Otome Game no Heroine de Saikyou Survival (LN)

Book 5: Chapter 5

Book 5: Chapter 5

Academys Day Off

In this academy, there was another Rainbow Sword than me attached to the job.

I approached the destination, an alchemical incinerator that didnt produce any smoke. Beside it was a middle aged man wearing janitor working clothes, crouching on the ground while smoking on a pipe. She was calling out to a pretty maid in her twenty who came there to throw the trash, but the man didnt look dejected at all despite the maid treating his advance coldly.

Viro.

Ariadid you, see?

Of course.

I wonder why this kind of role really suited this man? He looked truly natural looking like this.

This isnt like how it looks like okay? After all Im disguising myself as a janitor who you can see anywhere, thats all you know? Dont get any misunderstanding alright? Also dont mention anything about this to Sera or Chloe-san okay?

I dont care about any of that, but for now, the decoy investigation is finished.

From the start the drug called magic drug inside the academy was becoming a problem among the low ranked nobles. The black ops investigated it and found out where the drug generally originated from, but the culprit was a high ranked noble which made it complicated for them to lay their hand on him. There I used the chance to forcefully crush them to make it into Elenas achievement.

Sandras name also came up as someone involved, so I made use of her when she showed up before me in class.

By the way, about that royal brother, is he involved with this business?

Until now Amors name never came up during the talk about the magic drug business. In the first place I couldnt even judge whether he was really an instructor here or not, but as expected Viro seemed to know about him when I asked that question.

He showed up in front of you as expected huh. His presence here is unexpected but, that royal brother is uninvolved.

Well, I guessed thats the case.

That was the only logical answer from how haphazardly he was acting.

But, apparently there was really a plan for him to become an instructor in this academy from long time ago. Its really just a coincidence that he showed up in this magic drug case. And about him becoming instructor this yearwell, its your fault I guess?

It felt like Amol became somewhat ill after seeing Carla and my power.

He was showing an abnormal desire to protect Elena so I dont think that he would get in her way, but it was possible that he would get in Elenas way by trying to get rid of me.

Also, I learned more about whats going on behind the scene from what Melroses young master told you. This years outdoor field trip apparently will be observing the exercises of the second knight order. From what I heard the second knight order will be in charge of the security in the place of the black ops. You just focus on guaranteeing the safety of the royalties.

I asked Viro to investigate the information that I heard from Mihail at the opening ceremony.

Apparently Ervan was still refusing to be guarded by the black ops like usual.

He was a human so I guessed it couldnt be helped if he was ruled by his emotion, but when I looked at Ervan and Amor, it looked like even Elena when she was seven years old were still more prudent than them as a royalty.

Safety of the royalties? Is that including the fiance Carla?

At the dungeon, the fiances of the crown prince were given treatment that was nearly like a royalty and also the duty that came with it. But, putting aside Clara, was there any need to guard Carla?

Viro understood what I wanted to say. He frowned seeing that he himself almost got killed once by her.

I dont mean that scary little lady. Even if this is supposed to be a field trip for kids, accident that cant be managed by the teachers who are just middle ranked nobles at best might just occur, right? Thats why the crown prince is coming along as the supervisor of the whole thing. There was also talk about his highness Amor coming along, but that person is in a troublesome position after all

I was wondering why the opinion of the second year crown prince about the field trip for the new students would be listened at, but apparently he was also going to participate in it huh.

It was the crown prince who would oversee the whole thing instead of the royal brother must be because they also wanted to make the crown prince work. Even so Ervan was basically a good hearted person, so to me he was still better than Amor.

Its the princesss wish that youre chosen as guard. That royal brothers opinion cant be ignored but, there wont be any problem with that because the princesss authority as royalty is above that guy.

Itll be good if thats the case

It might be bad to say this but, the current royal brother is different from the previous royal brother who died early. He only received education to be the kings retainer, so dont compare him to the princess who received education for gifted children.

Ill keep it in mind.

