Episode 59
Thinking about it, or rather, without even thinking too hard, it wasn’t a slip of the tongue at all.
I don’t particularly want children, but it’s not like I dislike the idea of marrying Millie.
Since I’m a high-ranking noble, I’ll probably need an heir… Wait, right! Geld is a candidate to be the next Family Head of a great noble house.
Is it okay for them to decide on a marriage partner on their own? And when it comes to nobles, they usually pair up with other nobles.
I doubt it, but could I possibly have a fiancée? No, it wouldn’t be strange if I did… or rather, it would be stranger if I didn’t.
But I haven’t heard a single word about it until now. It’s natural that I didn’t hear about it from Shino, who was holed up in the Forest, but Shino was also at the Waslein Estate for a long time. If I had a fiancée, it’s strange that it wouldn’t have come up even once during that time. Therefore, I don’t have a fiancée.
“Hmm.”
I’m satisfied with the perfect conclusion that came from my perfect reasoning.
Well, if there’s an oversight in my reasoning and I do have a fiancée, I can just refuse her appropriately, and if that doesn’t work, I can make her want to refuse me. It’ll all work out somehow. After all, Geld originally had an extremely bad reputation… Ah, is that why I don’t have a fiancée?
“If there is one anyway, I guess I’ll have to do that ‘break off the engagement’ thing.”
I’d participate in some party and say it in front of everyone.
For example, “Rather than a fiancée whose face and name I didn’t even know, I’m cultivating true love with Millie… Ah, and Shino too. Um, true love with the two of them, um…” I’d declare to my fiancée and unilaterally break off the engagement… How would that go? With that kind of speech, it sounds like I’d be broken up with by someone who’s lost all affection for me, rather than breaking off the engagement myself.
While vaguely thinking about such things, I easily passed the exam I took.
I’d been repeating the process of memorizing and forgetting, and somehow managing to remember again, but as expected, my memory has finally settled, and I’m not just barely passing or being a substitute anymore.
Now, my academic ability has reached a level where I can pass the entrance exam for the prestigious Desroah Academy with a little余裕.
“Okay, Shino, I’m counting on you.”
“Yes. Please leave it to me.”
And the next day, the day of the Entrance Ceremony, arrived. I finished saying goodbye to Shino before heading to school.
Millie and Shino, who have been strangely motivated lately, seem to be intent on pushing forward with their plans without looking back, and since there were no requests from the two of them, I won’t be waiting in a Town along the way this time. So, the next time I see them will probably be in three years.
So, I spread my arms to replenish three years’ worth of Shino, and Shino quietly snuggled up to me. At the same time, Shino must be replenishing her Geld supply.
“Once it’s over, we’ll be together forever.”
“H-yes… I’ll definitely, definitely finish it.”
I don’t forget to say something that will motivate her. I have no intention of going back on my word at all, so it’s a win-win.
And after being seen off by Shino, I went to school and was immediately scolded by Millie behind the school building.
“Geld-kun, why didn’t you come to the Entrance Ceremony? I wanted to go with you.”
“Huh?”
“Why are you looking so blank? We met yesterday, didn’t we?”
“Hmm. Now that you mention it, I think something like that was written in the pamphlet…?”
“Geez, Geld-kun, geez!”
Come to think of it, I think there was such an event when I entered school. Was that why Millie entered the dorm a day early? But I’ve entered school so many times in the Loop, and I have no memory of ever attending an Entrance Ceremony. Why is that…?
Well, setting aside such a troublesome event, Millie in the Desroah Academy robe is also a good sight. Come to think of it, the first time I saw Millie was when she was wearing this outfit. I’ll never forget that shock in my life.
“Geld-kun? What’s wrong?”
It seems I was staring too intently. Millie has withdrawn her anger and looks a little embarrassed.
“No, I was just thinking that uniform looks good on you. I was remembering the first time I saw Millie.”
“R-really? But, the first time, huh? It’s been nine years already, hasn’t it?”
“Has it been that long already? But I still can’t forget that shock. I thought I was going to lose my balance because you were so cute.”
“You’re saying that again. Geez!”
To be accurate, what shocked me was Millie’s sexiness, but of course I wouldn’t say that. Millie’s good qualities also lie in the fact that she’s unaware of the sexiness that emanates from her.
And Millie, who had completely forgotten that she was angry, was now in a good mood, so I took the opportunity to remind her of the final confirmation of what we’re going to do from now on.
What’s especially important is not to talk in front of people as much as possible. Getting touchy-feely is out of the question. This time, we’re in the same class, so if we’re not careful, we’ll be recognized as a couple early on.
