episode_0032

1.

A cafe called Shizuto Wi-Fi, run by Elf and Chelloa.

The interior of the cafe is unique, decorated with various plants like Elf.

The central square is colorless because it is paved with stone, but in contrast, the interior of the cafe is decorated in green.

And because it faces west and has an open structure, the warm colors of the sunset add to the atmosphere in the afternoon, creating even more colorful lighting.

In addition, there is a special effect where the wind spirit’s power is used to constantly tickle the guests spending tea time.

That’s why it was a cafe with a nice atmosphere that I sometimes visited when I felt frustrated with my studies.

I started coming here occasionally, but after 17 years, I became a regular.

But I can no longer visit the store that I have frequented for 17 years and that has deep memories.

“What a disgrace…”

I got fooled by the students.

The tea time that I was forced to participate in under the leadership of Altina’s descendant, Taina, was of course enjoyable.

I enjoyed hearing about Uni’s desserts and I also liked the feeling of the students’ lively energy being transmitted to me.

There is no reason not to be happy when you enjoy a sweet dessert from Cello on such a nice afternoon.

However, the process of setting up that tea time was not pleasant.

‘That damn Celloa kid…’

Of course, there is Cello behind it all.

Elves spend most of their lives in the kingdom of Iphisia.

If it’s obvious, then it’s obvious.

Where else would an elf who reveres nature and wishes to stay by the side of the World Tree Mother go but the Kingdom of Iphisia?

But Cello Ainfre.

I was deeply impressed by the dessert I tasted as a child.

‘Beautiful taste…!’

And he abandoned the path of a promising spirit sorcerer and chose the path of a dessert artisan.

‘He’s not a bad kid.’

As if he felt a sense of kinship with me, an elf living in the same world as me, he keeps clinging to me tenaciously.

Although, the joking is a bit excessive.

“I heard it for nothing. Oh my…”

Today, while preparing for the written competency test, I felt so depressed that my mind was spinning.

Maybe it’s because the topic is shaking my head.

So naturally, I was craving something sweet, and I decided to get some dessert to-go from my regular cafe.

But the sweet smell that filled the cafe stimulated me.

So I was planning on asking for just one eclair to be taken out and eating it while walking… but before I could, Celloa played a prank on me.

“…ughhh.”

That shameful moment will forever remain in my elven memory.

As a new homeroom teacher, meeting my students from outside the classroom for the first time.

Her usual strict, dignified, and serious attitude disappeared, and she became a foolish girl who got into trouble because of her friend’s dangerous pranks.

What happened today will be stored on the pillow for a while.

…

The reason I bought both hands full of dessert is not because I am a big eater.

Even though I’m an elf, it’s natural for me to gain weight, so I’m controlling my diet to some extent.

The one on my left is what I will eat while preparing for the exam.

And… the one on the right hand is for Kai and Yuli who work hard all day.

“Kai? Are you inside?”

You say you’ve been wandering around the forest all day, so I doubt there’s anything inside.

I open the door gently and leave only the dessert box on the table.

Then he takes out a fountain pen from his pocket and leaves a small note on top of the white dessert box.

‘Thank you for your hard work. This is a small thank you.’

Write a brief thank you note.

Since you can tell it’s me just by looking at the handwriting, there’s no need to leave a record of who wrote it.

Finally, cast a simple preservation spell.

I also wanted to explore the forest myself, but since I didn’t have time, I headed straight to the Academy’s faculty building.

…

One of the sweet desserts in the dessert box opened in the professor’s office.

…Eating eclairs with so many stories in them makes it seem like the test questions are being made so well.

It is definitely not some petty grudge like revenge.

Never.

…

When Taina, who had been causing trouble for her, realized that she was a swordsman and could not solve the problem.

“Kkaaang….”

It was past midnight.

That day, the professors who were in the faculty building late into the night felt an eerie feeling as they heard the screams of the graduate student’s ghost.

2.

“Keuu …

Yuli stretched out her legs, screaming in pain.

Until Yuli woke up, I just kept my eyes open and stared at the familiar ceiling.

The reason why no action was taken

It’s Sunday afternoon and the sunset is visible.

The feeling of loss after a long weekend and the news that I have to go to work tomorrow.

And it was my greed to enjoy this tiredness as much as possible.

Staring into the same forest all day with concentration was extremely mentally draining.

‘…How long will I have to do this?’

I shed tears without saying a word.

I was prepared for this, but this constant drain on my mental strength makes me anxious.

