CH 105

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Sapphiras Perfectio, 2nd son of the Earl of Aldridge

Percival Belisario, 3rd son of Margrave of Vanderwall on the Eastern Frontier

“It’s a shame it’s raining so hard……”

“Yes, really.”

Today I was supposed to go to a popular accessory shop, but unfortunately it is raining. The sky had been suspicious since the morning and I prayed to the Goddess to maintain the weather, but unfortunately, my petty request was not heard.

But it would have been hard for the Goddess to listen to every little request, so it couldn’t be helped.

“Haa, the limited-edition fruitcake was only available until tomorrow.”

“That’s right. Cakes from the academy’s café terrace don’t make me feel any better…….”

My friend, Sophilia, sighs.

Really. After school today, I was supposed to pick out nice lace ribbons and then enjoy a good time at the cafe, but instead, I was met with ordinary tea and sweets at the school cafeteria. But I can’t go out in the rain, so it can’t be helped.

But still, there’s a lot of noise in that corner of the cafeteria today. I can’t believe they’re talking so loudly. This is a quiet place to enjoy a meal or a cup of tea. I think they’re a bit ill-mannered.

I really haven’t had a good day.

“Speaking of which, we’re going to have an attainment test soon, aren’t we?”

Sophilia mutters with a sigh.

“Please stop talking about that. It’s raining and depressing even if it isn’t, don’t remind me.”

“Yes, but……I’m most worried about my practical magic skills.”

“……Actually, me too.”

I nodded broadly in agreement with Sophilia. I’m not good at magic either. I have magical powers, but that doesn’t mean that everyone can use magic freely. There are only a handful of people who can be called magicians. Most people can light a little light or start a small fire, or producing enough water to be given to flowers, that’s about it. But for both me and Sophilia, that degree is really hard.

At the academy now, there are more and more children who use wands. We were taught in class that using a wand makes it easier to control magic, but not many people were using it. But now that someone is using a wand, the number of students who do the same has increased. I thought that using a wand for just a little bit of magic was a bit of an exaggeration and a hassle. But it would be wonderful if I could wield the wand as gracefully as he does.

“I wonder if I should use a wand too……”

“I’m thinking of using it too. Anyway, everyone in class C seems to be good. It seems that he is teaching magic.”

“Oh, really?”

How envious I am of that. I wish I could learn magic from him, so I could try to use it better.

“Yes, I have a friend in class C, he teaches very clearly and carefully……that’s how it is.

Sophilia suddenly breaks off and blinks at me.

Oh, what on earth is it?

“Sophilia? What’s wrong?”

I ask, unsure, and this time she blinks repeatedly.

I can’t understand what she’s trying to tell me unless she can put it into words.

As I was tilting my head, I sensed someone was sitting at the table next to me, which had been vacant until now, so my eyes turned to that side.

“!”

I was so surprised I thought I would stop breathing. Because there he is, the subject we were just talking about!

I finally understood what Sophilia’s inexplicable attitude meant.

I knew that the two of them often relax in the cafeteria after school. I usually only quietly look the two of them who are sitting far away.

And yet ……

And yet! To be able to see them so close up! How lucky I am!

The two of them are known as the Knight of the Sun and the Spirit of the Twilight among some of the academy students, because their appearance is just like a knight and a spirit.

There are others who are secretly gazing at the Knight of the Sun, Belisario-sama and the Spirit of Twilight, Sapphiras-sama, besides us. The people sitting at the nearby table are also quietly listening to the two of them.

When I look at them up close like this, they are really beautiful people.

Sapphiras-sama has translucent white skin and mysterious dark blue eyes, reminiscent of the depths of a deep lake, and his jet-black dark hair, reminiscent of the night. His fragile figure is the very spirit of twilight. He is beautiful, as if he has received the favour of the Goddess. I worry that if I accidentally touch him, he will disappear.

And Belisario-sama is a beautiful knight who protects that spirit. He is always by the side of Sapphiras-sama.

Belisario-sama is also a very beautiful person, with golden hair like the sun and bright eyes the colour of the clear sky. As the son of the Vanderwall Margrave, who are said to be the sword and shield of the kingdom, he seems to be very aware of his position and is always training, which gives him a solid figure in contrast to the fragility of Sapphiras-sama. On top of that, his behaviour is very gentlemanly.

The sight of the two of them standing side by side is like a picture painted in a temple, and I can’t help but sigh.

Even though I’m happy to just to at them from the side, but to be able to see them so close up! I’m so moved and nervous that I can’t even finish my tea.

But it’s a rare opportunity. I must fully enjoy the beauty of the two! But I don’t want the two of you to notice my unnatural behaviour. Both Sophilia and I tried our best to act normal.

When the two of them took their seats and exchanged a few words, Belisario-sama, whose face had looked so difficult just a moment ago, smiled. When I inadvertently saw that smile from nearby, my heart almost stopped.

What a kind smile! I’m sure that he only has that kind of smile for Sapphiras-sama. Although his demeanour is gentle, the serious and taciturn Belisario-sama usually doesn’t show much of an expression. But when he is with Sapphiras-sama, his mood is completely different from his usual one. The way Belisario-sama looks at Saphiras is always soft and warm. You can see this even when you are looking at him from afar. Belisario-sama must think of Sapphiras-sama dearly.

It seems that Sapphiras-sama has various circumstances, and there are people who say this and that about it. I don’t care about that at all. Because I think he is a very good person himself.

I heard that the representatives of Class C won the Stella Award in magic performance thanks to him.

The magic of Class C was different from any magic performance I have ever seen. It was so beautifully acted, I was lost for words. It really was like I was dreaming, and I found myself crying because of the beauty of it. I couldn’t believe that magic could do such wonderful things.

Class C’s magic act taught me that magic is not only useful, not only for fighting, but also for moving people’s hearts. I’m sure I’m not the only one who felt that way.

I wonder if Sapphiras-sama, who taught me that it is possible to create dream-like scenes with magic, is really a spirit.