Later, I visited the headmaster's office with Currier-san.

　They said that they had finished making arrangements and coordination with the Ruvel Argan side.

I'll go over it again.

　Makina-san looks at Currier-san.

''You're saying you agree to go to Ruvel Argan as a special exchange student?
'Because if Tassogale is here, I'd like to see him, too.
I understand.

　Makina nodded.

'Then let me explain a bit about the special exchange students. Oh, you two can sit there.

　Me and Mr. Currier were offered a chair.
　We both sat down side by side.

'Well,'

　Makina begins to explain.
　Argan Institute.
　It's the Ruvel Argan training institute.
　We are entering there for a limited time.
　The real purpose of going to another country is not to live in the academy.
　However, we are technically exchange students.

So I think we'll have to go there for a period of time.

　Like an exchange student, right?

As long as we're here as exchange students to deepen our friendship with our country, we should be able to live a little more naturally, even if it's a matter of course.
But as soon as we get what we want, we'll be back in business, won't we?
Yeah.
Are you sure you want the exchange students to go back to their home countries so easily?
Uh-huh.

　Makina-san becomes proud of herself.

''Well, it would be difficult for the Empire, though.

　Negotiations and coordination were carried out by the heads of both institutions.
　Makina Renausphere.
　Shanatrice Twelfth.
　The two men are close friends.
　So that's why this is a possible trick.
　Hmm.
　Maybe this is also the personal connections that Diales-san was talking about.
　After that, I was told some points to keep in mind.
　Because we are in another country, there will be different culture and common sense.
　As a person from another world, I have to listen particularly carefully.

''...........''

　But I couldn't remember everything at once.
　It's not surprising.
　Especially when it comes to proper nouns from other countries, many of them are still unknown to me.
　I always get stuck there.
　Makina-san smiled bitterly when she finished her explanation.
　She seems to have sensed my inner feelings.

'You don't have to worry about it, okay?　I'll put it all together and give it to you later as a document. When we get to the other side, Shana will probably explain it to you when we get there.

　I pat my chest.
　Phew, that's good........

'By the way, I have one thing I need to discuss with you two.
What is this?
'You two are the two special exchange students but there's one other person I'd like you to take with you. As a bridesmaid.
Chaperones, right?

　Makina combines her hands.

'Would you be willing to allow Mia to accompany you this time?'
Mia?
Yeah.
As for me, I'm really flattered, but does he agree to this?
'I spoke to her and she said she'd love to. What about Currier, how about Mia accompanying him?
Hmm?　Mia would be fine with me, right?　For my part, it's easier to have many familiar faces. Being a non-combatant, it may be dangerous in some cases, but if you're going with me, I'll do my best to protect you.
Thank you, Currier.

　Makina nodded with satisfaction.

''It's partly for my own reasons that I'm bringing Mia along with me. I want to leave her to report on the progress and paperwork over there. Shana will do most of the formalities for me, but there will be some procedures that need to be handled on our side.
''Well, Mia-san has great administrative skills...''

　I don't remember if she even handled paperwork in place of Makina-san at one time.
　Is she no longer a maidservant, but more like a secretary?

..........

　Hmm.
　Mia-san has secretarial skills, huh?
　We could use the help.

''Surely it might be better to have at least one person who excels in detailed procedures accompany me. Ki, Currier-san........don't you think so too?
Hm?　Well, well....

　The other day's attack on the Holy Ruins.
　It's not so much the administrative skills.
　I mean, management skills.
　There was a moment when Currier and I were exposed for what we are.

　On the other hand, Cecily's performance was amazing.
　The need for people with that kind of ability.
　This was an event that made me keenly aware of the need for people with that kind of ability.
　The world can't be overcome by fighting power alone.
　Even if it is a different world.
　The trip to Ruvel Argan this time was also helped quite a bit by Makina-san's network of contacts....

　More than anything else, just being with Mia makes me feel at ease.
　She's also a good cook.
　If you can accompany me, I'd rather wish for it.

''But is Makina-san okay with it?
"Me?
It's going to take a while for Mia to leave your side, but...
"Well, things have calmed down recently, so I think it's safe to say that things have calmed down........................... ...maybe.

　Let's pretend I didn't hear that last blurb.

'And anyway, you two agree to have Mia with you, don't you?

　Me and Currier-san spoke the affirmation almost simultaneously.
　Makina-san rang the doorbell on her desk.
　A little while later, there was a knock on the door of the headmaster's office.

''Mi, it's Mia!''
Come in.
'Yes!　And excuse me!

　The door opens.
　Mia, dressed in a maid's uniform, appears.
　Mia-san bows to me in a polite manner.
　Me and Currier-san also bow politely to each other.
　Makina-san gave a gentle cheek wand.

