Mr. Second. I like you.

　In a deserted school cafeteria.

　As I finish my beef bowl, Mine says something like that to me.
　I'm a little ticked off at the words that seem to spoil the after-effects of the meal.

"Hey. I don't want to be talked down to. I'm the number one guy in the world (to be).

　I said back, and Mine gave me a big smile.

'That's about it, Mr. Second!　I've never talked to such an open-minded person before: ......!

　Mein entered his world with a hovering expression.

I was looking forward to it when I heard that once I entered the Royal School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the difference in status would disappear, but everyone still sees me as only the second prince. In the palace and at school, I am only the second prince. The only person who really sees me as myself is my mother. ......

　Hmm. Well, it's not uncommon.

Sir, the Second.

　Sylvia pokes me in the side. 'Oops, was that in your voice?

No, that's okay, Sylvia. It's the Second's nature that I like.
No, no, but that's far too rude.
"When you found out I was a prince, your first question was, 'Are you a faggot?' You're the one who says?　I won't be rude to you anymore.
............

　Sylvia couldn't say anything anymore.

　I gulped down my cold drink and opened my mouth to get to the point.

'By the way Mine. Do you know where the grimoire is?

Well, if you're in school, type 1 and type 2 are in the library. Type 3 is also in the library, but you need the head librarian's permission to check it out. And the four-types are--
Wait, wait, wait. Do you have an ivory tower here too?
''No. 'No. The four-knocker type must have been kept in the royal palace. I've only seen it once.
Well: ......

　What a shame. If there was a grimoire of the Four No Type here, I wouldn't have to go around the Grade A dungeon in search of a drop.

''Second-san, do you want to read it?''
'Yeah. I want to read Type 2 and Type 3.

　When I answered immediately, Mine asked with interest.

'Are grimoires rare in Zipangu?'

...... Yeah, that's right. That's unusual.

　Oh, man. Yeah, we were set up for that.

"I'm just going to have to take a quick glance at it, you know? I just want to see what it's all about, you know?

　I tried to fool myself, but I was in a slumber. 'Oh no.

''Haha, there's no need to be in such a hurry. I'll show you the library properly later.
Oh, yeah. Thank you. Good job.

　It was safe.

So, shall we get going?

　Mine said and stood up and began to show us around.




'This is the library. It's already closed, though.

　Mein gave us a very thorough tour of the school building in the afternoon, and by the time we got to the main course, the library, it was already dark.

　Certainly, there were many places like the gymnasium, the ground, and the main auditorium that made me gasp in admiration for their splendor, so I wasn't too glad to have him show me around.
　However, Mine's explanation was too long at any rate. I said I had no interest in how old the building was or who built it, but he went on and on about "by the way~" and "by the way~" and "by the way~" over and over again.
　It's no wonder that Mine is the top of the class. This guy must be a knowledge maniac. It's a perverted prince who can't help but accumulate knowledge.

The library is open to all students of the Royal School of Magic, so please try it out tomorrow. By the way, the head librarian of this library is an excellent woman who has worked at the Royal Library, and the headmaster, taking her abilities into consideration, personally scouted her--

　Here we go again!

"Uh, ...... okay okay okay, over here, prince crazy.

　I put my hand on Mine's back when I couldn't stop crapping myself and gently lead her back to the way home.
　Sylvia, perhaps fed up with the quicksand, followed me with a tired expression.

''Mine, what are you going to do on your way home?''

　When I asked him that, Mine scurried around and said.

'It's about time you were picked up ......'
We've come to get you.

　The next moment, a woman in a maid's uniform appears out of nowhere. What's that?

I've had a great time today. I'll see you tomorrow. Mr. Second, Sylvia.

　Mine said and waved his hand as he left with the maid.


'Whew. My shoulders are relaxed, man.''

That's the line from here: ......

　Silvia heard my muttering and reacted hatefully while holding her head.

''Second-dono ...... really, really, really, please ...... it's too bad for my heart ...... it's really...'' ...

