Chapter 95 – In the face of uneasy omens…
‘Do you know why we can’t help but be afraid in front of wild beasts?’＜ /B＞
I remember coming across the extremely poor title
In a newspaper article.
It would have been the section that usually covered celebrities’ dating rumors or topics that were hot topics in society, but as if there was no news that day, a cute and cute article that only young boys would listen to was posted along with a picture of a cute beast. . If I had to briefly summarize it from memory, I would say it was so boring that I couldn’t help but yawn from the moment I saw the first sentence.
“Why on earth do you write about such useless things? Instead of something like this, let’s deal with scandals this time! “It’s because I have no sense!”
I was scratching my matted hair with a piece of toast in my mouth, unable to understand that the subscription fee I had paid was wasted on printing out such a nutritious lump of type. All I did was spit out curses, forcing uninteresting sentences into my head, such as saying it was possible or causing fear.
It was unexpected until then.
I never dreamed that in less than a year, I would be able to feel the fear that comes from those very low frequencies, and that ‘foxes’ would also fall into the category of ‘wild beasts’ that I knew. Will be.
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‘Hey, Anastasia.’
‘What is it?’
‘What happened to this?’
‘Don’t ask me.’
This is what it feels like to have a conversation without using your voice.
It was my first time having a conversation using ventriloquism, but I was able to feel once again that when people are cornered, they unleash unknown powers.
‘This is a party, right?’
‘It’s a party. ‘Everyone looks happy.’
‘It’s fun, right? Especially Cecilia…… ‘Your expression looks strange?’
‘I think that’s what he says… If you’re that curious, why don’t you ask Master yourself?’
‘That’s because it’s scary. No, it has become even more harsh than that? Last time, what is it, the princess was a little more shameless, fierce and stupid, but a little braver. ‘Didn’t you feel something like that?’
‘Do you need to do more of that stupid acting to be satisfied?’
‘What, was it an act? I… Again… ‘I thought he had changed strangely in the few years I hadn’t seen him.’
‘… Under! What does that mean? You want to fight? ‘There’s no such thing as a teacher, right?’
Silent gunfire.
Me and Anastasia were busy holding each other accountable.
Even as we were preparing for the party and putting charcoal under the barbecue grill, we were busy keeping an eye on Cecilia.
I was able to hear roughly from Anastasia what happened that day when there were so many dates.
Unfortunately, it seemed like she hadn’t had a proper conversation with Cecilia since that day.
Even if we happen to run into each other in the hallway or classroom, after seriously considering whether it would be right to make eye contact and say hello, or whether it would be right to just continue on our way, the distance between each other grew vaguely and in the end, we became worse than others. Sai, no, then it’s not the same as usual… ? I asked, and Anastasia answered sulkingly.
“No? “We’re friends again?!”
If you listen at least superficially to her excuse, which has a confusing chronological order, it doesn’t seem like the issue is simply that Anastasia and I lied about our identities and went to the appointment. When I asked her why, her face turned black for a moment, probably because she was reminded of a bad memory, as if she was feeling nauseous.
“…… Keys… ? I… With a man… ? I keep thinking that way… Ugh… Wow… “
And he kept emptying his stomach, which had been empty for the party.
Why are you looking at me and chewing your cud? My, am I that ugly?
I was so innocent that I almost felt like I had become a bad person because they were looking at me like they were going to kill me.
If it weren’t for Cecilia who appeared at the right time, I would have been truly intimidated.
“Teacher, everyone is ready.”
“Ah, yes. Yeah, yeah….”
Not many people were invited to the party.
In fact, there was a feeling that it was nothing more than an excuse to some extent, but the purpose of the party itself was to celebrate Ran’s recovery, so people were invited as long as she did not feel burdened.
Freya, Professor Aegis, and the DCise siblings. Fernandez thought about it for a moment, but decided against it because he didn’t know what would happen in the presence of his children. She sent an invitation to the Chairman, but she declined, saying she had issues to deal with related to the 6th Holy Sword. And the DC couple, who had been staying at a hotel near the Academy until just yesterday, also shook their heads.
“Thank you, son-in-law, for even considering the invitation. “But I think it’s right to leave this time.”
The answer was probably with Anastasia in mind. When I asked why, I got a similar answer.
“I don’t personally hate that princess. It’s just that she knows it and it’s a burden she has to bear. She was born as a princess, not just an individual. As a symbol of the Empire and one of its shining stars, she has a weight and duty to bear. She believes that the emperor’s immorality and original sin are among them. Even to this day, her thoughts remain unchanged. But even so, I have no intention of shamelessly going out there and ruining her mood. Oh, even if Ignis or Undine say something rude, please have your son-in-law take care of it.”
Mrs. Dees grabbed my hand and said, “I’m sorry” Over and over again. Repeated her words. Even as she was seeing her off, Mrs. Decis waved her hand to me all the way.
Preparing for the party was relatively uncomplicated.
It was just a party and it was just a simple gathering for dinner, so there wasn’t even anything to prepare.
