206 – Praise The Lord (2)
As Theo himself said, he finished the shower in exactly 5 minutes.
I didn’t wash it myself. In terms of time, he used magic.
Of course, it will be less clean than washing it yourself, but if you spray the perfume well, the [Twisted Dignity of Nobleman] Won’t activate.
‘It’s such a troublesome trait.’
Scent is a good means of gaining favor with others, but this is a bit excessive-
With that thought in mind, Theo came out of the training ground for the undergraduate school of bravery.
“Let’s go.”
Theo headed to the Knights Faculty with Piel and Alps.
* * *
At the same time, in front of the special performance stage near the Faculty of Engineering.
Roy, seated in the audience, was staring at the stage.
The special performance hadn’t started yet, but crowds were gathering rapidly.
At least 3,000 people have already gathered.
“mmm, it will start soon.”
The ‘beginning’ that Roy said has two meanings.
First, the start of the special performance.
The second is Maitree’s plan. I just received a call in the morning saying that there will be a lot of noise this evening. Speaking of today’s evening, it coincides with the time zone for the special performance.
“He will do well, but…”
I hope you don’t do anything too big.
Because everything that he—Mytree—had done was beyond imagination.
Before he took full charge of Ellinia Academy, the experiments conducted in the northern city still kept me awake at night.
······The mobilization of children of each race who were less than 6 months old, brought in from all over the continent, for various biological experiments.
After committing to [Turning White], I became insensitive to the ethical part, but at that time I was very surprised.
Of course, now I’m in a position to do it. He himself was already too involved in [Turning White]. Before she can get her foot out, his neck might run off first.
‘What will happen in the future…….’
Roy was already scared.
* * *
Together with Piel and Alps, Theo arrived at the Knights Faculty.
As Piel said, it was the last day of the festival, and it was also the day when there was a special stage, so people burst into laughter.
“There are so many people.”
“That’s right. It is crowded.”
Piel frowned. That would be the case, and the tables of most food wagons were full of people.
Said Theo.
“Rather, a lot of people must be the same wherever you go. Alps. Is there a menu you want to eat?”
“······Ah, me! I like anything, Theo.”
Alps hurriedly replied. He couldn’t even imagine that Theo would ask for his opinion.
‘I have a craving for seafood today, but…’
But he didn’t say it.
It was because he noticed that he expressed his opinion. What Theo said was, of course, ceremonial.
‘Well, I think I can eat pretty much anything.’
Even before committing herself to the [Cult of Light], She gave up the pleasure of eating in order to survive. This is because the province where she lived was scarce throughout the four seasons.
Theo nodded calmly and gave Piel her gaze.
“Piel, you.”
“I don’t have anything in particular either. Let’s just go the way you like.”
“Looks like you have plenty of pockets.”
“Well, I don’t eat food thinking about the price. Isn’t that the same for you?”
“No, I tend to worry quite a bit. I don’t prefer receiving financial support from the Balderk family.”
“You lie with saliva on your mouth. I know the amount I donated to the Alps at [Night of Light]. Isn’t that the money you received from the Balderk family?”
Piel sighed, raising one corner of her mouth.
‘I donated more than all the other kids who donated, but where are they arguing?’
She didn’t have a lot of money to herself, but it was a very large amount for ordinary students to afford. It was an amount equivalent to living expenses for a tolerable family of four for a year.
‘Pretending to be tough in front of Ade?’
She could have just let it go.
However, I couldn’t stand it because he suddenly seemed cute.
But Theo still had a calm expression.
“No. The offering to the Alps was not borrowed from the name of the Walderk family, but was earned by oneself.”
“Huh. Hey, Theo, do you have a cute side? Where are you playing Gura? You don’t work separately, where do you get that big money?”
“We are sponsored by journalists, guilds & state officials.”
Theo’s voice and demeanor were straight and undisturbed.
At that momentum, Piel’s head became busy.
