Chapter 28

Finally arriving at the auditorium, I sat down in one of the back seats. The two teachers took their seats at the front. Here, attendants sit one seat behind their masters, and there are no separate seats, so Shelle and Jyuu sat next to Arshain. The auditorium was very spacious. Each seat was unnecessarily luxurious, reminding me of the misplaced feeling of entering a movie theater that sells luxury without realizing it.

Suddenly, I noticed a girl with a reputation for being two-timed standing up in the front row, looking around as if searching for something. I had a bad feeling about this. Sure enough, when she saw me, her expression brightened, and she started to wave her hand vigorously, trying to come over. However, the sound of a bell ringing and everyone standing up to greet the principal, who had just appeared on the stage, stopped her.

The principal appeared on the stage, and everyone bowed in unison. The girls performed a curtsy, which looked like a deformed squat and must have been very hard on their legs and waist! The boys placed one hand on their chest, lowered one foot, and bowed slightly. As for Cavendish and Arshain, being royalty, they only placed their hands on their chests and did not bow their heads. As for me, since I was being carried by Arshain, I only needed to place my hand on my chest lightly. It was so easy!

In the midst of all this, the two-timed girl stood there awkwardly, despite having learned basic manners from her education at the castle. I wanted to say, "At the very least, you should bow your head, even by the standards of my previous life!" I couldn't understand what made her so arrogant. Had the Goddess of Stupidity not explained it properly?

Not just in otome games, but in any story, wouldn't a heroine who is more humble, polite, and hardworking be more liked by everyone? I would lose all interest in a story with a heroine who has bad habits with men, is arrogant, and overly self-conscious. Is this just a trend among young people these days? Or is it the bad taste of the Goddess of Stupidity?

I couldn't figure out what was right, but while I was lost in thought, the principal's speech had already ended, and everyone was sitting down. Diggory had been dozing off, so it must have been a long speech. I was puzzled by the fact that I was being looked at by multiple people. When I looked at Arshain, he told me that the principal's speech had included something about me and the two-timed girl, which I hadn't heard at all! He then ruffled my hair.

The principal's speech ended, and as he left the stage, a handsome guy took the podium.

"I am Echette Hauer, the newly elected student council president. If anyone causes me trouble, be prepared to be turned into ashes!"

"「「「「Squeal! Mr. Hauer!」」」」"

So loud! The screams of the young ladies made my ears ring! What's up with this, is the student council president an idol or something? Does he sing and dance?

While I was covering my ears and feeling dizzy, Yegram, who was sitting next to me, looked worried and was trying to say something, but I couldn't understand what he was saying over the continued screams of the young ladies. However, it seemed that the assembly was over, and Arshain, who was carrying me, quickly stood up and left the auditorium. As expected, Shelle, Jyuu, and Yegram followed closely behind. Diggory, who had been dozing off, hurriedly followed from behind.

When I casually looked back over Arshain's shoulder, I saw the two-timed girl trying to push through the crowd to come over. She was being held back by the wave of girls and couldn't get through. I understood that Arshain's quick action was to prevent this.

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We returned to the classroom. I didn't realize that long legs could walk so fast!

The seating arrangement, which I thought was fixed, turned out not to be. When Arshain took his seat, Yegram moved to the seat next to him, and Diggory moved to the seat in front with his belongings. Shelle told me that since royalty like Arshain and high-ranking nobles need to choose their seats first, otherwise other students would have trouble deciding, Arshain usually comes early on the first day and quickly takes his seat. Moreover, sitting near royalty or high-ranking nobles is considered a great honor, so these seats often remain empty until the end. Yegram, on the other hand, is welcome to sit in front of Arshain. It's quite a hassle!

The next person to enter the classroom was a girl. She was a perfect example of a young lady, with impressive pigtails, dark purple hair, large black eyes, a tight navy top, and a long, flowing navy dress that reached her ankles, paired with a short white jacket with navy trim. The uniform, which is the enemy of plump girls, was perfectly worn by this young lady. Her voluminous pigtails swayed with every step. She was a perfect young lady from every angle. When I actually saw her, I was so impressed that I couldn't even speak. I gaped at her, and she approached me, performed a perfect curtsy without a single waver, and said,

"Good day, Prince Arshain. I heard from my father that the long-standing curse has been lifted. I am truly delighted."

"Yes, good day, Miss Eliza. Thank you. I will focus on my magic training from now on."

"If there is anything I can do to assist, please do not hesitate to ask. I will do my best, no matter how small the task."

"Thank you, I will ask if I need anything."

"Of course. By the way, Prince Arshain, the sudden mutant fairy mentioned in the principal's speech, is that the child over there?"

She had been about to leave but must have noticed me staring, so she asked Arshain for confirmation. So,

"Keta desu, yoshishokudesu" (It's Keta, nice to meet you)

I introduced myself before Arshain could.

