Chapter 28

July 21, 2015

Correction: 始めまして → 初めまして

"Hey, you!"

A tall girl with luxurious curls and a glamorous dress entered the classroom, accompanied by four attendants, and called out to the fool.

"What... is it..."

The fool must have realized she was a princess.

Ha ha, even I, who know little of the world, recognize a princess's face. Most nobles would know it too.

It's not like I learned it from Peron! Peron just muttered it to herself.

"Do you not know that you cannot bring attendants into the classroom? Send them back immediately."

When the princess said that, the fool couldn't say anything in response.

Ah, the fool sent the attendants away, good job! I can't help but laugh at how foolish it was!

Oh, I remember!

That's Bakabon.

There are no sidekicks with freckles or dim-witted extras... Did they fail the entrance exam? Or are they in a different class?

Oh, she's glaring at me.

She must have noticed I was laughing, but since it's Bakabon, her glare lacks the necessary intensity and isn't scary at all.

Oh, Bakabon is walking over here, how annoying.

Just as I thought, the teacher came in.

"Take your seats!"

Bakabon gave up on coming over and sat down but she's still locked onto me.

"Earlier, I heard that someone brought several attendants into the classroom. Do any of you know who it was?"

"Teacher, they are no longer in the classroom."

"Hmm? So you told them off?"

The teacher realized it was the princess who spoke.

"Yes, as the appointed representative of the new students, I gave them a warning."

The princess speaks humbly, showing she understands the school's atmosphere.

"Hmm, I'll let it slide this time because of you, but tell that fool one thing: this Royal Magic Academy treats nobles and commoners equally. If they don't like it, they can submit a withdrawal form immediately. Got it, fool!"

Is it okay for a teacher to call a student a fool like that?

I hope the fool behaves, but given how Bakabon is, she probably won't.

The teacher's name is Bloom Ketsurehem.

He says he doesn't like being called Ketsurehem, so he asks to be called Bloom.

After Bloom took attendance for Class 1, he gave a brief explanation of the rules, and the opening ceremony began in the auditorium.

By the time we arrived at the opening ceremony venue, the current students and parents were already seated. My father and mother were in attendance.

I thought only my father would come, but is my pregnant mother okay?

I could easily spot my parents because they were in a segregated area.

No matter how much the school claims to treat students equally, with the current king in attendance, proper security is necessary. If something happened to a high-ranking noble, it could create a rift between the royal family and the nobility.

Now that I think about it, the king is attending too!

Maybe it's because the princess is enrolled, but is it really okay for the king of a country to be here with minimal security?

First, all students, teachers, and parents bowed to the king at the host teacher's signal.

Then the principal spoke... it was long!

Next, the representative of the current students gave a speech... it was also long!

"―――Representative of the current students, Krishnas von Brütselz."

Ah, that's my second sister!

I only came home for two days because I was busy with the new semester preparations and welcoming new students. I was also busy with the guild, so I haven't met her yet. I didn't expect to meet her here.

What? I should have gone to greet her as soon as I moved into the dorm?

Yes, that's true, but I was busy handing over everything to Filia and others, and I only returned to the dorm at the last minute, so I couldn't go to greet her.

It wasn't intentional, I just forgot, okay?

... I plan to greet her today!

Next, the guest speakers gave their speeches, and finally, the appointed representative of the new students, the princess, appeared.

"―――Representative of the new students, Dorothy von Bandam."

I was sleeping. Sorry.

I was sound asleep until Peron woke me up.

I've been holding it in, so please forgive me.

I'm the president of the Brüts Guild, which is so busy it can knock birds out of the sky. I've been cutting my sleep to check ledgers and develop new products.

This is an investment for a leisurely future!

But I feel a gaze from the royal guard next to the king...

Oh my!

Could that be, could it be, Jimnis brother?

It's handy to have a psychological eye in situations like this!

Jimnis brother hasn't returned to the mansion since I came to the capital, so this is the first time I've seen him.

I heard Jimnis brother and Elizabette sister were on duty in the provinces, but they must have returned.

Looking at him, he looks a lot like Father...

His eyes are like Mother's.

Now, the only one I haven't met (seen) is Elizabette sister.

Well, the opening ceremony is over, and we were quickly dismissed.

It's a boarding school, so they probably let us say our final goodbyes to our parents.

I'm not dying, you know!

However, I met someone unexpected here.

Yes, my eldest sister, Elizabette.

Elizabette sister, being a quasi-knight, was guarding a bit further away from the king and managed to get a little time off.

... Is it okay for the king's security to be so lax?

"Nice to meet you, Jimnis brother, Elizabette sister, Krishnas sister. I'm Christophe."

"... We know a lot about Christophe, so when you say it's the first time, it feels like we've lost our memories."

"Yes, I even held you when you were little..."

"But even though I've lost my memories, I'm happy to see you, Christophe, healthy and well!"

Elizabette sister hugged me and wouldn't let go, and Krishnas sister, who is shorter than me, kept patting my head.

It seems my siblings love me.

I'm very happy.

"I planned to visit Krishnas sister in the dorm as soon as I moved in, but I was too busy. I'm sorry."

"Yes, then I'll forgive you if you have dinner with me for a while."

"Yes, I'd be happy to!"