When I told her this, Millie completely forgot that she had just been in a good mood and was now pouting.
“Muu…”
“Don’t ‘muu.’ You want to be kidnapped, right? Then it would be strange if we were all touchy-feely.”
“That’s true, but…”
This time, I was thinking of just making up a suitable reason, taking the Harem members to that Basement, somehow pushing them to that disappearing wall, and forcibly advancing the story because it would be easier.
But it’s also true that it’s more certain to follow the method that has worked well so far.
What made me decide on a course of action in this dilemma was Millie’s words, “W-well… I might want to be kidnapped again.”
“It’s okay to talk lightly, but if you’re still in vacation mode, it’ll be bad.”
“Buu…”
“Don’t ‘buu.'”
If we’re recognized as a couple who are always flirting with each other, even if we get kidnapped, they might think, “S-so, is this some kind of play?! How lewd…!” I want to avoid having to wait in that Basement for help that won’t come as much as possible.
Millie understands that too, and she’s just complaining because she wants attention. Or maybe she just wants to be scolded. This is something we’ve repeated many times.
And if Millie stays quiet, there won’t be any more problems.
First of all, I’ve done the lessons many times, so there’s no element that could trip me up.
“—In contrast, the energy that exists in the natural world is… Um, well, today is April 7th, so number seven on the attendance list… Geld. Do you know?”
“…Huh? W-what is it?”
“Oh, well then, number eight, Sanimura, do you know?”
“Yes, it’s Odo.”
“Tch.”
What’s with that Sanimura guy? I was just spacing out and couldn’t answer, so the next guy should have been considerate and spaced out too… I’ll show him in the next class…!
“In Magic Practice Alpha, we’ll first study how to increase and decrease the output of magic, but… Um, number seven on the attendance list… Geld-kun. Yes, how can you increase the output of magic?”
Here it comes. This is where I’ll redeem myself.
“Inject more Mana.”
“Yes, that’s right. And then—“
Heh heh, did you see that, Sanimura? How many times do you think I’ve entered this Desroah Academy? This level of problem is a piece of cake.
“Okay, let’s actually try it out. Um, those who can use ‘Pefu’ can continue as is, and those who can’t use ‘Pefu’ can work with the teacher over here.”
“Hmm?”
I don’t know what it is, but it seems like we’re going to do something.
I wasn’t listening at all, so I don’t know what’s going on, but I just have to look at what everyone else is doing and do the same thing. I remember saying something about injecting more Mana earlier, so maybe it’s something related to that.
Thinking that, I looked around and met Millie’s sharp gaze.
“Hmm…?”
What’s wrong? Millie seems to be shaking her head slightly but clearly while looking at me. Am I about to do something wrong?
While I was hesitating because I couldn’t understand Millie’s intentions, I was caught by the teacher.
“Um, you’re the one from earlier… Geld-kun, was it? Does it seem difficult?”
“Huh? Yeah, well. It’s not that it’s difficult, it’s just that I don’t know what’s going on.”
“I see. Hmm, I have to watch over here…”
It’s not that it’s difficult, it’s just that I don’t know what to do. If you just told me one thing, there wouldn’t be a problem.
“Um, you with the light blue hair. You’re already perfect, so come over here for a bit. And teach Geld-kun.”
“Yes!”
The most excellent teacher, Millie-sensei, has come to act as a teacher for the failing student. I feel like I’ve done something exactly like this before.
“Um, well then, Geld-kun, was it? Let’s do our best together in the corner so we don’t get in the way.”
“Huh? Ah, okay.”
Millie-sensei is talking to me with a smile and trying to take me to a place where there are no other students. This is an unknown development. Could it be that Millie was aiming for this and shook her head at me, telling me not to do anything?
But even if I understand that, it would be unnatural to strongly resist from here. I was led by Millie-sensei to the corner of the Training Room.
“Yeah, around here should be good. Okay, Geld-kun. First, channel your magic from here, and then…”
“No, I can do it. And you’re too close.”
“No, Geld-kun. You have to do it exactly like you did back then. You know you’re not good with magic, Geld-kun.”
“Ehhh…?”
I was scolded in a hushed voice by Millie-sensei.
It’s true that the first time around, I was always relying on Millie-sensei during these practical exercises, but this time, she probably just wanted an excuse to be all over me in public. Besides, I don’t think we were this close the first time.
“So, you see, you channel the magic from your wrist to your fingers like this…”
Well, whatever, as long as Millie’s having fun.