Academy’s Second Seat

Afternoon with fresh flowers blooming.

Professor Robert was walking in a shadeless place on a hot day.

There were two cemeteries at the end of his footsteps.

Professor Robert arrived at the cemetery and opened his mouth with a small smile.

“how have you been doing?”

Professor Robert stood alone in front of the two cemeteries.

Then, each flower was placed in front of each cemetery.

“I’m sorry I haven’t been here much lately.”

He was smiling, but there was sadness in him.

“It was not easy being a professor.”

“These days, I’m teaching Astrian self-restraint.”

Professor Robert continued speaking with a bitter expression on his face.

“It’s like watching a Likkard when you’re young to keep calling a disciple out of nowhere.”

“Richard, do you remember what you were like when you were little?”

Professor Robert was speechless after saying that.

He just sat there and grabbed his head.

Then he spoke softly.

“Rickard, I shouldn’t have made you a disciple… … .”

@

“I will go too.”

Luna said as she looked at me as I was packing my things.

I was supposed to go to the Persian estate where Astina is tomorrow.

However, it was only today that I was able to tell Luna.

We used to eat together, but we missed the timing because we were talking about something else, so I couldn’t say that.

So now this is what happened.

“Go together!”

Luna put her hand on her waist and spoke as if she was angry.

I spoke to Luna like that.

“What about Professor Maguire’s class?”

It was me who had already spoken to Borval, and since Professor Robert was not there, I could move around freely, but not Luna.

The special lectures Luna is taking are expensive, so the professor manages the students directly.

Normally, Luna was a good student who did not need to be supervised by the professor, but if she suddenly goes on a trip like that, Professor Maguire’s dislike will fall.

The last time I saw Professor Maguire’s fiery face, I knew what he was like when he was angry.

But I couldn’t lie.

Luna was also the type of person who couldn’t lie, and there was nothing good about lying.

And if it was a proper trip, I would have wanted to take Luna with me, but it was just a short stay in the Persian mansion for a while, and it was a trivial trip, so Luna decided that it would be better to stay here.

“I’ll buy you something delicious, so just stay at the academy.”

“eww… … .”

Even Luna knew it couldn’t be.

“No, let’s go… … .”

However, Luna began to steer clear.

Was it very frustrating to be at the academy? … .

Don’t even go to my hometown once… … .

I started to comfort Luna like that.

“I’ll be there soon. I am studying hard.”

“… … .”

Luna wiggled her fingers and looked at me.

Looking at Luna like that, I smiled softly and opened my mouth.

“Luna, can you be alone?”

“… … I am not a child.”

Luna said so, but it was the expression of a childish child.

As I continued to look at him, he nodded with a dissatisfied expression on his face.

It looked like a puppy soaked in the rain, so a lot of laughter came out, but I thought Luna would get angry if I laughed out loud here, so I just kept the laughter down and smiled.

@

next day.

I woke up early in the morning and moved my body.

We got on a carriage and headed to the Persian territory.

I woke up early in the morning and was very tired, but thanks to sleeping in the carriage, the fatigue was relieved a little.

After some time, we were able to arrive at the Persian estate around late lunchtime.

“Welcome. Rudy Astria.”

As I got off the carriage, Astina in casual clothes was greeted.

It was refreshing to see him wearing only school uniforms every day and seeing such casual clothes.

“How have you been?”

“Am I doing well or not? I just came here to study.”

“What are you like?”

Astina said with a smile.

“My father is waiting inside. Haven’t you eaten yet? We were waiting for you too.”

“Did you eat first?”

“If guests are coming, how are you going to eat first? Let’s go ahead and talk.”

So I walked into the building with Astina.

The buildings of the Persian family were very ornate.

Unlike Astria, which was surrounded by white lilies, a red rose stood out.

Since it is a flower that is a symbol of the family, it appears that it was planted symbolically.

The Astrian family was a bit excessive, and the Persian family had a restrained feeling while the lilies were planted to give it a glamorous feeling.

The size of the mansion was no different from that of the Astrian family.

The Astrian family was close to the center, but they had this size, so you could actually see the strength of the Astrian family.

That’s not to say that this mansion wasn’t a big deal.

No matter how far from the center, it was not easy to see a mansion of this size.

As we entered the building, a middle-aged man greeted us.

“Are you Rudy Astria?”

The head of the Persian family, Astina’s father, was Philip Persia.

Although he has no skills in magic or swordsmanship, he is a tycoon who has won the title of Marquis, with only his political and commercial skills.

“hello. This is Rudy Astria.”

I politely greeted you.

There was awkwardness and embarrassment at the word ‘~-kun’, but I was able to greet him with a casual attitude.

“My name is Philip Persia, the head of the Persian family. sit down at once Let’s talk while we eat.”

At Philip’s words, the butler pulled up one of the chairs so he could sit down.

Philip sat at the top, with Astina sitting next to him.

We ate and chatted for nothing.

After eating for a while, Philip opened his mouth with a serious expression.

“I’m really sorry about Harpel. I heard that you were seriously injured. Are the wounds okay?”

“The wound has healed. It was not hurt by Harpel, and it is not something for the Persian lord to apologize for.”

