Game 22: The Magical Academy II

*DING-DONG-DING-DING!

With this familiar sound echoed all over the academy, the first day of school have ended without any issue. Well, I suppose there is. After all, Ellisbeth's brows were always crossed until the end.

Is she unaware that this is most likely what caused all of the students in the room to whisper?

(This is the first time the students have seen her in this expression, or more accurately, the first time she has made an expression other than the serious one she always wears.)

"Hey, Isn't Ellisbeth-sama is more lively than she had ever been?"

"Yes, indeed. Isn't see much cuter that way?"

They're having a great time, aren't they? They've been giggling as they whisper, and these girls aren't even trying to hide their subject from me and the somewhat irritated Ellisbeth.

By that time, the other students had already left, and those who remained were preparing to leave as well. Maybe I should prepare to leave as well? But what am I supposed to do with this girl?

Andrea is snuggling up to me once more, sound asleep like a small creature. What's the deal with this creature, she's so cute!!! (Guren is unconsciously looking at her with a very interesting expression on his face and patting her on the head.)

"H-hey! What are you doing inside this sacred room?"

"Hmm? Me?"

I pointed myself.

"Who else do you think I am talking to?"

What's wrong with this lass. Is she having a breakdown? Why is she always looking so irritated?(Answer: She is just unconsciously annoyed by the fact the Andrea is lying asleep on Gurens' lap.)

Ahh, I see. That must be it.

"Ah, this? She is not used to focusing on someones' talking so she must have fallen asleep during the lecture."

She is annoyed because, Andrea did not pat attention to the teacher earlier. Ellisbeth is a serious type after all. (Note: Wrong!)

"Yes! That! Why are you casually letting her get away with that? Impure! Pervert! Lolicon!"

(Somehow true.)

What?!

"Per- Huh?! What the heck are you talking about?!"

"Pervert, pervert, pervert!"

She said it several times. I feel sorry for the desk she is mercilessly slamming. Seriously, what's wrong with this girl?!

She is growing cat ears and even have her canine surfacing on the right side of her mouth. She's really worked out, isn't she? She's even steaming with her complaints.

I can only look at her with a blank expression because I have no idea what her deal is. Anyway, I can just sit here and listen to her whine. If I let her blow off some steam, I think she'll eventually stop.

No, wait, maybe...

"Heh." I made a very smug expression while caressing the silky smooth hair of Andrea.

Take that!

"Gah! You're really so annoying! Impure!"

"Pfft... Ahaha!"

She's steaming! I knew it, she's just jealous of me having to caress Andrea. She could have just said it. It's nothing big touching Andrea's hair. Andrea likes being patted anyway.(He was half right and half wrong.)

"Hey, do you want to try it (caressing Andreas hair), too?"

"W-w-w-w-why should I want (to be caress by you?!) that?! You truly are impure! Beast pervert!"

"Wow!"

(They both have had misunderstanding.)

"I heard it all! Ahem, It is not impure at all, My lady!"

Said the girl by the door, who just entered the room. It was Mai. She probably came to get Ellisbeth.

"I believe, Andrea-chan is Guren-samas' Familiar. Therefore, this behaviour is only natural."

She said explaining to the stubborn Lady who was already panting from all her grouse. Andrea is not really my familiar though. But whatever.

"Is... is that so? Then..."

She made a pause. Maybe she finally get it?

"Why does he want to do it with me, to?!" She said while pointing directly at me!

What?!

"I did say nothing of sort! What the hell is wrong with you?!" *rowdy

"You did say so! I heard it with my own ears!" *rowdy.

"Maybe there is something wrong with your ears!" *loud

"There is none of sort!" *loud

"Then, proof! Prove it!" *noisy

"You said, 'Hey, do you want to try it (caressing Andreas hair), too?'" (Note: Ellisbeth was saying this while imitating Guren.)

"Oh." I did say that, did I?

"Then I answered, 'W-w-w-w-why should I want (to be caress by you?!) that?! You truly are impure! Beast pervert!'"

"You don't have to repeat that part!"

Sigh... I was carried away and engage in some truly dangerous verbal spats with her. No one told me that having verbal fights are more energy consuming than actual battle! *pant, pant.

I need to calm down and explain.

"Phew. Listen here. I what I said earlier, means like this; do you want to caress Andrea's hair, too?"

"Eh? So that's what you mean?" She suddenly calm down as if she realized something.

"Hey, what did you actually think I mean when I say that?"

"Ahh... eh... um...

She's stuttering embarrassingly as she fixed her cloths. She was looking around, probably she's trying to change the topic.

"B-By the way Mai, where is Chika?"

Yep, she change the topic. This girl really is very easy to read.

"She already left for the grocery. By the way Ellisbeth-sama, what caused this argument? Did Guren-sama did something that ruined your mood and irritated you?"

"I-I am not irritated! It's not like I am jealous or anything, you hear me?! I am just trying to correct your behavior!"

"I didn't do anything, though?"

"And I didn't ask any of that, my lady!"

"Ugh!"

Did she actually turned into some tsundere character? What a poor soul...

My confused look shifted into pure blank stare as I look at her.

"I-it's not what you think! You're wrong, okayyyy!!!"

"Ah, my lady!"

The Ellisbeth dashed away as she shouted loudly denying the, wait, what is she even trying to deny? I didn't say it loudly, did I?

"Well, she di alright dashing away like that?"

