198 – Joint Evaluation (2)⚝
As we talked, it was Belaste before we knew it. As soon as the carriage reached the meeting point, the first thing to do was to find the kite mixed in between Heden and Oila. Unlike us, his face became pale because he was riding in a carriage that could accommodate as many as 8 people.
“Demana!”
“I’ll go there.”
I guess I’ve been going through a bit of a hard time, so I’ve lost some weight. Her chin, which always had fat attached to her breasts, became slimmer and looked prettier than before. He looks disappointed when he treats him face-to-face, as he is as unfamiliar as he is glad.
“Didn’t you miss me?”
“I missed you.”
“But…… “I don’t think he’s happy.”
“Should I give you a ride on a wooden horse while everyone is watching?”
I can finally smile.
“No…… Later.”
“I’m not saying I don’t like it.”
“I had a really hard time. “I’m just holding back from wanting to be pampered.”
I guess it’s nice to see that they’re already getting ready to cuddle up. He must have been under a lot of pressure because he couldn’t reveal his true feelings to anyone but me, and Madame Pompadou’s inspection must have been harsh.
“We have to stop by the cathedral first.”
He nods that he should leave Rosa to the Velaste branch here. Heden and Oila waved as if they had seen us. Unlike her bright smile, she looked at me intently and sighed.
─Still, he’s bigger than Senior Trey.
I only consoled myself in my heart. Tyria is not running on anything, but Heden is running on anything.
“Brother, you were surprised, right?”
I was shocked when I went to the Belaste branch of the Bercia Brotherhood. She looked exactly like Francesco, and the man with the rich hair greeted her and asked her who she was. She is his younger sister. He said he would provide lodging and a sanctuary for Rosa, so we had a conversation in the courtyard to see if we could get along with him.
“You mean private meals, right?”
“Yes, because I tend to have a bit of an appetite.”
I asked if it would be possible because I would pay separately, and he said he could order what he wanted to eat. Of course I can do it, she whispers with the same smile as her older brother.
“Here in Belaste, there are often cases where prisoners need treatment.”
“Oh, I heard about the prisoner story.
“But, according to the doctrine of our church, there are no saints who want to treat prisoners, so it is really difficult.”
He meant that he wanted to ask Rosa to do it, but he opposed it out of fear that he might get caught, and then he remembered the debt he owed to Ain.
“How much money do you pay?”
When I imitated Francesco, he smiled.
“Brother, you are a person who loves not only humans but also other species.”
“It is said that God’s creatures are in pain, so as a believer, how could I turn a blind eye?”
“There are many people who are reluctant to do it, so at least they will pay twice as much.”
“Good.”
“Very good.”
Greasy smiles spread across our faces. When I held out my hand first, he saw that the very necessary saint had arrived and said that even this was arranged by the Virgin Mary. He nodded. Even though his physical strength is at a low level, he can earn a little bit of money with this to pay for his own meals. It is also beneficial to Rosa.
“Sister, please talk for a moment.”
He brought her to the shadow of her wall and explained her reasons for treating her prisoners. Rosa, who had not been persuaded by the words that they needed even more help because they were failed creatures, began to waver when he said that he would send his messenger.
“Po, phone phone…… !”
“Yes.”
“If my sister does that, every day…… “Are you going to come see me?”
─Of course.
This is an unfamiliar place for Rosa, and she has no schedule until the tournament begins. He knew that if he uprooted her, moved her, and pretended not to notice, she would quickly wilt, and he promised that he would do so, but she looked uneasy.
“Everyone, everyone…… Hey, I just made a promise and left…… Phonepon, you can’t forget your sister…… Huh?”
“Please decide what time you will come tomorrow.”
“Bar, at night…” … “I want to see you as late as possible.”
When I asked him why he wanted to see me only after dinner, he smiled shyly.
“Then, Joe, all day…… “Because you can have fun while waiting.”
“I understand.”
Eight o’clock, that’s exactly what I decided. The saintess doesn’t have a daily routine, so Rosa’s job here is to treat the prisoner and wait for me. If it’s late, I’ll have to at least send her an official letter so she doesn’t have to worry. She says she will contact me as soon as she arrives at the accommodation and asks that she will obey and wait.
“Demana, what about the saint?”
Kite asked as we came out of the cathedral.
“I came to wish you well.”
“Ah…… I see. “What do we do now?”
I’m already excited to have fun, but it’s not the time. It was decided that Rita would take care of the tournament registration, and Ain would be in charge of choosing the accommodation. What we need to do is find out information on subjects to be applied for in the upcoming joint evaluation.
“Kite, we need to find out the subjects for the exam, right?”
“Aang, I’m hungry!”
“You can bear it, right?”
“Okay…… Then, when it’s over, let’s all go buy something delicious together.”
I’m glad you showed some cuteness. I was worried that he might have become a broken heart and a complete mess, but he seems to have pulled himself together well. Kites grow very slowly. She’s slow, but she’s maturing little by little, so I guess she’ll just have to wait a little longer.
“I came to get the exam subject list.”
“The cadet nameplate is here!”
Unlike when she first came to Heoden, Kite stayed by my side and helped me with administrative processes. Afterwards, she discussed what subjects to take together, but it wasn’t as easy as she thought. There was a gap between the subjects we learned and the subjects we would take the test on.