"Thank you for your kind words. I am Eliza Slaymia, the second daughter of Lord Slaymia, the Chancellor. It's a pleasure to meet you, Keta."

"Yoroshikuyonegashimasu, kakkoikamideshu" (Nice to meet you, you have a cool hairstyle)

"Thank you for the compliment. You are very cute too, Keta."

Eliza and I looked at each other with smiles. This girl, despite her somewhat mischievous appearance, seemed to be a good person. I also understood why the Chancellor was used to carrying people.

"Then, Prince Arshain, I will take my leave."

"Yes."

She performed another perfect curtsy and left.

"Prince Arshain, you know Miss Slaymia?"

In response to Diggory's question,

"Yes, she used to come to the castle often with her father, the Chancellor, when we were young, and we played together."

"Are you childhood friends? Ah! Could she be a potential fiancée for Prince Arshain or Prince Cavendish?"

"Hey, Diggory, you're getting too involved!"

"No, it's fine. There were such talks, but I was busy with other things, and Cavendish's mother was against the idea because of the noble's background."

"Ah, Queen Kshuria, right?"

"Yes, that's right."

"Huh? But Miss Slaymia mentioned that the curse on Prince Arshain had been lifted?"

"Yes, she did. Was it really a curse?"

"Yes, but the curse has been successfully lifted about two weeks ago."

"That's great news!"

"Congratulations! It's amazing to lift a long-standing curse. How did you do it?"

"Thank you both, but the method of lifting the curse is still confidential. There are traces of a special magical artifact, and until it is analyzed, the method cannot be disclosed."

Arshain ruffled my hair with a wry smile. There are so many secrets! Well, if I were asked to explain, I would just say I pulled out the wiggly thing that was growing!

The conversation ended there, and I looked around the classroom. Everyone had found their seats and settled down.

"Then, we will leave now."

With that, Jyuu and Shelle left their seats.

"Where are you going?"

"Shelle is in the Attendant class, and I am in the Knight class."

They explained that they would stay with their masters until they were ready, and then go to their respective classes. Jyuu had been there as a guard. But that seemed odd, as Cavendish had multiple real knights. When I asked, Arshain explained that since he was strong, he didn't need multiple guards, and the school couldn't have real knights, so Cavendish had a group of Knight class students, who weren't as strong. With that, they waved goodbye.

The door opened, and the two teachers entered.

"Oh, the seats in this class are already decided. That's convenient!"

"The other classes are still in chaos."

"Every year, there are one or two troublesome students, so even though the S-class usually decides quickly, it's still a hassle. It would be easier if the school just assigned the seats, but that hasn't worked out well."

"Ha, that's true. Well, this class has already decided, so let's move on to the next agenda. First, this semester is almost entirely dedicated to the swordsmanship and magic tournaments. Most of the classes will be practical training. There will be a written exam at the end of the semester, but until then, we will focus on practical training.

For the training, boys will be in groups of three, and girls in groups of five. Each group will change training locations each time. Decide your groups now, considering your abilities and strengths. The groups you decide now will remain the same until the end of the semester, so if you want to change groups, your grades will be lowered."

The teacher, who seemed to lack enthusiasm, used harsh words, and everyone hesitated to move.

"Hey, Prince Arshain, will you be in my group?"

"Sure, Diggory, but I'm still new to magic and can't use it in combat."

"No, no, no! Prince Arshain, even without magic, you are one of the top swordsmen in this school! I'm counting on your sword skills! If you join, Yegram, who is somewhat useful, will also be in the group!"

"What do you mean by 'somewhat useful'? Why am I the sidekick? You should be the sidekick, based on our abilities!"

"Well, Yegram isn't very reliable in outdoor training, especially with insect-type monsters!"

"That might be true..."

"Alright, if you two are okay with me, I'll join. Let's work together!"

"That's the spirit! It's a pleasure to work with you!"

"Likewise, it's a pleasure to work with you."

We quickly formed a group of three. When we reported to the teacher, he gave us a registration form with a sly smile.

---

We returned to the classroom. I didn't realize that long legs could walk so fast!

The seating arrangement, which I thought was fixed, turned out not to be. When Arshain took his seat, Yegram moved to the seat next to him, and Diggory moved to the seat in front with his belongings. Shelle told me that since royalty like Arshain and high-ranking nobles need to choose their seats first, otherwise other students would have trouble deciding, Arshain usually comes early on the first day and quickly takes his seat. Moreover, sitting near royalty or high-ranking nobles is considered a great honor, so these seats often remain empty until the end. Yegram, on the other hand, is welcome to sit in front of Arshain. It's quite a hassle!

