123 Erica and Mia




 Senior classrooms.

 The first year students gathered in the most talked about of all those who entered this year--the princess's seat.

''Erica-sama, I'm Viscount Lunor's--''
I'm a member of the Earl's...
Well, I'm a baronial heir--

 The students sell themselves to Erica, who usually doesn't have much to show for it.

 The main reason for this is the fact that Rion and Erika are engaged to be married.

 Erica's popularity on her own is high, but then she is added to the kingdom's greatest fighting force.

 Many students were desperate to sell themselves.

 Inside the classroom, sitting alone are Mia and Finn.

''Princess, you're incredibly popular.

 Even from a distance, I could see that she was a very beautiful princess.

 Mia is also a girl, and she has a lot of admiration for Erica.

 However, Finn seems to be even more wary than usual.

''--That's right. But there are too many noblemen's children selling themselves to you.''

 Sitting away from them was themselves - and one of the boys who was staring at Erica and the others with a complicated look on his face.

 The chubby boy is sitting there looking lonely.

'Who's that?'

 Finn is interested in the boys who keep their distance alone, but he doesn't seem to know who they are.

 Mia looks around the classroom.

(She's going to start studying here today.)

 While Mia was excited, Finn looked impatient.

'Funny. It's about time the prince got here.

 Mia teaches Finn to do so.

'Sir Knight, I heard that the Prince was sent to the house arrest room.

Oh, really? Where did you hear that?

 Mia couldn't say where she'd heard it from when Finn said he didn't know.

'Well, um, um--on the way to class,'

 That's a lie.

 I actually heard it in the women's room.

'I've been listening to the conversations around me to gather information too, but I didn't hear any of those conversations. But if that prince doesn't show up, it's going to be a pain in the ass.

 Looking at Finn, who was even more wary of his surroundings than usual, Mia wanted him to calm down.



(Shit! (You're not expecting the prince to be sent to the house arrest room all of a sudden.

 The reason Finn is in a hurry is because of a post-entrance meeting event with a prince.

 The encounter with Jake, a meanie, is supposed to happen in the classroom.

 It's also going to involve the mean-spirited Erica - and her fiancé, the heir to the Marquess family.

 On the surface, it's just a greeting, but they say it in a thorny way.

 That's where Jake shows up, but the problem is that he's not in the classroom in the first place.

(Would you take Mia out of the classroom if this happened? No, but it's almost time for homeroom. (It's not a good idea to miss class all of a sudden, and Mia won't allow it.

 I'm thinking about a lot of things, but there are a couple of things that are strange from earlier.

 First, there are too many people around Erica.

 I can't come over here with that.

 Secondly, I can't find that fiancé, [Elijah Rafa Fraser].

(Erica, Elijah, or something similar with a similar name.)

 Finn thought that the creators must have chosen a similar name because it was too much trouble.

 However, Elijah's appearance is very different from Erica's.

 An ugly, fat boy - that's Elijah.

 And yet, he is nowhere to be found.

 It's a conspicuous appearance, so I should definitely be able to find it - but I can't find it.

(Suddenly there are too many unexpected things to deal with!)

 As Finn wants to hold his head up - a girl walks into the classroom.

 She's prurient and angry.

'What. I had such high hopes for you, but you're better than me!

 It was Oskar, who had a stern face, who was calming Finley down.

''Mr. Finley, I'm sorry. I didn't think His Highness would want a boy.

"-- Master Oskar, do you realize your mistake?

Well, mistake? Is there something wrong with me?

 They said something unintelligible and sat down in their seats.

(What the hell?) I mean, is that tall boy Oscar? (Why are you suddenly becoming friends with a girl other than Mia?)

 Finn takes a deep breath.

(Calm down.) This isn't a game. If something unexpected happens, it's fine as long as I can handle it. (Besides, Jake and Oskar aren't the only boys to attack.

 The boys to be attacked, but in addition to Jake, there is Oskar.

 There was supposed to be another boy in my class who was the target of the attack.

 Also, one in the senior class.

 Next year, there will be a younger boy entering the school as an underclassman.

(It doesn't matter if I stick with any of the five of them. I hope one of them is a guy I can recognize as Mia's partner.)