While she was lost in such thoughts, Yuli muttered.

It’s like a cry of instinct, not something you thought about and said.

“…I’m hungry.”

“…Me too.”

Kai and Yuli’s thoughts coincided as they lay spread out on the bed.

And almost at the same time, I jumped up.

And reflexively, like Pavlov’s dog, my eyes and nose turned to the dessert box on the table.

“I guess Casselina came and went!?”

Yuli, who woke up earlier than me, said as she turned the dessert box over and over.

And finally, when both Yuri and I saw the logo called Shizuto Wipi.

“”Kiyathoooo!””

Yuli and I opened the dessert box with cheers.

And I devoured the dessert like I was possessed.

The desserts I ate then would be among the top three in my long life.

…

Sugars, such as desserts, are the fastest and most reliable source of energy for humans.

Yuli and I, who had regained our energy in an instant, calmed down a bit and shared the results of our exploration of the Academy Forest.

Results of a 24-hour exploration.

Failed to directly find the figure resembling the former Demon King, with blood on the corner of the mouth for 24 hours.

There is no hiding place for the supposed former Demon King.

However, only footprints of a person other than Srenya were found.

In addition, there is the existence of intentional ‘footprint erasure’.

So, as of now, there is only one most plausible hypothesis.

“There is a suspect among the academy students.”

Perhaps the simplest, yet most complex conclusion.

The person believed to be the Demon King is inside the Academy.

The worst assumption is that he didn’t hide in the forest, but rather in the academy.

‘That is, the Demon King is among the new students.’

The previous hypothesis gained further strength.

The eyewitness account that Casselina relayed raised suspicions that an external demon king suspect had infiltrated the area, but this was ultimately eliminated.

And since the dormitory is run on a single-person per room basis, the suspect is living among those students.

Of course, it is too early to conclude that he is just a person assumed to be the Demon King.

He may not be the Demon King, but… unraveling the story begins with finding a single clue.

“Hmm… Then what should I do from now on?”

Yuli said, drooling.

The situation has become too complicated.

What would be the wisest choice to make in this situation?

In the midst of this deadlock, Yuli spoke up.

“Ah! How about looking for clues in the students’ rooms while you’re cleaning the dorm?”

“…Oh?”

The idea is to take advantage of our job as cleaners and our appearance.

The Academy’s dormitories are very well-equipped and require a lot of maintenance.

This means that not only the hallways and lobbies, but also the students’ rooms must be cleaned like a hotel to maintain the facilities.

This is your chance to legally investigate the students of the Academy!

“Of course, it’s not real cleaning, it’s just pretending to be a cleaner and going in and out of the room. Then, even if there are a lot of students, wouldn’t it be possible to check everything in a day?”

“Let’s do it right now.”

…

So a day passed and it was Monday.

Yuli and I, obviously dressed in janitor uniforms, entered the dormitory.

“…Where are you going?”

“Oops.”

Of course, I went to the boys’ dorm and Yuli went to the girls’ dorm.

Men are not allowed to enter the girls’ dormitory.

The same goes for cleaners.

3.

Kai, you little bastard.

Where are you going to go to enter the girls’ dormitory?

‘…It might have been a mistake.’

Anyway, the cleaning ladies are busy taking out the blankets and emptying the trash.

He is a wonderful person who helps students with their lives while they are focusing on their studies at the academy.

I guess I’m a grateful person to them too.

…unofficially though.

First of all, the cleaning tools, that is, I usually hold a broom, but I am holding a duster and detergent in my hands.

Hmm, it feels new.

In that peaceful manner, they set out to find traces of the suspect.

…

Come to think of it, that’s one of the strangest things.

…What are the traces of the Demon King suspect?

All we know from the beginning is a fragmentary image of the Demon King and the suspect, covered in blood.

And when you faced the Demon King, did you even tell him anything about him?

Kaina, you know something, I’m a layman when it comes to the Demon King?

Well, all of this isn’t useless though!

A common thing found in children’s rooms are notebooks and textbooks filled with detailed handwriting!

That is, after investigating, I was able to find out that he was preparing for some kind of test!

…

‘I was more useless than I thought…!’

I came to the realization that

Unfortunately, it takes humans a long time to admit that they are wrong.

So when I had this thought, the bell for 7th period had already rung.

That’s after blowing away the whole day.

“What on earth have I done…”

I said that I sometimes come up with good ideas.

Oh my gosh…

Yuli, who had been feeling exhausted for no reason, came out of the dormitory.