Episode 85

“Sit here.”

“Yes.”

The spacious carriage of the imperial family.

I thought it was fortunate to point to the seat next to me a little further away.

“lie down.”

Even though I had suffered so much, I felt intuition that the way I was going would not be comfortable.

“If you tell me to lie down.”

“I mean put your head here.”

She tapped her thighs and said, aside from the fact that she was a princess, it was a narrow space that was not very comfortable for her to lay her head on.

Are you not Neil?

“My head isn’t that light, Your Highness haaa withaaa withaaa with with with with with.

“You talk a lot.”

Eventually, the side of my hair was pulled and I was forced to lay my head down. In a disrespectful comparison, Nayel is still better.

“More, cover!”

Then they covered my face with something like a towel, so I couldn’t see. It’s embarrassing when you actually do it.

“Will this be my wish?”

“It can’t be. This is basic courtesy. I just look down from above every day. Rocks need to know the subject. I’m on top.”

“This is a wise statement. But your legs are floating too much.”

“Go, it’s because it’s itchy.”

There was no dignity at all, so I straightened up and lay down more comfortably.

It is said that something slightly touched the ends of the hair. Soon, with the sound of taking a deep breath, the child’s hand covered my head.

“Are you sick?”

“It was just normal.”

“Wasn’t it difficult?”

“It’s what you do every time.”

“Wasn’t it painful?”

“I am fine now. I might do something like sleep talking again.”

“Then I will wake you up. Who sleeps with a handkerchief in their mouth. dirty.”

“I thought you wouldn’t get caught.”

The hand that was stroking her hair brushed her forehead.

“Why the Rocks aren’t perfect.”

“No one is perfect.”

“Even magic is about 8 stars. Or should I have good stamina like Frid? When you look at it, he’s not as smart as Naiel, and he’s not as meticulous as Baeller. What is it. I want you to do well at least one!”

At least the magic that was ahead of him would have fallen behind Ai-nim now.

I have confidence in my face. I couldn’t even say what I meant to say as a joke.

“… … Everything, you have to worry, you know.”

Sniffles mingled between the words. Something dripped onto the towel covering my face and got wet.

“Why are you crying again? You know it’s already the fourth, right?”

“Hehe, five times… … .”

In the meantime, correct it.

what. why five times? Once in Areas, twice in training, three times in barriers, four times now.

“Well, that’s bad.”

“Did you?”

“Magic, I couldn’t make it.”

He burned down the annex given to him by Aindarok, became impatient and got angry at the attendant, and eventually failed to make magic.

cried alone

“I didn’t do it. It’s made by Rocks. I couldn’t have done it without Hira. Even without Neil. Whoops!”

“Iknow, right. I am a fool for believing in you. It almost got into trouble.”

“Aww!”

“still. Ouch.”

sick. I just punched him for not seeing this guy, but he got hit in the nose.

Maybe, you don’t have to be that kind of person.

“It was just there. all.”

It wasn’t planned, but it wasn’t entirely accidental either. Except for the laser I drew because I was bored at the beginning of the semester.

Hira felt guilty about what happened at Credia and tried to help me, practicing magic without stopping.

Even after Nael came to Summer Turge, the reason why he followed the mobilization order was purely because of my recommendation to make a radar.

What are all the main characters?

Hera is one line in the script, and Nael doesn’t even appear. It was those guys who saved me.

“There will be in the future. I won’t leave everything to Her Highness.”

I wished for too much.

Kanin died because I couldn’t even go as planned, so I wonder if the child could have done it perfectly.

As a result, it reminds me of the goal I set for the first time.

Let’s make friends.

more.

“… … Pina, Rocks.”

“Your Highness hit me.”

As I was beating it, the towel flowed down. For some reason, my nose was damp.

I wondered how painful it would be to hit it with that little fist, but it’s surprisingly spicy.

“So, what is your wish?”

I asked while Ainim wiped his nosebleed with a handkerchief. I haven’t heard the most important thing yet.

I deliberately lowered it to eye level and wished for something. I closed my eyes and waited for an answer.

Something darkened around me.

“do not die.”

Her blonde hair, like a veil, blocked the sunlight pouring in from outside the carriage.

I nodded my head quietly, and the child smiled brightly.

“I can’t believe it.”

“I’m… … .”

I couldn’t speak.

Ai-nim, who raised my head with both hands, suddenly bent down and kissed me.

The flowing hair tickled the cheeks and the nape of the neck.

It didn’t fall for a long time, and it wasn’t until the air trapped in the hair was warmed by exhalation that Ai raised her head.

“Pha.”

I stood up and reflexively covered my mouth. What did you do.

Even after committing it, Ai-sama looked out the window as if she was embarrassed, and did not speak to each other for several minutes.

“Ah, Obama told me to do this.”

“… … You taught me scary things.”

“Then it will come over.”

The child who took a sneak peek.

“It came over, huh?”

“no.”

“Ha, shall we do it one more time?”

“… … no.”

I had to make a hard excuse.

If you’re going to inherit the throne, you can’t get married anyway. I’m the only one who will inherit Aindarlock, so even Daryl’s son-in-law can’t go.

Fortunately, on the way back, the awkwardness was quickly resolved and I left the concave.

“Do you like older people?”

“that… … .”

“I hate you.”

As a punishment for being late in answering a surprise question, Ai-nim did not speak for 10 minutes.

That’s it, and it must have been that his concentration has declined since he was exposed to the magic core.

I lost 18 out of 20 games.

* * *

The correction was quiet.