''Mia.''
Yes, sir.
So, the other day, they said they're welcome to join us.
Oh, really?　But is that... is that... is that all right?　I don't want to be the one to go along with you two.
Ms. Mia.

　I turned around and smiled at Mia.

'Nice to meet you.'
Mr. Kurohiko...
I'm counting on you, Mia.
Lady Currier...

　Mia looked impressed.
　She continued to bow deeply.



　Makina-san murmured softly, her cheekbones so loud you had to listen carefully to hear them.

'Good for you, Mia,'


　　　　　*


　As the day of our departure from Renowthread loomed, we were slowly getting ready to leave.

　Specifically, I sorted out what to bring with me at home with Mia, and went shopping for preparations with Currier.

　Our special exchange students were told by Instructor Josef about our special exchange students and the candidates of the Lion's Club.

　Instructor Josef was proud that he, too, had been able to get the special exchange student from Ruvel Argan out of the Lion's Club, after Zeke and Hyrgis-san, and that he too had been able to get his nose out of the Lion's Club.

　Instructor Josef had a big smile on his face.

''Oh, me and Currier-san will probably switch with another candidate on the way.......''

　I couldn't say that.

　In the meantime, I reported directly to Ray-senpai, the two chairmen, and Beoza-san.
　However, they all seemed to have already known about it before I reported it to them.

''Following Sieg and Hyrgis, Kurohiko and Currier as well?''

　Miss Cecily looked a little sad.

'But between you and me, we'll be back when we've done our business.

　I told her in a whisper.
　Cecily was still very excited.

It's not just me, I feel like I'm being left behind by you two...
You know what you're doing, leaving your wife in charge of your house?

　He stares at me with a muffled stare.

"You're being a smart ass again, you know that?
Ow!

　They were decoupinned.

　After the decoupling, Cecily made both pseudo ears with her hands and made them bleep.

She's like a small animal, if you're lonely, you'll die!

　The theory that rabbits die when they are lonely.
　I'm sure it was proven false in the previous world....
　I wonder if a similar theory is spreading in this world as well?
　Of course, how it spread is different, but...

"Shh, she's dying........

　Cecily-san is becoming redder and redder.
　It was a humiliation type expression.

'You did it to yourself, why are you embarrassing yourself now........'
'It's not loneliness, it's embarrassment that's killing me...'

　Cecily covers her face with her white hands.
　Gulp.
　My sensors that want to hug her are reacting.
　The urge to hug and reassure this petite little animal-type girl right now........!

　I mean.

　I feel like this guy has more cute moments when he's a failure of purpose.
　Is it just me?

How can you guys flirt like that in a classroom after school?

　Currier-san's sharp point made a hole in the space between the two of us.

''I wasn't talking to you?
'Humph ... even if they don't intend to, sometimes it just looks like that from the outside. Well, that's okay.

　Mr. Currier stands up.

'It's a good time to be here. The story of the trip to Ruvell Argan is a crossover for me. 'Crohico is a crohico, and he has a purpose.'

　Cecily smiles proudly.

'I know, I know. I just wanted to spoil Kurohiko.

　Huh?
　Was it?

The actuality of this is that the school's attack on the holy ruins is over, but there are still things that I need to polish on my own. That's right........until Kurohiko comes back, I'll try to gather information on the special class holy ruins in my own way.
And I'm here!

　Isla appeared out of nowhere, placing her hands on both of Cecily's shoulders.
　She shouldn't have been in the classroom earlier.
　Currier-san asks.

'Where have you been, Ira?'
Yeah, I was at a disciplinary meeting.

　According to him, he was approached by President Koo and senior Ray to ask him if he would like to join the Kazoku Kai.
　Incidentally, there are talks going on in the direction of Ray Sithonos as the next president of the Fukiuki-kai.

'Isla is also Isla, so they're moving on to the next one, right?
There are plenty of things you can do to grow up here that don't involve going to another country. Isn't that right, Cecily?

　Cecily-san smiles as if she's defeated.

''Hmmm........I can't compete with Ira. Yes, you're right. We have to do our best, don't we?
'Mmmm!　That's the spirit!

　He tried to cheer Cecily up in his own way, Ira.
　Currier-san sniffed.

'Humph, well, it's not like we're going to see each other forever.
You might have one?

　Cecily said.

'Hmm?'
You never know what's going to happen in the world. I don't think it's just the two of you but just be careful, okay?

　I heard that Ruvel Argan is still experiencing small civil strife in many places.

　I had heard about the civil strife even before the arrival of the Four Deadly Plagues.
　It seems that the security is not as good as in Runowthread.
　I hope nothing happens on the road.

''You must come back to us both in one piece. This is the only thing you must keep to. Is that clear?

　Me and Currier-san nodded at the same time.

'Yes.'
Yeah, sure.