 As I was thinking about it, a teacher came into the classroom.



 The camera in the first year's classroom was smashed.

"-The bastard did it.

 You can't keep an eye on Erica like this!

 As I am so exasperated, I get a tap on my shoulder.

'Mr. Leon, you're in homeroom.

 I straighten my posture and look at the blackboard as Livia sits next to me and warns me.

 The teacher was talking about many things in the future.

'As the senior-most students, you all must be an example to the underclassmen. I want you to be especially careful with the students who represent your grade.

 He glanced at me and I looked at Angel, who was sitting on the opposite side of the table from Livia.

'It's not easy for Angel either,'

'It wasn't me. Leon, I'm talking about you.

Why?

'- You're not an heir, you're a real marquis. Despite being a student, your position is real. Naturally, you'll be treated better than me.

 Angier shook his head as he looked at Julius and the others sitting a little further away from him.

''Don't say it. From the kingdom's point of view, His Highness Julius isn't worth as much as you are right now.''

 Julius was being told that by Angel, but he seemed to be enjoying himself around Marie with the other idiots.

''I'd like to go for a spit roast today,''

Julius, you were hitting the stalls yesterday.

I'm going to visit a different stall today. How about you, Marie?

I'm tired of grilling on a spit every day.

Really? I don't get tired of it. Different restaurants have different flavors, and I don't have a problem with it every day.

 He has become a poor prince who has become obsessed with spit-roasting and all he buys and eats is spit-roasting.

 The future of the Horfert Kingdom is bleak.

 After all, Julius can't be king anymore.

 And Jake, the candidate for crown prince, is a pain in the ass.

 This country is done.

 Well, the only way to ensure Erica's safety is for me to support her from behind the scenes.

 Yes, for Erica.

 I've decided that I'm going to do everything I can to help Erica, who took care of her parents at the end of their lives.

 I listened to the teacher's explanation.

'Third year students have to decide what to do in the future. Make the most of your remaining year.

 To begin with, I'm a third year student with no exams, as there is no such thing as a university.

 But is it just that instead of taking exams, I have to look for a job?

 It's also a quick decision if you have the right connections.

What do you think I'll do?

 I was seriously worried, and Livia looked a little surprised.

''Mr. Rion, have you thought this through properly?''

Yeah, I'm thinking about staying indoors for a while.

 Angel grabs my arm.

''Hey, you should take this more seriously. I can't help you if you haven't even decided if you're going to be a lord or a palace servant.

 I'm afraid that even if I get land somewhere and become a lord, I'm afraid I'll be forced to take a large fiefdom somewhere in my position.

 At worst, there's even the possibility of being placed on the border.

 On the other hand, becoming a court nobleman is also a problem.

 If I become a court noble, I'll have to work for that Roland.

 --I don't want that.

 As a result, I don't want to do either.

''It's a conundrum.''

Make up your mind. I'll be able to move around a lot better if you do. Also - Leon, I don't want you to rely on my family too much. I'll be on my own as soon as I can.

What? Why?

 Angier muttered in a voice that the others couldn't hear.

''-- Your father and brother are up to something.

Oh, really? I'm meeting them tomorrow, okay? They've called me in.

Hey, I didn't ask you a question.

 Libya, who holds her face in her hands as Angier gets angry - it looks like the dukes are working on something.



 Mia was in a hurry after she got separated from Finn.

'Well, this one seems to have come earlier--oh, that?'

 I was supposed to be heading to the girls' dormitory, but I was somehow coming to a different place.

 --I was lost.

'That's strange. It was supposed to be this way--!

 Suddenly my heart starts to ache.

'Well, it's happening again. I'm having a hard time lately.

 The intervals of distress have been getting shorter and shorter for some time now.

 I knew something was wrong with my body and I was very anxious.

 The fact that I was lost made me feel thin and my chest became even more impatient when I was in pain.

 Then - a beautiful girl with dark hair approached me.

(A princess?)

 He reaches out a hand and supports Mia's body as it is.

'Are you okay? Stand up?

 Why would a princess be in a place like this all alone?

 They sit on a nearby bench and talk as they go.

'Have you calmed down?'

