CH 134

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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

Clawis Omnibus Worstitters/Clawis Garcia, Crown Prince of Worstitters

Rivera Hernández, Clawis’ aide/escort

“……What are you?”

Freshman no. 1, who was the first to say something so rude, glared at me. The other one followed his lead and gave an unlovable expression.

“You, hey……you’re freshmen, right? Even though it’s your first year, I’m your senior, so please show some respect.”

“Se-Senpai?”

He probably didn’t know I was in the second year. They were a little intimidated by the word senpai. You know, Clawis and Rivera are your seniors too.

It can’t be helped. I have to be like a senior and gently instruct my juniors.

“Well, aside from that, you two know that this Creare Academy is royal, right?”

“Th-That’s a given!”

“Yeah, yeah. So that means that all the students here are the sons and daughters whose admission to this academy has been acknowledged by His Majesty the King.”

“Isn’t that natural?”

Freshman no. 2’s lips twitched in dissatisfaction. It’s an expression that says why are you saying this at this stage. If you know that much, why don’t you think about it?

“Yes, it’s only natural. In other words, it’s the same for them, the beastmen. Moreover, when it comes to students from other countries, don’t you think that His Majesty knows their name and status more than we domestic aristocratic children? After all, it may be His Majesty who signed the admission papers.”

Well, I’m sure it was His Highness the Crown Prince who signed it. Either way, in terms of position, he is a person far above the son of a noble.

The two of them seemed to have finally understood what I was trying to say when I said the words ‘His Majesty the King’. Their cheeky faces quickly turned pale.

“……It seems that you finally understand. If you say that they are unsuitable to study here, then it is the same as saying that His Majesty the King enrols people who are unsuitable for the academy. It’s just too disrespectful for people like you to say that, isn’t it? Don’t you think so?”

“!”

I guess it’s because I gently advised them with a smile. The freshmen seemed to understand, but for some reason they left the place in a hurry.

“Ah…… hey! I haven’t finished~…….”

I wanted them to apologise to both of them. It’s kind of like they got away with it and it’s a bit frustrating.

I understand that you can’t change long-held ideas and values so easily. Everyone has things that they just can’t accept.

But no matter what you have in your gut, there are things you can and can’t say out loud. It is necessary for both parties to hold back their emotions and to mend the situation, even if only on the surface, for the sake of mutual peace and tranquillity. If you can’t do that, the world won’t run smoothly.

Well, when I was an adventurer, it was common to talk to each other with fists or to convince each other with strength. As expected, it would be bad for a nobleman to do that.

“Somehow, I’m sorry. Let me apologise on their behalf……that’s just a small part. I think everyone knows the beastmen are good neighbours.”

“No, it’s not for Sapphiras to apologise.There are some people in our country who don’t think well of the human race, it’s mutual. But……I hope they don’t have any bad ideas after they’ve had their faces destroyed.”

Clawis looked anxiously at the freshmen as they ran off.

If they’re from the Marquess of Ferguson’s house, it’s not out of the realm of possibility……

“It’s alright, it’s alright. I don’t think they’re going to do anything to me as an upperclassman.”

“That’s right, Clawis-sama. If they can see that menacing smile on Sapphiras’ face and still want to do something to get back at him, then they must have a lot of courage.”

Menacing? Now that’s inexcusable.

“Rivera……if anything, I was only trying to smile gently.”

“……Eh? I thought you were threatening with a smile……that was rude of me…….”

Rivera awkwardly looks away.

……I guess I inadvertently put on a scary smile. Since the other party is an underclassman, I intended to include it gently. I may have been a little impatient after they insulted my friend.

In any case, they won’t be able to do much, but I’ll take precautions just in case. Besides, I’ve moved to a dormitory with good security, so I don’t think there will be any kidnapping.

“Sapphiras!”

Percival, still in his training clothes, comes over to us at a quick pace. He should still be working out at this hour, but did something happen?

