CH 262

"Thank you very much, Phyllis-sensei. I'm considering going to the Dean's office immediately to ask about it in details, can you do it?"

"I understand. I will contact Dean so please wait for a while."

The matter of appointment was settled after my train of thought returned to myself and I conveyed my intention to Phyllis-sensei. She's really a big help.

"My bad, Rina. It seems this is going to take a bit longer. I was thinking if we shift today's work to tomorrow, so you can一一"

"No. I will come with you, please let me accompany you. Of course, we will study once this matter is done."

Seeing the situation, I felt bad to keep her for longer so I was about to propose shifting today's schedule to tomorrow but I was interrupted immediately.

It seems she has decided to tag along till the end. Is she not afraid of visiting the dean's office?

I don't even remember how many times I have intruded in the dean's office in game, so I was fine but I expected normal students to be more afraid of visiting dean's office. Rina side has nerves of steel.

Phyllis-sensei had returned back as I was thinking about it.

"I have contacted Dean. He just happened to be in his office so he doesn't mind your visit."

"Thank you very much, Phyllis-sensei. We're leaving right away."

"Alright. Try not to be rude, okay?"

I immediately shifted my legs to walk towards dean's office after safely reserving my appointment.

"Err, I have something I have to ask Zephyr-san."

"Hm? Sure, go ahead. if it's something I know, can tell."

On the way, Rina asked so while having a troubled expression so I adopted the stance to listen.

"Then, I will take upon your offer. Where's the dean's office? It's my first visit so I don't know."

I almost slipped down. So she didn't know!

According to Rina, she was frantically training for the manifestation condition from the day she had entered till the fateful day, so she never got the chance to look around the academy's facilities etc.

She had received the tour of the academy once but of course, it was impossible to memorise everything about this mammoth of a labyrinth academy in just one tour.

Furthermore, she more so didn't feel like doing that due to how depressed she was ever since the classes begin.

Hmm, that's understandable, I guess?

Either way, I answered her question.

"Dean's office is on the second floor of the towering «Dungeon Duke's Castle» in the centre of this labyrinth academy. Look, you can see it there."

Saying that, I pointed to the location. In the pointed direction was a towering castle, even though it's an academy.

A western styled brick made castle, «Dungeon Duke's Castle». It's also referred to as «Central Castle» since it's in the heart of academy.

It was the castle of the Duke family's head of the household, in the centre of the academy.

Since there was the connection of feudal lord being the Dean in «Labyrinth Academy • Main Branch», it was designed so that the feudal lord could live in the centre of academy.

And of course, the castle was especially conspicuous even among other towering school buildings.

It was outside of my knowledge why she didn't know even though its right before her eyes and that was also the reason why I reacted so strongly.

"My, it can't be. So it is the castle of a feudal lord, I'm so ashamed of my ignorance."

Saying that, Rina buried her face in her hands to hide her blushing face. How should I say, she's adorably cute.

"Well, better ask a question and appear stupid now, than not ask a question and remain ignorant forever, am I wrong?"

"Uuuu. You're right. But I might have caused you to think I'm a stupid girl. I'm requesting you, please don't think of it in that way."

"No, I didn't think of you as stupid girl or anything. I just think you're a bit of an airhead."

"Airhead... Uuuu. For some reason, even my friends called me that occasionally. Does Zephyr-san dislike an airhead girl?"

"Oh, we're here. I'm going to go through the procedure to enter, so wait here for a while."

"Ah... Uuuu. What a pity."

We had arrived at our destination unknowingly while I was chatting with Rina, so I left that place for a while to go through the procedure.

There may be the name Dungeon on it but this isn't actually a dungeon, just the castle of Feudal lord.

Thus, one has to go through a bit of necessary procedure to enter.

I approached the soldiers looking people stationed outside the castle's gate and called out to them.

"Excuse me. I'm Zephyr from «Dungeon Capture Major • Combat Department» «Combat Department First year Class-1» who had contacted a while ago. I am visiting today for a detailed explanation about Dean's quest. Can I please ask you to relay my words to Dean?"

"Oh, if it's not a hardworking student. I have heard the details. Wait inside for a while, you will be called on as soon as Lord Duke's preparations are done."

Saying that, the gate opened with the heavy creaking sound echoing when the soldier looking person gave the signal. I remember the game also had the same effect.

I felt a bit nervous when the heavy gate had opened, I wonder what was that for?

I beckoned Rina to come who was standing not far away from here.

Inside, there was a magnificent hall. The atrium extends to the fourth floor, and a magnificent chandelier shines in the center of the atrium.

Amazing, it was my first time seeing a chandelier in person and it was breathtakingly beautiful. The beauty of it was just that astounding. I think even games didn't have such an impact, at that time, it just looked like another part of the scenery.

"Zephyr-san, they're here to invite us."

"Hm?"

It wasn't until Rina called out to me that I came to my senses and saw a woman in a suit standing in front of me.

She gave the impression of a neat and cool beauty.

"You must be Zephyr-sama and Ekaterina-sama right? Please wait in this room for a while."

"You don't need to do that."

"... Feudal lord-sama."

A voice echoed from the second floor just when cool secretary-san was about to guide us.

When I looked up, there stood the Dean, whom I had seen during the appraisal at the entrance ceremony, with his splendid Santa beard.

"I was just about to take a break. You have come just at the right timing, Zephyr-kun, Ekaterina-kun. No need to wait, just come directly. Mis, guide them."

"Understood, Feudal lord-sama."

After saying that, Dean disappeared into the back. If my memory serves me right, it should be where his office was.

"Well then, Zephyr-sama, Ekaterina-sama. It seems feudal lord-sama's preparations are done. So let me guide you."

"Yes. Please."

We didn't have to wait and were directly led to his office. Lucky.

Walking behind the cool secretary-san, we were guided to Dean's office.

"We have arrived. This is where Feudal lord-sama is waiting.一一Feudal lord-sama, I have brought the guests."

"Hm, you can enter."

Cool secretary-san opened the door, receiving permission.

It's finally time for a face-to-face meeting with the Dean after a long time.