Avoid Former Co-Workers

68 – 68. Festival (7)

Junon’s skills shown during the day certainly exceed those of the half-assed.

However, for some reason, someone is targeting him.

This information is only for one person. Only Ophelia knows his only secret.

My name is the grand duke’s daughter, and the person in the position of student council president is Ophelia. She couldn’t turn a blind eye because she didn’t know the reason when an academy student living under the principality was threatened with her life.

Then, what I thought of was those who were recognized as a team today.

They’re called Thembris Team, they’re trying to peel away the clouds of this erroneous aristocratic alliance.

It was judged that if he were to join the Tembris team, which was founded today, he would be safer with his teammates, so there would be no better fit than this.

A team that accepts one talented team member. Safety from the allied side guaranteed by a threatened student joining the team.

Ophelia actively recommended Junon to join her team because both conditions could be satisfied.

“This team was founded this time by the name of Tembris. There are quite a few experienced players who have been to the battlefield, and since they are all skilled, I think working with them will greatly reduce your risk.”

Other reasons for their founding of this team.

He expressed his opinion that he wanted to change the wrong customs, customs, and social norms that had spread in the principality.

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However.

“I don’t want to be on the team.”

Junon firmly refused.

Ophelia, who had no doubt that he would accept her offer because the conditions were fine either way, couldn’t help but bewildered her.

“May I ask why you are refusing to join?”

“…It’s difficult to answer that far.”

“Once again, I’m not trying to interrogate you like I did back then. I’m just trying to choose the best course of action for the safety of one student.”

Although Ophelia asked again, I know that Junon is not being interrogated or interrogated.

But no matter how much Ophelia tries to convince him, there are things he can’t tolerate, and there are flaws that he knows.

It’s a law to take risks from joining a team, even where the team is.

The team the princess mentioned was the Tembries.

It was the name of the team that Junon is currently avoiding.

“I also don’t want to say it again. Rather, wouldn’t it be possible to attract attention just by joining such a team?”

At this level, Ophelia will understand.

No matter what, Junon wants to act alone.

“…Okay. For now, let’s extend the rental period of the Blassure Arc. But…”

“Don’t worry, I’ll take the risk. As the Princess has seen, I don’t intend to be taken lightly.”

“…”

He was right.

Junon’s skills I saw during the day would have been enough to deal with thirteen in turn.

I don’t know what kind of unique magic they had or what skills they used, but they were all helpless.

In a nutshell, he said that his life was being pursued, but he was a person with certain skills.

That’s why he was an even more valuable talent.

‘If Goden sees it, he’s the one who will take him unconditionally…’

I don’t know what his personality is, but he’s a close friend with one eye, so he’ll never miss Junon.

However, the person concerned refused to join. So… She was no big deal for herself.

Ophelia decided to respect Junon’s choice, and decided to double check.

“You must have given up on the idea of dropping out of the academy, right?”

“Yes. I’ve definitely given up on that idea.”

“If that’s the case, I’m relieved.”

She was concerned that maybe she was refusing to join the team in order to drop out, but she was relieved when she said it wasn’t.

If he had decided to change his notion and fight the approaching threat himself while growing up in the academy.

“I didn’t mean to force it in the first place. Regarding joining the team, it was just a solicitation, so I don’t want it piled up like the previous one.”

“I’m not that narrow-minded.”

“Whoops, is that so. Then my business is finished. I’m sorry that I called a busy person to stop you, but do you need my help for anything?”

“Do you dare to seek help from the princess?”

Is this the end? Even if I just said that I’m not a narrow-minded person… There was nothing I could do about it.

At least this is the best.

“Your secret will never be known to anyone. That’s all I swear as a princess of Ardelion.”

“…Thank you.”

He answered and got up from the couch on his knees.

Somehow, there is a dark side to it, so it’s all about anxiety, but it doesn’t look like it’s about to despair and give up.

‘Come to think of it…’

When I thought about the dark side, I remembered the events of the day that I had forgotten for a while.

“Excuse me, would you mind if I ask you one more personal question?”

“Well… You see.”

Junon’s hesitant attitude loosened up. At least, because Ophelia’s will was conveyed that there was no fear of getting on her nerves.

“What are you curious about?”

“It’s okay if I ask what your relationship is with Rhenias.”

How could he be so close to Rhenias, who usually doesn’t open his heart?

And how did he break the thick mask of Rhenias, who always showed the same reaction?

What kind of influence did this man have on Rhenias?

