68 - Archaeological Search Party, Decided








 I returned to my peaceful place after a long absence and explained the situation to everyone.



Frey was ready to go, "If I don't go, who will stand in line with Mr. Harte?



"I want to go with you. I didn't go on a rampage enough the other night," said Riza in a surprisingly militant tone.



"Me too! I want to go!" Charu raises her hands in the air. Cute.



"Then I'll run for office, too. My arms are ringing. Like this. I'm a skeleton!"

I'm in.



"No, Johnny and Gigan, you can't do that."



Why?

"Shun ......"



 They look too much like demons. Johnny can wear full body armor, but Gigan's size is out of human standard.



"And don't even get me started on Char. I don't think my dads would allow me to be away from home for days at a time."



 A dejected Char is also cute.



"Also, it's an underground dungeon, so it might be difficult for Frey and Riza to fight in their original forms."



 Frey may not be a problem, but a giant dragon would be buried under the ground.



"We're no match for those demons, humanoid or not."

I'm fine.



 Hmm. Well, Frey's combat ability is well-known, and Riza's magic power will be able to handle most of them.

 I guess we can't miss these two.



"Am I going with you?"



 My look-alike, who was standing next to me in a daze, asks. It's my copy, Hurt C.



"Of course. You'll have to show your stuff as Hurt Semphis.



"Well, I feel safer with you protecting me. I'm counting on you!



 You're relying on me. You know what I'm talking about, don't you? I'm worried.



"I think four of us is a reasonable number. Now we just need to use communication magic and get some advice from Professor Tia, and we'll be all set.



 After the selection of the party members, I went to the dean's office as Shiva with Frey and Riza, since I was secretly told to introduce someone from the outside to the dean in advance.



 



"I'm sorry, but demons are not allowed.



 Oh, yeah?

 Both Frey and Riza are hiding their ears, horns and tails, right?



"We have been informed that both men work as servants of Lord Semphis. Technically speaking, they are half and half."



 Uh, yeah. I guess it's easy to find out. Or maybe they did.



"I don't know how they hide this trait, but I understand it's to avoid causing any unnecessary disturbances in human society. However..."



 The dean's beautiful eyes half-open.



"You weren't thinking of hiding it here, were you?"



 I am horrified.

 This is a woman who will never tolerate dishonesty or lies.



 What are you going to do? She looks at me like "What are you going to do?

 I reply calmly in Shiva mode.



"As you can guess, I'm hiding it to avoid causing unnecessary trouble. I am. It's just today, I happened to forget."



"I see. Then I won't say anything more. Let's get back to the story."



 Without a moment's pause, Hurt C. shouts.



"Racism against demons! The war between humans and demons is long over, and that's why the world will never be at peace!



 Good. Let's make the subject bigger and smoke it out like we're trying to correct the prejudice that's spreading in the world.



"That's a painful thing to hear."



 Oh, the Dean nodded his head.



"But people's consciousness cannot be changed overnight. I hope that you, the younger generation, will take the time to unravel it.



 He smiled at me and immediately turned serious.



"At present, there is a possibility that we will be accused of being invalid if we had the help of the demon tribe. Even if you and I agree, this is a royal academy, so there is also the influence of the House of Lords.



 Oh, well. So, you know what?



 Everyone's attention is on Shiva.

 Hurt C. said.



"What about this unidentified black man?"



"I'm sure you'll get a hard time at ....... If he reveals himself and everyone is convinced, there will be no problem. ......"



 I can't reveal myself to you if you stare at me.



"On the other hand, if I were to include Gordo Semphis or Princess Flashlight in my party, wouldn't I still be accused of the same thing?"



"Why not? They failed once, remember?"






 This woman is rather scary.



"Please take the above into consideration and re-select the people.



 I had nothing to say, so I sent Frey and the others home.



 



"Help me, Tiaemon!"



 I deactivated Shiva mode and cried to Professor Tia.