“Percival, what’s the matter?”

“I heard you were involved in a commotion……”

Apparently, someone who saw the commotion earlier went out of their way to call Percival.

“I’m sorry, Percival. Because of us, Sapphiras got involved.”

Clawis says apologetically, but it’s not their fault at all. He was a victim of being insulted just because he is of a different race.

Percival, who seems to have realised what happened to us, furrows his brows.

“No, it’s probably not the fault of the two of you right? Don’t apologise.”

I know how Percival feels, but if you keep wrinkling your brow like that, you’ll end up with a mark.

I extend my arm and press Percival’s brow with my index finger.

“Percival, wrinkles are going to grow. A good man is ruined. Also, when I explained it to them properly and politely, they seemed to understand and backed off immediately. Don’t worry.”

Don’t worry, it wasn’t resolved with brute force!

It’s just that I seemed to have unintentionally threatened them with a smile!

“……I see.”

Percival huffed and smiled broadly.

Ugh, dazzling……!

As usual, I hurriedly let go of my fingers at his dazzling smile, but I couldn’t stop my face from getting hot. I should be used to it by now, but I feel like I’m becoming less and less tolerant of it……why is that?

I was embarrassed and hurriedly changed the subject.

“Ah, erm! We’re going to have tea in the cafeteria now, do you want to go too Percival?”

“No, sorry, I’m still in the middle of my training. Clawis, Rivera, I’m sorry, I need you to take care of Sapphiras.”

“Yeah, leave him to us. I’ll keep an eye out for anyone who doesn’t know their place.

I tilted my head at the conversation that took place above my head.

It’s a school that I’m familiar with now. Don’t worry so much, I’m fine.

“……That face is like you don’t know what’s going on at all.”

Rivera says in astonishment. What do you mean, don’t know anything?　

“Many of the freshmen don’t know that Sapphiras is Percival’s fiancée. I’m just saying that there might be some unscrupulous people who approach Sapphiras in an attempt to get your attention.”

I couldn’t help but laugh at Clawis’s words.

If it was Percival, the Knight of the Sun and the son of a Margrave, that’s understandable, but there’s no point in snuggling up to me, who isn’t even a noble.

“No way, that’s not true. After all, I’m a commoner? I don’t have anything that would benefit them from forming a relationship with me. I may have the backing of Duke, but that’s only until I graduate, isn’t it?”

That’s what I thought, but for some reason, the three of them looked at me in amazement.

“……Eh? Why?”

“In the first place, your appearance can be compared to that of a spirit. That alone has attracted enough attention. On top of that, if it is known that you are an excellent magician who can transfer and even summon, even if you already have an engagement partner, wouldn’t some houses want to welcome if you if you turn it into a blank slate1meaning to terminate the engagement.? If a beautiful and excellent magician is your daughter’s groom2婿 (muko): husband/groom that marries into the opposite party’s family., there will be no problem, and if you are the spouse of the second or third son, there will be no problem with being the same sex, right? I’m sure there are plenty of families who would like to have a valuable magician.”

That’s absurd.

When I looked at Percival’s face with that thought in mind, he lowered his eyebrows and gave me a troubled smile.

“I’m worried because Sapphiras isn’t aware of it.”

“Uuu……”

……Sorry, Percival. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to achieve that awareness in my lifetime.

Because I’m used to seeing my face in the mirror every day, I kind of laugh when people say I’m a spirit, and although I don’t deny my magic, I don’t usually think I’m a great magician.

Besides, even if something does happen, I can defend myself, so you don’t have to worry about it……

“……Ah! Are you worried about the people who might get involved? Then it’s all right. I’m a magician who can hold back! I won’t cause trouble for the Belisario family or His Excellency the Duke.”

There’s absolutely no problem with that much. To put it so confidently, the eyes of the three of them looked at me beyond amazement and looked at me even more regretfully.

…… No, so why?