As Raze watched bewilderedly, he soon returned with the person he had spoken to.
“I heard you’re not feeling well? Are you okay, Raze?”
“Senpai…. Marie…”
The person he brought was Marie, an upperclassman they were friendly with.
“I’m sorry. I’m going back now. Please take care of it.”
“It’s for Raze’s sake. Don’t worry about it.”
Addis entrusted the luggage to Marie, not Raze. He couldn’t go to the floor where the girls stayed, so he found someone else to help.
“Alright. Let’s go. You’re doing well studying diligently.”
Marie straightened her grip on the luggage and patted Raze’s head.
Raze had to follow her as they walked, but she quickly turned to Addis.
“Um, thank you very much. Please apologize to everyone for me for leaving ahead. I’m going to bed now.”
“Yeah… take care.”
She was seen off with a seemingly meaningful gaze, and Raze headed straight for her room with Marie.
“That’s the rumored Prince of Blue, huh? I never thought he’d talk to us. I wonder if he knew that me and Raze are acquainted.”
“Maybe…?”
There were other female students around, so he probably chose to call Marie.
Since they often had breakfast together in the cafeteria, he must have known that.
That might be why he had such a wide network of contacts.
(For all his quirks, he’s kind. Lord Zarth)
She let out a sigh, feeling a weight lift from her face.
If he were to leave the academy after taking first place in the next examination, it might be lonely……
“Oh right. I compiled last year’s past questions. I was going to give them to you. I’ll give them to you next time. Rest well today.”
“Yes. I’m sorry for making you carry my luggage. Thank you very much.”
As she watched Marie leave her room, Raze collapsed onto her bed without changing clothes.
Even during her time in the military, she had hardly ever used such taxing magic.
The first mistake was eating the sweets Carne had given her without any suspicion.
(But, it can’t be helped. To doubt what I receive from Carne……)
She lamented her dismal results alone.
Although there were no casualties among her protected targets, there had been many mistakes since the other day.
Bodyguarding nobles was primarily the work of knights. Military personnel only did so when important figures went abroad. The excuse was that she lacked experience. It was her first time attending a civilian school, and while she tried not to stand out as Raze Granole, she found it nerve-wracking to protect so many golden eggs.
That exhaustion washed over her like a tide.
“I have to do better.”
Her consciousness drifted away there.
“Hmm…”
When Raze regained consciousness, something slid down her forehead.
“Huh?”
Surprised by something unfamiliar, she sat up abruptly.
Then she noticed a towel beside her pillow.
Picking it up with a sleepy face, she found an ice magic circle drawn with blue threads dyed with dye from a magic stone. A towel for cooling down, something every household should have.
“Why…?”
Why was it there? Thinking so, she returned to herself and looked in the opposite direction.
“Good morning. How are you feeling?”
How long had she been there? Folia was sitting on a chair next to the bed, already changed into her uniform.
“G-Good morning. Folia. How are you feeling…? I think I’m fine.”
She had suffered from severe headaches yesterday and couldn’t sleep right away, but she felt surprisingly light.
Seeing Folia already in her uniform, Raze thought it couldn’t be.
“Could it be, did you cast magic on me there?”
She was stunned by Folia’s smile, saying nothing.
“What? I’m sorry. Wow, that …… “
Unaware of the trouble she had caused, Raze was at a loss for words.
“It’s okay. At times like this, you can rely on me.”
Moved by Folia’s calm voice, Raze stopped speaking.
” I already told the dorm mother, so take it easy today. I think the teacher understands, but I’ll make sure to tell them properly. I’ll leave the notes to you.”
“Nope. I’m feeling much better now, so I’ll attend class, okay!?”
As she wondered what time it was, Raze searched for her clock.
“It’s already this late!”
She had to get up right away and get ready; the dormitory breakfast time was already over.
There was a knock on the door, and Folia granted permission to enter.
“Oh, Raze, are you awake? Good morning.”
Carne, who had prepared for school, entered.
Due to not taking a shower, her braided hair was tangled, and Carne brushed Raze’s forehead, pushing aside her tousled bangs.
“Thank goodness. It seems like your fever has gone down. I was really surprised yesterday when I touched you and you were so hot.”
Carne breathed a sigh of relief.
