Chapter 152

Chapter 152

The Heroine of the 1st Playthrough Remembers My Training.

Episode 152: Feeding The Baby (1).

“…I lost.”

As Jade declared his defeat, I wiped the sweat trickling down my forehead.

“Ugh!! That was really close..!! Honestly, I almost won, you know. Right, Yujin?”

Jade clenched his fist in frustration as he spoke.

He was one of the few students from Class 1 who had climbed this far with pure talent, not because he was a noble or from a wealthy family, which seemed to fuel his competitive spirit.

‘But that’s that…’

The winner’s rightful privilege.

The loser’s humiliation was unbearable.

“…No way? I just overwhelmingly won.”

“What nonsense! If I had just dug a little deeper at the end, I would’ve won!!”

When Jade got heated, I scoffed at him in a way that seemed mocking.

“Yeah, no. I calculated everything up to that point and showed a gap on purpose.”

“Wow!… Wow! That’s ridiculous. Hey! Let’s go again!”

“Nah. You’re so weak.”

“Aaaargh! This is really frustrating!! That was just practice, let’s go again!!”

“Nope, I don’t spar with someone whose win rate is 0%.”

“You’ve only sparred with me once!!”

I did tease him, but Jade was right.

‘It was really close.’

If Jade had taken just half a step more during that final strike, the positions of the winner and loser would have been reversed.

I looked up at Professor Amy who was floating in the air.

‘She looks like she would go crying to her mom if you flicked her forehead… but she’s quite capable.’

I wasn’t just talking about this spar.

On the first day, when Amy let the students form their own teams, it wasn’t just about the abilities listed on their report cards; she might have been trying to assess the students’ skills firsthand…

She was matching me with opponents where if I did well, I’d win, and if I didn’t, I’d lose.

“The third sparring ring has ended its match…! Please come down quickly if you’re done…! Urgh! Stop fooling around on the fifth sparring ring…!”

It seemed that her constant self-proclamation as an elite wasn’t just empty boasting.

“Oh no!! Th…that’s… dangerous…!”

At that moment, Professor Amy’s eyes widened, and she stretched out both arms urgently.

The moment Professor Amy used her ‘Spirit Command’, the spells flying towards each other stopped dead.

“…How many times do I have to tell you to take it easy…!”

In an instant, Professor Amy flew to the second sparring ring, her hands on her hips, scolding Lucia and Liana.

“…I’m sorry. Professor.”

“…Sorry~♪ Got a bit too excited?”

“Liana, don’t laugh…! I’m scolding you right now…! What if someone gets seriously hurt because of this…!”

Professor Amy, in her anger, looked like the model teacher who genuinely cared for her students.

“Looks like I’ll have to write another reflection report…!”

If she hadn’t said that, that was.

“I’m so sick of writing reflection reports…! Last week I wrote five just for talking in the library…! If it weren’t for that, I could have caught the culprit who overturned the books…!”

“Why were you talking in the library, Amy♪”

When Liana spoke with a bright smile, Amy stamped her foot and said,

“Tsk..! And don’t call me by my name…! I won’t forgive you this time…! Both of you write five self-reflection reports as punishment…!”

“…Understood…”

As Lucia tried to bow her head lightly, Liana stepped forward and said,

“Ah~. But Amy, did you hear about the new cake coming out from Le Blanc? It’s supposed to be amazing.”

“…Le…Le Blanc, you mean that ultra-luxurious cake shop in the capital…!”

Amy’s ears perked up at Liana’s words.

“Yeah, that Le Blanc. Their new cake is supposed to be released next week, but it just arrived at Carnea today♪”

“…How…how did you get that…! Le Blanc doesn’t even do takeout sales…!”

With Amy’s mouth agape in disbelief, Liana brushed back her golden hair and said,

“…Power is quite convenient, isn’t it?”

“…Th…that’s so envious…no, evil..! ..This is an abuse of power…!”

“Oh… really? Well, I was going to share it with Amy after class, but if it’s an abuse of power, then Amy won’t eat it…”

“On second thought, that’s a legitimate right of the royal family…! So, you should share the cake with me…!”

Professor Amy changed her stance faster than flipping her palm over.

“Umm~~ Shall I do that then?”

“Of course, that’s what you should do…!”

As Liana dragged out the conversation, Professor Amy nodded her head so vigorously that her twin tails flew around.

“No, on second thought, it won’t do. My hand will be too sore from writing reflection reports to enjoy cake later.”

