episode_0013

-gulp.

Rodels, a third-year student and member of Cradle’s sword club.

He was waiting for someone with a very nervous face.

After a while. The foot in front of you is lowered with a sigh.

At the same time, an armed maid sits next to him.

“Hwang… !”

I tried to say hello out of habit, but I could barely hold it in.

I keep making the same mistakes over and over again. Even though I know that the person in front of me hates this.

She does not think of herself as a noble person, but as a warrior with a sense of duty.

“Senior.”

“It’s been a while. Rodells junior. So, did you have a good vacation?”

“Yes. Senior.”

For a while, we exchanged stories that we would normally share.

How are the Marquis and his wife? What about the sister who got married last time?

Students from the same cradle, the same swordsmanship club. And even wielding the same sword.

It was an opportunity for Rodels to become somewhat familiar with the woman in front of him.

“Yes. You must be busy at the beginning of the semester, so why did you come to see me?”

So. I was able to make such a ridiculous request at least once.

“Senior. Could you please help the swordsmanship club?”

“Hmm.”

“I am absolutely not trying to take advantage of my senior’s authority or patronage. As a swordsmanship club. As a person with special abilities from the cradle. It is asking for support from a powerful ally.”

Although she was born with noble blood, she does not highlight it herself.

Rather, he awakens his abilities and considers his duties as a capable person more important.

“Please. Seniors. Please, please, for the sake of the swordsmanship club!”

“It’s harsh. Please lower your voice.”

Rodels trembled as the maid standing next to him frowned slightly.

“Quit. Could it be that my junior wanted to be rude? And this is not the imperial palace, but the cradle.”

“I apologize.”

“So. Could you elaborate a little more? He suddenly came to me like this and even asked me a favor. It’s something related to the club. Looks like you’re getting a little interested.”

“That’s… .”

Rodels, who was about to respond reflexively, bites his lip. I felt embarrassed.

He is a high-ranking nobleman. He is a student of the cradle and a future imperial power.

But doesn’t this look like a child who got hit somewhere and wants to be scolded?

“Don’t be shy. Rodels.”

Did he even understand his intentions? The female student beyond my feet smiles.

“This is a sword club affair. And I am a member of the swordsmanship club. Of course, you have the right and reason to intervene.”

“Ah… .”

Rodells, who sighed, carefully told us what happened yesterday.

Without the slightest exaggeration or understatement. As calmly as possible. But sincerely.

“… He’s that much of a junior.”

“Yes. Seniors. To be honest, even if everyone in the club had rushed in, I think the winner would have been decided in 10 seconds.”

Rodels’ Cradle’s grades are in the top tier. Not just in theory, but also in training.

If he works a little harder, he could easily reach the top three of his grade.

But Rodels reacts like that. Expecting defeat. No, I’m sure.

That greatly aroused the curiosity of the woman beyond her feet.

How strong is it? Is it because he is such an overwhelming freshman?

“I see.”

A smile is drawn on the lips. A strange heat forms in my heart.

“Just go there. Junior. And wait.”

“Yes, senior.”

There is no definite answer. Will he really take charge of the friendly game or not?

However, Rodels did not want to hear the answer.

I just said I understand. Additionally, he just said he was truly sorry and stepped down.

“That’s unexpected. That junior is not the person to ask for help like this.”

The maid bows her head at the words of the woman over her feet who are laughing.

“I thought it was somehow related to the Marquis family.”

“No way. If junior Rodells had only reached that level, would you call me your junior?”

“That’s right too.”

The maid’s answer was full of strong trust.

“Is this the end for the person you meet today? From what I heard, there was one more person.”

“That’s it. Actually, the student council president requested a meeting a little while ago.”

“Neferti junior was one of them, right? But, what happened all of a sudden?”

The feet clear and a pure white woman appears beyond them.

From head to toe. It literally looks like it was sculpted out of light.

“You can’t greet the student council president like this in a place like this. I need to prepare some space.”

“I will follow you.”

*

In the cradle, the student council has great power.

The students here are not just students. They are all capable people with special abilities.

Afterwards close the gate and fight the monsters. These are the most important forces of the empire.

Therefore, the student council, which is the center of the students, naturally has a large say.

The student council president, the leader of the student council, becomes the center of the students at the cradle, regardless of their status.

