CH 263

"It's been a long time. Would calling you Zephyr-kun be fun?"

"It's indeed been a while, Dean. Yes, of course."

"Hmm, and the young lady... Miss Ekaterina was it, you have come from so far to the labyrinth academy. Welcome." (T/N - author didn't use kun/San/Shi/Sama but jou which refers to lady/miss)

"Thank you very much, Dean-sensei."

A gorgeous room appeared before our eyes when we entered the dean's office.

In the centre of his office, A table and sofa was placed and all the walls were decorated with the flag and academy's emblem.

From where I could see, at both ends, shelves filled the walls with several trophies and emblems.

They all must be of academy's student who had left behind remarkable achievements in this academy.There were many students who dedicate their guild's emblem and etc to the academy at graduation like this.

A resplendent desk, which I could only think of used by the company president etc, was placed on the other side of the table and Dean was sitting there.

Incidentally, the «Dungeon Duke's Castle» may be the castle of the Feudal lord but tradition here fundamentally is to call the Feudal lord-sama, Dean.

That being said, only during a certain event and when you're led to a room on the 3rd floor and not here, on the 2nd room, that you ought to call him Feudal lord-sama. At that time, Dean's eyes wouldn't have a kind expression in his eyes like he's now facing his students but a dignified gaze befitting of his social rank.

Now, let's return to the main topic.

"Take the seat first."

"Yes, excuse me."

"Excuse me."

As we sat down on the sofa at his urging, Dean too sat down on the seat opposite of the table.

Then, the cool secretary-san who had guided us a while ago appeared while carrying a tray with tea and snacks and put it on the table. Just when she got the time to prepare it?

When she was finished and we received tea, Dean began to speak.

"I often heard about Zephyr-kun from Phyllis and you're indeed a fine student. I also heard your guild's activity is awfully lively and you have already cleared the Intermediate-lower dungeon."

"Haha, because dungeons are fun. They just hooked me in no time."

Incidentally, Phyllis-sensei and Dean are related by grandfather and grandchild relationship. I was dumbstruck the first time I heard it.

Well, since she's our homeroom teacher, she naturally must have talked about him. Though, it's a bit embarrassing to hear that.

"Miss Ekaterina too, I also heard about your job transfer to «Master-Planner Princess». It's a job yearned by the Duke family. It is indeed a flattering matter, Congratulations."

"I-I didn't do much. Everything wa一一... Umm, I mean, thank you very much."

Rina almost blurted out the secret when Dena congratulated her for her job transfer to «Master-Planner Princess» but somehow managed to gulp them down. That was so close.

However, Dean sure was someone well-informed. Its another matter if he's just keeping tabs on my situation but the terrifying part is he even knows about new member Rina.

It was when Rina's visit was sudden and she just tagged along with me. Such a reception from him would have been impossible if he hadn't investigated it beforehand.

"I see, I have one request for Miss Ekaterina."

"T-To me?"

"Yes. Actually, my direct descendant's granddaughter will be enrolling in this academy next year. Can I ask you to guide her? That granddaughter of mine also adored the «Master-Planner Princess» job you see."

Hmm? A ‘Duke’ category entering the academy, huh? That's some nice Intel I have gotten in my hands.

Ah, no-no-no, this isn't what I should focus on, the me. I had rejoiced at the unexpected intel subconsciously but that's not the point now.

It's about the trap Dean had laid, he wanted Rina to help his granddaughter achieve the «Master-Planner Princess» job.

I couldn't underestimate Dean after he so naturally and without affecting the flow of conversation requested Rina. I almost nodded to it. That was so close. I was about to be caught up in his trap.

O' Rina, you must not nod.

I gave Rina a sidelong glance.

"Please no, she's your granddaughter after all, so she must be quite amazing. I think I wouldn't even need to guide her. Research on high-ranking jobs is advancing favorably, I'm sure your granddaughter would be able to achieve her dream job by her own strength."

"Ho-Ho. So you say. Hmm, then let's do it, can you be of her help when she encounters trouble?"

"Yes. If it's just consultation, I can do it. I, too, have suffered much."

Nice one, Rina.

I didn't expect her to lower Dean's guidance request to Consultation.

With this, He shouldn't be offended in case his Granddaughter failed to acquire the job. A splendid dodge it was. In the end, she's still a young lady of prominent family.

However, Dean's mastery in talk was terrifying.

He must have asked this question based on the fact that ‹Eden› was full of high-ranking jobs and he must have known that I was the one who leaked the information about high-ranking jobs to a research institute.

I am guessing his goal was to ascertain if I'm really aware about the job's manifestation condition.

He was sly enough to not request me but Rina, looking out for any opening.

He's terrifying. Had he asked me, I may have even accidentally slipped it out.

I was glad he asked Rina.

He might try to extract more information while chatting leisurely.

I braced myself for any unexpected shot.

"Well then, let's move to the main topic. You are here about the dean's quest you have received, right?"

Here it comes.