Became an Academy Self-Inflicted Blackmailer chapter 107

107 – Yeongsan (1)

Vacation has begun. It doesn’t seem like very long has passed since he entered the academy, but it is already time to return to his hometown.

Thinking of that, Aria was feeling quite disappointed at first.

This is because I liked her life at the academy more than I thought before enrolling, and more than I expected.

Not to mention her new friends, she is satisfied with the facility called ‘school’ itself.

As she was born and raised in Yeongsan when she was young, it was her first time in a place where she could mingle with her peers. She did think that she didn’t want to go back easily.

‘Yes, it’s unfortunate, but… ….’

But isn’t it the case that her grandfather came to the academy at best? Even though things have been resolved, she has also experienced something unpleasant.

In a way, her worries about the Sword Saint were natural, and Aria also understood that.

So, although it was unfortunate, I accepted it.

It’s not like I can never come back.

She just remembered that after returning home, she should devote herself to training a little more and advance to a higher level.

“…… Uh?”

It was because of that. On her school vacation day, she was very surprised by something Helena said in her classroom.

Experiential learning. And the location is Yeongsan.

I was surprised, but that didn’t last long. Even more than that, her heart was pounding.

Doesn’t that mean that her own friends can also come to Yeongsan?

So, that means you can hang out with her friends even during her vacation.

Aria almost cheered without realizing it, but she held back.

It’s not confirmed yet. Her friends’ choices are still unknown.

Still, if possible, I hope they come to my house.

While Aria had those thoughts, she waited. Although she wanted to go to him directly and say, ‘Welcome to our Yeongsan’, she wanted to attract him.

She felt like she was putting a lot of pressure on herself, so she decided to just stay quiet.

And the result.

“…… And! Wow!”

On the day of heading to her shrine, Aria let out a small shout of joy at the number of students gathered around her.

Approximately 30 people.

Among them, there were quite a few people that Aria knew.

Her Aria’s expression melted into a happy feeling.

“Catherine! Catherine!”

First she reached out to her closest friend. She is a student in Class A, but she became friends with a girl who sat next to her on the day of the entrance ceremony.

Catherine Mercia.

At that moment, she also saw her Aria and smiled brightly.

“Aria. You look happier today? “I like your expression.”

“It’s obvious. “Her friends are coming to the house, and who doesn’t like that?”

Aria smiled and said, ‘hehehe’, and then scratched her cheek in a slightly embarrassed manner.

“Besides, I’ve never invited a friend to my house before… ….”

The added words were spoken in a low voice, but Catherine could hear them clearly.

Her eyes softened as she looked at Aria.

Catherine’s hands suddenly grabbed Aria’s cheeks.

“Eck.”

“Oh my, I wonder if I might like this cute kid.”

“Hey, Catherine?”

Katherine did not pay any attention to Aria’s panicked voice.

She plays with her cheek until she is satisfied, and then she suddenly glances in another direction.

“Well, Aria, I can kind of guess the real reason why you’re so excited.”

“Ugh…… ?”

And at the next words, Aria tilted her head.

It was because she didn’t understand what was being said, but-.

“…… Ah.”

Immediately after looking back at the direction Catherine was looking at, she realized what she meant and her face naturally blushed.

Aria’s eyes could not be fixed on one place and she began to sway back and forth.

Of course, Catherine expected that kind of reaction from her, so she just laughed and laughed as if she thought she was cute.

The two girls’ gazes were directed towards none other than the direction of a boy.

A boy who knows Catherine and Aria well.

Also, Catherine knew well her Aria’s feelings regarding him.

How could you not know? It feels like it was just yesterday that I received counseling.

A blatant smile appeared on Catherine’s lips.

“Ha, the first time I met Aria, I thought she wouldn’t be interested in that. No, she actually did.”

“W-I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“Are you planning to get away? Hey, in front of me?”

She closed her eyes as if Catherine knew everything, and Aria remained silent.

The fact that her face turned red was a bonus.

“Although there weren’t many, her romantic relationships were rare, but Aria didn’t often get involved in such conversations.”

“… ….”

“I can’t believe Aria, who was like that, has changed like this now, hehehe.”

“Ugh… ….”

Aria lowered her head as if she was embarrassed and then rubbed her forehead against Catherine’s chest.

It was as if she was telling me not to say any more.

“Dante, you’re a good guy. “I know because we’ve talked a few times.”

Of course, that didn’t stop Catherine’s lips from moving.