That explanation from Viro made me realized that perhaps I had been looking at Amor like that until now. I nodded deeply to him.

This too must be a lesson as a scout from him to me. In that caseI tried asking him about something else that bothered me.

Hey Viro.

What?

I cant really hold back properly against student.

You

For some reason he was looking at me in exasperation.

Go back to Seras mansion in your next day off and ask your little bro for a spar. Ill explain to Sera about it.

I see.

Certainly if it was Seo then he might be just right to be my sparring partner. The thing that I ordered might also get finished soon, so I decided to ask for a day off and head to the capital at that day.

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My lady, welcome back.

I am back.

The day the academy was in holiday, I showed up in the mansion of Leyton House that was located in the capital with Elenas permission. I was welcomed by the maids who were acquaintance with me.

Being taken care by maids like this as a young lady was also a part of training for me to act as a noble lady. I considered this as a part of the job.

And so I stayed inside my room in this mansion and drank tea with a posture that looked elegant.

*Bam!*

Aria!!

A brown skinned boy rushed into the room after slamming open the door. I stopped his movement by grabbing his face in my hand.

It has been some time since we last met, Seo. Around the time of the opening ceremony I guess. Are you alright with taking a day off?

Aria-, itll split! My head, its going to split-!

It seemed I was unable to adjust my strength because he rushed in so quickly. I remembered that and let go of his head. Seo looked somewhat tearful, even so he spread out his arms happily with a face that got my hand print on it.

I wanted to meet you all this time, Aria!

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Seo Leyton Race : Human Rank 3

Magic Power : 125/130Stamina : 141/180

Overall Combat Strength : 299 (With Body Strengthening : 355)

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I was concerned with the gap of Seo and my combat strength, but if he was rank 3 then he should be strong enough.

He was assigned with the job of guarding that strange young lady, so it had been a long time since we could talk like this but, it felt like he had gotten slightly taller than before.

Seos age was one year younger than me, but his appearance right now had grown up from mana just like me. He had the appearance of a 14 years old.

I know it, youre taller than me.

I dont think its really a concern though?

Im concerned! Even though its already problematic that Aria is the big sister.

Even though Im the older sister, Seo is still the heir right?

What was he worried about? I was an adopted daughter just for the duration of this job, so I think there wouldnt be any problemI was thinking like that while tilting my head. It made Seo strangely started to panic.

T-thats not what I mean, Im not worried about being the heir or not! Ah, but, it might also be nice if Aria is the heir and Im your assistant.

Seo screamed with a convulsing expression when he saw me grabbing that mans jaw and twisting it to the side.

Someone! Call a healer here!

The receptionist lady who rushed to this way was also screaming out an order. The adventurers inside the guild were sporting a look that was half exasperated and half scared while seeing that man crumbling down. Then they started moving like it was a familiar routine.

Its fine. I only twisted his neck halfway.

There was a loud cracking sound though!?

Sometimes joint could make loud sound when the owner only trained their muscles without considering flexibility. The guilds staffs and guards carried away the man in a hurry, then the receptionist lady from before called out to me from behind.

Aria-sanits troubling if you dont hold back.

Sorry, Mary

I was planning to have a spar in order to learn that holding back though.

She was the receptionist lady from the adventurer guild at the territory of Baron Horace who had helped me a lot in that fight against the orc group.

I didnt really understand the reason but, apparently mary moved to the capitals guild using Viros connection. Since she arrived here, she became the staff in charge of me who didnt have any exclusive staff before that. I heard that she also became the one in charge of dealing with Viro.

Well, both sides in this case are adventurer so I wont say much. Anyway Feld-sama is already waiting at the training ground in the back. I have properly reserved that place for you.

Right, thanks.

Troublesome thing like this time sometimes would also happen to a girl like me, so Mary too was used to it.

It seemed that Seo got nervous with facing a pretty lady. Mary only smiled to him and gave a small bow.

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Yo, Aria. Did you cause another trouble?

When I arrived at that training ground, Feld was already there swinging his great sword. He called out to me with a light mood.