Ophelia wanted to know that.

***

“Ugh-!”

When he stretches once, his entire body makes a thumping sound.

It’s been an eventful day, but I’m proud that everything ended well.

I was wondering if at the end of the day Princess Ophelia would cause even more trouble. Not necessarily.

On the contrary, I saw a lot of gains. The extension of the rental period of the Blasure Ark.

If you have this object that can borrow magic, you can slightly expand your radius of action in the suburbs.

Of course, you should be careful not to reveal the location as much as possible at that time.

“Ah, senpai! Are you done?”

When I came out of the building, Lenias, who was leaning against the pillar at the entrance, rushed to greet me.

The twinkling eyes are a face that is eagerly anticipating what kind of food it will give you.

“Okay. Now that we’re done, let’s go eat.”

“I waited! Hee hee.”

Anyway, there seems to be no way to spend this festival alone.

Originally, I would have eaten something simple and went back to the dormitory to sleep… But maybe it’s because of the energetic bunny girl. It seemed that my tired mind and body had been relieved a little.

The city and streets of Lebrandt are buzzing with life.

Everyone wants to forget all the hardships of the world at this time.

It was not a forced smile, but a big smile, and she was riding the atmosphere with the corners of her mouth raised to the fullest.

“Wow!”

Wandering around the night market with eyes that sparkle as much as my own hair.

“Didn’t you come to the festival often?”

“It’s my first time at a festival like this. What fun is a festival where nobles enjoy each other in a dreary mood!”

Well… If that’s the case, I agree with you, but it’s so amazing, isn’t it?

If I leave it like this, I feel like I’ll end up lost.

I asked for a meal, but I don’t think I’ll end up with a lost rabbit. The quest to find animals is a more difficult quest than it looks.

“Eh? Senpai?”

“Don’t miss it, catch it and follow it. What if I get lost?”

“Well, do I still need to hold your hand…?”

“Even if you’re dissatisfied, bear with it. If you’re buried in people, you won’t even find it.”

“Oh, no! I’m not complaining! Uh, let’s go…”

Once I held her hand, she followed me well.

But for some reason, Rhenias, who had been lively, became noticeably quieter. By the time he could see that the crowd had dwindled, he let go of his hand and told him to stay here.

‘You must be very hungry.’

I saw just a few hours ago that people get weird when they starve, but it’s my fault for not taking that into account.

I think it should have been something simple as an appetizer.

As soon as I entered the restaurant, I immediately ordered dinner.

“I’m sorry, Rhenias. It must have taken a long time because of me.”

“Yes? Oh, no… That’s…”

“I’m going to buy you a lot this time, so look at me. It’s okay, right?”

“That’s… Uh… Oh, okay.”

If you buy something generous instead, won’t they take care of your starvation? So even the side menu was very luxurious.

Even after I finished the order, I somehow noticed it, so I glanced ahead and met eyes with Rhenias.

“What is it, senpai. Why are you avoiding my gaze?”

“Huh…? It’s not like that.”

“No. You’re still avoiding it. It’s not that you’re angry or hungry, so don’t worry.”

Renias smiled while doing so. I was a little relieved because I wouldn’t be a kid who would get angry at something like that in the first place.

“More than that, senior, have you decided what to take this lecture?”

“Uh… No?”

Thinking about it, I had to sign up for and take classes soon, but since there were so many other things, I didn’t have anything set in that direction.

“Well, it’s time to make a choice.”

“Right? That’s why I asked. I don’t think you know what kind of lecture there is.”

It was only natural that I didn’t know what was there, as I always stayed in lower classes and only took limited lectures.

It is common to choose a lecture after checking your original aptitude and future. But I’ve never been like that before, so I guess it was just awkward.

Renias kindly started to tell me what kind of lectures were available.

The existing lectures are unfamiliar. Even if you try to listen to it, it’s useless or most of the lectures are for a certain aristocratic class.

The only remaining options are the newly established lectures.

Among them is worth hearing…

“Alchemy… I guess.”

A new alchemy lecture that Professor Dahlia took up as a professor from the Empire to the Principality.

If I were to listen to a lecture that would be meaningful, I think that would be everything.

“mmm. Other than that?”

“Well. I’m going to have to listen to things like close combat, magic rotation theory, and magic application science…”

I thought it was.

When she met eyes with Lenias, who was holding something in her hand, she suddenly hid it behind her back.

“…Renias?”