‘What is it, really? Did you really earn it yourself?’
It’s strange that that attitude is acting. Theo recently was a man who took responsibility for his words.
Piel trembled.
“I heard quite a bit about children being sponsored, but I didn’t know it would turn out to be that savory. Shall I also get along with reporters, guilds, and government officials?”
“Not recommended. First of all, the amount donated to the Alps is almost all of the donations received so far. And for you, Piel, there will be more harm than good. I’m not the type of person who spends a lot of money… I think the fastest way to increase your value is to go your own way honestly.”
“I just did it. By the way… Something’s even more unlucky, you.”
“It’s a feeling I often feel towards people around me.”
Piel decided to just keep his mouth shut.
Almost never felt like losing because someone was talking to him, but something about Theo always feels like losing.
However, that doesn’t make me feel bad. It makes sense.
Feeling a strange feeling, Piel looked sullenly at Theo and opened his mouth again.
“······What are we going to have for dinner anyway?”
“Let’s do that.”
Theo raised his finger and pointed to a store.
「Oriental Fish」
This is an oriental-style restaurant that sells seafood.
Since it is a store that puts effort into creating a luxurious image, it does not operate a food cart even if there are no customers during the festival.
Piel smiled lightly.
“Just looking at the signboard, it looks expensive. After all, the high-end taste is not going anywhere, right?”
“Rather than that reason, it’s because I don’t think there will be a wait.”
“Um. Well, i get it Let’s go in.”
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As expected by Theo, there were not many customers in the [Oriental Fish] Shop.
This is because the price of one meal here is equivalent to the price of about 30 meals at most food stalls.
During the Academy Festival, students tend to open their pockets easily in a romantic mood, but the price range at this store was enough to bring you back to reality.
Either way, Theo, who entered the store confidently, ordered as he was accustomed to.
“Hmm, I’ll take the B course. Piel, what about the Alps?”
“Ummm… I’m worried. Aside from the price, what is the difference between course A and course B?”
“Course B is about 20% more expensive, but unlike course A, seasonal fish is served additionally. Maybe it’s a transmission.”
At Theo’s words, the waitress agreed.
“That’s right, sir. Course B includes grilled fish and sashimi. As expected, you have an excellent eye as well as your dignity.”
“····································· Course B, too.”
Piel said with a cold expression on his face. It was because the waitress, who seemed to be in her early 20s, was smiling at Theo, and she didn’t like it.
Said Theo.
“Alps, what will you do?”
“Ah… I like anything!”
“Then you should take the B course as well. It will fit in your mouth with a high probability.”
Theo finished the order skillfully.
Alps looked at Theo in awe.
‘Wow… As expected, Theo-sama is different no matter what.’
It hasn’t been long since I met him, but his appearance resonated with me.
Sometimes he’s strict, other times he’s kind.
I’m confused about which one they really are, but if they have one thing in common, it’s that they feel ‘definite confidence in themselves’.
What he says may not be the correct answer, but I feel a sense of stability somewhere. Not to mention the fact that he donated most of the money he earned to himself.
‘And something… I think it suits me well.’
I was craving seafood, but Theo accidentally craved seafood too.
It is very strange. Of course, I could never say it out of my mouth, I just thought to myself.
······After a while.
The food was served in turn.
At first, it was six times. Grilled after that. Then meals. Then it was the dessert order.
All three of us were hungry, so we finished our meal very quickly for a course menu.
Piel looked at Theo as he ate the apple sherbet for dessert.
“Um. The taste is very good here. How do you know this place?”
“I know all the 3-star restaurants in the academy.”
“Really? I didn’t even know it was 3 star. I don’t think they’re promoting it as a 3-star here.”
“The owners of these stores usually have a naivety that makes them feel ashamed of their PR.”
“It makes sense. What do you think?”
After thinking about it for a while, Theo said.
“If you are satisfied with that, I think it is the right choice.”