I spoke to Philip in a respectful manner.

“No, he’s a member of our family, so it’s natural to apologize as the head of the household. than that… … .”

Philip coughed a few times before opening his mouth carefully.

“Isn’t it a little far-fetched to say that it’s a Persian family?”

“… … Is that so?”

I tilted my head and said.

I heard that it is correct to call it that way according to the etiquette I learned from the book.

When I had a similar title, it was correct to call me Marquis of Persia, but I am an academy student without a title yet.

“Then how should I name it?”

“that… … or your father.”

-thud!

When Philip said those words, Astina slammed the prize with her fist.

Then he looked at Philip with his eyes full of life.

“father?”

“Hmmm… … .”

At Astina’s words, Philip frowned and avoided Astina’s gaze.

“Rudi Astria, don’t worry.”

“Ah yes.”

After eating like that, the maids led me to the guest room.

After washing my body, I roughly arranged my belongings.

As I was packing my luggage, I felt like I was on a trip.

While I was organizing my luggage, I heard a knock.

“Rudy Astria, can I come in?”

It was Astina’s voice.

“You may come in.”

Astina opened the door in a light outfit and entered.

It wasn’t pajamas, but it was comfortable clothes that I could only wear indoors.

And the hair was relaxed and it looked cool.

“Is your meal okay?”

“It was so good.”

“Isn’t it uncomfortable?”

“I was able to eat comfortably because the head chef treated me comfortably.”

“okay… … . Hmmm… … .”

Unusually, he asked unconventional questions.

After those questions were over, there was a moment of silence.

In the silence, Astina hesitated and opened her mouth.

“Why don’t we go for a walk together? The night air is nice.”

@

The garden was lit with magic tools, creating a beautiful night view.

“The roses are pretty.”

I opened my mouth as I walked through the garden.

“that… … I see.”

I thought Astina had something to say about going for a walk.

However, Astina didn’t say anything and just walked beside me with her head bowed.

So I just looked around.

The garden with a delicate rose scent was romantic.

It was decorated so well that the family paid a lot of attention.

“that… … Rudy Astria.”

Astina carefully opened her mouth.

“Is it true that you signed a contract with Priscilla? … .”

I tilted my head at the sudden Priscilla name.

Astina looked at me like that and continued talking.

“I heard that it is a spirit that gnaws at people’s minds… … .”

I smiled softly and opened my mouth.

“it’s okay. It doesn’t seem like such a strange spirit, and it was the best judgment in the situation at the time.

If I hadn’t signed a contract with Priscilla, I wouldn’t have been able to protect you.”

Astina’s expression was full of regret.

“sorry. Because I was too immature… … .”

“it’s okay. The situation would have been worse without Astina-senpai.

And we know how hard Astina sunbaenim usually works for us. So this is not a big deal.”

It wasn’t an empty word, it really wasn’t a big deal.

In addition to the usual student council work, Astina sometimes helped us with our studies and also gave us a lot of information.

Compared to Astina’s usual effort, I thought that what I did was really insignificant.

“Thank you for saying that.”

After saying that, Astina hesitated for a moment and opened her mouth.

“Rudy Astria, what your father said before that… … .”

“Is this what the Lord said?”

I was in trouble for a while.

“Are you talking about Harpel?”

“ah… … not. That was right after that.”

Then what I said… … .

“Did I tell you to call me father?”

“that… … right! It’s not that strange, I’m slowly losing my mind, so my father is worried, so he keeps saying a lot of strange things. That’s why you don’t have to worry too much about it.”

Astina said gibberish.

“I think parents can be worried about that.”

I nodded at Astina’s words and said.

Come to think of it, it’s not unusual for an Astina age to have a fiancée.

At the earliest, you can even get married.

So it wasn’t unusual for Philip to have such concerns.

“But, I have no intention of getting married soon. … … I don’t know if I can find a good mate.”

Astina said those words and started fanning her face.

“Joe, it looks like the weather is a little hot.”

Then a maid ran towards us from afar.

“Miss Astina, the Imperial Household has sent you a message with a magic orb… … !”

A magic orb was a magic tool that could send a short message.

Astina’s face hardened when she heard that it was a high-end tool that she only used when she was really in a hurry.

“… … with magic? To me?”

“Well, it’s hard to say that she is a lady, but it has to do with her… … .”

Astina looked at me for a moment and then asked the maid.

“What’s going on?”

“that… … .”

The maid hesitated for a moment and opened her mouth.

“It is said that the 1st Princess has run away.”

“… … ?”

When we heard that, our eyes widened.

Rie ran away?

“that… … It is said that he suddenly left the imperial palace saying he was going to the Persian territory in a hurry.”

“… … If I told you my destination, wouldn’t I be running away? No, more than that, why would she be here… … .”

“I don’t know the situation, but the imperial family asks for a favor… … .”

“Yeah, I got it. Ask the users to prepare a place for the princess to stay and a good meal.”

“All right.”

Astina stared blankly at the maid’s back and frowned.

“The intruder is coming.”

“yes?”

“It’s nothing! Continue the walk you used to say.”

Astina said with a smile.