17 Seventeen stories: "A former boss like my sister"

"Long time no see, Too Eight"

Chris smiled at me as I walked through the school gate.

"Because of Chris, I'm a suspicious guy."

"What do you mean?

It is not a statement in anticipation of a reply.

I didn't answer Chris' question because I'm just a lowlife fool.

So, what are you doing here?

"Oh, can't I come without some business?

"Nothing, not like that..."

Until now, they have mostly met each other for work purposes, so when they say so, it is a little difficult.

I'm not used to having useless conversations with her. I was confused, and Chris took a small sigh.

"It's just a look. I came to make sure you enjoyed your school life properly."

"... that's worrying"

"I feel responsible. I'm the one who introduced you to this school.... but you didn't have to worry about it. Did you see that? You were walking with a pretty girl a long time ago. Could you have made a girlfriend already?

hands on his mouth, and Chris laughed as he teased.

Chris has been trying to get me in trouble on this hand topic for a long time. That bad taste hasn't changed.

"As always, you like to smell old"

"and older!? Ko, I'm still in my twenties!!

What do you say?

I don't know Chris' correct age, but the agency rumored he was in his early twenties. But for the people in our institution, personal information can easily be falsified. It doesn't necessarily mean Chris isn't faking his age.

"School life is fine. I belong to the general department as planned and walk through a relaxed and peaceful routine"

"Yes... good for you. Did you make a good friend?

"Oh. I've been nagging with that friend just before"

"Napa!? What are you doing going to school?

"Chris, it looks like I'm surprisingly talented."

"Wait, wait! I can't keep up with my understanding! Are you such a character?

I've never lived consciously of something called a character before, so I don't know my old character... but I realize that I'm changing. The collar disturbance pointed out to Elisia earlier is one of the changes.

"Well, if the environment changes, people change. As far as I'm concerned, I enjoy the change."

"Ugh... Something's complicated.... Um, hopefully no more numbness...? Otherwise, I'm going to regret recommending school to you."

I actually have one thing about Mize, so I'm not going to be nagging anymore, but I gave it back "good deeds" first because it's troublesome even if they take my word for it.

"If there's a problem, you're more discriminating against the general discipline of heroics than against me personally."

"Ah... I knew it would happen"

Chris had been anticipating this discrimination since before school.

She does her hand on her forehead and exhales.

"Rumors are spreading among some students that 'tickets to the Department of Heroes are handed out to the noble son's warrant in return for cooperating in the Battle of the Brave Demons,' but is this true?

"... it's a fact. I recently found out, too.... but even a child with voter consciousness belonged to the more flourishing Builders School of Heroes, so there will be growth, and there will inevitably be discrimination. Even if the entrance exam was only in form, they wouldn't be interested... No, it's possible they haven't even been informed."

"... the world is not at peace yet"

"Right. It hurts every day."

Chris speaking in a tired way.

With that said, what is she doing now?

"Is Chris safe?

When asked, Chris answered in a broken face whether he was happy that he was worried.

"We're safe so far. I've been tasked with a similar job. I can't tell you where I belong right now."

That was like claiming implicitly that she belonged to a "back" organization.

But I know the organization.

"In any case, the Bureau (...)"

"... sort of"

Chris strayed from his gaze and affirmed in a small voice.

There was a parent organization in the True Soldier Secret Service to which we once belonged.

- Royal Defence Intelligence Agency.

In short, it is an organization to protect the kingdom from human strife (...).

Naturally, but even if there is no demon king, people's worlds are always full of strife.

The Royal Defence Intelligence Agency is an intelligence agency that deals with such disputes.

The activities are mainly intelligence operations, but if necessary, they are relentlessly assassinated in heavy towns in other countries. It may also treat its own pus (...) internally.

Originally, the True Soldier Secret Service was established as this child organization.

Needless to say why. Because the Royal Defense Intelligence Agency had the know-how to act as a "back" organization to take on dirty work. The institution that took over that know-how, as the Bureau had done until then, let it try to eliminate, torture and captivate those who stood in the way of the brave.

I remember being picked up just after the launch of the agency, so I was supposed to belong to the agency as it was, but the majority of the members of the agency came from the bureau.

"Next to the Demon King, is the human opponent? You're going to like the boulder."

"Yeah, I really... I just don't like the job. Every day I just suspect people."

Did the dark remarks make you feel darker too, Chris immediately looks up and mouths another topic.

"With that said, Too Eight has taken on several bureau jobs. You're pretty famous over here, aren't you?

"Famous? Sure, I've taken the job for lack of manpower or something... but I didn't do the numbers"

"It must have been outrageous to work once at a time. The sniper wand you always used is now under the control of the bureau."

"Right.... who took over that wand?

"Nobody's inherited it yet. I mean, honestly, there's no one else I can use but you.... originally made as a weapon for you."

I told Chris that, and I decided to ask him what I had ever cared about.

"Chris... answer me honestly. After the decision to dismantle the agency, I was supposed to belong to the Bureau, wasn't I?

In response to that question, Chris answered with a complicated look after taking a moment.

"Yeah, you're right. But I refused it. I told you before why."

"... because I've never lived my own life."

Chris shakes his head vertically.

I had predictions. I was - and still am - living in the "back" world.

Maybe I was, like, tied to the "back" until I died. But it was Chris who forcefully widened the narrow path. I don't know what awaits me at the end of that road. But - I'm sure. Whatever the end is waiting for, I'm glad I went to school.

"Thanks.... I really appreciate Chris"

"You're welcome."

"I might have proposed if I was near my age"

"It's pretty close!! How old do you think I am?

Chris gets angry.

At that time, Chris accidentally returned the look to me and removed the rectangular paper from his pocket. "Correspondence paper." Chris immediately puts his magic through there and calls someone.

Eventually after the call, Chris looked at me with a serious face.

"I'm sorry, because I came out during the break. It's time to get back to work."

"What do you do now? If you can't answer, you don't have to..."

"Hmmm... well, I wouldn't have a problem telling you. Soon, Roberto-Tergande, the second son of the Duke of Telgande family, will come to Wang Capital with the Knights of Zhenghong. We will be escorting Master Roberto. Well, when I say escort, it's not a dirt job this time, and I'm going to hypothetical on the" table. "

"An escort... isn't that the Knights for that?

"Master Roberto is worried. Well, it's a volatile world right after the end of the war, so I don't even know what it feels like.... the escort is only on the road. If Roberto is in King's Landing, we will be at your service."

Chris says it looks like it stinks.

"But why are the Knights of Zheng Phosphorus in Wang Du?

"I'll keep that to myself.... I think there's going to be a big event soon, so stay tuned. Builders School should be deeply involved."

That said, Chris turned his heel back.

What is a major event, with Builders School deeply involved......?

With all my anticipation, I headed to the dining room.