4-13: A Series of Fortunate Events (1/2)

4-13: A Series of Fortunate Events (1/2)

Frire felt like an ominous future had just flashed past her, but she put it off for now.

What was more important now was to explain the situation to the teachers whove just recovered their sanity.

During that time, the rescue squad arrived, and the official explanation given for the berserked students and teachers was mass hysteria, though the exact cause was unknown.

All the affected individuals were to be brought to a hospital outside the fields for checkup.

After all that was done, Frire turned to the four people with her and asked them to keep quiet about this incident.

Im sure you all know already, but not a word of this to anyone, okay? Nakamuras group just happened to be present, so they can be exempted from questioning, but Braun, you and I need to get our stories straight, Frire said.

Yes, of course. Im the only one who saw the whole thing from start to finish, so its a given Id be questioned. Ill make sure to keep the use of the mind skills, the culprit, and Nakamuras actions a secret, Braun said.

He never hoped to get out of this without being questioned given his involvement.

He also understood how important it was to hide the truth when they still didnt know who from the school was the culprit.

Shinichi made a glum face when his deeds were mentioned, but he had enough self-awareness to keep quiet.

Im counting on you. Also, unfortunately, were going to have to postpone the exam of technology class 3 B. It would actually be best to suspend the whole exam, but without being able to give an appropriate reason, its just not possible. Anyhow, you should visit the headquarters on your unit, Frire said.

With a sigh, Frire made it clear that they had no choice but to continue the exam. She meant that for Shinichi, actually, then she turned to the two girls and yelled.

And you two better go back to your respective exam areas! Things ended up like this, so Ill give you a pass this time, but if you try to do as you please again, Im giving you two a demerit! By then you better be prepared to fail! Understood?

They helped pacify the situation and they also werent the loose-lipped sort, but as a teacher, Frire had to scold them for doing as they pleased when they were in the middle of an exam.

The way she glared at them as she scolded them would scare anyone who saw her, but

Im sorry, Fudonecchi, but I think were past the point of you making scary faces, right? Myuhi said.

Huh? Ah, umm. Please dont turn to me for confirmation! Aristel said.

What was that!? Frire said.

Once a persons reputation for menace has been torn off, its not something that can easily be recovered.

The fact that Frire also calmed down after the teacher and students were taken away also worked against her.

Myuhi was full of smiles, and while Aristel was unsure how to act, she wasnt scared.

They werent at all like the students and teachers who would easily be scared by Frire.

But that was only a given. After all, they had seen just how pathetic she was after she attacked Shinichi and was beaten black and blue.

UUU This is all your fault!

Just an hour ago, Frires angry voice was enough to scare these students, but because of a certain boy, her once terrifying reputation has been turned into a joke. Frire glared at Shinichi with tears in her eyes, but it was in vain.

That just means you never fit the role of a demon instructor, Shinichi said.

As if I could change now!! Frire retorted.

Shinichi was right, but Frire knew it was already too late for her, so she yelled and shook Shinichi, but he only replied with a, thats true too.

Frire had been doing her best to try and fix her relationship with her older brother, so when all of these was piled up on her, it was no surprise that she finally broke.

Unfortunately, her cries only roused Shinichis mischievous side.

Still, Shinichi was decent enough to hold himself back. Of course, with much regret.

Hey, you two, mind doing me a favor? Shinichi asked.

It was only for a moment, but the two people he named undoubtedly stiffened.

Myuhi should have asked Shinichi right from the start why he was an examiner, and Wernher should have been surprised alongside Aristel.

Evidently, the two of them realized something that she couldnt.

!

Because of that the both of them gulped and began to sweat buckets.

After all, Shinichi was basically telling them that he knew about their secrets.

Because of that his brilliant smile emitted a powerful pressure that weighed down on them.

I-I dont know what youre talking about. Besides, rather than us, shouldnt you be focusing more on Ari-chan, Myuhi somehow managed to regain her calm and point at the girl in question with a wry smile.

Huh? Shinichi knew she was just trying to change the topic, but he didnt mind and followed the direction she was pointing. Alas, the sight that greeted him then gave him a strong sense of deja vu.

Just one month since your transfer and youve already been chosen as an examiner substitute? A feat unprecedented since the opening of the school? I knew it! You really are amazing!!

Before Shinichi was a girl with dazzling eyes and a face full of euphoria.

That was a gaze even more fervent than when he met her for the first time. Understandably, even Shinichi flinched.

Respect, longing, and something else altogether filled that passionate gaze that made it too dazzling for Shinichi to endure.

Uu.

Shinichi knew he was a terrible person, so Aristel glorifying him like this made him uncomfortable.

T-Teach, what should I do? Shinichi asked.

So youll only rely on me at times like this? Hmph, I dont know! I have a meeting by dawn, so lets go already!

Shes really soft at times like these, Shinichi mischievously thought to himself.

At the same time, he thought fondly of her for helping him out. Thats why he let her drag him by the scruff of his neck like he did to her earlier.

Oh, right. fake() rocket scientist, Shinichi said as though hed recalled something.

What? Wernher replied with a stiff voice because he felt as though Shinichi was emphasizing the word fake.

But Shinichi didnt act like he noticed any of that and just smiled.

I had a great time today because you showed me something nostalgic. Its been a while, so, thank you.

Wernher relaxed for a moment when Shinichi thanked him, but

Consider todays events as my way of saying thanks, but If you want to know more, you better be prepared to pay the price, okay?

Otherwise, you might just meet the same fate as that dumpling bug.

Even though Shinichi spoke while he was being dragged, the unsmiling smile on his face sent chills running down Wernhers spine.

It was at this point that Wernher finally realized that hed just lent his beloved weapon to someone completely out of this world.

He couldnt budge even an inch as he quietly watched the boy be dragged away.

Ha, ha ha ha What a scary guy

It was only when Shinichi had finally vanished into the dark of the night that Wernher was able to calm down.

His legs gave out on him, and he laughed hoarsely.

Tl Note: Werner Brown to Wernher Braun.