“ah… … .”

Tia stiffened as she looked at the girl with a languid look as if she was looking into a mirror as she greeted her.

“Spee… … me?”

“yes.”

Tia muttered in disbelief.

It deserves it.

It was because it was the first time I had ever gotten an answer back, even though I had called out to Spina’s egg many times.

“Spinna… … .”

“What?”

Tia called that name over and over again. At that, the girl called Spina narrowed her brows and complained.

“finally… … You were finally born… … . finally!”

And finally recognizing and accepting the reality, Tia hugged Spina tightly and shouted.

“thanks! Thanks born! Spina! my family… … . thanks… … !”

“What? Why is your sister so clingy? plaguy.”

I was a child who seemed to have reached puberty earlier than I thought. Although it was Spina who showed such a troublesome attitude.

Even in her unborn state, she was listening to everything.

I know how much Tia has worked for her.

How can you not know that hard work and love? There was a warmth that I could clearly feel even when I couldn’t see it.

That’s why Spina couldn’t help it, as if the sister-sister relationship had been reversed.

“I’m here. sister.”

He patted Tia.

It was the day when a family was born to the one and only being in this world.

It was the moment when I got out of the loneliness I thought I would never be able to escape from.

* * *

It was expected and already known, but Tia showed an infinitely unstoppable side to Spina, whom she met after a long time.

“Sister, I want to try a food called pudding.”

“then! I’ll bring it to you right now. 5 minutes… … No, wait three minutes!”

Second to Spina, who knew the existence of pudding even though she was just a few hours old, Tia seems to be out of her mind.

“Calm down, head of the academy. There’s no way you can get pudding from the federation, especially around Mt. Bongrae.”

“You tell me what you know!”

“no… … .”

Are you crazy?

Why are you mad about that?

Rather, where in the hell was he planning to get the pudding from this ruined town? Even if I go to the nearby village, I don’t know if there will be pudding.

As the federation is a typical oriental fantasy-based country, most of the food is of that style.

As I said before, there is little cultural exchange between the Federation and the Empire, despite the difference of only one border.

But pudding?

“Academy head. As far as I know, there is no pudding in the Commonwealth. I’d be happy if I had yanggaeng. So stop doing this and go back to Skientia for now.”

can’t there be

At least it should be ＜Skientia＞ founded by Tia, who has a relationship with both countries, so that you can enjoy both federal and imperial food at the same time.

“… … no.”

“Yes?”

“If you go back now, you will have to live with work! Spina is asking me for a favor, don’t interfere!”

“Are you crazy… … ?”

This time, I couldn’t bear it, so I cursed out in my voice.

Is this what grown-ups do?

No matter how much you look like a child, aren’t you an adult?

“… … Head of the academy. Even at this moment, Schientia’s professors are probably dying from overwork.”

“Yeah, but it is… … . It wouldn’t be okay if I had a little more time.”

“ha… … .”

Yes, she has a point.

Spina has just been born, and Tia will still need some time to deal with her emotions.

I feel sorry for those who are about to die in Skientia, but what can I do? Tia said she would act like a child.

Besides, it won’t be a big deal if you return a day or two late.

“Then let’s take a break for about three days. Wouldn’t it be bad for guests to stay too long while the residents of Mount Bongrae are busy moving around?”

“Can’t it be three years?”

“Please make sense. It means to bring back reason.”

Even if you pretend to be cute while raising your eyes like that, I won’t increase it to more than 3 days.

really.

I don’t want to increase it!

“I really saw a lot of the three days. No, more than that, why am I persuading you? Isn’t that what the head of the academy should be worried about?”

I don’t know why I should be more concerned than the person concerned when the academy Tia founded is ruined.

Was life comfortable without assassins?

“Yeah, but… … .”

“Sister, everyone is worried, so let’s just go back. I don’t even want pudding right now, so I’m fine.”

Spina proudly began to comfort Tiamat, who acted like a child. I don’t know who the real sister is.

No, considering Tia’s true identity, isn’t it true that Spina is the older sister?

I don’t know. Who knows whether the chicken or the egg came first?

At Spina’s mature words, Tia put on a face that showed various emotions, including emotion and sadness, and then spoke so that only I could hear.

“Because of you, the child is refusing. What are you going to do, Oz?”

“I will turn around. really… … .”