As the sunset slowly began to set, we settled down in a corner of Middle Garden. This maze-like place created a secret space with only tall trees and bushes. Unless a student with nothing to do wastefully tampers with the space, they probably won’t be caught.
The light from the gas lamp alone was not enough, so we lit a few lanterns and lit a bonfire to brighten the mood. Rin was hovering around her campfire looking very worried, so I asked her why she was doing that, and she asked me if she was worried that the good boy might catch the fire.
“Oppa… Is it okay to do this? “Wouldn’t I get scolded or something like that?”
“It’s okay. “If the fire spreads, let’s go and think about it then.”
If you think about it, it may have been fortunate that the chairman did not come. If the fact that meat was being grilled and eaten in this maze where open fires were prohibited had reached the Chairman’s ears, it was clear that it would not end up as just a rumor.
“Well, the reason we gathered like this today is none other than to celebrate Ran’s recovery. As a result of our Ran’s diligent treatment, her eyes are now able to see normally. Everyone is cool and cute, and anyway, applause for the cute Ran, who is going to be so handsome that the future is so worrisome!”
After arrogantly finishing my speech by saying, “Ahem,” I said a toast and raised my drink high, and everyone started applauding, giggling, and sharing food.
This is the beginning. After taking a moment to look at Cecilia, who was in an unusual mood, Professor Aegis came up to me and spoke to me.
“It looks like you used the medicine well~♪”
“Professor Aegis… ! Ah, yes. Thanks to this, I was able to use the medicine without any problems.”
“And judging by the atmosphere, it looks like you were caught by Miss Cecilia~♪”
If you noticed, could you please help me a little, she asked, and with a meaningful eye smile, the answer came back that I couldn’t…. You can’t use it? Is it such a big mistake?
“Well, actually, I don’t think being caught is that big of a problem~”
“What should I do? “I think something happened between the princess and Cecilia.”
“Wouldn’t it be okay? You grow while fighting. Everyone.”
“If it was just a fight, it would be fortunate.”
“Oh, would you like to have a drink?”
“… Oh, I don’t like alcohol……..”
I was about to politely decline the drink that Professor Aegis gave me, when I felt Freya’s gaze fall on me.
“Huh? Eugene, aren’t you able to drink again now? … “It’s okay to drink, but don’t drink too much.”
She still doesn’t know what I did to change her body with Anastasia. It was Anastasia, not me, who was sipping an expensive glass of wine at the restaurant that day, but even so, I couldn’t help but keep in mind the possibility of getting caught by Freya if I just kept quiet.
“… Ha ha ha! “If Professor Aegis gives you alcohol, you must drink it.”
“Oh my, thank you. hehehehe!”
I drank alcohol without even taking a breath and then quickly left the room with the excuse that I had to grill meat. I ran to where Ignis was lighting the charcoal and suddenly picked up the tongs.
“I’ll bake, Ignis, you’re playing with the kids.”
“Hmm? Suddenly? Although I like it… “Are you okay?”
“Of course. I am the oldest……… Ah… Even if you’re not the oldest… “
I stopped talking when I realized that Professor Aegis and Freya were not there to discuss age. But I ended up making the wrong excuse.
‘Elder’.
The oldest person.
This very word was the problem.
It wasn’t a word specifically meant to refer to anyone, but an angry voice burst out.
“… Oh my~♪ Professor Neferna. “If you consider me as an elf, I am a virgin who has not even reached the age of marriage yet. You cannot use my age, which is just a number, so carelessly.”
I haven’t said anything yet… Professor Aegis.
“Eujin, please don’t misunderstand and listen. Although each individual is different, the Vanir gods are generally a long-lived race. So, age is just a number. Oh, this is not an idiomatic expression, it really means it literally. Got it?”
Freya, even you…
Is this such an important issue?
Then Undine held her breasts high and insisted as if she could not lose.
“Ahem! Then, it is a victory for the surviving Undine, who has a long lifespan and is even young! Isn’t it? “It’s fire.”
“Foxes are not a long-lived species, and I am a little younger than Undine, so I am not sure. And… If we can handle the pyknosis a little more smoothly, it will look the way the teacher wants… Because you can change it. It is possible to become a bit more mature like Professor Aegis.”
“Profit! It’s a foul! Pervert at once! Abnormal s*xual desire!”
“Oh my~ Ms. Cecilia. It’s fully ripe~♪ I’m not old~♪”
“Professor Aegis, I know everything. The professor is three years old…… “
“Miss Undine! Cover your mouth! “I have some photos that could be included in the collection!”
“Wow! Collection&!”
“Ugh… !”
If such a conversation takes place, there is no room for me to participate. The same was true for Ignis, who was stuffing his mouth full of meat, and Anastasia, whose face had already turned blue.
I quietly grilled the meat.
Until then, I quietly observed Cecilia’s thoughts.
… Although the content of the conversation was a little different, it seemed like they were still having a good time.
A little… Is it okay to be safe?
Was it just my illusion that the atmosphere felt strange?