I'm free.



　For some reason or another, I got an exemption from attending classes and will probably get my diploma in a couple of years.

　I still have to be active on campus, but I am sure that I have gained a great deal of freedom.



　So coasting until the wee hours of the morning is perfectly acceptable. You are already awake, but you are allowed to lounge around under the covers.



　Incidentally, I have a copy android, Hurt C (self-proclaimed), in my room in Professor Tia's research building. I am supposed to be on campus, you know.



　So, I myself was lounging around in the bedroom of my house in the frontier count's territory.



"Brother!　Good morning!"



　The door was opened with a bang, and a cheerful voice filled with energy keened into my brain.



"Good morning, Charlotte. You've been full of energy all morning, haven't you?"



　I'm not being sarcastic. I don't say that to my little sister.



"Yes!　I am a fighter today!



　He yanks himself up and looks at Char.

　His small frame seems to exude an aura of motivation.



"Hmm?　I mean, you look like that ......."



　He is wearing a uniform like I've seen somewhere. On her back, she was carrying a school bag that she had made for me after I had begged her for it.



　Was it some kind of cosplay?



　A blue-haired girl peeked out from behind Char.



"Good morning, Mr. Harth. Don't you have to go to school today?"



　Riza had a job as my valet at the academy. But now that she is exempt from classes, she no longer has that job.

　Charu answered for me.



"My brother is busy researching ancient magic. I will visit Professor Tia later. Okay?　Brother."



"Oh?"



　To be frank, I have no use for that place any more. So I answered him in a questioning way, but he seemed satisfied with the answer, "You see. So I did not deny it.



"Well then, my brother, I am going to be late. I will see you later. I'm off!



　Charu greeted him cheerfully and turned on his heel.



"Oh, Charlotte-sama, wait! You mustn't go alone.



　Riza hurried after her.



　I wonder where Charles is going?　The boy is being trained as a gifted student in the castle. ...... Oh, that.

　I've been slacking off lately playing with the investigation of the fictional organization and exploring the ruins. I'm sorry for being such a bad brother.



　I wrapped myself in the futon again, apologizing in my heart. I love sleeping under the covers.



"Hey, hey, here he is. It's me!



"Welcome back suya ......"



"You're a crafty man to chase me away in my sleep, aren't you?"



　I wake up with a start. There was a tiny person with tiny glasses.

　She looks so young, but she has a long name like Tierrietta Leseyaner, a professor in my laboratory at the institute.



How did you get here?



　I thought I made sure that the only << door to nowhere> that allowed access to and from the academy was my room in the research building?　What the hell are you doing with your copy!



"I asked Mr. Hurt C where you were and he let me through."



　That son of a b*tc* betrayed us!　No, you put me in trouble. Well, I would have. I've told this guy so many of my secrets, it's not even a problem.



So, what can I do for you?



"Of course I came to ask you out. Even if you're exempt from classes, you'll still have to make a good showing. I mean, that's what you're supposed to be doing, isn't it?



　The smirk on your face irritates me. You know I want to stay in.



"You have two years, you don't have to work so hard now."



　I'm the type of person who doesn't finish my summer vacation homework until the last day, and only finish the important ones on the last day and skip the rest.



I did my best, but.... I feel like I owe you a lot for this. I wonder if you're going to pretend that I didn't."



If I may.



Of course not!



　Then don't ask so intrusively.



But what do you do for research?



"All kinds of things. I can no longer investigate the various and mysterious warding magics you control, let alone the demons you've captured, and most of all, the concept of magic levels. To be frank, two years is not enough.



　The concept of a magic level is ...... like a thin clay pipe coming out of your back. I'd forgotten all about the demon people.



"Well, I respect your wishes. I don't mind if it's here ......."



　Professor Tia leaves the bedroom. I had no choice but to follow him, lest I make a mess like in the research building.



　I moved to the living room.






It's not a good place to do research. There are no materials, no supplies, nothing.



It's enough to make me want to stay in.



"I'd like to see you turn that obsession toward research, but - oh?"



　Professor Tia stuck to the window.



"There's something out there!　Is that a night skeleton?　Over there is a gigantic golem. There are many other demons walking around, but where the hell is this place?



"I won't go into too much detail, but the demons that Frey brought here live here.



"Can you please stop?"



　It's a pain in the ass, but it's what we do. I told you before about the people who came out with the summoning magic.



"You interfered with the summoning magic circle?　That's why you took the casting vote. You've always been a bit of a jerk, haven't you?"



　Another material for her research. Is this a trend I need to help with?



"Don't be so obvious. You'd benefit from researching ancient magic, wouldn't you?"



"Which part?"



"Knowing the magic you control opens up a world of possibilities. If you want to lead an elegant life as a hermit, there is no harm in doing so.



　Besides," Professor Tia chuckles.



"It would be a pity to leave you alone, wouldn't it, Char?"



"He has to study at home. Please don't make me go along with him.



　As I cowered my shoulders, Professor Tia said something strange to me.



"What, you haven't heard yet?"



"What?"



　This time, Professor Tia cowered her shoulders and said something strange again.



"She's transferred to the institute. Of course, she chose my laboratory.



　What is this woman talking about?　I wondered--.