Chapter 361 – Academy Saint!

Lofty Academy in the capital.

The learning ground is filled with a variety of people, including princes who carry on the royal blood, children of famous noble families, and people who carry on the blue blood even if their reputations are poor.

It means that it is a place full of people with much broader knowledge than the average imperial citizen you meet on the street.

To sum it up neatly.

It is a space where there is a very high possibility that someone who knows the face of the saint Atra exists.

I have no intention of hiding or covering up my identity even from the academy dean or officials, who could be in trouble if a problem arises.

This means that there is no need to attract the attention of unrelated nobles by doing support work.

‘···You’re excited.’

Majella watched Atra’s head turn around as she put on her pure white cape and pulled down her hood.

I could guess what kind of expression she would have underneath it.

Even as the saint walked across the wide grounds of the academy, showing off that she was visiting for the first time.

It seems that the priests of the church are already accustomed to the fact that cadets and officials do not take a deep interest in it.

“The letter was exchanged in a hurry, so I plan to stop by the dean’s office first.”

“Ah! Of course… I remember!”

“···.”

The voice that came to mind now was clear, though.

Looking at Atra, who cannot easily take her eyes off the cadets moving in groups.

Sometimes a sad feeling arises.

*****

The day of the practical class that takes place once a week.

Today is a day where everyone has things to do.

Eclair came to work early, and the trio headed to the academy as batsmen next.

After breakfast, the only people left in the mansion were me, Lily, and Alice.

Alice is also spending some time at the mansion, and soon she will come out to work at the academy.

“Mr. Roman. Would you like to come to the mansion with your younger siblings after class today? I will prepare lunch and be waiting for you.”

“It’s good for us… Wouldn’t it be hard to cook alone? It’s okay if we all eat out together.”

Cooking at home is better than eating out, but cooking is not easy.

For lunch, of course, I was thinking of going out with a group, including Lily’s.

“Not at all. There’s a dish I want to try, so I’d like everyone to try it and rate it.”

“Are there any ingredients or things you need to buy? Don’t bother going out. I’ll get them when I come.”

Even if it is not mentioned directly, it can be felt through the way you speak or the pitch of your voice.

Seeing Roman worried about leaving her alone.

Lily, with a faint smile on her face, shook her head very slowly.

“Please just come comfortably. I don’t have to worry… You should get ready for work now, right?”

“Well… Is there anything grand to call preparations?”

Lily said she would spend some leisurely time reading and cooking alone until we arrived.

He smiled and told me to stop worrying because I wasn’t going anywhere.

On my way to work, I left Lily at the mansion.

It was a slow walk, but Roman held Alice’s soft hand and walked with a tero on his head.

“Is there any pain or discomfort anywhere?”

“Yes! Being healthy without any minor illnesses is my weapon!”

– Sigh!

The two entered the academy a little earlier than usual.

And remembering what the three of them said in the morning, they pointed in the direction of a specific dormitory and stamped their feet.

“Do you want to get up from here?”

“Yep! Heehee…”

He jumps up with a laugh, carries Alice on his back, and kills her as much as possible.

“Hold your breath for a moment, okay?”

– Hiss!

After confirming that Alice was nodding, I stepped into the academy dormitory.

A spirit lying flat on its head and a girl on its back…

‘No problem.’

If I make up my mind and suppress my presence, I am no different from an invisible person in the current academy.

Even as I pass by the strict-looking housemaster and several cadets, I naturally climb the stairs, showing an unreadable presence.

Knock. Knock. Knock.

Squeak!

“Hmph…!”

The moment I knocked on the door, it opened quickly without any need to wait, and I saw three girls huddled together inside.

The girls with bright expressions covered their mouths and muffled their voices in surprise. He moved out of the way as a sign to come in.

As I stepped through the fragrant gap, the wooden door closed.

Thud!

After greeting Alice on the floor with a brief hug, the trio surrounded me and began chirping like baby birds needing attention.

“Oh, brother! Did you come to the front door by any chance?!”

“I was really surprised! My heart is still pounding…”

“···Oppa. I was waiting for you because I thought you were coming through the window.”

It is said that today, after one theory class, there is enough time until the practical class.