"I see. I hadn't heard a word from the dean since he called me, and now I'm stuck in this situation on my own.



 Professor Tia pointed at me pointedly,



"Zama!"



 Geez, this really pisses me off.



"Well, you can tease me later. Shiva's unavailability hurts, but that's to be expected. This is a sign that she's finally noticed us.



"That woman?"



"The dean. He's a true educator. He's obsessed with the pathological (...)<> without exaggeration. He is especially fond of << talented but naughty children>>."



 He seems to be an annoying person who takes great pleasure in rehabilitating such people and sending them out into the world.



"The trouble is that she herself is unaware of it. So, even if you force her to do something unreasonable, she has no doubt in her own mind that she will accomplish it. And when she fails to do so, she is obsessed with the idea that . Worst, right?"



 Somehow, I felt as if someone with experience was speaking.



"Why don't you tell me that first?"



"I told you. . That would have avoided the problem.



"I don't think I did anything wrong.



"Well, I guess you couldn't get rid of that aura that oozes out of you, could you?"



 I guess it was too difficult for me with my extremely poor interpersonal communication skills. ....... You've been fighting a losing battle from the start.



"That said, it's also true that your abilities are highly regarded. I assure you, you can handle this challenge. No, it's easy. You have a very low self-esteem, but you should no longer think in terms of your magic level."



"Well, I can at least find what you're looking for."



"The scary thing is that you can say that so casually. ...... but that's OK. Your concern is that , isn't it?



"Thank you for talking so quickly."



"Then you should have come to me first. ......"



 Professor Lolita glasses puffing her cheeks out.

 I'm a man who doesn't dwell on the past. Let's just leave it at that.



"There is a way out. Or rather, there is only one."



 When I looked at him with expectant eyes, he blushed a little.



"In short, you'll get a partner who's more talented than Princess Flashlight."



"Is there such a person?"



"Actually, no."



 What the hell is that? I was about to say, "What? Could that be .......



"I see you've noticed. Yes, someone who has tremendous potential and makes you think <>. In other words--"



 I'll tell you the names ahead of time.



"Charlotte, huh? ......"



 Professor Tia knows Char's maximum magic level. When I was talking to Professor Tia as Weiss Ohl, Char blurted it out after being caught in an interrogation.



But his maximum magic level is still a secret.



It's something that should be made public at some point. Why don't you just announce it now and let them go to this academy? It would make you and your parents feel more secure, wouldn't it?



 Well, sure. I'm sure he'll be very happy.

 No, but as a brother, I would never want to put my ...... sister in danger.



"Well, I've set up the environment like this. Now it's up to you to convince her, Charlotte (・・・・・・・)."



"Huh?"



 Professor Tia smiled, and a board-like ward immediately appeared.



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 My sister has been projected onto the screen.



What do you mean?



While you're here, Riza, tell her what's going on. <


 And so the alliance with Professor Chartier was immediately formed, I am told.



"No, no. You'll get into all kinds of trouble."



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 I just want to stay indoors.



"No, you should be honest about that.



 Char fidgeted on the screen in response to Professor Tia's mysterious comment.



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 What a cute little creature.



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 Act fast!









 I don't know what he means either.



 But if Mom's down, I don't see how Dad can object.

 When she gets serious, she's stronger than the Princess Flash. Not in a fighting sense, but in a spiritual sense.



 I know it's a no-brainer, but I'll do my best to protect Char and show the world what he's capable of.

 To be honest, he doesn't know it, but he is very good.



 I remember what my father once told me.

 Char is a "vessel" who will eventually run the country, suitable to be a queen or something.



 In other words, Charu is the girl who will be the queen of this country, overcoming the scum king and the black-hearted queen.



 A good choice for her official debut.



Then let's do it.



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 I'm going to make my reclusive life a reality, and also maintain the high road for Charu.



 This is killing two birds with one stone.