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　Nonchalantly, Felinella began to reveal her seed. It was meant to be a bit mean, and at the same time it was supposed to be a cute side of Illumina, who was not good at expressing her emotions.

　It was supposed to be an innocuous banter to tell a fellow student, but considering the fact that he or she was the one who did all the backstage maneuvering, it's hard to avoid blushing from guilt.

　Forced into silence, Illumina swallowed her protests to her childhood friend with her head down.
　If this had been a thing or a hoax that was being blown up, she would have raised her voice.
　However, the backstory that Felinella talks about was also equal to the truth.

　As for Illumina, who wanted to get away with a joke, it was all she could do to maintain a smile that had been trained since her childhood. The expression of her face gradually crumbles even as she listens in silence with her temples twitching in response.
　The rather twitching cheeks gave a sense of truth to what Felinella was telling him.

　Anyway, Illumina knew that it was a backwards story, so she couldn't refute it.
　It's a good idea to keep your mouth shut, although unilaterally to Felinella.
　However, that is a self-serving argument from Illumina, and it is only about a small portion.

　That's why I was listening in the first place, but I'm already embarrassed to be in a situation where I can't stand to stay. I'd like to get into it right now if there was a hole.
　The name "nobleman" is not a decoration. If you are a nobleman, you want to present a norm of noblesse oblige. It's not exactly a model of behavior, but there are still words and actions that are appropriate for nobility.

　That's why Ferinella's words were like exposing the embarrassing underside of being a nobleman.


　So, what was the content of what Felinella spoke of in a dumbfounded manner?
　Back to the school festival.
　On the day of the school festival, the students of each class prepared their own events and displays, and the festival ended without incident. The events behind the festival are now out of the way.

　It was a big event that attracted many people from inside and outside the school.
　There was a certain group's event that was secretly talked about within the school festival. This is the "target practice" that Ars participated in and offered many prizes.
　It's an event for his class that Ars himself was sent out to guard, and he himself knows that the prizes were the talk of the town for some people. Not all of them, of course.

　One of the most expensive prizes was Ars's own AWR. The various technologies used in the AWR are a treasure trove for the AWR creator, not to mention the level of perfection of the AWR.

　It was a technological innovation that allowed the existing AWR to evolve one step further.
　Normally only those who attended the festival could see it in person, but for some reason there was a leak of information, and many participants lined up in line for Ars and his class.

It's a good thing that you're able to get a good idea of what's going on. And that too, dressed as civilians.

　I'm not sure if it's the same thing as a joke or not.
　In response, Illumina launches into a slight rebuttal. The Sokalent family makes a living out of military espionage, but she assumed that this was only in regards to military service.
　Above all, she is probably saying this with a certain degree of certainty.

''Well, even so........follow the rules properly....
In accordance with?　You got it after all, didn't you?
..........

　Illumina nodded silently.
　Probably everything is known to Felinella. It was the other party's fault. It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them, because it's not possible for her to not interfere in the matter of Ars.
　I'm sure Felinella doesn't think too well of the fact that I took advantage of her, even if indirectly.

'Felinella-san, if you tease Illumina-san too much, she's going to... well... cry.
Mr. Seniat, don't let me bully you, hey Illumina!
..........

　Many aristocrats have basically received various types of gifted education. That includes etiquette, and acting is a skill. If pride does not get in the way, it is easy to cry in front of people if need be.
　But.........

　--Oh, it doesn't seem to be an act, you know.

　Looking at Illumina, the corners of her eyes moistened and the head of her nose reddened, Felinella felt a surge of remorse wash over her. Although they were kindred spirits, that one seemed to have worked a bit.
　The uncharacteristic maidenly side of her that she always embodied as a calm, cool lady showed the gravity of what she had done. She is like a person who doesn't get angry at all, but when she gets angry at a moment's notice, the audience is drawn into the heartfelt atmosphere of the film.

　The air that the tragic heroine gives off now envelops the place and gives the other person a sense of guilt.