“But honestly, I don’t know much about Dante as a man? It’s not like we built up that much friendship…….”

This time, as she began stroking Aria’s hair, she slightly turned her head and looked at Dante.

“Besides, well.”

In addition, a girl who happens to be by Dante’s side also looks at him.

Catherine’s expression changed quite mysteriously.

“Everyone knows this, right? You probably don’t know that he’s a son of a b*tch… ….”

Then Catherine looks back at Aria.

She said as if she felt sorry for her.

“The opponent is too strong, Aria. Of course, you are a girl who is pretty and cute enough not to lose to a saint, but since you lost the player, your chances of winning will be slim.”

“… ….”

Aria did not answer that question.

She just pouts her lips.

At such an obvious reaction, Catherine burst out laughing.

“You know that those two always hang out together, right? Needless to say, they seem to be the closest friends to each other. In fact, I would say that they are a fun couple to watch. Well, at least I’m not bored if I watch it.”

The next thought that comes to mind is the daily life of Class A, a man and a woman bickering every moment.

In fact, it has become a specialty(?) Of Class A.

After a moment of silence, Catherine patted Aria’s back as if she had no choice. She

And she adds a word.

“Should I give up?”

“…… “Whose side are you on, Catherine?”

“Oh, of course I’m on Aria’s side.”

Catherine naturally spoke in response to Aria’s resentment in her voice, and Aria stuck out her lips once again.

“I know that too…” ….”

However, she also did not know what Catherine meant.

She knows better if it is a combination of Dante and Beatrice in the first place.

Still, we became close friends, and we sometimes spent time together.

“Ha.”

That’s why she sighs even more.

I have no choice but to do so, because the road ahead is difficult.

She didn’t tell Catherine, but after their first meeting, Aria was quite fond of Beatrice, not Dante.

It would not be wrong to say that he fell in love with the kindness of the woman who comforted him.

To be more honest, I think she is a same-s*x friend whom I want to become closer to than now.

‘…… Her feelings are also genuine. It’s true, though.’

The only problem is that Beatrice has now become something of a romantic enemy(?).

From Aria’s point of view, it is a situation that can’t help but be a bit depressing.

Should we call it a dilemma between friendship and love?

Anyway, it was a daunting task.

Aria sighed heavily and shook her head.

She then organized her complicated mind a little.

For now, I just want to look forward to heading to Yeongsan together. There would be no point in thinking about something that would be difficult to answer.

“…… Phew.”

After taking her last breath, Aria pushed her distracting thoughts to a corner of her mind.

Her expression brightened ever so slightly.

“Dante, saint.”

Aria approached the two people with her quick steps. As if she had just spotted her, Dante and Beatrice also turn their gaze to her.

Aria thought about that.

No matter what, those two people are both my precious friends. So, if possible, I hope the three of us can make good memories in Yeongsan.

Okay, isn’t that what happened?

“Not everyone knows, but there are a lot of fun things to do in Yeongsan. “I will introduce them one by one.”

Smiling brightly, Aria naturally slipped into the gap between the two.

She naturally presses her body close to Dante’s side.

“…… ?”

Beatrice’s eyes changed strangely at Aria’s meaningful movement, but Aria didn’t care about that.

No, she tried hard to pretend not to care.

“Shall we all go to the hot springs together? Although the east is famous for its open-air hot springs, the water of Yeongsan has a particularly mysterious effect…….”

To reiterate, Aria cherished her relationship with both of them.

If there’s one thing I can say for sure…….

It may be that, just a little bit, there is no desire to mix selfishness into such a relationship.

*****

The trip to Yeongsan went smoothly.

It was my first time traveling by carriage…….

‘If you think about it that way, isn’t this the first time you’ve come out of the academy in the first place?’

As I was greeted by the cool breeze coming in from the open window, a thought suddenly occurred to me.

Certainly, if it wasn’t the Academy, it would have been the affiliated city underneath it.

I think I probably haven’t gone out even once since I was possessed.

If you think about it that way, it seems like a very meaningful trip…….

‘The carriage is also more comfortable than expected.’

With that thought in mind, I stuck my head out the window and looked at the front of the carriage.

Exterior painted in luxurious navy blue, wide and long body, and three pairs of large wheels.

First of all, compared to the image of a carriage I knew, something was very different.

Maybe some kind of magical treatment was done, but the ride comfort is just as good as that of modern vehicles.

