A Former Child Soldier Who Uses a Magic Sword Wants to Live with an Older Sister of a Former Enemy Executive - Chapter 118

• Chapter 118 : Is Seto-kun popular with girls? Or…

The next day.

[Alright, everything is ready. Let’s head to the entrance before Lady Nashia arrives.] (Satis)

[S-Sure.] (Seto)

[Is something wrong?] (Satis)

[No, it’s just that… I didn’t expect you to have an outfit like that, Satis.] (Seto)

She was wearing a ceremonial robe for mages, primarily purple.

Coupled with her different hairstyle as well, she almost looked like a female teacher at an academy.

Since they were about to visit an academy, the sight was quite a fresh experience for Seto.

Of course, Satis did not dress up to catch his attention, but when she noticed that Seto was captivated by her looks, she was secretly pleased.

[When I asked Lord Adams for permission to accompany you this morning, I suddenly remembered I had this robe. So I thought maybe wearing something like this wouldn’t be so bad. Besides, given the place and the people we’ll be dealing with, it seemed appropriate.] (Satis)

[……?] (Seto)

The night before, after hearing the story from Seto, Satis had woken up early and requested an audience with Adams, who was already engaged in his daily training. She quickly obtained his permission.

At first, he was quite reluctant, but thanks to Satis’s enthusiasm and her past contributions, he eventually allowed her to go to the academy.

And so, here they were now. However, considering the reactions she got back in Hopi Mesa, Satis had decided to change her usual attire, as it would have been far too provocative for students of that age.

The two left the room and walked to the entrance.

In front of the door, they saw two figures—Hydra and Gravis.

[Oh, good morning, you two. Huh? Satis, that outfit…] (Hydra)

[Good morning, Hydra, Gravis. Fufufu, what do you think of my clothes?] (Satis)

[Morning. Huh, I gotta say, you really can pull off any outfit, huh?] (Gravis)

Gravis stared intently, as if appraising her.

Neither she nor Hydra seemed to have dressed up for the occasion.

Then again, the same could be said for Seto as well.

[*Sigh*… Doesn’t anyone here care about dressing up? We’re about to visit the most prestigious magic academy, you know?] (Satis)

[Well, I mean, this is work. Besides, if something happens, it’s easier to move in these clothes.] (Hydra)

[I’m fine like this.] (Gravis)

[You could at least put on some more layers or something. The students are going to be shocked seeing you dressed like that.] (Satis)

[Aww, who cares? This place is full of rich kids, right? If I charm them enough, I bet I can get plenty of favors from them. Hehehe!] (Gravis)

[Not on my watch. If you try anything dishonorable, you’re not coming with us.] (Hydra)

[My oh my, you sure about that? And how do you intend to explain the remnants of the curse to Mr. Ciface then, Hydra? Hehehe!] (Gravis)

[Why you little…] (Hydra)

Since they couldn’t just leave behind Gravis, who had knowledge of curses, Hydra made a bitter expression, unable to argue.

As the adults continued their conversation, Seto absentmindedly glanced toward the stairs—just in time to see Nashia approaching.

She seemed rather shocked upon seeing the group of women.

Though her grandfather had told her they were Seto’s companions…

They’re all… incredibly beautiful… (Nashia)

Nashia stood frozen, staring at the three women.

At the same time, she started to wonder about their relationship with Seto.

[Ah, Lady Nashia. It is a pleasure to meet you. My name is Satis. I truly appreciate you granting permission for this boy to act as your escort yesterday.] (Satis)

[Y-Yes! The pleasure is mine!] (Nashia)

[Excuse me. My name is Hydra. I assume Lord Adams has already informed you, but I was once part of the Demon King Subjugation party led by the Hero Reid. Due to certain circumstances, I am now under the care of the Cryfano family. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.] (Hydra)

[Oh, um, yes! Likewise! I look forward to today!] (Nashia)

[Soooo, Lady Nashia! I’m Gravis Armitage, the woman who will one day become a hero. Nice to meet ya!] (Gravis)

Winking as she introduced herself, Gravis left Nashia momentarily stunned by both her figure and attire.

