15-I'm six years old!




'Huh...'

Mmmmmm...

....

 I, Alfried, am currently being forced to study.

 My education began when I turned six years old. For me it's polite writing, arithmetic, and sometimes history. It should really start with elementary things like learning letters, but I've already mastered it and I've moved up in the ranks.


 The one next to her, holding her head against the numbers, is Sister Elinora. Sister Elinora is twelve years old.
 Her sword is growing rapidly, and according to Nord Dad, she's good enough to join the knightly order. Even in the neighboring villages, Nord-Dad is the only one who can win.
 It's getting more and more out of hand.

 On the other hand, his studies are a bit disappointing. I looked at the numbers and said, 'Why is that?' Don't say that. That's just the way it is. Even I don't understand the detailed theory.


 In the back, Brother Silvio is working diligently and quietly. Silvio's brother is great at studying. Although he's nine years old, he's already getting used to division. It's amazing. He stares at the numbers seriously and solves the problems easily.

 It's getting more and more cool as he's grown up lately, which is annoying. When I tell him that, he smiles like he's troubled and says, 'That's not true. What handsome guy.........

 He is currently growing in popularity with the ladies and village girls. Maybe those people are shorty-conscious...I thought, but in this world, it's normal to get married early. They are recognized as adults at the age of fifteen. There are many people who are after Brother Silvio.


 And the question and director is our mother, Mother Erna. Erna's mother's family seems to be a pretty big business association and she is very good with numbers. She understands the importance of letters and numbers very well, so she is a bit strict with her studies.

'Al, what's going on? Don't you understand?

It's a bit of a hassle but I want to play.

 No, I know. I can solve this stuff quickly. I fear the problems will keep adding up even after I finish this. I'm waiting for those words to motivate my kids.

'I know you want to play, but it's important to learn, too!'

I know. And I know that my studies are for my protection and enrichment.

 Seeing my rundown state, Mother Erna sighs.

 Huh? I feel like a bad boy.
 No, but that's about the best a six-year-old should be able to do, right?

So, when you solve this, you can play.

Yes!

 I've been waiting for those words!
 The quill becomes lighter and fills the paper with numbers in a quick and easy way. This kind of math range is a piece of cake.

''Pretty much, today's is hard, okay?

'I really do! Today's was hard!

'The problem with Elinora is the one we did a week ago, remember?

...What?

 Mother Erna and sister Elinora are next to me saying something, but I don't know.

'It's done!'

What? Is it over now?

'Master Alfried. I haven't finished answering your questions yet, have I?

 I handed over the paper and was caught by Saara-san, who was quietly waiting for me to leave the room.

 Lately, the maids have been treating me poorly. The other day, Mel caught me by the collar of my neck.

 I was returned to my study desk (restraints) like a cat, meekly.

 Erna checks my answers with a serious expression and lets out the biggest sigh I've ever heard in my life as she stands there for a few minutes.

'You got all the answers right. You can go.

 I feel a little awkward with my expression, but I don't care.

'Yay!'

'What! Only Al is not fair!

'Yes, yes, Elinora, let's review a few more basics, shall we?

 I left the study room (prison) while listening to my sister Elinora's cute complaint.

 Ah, the air in Shabba was so delicious. Maybe now I can understand what it feels like to be released from prison.

'Have you finished your studies yet?'

 I stepped out into the hallway, and just as I was walking down the hall, Nord's dad walked up.

'Yeah. I did it right, so it was quick! Now play with this....

Oh, yeah. My father is just finishing up his work. Let's have some sword practice now!

 Hearing only the first half of my words, Dad Nord happily pulls my hand away and starts walking towards the courtyard.

'What? Sword practice starts at noon, right?

Come on. You were just getting stiff from all that sitting, weren't you? Why don't you and your father practice together once in a while?

 Well, communication between parents and children is important, too. The training in magic is going well, so I should put some effort into my sword as well.


 There was a moment when I thought that, too.

'Your grip is tight, you need to loosen it more on the descent and here.

Yes, sir.

No. More aside.

Yes, sir.

Don't just swing your arms.

Yes, sir.

So, I'm going to give you a hundred barebones.

Yes.

 Mmmm... Kendo is about the only thing I ever did while joking around in gym class.

 I had to correct my form many times along the way, but somehow I was able to finish by noon.

 Ah, the point of finishing my studies so quickly.

'I'm getting better. I'll make lunch short for you and we'll get back to it.

 I knew we were going to have lunch.

'Ah! Only Al can practice with a sword. I wish I could have done it with you!

 As soon as she finds me and Father Nord with the wooden sword, Sister Elinora steps on the ground. It seems that Elinora has been studying in her study room (prison) all this time.


 After eating lunch, we go back to the courtyard.

 Elinora sister and Silvio brother are already glaring at each other with their wooden swords at the middle level.

 Perhaps they will have a striking match.

 The Elinora sister has a joyful look on her face, like a hunter who has found his prey, but Silvio brother's expression is tense, as if he doesn't want to or is being forced to do it. If you look at his feet, his legs are trembling like a newborn horse.

 How many different images of defeat does brother Silvio have on him now?

Hajime!

 The moment I let out a voice, Elinora's sister quickly closes the distance between her and brother Silvio.

 Brother Silvio is bewildered by my sudden signal, but he calmly catches Brother Elinora's swing down.

 I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this as well.

 Still in pain, Brother Silvio said, ''Ah! I moan and hold my head down.

 Seeing this, Elinora sister, me, and Nord dad, who was next to me at some point, laugh.

 Mother Erna and the maids, who were watching from afar, were also smiling at the scene.

 Ah, another peaceful day.

'Do you want to join us, Al?'

I won't.

 I denied sister Elinora's question with a clean voice.

 After that, when I reluctantly typed in after being told by Father Nord to 'go ahead and type as much as you want', everyone laughed at me for doing the exact same thing as Brother Silvio.

 Dammit.