“There are only two subjects in therapy?”
It is divided into natural therapy and physical therapy. Looking at the detailed explanation, the subjects covered by one test are extensive.
「Nature: All treatment activities utilizing the patient’s self-healing power」
「Physics: All treatment activities that surgically restore the affected area.」
Even I am confused, it must be like a foreign language to Kite.
“Demana, if we are taking herbal medicine, which one should we take?”
“I guess…… “It’s like natural therapy.”
At times like this, I miss Tyria. I have experience taking the exam and I know this well. Since we will be using different accommodations throughout the joint evaluation, I won’t be able to ask questions as conveniently as before. I’ll have to ask Rita.
“So you and the saint who listen to emergency rescue are physical therapy?”
“I am, but Rosa does not have to take the test because she is a student.”
“Sister…… ?”
“Yes, I decided to call it that.”
Kite started a snowball fight with her to prevent her from losing because her eyes were blinking. As she gradually became more tearful, she tried to make it a joke and called her sister. She was startled and burst into tears.
“Oh my…… Don’t call me that. “Why am I your older sister?”
“If you keep sulking, I have to keep calling you noona.”
What are you going to do? It’s okay to become friends, but I can’t show you that I’m friendly.
“Okay.”
“Really?”
“Saint Rosa does not take exams.”
“Aang, okay.”
“Do you want to start a strange rumor here too?”
“Madame Pompadou gave me a guarantee, so it’s okay.”
─Shall I say it now?
At Madame Pompadou’s request, she had to confirm that she was not interested in that area. However, I was not sure if it was right for me to tell Kite or even if it was okay, so I kept putting it off.
“Kite.”
“Aang?”
“What Madame Pepe taught me.”
There is no answer.
“You don’t have to do it anymore.”
“No…… Well, I never did anything strange…… “Trust me.”
“I trust you, so don’t do that.”
Let’s hold her hand tightly, okay…… I bow my head respectfully. I won’t ask what she did. I wouldn’t even guess. Let me just say that you don’t have to do it anymore. I couldn’t grant all of Madame Pompadou’s wishes, but this is my way of being considerate of Kite.
“I have to gather this information and go to the dorm. “She said she would take Ain to a good place.”
“What should I do for dinner?”
“Maybelle is there too, so go talk to her. By the way, you know that Rita is coming too.”
“Ah…… “Your sister too?”
“I can’t take your side openly, but do you know what I did because of you?”
“I know…… Yes, I am very grateful.”
“So, don’t fight with senior Rita, even if it’s just for my sake.”
As she nodded meekly, I let go of her hand, and this time Kite grabbed my hand tightly.
“This is…” … That is…… “Not even Heoden.”
He pointed out that no one recognizes us, and that it has been a long time since the scandal disappeared. She twists her fingers and quickly lets them go. I may be offended, but I want to be Kite’s older brother. Because that is exactly what this immature and fierce woman needs most.
“But, aren’t all the buildings here old?”
Kite was walking through the streets of Bela Ste. She said. Contrary to what I expected, I was surprised to see the rear facilities. Just looking at the scale, it is truly enormous and the crowds are incomparable to Heoden.
However, there are two fatal problems here in Velaste.
For one, there is no distinction between districts used by the public and teachers. Because classrooms and laboratories are located next to the downtown area used by merchants, the structure is easily exposed to crime. In terms of security, it is quite poor.
Our Heoden is surrounded by a large forest, and the identities of those working at the facility are certain. The system is cut off from the outside world so you can only focus on studying, and it’s hard to fall into deviation. There is a clear difference from Velaste. I was curious about the crime rate here and especially the level of ethics of the academy’s cadets.
“Kite, how do you look here?”
“Oh, I’m into that…” … The buildings are very small…… “I was a little surprised because it seemed older than ours.”
Two, as she said, all the facilities are seriously old. Since it is a stone building, there are no durability issues, but the hallways are narrow and the interior design seems inefficient. The gap with Heoden is significant. Just in case, I looked around the lecture hall used by the support department and found that there was no back door. There is a structural defect that allows access only through the front door.
“Demana, can I speak?”
“Yes.”
“That…… Hey…… “I don’t think our academy is that bad.”
“Think alike.”
“Oh, really?”
Kite confirmed that although he didn’t know the level of the cadets, there seemed to be a gap in terms of infrastructure. We arrived at the meeting place with Ain. She handed me the key to her assigned room. It was a private house.
“What about Ampong?”
“I took you there well.”
“Your Majesty…… “I came too.”
“Jokbal, you eat and clean my room.”
“Yes?”
“I sang Pompadou because of you. “Are you rebelling against me now?”
“No…… “I’m good at cleaning and cooking.”
“Ah, just try making a sound?”
Kite bit her tongue. I guess I was planning on doing it. When Rita comes, we can talk about the exam subjects and the tournament. Ain also found a good restaurant. After a moment of awkward silence, she tried to speak to her.
“Can we eat and then go see the area where the prisoners are?”
“Ugh, furry bastard.”
She accused him of thinking of conquering even the wildest beasts, so Kite covered his ears. She must have already heard everything, as warm steam was rising from her neck. Just as she was licking her lips, unsure of what to say, Rita arrived.