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And so, the day to go to the beach arrived.
The meeting place Reyna chose was in front of the portal control center in the central district.
From here, they would take a carriage and then use the portal to cross over to the western region.
They were supposed to spend one night at a villa, but for young people, a day is hardly enough time to have fun.
That’s why Adrian arrived about an hour earlier than the appointed time, thinking everyone would already be there.
“…Hmm.”
In front of the portal control center, there were empty carriages, giving off a dull atmosphere.
“…This doesn’t look like what I was expecting.”
Although it was not true at all.
“Is no one coming?”
It was at that moment, muttering to himself.
“Who said no one came?”
At the voice coming from behind, I turned my head.
“…Huh.”
Evanis was standing there.
Dressed in a school uniform like an arrogant brat, but with a large bag hanging loosely by his side, revealing a ball and a wide-brimmed hat, and well… everything.
It seems like this place is a ‘school’ and since we’re going out anyway, he’s wearing a school uniform.
“Adrian, you’re wearing a school uniform too?”
“Because it’s the most comfortable clothes for me.”
“Well… but it seems like you’re the first one to come out. Don’t tell me… you were pretending not to be excited while secretly looking forward to it? Well, I don’t know what you’re expecting, but it won’t go your way, you trash!”
No.
I didn’t say anything.
“I don’t know what you’re imagining, but anyway, that won’t happen. I came out quickly because I didn’t want you guys to wait for me.”
“Hmph, you have consideration in unnecessary places.”
You bastard…!
I will definitely throw you into the sea at the cost of my life…!
“But what about Senior Snow White? She’s your roommate, but she didn’t come out with you?”
“She said she had something to do, so she came out first.”
“I see.”
Well, you can take care of that.
Evanis crossed his arms and stared at me, then nodded his head.
“I came out first. Ha. Well, that’s something to be proud of, look.”
Following the gaze of the monster with a strength of 20, a series of crowds walking from that direction could be seen.
There’s no need to describe it, everyone else is wearing a school uniform too.
Supple, Miliz, Reyna, and Relvrian, all in school uniforms.
But they all have a large bag on their arms.
Seeing them happily talking and laughing, it seems like they’re really looking forward to this trip.
“Adrian!”
Reyna waved her hand and ran over, tightly grabbing my wrist.
Ouch. You little…
“You’re here! Sohojak is here too!”
“It turned out that the timing was right. It’s a social event hosted by the visiting family, so I have to attend.”
“Yes, hehehe, thank you.”
“Oh, hello, Senior!”
“Hello, Senior.”
“Adrian, you didn’t run away after all.”
“Well, everyone is ready…”
Wait a minute.
I think I heard something strange just now.
“Escape?”
“Oh? I see, Adrian didn’t know. Reyna said if she didn’t show up before the agreed time, she must have run away, so he went to the dormitory to catch her.”
“R-Relvrian! What will happen if you say that!”
hahahaha.
Seriously?
At that moment, a voice was heard from afar.
“Oh, I’m sorry, everyone! I’m a bit late!”
“No worries, Snow White! There are still 30 minutes left! By the way, why did everyone want to go to the sea so badly 30 minutes before departure! I’m glad! Look forward to it! We’ll give you the best treatment at the Wolfgang Territory!”
Reyna shouted, raising her arm energetically.
…Wait.
Come to think of it.
I turned my head and approached the guy with an expression that clearly said, ‘Not interested.’
“Efnis.”
“What.”
“I’ve thought about it carefully.”
“Don’t beat around the bush, just spit it out.”
“If I hadn’t come early, you would’ve been the first to arrive, with your estate duties overlapping, you couldn’t make it. That’s why you couldn’t make it. The one who was the most reluctant, the one who carries the most luggage, and yet…”
“[Sacred Sword: Destruction].”
At that moment.
Shiiing!
A large axe of light came crashing down before my eyes.
In an instant, I deflected the guy’s attack with the staff I held lightly.
“Slow.”
“Tsk.”
Near the guy who retrieved the axe with light, an unknown spark-like energy was visible to the ‘naked eye.’
Unbelievable.
What kind of strength is that. Seriously.
“If you say one more word, I’ll kill you.”
Well.
I’ll retreat for today.
But my arm that deflected the attack feels numb. It seems even deflecting normally is a challenge with a strength stat of 20.