Still, Nashia managed to return the greeting before excusing herself and pulling Seto aside to talk privately.

[S-S-S-Seto-kun!] (Nashia)

[W-What?] (Seto)

[Those women… They’re your companions, right?] (Nashia)

[Yeah. They’re very important to me.] (Seto)

[O-Oh, is that so…?] (Nashia)

[What’s wrong?] (Seto)

[N-Nothing, it’s just…] (Nashia)

A younger boy surrounded by beautiful women.

She wasn’t unfamiliar with the concept of a harem, but at her age, seeing such a lineup inevitably stirred various—very, very mixed—thoughts in her mind.

—Does Seto-kun… like older women?

The mere thought made her face turn red.

Even though they had only met yesterday, Nashia had already developed an interest in Seto.

But she hadn’t expected to be thrown into a situation where other women were already involved, leaving her utterly flustered.

Of course, Seto himself was completely unaware of any of this.

More importantly, everyone had their own reasons for going to the academy.

Personal feelings had no place in their work.

[…What’s wrong?] (Seto)

[N-Nothing! Nothing at all, but… um…] (Nashia)

[Hm?] (Seto)

[That Gravis person… The way she dresses… Did you pick that out for her, Seto-kun?] (Nashia)

[Of course not. She’s been dressing like that since the day we met.] (Seto)

Seto blushed slightly, cleared his throat, and urged her to calm down.

He had no idea why she was asking something like that.

And he didn’t particularly feel the need to figure it out.

Nashia sure asks strange things all of a sudden… Did I do something? (Seto)

R-Right! Of course, Seto-kun wouldn’t… wouldn’t be the type to keep women around like that…! A-Although, I don’t really know him that well yet… Maybe he does think about that kind of thing…? Wait, what if he already has someone special…? No, no, what am I even thinking?! Why am I trying to analyze Seto-kun like this…? (Nashia)

Watching the two from a distance, Satis and Gravis exchanged a glance and gave a knowing nod.

[Ahh, I see. The young lady is a novice in these matters, huh?] (Gravis)

[Well, she’s at that age. It’s natural to start thinking along those lines. Even though Seto doesn’t seem to realize it himself.] (Satis)

[Ahaha, seriously! That’s so true!] (Gravis)

[Hey, don’t leave me out of the loop. What exactly are those two talking about?] (Hydra)

With her arms crossed, Hydra tilted her head slightly, a visible question mark practically floating above her head.

[Hydra, you’ll understand one day.] (Satis)

[Yeah, yeah. It’s a world still beyond a pure-hearted martial arts girl like you.] (Gravis)

[……?] (Hydra)

She still didn’t seem fully convinced, but for now, she nodded along.

Meanwhile, Nashia made up her mind to ask something she had been curious about.

[Can I ask you just one last thing?] (Nashia)

[What is it?] (Seto)

[Um… It’s just a little curiosity, but… Out of everyone here, is there someone you like the most? Someone who feels special to you?] (Nashia)

—What am I even asking?

Her subconscious expectations slipped out as a hidden message directed at Seto.

[Ah… Well, yeah. There is.] (Seto)

[Huh?] (Nashia)

[Someone who’s always been with me. We’ve traveled together for a long time. She told me that I was important to her. She introduced herself to you, right? Satis, I mean.] (Seto)

[…Oh, I see. So, you both like each other, right?] (Nashia)

[Y-Yeah.] (Seto)

[I see. Thanks for answering.] (Nashia)

[Hm? Sure.] (Seto)

Seto nodded, though he couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off about Nashia’s expression.

Just then, a servant quietly approached and informed them that if they didn’t leave soon, they would be late for the academy.

[Ah—Looks like we got caught up talking. Sorry, sorry. Alright, let’s go, Seto-kun!] (Nashia)

[Yeah, got it. Leave the escorting to me.] (Seto)

And so, the five of them set off for the academy.

Seto could sense it—each of their goals intertwining, all converging on a single point: Ciface.

Something big was about to begin.