Case 27: Astra Magical Academy.

Case 27: Astra Magical Academy.

After we chatted some more, in which I tried to make Chloe friendlier with my new friends, but unsuccessful, morning approached.

That meant that it was time for me and Peln to follow Chloe to the academy while my main body was sleeping.

Now walking inside the woods, Chloe is...

''So you see, the thing about the conflict between Magic and Knight department is-''

Babbling about the game again.

When I possessed Peln's body earlier, she was pretty excited, stating that she'd never seen me with short hair before. For reference, my hair right now is almost reaching my shoulder, while normally it would reach my waist.

I prefer long hair, and I was too lazy to cut it anyway.

Either way, she also gave me a silver ring. I thought she was proposing to me again, but turns out, it was a needed item if we were to enter the academy as people from Earth—according to her.

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Ring of Fortitude

Block or eliminate any mental attack and/or

interference below a certain threshold.

When Equipped: +0.1 INT.

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Another broken item, as expected of the hardcore gamer.

And she insisted on putting the ring on my ring finger anyway.

When I notice it, we're already near the academy. I can see it clearly beyond the trees, and that barrier is indeed big.

''You wait here for a minute, alright?'' She turns around to face me. ''I'll go grab you some clothes.''

''Alright.''

With that, Chloe puts on her hood and runs away.

''...''

It's not like I don't want to respond to Chloe's feelings. I was and still am slow at feelings in general, so I still don't know if the 'like' that I have for her and the 'like' she has for me are the same.

I even told that to her, but she just laughed it off, saying that she didn't care and that she would definitely make me fall head over heels for her. How amusing.

At the end of the day, I decided that I'll allow things like this and some light sexual harassment, but never something that crosses the line.

A bit of waiting later, she comes back with a package.

''Here, wear this.''

''Mhm.''

What is this... A maid outfit? She even brought me underwear as well, how nice.

'''' ... ''''

''Go away.''

''Tch.''

Don't try to be sneaky.

Oh, there are holes on the lower back for wings as well, why is she so prepared? Whatever.

So quickly put on the outfit, and we head to the academy again. Just in time, the shift is changing, perfect time for trespassing.

Using [Stealth], I quickly pass the security together with Chloe and sprint off to a direction.

We arrived at a quiet place. Chloe takes off her mantle and I disable my skill.

''Just walk like normal with me.'' She says. ''We're going to my room.''

''Alright.''

And we're walking again.

I grab a random girl wearing the student uniform.

''Heh?! Ah, yes, how can I help you... Ms Maid?''

''By any chance, do you know the way to the gym?''

''Ah, if you go that way and turn the first left corner, you'll eventually see it.''

''Thank you.''

''N-No problems! Heheheh...'' The girl scratches her cheek shyly and walks away.

Why was she blushing...? I'm not even naked anymore.

''Oh, there it is.''

The academy ground is truly vast. On the way here, I saw a lot of normal shops as well. This is almost like a mini city.

But now is the time to check out the gym. I heard there are illusion monsters here. I wonder if I can find Mom.

Right when I'm about to step into the building, I notice something in the corner of my eyes.

''You filthy commoner! How dare you spill your drink on Lady Maria?!''

Outside the building, on the left side, four students are ganging up on a girl. In reality, they're quite far away from me as the building is huge, but I have better hearing than normal people.

I can't believe this cliché is happening right now...

''I said I was sorry...!''

The girl with pale blonde hair struggles, kneeling on the ground while her hair is being grabbed by another girl. It's four girls versus one, now that I'm walking closer.

''You will have to pay the price, commoner.'' The imposing girl, presumably Maria based on how the other treats her, says coldly. ''You lot, bring this one to 'the spot'.''

'''' Understood! ''''

''Wait a moment.''

Before they can do anything else, I intervene, standing behind Maria.

When they all have their attention on me, I speak again.

''Can you release her?''

''...Whose maid are you?'' Maria asks, narrowing her eyes and pulling out a fan to cover her mouth.

''Lady Amelia Luminous's.'' I reply. ''My lady has business with this girl.''

Chloe said that I could use her name however I want, so this should be fine.

''I don't remember Lady Luminous having a maid like you?'' Maria raises an eyebrow.

''I don't remember you being Lady Luminous?'' I stare deadpan at her.

The atmosphere cools down rapidly, while the bullied girl just has a confused face.

'''' ... ''''

Eventually, Maria sighs with annoyance.

''Fine. This is for Lady Luminous.'' Maria turns around. ''You lot, let us go.''

With that, they obediently walk away.

''Are you alright?'' I extend my hand to the girl, who seems to be having quite a lot of bruises.

''Ah, thank you so much!'' She immediately grabs my hand and stands up.

Here, have some [Heal].

''Oh? Ooh~ You can use [Heal]? That's amazing!'' She smiles brightly at me.

What a cheerful girl.

''It's nothing.''

''Ah, that's right.'' She claps her hand lightly. ''My name is Claire! What's your?''