CH 250

School dormitory

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Even though it was the morning of rest day, Amanda-san's shop was open as usual, so I woke up at the same time as on weekdays, had breakfast, and visited Bakkenheim.

Bakkenheim was damaged by the Salamander attack, but since it was a holiday, the city still seemed to be awake.

As I wandered around the city while hiding in the shadows, I could smell the burning building materials left behind where the fires had broken out.

"After all, it's not something that can easily be cleaned up."

[ It's not like when we cleaned up the burnt-out ruins of the shoe store. ]

Takayama and the others foolishly burned down Marcel-san's shop, we surrounded it with shields of darkness, demolished it, and carried it to the Devil's Forest.

It was all over in no time, but normally it took time to dismantle it and move it out.

[ Kent-sama, will you undertake the demolition work? If you convert it into an hourly rate, you'll make a good amount of money. ]

"That may be true, but I'm going to refrain from doing so because I'm going to take away jobs from people who have that as their job."

I went back to the front of the Guild once, passed through the church grounds, and entered the adjacent grounds.

The reason I came to Bakkenheim this morning was to send Baldini, the second son of the Volzard Family, who was supposed to be sent there the other day.

I heard that behind the church was the advanced level school dormitory.

"Hee, I thought it would be more luxurious because it's where the Lord's son lives, but it's surprisingly simple."

[ Kent-sama, there are many sons who are not aristocrats attending the advanced school, and in principle discrimination based on status is prohibited inside. ]

It seemed that this had been going on since Reinhardt and the others were alive, whether they were royalty or aristocrats, discrimination based on status was prohibited, and those who disliked it received an education from a private tutor.

[ Those who can study at advanced schools are all from wealthy families, with the exception of some who receive scholarships. It seems that there is also the implication that such people will experience the life of the so-called common people. ]

"Hee, is that so ... But, that kind of thinking itself feels aristocratic."

[ Buhahaha, that is certainly true. ]

If it weren't for the impact of the Salamander attack, the new semester should start tomorrow, but students of my age probably wouldn't wake up at this time of day on their days off.

I decided to go out of the shadows of the building and look for a suitable place to perform the summoning.

The building of the dormitory was simple but dignified, and it seemed that the garden trees were well maintained and cleaned.

As I walked along the path that wound through hedges, I could hear a person's voice.

It was when I turned the corner of the hedge in the direction of the voice that suddenly caught my interest.

"Watch out!"

"Ehh, uwaa!"

A large water ball suddenly flew at me, and I hurriedly put out a shield of darkness to block it.

The shield of darkness had been practiced a lot and I used it as a matter of course on a daily basis, so I could deploy one immediately with the sense of reaching out my hand.

"I'm sorry, are you okay?"

"Yes, maa ... I'm okay."

At the edge of the shield of darkness, there was a girl about the same age as me.

The girl apologetically walked up to me, and as soon as she saw me, she raised her eyebrows.

"Who are you! This is the girl's dormitory of the advanced school, men are not allowed to enter."

"I, I'm sorry. I think I got lost by mistake."

"You got lost? What are you talking about, you can't enter this garden unless you go through the entrance of the dormitory that is guarded by guards. Where did you get in from! Or are you saying that you climbed over the fence and got lost!"

The girl with long light blue hair was a little shorter than me and had triangular ears on her head.

She looked like a dog because of her tail, but she looked like a yapping Chihuahua.

"Hey! Are you listening properly!"

"N, no, no, that's not true, yes, I'm sorry."

"So, who are you. I, expected to serve as the third-year's chairman, am Adelina Bakkenheim. Now, name yourself!"

Uwaa, unlike my chairman, she was a chairman with great vigor.

[ Reinhardt, I wonder if it would be better if I gave my name ... ]

[ It seems that she is the daughter of the Bakkenheim Family. Didn't Reese-dono say that her father was a straight-laced person? ]

[ Aahh, that's right. It looks like she's going to be troublesome, so let's excuse myself. ]

I unfolded a shield of darkness in front of Adelina, who was approaching steadily, and slipped into it to hide in the shadows.

"He's gone! Where! Be obedient and come out!"

Adelina started trotting around the garden, but she couldn't find me in the shadows.

I didn't know there was a girl's dormitory where boys weren't allowed, as the map they drew during the explanation only indicated the large dormitory grounds.

Or rather, a garden where men are not allowed ... Moreover, girls from wealthy families gathered there ... I'd like to take a peek, but let's leave that for another time.

A similar building was built on the adjacent site, which was separated from the women's dormitory by a high wall.

Apparently, this was the men's dormitory.

Even so, children of nobles and wealthy families were gathered here.

If there weren't such a high fence, there would be people who would climb over it and sneak in.

[ Kent-sama, enduring and overcoming trials and tribulations for one's beloved woman ... There is no low or high status in this romance. ]

"I see ... Rather, I feel like nobles have stronger desires."

The men's dormitory looked similar to the women's dormitory, but instead of a garden, it was a vast riding arena.

At first glance, it seemed to be about a kilometer in length, and several people were riding horses with long poles in their hands.

