Episode 185. Mr. Radon! (3)
The sun was just beginning to set. The sky over Alighieri was already beginning to be decorated with stars.
Even though there was still some daylight left and the ground had not yet darkened, pure white dots were twinkling.
The charm of Alighieri was not limited to its prestigious academy and high volcanic terrain. The constellations that occasionally appeared during the day were also a source of interest for people.
`The sky is truly the same.`
Lyman looked out the window at the sky shining brightly. Although it was a rare and beautiful sight, Lyman had a bored expression on his face.
Usually, you have to get used to something by seeing it firsthand and then you have to sort out your feelings, but Lyman didn’t have those feelings.
I just clicked my tongue and felt complicated.
“Thank you for helping me today.”
Princess Mirona, who was sitting next to Lyman, spoke. And some of the student council officers were sitting around a large table.
The members woke up early this morning and started working on various tasks. Usually, the student council is guaranteed a weekend break, but this is a very important season for everyone.
“No need to mention it. Rather, we are honored that Your Highness the Princess has called us.”
“I’m sitting on the left,” said Crona Delaware with a curious smile.
Although she was eliminated in the student council president election, she was a member of the upper class and had financial management skills, so she served as the student council treasurer.
“But, Your Highness, you are quite skilled, considering that you are the youngest and have received less education.”
“Although they were of low rank, I had several subordinates who followed me. Thanks to their help, I was able to receive education in various fields.”
It was said that she was able to learn from over her shoulder. Even if she was in last place, she had to have the basics as a princess.
“Well, I guess I’ll have to get that sorted out to be able to act as a princess.”
“you’re welcome.”
Princess Mirona smiled as if she took Nebia’s words as a compliment.
‘If you were educated in this and that, why did you yell like that in a public place?’
However, Lyman was dumbfounded as he recalled the incident that had occurred on his way to school in the square before.
The Magic Banquet is just around the corner. There isn’t much time left until the large-scale event that will focus the attention of all the people of the empire.
Nothing could have tarnished the reputation of Alighieri more than the neglect of that important event.
For example, it is the same not only for the student council but also for other participating students. They also do not rest even on weekends to prepare for the event.
“Senior Crona. Has the problem with the food ingredients for the cooking club’s event been resolved?”
“Of course. As a bonus, we also took care of the cost of the art department’s event.”
The student council also manages the departments that participate in the Magic Banquet and receives cooperation from external organizations.
Although most contracts and agreements are made by faculty and staff, students are well aware of the school environment.
There are many cases where the student council directly moves to visit the relevant institution to install the facility.
“But I heard that there was a problem on the princess’ side. What exactly happened?”
“Actually, I went to meet the Suin tribe representative who lives in Alighieri this time. I had many discussions with them, and there were many opinions that did not fit with the image of our academy.”
The Suin tribe originally lived in the wild. The reason there are few individuals living in crowds can be attributed to discrimination against them.
In that sense, the representative asked for their freedom. Up to that point, there was no particular problem.
However, the less socially advanced Suin tribe tends to be savage. If such guys come in droves during a festival, it is obvious what will happen.
However, the representative shook Mirona’s heart by saying that there should be compensation commensurate to the discrimination that occurred in the past.
I almost fell for that, if it weren’t for the person next to me.
“At that time, Saint Nevia stepped in and solved the problem. Although her words and actions were a bit harsh.”
“It wasn’t me who acted aggressively first, it was you. You were planning to use that past incident as an excuse to poison our academy, so I couldn’t just sit back and watch.”
Although she was not a student council member, there was a Saint Angela who could be considered a member of the Suin clan.
Perhaps he scared the CEO by telling him to wake up if he believed her and acted like this. Then he withdrew his opinion without saying a word.
Because Nebia originally had a sinister personality, she was good at intimidating people.
“I was quite surprised by her fox-like appearance. I should say she is a witch rather than a saint.”
“I was that kind of woman before I became a saint. It’s not strange.”
As soon as Nevia finished speaking, Lyman opened his mouth.
“But the princess is no pushover. Something like that happened in a hot spring… Whew!!”
Lyman’s mouth suddenly closed forcibly while he was opening it. Mirona grabbed his mouth and pulled it with an angry expression.
“Can you please just forget about that incident?”
“Ouch! Ouch! (This isn’t a princess, it’s a witch! A princess who sees a naked man and makes his nose bleed!)”
“Please don’t tell anyone!”
“Waaa …
Lyman began to feel pain in his mouth. The princess’s pulling power was so amazing that it was hard to believe it was the strength of a delicate girl.
It is not an unfounded rumor that monsters can be sent away with just a gesture.
“A bath? What is that?”
Mirona, who had come to her senses after Crona asked, immediately let go of his hand and spoke busily.
“It’s just a small thing, so don’t worry about it! More importantly, what were we talking about?”
“….”
It’s obvious that he’s trying to change his thinking quickly. But I didn’t bother to ask because it would be rude.
As she wished, Nevia spoke in a way that suited her changing perspective.
“Oh! Your Highness, are you interested in this too?”
“What is it?”
Nevia spoke as she laid out some manuscript paper on the table. She explained that she had received it from newspaperman Radon Crowler.
“Radon Crowler… that cadet from back then.”
Mirona also remembers that name, because she had once been pricked by it during her freshman training.