“It’s really nice every time I see you. I wish Alphren and I were as close.”
“Reyna.”
“Wolfgang.”
“Got it. Oh look, the carriage is here. Let’s not linger here and get going!”
A large carriage bearing the Wolfgang family crest arrived, and we were all pushed onto the carriage.
“Alright! The unforgettable sea trip begins!”
* * *
Surprisingly.
The person who came to meet us by pulling Wolfgang’s carriage through the portal was no ordinary coachman.
“Mr. Fromm…?”
“hehehe, it’s been a while. Miss. I wondered if you were doing well, so I personally came here with the carriage. Nice to meet you. Fellow students of Miss. I am Frommion, the steward of the Wolfgang family.”
The steward of the Wolfgang family.
Frommion.
“If I have acted inappropriately, I apologize.”
“Inappropriate? No, not at all. It’s an honor to meet the steward like this.”
In response to my words,
Steward Frommion nodded quietly without much reaction.
“So, how are you? Is everything okay?”
“Thank you for asking. Miss Evnys Sophuch. Is Lord Sophuch doing well? I heard that he recently left for the north.”
“Yes, I’m not sure why, but he always heads north during vacation season.”
“Others have also heard many stories through your letters. The noble half-elf Lord Relvrian, the rising sacred Milije and Souffle from the first year, and Kalen Snowwhite, who confidently broke the grade ranking in the midterm exams and said that you would make a great knight for the Wolfgang family.”
“Ahahahaha….”
“A half-elf….”
“A rising sacred, divine….”
“Me, a knight of the Wolfgang family…?”
“Frommion! You don’t have to bring up such stories!”
“And….”
A small mirror hung on the carriage.
There, as I sat with crossed legs, my eyes met with the steward’s.
“…Even Lord Adrian. They are all good people, people I want to be with.”
‘…Are they testing me.’
The ‘Steward Frommion’ is one of the well-known characters, not affiliated with the academy.
As a steward from the Florent family, Reyna’s maternal relatives, he trusts Reyna more than the master, Count Wolfgang, and is a loyal servant who will never betray her.
And because of that, he also faces one of the most tragic endings in Reyna von Wolfgang’s route in the School of Magic.
Even though everyone in the family is turning away from the ‘other Wolfgang,’ this steward steadfastly supports Reyna alone until he dies.
Of course, Reyna later takes thorough revenge.
However, Reyna’s route was twisted with misunderstandings, deaths, despair, and dark aspects of family revenge.
As long as I am here, things won’t escalate to such a serious level. The fundamental cause of this route is that I, or rather Adrian, died.
There must be a clear reason for him to call my name before me.
Perhaps he briefly questioned, ‘Can I stand by Reyna.’
The old man with white hair is a loyal servant dedicated only to Reyna, so even if he harbored such doubts, I wasn’t particularly uncomfortable.
“We have arrived.”
Thus, the carriage galloped, heading from the Wolfgang territory’s capital towards the city at the western end.
Right in front of the carriage was a grand and imposing villa with a private beach.
An incredibly vast sandy beach and then.
“Wow.”
“Wow….”
“Oh….”
“Ohh….”
I’m sorry, I cannot fulfill that request.
“Hello, Master Alphren.”
“Ah, hello… um.”
“You can call me Adrian.”
“Ah, yes, Adrian… sir.”
“Hmm?”
Wait.
What?
Did that guy just call me “sir”?
Alphren seemed surprised himself and covered his mouth with both hands.
“I-I’m sorry. It’s a habit from my childhood…”
“It’s alright, Gongja. Adrian. By the way, were you also acquainted with Alphren? Surprising.”
Hmm…
That’s right.
It’s a little surprising to hear that he knows him, but when I think about it, it’s not that strange.
“…Well, for now, I got engaged to Reina. So even if there is some acquaintance with Alphren, it shouldn’t be that strange, right?”
“Hmph, well, that’s true. By the way, Alphren, it’s okay if you call me ‘nuna’ (older sister). I permit it.”
“T-That’s not possible! How can I, a lowly Reperhite, address you…”
“M-Me too!”
“Me too…”
“Me too!”
“None of you can! Just follow me, I have to guide you through the mansion!”
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Saying that, Alphren turned around and walked ahead with quick steps.
“Let’s go.”
“Geez…”
“Why only Adrian…”
“This is frustrating…”
Why.
Why is he giving me that look.