Now that Seria and I are together without any hesitation, it’s enough for us all to spend free time together while waiting for class.

“You’re right, we came through the front door. Let’s go through the window when we leave.”

Let’s put her butt on Seria’s empty bed.

Alice rushed over and sat on top of me first.

“Hehe… I’ll tell you how I ended up on Roman’s back. Gather together, little ones!”

– Shishishit!

“”Wow!””

We chatted about nothing special and watched Alice’s cute reactions after hearing her experiences.

Although it is a time when I dedicate my thighs and forearms as pillows for lovers.

The preciousness of everyday life feels special.

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When I left Seria’s room, I did so through a comfortable doorway called a window.

It’s not time for the cadets to gather yet.

Priests from churches that attend early may already be here.

Since my body was already warm, I decided to unwind and headed to the gym with some flowers hanging behind me.

It was the moment I entered the building and grabbed the door handle leading to the gym.

‘Is this really…?’

A familiar read.

Roman paused, holding the handle against a background that did not match the rising figure.

“Brother?”

I saw girls sticking their heads out to see what was going on behind them.

Roman scratched his head once and then opened the door.

Inside, there are priests with familiar faces and two figures wearing capes and hoods.

As the girls entered, they took steps to grab the standard weapons.

Roman sent Alice to her trio as well and then turned to her priests.

“Nice to meet you, priest. Please take care of me today as well.”

“Yes… I would also like to ask for your help.”

The person always shows a good smile, but I can see that there is a hint of embarrassment in it.

“I guess other priests came to support us today.”

“Well, brother…”

“I know. Let me say hello.”

“···Thank you.”

The priest’s attitude was that he wasted no time in accepting as quickly as light.

Without further ado, I headed towards the two people who were hiding their identities.

Seeing Roman approaching, one person moved around in an excited manner.

“Saint?”

Atra lifted his hood slightly at the call and smiled, his light blue eyes flashing as he greeted.

“As expected, Brother Roman is not surprised! Did you hear from the Dean in advance?”

“···No? I haven’t heard anything.”

Unable to understand, Roman’s eyes turned to the guard next to him.

“Priest Joubert, who was regularly dispatched to Lofty Academy’s practical classes, was temporarily absent as he was assigned to another task that required manpower.”

“Okay.”

“The current church is short on resources to keep up with the current situation. However, as the saint was finishing up her work, I heard that she needed more manpower…”

Sentences pour out mechanically and without pause, as if they had been prepared diligently.

Majella, looking just as embarrassed as the priest before, lifted her hood and bowed her head deeply, saying she was kind to Roman.

‘That’s it.’

After roughly assessing the situation, Roman spoke to the saint.

“You must have been very busy, but I didn’t know you would even help with support work.”

“Isn’t it the goddess’s will that the business that arises when there is still time left? And there is something that needs to be conveyed to her brother as well.”

“What is?”

“I plan to finish reviewing it one last time today and then deliver the letter to the imperial family.”

Roman nodded, immediately understanding what the topic was.

“I know that this is not a problem that can be resolved with a personal apology. Even so… Once it is officially announced, I will support the denomination and offer a proper apology.”

Atra’s eyes darted from one side to Rike, who was unwrapping her body, and then back.

“Isn’t this what the saint decided?”

“I don’t think we should avoid it by considering it that way. If the church made a serious mistake, shouldn’t they be held accountable? Even barely apologizing can’t be considered responsible…”

A shadow fell over Atra’s face, wiping away her initial excitement.

What you see there is an indescribable sense of guilt, regret, and regret.

It seemed surprising to Geroman that she could truly feel such emotions even though she did not commit the act herself.

“Rike has now put her past behind her cleanly. Her personality is such that she would be grateful if she received a sincere apology, so there is no need for her to worry.”

“You are a sister with a really strong spirit. Still, I must do what I can…”

Atra remained silent for a moment after those words.

Atra, who had been watching the girls huddled together and warming up her body, looked up at Roman and opened her purring lips.

“I’d like to have a quick word with her sister Rike. Is that okay?”

Roman nodded at her with a smile.

Atra held her hood with her hand to keep it from coming off and quietly walked towards Rike.