No matter how severe it is

At this point, on the contrary, it is surprising.

No, not the other way around, it was amazing right from the start. it is an amazing creature

“Are you not going to hit me in front of the child right now?”

“… … Anyway, I’m not that good!”

wasn’t it?

I also wondered if I was avoiding violence in front of Spina.

It seems like you’ve been spitting out quite a few swear words, but seeing how you hold back, did Jinseon’s education have been effective?

“Academy head. Behave like an adult. What will your child learn from watching?”

“What do you know about Spina?”

“No, if you start there, there really is no end, so why don’t you think about it generally? Shouldn’t you be a respected older sister?”

“Respected… … .”

“Yes, trustworthy, respectable… … For example, the achievement of building an academy for everyone… … .”

The corners of Tia’s mouth went up slightly, as if my words had reminded her of a rosy future.

“Spinna! I’m so sorry. I have to go back to the academy first, so can I get the pudding for you later?”

“Yes, I am fine. my sister is cool I love the way you take responsibility for your work.”

“then!”

“… … .”

he’s a great kid

I already figured out how to deal with Tia. Was the dragon’s intelligence so terrifying?

But why the hell is Tia in front of me… … .

Have you ever had a head injury?

“Oz, call the kids quickly and gather them together. you have to start slowly I’m worried about the academy.”

“… … .”

It’s disgusting to say that you’re worried about ＜Skientia＞ now… … .

“All right.”

Unlike Tia, I’m not a kid, so I’d better just move on.

“mmm! our spinner. not even nice Do you need anything?”

“A subordinate who is dedicated to me.”

“Ha ha ha! I’ll get you soon.”

“… … .”

Just as Tia said, she was about to leave to call the kids when she saw Spina asking Tia that.

“… … A dragon is, after all, a fearful being.”

Then it is. I recognized it from the time I put on the name [Petit Breath] and demonstrated the power of a nuclear warhead.

* * *

It wasn’t that he had been staying at Bongrae Mountain for that long, but there were more people than expected.

Among them, there were people I had never seen before, so it seemed that all the villagers had gathered.

“… … Although I have a feeling that I am lacking… … Still, he is Jinseon’s disciple. I decided to take responsibility for this village.”

Nokjeong explained to Tiamat what the future of Mt. Bongnae would be like. I had already heard it once and it didn’t matter, but in fact, it didn’t matter.

“Hmm, hmm… … . customer. I have one favor, would you mind?”

“You mean that?”

To be honest, I never thought that Nokjeong would ask me to ask for a favor.

After the first meeting, I didn’t remember that I had a conversation in particular.

Still, there were things that could be guessed from the circumstances. An indispensable factor since he decided to take charge of Mount Penglai.

“About sage?”

“Yes.”

It is a preamble.

Nokjeong and Woongjeong said that they had not learned the art of seonju from Jinseon.

Rather, it seemed that the fact that Jinseon taught Seonjutsu to others was unusual.

“Most of the sounds are floating, so I didn’t understand them well, but can you teach me anyway?”

“Well? Oh no.”

Nokjeong waved her hand and denied my words. Didn’t I ask you to teach me how to do seonjutsu?

“I was trying to ask you not to pass on your senjutsu to others.”

this is another surprise

I didn’t think I’d ask you to teach me, but to refrain from teaching anyone other than me… … .

To be honest, I think it’s possible to forbid transmission, but I didn’t know that it would include it to myself.

“Don’t you need it? The barrier here will naturally disappear over time, so wouldn’t the long-awaited resting place be attacked by youkai again?”

“But Jinseon-nim didn’t teach me how to do seonjutsu. If so, there must have been a reason for that. So I don’t see any reason to covet it.”

Nokjeong said with a firm attitude.

Rather than being jealous, I believe that it must be true because it was a decision made by Jin-seon.

At first, he gave the impression that he was an immature uncle, but the more I looked at him, the more he seemed to be a person with deep thoughts.

“I will.”

“hahahaha, thank you. You get so much from your guests.”

Nokjeong laughed and lowered her head, then headed to Tia, who was hugging Spina.

“Then Tiamat. And Spina. If you like, please stop by often. We may not be Jinseon-nim’s substitute, but we are still one family, right?”

“Yeah, I’ll hear it every year, as always. Leave my room empty.”

