When Raze left the infirmary, she looked for an opportunity to meet with Harrens.
In the middle of the class, there was silence.
During class, walking through the quiet hallway of the school building, Raze reached the principal’s office.
Since this room was separate from the floor used by the students, she didn’t encounter anyone.
Listening carefully for any other presence, she knocked on the door.
” Raze Granolli. May I have a moment?”
After a while, the door opened, and Harrens greeted Raze.
” Come in. “
He knew why Raze had come. He immediately let her in.
Offered a fancy leather sofa, Raze sat down gently.
Actually, this was her first time entering this room, so while checking the room’s appearance, she looked at Harrens.
” I heard about yesterday’s incident from Claude-kun, but I’d like to hear your side of the story. “
” Yes. Yesterday, during the study session with His Highness and Miss Mortens, Miss Mortens baked some sweets that were laced with medicine. Fortunately, I was the first to eat it, so His Highness and the others didn’t ingest the poison. “
” Hmm. That matches the report. “
Harrens nodded heavily.
” What I feared has come to pass. “
With a stern expression, he spoke slowly.
Even though they had been paying extra attention to safety this year, such a situation had occurred.
” I never thought your turn would come… “
While he had hoped for Raze to enjoy student life at the academy, it seems that may be difficult.
Concerned for her, Harrens let out a soft, sighing whisper.
“Though I can’t confirm it, someone is likely trying to pin blame on Miss Morthens.”
“If you say so, then that possibility is probably high. Until we get a lead, you and I will investigate this matter. It will be a burden, but I’m counting on you. For now, please keep a close eye on Carne-kun.”
“Understood.”
Seeing Raze straighten his posture to respond, Harrens narrowed his eyes.
Raze, also known as the “Ghost of the Decapitation” was a warrior who fought fiercely even without limbs.
Having seen Raze’s injuries in the infirmary before, Harrens was in awe of her fearless fighting spirit.
Even though her physical wounds had healed, her mental scars were not so easily mended.
Since then, Harrens had decided to enroll her in Saint Riole Academy.
He was worried that her personality might deteriorate if left as it was.
However, when she actually enrolled, she was an excellent student with no cause for concern. Her relationships with her friends were going well, and she was handling her duties responsibly.
She was like a little adult. There weren’t many reliable people like her.
Thinking so, Harrens was taken aback.
(Stop it. She’s my student. Not a tool.)
He looked at the small girl in front of him.
How could he tell that she was the strongest soldier in the country?
She was just a young egg who had only lived sixteen years.
Surely she had struggled in ways he couldn’t imagine.
“If you have any trouble, be sure to consult with me.”
“Thank you, Principal.”
Harrens looked at Raze with a complex expression.
“We’ve already investigated what Carne-kun used and the kitchen. There was no evidence left behind. The only thing we have to go on is the type of medicine. It’ll be difficult to figure out when it was tampered with.”
“Yes, I agree. This seems like a planned crime. We need to proceed carefully.”
“If Carne-kun has become a target, the culprit must be significant. I’ll also look into the situation outside the academy.”
While in school, adults’ behind-the-scenes activities didn’t affect them. He didn’t want to deal with this kind of thing, but he had to take action.
“Once the regular exams are over, we’ll go on a long vacation. It’s something I say every year, but discipline tends to loosen during breaks. We should consider some preventive measures…”
He slowly opened his planner and checked his schedule.
“Activities outside the school grounds are not part of our duties, but Orphan-kun, what are your plans for the break?”
During the long vacation, this school is closed, and everyone returns to their homes.
Raze also returns to his original place, taking a break from guarding the students.
“I’ll return to the military. It’s indeed challenging to guard the students. They need proper protection, and I intend to do my job.”
Harrens regretted his foolish question.
“I see. You’re busy…”
Harrens noticed his gloomy expression and searched for words.
“Having a slightly busy three weeks won’t be a problem since I’m having a fulfilling school life. I also have excellent subordinates, so don’t worry.”
For her, school life feels like a vacation. Since she’s attending for free, she must contribute to the country in return.
Harrens couldn’t help but think that he wanted her to enjoy the break in perfect condition.
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After parting ways with Harrens and returning to dorm room, Raze passed the time studying for tests.