“Yes? Ah! I have something to worry about because of the lecture! Yes! That’s it!”

…I haven’t said anything yet. It seems that the hidden thing is related to the lecture.

She is a girl who has nothing to do with the evil deeds of the original body, but I wonder if she has ever lied.

Rhenias rolled his eyes as if his feet were numb, avoiding my gaze for no reason.

“You’re not trying to play a joke like before, are you?”

“It can’t be! This is a legitimate act without a single bit of shame… Huh.”

“…Really?”

It looks like he chose the wrong words this time. Rhenias again covered my mouth like a rabbit and shrank.

I don’t know what he’s hiding, but I don’t really care if it’s not a joke or a dangerous act.

It’s because of my lecture that I was worried with you anyway.

And after a while, dinner arrived, and while we were talking about the lecture, the hunger that had been inside for a while subtly raised its head.

While eating dinner, it seemed that Me and Rhenias were just concentrating on the meal without any conversation going on.

***

“It’s delicious, so if you want to eat more, talk to me. Why are you suffering?”

“But… It’s embarrassing. You eat a lot.”

“What’s embarrassing about wanting to eat more delicious food?”

I ordered another bowl for no reason when I saw Rhenias who was only biting into a stupid spoon while being embarrassed by such a thing.

She said that Rhenias was delicious, but for some reason she let out a hint of her regret, so I ordered another one and her eyes immediately twinkled.

Since I haven’t used my body yet, it’s obvious.

“Because I used my body after only training my magic power, it’s natural for me to increase the amount I eat. Don’t feel ashamed.”

“Is that so? Umm…”

“I was like that at first too. I even ate a few more skewers for dessert, but it turned out to be a lot more than I thought. Even then, I wasn’t full.”

“I see. hehehehe… What else did I worry about?”

Sitting on a cushion of thorns called a salon, talking about uninspiring stories, even if there was food in front of her eyes, she couldn’t touch her.

Renias finally got a little full and was making a satisfied face.

‘Renias, who shows such a variety of faces, is actually a kid whose expression doesn’t change much?’

The last conversation she had with her princess in her student council room was about someone named Rhenias.

Princess Ophelia says that Rhenias only shows the same face to others as if she were wearing her mask, she says.

But isn’t there something strange?

When she’s hungry, she opens her mouth as if she’s going to run out of saliva.

When I got a cramp in the fitness room, I would cry and say that I was in pain.

When she is angry, she makes a face with her top turned so that the air is all cold.

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When she bullies someone or when she is in a sense of accomplishment, she shows her white teeth and smiles brightly.

She had her face of exhilaration with her fists clenched in her otherwise legitimate work. Seeing that she had been unfairly and unfairly done, she even shed tears in sorrow even though it was someone else’s work.

This is a girl who shows various emotions outwardly, after all.

“Whoah… I think I’ll live…”

Just now. Looking at Rhenias with a happy face indulged in her satiety, one wonders if she is really wearing her own mask.

She wondered if her princess was misinformed, but…

-‘As an old friend of Lenny’s, please. I hope you take good care of that poor child so that he doesn’t gnaw at himself anymore.’

That word was seldom forgotten.

“I got the rice from my senior, so I’ll buy the snacks. How is it?”

“It’s a snack.”

If you look at the time zone, it’s hard to go back like this. It’s time to train, but my body is in this state.

She must have a reason for what the princess said, so she thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea to spend this time with Rhenias and get to know her more.

“You tell me where to eat snacks. I don’t know.”

“Sure. Let me guide you!”

He seemed excited about the snack, but Rhenias suddenly stopped to lead her on the way.

She looked back at Junon and said a word.

“That… Senpai. Can I pack this up and go…? I think I’ll remember it when I go back…”

She liked the restaurant that her senior had told her about.

That’s why you’re pouting and even asking. He looked so cute that he quietly raised the corner of his mouth.

“I’ll get some fresh air. Don’t worry, order as much as you want and come.”

“Ahahahaha, yes.”

The air outside was very refreshing, even though it was getting chilly at night.

No longer feel the chill of the dry winter with the gentle wind blowing. The warmth of spring had fully permeated, and even that had gradually left, and the dampness of summer was gradually creeping in.

‘Is it summer soon?’

Summer is the season when Junon’s happiest days begin.

This was the first season I would spend with them as a team since today, when Tembris were promoted to a full team.

Looking up at the night sky, he was lost in reminiscence for a moment.

The memories of those days that were happy but cruelly cannot be returned.