Tia laughed at Nokjeong’s words, then looked down at Spina for a moment before adding.

“And at that time, prepare the tableware for Spina.”

“of course. After the village is stabilized, we will make it right away.”

At the same time, Nokjeong and Ungjeong walked away. Ung-jeong just waved his hand with a smile, probably because he had already said something before.

“Youngcha, Mr. Oz. Are the greetings over? There is something sad about me.”

“what?”

After the greetings at Mt. Bongnae, Baek Yang clung to me and said,

“You opened your eyes and said everyone else went to see you at least once, but you didn’t come to me, did you? It’s sad.”

“I saw it when I opened my eyes.”

“Yeah?”

“He vacated the seat because he looked busy… … Keu-hum, I could see he was working hard to treat Bi-hyung… … .”

“… … .”

Baek Yang must have remembered what she was doing at my words, and her complexion instantly grew tired.

The body temperature of her hugging me feels much colder than usual.

Well, if you wanted me to greet you even after seeing you spitting hard as a treatment, you would be crazy.

I was just pretending I didn’t see it for Baekyang’s sake.

“Master, I am hungry. I want to go back soon and eat something delicious. Are you going to eat together?”

“Uh, yes… … .”

When Baek Yang distanced herself from me in a pale state, Noah naturally filled the void.

Of course, there was a void that could not be filled between them, but isn’t her body temperature warm as she is a human being?

each has its own merits.

“Then, is there anyone having problems trying to get off the ground?”

Tia uncharacteristically grabbed each of us and said worriedly.

Just because Spina is watching, I wonder if she’s putting on too much of a show.

“Hey, it’s pretty.”

“Thank you for the compliment. Miss Spina. Umm… … . Would you like to touch it?”

“yes.”

Indeed, Spina was looking at Arrieta with bright eyes, as if she had no interest in Tia’s showmanship.

Instinctively, it would be to know which one has more motherly love.

“Spina, come here. I have to go soon, so I have to stick with my sister.”

“yes.”

ugly jealousy.

It’s pitiful to see that at such an advanced age, he feels jealous even of the students he teaches.

It was then that Spina, who had escaped from Arrieta’s side, walked slowly toward Tia.

“Whoop whoop… … . So, are we leaving? As you all know, it’s because I’m a ‘great’ person. Everyone knows that you can teleport from the Federation to the Empire at once, right?”

“I know. Can’t you please stop? Head of the academy. I am ashamed of all I am watching.”

I don’t know why you’re trying to elevate yourself so much.

No, it’s not a lift. Because it’s true. But is there any need to boast?

Spina is not as young as one might think.

It means that I can see all the ugliness that her older sister is showing with objective eyes.

The more you do that, the lower your status as an older sister will be, but I hope you realize that quickly.

“Then, from now on, I will show you how to perform ritual magic in an instant that others take hours to develop, so everyone look forward to it.”

Right around the time I wondered if it would be better not to say anything. Eleanor started pulling at the hem of my dress.

“How about I teach the head of the academy?”

“Please don’t… … .”

In a sense, Eleanor can be said to be the talent Tia needs the most right now. Isn’t she a master of uplifting?

But I hope you don’t teach me that.

just… … .

“I think it’s enough to get ugly.”

I decided to save Tia.

I saved it once because of this.

* * *

＜Skientia＞, which came back after such a long trip, is really… … .

“Discrete! Discre! Discre! Discre! Discre!”

“Professor Discre as head professor!”

It was the end of the century.

Professors who are full of madness and students who seem to be enjoying a festival.

A statue of Discre was erected on the campus, and there was a contradictory atmosphere that was generally dark but somehow bright.

Are you already late?

The thing that Discre was worried about might have happened. Or something worse than that happened.

“What… … .”

what is it really

What the hell happened in such a short period of time that it became like this?

“Well? You are finally back.”

And in the distance, the center of the incident must be clear, Discre appeared.

“I was waiting. Mr. Tiamat. And students.”

It was by riding a rickshaw led by End Road in a gloomy atmosphere and Professor Aira, whose eyes were half sunken.

“… … crazy guys Did you guys take any strange drugs as a group?”

Tia, who had been pretending to be an adult unlike the recent birth of Spina, regained her original rough appearance.

I had a premonition that blood was blowing in ＜Skientia＞.