'Yes. Thank you.

 Gradually calming down, Mia thanked her and looked at Erica's face.

 She had a very gentle smile on her face.

''Yes, I'm glad.''

Oh, um, you're a princess, aren't you? I mean, is it okay to talk to me?

 Mia can't get close to Erica, who is usually full of cronies.

 The people around her were also giving off the vibe that they should not approach her.

 That's why I didn't approach them, but Erica didn't seem bothered by it.

'It's not a problem. We're classmates. It would be nice if you could get along with me.''

'Yes! Um, my name is--

You're Mia, right? I know.

 Mia was embarrassed, happy to think that they knew her name.

 But Erica smiled a little sadly.

'What's wrong, princess?'

'I'm fine with Erica. And then everything will be fine.

 Erica says it's okay to call her by her name, and as Mia is impressed, one of the girls comes running in.

'Ericaaaa! There you are! Why do you have to go away!

 Erica stands up with a wry smile.

'I'm sorry. Kaa--Marie-san.'

 The blonde girl gasps, and then her eyes widen in surprise when she looks at Mia.

'Uh, um--your friend?'

Yes, sir.

 When Erica affirmed, Marie said, "I see--" and then she greeted Mia as well.

'I'm Marie, third year. You're Mia, right?

Yes!

(Huh? How does this man know my name? (Do foreign students still stand out?)

 I thought they were classmates, but they were seniors in their junior year.

''Anyway, you two are going to the girls' dormitory. I'll show you around, so follow me.

 Erica looked a little embarrassed.



 In the bushes.

 When Marie and the others disappear, Finn appears.

 He had been asking about the situation from a while ago.

 Then why didn't you help Mia?

 There's a reason for that.

Why don't you come out?

 Brave's eyes bleed and he's on maximum alert.

'Buddy, I knew it. --these guys are dangerous.'

 The one who came out of the bushes, just like Finn - was Leon.

 Beside him, an object with a metallic sphere and red eyes followed him.

(Same as Kurosuke?) (Is it a cheat item?)

 Rion also looks wary of us, and the cheat item next to him looks excited.

''Foreign students--what the hell do they want?''

Master, they are dangerous. They are an enemy to be dealt with at once!

 The cheat item that declares us to be the enemy makes Finn more wary of it.

 The Brave is.

"Don't get carried away, what's left of a loser! Buddy, get me together now!

"Idiot! If I use you here, Mia will be in danger too!

 It was the same on the other side.

 In the sky - something transparent was floating in the sky.

 Brave looked at it, and Brave opened one eye and said, 'The shit! 'You're one step ahead of the worst of the worst,' he says as he spits.

'Luxion, who told you to bring out your body?'

Master, that is a newcomer's weapon. And it's perfect.

I told you not to storm in here!

"The enemy waits for no man.

 From the looks of it, you can tell that Leon doesn't want to fight here either.

 Finn wipes his sweat away.

(If Kurosuke is this vigilant, it's pretty nasty. I don't want to fight here as much as possible. Then, I'd better--)

 Thinking about it, the other party seemed to feel the same way.

 Leon makes a suggestion.

You can't get away with it. --Why don't you go out with me for a bit?

Master, it's dangerous! Permission to destroy!

You can't. --They can't.

 Finn takes him up on the offer.

"Okay.

"Buddy! Don't trust them. He's--those weapons are dangerous!

It's better than this. --I'll listen to what you have to say.

 They walked away from each other, keeping a certain distance, keeping a wary eye on each other.

 Brave - and Luxion were also quite wary of each other.

''Buddy, that's the child of the battleship that's waiting up there. The main body is the battleship above you.''

I don't think it's all that clear.

 The airship's form was hidden by optical camouflage, and you wouldn't know it unless you were told.

'Brave, can you beat those guys?'

"I recommend that you kill that mechanical bastard's master immediately. We can win, but it will cost us dearly.

 They let the Brave, a cheat item, say so much.

 Finn could tell that it was quite dangerous.

(Well--what happens now?)

 Finally, Finn decides he's ready, wishing he'd had a word with Mia.

(Worst case scenario, I'll stop this guy, even if I have to stab him in the back.)