Even those who are about to graduate. Even teachers cannot abuse the student council president.

“… .”

Although Neferti is the student council president of a certain position. I can’t help but be nervous now.

The person you meet must be so amazing. Isn’t he even the commander of the detachment?

“Did you wait? Student council president?”

When I finally hear a woman’s soft voice behind me, I stand up.

Then, he bows very politely and shows courtesy.

“Student Council President Neferti is meeting you.”

“There is no need for that. Can you please treat me more comfortably?”

Hehehe. The silver woman smiles and offers you a seat.

Neferti sat down on the chair again. No, I tried to sit down.

“Keruk!”

What’s wrong again? The student council president who beats his butt instead of sitting down.

Looking at her, the woman just burst out laughing.

“Some Wind-type people maintain perfect balance through this ability. Is the student council president still not possible?”

When Neferti finally sat upright. The woman asks such a playful question.

“Ah. That’s because no matter how hard you try, you can’t stop falling.”

“It’s fascinating. Now, listen. This is a new tea, and it smells really good.”

Indeed, these are not empty words. This is my first time drinking such fragrant tea.

Just one sip feels like my heart is refreshed and my head is clear.

“How is student council work?”

“It’s just the beginning, but it’s worth it. It’s fun.”

“Good. As long as we have passion and interest, we humans can accomplish anything.”

It would be great if a sense of duty was added to it. Neferti nodded at those words.

Those words felt like something she wanted to say to all people with special abilities.

“But. Why did the student council president, who was busy with other things, come to visit this senior? Is it because of the dispatch work? Or is there any change in the 4th grade schedule?”

“It’s not like that.”

Umm. Neferti paused for a moment and opened her mouth again as if she had made up her mind.

“Senior.”

“Yes. Student Council President.”

“Really, that club friendly competition. Are you thinking of participating?”

“That’s straightforward. He doesn’t look like the usual student council president.”

The woman who was tapping the teacup looks at Neferti blankly.

“I was originally thinking about it. It’s not just anyone else, but the student council president, so it’s even more interesting.”

What is the opinion of the student council president? This senior will listen.

Neferti thought about those words for a moment and spoke carefully.

“You don’t come forward. I think it might be a little better.”

“Really?”

“Well, I’m not doubting your skills. It’s been a long time since I came here, and out of all the juniors I’ve ever seen, they’re the best prospects. It already seems a little plausible that it will break.”

Then, an even deeper curiosity appeared in the silver woman’s eyes.

Student council president. That Neferti. A rare genius who first suggested the possibility that wind-type abilities, which had been confined to a supporting role, could be used in battle.

I am asking you to please not break my junior’s confidence.

“… That, student council president.”

“Yes.”

“If you put it that way. In fact, it makes me want to step forward more.”

“Ugh! Come on, senior!”

Neferti, embarrassed, raises her voice as if she is a little embarrassed.

But he soon realizes his mistake and offers an apology.

“I’m sorry. Seniors. I was so excited-”

“No. student president. Rather, I feel sorry. I’m begging you, but I can’t listen to you.”

“… .”

“I am the princess of the empire. At the same time, he is a talented person and a student of the cradle. If there is an outstanding junior, I would like to meet him and bump into him again. Because that great junior is the future pillar that will support this empire.”

And both together. I also want to see what the prospects are like these days, just like they were three years ago.

*

In the end, the student council president leaves empty-handed. I look at my junior, whom I cherish very much.

“Charge.”

A beautiful woman with impressive silver waterfall-like hair slowly turns her head.

“Are you really willing to comply?”

“Is there anything you can’t do?”

“There is nothing that cannot be done. but… .”

“I was hardly active. Still, I am a member of the swordsmanship club. The club asked for a favor, but they flatly refused. Both as a club member and as a senior. Isn’t that impossible?”

As she asked with a beautiful smile, the escort maid fell back with a sigh.

“than. I’m really looking forward to it.”

The juniors in the swordsmanship club are quite talented.

A student who immediately drove them to the abyss of defeat. Even if you are a freshman.

Even the student council president came and openly mentioned that he was the best prospect.

By far the most talented student among the students. A genius who has never missed the top spot even once.

The best disciple of Shabelle, the most talented person Yoram has produced. Imperial Third Princess, Luciel Margretel.

She drew a line around her mouth as she thought about the friendly club match that would be held tomorrow.