It is said that Tsumei prepared it separately because it was impossible to cram 32 people into the carriage that the Sword Saint was riding.

As someone who had imagined a rough and difficult journey, I was very grateful.

After all, this is our Tsume. A model educator, worthy of his name as Dean.

I always admire the way he thinks about his students.

‘…… When Flügel said he was following me, he looked at me with a lingering gaze, which was a bit lame.’

Well, isn’t that a problem that can be treated with cuteness?

Because the embodiment of overprotection sank at the thought of my nephew.

-Aunt, just do your own thing! How long are you going to follow me around? If anyone sees me, they’ll think I’m going somewhere I can’t go, hmm.

-F, Flügel. How could you say that to me…….

-For now, I’m going to play with Dante! My aunt lives at the academy!

-Oh, Flügel?! Flügel!!

…… It would be easier to understand if we roughly described it as a conversation like this.

It was a bit pitiful, but whatever. It’s a good thing to be self-employed.

If you try to interfere with me every day, Flügel explodes.

Even if the feeling of worry is second to none.

For example, ‘Can’t I not go there because it’s dangerous?’ Or ‘Can’t I just not go there because I’m anxious?’

To be honest, it was a bit excessive.

I laughed and tapped the dangling sword sheath.

“So what do you think, are you satisfied?”

Of course, the person speaking to him is Flügel.

The reason I am looking out the window is because of her request.

[…] … He.]

Flügel slightly stuck out her head and let out a small laugh.

And she leans against the frame of the window and rustles.

[Of course. I am completely satisfied.]

As she spoke like that, it seemed like she really liked the scenery outside the window.

And the surprising thing is that her gaze is now somewhat discernible.

Even though there are no organs in the sword that can be called eyes. It is said that it is possible to detect the surroundings and read their shapes and forms using one’s own magical power.

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Should I say that as we have been together, I have begun to feel the range of magical power detection?

It wasn’t a bad thing. Some of the discomfort in communicating with each other will disappear.

I smiled lightly, lifted the sword sheath and held it out the window.

[Oh, oh oh.]

Flügel gave a shaky voice as if he was surprised for a moment.

But soon, as if I got used to it, the tremors stopped.

[Wow…… !]

Enjoying the breeze, she let out a voice full of admiration.

I guess it was because there was one of the most amazing sights that happened to come into view.

[Dante, Dante! Look over there, look at that mountain! So high! There is no end in sight!]

“Yes, yes.”

I answered casually and also looked out the window.

The spiritual mountain, colored white, is gradually coming into view.

Is it because the shore itself is located on high ground?

The season is summer and the air is cold.

The top of the high mountain range vaguely visible beyond the field of view was almost completely covered in white, presumed to be snow.

“…… “You’re here.”

I smiled, feeling a bit of trepidation.

You probably won’t feel this way even if you step on any great tourist attraction in modern times.

Because it is a world that cannot be reached in the original way, because it is an area that cannot be reached.

That’s probably why you can feel this kind of emotion.

Yeongsan (靈山).

As I looked at the mountains covered in mysterious fog, I swallowed dry saliva without realizing it.

Is this the feeling of intimidation one feels in front of Mother Nature?

Perhaps I am making a pilgrimage to a holy place in the true sense of the word.

Anyway, it is a natural scenery that makes your heart beat in many ways.

At this moment, I completely forgot about future predictions and the problem of the devil involved. I could forget it.

Because it was such an incredible sight.

“Good.”

I am very satisfied. This is travel and this is healing.

I enjoyed the sight of Yeongsan with a relaxed expression.

“Sniff, slurp.”

“… ….”

Of course, I’m not saying that everyone else except me is like that.

No, most people probably feel happy about it.

Just one person. There was one guy who couldn’t fit into this excited atmosphere.

“Sigh, I said I didn’t want to go. I said it. “You brought me here by force and force.”

The name of the guy who is stuck in one corner of the carriage, crying with his voice muffled, is Jibril.

“Devil, my master is a demon…….”

Well. Needless to say, he is a new party member.

It’s hard to say we’re still friends… ….

Anyway, I heard her sigh and opened her mouth towards her.

“I told you not to use that title.”

“Hey.”

“There are a lot of other kids here, so what if they hear it?”

Rubbing his wet eyes, Jibril looked up at me with the pity of the world.

“The owner is a grumpy person… ….”

“Oh my, the patterns are endless.”

I let out a sigh.