"The question ......?　What's that?

　The principal asked.
　I continued, remembering the empire from my previous life.

"I think the Empire will just make excuses for this one.
"Well, ......!　With all this evidence?
"Yes. Judging by the looks of the principal and the teachers, the magic I just used isn't very common, is it?

　This time I asked, and the three of them moved their heads in silence.

If it were, the Empire would have told us. This stuff is fake. Isn't it magic that allows you to create images the way you want?　Oh my god.

　Of course, the empire was using what they considered to be over-technological surveillance tools and had Arnolt use lost magic.
　I'm sure they know about my conservation and projection magic.
　But the empire wouldn't be foolish enough to mention it.

"Stick to ......, even if I show you images like this, the Empire will still get away with it!　How shameless!
So cowardly.
But judging by the Empire's attitude so far, there's a good chance that Kurt is right.

　The headmaster, Miss Erica and Desmond were all angry.
　I also think the empire is cowardly, but knowing their evil deeds in ...... previous lives, I feel they are not ready.

　A thousand years ago, the empire had a peace treaty with a neighboring country, but they invaded in the middle of the night.
　They killed every woman and child they could find.
　The story of the king's daughter, holding a blade to her neck and saying, "If you spare her life, you will be slaves of the empire for the rest of your lives," is disgusting.
　But.

...... Well, still, I'm sure we can work something out.

　I'm going to be honest with you.
　The empire of a thousand years later was also cowardly, but it seemed to be on a lower level than the previous one.

　I wondered if their level of intelligence had declined as well as their magical civilization.
　That's why I can't help but feel that I can get by.

"Is that true?

　The principal leans forward from his desk.

"Yes.

　In fact, this is not the only evidence that the empire was cheating.

You're a lot more of a teacher than most.

　Erika muttered, almost resigned.

"Principal. Why don't you ask Kurt to do what you originally planned?

　Desmond seemed to be suggesting something to the principal.

　As originally planned?
　I'm getting a bad feeling about this again.

"Mm. ...... Kurt. Can you do me a favor?
"Depends on what you're asking.

　The principal seemed to have made up his mind.


"Please, ......!　In two weeks, there will be a meeting with the Empire. Two weeks from now, there will be a meeting with the Empire, and I want you to go with me!


"...... are you serious?

　The principal didn't seem to be joking, though he did ask the question.

I'm just a student, you know.　I'm just a student. Can I participate in an adult discussion?
"Fine. And Kurt is no longer a student. Erica and Desmond would agree, wouldn't they?

　The principal looked at them both in turn.

As a teacher, I'm frustrated, but there's no one more capable of competing with the Empire than ...... Kurt. Would you be willing to help us?
"I have a feeling you can handle it. To be honest, I'm not much of a talker. ......

　Dr. Erica and Desmond seem to agree.
　There was a little bit of ...... annoyance in my heart.

　But my dislike of empire is also quite strong.
　When I remembered the faces of the Imperials who were still trying to get away with this, I was starting to get annoyed.

　Fine.
　This is more my problem than helping the principal or Erika at .......
　If I meet with the Imperials again, I might be able to get more clues about the truth of this world.

"All right, sir. I'll go with you if you like.
Thanks ......!

　The headmaster bowed his head so hard that his forehead almost touched the desk.
　It's not easy for a person in a higher position to ...... bow so much.

So ...... is this where the discussion is going to take place?
No, it will take place in the neutral city of Sifrea.

　No, it will be held in the neutral city of Sifrea." Well, it wouldn't be fair to have the discussion at either of the two homes.

　Still, ...... doesn't look like a peaceful discussion.
　There's going to be an argument.
　For my part, I welcome the fighting because it sounds more fun.

I'll have Kurt go with you, but don't worry about the outcome. I can't put that much responsibility on a single person.


What are you talking about?

　I declared to the pathetically prepared principal.

"All games should be won.

　The next day.

　The next day.
　The next day, I told this story to Lara and Marise in the classroom.

"There was this thing called .......
"What? !　The Empire cheated so much, and you're still talking like that?

　The one who hides his open mouth with his hand and is surprised is Lara.
　She was the first girl I met after I came to the capital, and although she looked like a natural, she was surprisingly perceptive.

I knew what to expect to some extent.

　I knew what was going to happen," said Marise with a clear face.
　She fought in the entrance exam of the Magic Academy and hates to lose.

"Why, Marise?
I'm not sure what to say.　I wouldn't be surprised if they said this. Besides, there are some bad rumors circulating about the ...... empire.
"Bad rumors?
There is no proof of this, but it is rumored that ...... has a lot of corruption.

　Compared to Lara, Marlies seemed to be able to analyze the situation relatively calmly.

But I can't believe that ...... Kurt is going to go with us to talk to the Empire.
I'm afraid that Kurt might be able to handle it.
Me too.

　Lara and Marise are worried about me, too. ...... No, they're not.

So in two weeks. I'm not going to be able to teach them magic. That's why I'm going to give you a self-training menu .......

　I was about to say.

　Lara looked at me and said.

"I want to go too!
"What?
I want to see how cool Kurt is!　I want to see how cool Kurt is! Besides, I can grow a lot more by being around Kurt than by doing ...... voluntary training.

　He said something outrageous.

"Lara!　It's not fair!　It's just like the Empire!
I'm not cheating! Then why don't you come too, Marise?
I'm not going to ...... bother Kurt. And it's not like we're allowed to go with him. ......

　Oh dear.
　It's going to get noisy again.

　But Lara does have a point.
　I have a feeling that the talks with the Empire won't end peacefully either.
　There will be much for them to learn there.

　Besides, unlike ......1000 years ago, I don't find it so depressing to be around other people.
　I feel more comfortable with kids like Lara and Marise than with adults like the principal and teachers.

"Okay. Okay, I'll tell the principal. I'm sure he'll be fine.
Thanks, Kurt!
If it's okay with Kurt, I'll go to ......, too!
And so will Marlies.

　And so Lara and Marise came with him.