Investigating the monster incident seems to be entrusted to reliable knights, but the responsibility lies with the military that transported the monster from Baluda to Ordiana. The gap between the knights and the military seems to be deepening, which is unsettling.
She is the one who got injured and belongs to the military. She can only hope that Harrens will guide things in the right direction on-site.
(Is class almost over?)
Glancing at the clock, Raze closed the test prep book.
She brewed tea in the cup she bought with Folia and Carne and took a moment to relax.
The noise outside the door indicated the students’ return.
Raze stared at the door intently.
“Raze-chan, I’m home!”
It’s customary to knock twice before entering the room, and now it’s become routine.
Perhaps in a hurry, Folia returned with her bangs still disheveled but wearing an angelic smile.
“Welcome back,”
Come to think of it, it’s been a while since she’s said “welcome back” because she’s often come home later than them.
Raze placed the cup on the desk and watched Folia enter the room.
“Did you rest well?”
“Yeah, I’m fine now because I was able to relax,”
Folia handed her notes summarizing today’s classes.
“Thanks. It’s tough right before the test…”
“When you’re in trouble, it’s a mutual exchange. And Carne-sama helped too, so it wasn’t a big deal. Addis-sama, who sits near you, put together the prints. Oh, Carne-sama said she’d come here after putting her things away, so she’ll probably be here soon,”
As Folia said, Carne came to the room shortly after.
“I have a presentation in governance class tomorrow, so I’m going to do some research in the library. I’ll be back for dinner,”
“Okay, understood,”
As they passed each other, Folia went to the library.
Alone with Carne, Raze made tea again.
“Hey, Raze, there’s something I want to talk about…”
It sounded like the beginning of a conversation between a couple on the verge of breaking up, and Raze blinked twice in surprise.
“…Is it about the game?”
“Yeah,”
Carne nodded slowly.
(Carne-sama shouldn’t have anything to worry about, but why is she bringing this up?)
Although Carne is quick to blame herself, she has been stable recently, happily dating Ruben. There should be many happy moments for her.
Raze pondered if there was a problem.
“I think the events are going smoothly…?”
“Yes, thankfully, events that seem to lead to my downfall are changing. But that’s not the problem,”
Carne’s serious tone made Raze silently wait for her next words.
“I noticed something… Raze, your life might be in danger,” C
“Huh?”
Raze was taken aback by the unexpected revelation.
“How did that happen??”
Raze asked, with many question marks floating above her head.
“Think about it. His Highness’s birthday party. The heroine’s strengthening event. And yesterday’s study session… It feels like the events are changing to eliminate Raze, who doesn’t appear in the game,”
Carne’s purple eyes were deadly serious.
“So, because of the game’s compulsion, you might be in more danger than I am,”
“…I see. That makes sense,”
Raze agreed with her explanation. It doesn’t seem like an entirely wrong analysis.
“Why are you so calm? Aren’t you scared that it’s related to an otome game scenario?”
Carne looked bewildered by Raze’s calm demeanor.
Despite debating whether to tell her about this to avoid worrying Raze, she found her surprisingly composed.
“In the end, it’s just hindsight. I’ll just deal with it as it comes,”
Raze said, taking a sip from the cup, maintaining her composure.
“Also, events don’t happen without a reason or cause. I don’t believe in coercion or force,” she added.
There’s always some cause behind it. Unless it’s a natural disaster, events are caused by people, so they can be dealt with.
“It’ll be okay. Things will work out,”
While Carne is considerate when Carne is in trouble, Raze is optimistic about her own situation.
Carne sighed softly.
“It’s okay not to stress about it, but… let’s both stay cautious, okay?” she said.
“Yes. With this, I’m also part of the same
“Why are you so happy about that?”
Carne chuckled, feeling drawn in.
(With this, Carne-sama won’t think I’m playing the otome game alone)
If she can make it seem like the hate is directed towards her, then it’s her territory. She’s good at handling aftermaths.
“Please watch the next test. I’ll ignore the game and make sure to maintain my scholarship,”
“Hehe. I’ll do my best not to lose either,”
Carne replied, seeing Raze relaxed now compared to when they started the conversation. Raze narrowed her eyes.
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