“…Ugh…! That’s so evil…! Holding cake hostage like that is too wicked…!”

“Hehe…♪ So, Amy, what will you do?”

Despite knowing Liana was teasing her, Amy couldn’t resist the temptation of the cake and said with her eyes squeezed shut,

“…If you share the cake, I’ll forgive the reflection reports just this once…!”

Having secured a rematch with Jade by treating him to lunch, I found myself walking through a seldom-used open space.

I chose this open area instead of Carnea’s many walking paths not just for a simple stroll, but to receive the regular report from Melpissa.

‘…Maybe I’ll visit Nurse Maman this evening.’

The condition of the Saintess being like that was largely due to Nurse Mama’s responsibility.

Even if it wasn’t intentional, shouldn’t there be consequences for mistakes?

‘I should have a cup of Nurse Mama’s milk tea and leave a review.’

I can already picture Nurse Mama’s face, teary-eyed, begging me to stop.

‘…No, rather than that, maybe I should make her milk tea and have her give her opinion on it?’

While I was seriously contemplating Nurse Mama’s punishment, Melpissa, who had appeared out of nowhere, cleared her throat and called out to me.

“Ahem.. Young Master.”

As always, Melpissa was wrapped up in black clothing.

However, today she wore a skirt instead of her usual pants.

“…”

Expressionless Melpissa adjusted her skirt, glancing at me as if she wanted me to notice her changed appearance, but it wouldn’t be fun to point it out immediately.

“…Melpissa.”

“Yes, Young Master.”

“Was there anything unusual with the princess?”

Acting as if I hadn’t noticed her at all, I cut straight to the chase, and Melpissa responded with a slightly subdued voice.

“…No.”

“Really, nothing at all?”

“..Yes, if I had to say, the only notable thing is that she has been building stronger relationships with the lower nobility and commoners recently.”

Melpissa said it as if it was nothing, but hearing this, I couldn’t help but harden my expression.

‘…Is Liana starting to prepare?’

Though the strategy set against the ‘Revived Corruption’ hasn’t even begun, it might seem too early to be wary of Liana, but…

Even with extensive preparation, one can never be sure of victory against Liana Rumenhark.

“…Melpissa, from now on, don’t miss out on reporting such information.”

“I…I apologize! I didn’t think it was significant information since she doesn’t usually care about social rank!”

Thud─

With her response, without giving me a chance to stop her, Melpissa slammed her forehead onto the marble floor.

“…Melpissa. There’s no need to go that far, please get up.”

“N-no! Someone like me, a branch family member, deserves this kind of position!”

“Does it bother you if I do the same then?”

The moment I started to bend my knees, Melpissa quickly stood up.

“Oh, no! I’ve been rude! Please forgive me!”

“It would be easier if you listened the first time I spoke. Come here, I’ll give you a reward.”

“Ye…yes…Understood!”

I beckoned with my finger, and Melpissa cautiously approached.

“…Before giving you the reward, remember the emergency report situation?”

I grabbed Melpissa’s smooth chin and said.

“Yes, yes! If Lady Liana tries to send me away to a distant place, I’ll definitely tell you first.”

“Well done. When that time comes, make finding me your top priority.”

“Yes! I’ll keep it in mind!”

“Good. Now, close your eyes.”

“…Yes…Young Master.”

Melpissa slowly closed her eyes and lifted her chin.

Kiss─

At the moment our lips touched, Melpissa tried to open her mouth and extend her tongue as I had taught her, but…

‘Not yet.’

I stepped back, ending it with a light kiss.

“…Ah.”

Melpissa touched her lips, unable to bear the sense of loss.

“Well, you’ve worked hard. Let’s meet for the next regular report.”

Seeing this, I turned my back and slowly walked forward.

‘It’ll take about 5 seconds, I guess?’

…And exactly as I predicted, after 5 seconds, Melpissa called out to me with a trembling voice.

“…Yo…Young Master…!”

“Yes, Melpissa. What is it?”

“Th…that…”

She called me out, but Melpissa, seemingly shocked at the fact that she, a branch family member, had called out to the direct line of the main family, froze in place.

“…If there’s nothing else to say, I’ll be going.”

The moment I turned my back again, Melpissa shouted loudly.

“Ah, the baby feeding practice…!!”

Turning around, I saw Melpissa, whose face was flushed red despite her expressionless face, stuttering to continue.

“…I…for someone like me from the branch family to properly feed the young master…I…I think I’ll need a lot more practice with baby feeding…!”