I had completely forgotten that I had to apologize at that time. From that voice, Nevia read the princess’s mind.
And then he says, raising the corners of his lips.
“I’m really busy at the department right now, working on this manuscript. I feel bad for Cadet Radon Crowler, so I’m lending a helping hand to him.”
“Is that so…?”
Mirona’s mouth was trembling. Naevia could sense the guilt in her voice.
She speaks naturally, pushing her green hair back.
“By the way, it seems like it’s okay to write in a relay format. I guess that means they desperately need a helping hand.”
“Then can I try it too?
Mirona says, holding out her hand. Mirona laughs inwardly at the fact that she finally took the bait.
But there was an obstacle here.
“Saint Nevia, what’s so important about that? That’s under the jurisdiction of the newspaper club, so there’s no need to involve the student council.”
“It’s a waste of time. Besides, if I use that, will I get rice or rice cakes?”
As expected, Crona and Lyman objected. However, upon hearing their voices, Nevia was not discouraged at all.
Because there was a certain hesitation mixed in their voices.
“Yes, it can be a hassle. But there is nothing more satisfying than editing someone else’s story to suit your own needs.”
“What does that mean?”
“This is not just writing. It is also a means to relieve desire and stress.”
“How?”
“Senior Crona, do you have an ideal type that you like?”
“There’s nothing in particular.”
It’s a lie. Even though he said that, he couldn’t hide the hesitation that was lingering inside him.
“Then what if. Let’s say that someone you have a crush on appears. You live each day yearning for that person, but how about releasing that stress through ‘writing’?”
“….”
Upon hearing that, Crona’s eyes widened and he became lost in thought. That meant… that he could release the imaginary trip to the person he wanted.
How great would it be if, rather than expressing it directly, we could express our feelings in writing and show them to everyone?
“I will do it.”
“what?”
“I have to do this!”
Lyman was astonished at the incredible change in position.
What did he eat wrong? This is why he felt left out.
“So, what will Senior Lyman do?”
They stared at him intently, but Lyman was not one to be discouraged by their gaze.
But my hands moved without me knowing. What on earth is this damn manuscript paper?
“It’s not my fault if you mess this up.”
Lyman said, shaking the manuscript he had in his hand.
A shooting star fell beautifully through the window behind him.
* * * * *
The next day was Sunday. I was planning to help Jenny with her training today as well, but something came up.
Some cadets found Jenny and me in the training grounds and called us over.
“Radon, I have a favor to ask. Could you help our sorcerer’s club during the festival? I’ll give you a lot in return!”
“What kind of event are you preparing that you want to mobilize me too?”
“That’s it…”
Ramur Gless, the head of the sorcery department, began to explain to me.
As the name suggests, they are a club related to the law. In other words, they can be called an occult club.
It is obvious that they are a group that studies spirits, but they do not seem to have any ‘main force’ in them.
“They were just imitators.”
`That could be because you’re a student.`
Ramur’s request was this.
They say that, as befitting a shaman, they prepare something very sinister for the festival. It is none other than a haunted house. It is truly a plan befitting an occult club.
“So… can I borrow your spirit for a bit?”
“No.”
“….”
The members of the sorcerer’s club slumped their shoulders when I flatly refused. Of course, there was nothing they could do. If you leave these guys to someone else carelessly, you never know what kind of trouble they might cause.
“These guys won’t listen to anything but what I say. Shouldn’t a witchcraft club know that much?”
“sorry….”
It was clear that they didn’t know. Well, it was just something they were interested in and did as a hobby. It wasn’t their area of expertise.
“You should go back now.”
“I get it….”
Looking at the sorcerer who returned empty-handed without having gained anything… Jenny and I tried to focus on what we were doing.
But Jenny glanced in the direction they had left and said.
“But Radon, does deception have to be done with words?”
“You don’t have to do that. You can convey it in writing, or you can surprise someone… there are many ways to do it.”
“That’s right! It’s a surprise!”
Jenny exclaimed, “This is it!”
“Just wait a minute.”
Then she hid behind a tree and didn’t come out for 30 seconds. The tree was wide enough to wrap around two people, so Jenny couldn’t be seen.
It was the moment when she was about to step forward and reveal what she was doing.
Jeobuk-
Jenny emerged from the trees again and walked over. I looked to see what she had prepared, but nothing seemed to have changed.
“What were you doing there that brought you here now?”
“….”
“jenny?”
Jenny just walked towards me without answering. She didn’t say anything when I approached her either.
I thought about examining her with my `eyes`, but I decided not to. I don’t trust her enough to observe her like that.
however…
Support!-
“uh?”
Jenny touched my shoulder… and suddenly I started to freeze.
I was so surprised by that I stepped back.
“what?”
Soon, Jenny transformed into an ice statue. I was wondering what was going on when I was about to turn on my ‘Maan’.
“Ta-da! Surprised?”
Then Jenny popped out from behind the tree, startling me a second time.
I could tell that Jenny, who had just walked up to me, was fake and that I had been completely fooled by her.
I sat down with a thud and said with self-mockery.
“Since when have you been learning this?”
A skill that creates an ice clone in the shape of oneself. This is a skill that Jenny in the main story does not have.
“Radon, it’s only after I’ve listened to your lies.”
She smiled at my curiosity and said,
This was the first time I fell for her trick.
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