The next person to enter the classroom was a girl. She was a perfect example of a young lady, with impressive pigtails, dark purple hair, large black eyes, a tight navy top, and a long, flowing navy dress that reached her ankles, paired with a short white jacket with navy trim. The uniform, which is the enemy of plump girls, was perfectly worn by this young lady. Her voluminous pigtails swayed with every step. She was a perfect young lady from every angle. When I actually saw her, I was so impressed that I couldn't even speak. I gaped at her, and she approached me, performed a perfect curtsy without a single waver, and said,

"Good day, Prince Arshain. I heard from my father that the long-standing curse has been lifted. I am truly delighted."

"Yes, good day, Miss Eliza. Thank you. I will focus on my magic training from now on."

"If there is anything I can do to assist, please do not hesitate to ask. I will do my best, no matter how small the task."

"Thank you, I will ask if I need anything."

"Of course. By the way, Prince Arshain, the sudden mutant fairy mentioned in the principal's speech, is that the child over there?"

She had been about to leave but must have noticed me staring, so she asked Arshain for confirmation. So,

"Keta desu, yoshishokudesu" (It's Keta, nice to meet you)

I introduced myself before Arshain could.

"Thank you for your kind words. I am Eliza Slaymia, the second daughter of Lord Slaymia, the Chancellor. It's a pleasure to meet you, Keta."

"Yoroshikuyonegashimasu, kakkoikamideshu" (Nice to meet you, you have a cool hairstyle)

"Thank you for the compliment. You are very cute too, Keta."

Eliza and I looked at each other with smiles. This girl, despite her somewhat mischievous appearance, seemed to be a good person. I also understood why the Chancellor was used to carrying people.

"Then, Prince Arshain, I will take my leave."

"Yes."

She performed another perfect curtsy and left.

"Prince Arshain, you know Miss Slaymia?"

In response to Diggory's question,

"Yes, she used to come to the castle often with her father, the Chancellor, when we were young, and we played together."

"Are you childhood friends? Ah! Could she be a potential fiancée for Prince Arshain or Prince Cavendish?"

"Hey, Diggory, you're getting too involved!"

"No, it's fine. There were such talks, but I was busy with other things, and Cavendish's mother was against the idea because of the noble's background."

"Ah, Queen Kshuria, right?"

"Yes, that's right."

"Huh? But Miss Slaymia mentioned that the curse on Prince Arshain had been lifted?"

"Yes, she did. Was it really a curse?"

"Yes, but the curse has been successfully lifted about two weeks ago."

"That's great news!"

"Congratulations! It's amazing to lift a long-standing curse. How did you do it?"

"Thank you both, but the method of lifting the curse is still confidential. There are traces of a special magical artifact, and until it is analyzed, the method cannot be disclosed."

Arshain ruffled my hair with a wry smile. There are so many secrets! Well, if I were asked to explain, I would just say I pulled out the wiggly thing that was growing!

The conversation ended there, and I looked around the classroom. Everyone had found their seats and settled down.

"Then, we will leave now."

With that, Jyuu and Shelle left their seats.

"Where are you going?"

"Shelle is in the Attendant class, and I am in the Knight class."

They explained that they would stay with their masters until they were ready, and then go to their respective classes. Jyuu had been there as a guard. But that seemed odd, as Cavendish had multiple real knights. When I asked, Arshain explained that since he was strong, he didn't need multiple guards, and the school couldn't have real knights, so Cavendish had a group of Knight class students, who weren't as strong. With that, they waved goodbye.

The door opened, and the two teachers entered.

"Oh, the seats in this class are already decided. That's convenient!"

"The other classes are still in chaos."

"Every year, there are one or two troublesome students, so even though the S-class usually decides quickly, it's still a hassle. It would be easier if the school just assigned the seats, but that hasn't worked out well."

"Ha, that's true. Well, this class has already decided, so let's move on to the next agenda. First, this semester is almost entirely dedicated to the swordsmanship and magic tournaments. Most of the classes will be practical training. There will be a written exam at the end of the semester, but until then, we will focus on practical training.

For the training, boys will be in groups of three, and girls in groups of five. Each group will change training locations each time. Decide your groups now, considering your abilities and strengths. The groups you decide now will remain the same until the end of the semester, so if you want to change groups, your grades will be lowered."

The teacher, who seemed to lack enthusiasm, used harsh words, and everyone hesitated to move.

"Hey, Prince Arshain, will you be in my group?"

"Sure, Diggory, but I'm still new to magic and can't use it in combat."

"No, no, no! Prince Arshain, even without magic, you are one of the top swordsmen in this school! I'm counting on your sword skills! If you join, Yegram, who is somewhat useful, will also be in the group!"

"What do you mean by 'somewhat useful'? Why am I the sidekick? You should be the sidekick, based on our abilities!"

"Well, Yegram isn't very reliable in outdoor training, especially with insect-type monsters!"

"That might be true..."

"Alright, if you two are okay with me, I'll join. Let's work together!"

"That's the spirit! It's a pleasure to work with you!"

"Likewise, it's a pleasure to work with you."

We quickly formed a group of three. When we reported to the teacher, he gave us a registration form with a sly smile.