After Ellisbeth's unexpected behavior, Mai rested her palm on her brow, slowly shaking her head. She then looked at me as if she was asking for permission. Running in the hallway is dangerous, and it is not permitted in the first place. Mai tried to stop her with that in mind, but who would have guessed that she had such a talent for dashing?

"Yeah. Go after her, please. I can manage to return with Andrea. I will just wait for her to wake up."

"Thank you very much, Guren-sama."

"Umu. Don't mention it."

She left after a bow.

"Pfft!"

As she chased the sprinting Ellisbeth, I let out a light laugh. Is it a game of tag or something?

"Hggnn..."(Note: This is Andrea making stiff sounds of waking up.)

"Good morning, master!"

"Oh, yeah, good morning. And by the way it's already 2 in the afternoon, sleepy head."

Hitting her with a gentle tap on her head, Andrea moved slowly from my lap and gave a wide stretch while yawning.

"Awake already?"

"Mm!"(Note: This is Andrea nodding in response.)

"All right, then, let's go!"

[{Where to, Master?}]

"Touring the whole Academy!"

I made my way out of the room. Andrea, who was following me from behind, moved as well. Familiarizing ourselves with the surroundings is also part of our plan. Of course, obtaining all of the information about the Magical Academy that does not exist in VLF is a major goal of ours, so I decided to begin by planning on walking around from one location to another within the academy. My strategy is to not overlook a single detail of the entire premises.

We've been already oriented about this place. Seeing it for yourself, on the other hand, is a different story. According to Olivia-sensei, the academy's large area is made up of six major structures: the Reception Building (RB), the School Building (SB), the Laboratory Building (LB), the Magical Battle Arena (MBA), and the Students' Council Exclusive Room (SCER).

These five infrastructures encircle the large tower in the center of the Area. The tower, which stood over 25 meters tall and was situated in the center of the grounds of the Magical Academy, is where the academy's magical strongholds are located. Aside from the Capitals' barrier, this is the barrier that keeps the entire area at bay. And a separate barrier that is only available to the Magical Academy.

The Reception Building (RB) serves as the academy's main entrance. It housed the reception area as well as the Headmaster's office. The Great Library can also be found in this area.

The School Building (SB) is the academy's main facility for lectures and magical lessons. Almost all of the students congregate here almost all of the time. The structure is divided into three floors, each with five rooms. 1st year at 1st floor. Guren's current classes were on the second floor, where he was in his second year. The seniors are on the third inning. This is the School Structure.

All of the research and magical experiments take place in the Laboratory Building (LB). This large circular building is located on the academy's eastern side, opposite the school building. It was purposefully placed away from the crowd due to the risk and danger of experiments exploding.

The Magical Battle Arena (MBA) is where all of the magical battles take place. This location is ideal for resolving any conflict between students at any event where the practicality of their abilities are demonstrated. In addition, events such as competitions are held exclusively here.

In addition, the Students' Council has its own room (SCER). Aside from the Headmaster, the room is only available for Students' Council personnel who are less than a year old. This is where they held their meetings and strategized. This is an organization only strong and capable are qualified.

When I saw all of this construction, I couldn't help but think, "This place is really out of VLF's range." What a mystery.

"Benjirou!"

"Yes, my lord!"

A swish of shadow shifted the space as Benjirou appears. And with a courteous greeting with one of his knee on the ground, he bowed ready to listen. This guy is still as flashy as ever.

"Did you find anything from that library?"

"Yes, my lord, I believe I'll let you know about this, despite its triviality..."

"It's fine; tell me everything."

"As you wish! Unlike the Central Plaza public library, the documents here are indeed significant; however, there are many time-lapses in the documents present in this library, my lord. There are many documents missing, and others are not even recorded events; for proof, the incident in the Misty place is not even present here in this place..."

He elaborated on his response. If you are asking when did Benjirou entered the library? On chapter 20, I left a shadow mark on the library specifically for Benjirou so that he could begin his research right away.

"I see. As I thought,there is indeed something fishy, huh?"

"Fishy? Is that delicious, master?"

Andrea said this while tugging at my clothes. She's not making any sense, but her expression when she says something stupid is priceless! A cute loli face is a shang'ri la!

"Yes, Andrea-chan, that's right; now make a cute face for me!"

"Affirmative."

She really did make a cute face, oblivious to the fact that I was just having fun teasing her. That pouting face, on the other hand, is quite endearing. Unquestionably first-rate. If I say something like this at home, I might get arrested.

"What should I do, master?"

Benjirou asked.

"Continue your research in the library. We may find something else if you do so!"

"As you wish, My lord. Well then..."

Benjirou vanished with the shadow after saying this. And as Benjirou successfully exited, I looked up at the empty sky and dubbed...

"I sense that the danger is near. Be vigilant and cautious. Justice must be utilized!"

Kuku. Well said, me. Saying something smart is a part of being isekaid... Kuku. Kukuku! All acording to keikaku! Keikaku, by the way, means "plan."

(Don't mind him; he was just being a Chunibyuu once and for all, spouting nonsense; Andrea even made a poker face hearing him staring at him blankly; it happens from time to time, so just ignore that idiot of a protagonist.)

The "Operation: Infiltrate the Magical Academy!" had been completed. And "Operation: Investigate the Magical Academy" was already in full swing...

"Kukuku! Let us now proceed, Andrea!"

"Affirmative, but I'd prefer it if you didn't act like that. It's creepy, Creep-o Master!"

"Ughh... all right..."

...To be Continued...