Accept your fate, Yumi! As long as you're under your mentor's wing, she'll keep you under her thumb!
...That's what they say, but since my supervisor clearly stated that he wanted me to do something, he wouldn't just let me do the work for nothing.
Compared to other unscrupulous mentors who exploit their disciples' labor without providing necessary rewards, this is the only aspect of this mentor that I truly appreciate.
At least there's enough funding!
but……
"Is something going to happen this time?"
Once I was sure Principal Juliana had disappeared around the corner of the corridor, I closed the workshop door and turned back to my personal stool.
Leaning on the desk, the instructor listlessly fiddled with the lab equipment beside him, flipping test tubes between his fingers, then taking a stirring rod from its storage and waving it lightly and forcefully as if conducting a conductor: "Hmm? Why would you think that? This really is just a normal teaching activity, relax, relax~"
I glanced at her sideways, but my mentor just smiled like a playful big kid, pretending not to understand.
This leaves no room for me to be vigilant.
Before I came here, some people smiled and said they would take me out to broaden my horizons, but then they turned around and took me to the site of an experiment to exterminate chimeras; another person said they wanted to go to the opera house next door to see a performance, but I happened to witness a bizarre incident of people turning into living beings; another day they insisted on going to a small town on the outskirts to try the local delicacies. I didn't like to go out, but they kept bothering me so much that I had to go with them. As soon as I stepped into the store, before I could even say a word, I looked up and saw that the entire staff had almost been sacrificed by cultists...
There are countless precedents like this, so whenever my supervisor makes a request of me, I always have to think carefully about whether she has seen something and is now plotting something.
But refusing didn't seem to leave me with anything else to do for the time being. Besides, I was also curious about what she was up to, so I eventually decided to fall into her trap.
However, he couldn't admit defeat verbally, otherwise what if she started ordering him around even more?
With a deep sigh, I crossed my arms and hesitated before saying, "...Okay, if I have time, I'll probably go."
"However, I still need to make it clear beforehand, because I promised someone something beforehand, and if there is a time conflict, I will definitely prioritize dealing with that matter."
"Is she your new girlfriend?"
I was taken aback by her sudden remark: "...What girlfriend! I've been single my whole life!"
"Ah, it's alright, it's alright~ Even if I get a new girlfriend and don't tell your dear mentor, I won't feel lonely or sad. At most, I'll sneak to your bedside and cry a few times in the dead of night, then snuggle into your blankets and sleep in your arms, and then let everyone find out during the day, giving them a big surprise~"
Without hesitation, the mentor made a bizarre statement, then quickly changed the subject before I could get angry: "Remember that child's name is Miyuki? You want to go see her participate in the follow-up competition of that boring festival?"
"...It's not like I wanted to go." I turned my head away. "But, I promised, so I can't go back on my word, can I?"
That was a promise I made with Miyuki before I left the Sacred Tree Barrier.
With the war over and the peace of mind assured for the time being, the warriors became restless again, clamoring to continue the celebration and even more so to recreate the atmosphere of the original post-war celebration. Although many buildings and collapsed foundations in the city still needed repair, the high-spirited atmosphere stirred up the emotions of many who had been feeling down, adding a touch of enthusiasm to the upcoming celebration.
The city lord, upon hearing this, was both amused and exasperated, and subsequently intensified his efforts. Fortunately, with the help of students sent from the academy and reinforcements from neighboring cities, the repair of the collapsed city walls wasn't delayed much. However, because the students were driven by curiosity, while their work efficiency wasn't slow, they appeared rather carefree, like a pack of huskies running wild.
Then Miyuki came over and, as usual, with an icy demeanor, said that because of the series of achievements we had made, we had successfully qualified for the event and our high merits made us popular contenders in the festival competition, so she asked if I wanted to join in and have a fight.
Just kidding! I've said it before, I don't want to engage in close combat with swordsmen!
Besides, I already received a much more valuable gift from Anran, so the mere celebration prizes... don't seem very appealing.
In short, I declined to join this somewhat absurd celebratory competition, while Miyuki sighed regretfully and invited me to watch her fight. According to her, her goal was to challenge the newly promoted Hurricane Sword Saint from the western city-state, a special guest who would be allowed to be challenged by the participants at the end of the main tournament.
I've never heard of this person before. While it's possible I'm just ignorant because I don't often follow this kind of thing, it's more likely that this newly appointed swordsman is unknown and is a noob...
If there was a Sword Saint, why didn't he come up with that earlier? Why did I have to go through all this trouble, going out of the city to scout the beast tide and rescuing people from inside the dragon's belly? He should have just cut him down with one sword!
"So, that guy is just a pigeon. Besides the pigeon-man, all that's left is cooing."
As Miyuki spoke, she kept squinting and gazing westward. Although she didn't place her hand on the hilt of her sword, a chilling murderous intent emanated from her eyes.
Judging from the words, it sounds like they're someone I know.
Well, let's hope this Hurricane Sword Saint has good luck.
Finally, she repeatedly emphasized to me that I must observe her battle from the sidelines.
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