It wasnt really a problemI think?

No, that was definitely a problem.

Seo immediately retorted when I said that while titling my head. Feld squinted his eyes smilingly seeing us like that.

And, what do you want to do? Are you going to train with [Iron Rose]?

Sometimes I would ask Feld to have a spar with me so I could inspect how my Battle Skill [Iron Rose] would influence me in various situations, like when in combat or using sorcery.

It was a technique that increased my combat strength so drastically, so my sparring partner when inspecting it had to be rank 5 too. If not the efficiency would be bad. I did want to do some more inspection, but this time I had also asked Seo to accompany me, and he also couldnt leave his protection target for that long, so it would be better if I prioritized my original business.

Then, first is

Feld-sama! I ask you to have a match with me!

Seo suddenly requested a match with Feld before I could say anything.

I called you two here so I could train though.

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In the end Feld and Seo started sparring while leaving me alone.

*Gan! Gin!*

Whats wrong boy, is that all you got!

Not yettt!

Seo too was hanging in there but, he had become rank 3 only recently. Feld whose technique had gotten even sharper from exploring that dungeon was still far above him.

Seos fighting style was hand-to-hand. I could also fight hand-to-hand with my Skill, but in my case my main method of fighting in the end was using Short Sword Skill to dodge and block.

But Seo was using level 3 Skill and Skill to fight in a very novel way that was also influenced by his own personality. But, the biggest difference was how fast he was able to use the Battle Skill of I guess.

Feldlooked like he was having fun. He liked children and was good with taking care of other, so he must be having fun training someone like Seo.

This wouldnt help with my training to hold back but, by watching Felds way of fighting, it was vague but it could serve as reference for me. It couldnt be helped so I also watched them as observer, then I suddenly sensed a familiar presence approaching the entrance.

Mary, whats the matter?

Just now, information that Viro requested arrived, so can I ask you to hand it over to him at the academy?

Thats fine but, is it alright for me to take a look at it too?

After only half a hour since we parted, she came here bringing something like a letter and handed it to me. If it was information that Viro personally requested then it would be better for the guild to hand it over to him directly, but Mary chuckled when I said that.

This is information that Rainbow Sword requested, and Aria-san is a scout like Viro so I think he wont mind. Besides he also told me to hand it over to Aria-san.

I see.

Viro was starting to consider retiring from adventurer business so I was also starting to take over for him. I still hadnt managed to grasp all the connections and information sources that he had but, if that was what Mary said, I accepted the letter and took a look at it.

Is something the matter?

No.

I seeit was an information that I should know about.

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Uwah, its this time already!? Sorry Aria! Ill meet you again later!

After that one more hour passed. Seo panicked and returned to his job in a hurry. The training for today was closed with that.

That guy will become strong. If only he can also become an adventurer. Its a pity.

Feld who managed to get some exercises after a long time also looked satisfied. But, his expression suddenly changed when I walked toward him.

Ariadid something happen?

No, its nothing.

Oi

I circled behind Feld to dodge the question and climbed up to put my upper body on his shoulder. Felds legs slightly stopped walking.

Ariastop acting like kid.

No?

When I asked back like that, Feld let out a small sigh while adjusting his posture to make it easier to carry me.

Come to think of it, youre still a kid huh.

Since asking Feld to lift her up in that dungeon, I took a liking to that wide field of vision and so it became a habit of mine to sometimes get on Felds shoulder like this, though even I thought that this was a childish thing to do.

It didnt mean that I would do this with anyone who was tall but, right now I didnt feel like I would be able to put on my normal expression so it was just right to do this.

The information that Viro requested included the writing about the danger that might happen in the field trip that would happen soon.

That meant that there was danger approaching Elena. The information also stated the possibility of the involvement of a certain someone.

It was the opponent who once defeated me, and the one who I failed to kill during our second fight.

That guy once said to me. Show my true worth. If he targeted Elena for that.

The madman Grave. This time Id be the one to come and hunt you down.