[ This is a riding ground for jousting. ]

"Are they fighting with javelins?"

[ In the Knight Order, we also did such training, but in the case of students, it will be horse jousting as a competition. ]

The jousting competition was a competition to see how quickly and accurately a target could be set on the course, and was contested by adding up points and running time, which varied depending on the size of the target.

The spears that were used had weight restrictions, but there were no restrictions on length or thickness.

[ Long spears are advantageous for aiming at low targets, but they are difficult to handle when aiming at consecutive targets. A short spear would be the opposite. ]

It was said that those who aimed at targets by body handling on horseback used short spears, and those who aimed by hand using spear handling used long spears.

[ Perhaps, there will be a competition at the beginning of the new year. ]

In the direction Reinhardt was pointing, there was a shooting range attached to the riding ground.

If the jousting competition was for knight-type people, then there must be a competition for magician-type people as well.

Even there, several people had already started practicing, chanting and firing offensive magic at their targets.

What they were doing was the same as the Guild's magician training, but I felt like they were dressed like a nobleman going out hunting, and this was also really weird.

[ It must be the upperclassmen who are practicing, they are quite skilled. ]

As Reinhardt said, the chant was smooth and the accuracy seemed to be high, but somehow it felt unsatisfactory.

[ That must be because Kent-sama has done a lot of battles. ]

"I see, everyone is practicing seriously, but it's because there's no life-or-death urgency."

Even during the Ogre attack in Bakkenheim, all the adventurers fought desperately, although the result was them failing to kill the Rock Ogre.

[ Among those who participate in these competitions, there are those who show great feats, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they will be able to achieve feats in actual combat. ]

"Is it no good even if they get accustomed to it?"

[ That's right, if you are someone who has experienced a dangerous battle and still has a heart that doesn't break, you will be respected by those around you. ]

Actually, there were people who had joined the knights based on their achievements in these competitions, but it seemed that there were quite a few who quit because they couldn't overcome the gap between their ideals and reality.

[ It seems that people who live in towns who don't go to places where adventurer are active can genuinely enjoy these kinds of competitions, but Kent-sama and I would likely feel dissatisfied. ]

"I wonder if that's the case ..."

[ For example, let's see ... In the case of jousting, it would be quicker to mow down the whole pedestal than to hit the target accurately. ]

"Aahh, yup, I understood that analogy well. Besides, the target doesn't attack."

[ That's right. ]

In the end, areas such as riding grounds and shooting ranges weren't very suitable for using summoning due to the large number of people coming and going.

Then, I looked around the dormitory and found a suitable spot outside the dormitory.

This seemed to be a shared space for those who entered the dormitory to unload their belongings.

It seemed that most of the people who moved into the dormitory had finished moving in a few days ago, and it seemed that it was rather empty today, the day before the new semester.

Since I found a place where I could use summoning, I headed to the Volzard Lord's Mansion.

Originally, we were supposed to go to Bakkenheim two days ago, so Baldini had finished packing and was in the middle of breakfast with his family.

"Good morning."

"Ou, Kent, please take care of me today."

"Yes, I've already finished the preliminary inspection, so I can go anytime."

"Good morning, Kent-sama."

"Morning, Riche."

After hugging Beatriche, who had just left her seat, I was treated to a cup of tea.

Augusto-san, who started working as Klaus-san's right-hand man, asked about the situation at the dining table.

"Kent, how is the situation in Bakkenheim?"

"Yes, it's only the second day, so the fire scenes haven't been cleared yet, but it looks peaceful."

"Does it look like there's no problem with the advanced school?"

"There was no damage to the premises, and I also saw people practicing jousting on the riding grounds of the men's dormitory."

"I see, it's the season to practice for the competition."

"Did Augusto-san also participate in the competition?"

"I'm more of a knight type, but there's no scene where I would use jousting in Volzard."

"Ahh, I see ..."

Battles in Volzard were mainly defensive battles on the ramparts.

If you became a garrison member, there would be escort missions with a javelin, but Augusto-san would be the one being escorted.

I felt like I would be stepping on a minefield if I brought up this topic with Baldini, so I'll refrain.

After breakfast, it was finally time to summon Baldini from the courtyard to Bakkenheim.

Together with Baldini, I would send the butler Johannes and the luggage.

Mart, Mirt, Murt, and Hort, who was usually with Beatriche, would serve as landmarks on this side.

"Then, I will summon you from the Bakkenheim side, so please wait without moving."

"Alright, I'm counting on you."

In contrast to Johannes-san, who gave a refreshing reply, Baldini didn't even nod back.

I slipped into the shadows and traveled to Bakkenheim, only to find no one in the common space.

After confirming the safety of my surroundings and trying to use summoning, I heard a voice.

"That guy, the man standing over there is a suspicious person."

When I turned my gaze, I could see Adelia and a man who seemed to be a security guard.(TN:Adelina 'アデリナ' suddenly became Adelia 'アデリア' ... GG author.)

Uwaa, it's troublesome timing ... Maa, let's push everything onto Baldini.

