.

… many questions came to mind, but I decided to ignore them.

You should think of it as a personal matter.

“Tina?”

“Huh? Oh, sorry Ignes. I was so surprised when I heard that Lady Casselina was here that I was flustered. ”

“No, but how did you know that Professor Casselina was here…”

When you ask a question about an essential question.

“A fox must have good ears.”

It was Taina who tried to cover up the question with a coquettish smile.

Something was very ambiguous…

3.

I didn’t originally plan on doing this.

As I walked towards the professor’s office, I lost consciousness to the point where I forgot I was even walking.

“Sigh…….”

A deep sigh came out, as if squeezing my lungs.

There were all sorts of questions asked during the Q&A session, but it was okay.

Most students wanted a little more of what was publicly known, but no one recalled the detailed inside story.

However, the student who asked the question at the end was the most surprising.

‘I think Altina… was closer to a warrior.’

I was too reckless.

I didn’t plan on bringing up this story, but… maybe it’s because the person asking the question is a Shukeros person.

Casselina thought that from now on, she should fill the class with lessons and not have any Q&A sessions.

“…….Kai.”

As I was passing the main building of the academy, I saw Kai through the large windows of the main building.

I thought lightly, “We’ve been close but we haven’t been able to talk to each other,” and tried to ignore it.

But for some reason my footsteps were heading outwards.