Chapter 87

Good morning.

Today's weather is clear.

The snow reflects the light, making it an unusually bright morning.

I was dressed in a different costume and went to breakfast.

The dining table was set without Anne-Louise.

Princess Cremone, who had scolded Anne-Louise harshly yesterday, went to call her in the morning and found that she had already eaten a hearty breakfast of meat and bread and had declared her resolve to follow the patrol knights.

Usually, she is honest about her desires and easily swayed, but once she makes a decision, she becomes incredibly stubborn.

It is said that this trait is exactly like the late Queen, Anne-Louise's birth mother, Queen Ingrid.

After a solemn breakfast, we headed to the academy.

Earlshein, Shell, and Jyu, and for some reason, Chief Tailsmya, were also there.

"Chief Tailsmya, why are you here? Wasn't it supposed to be just for the first semester?"

Upon hearing this,

"Well, you see, after reviewing the textbooks and curriculum of the academy, I noticed various gaps, and I was asked to assist in filling those gaps."

"Gaps?"

"Yes, for example, the practice with magic orbs affects subsequent magic control and power, and the magic taught in the current academy focuses too much on theory and not enough on imagination."

"Isn't that something learned in the junior academy?"

"Yes, that's correct, but it was revealed during training that the relationship between theory and practice was not taught, so it was decided to focus on practical training for the students of the senior academy who grew up with incorrect perceptions."

Everyone agreed with Earlshein and Chief Tailsmya's explanation.

It seems that the second semester will not be just continuous lectures.

While talking, we arrived at the academy.

Cavendish, who had arrived earlier, was walking alone, and I noticed a female student walking briskly in front of him. As Cavendish tried to overtake her, the student slipped and fell.

Cavendish, surprised, called out to her.

"Are you okay?"

"Ow, ow, ow, oh no, I'm such a klutz... Hey, did you see that?"

Cavendish helped the flustered student up.

"Thank you, I'm so sorry, I'm such a klutz, hehe."

The student stood up, thanked Cavendish, and lightly tapped her head with her hand.

"No, I was surprised, but it's good that you're not hurt... By the way, weren't you at the Marble Company's party the other day?"

"Ah, yes, I attended, or rather, I became a foster daughter of the Marble Company. I'm still working on my etiquette, so I haven't had a formal debut yet."

"Oh, I thought I recognized you."

"Did you attend too? What a coincidence! I'm Freyil Marble, and I'll be attending this academy from today. Nice to meet you!"

"Yes, this must be fate. If you have any problems, feel free to come to me. I'm Cavendish von Rügenatov."

"Rügenatov? Isn't that the name of a country? Are you a prince? Really?"

The student was shocked by Cavendish's introduction.

She quickly straightened up and bowed deeply.

"S-S-Sorry! I didn't know, I'm sorry."

She started to apologize profusely.

"Hehe, it's fine."

Cavendish, smiling warmly, made the student's face turn red.

"Thank you."

The student, blushing, thanked Cavendish.

"Cavendish, you look like a prince, don't you?"

"No, I am a prince! I look like a shiny handsome guy, right?"

"Not really."

"Ha ha ha ha, ha ha ha ha!"

Shell couldn't hold back her laughter and burst out in a low voice.

Earlshein couldn't deny it and was smiling faintly.

The students around us were also trying to suppress their laughter.

Unaware of this, the two in front were having a good time.

Cavendish, who is usually known for his unfortunate charm, was talking happily, but...

"Isn't your butt cold?"

"Ha ha, ha ha, ha ha!"

Shell couldn't hide her laughter anymore and was clutching her stomach.

The same was true for the others around us. Many were trying to suppress their laughter, holding their mouths and stomachs.

Today's weather is clear, but yesterday's weather was snowy.

There was still a lot of snow on the ground, and the student had fallen.

Naturally, her uniform's backside was soaked and messy. Despite this, the two were talking cheerfully.

You'll catch a cold!

Everyone was watching the amusing scene and didn't move.

A new person appeared.

Cavendish's rival, the former student council president.

During the winter break, he received a notice that he had been removed as president during a staff meeting.

The next president is Yegrum.

"What are you doing, Prince Cavendish? That girl needs to change her clothes quickly or she'll catch a cold."

"Ah, it's cold!"

"Yes, sorry, I got carried away talking to you. You should go change quickly."

"Okay! I had a lot of fun too! Excuse me!"

The girl bowed and ran off.

Cavendish and the former president exchanged a glance and parted without any further conversation.

"Phew, what a pleasant start to the morning."

Shell sighed and commented, and everyone around her laughed and started moving again.

We stopped by the dorm room and headed to the classroom.

When we arrived, Yegrum and Diggory were apparently called for the student council handover.

Earlshein sat in the same seat as last semester, and everyone else took their seats and started chatting.

"Prince Earlshein, good morning."

Eliza greeted him.

Her drills were swaying as usual.

"Good morning, Eliza. Congratulations on your engagement. To your sister?"

"Hehe, the formal debut hasn't been completed yet, so it's a bit early, but thank you."

Yes, her blushing face is cute.

Eliza is a proper tsundere, so it's very endearing to watch.

An engagement is not considered official until the engagement contract is exchanged at the church and the debut is made at a party.

This time, the engagement announcement is being made simultaneously with Princess Cremone, so the party preparations are taking longer.

Ingrid will receive the title of Duke and a fiefdom after Princess Cremone ascends the throne, and will branch off.

Soon, our intelligent and cool teacher, Mr. Kyle, came in and said,

"Hey, everyone's here, let's move."

He casually urged us to move.

When we arrived at the auditorium, Yegrum and Diggory, and the senior secretary, were in the front row. There was a new glasses-wearing student.

The principal gave a speech, announcing that some members of the student council would be replaced. Amid the cheers of the young ladies, the new members of the student council took the stage.

Yegrum as the president, the new vice president (I forgot the name) as the senior secretary, Diggory as the treasurer, and the new secretary with glasses.

Cavendish was grinning in the audience, and the former president was sulking.

After the ceremony, we returned to the classroom.

Here, Shell and Jyu went their separate ways.

I sat in my seat and watched the students entering the classroom. Then, the cheerful guy appeared.

The cheerful guy looked around the classroom and came over to us.

"Prince Earlshein, Lord Kaita, good morning! I'm Stint, the third son of the Alfort family. I've been transferred to this class from today. Nice to meet you!"

I hadn't noticed during the morning assembly, but it seems that the cheerful guy, Stint, has been transferred to the S class.

He greeted us with a bright smile.

"Good morning, Lord Alfort, congratulations on the class change. I look forward to working with you."

Earlshein also greeted him, and the two shook hands.

I placed my hand on top of theirs.

"Stint, nice to meet you!"

I greeted him, and he replied with a bright smile.

"Yes, Lord Kaita, nice to meet you!"

His cheerfulness was so overwhelming that it almost felt like a mental attack.

After that, Stint greeted the other classmates, but for some reason, he addressed everyone with "kun."

His character fit well, and the young ladies found it endearing.

For some reason, Earlshein smiled wryly and patted my head.

Yegrum and Diggory also entered the classroom late and sat in their seats in front and to the side.

After a casual greeting, our intelligent and cool teacher, Mr. Kyle, and Chief Tailsmya entered.