'It's not!　Illumina. Well, that's a little less mature, I guess, but it's not that much to hide, is it?　I'm sorry.

　It's a good idea to have a little bit of tongue in Felinella's mouth as she apologizes for dropping the shade of remorse.
　It seems that Illumina's skill at deception was one better than mine.

I don't mind. It's not something that you have to come up here to hide, and I'm over the pass of embarrassment.
Oh, you're a quick study.

　He's really indifferent, or rather, his emotions are very clear. Hence the capacity to immediately switch to the end of the matter.

　Seniat couldn't hide her confusion at the change so much and looked at the two of them in turn with her mouth open.

''What? You were tricked?　Me?
'I'm sorry, Seniat. It seemed to me that if I didn't do this, someone else's light mouth wouldn't know where to stay.

　Illumina apologized casually, but Seniat looked even more confused and had a question mark above his head.
　The two noblemen were developing an aerial battle, but seeing that it was about time, Felinella decided to start putting it all together.

'The point is that Illumina entered the market based on the AWR made by Ars-san. The new AWR [Silverwing 001] is the first prototype of that. That's why you want to headhunt for Ars-san as the general manager.
Ugh....

　Regarding the unpopular behavior at the student-organized school festival, Felinella proceeds without mentioning it. There is no problem in terms of rules, but using hired personnel - I guess - that is out of line with the purpose of the school festival. Since those are the students, the steering committee chairman couldn't help but worry about it. In the end, though, I gave my silent approval.

"Huh!　Master Ars is a wizard, right?

　It's an obvious question, but it's one that you would never know about unless you're a close associate of Ars.
　It was Felinella, after all, who happily answered it.

It's not only that," he said, "Mr. Ars is also involved in the creation of AWR, and is also renowned for his work in the development of magic. It's not something not many people know about, so please don't tell anyone.

　Felinella says, embarrassed and yet proud.
　Illumina had probably been exploring since the Seven Nations Friendly Magic Tournament. As expected, if Ferrinella, who is the top student in the school, is hot for a first year, and that's a male student, it's inevitable that she would be suspicious.

'I don't want him to bother you too much personally, but you shouldn't threaten his limited time.

　As expected, Illumina gave up and opened her chest collar with a clean expression than any of Felinella's smiles shown in the academy.

'I can't be that big of a deal. ─ We can't do anything that big, but if you're willing to do it, that's all that matters. However, it is in the national interest for Ars-san's technology to flow out to other countries.

　I can't even begin to tell you, but he's already started selling his technology to other countries.
　Illumina's goal was to at least have that technology used by his own company. He has no intention of monopolizing it, but his technology and research results are still essential to compete in the AWR market.

　Illumina had thought of an argument that would not be taken as commercial, and he didn't skimp on that.

''Of course, we've already talked about providing the AWR we developed in-house as a tester, with the intention of offering it to the Institute as well.
You work really fast, my dear. If Mr. Ars didn't agree to it, you'd be out of business in a heartbeat.
It's one thing to do. Of course, we're a latecomer, but we've got enough people to develop it on our own.

　The boys, who could not understand the content, let out a collective exclamation of amazement.
　Of course, Seniat is also left behind. But when you hear that a new AWR will be placed in the academy as a sample, you can't just keep quiet.

''That's the new AWR before it's commercialized!
'That's a bit of a stretch, but if all goes well. And of course, I'll be happy to offer you a discount.

　It was a sales smile that Illumina released to her classmates who had bitten off more than they could chew.
　To Seniat, who looked elated to see, Felinella, who sensed a hint of negotiation, clapped her hands, "Hi, hi.

''We've finished mapping and there's still some exploration left, so it's time to go.

　The markers were also marked with special paint that reacts with the equipment. This is how they left the markings so that they would not get lost at the places they had passed so far.

　I don't need to tell you who made that goofy voice. The boys were the only ones in this group who were nervous.
　In any case, it would still be better than cowering in fear. It was Felinella's role to make them tighten their loose spirits.