It took quite a while to return, so the students who rode the carriage suffered from fatigue, and realized how soft the beds in the tower were.

Therefore, I was in pretty good condition as I was in the imperial carriage the whole time.

“A progress report? As soon as the Rockstrin student came back… … .”

When I went to the secretary’s office, I was able to meet Professor Catrena who was very emaciated. It seemed that he had just heard the news about the barrier.

“It is because I have a lot of responsibility. Monsters may have invaded the area where replenishment was not needed.”

“You don’t have to worry. It never happened.”

[Progress report]

I received the papers Katrina gave me.

It was a battle situation delivered from Mashu and Enpirian, and it was about repelling the marine monster without much damage.

This in itself was not surprising. It was because all the power that should have been distributed through the barriers was diverted overseas.

We reduced the burden of out-of-reach overseas risks and shouldered the risks of barriers. The result was a success.

It wasn’t exactly what I wanted, but Riden also took less damage. It was said that the situation occurred while preparing for an all-out war against Rongrute, securing supplies and gathering troops for a long time, so the response was quick.

“More than that, Meiji Kanin’s work… … .”

“It is all true.”

“ha.”

“The funeral will be held in two days.”

Rumors spread quickly.

Kanin’s vacancy is huge not only for students but also for professors.

He is a person who is bound to be influenced, no matter how big or small. Among the professors, there were many who grew up listening to the story of the wizard Kanin Artain since childhood.

“You seem to have a much harder time with the professor than I do.”

“Oh, this is a different matter than that. I don’t really feel it, but to be honest, I don’t have time to be sad.”

Kathrena laughed bitterly and tapped the stack of papers in her hand.

“What is it?”

“It looks like we need to build another tower, but with all the money and limited time and manpower… … .”

“Are you building another tower?”

It was a strange sound while listening. Kathrena touched the side of her head and said.

“The Rockstrin student must have not heard. Areas is destroyed.”

“It was only a matter of time.”

“It is said that marine monsters have invaded the capital. Most of them must have been low-level monsters. It’s funny.”

If I had prepared for it by concentrating my power, I could have stopped it.

There were no servants to follow the king’s order, and they were pushed to the capital after wandering around different territories, not the coastline.

“The imperial family brought in refugees from there. What if you brought 30,000 people? There were a lot of people who were good at magic among them.”

“Apart from getting her admitted to Somerset, to the point where we have to build another tower?”

“That’s right.”

I expected it, but my expectations weren’t that great. There must be dozens at most.

People who are good at magic are basically one in hundreds.

Most of them would already be a powerful family in Areas, so they thought that there was a high chance they would remain in the academy of Areas or some cities that were still in good standing rather than becoming refugees.

“It sounds like 300 people.”

… … what? three hundred?

“Are 300 out of 30,000 talented in magic? Does that make sense?”

“I thought I might have made a mistake. I asked if there were 30 people, and they said 300 people. Areas was not even conducting such a basic investigation.”

“How amazing.”

In order to enroll 300 more students in addition to the number of people who were originally scheduled to enroll, that’s why one more tower is needed.

From a chair to bring to the classroom to food to supply to the restaurant.

Especially since it is a thermostat that uses high-quality materials, the work is not simple. I expressed my deepest condolences to Professor Katrina.

that is great.

Even if it’s not enough to drastically change the war situation, 300 people will be of considerable help. It’s because of Broman.

“I don’t know if I had at least a basic education. All 300 people say they don’t even know what magic is. What should I teach you? … .”

“Wait a minute, Professor.”

“yes?”

Even as I put the papers back on the bookshelf, I hurriedly asked back.

“So you mean no education at all? Are there only qualities?”

“Yes? In Areas, even a theory book is precious, so it’s hidden. So it must have been that way.”

Oh my gosh.

It wasn’t just 300 people.

“Whew. I’m sorry for complaining. It’ll work out somehow, whatever. It’s not like I’ve suffered for a day or two.”

I abruptly put my face in front of Katrena who sighed briefly.

“professor.”

“Please speak.”

“Could I discuss the curriculum directly with the dean? right now.”

“Are you a rockstar student? If you do, I’ll do more of my work, but… … .”

“please.”

“Yes, yes. I see.”

Embarrassed by my sincere request, Katrina got up and headed towards the dean’s office. Coincidentally, there was a whirlwind.

I had just returned from the barrier, so after hearing the results, Wirain greeted me with a happy face.

“Good job—”

“Refugees need to be taught in a different way, Dean.”

“… … Hmm.”

One o’clock is urgent. There is no time to be praised or received.

As I was stomping my feet, Wirain burst into laughter.

“I was going to ask you, but I’m glad you came to see me on your own.”

“Did you know?”

“I just didn’t expect to start looking for things as soon as I returned.”

If you know, tell me soon.

Wirain held out the badge that was lying on the desk as if it had been prepared in advance. It was an honorary professor badge that I returned before leaving for Aindarok.

“It would be tough alone.”

“There are at least three more people like me who can teach.”

“Has it grown that much already?”

Wirain, who opened the drawer, took out something and gladly held it out. It was a seal.

“I won’t get involved in teaching new students.”

“thank you.”

“However, you should consider that not everyone is as hard on themselves as you are.”

“sure.”

I walked out of the dean’s office with my head lowered. I tried to take a break, but I just can’t.

‘This will happen?’

Optimal conditions for learning the theory of imagination.

Even if you have a talent for magic, you must have never learned magic. I just knew it would be a story that didn’t fit.

My heart thumped. The beating doesn’t stop.

300 refugees.

It fits that condition exactly.