"Summon!"

"Don't move, this time you can't escape ... Eeehhh!"

Adelia and the security guard who rushed over were surprised at the sudden appearance of Baldini and Johannes.

Maa, if you see it for the first time, you would probably react like this.

"Muu, Adlia Bakkenheim, it's been a while."

"Baldini-san ... What is this."

"Johannes-san, please handle the rest."

"No way, Kent, this situation is ..."

"Wait a minute!"

When I tried to hide inside the shield of darkness, I was stopped by Baldini who grabbed me by the neck.

Kuu, the ease at which the nape of my neck is captured is reproachful.

"Explain what is going on."

"Baldini-san, do you know each other?"

"When I was in Bakkenheim, it's a thieving cat who broke into my house."

"In that case, you may arrest him."

I hurriedly interrupted the conversation between Baldini and Adelia.

"No, no, you're going to be my brother-in-law soon, so that's no good."

"Fuun, who knows. If your behavior sullies the Volzard Family, all future entry will be prohibited. Adelia, I'll leave dealing with him to you."

"Geeh, tah, wait ... it hurts."

Baldini pulled me by the collar, and as I staggered, the security guard grabbed me and twisted my arm.

In this state, I couldn't hide in the shadows and run away.

"This man uses a strange technique, so please don't let him go."

"Understood."

"Johannes, let's go!"

"No, wait a minute ..."

"As for you, this way. Follow me."

Baldini quickly headed for the boy's dormitory, and Johannes-san followed him with a wry smile on his face.

And as for me, I was 'Donna Donna' to the guard station of the girl's dormitory.

But, even so, it was possible that I was legally invited to the forbidden garden ... It wasn't possible.

Across the desk in the office was Adelia, next to her was a security guard, and a security guard was holding my arm.

Hmm, it's troublesome, when Baldini's summoning was over, we were all going to go pick out furniture.

"Now, I won't let you escape this time. Who exactly are you. Baldini-san called you a thieving cat ..."

"Haa ... I'm an adventurer named Kent Kokubu."

"Kent Kokubu you say, don't joke around! The hero 'Monster User' who single-handedly resolved the crisis that could possibly plunge Bakkenheim and Marburg into war, it can't be a seedy-looking child like you!"

"Eeehhh ... Did it become such an exaggerated thing?"

She was the daughter of the Bakkenheim Family, so it wouldn't be strange to hear about the incident that happened in the Irosun Great Forest.

Even so, I don't think I'm a hero or anything like that.

"Don't mess with me, give your name properly. In the first place, I hear that Kent Kokubu is a strong man with black hair and dark eyes."

"Ah~h ... As for my hair and eyes, there's a little problem, but my physique hasn't changed."

"You, to persist in calling yourself Kent Kokubu ... Ehh?"

"Uwa, Goshujin-sama, Riche is waiting to see if you are coming home yet."

Adelia and the security guards were wide-eyed at Hort who suddenly appeared from the shadows of the desk.

"Yup, I should be able to go home in a little while, so tell her to wait with Manon and the others."

"Wafuu, alright."

When I stroked its head with my free right hand, Hort narrowed its eyes and slipped back into the shadows.

"J, just now ..."

"That's one of my genus. I plan to return to Volzard after this and go with Beatriche and the others to choose furniture for our new house, so that's what it was reminding me about."

"So, you're the real Kent Kokubu?"

"That's why, I said so from the beginning. I was in the garden of the girl's dormitory because I was moving through the shadow space, so I really just got lost. The purpose was for Baldini-san, who you saw earlier. I was looking for a place suitable for summoning."

I reached out my right hand to the shadow storage and presented my S-rank guild card, and Adelia's eyes widened and her face turned pale.

"L, let go, release your hands! Hurry up!"

Adelia ordered the guard with a shout, and she got up from her seat, knelt and bowed her head.

"I am extremely sorry. I didn't know, but I am very sorry. Also, the day before yesterday, thank you for your efforts in subjugating the Salamander and putting out the fires in the city."

"Ah, aaahhh, yes, nope, it's okay if you don't exaggerate like that."

"Can you forgive me?"

"Yes, it's fine already, it's like a minor misunderstanding between us."

"Thank you very much."

Adelia raised her face and stared at me with her cheeks blushed and her eyes moist.

Rather, isn't her treatment too different.

"Umm ... Kent Kokubu-sama, as an apology for being rude, let's have lunch ..."

"I'm sorry. I'm a bit busy today, so I'll see you later ... Then, excuse me."

"Ahh, please wait ..."

No, no, I won't wait. If I wait here, it will become troublesome again.

I quickly put out a shield of darkness and dived into the shadows.

[ Buhahaha, it was a chance to get a wife from the Bakkenheim Family, did you not like it. ]

"If I add more brides, Yuika and Manon will end up being disgusted by me."

They haven't met Seraphima yet, and if I say that Adelia will join them, it will rain blood.

I have to go back to Volzard quickly and make the three of them happy.

Come to think of it, where can I buy furniture in Volzard.