Act 4-11: Absolutely Not Proper At All(Side: Elish Excel)

Babel Aptitude Test Counter-Measure Room.

Babel aptitude test counter-measures room was a huge space used by the teachers to discuss the problems arising during Babel aptitude test, or a resting room for the examiners.

Naturally, the aptitude test was composed of magical power measurement, physical strength measurement, and summon aptitude test. In theory, no problem should arise during such simple measurement tests. That’s why this area usually functioned as a rest area for the examiners, however something happened today, flipping the room to its other function.

「What actually happening back then?」

The high-rank sacred beast, who was still trembling non-stop―― Kouma was summoned for this summon aptitude test―― and asked such question by Elish Excel, who looked troubled.

『……』

It just trembled non-stop with no response.

And the reason for this might be the puppy who was summoned by that test-taker number 【20456】.

Kouma was so terrified after it saw the puppy. Just what kind of a puppy was able to terrify Kouma? Though this might sound crazy, could it that because the black puppy was an existence superior to Kouma, a sacred beast? 

If that’s the case, then just what kind of a person is that number 【20456】, who could summon that black pu—

Elish was focused in her own vortex of thought as a man with slit eyes wearing black robe made his appearance.

「Yo, all of you, that’s one heck of a problem you got there. Must be hard for you too, Kouma. I should’ve told you about this matter beforehand so that you could prepare yourself.」

The man bowed; his name was Sigma Rockwell. He was one of grand headmaster Inea’s close aides, a man who served as deputy director sorcerer despite his young age. Not to mention that he was also Elish’s teacher when the latter was a student.

『What, in the world is that?』

Upon hearing Kouma’s trembling female-like voice, Sigma heaved a deep sigh with wry smile on his face.

「Just as you imagined.」

Sigma said honestly.

Kouma’s expression worsened by at least thirty percent, and it trembled even more than before.

「Professor Sigma, that person is――」

Even with Kouma and professor Sigma’s strange understanding, I couldn’t help but ask for what I needed to know,

「Ka―― I mean, test-taker number 【20456】 is a special case. The decision of his success or failure in both aptitude test and practical test is entirely on us. That’s why you guys just forget about him for the time being.」

My question was interrupted.

「THERE’S NO WAY WE CAN DO THAT!」

I raised my voice, which seemed unlike me but,

「Sorry. This is Grand Headmaster’s order.」

I got shot down again by professor Sigma.

Grand headmaster Inea had almost never been actively involved in a particular subject. I almost couldn’t believe my ears upon hearing her make an exception just for a single student. And professor Sigma seems to agree.

Since she made an exception, it means that test-taker number 【20456】 had that much value. They’re willing to swallow their own pride and belief.

Not to mention that not even kings can force grand headmaster to do that. In short, that man is――Nope, let’s not delve further into this minefield.

Different from the other staff, from the very beginning, Elish knew that she wouldn’t live long if she snooped into this matter.

Most of all, Elish was different from her hero-class father, Ralph Excel, she was just a normal woman. And her life experience so far only convinced her about that fact.

Therefore, Elish’s life plan was living a safe and secure life. Achieving moderate success, doing her job properly, and seizing happiness. This was Elish’s ideal lifelong plan. She refused to destroy such cozy lifestyle by poking her nose to where it does not belong.

「I understand. I shall do as grand headmaster says. But, I don’t know what the other board members think about this matter. Especially the vice headmaster faction, they’ll surely find trouble with her decision.」

「Uhm. I know. We’re prepared for that too. Rather――」

That moment, Sigma’s eyes lit up for a second. In addition, his face formed a faint, indescribable smile. That moment, Elish was convinced that something huge was going to happen in Babel.

『N-No way, you’re going to use THAT!?』

Kouma asked with a shrill voice as she stared at Sigma with disbelief. [TL: Yes, Kouma is confirmed to be a female from few paragraph ago.]

「I know that we’re literally walking on thin ice. But, this is something that we have to do eventually.」

Kouma heard Sigma’s statement and,

『You guys have gone mad…』

Kouma barely squeezed those words and shut up.

「It’s okay. We’re not doing something bad, and he doesn’t seem to be a bad person either.」

Seriously, they are talking about the one who made Kouma scared shi*tless. Yeah, I really shouldn’t poke my nose into this troublesome matter. Let’s just leave this matter to professor Sigma. I absolutely must not provoke the wrath of God. I shall remain as a spectator till the end.

Elish’s choice in this matter was the best, but unexpected happenings were bound to happen in human life.

Ironically, due to her unexpected meeting this time with a genuine monster(Kai Heineman), Elish ended up finding herself swallowed deep into the biggest and most malicious maelstrom of disturbance since the founding of Babel.