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“Yesterday? Huh? Oh, don’t I need to get ready?”
There were many things she wanted to ask, but it was urgent that she didn’t get out of bed.
As she tried to put her feet down and change position, Carne pushed her shoulder.
“Today is a day of rest. It’s instructions from Professor Merrill, so you have to follow them properly.”
Although she was energetic, Raze was bewildered. This was the first time in this situation.
“After that yesterday, Lord Addis returned, and he asked if I could keep an eye on you because he was still worried. Since we were also concerned, our study session ended. When the two of us came here first, Raze, you had a high fever…”
“We called for Professor Merrill to come and check on you.”
Raze didn’t know that happened while I was sleeping.
‘I didn’t realize at all…’
Raze stared at the two of them blankly.
Since she had slept so deeply last night, it was no wonder she hadn’t noticed.
“You don’t have to bear it alone, Raze-chan. We were really worried.”
Folia’s serious gaze pierced her heart.
Being cared for so diligently by someone was a distant memory.
Like she did with the children at the church, Folia hugged Raze, and it made her chest ache.
“We’re going now, but make sure to rest properly. I left a letter here, so if you don’t understand anything, ask the dorm mother.”
Folia left, and the warmth disappeared.
It seemed like it was decided that she would be left alone.
As the two of them left, Raze clenched the sheets.
“Wait!”
When she called out, they stopped and turned back.
“Um, sorry for worrying you. And thank you for everything you’ve done for me…”
She was still digesting everything that had happened since she woke up, but she was truly grateful that they had gone to so much trouble for her sake.
They looked at each other and then turned back to her.
“We’re friends. It’s only natural to do this much for each other.”
“Yeah. Since Raze is always helping us, it would be sad if she didn’t rely on us at times like this.”
They didn’t know. They didn’t know that Raze was attending this academy under a false identity. That she was actually a soldier who had walked a different path from civilians.
“I see…”
With a complex feeling in her heart, Raze smiled with narrowed eyes.
After being left alone, Raze picked up the letter on the desk.
[Call the dorm mother for breakfast, have Professor Merrill check your condition. If you have a headache, take this medicine. Don’t overdo it with your studies.]
(For now, let’s eat.)
Classes had already started. She felt a bit uneasy about not being by their side as their protector, but Raze understood that it was impossible to always be with them among so many targets to protect.
Being a “protector” was an abstract role, and she had never been told to protect a specific person because it wasn’t her job. She was just an attendant who could give advice from the same position. She was the last choice if there was no other option. It was preferable if she didn’t have a chance to be called upon.
Even the Prime Minister of Death had stated that she should attend the academy as a student.
After changing into her casual clothes and taking her uniform in her hand, she greeted the dorm mother and ate the breakfast prepared for her.
After that, while it was still bright outside, she took a leisurely bath while the other students were in class.
After feeling refreshed, she stopped by the infirmary.
The head of the infirmary Merrill Yune Feril. Raze felt like she had been relying on Professor Merrill a lot lately.
“It seems like it was tough again.”
She sympathized with Feril.
“I heard about it from President-sensei. How’s your headache?”
“It’s gotten much better.”
“That’s good. Don’t push yourself too hard and make sure to come to the infirmary when you need to. I won’t ask for the reason.”
It seemed like Feril had her eye on her. Raze chuckled at her consideration.
“I know you understand, but the reason your head still hurts is that you overused high-level magic despite being in an abnormal condition. So refrain from ordering the magic stones for a while.”
” Yes… “
Raze inferred, as Claude explained it properly to Harrens.
” You can easily get that medicine in the shopping district, right? “
” Yes. But, the management of the medicine is quite strict. If it was sold there, we would know who the culprit is immediately. So, don’t worry about that. “
Feril reassured her, but Raze was on the side of searching for the culprit.
” Until the truth is revealed, you shouldn’t talk about it either, okay? “
” Yes. That’s the plan. “
Even if she knew the truth, she didn’t intend to say it.
After the examination, Feril prescribed her medication.
The medicine mixed in Carne’s sweets was used to improve blood circulation, and it was a good medicine if the dosage was correct. However, with that concentration, the likelihood of foul play was high.
The identity of the strange sweetness in the normal sweets was poison. It wasn’t just a harmless prank.
(I have to meet with the principal next.)
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