　He pleads with me, calling me really, really mean it.
　He's had a pretty bad day, mentally. Poor guy. Who in the world could have done this to him?

　...... oh.
　But it's probably just as well. Because--

It's all right. Sylvia's going to be in the library all day tomorrow. She's going to learn fire magic, right?
............ Mwah.

　You must be proficient in 【Magic Arts】 in order to learn 【Magic Archery】. At the very least, I'd like you to learn at least the fire-attribute attacking magic technique 'Sanno-type' to go along with the 'Flame Wolf's Bow'.

It's a good thing that you're separate from me. Good for you.

　When I smiled at her, Sylvia's lips twitched as she whispered, "That's something ....... I don't know if she's sulking or what, but it's kind of cute.


''--I guess so, hahaha.''
Haha, that's funny.

　Suddenly, I heard talking coming from the back of the dimly lit corridor.

　It seemed that there were other students still in the school building besides me and Silvia.
　We can't go into the library, and I was about to say that we should go back to the inn for the day - when I was about to say that.

'But still, did you see that?　A foreign student or something like that.
Yeah, I saw that. Oh, my God. Men and women.

　Apparently our gossip had started. I was curious, so I leaned over to the end of the hallway to listen and catch my breath. Sylvia was curious too, and she stuck tightly behind me and didn't move away.

'I was with Prince Mine, man. That's something.
Oh, that motherf*cking grinder?
Hey, hey, hey! You're not talking like that!
No one told me you're okay. Do you really think you're okay?
...... well. You're right, he's annoying. It sounds like he's talking from the top, and it sounds like he's being sarcastic and not caring about your status. That's why I'm a bloke.
'Hahaha, you're a total wreck. Suck it up.
"Nah. Hahaha.

　Wow ...... I felt awesome and disgusting. It's a backstory.

　Shucks, that Mine thing is a bloke. I mean, isn't this indirectly bullying you?

　...... I don't know, I'll be your friend. I don't know if I'll make a connection with the Castal royal family and get to see the four-types. Well, if you don't mind me saying so!

　While I nodded to myself with an oomph, their giggling and giggling behind my back heated up even more.

'That guy's grades are paid for and rewritten anyway, right?　You're getting carried away just because you're a prince. We're serious about this, you know.
It's disgusting. And yet you act like you're the smartest guy in the room.
I'm hoping he can keep his good relations with those foreign students. I'll lump all the trash together and call it a day.
Oh, yeah, and so does the fallen beastie.
Oh, I forgot. That incompetent. Hahaha!
Hahahahahaha, where is ......?

　--It was then.

　What a surprise, Sylvia ran out of the room.

　What ...... what are you doing?

　The same line that Sylvia always says was going to come out of my mouth this time.

''Ri, study abroad?
You call that "bestialism"?
What?
I'm asking you if you're being bestial.

　Ah, I see. Was it driven by Sylvia's sense of justice (laughs)? Well then, I guess it can't be helped.
　But it's been a while since I've seen a knightly figure. It's even nostalgic.

I don't know if you know this, but there's a dropout called an eco-leaflet in Class F!
Yeah, he's really incompetent. He just happens to be a beastman!　I ain't racist!

　The Backstabbing Boys make a desperate excuse.

'I see. Now, let's hear about the matter of calling me and the Second Lord trash.
"............ geez.

　Their faces are turning pale.

Ha, you'll understand. Okay?

No questions asked!

　Two angry Sylvia's "Genkotsu" shots exploded and they ran off, holding their heads and crying.
　It's a good thing Sylvia's STR is low, you guys: .......

''Huh, I've defeated you!''

　Sylvia turned around and said, "How did you see that? I smiled proudly. If this guy was a dog, he'd be wagging his tail.

　I hope it won't be a problem later on. ...... Well, never mind.

Let's go home!

　I left the school building, looking at the map of the inn that Kevin had given me.


　...... The Fallen Beast's Eco-Leaflet. I guess I'll keep that in mind, in case you're wondering.