Then I'll take care of Xiaomei.

　The entrance of the magic school, me, Xiaomei and the principal Ethan.
　After we finished our regular classes, I decided to take Xiaomei, who will be doing her training at my place.

Take good care of Xiaomei.
"It's fine, but ...... how come there are so many students over there?

　Curious, I asked the principal.
　Beyond the headmaster, on the grounds of the school.
　Hidden in the shadows--so many of them, no hiding at all--they were looking at us.

"They all came here voluntarily. The vice emperor ...... no, they must be jealous of Xiaomei's willingness to be taken personally by his father.
"I see.

　Certainly if you look closely, most students have a twinkle in their eye, some are blowing their handkerchiefs in frustration, and some are crying in frustration.
　I envy you, huh?

Xiaomei. You are going to study hard.
"Yes!　Principal.

　After Xiaomei replied, I reached out my hand to her.
　Xiaomei timidly took my hand.

　Students cheered.

Then let's go!
"Yes.

　He took Xiaomei and flew up into the sky with his flying magic.
　I slowly jumped out and headed in the direction of the Carlisle mansion so that the other students could see me better.

　I gradually increase my speed and Xiaomei squeezes me.

Are you okay?　Shall I slow down?
"That's okay,

　A panicked Xiaomei .

"I hope it's okay, but yes, you can hang on more to be safe.

　Gave Xiao Mei another good excuse, which may be embarrassing to admit to being scared .

"Yes ......

　Then Xiaomei's cheeks were shyly colored and she clung to him even tighter than before.
　If you might be scared, you shouldn't fly too fast.

　I fly at about 70% of my normal speed and slowly return to the mansion.

"Huh?

　Finding something to care about, I stopped in mid-air.

"What is it, Mr. Alexander?
"That

　Xiao Mei looked where he was pointing.

"Oh, someone's been attacked.

　There was a carriage on a very well maintained highway connecting the magic school and the imperial capital.
　People on horseback chased it and attacked it.

　The horse was killed and the carriage overturned.
　Just before it overturned, the riders--two women--began to break free and now they ran away.

　It was soon caught up to them.

　One was a knight in shining armor, this one was still good.
　The other one was dressed like a princess or a lady in fine dress.

　The knight, who can't run as fast as she looks, is quickly caught and surrounded by men on horseback.

　This is ......

I need to help her.
That's right.

　I jumped out again.
　I flew to the scene of the attack with Xiaomei, who clung to me more naturally than before.

"Heh-heh-heh..." "Geh-heh-heh-heh-heh..." "What a pain in the ass...
"I'm not openly complaining, either, so don't make me do it too much.
That's as far as it goes, though.

　Just before landing, I heard the words and saw the outfit of the attacker.
　I thought they were bandits or marauders, but it seems that there's something more to it than that.

Now, come to term.
"Phew--

　The female knight puts her hand on her sword and tries to fight back.

　Then I jumped in.

　She lands with Xiaomei in her arms and draws the sword of the wise man on her back, destroying the weapons of all her attackers.

What!
"Who the hell are you!

　The assailants are surprised at my appearance.
　When they stop in their bewilderment, I call out more.

Go ahead, guys.

　When I called out a command, the maids appeared from behind the men.

　The shadows of me and the men connected to an unguarded street, in a dense area.
　The maids who live in my shadow can also come out of the other shadows connected to it.

　All at once the lady's maids came out from behind the men and deftly tied them up.

　The men all rolled off their horses and the maids went back into the shadows.
　When I was sure the scene was settled, I turned to the two men who had been attacked.

"You're all right--you're all right.

　The tone of voice is deliberately gentle.

　The two who were running away from the attack. The knight is shielding the lady and pointing her sword at me.
　I guess he sees me as a warning sign.

We're just passing through, but we mean you no harm.


"......

　The female knight stared at me as if she priced me out.

　I could almost hear her say, "Can you trust this guy?

Excuse me, Zella.
"Dear Mr. Riette: ......
Put your sword away. Isn't he the one who helped us?
"...... will

　The female knight called Zella did as she was told and put her sword away.
　I'm sure she's sincere and loyal, but she hasn't let down her guard.

　Meanwhile, Xiaomei asked me about the men's treatment.

''Mr. Alexander. What do you want to do with these people?
"Alexander!

　It was Zella who reacted violently to that.
　She was staring at me even more.

　There was a different kind of stare.

Is the age right ...... and the features are also ...... real?

　He mumbled something and then asked timidly.

"Are you Alexander Carlyle?
Yes, I do. What about you guys?
"Ho, proof of authenticity

　Zella asked me about it.

"It's a tough one. I've got one of those.

　I pulled out a piece of parchment with the crest on it that I carry around with me at all times, to use when I need it.

"It's real.

　It was Reece who reacted.
　She pulled out a sealed envelope.
　It was opened, but with my seal stamped on it.

"Excuse me!

　Zella bowed with a flash.
　The suspicion and the immediate bowing down are all very hardcore knightly.

"You were looking for me?　What can I do for you?
"Your Highness, I ask you to help Princess Rietzsche's exile!

　Asylum?
　I looked at Reece.

　She was staring at me with eyes that begged for help.