The special class at Memoria General Academy concluded successfully.
We all gained a lot from it, and Isla-san was even asked to teach another class.
However, if Isla-san is to be the instructor, Maru will also have to be summoned.
But Maru can only fly for short periods, and the General Academy doesn’t have a pool.
This time we used the mirror pool that I and Flam prototyped, but next time Isla-san will be teaching alone, so that needs to be sorted out too.
“What? You want a multi-functional beast carriage to transport Maru?”
“Yes. However, this is an advance payment for the instructor request, so you will have to give a special lecture here once every three months.”
This is one of the countermeasures, but it also restricts Isla-san’s actions, so we plan to make a fully custom-ordered multi-functional beast carriage, and we plan to think of other things as well.
“No, I am more grateful for this than for money. But how long will the period be?”
“Three years. Of course, we can extend it beyond that, but the remuneration after that will return to its original amount.”
Isla-san’s fee, as a renowned P-rank Hunter, is quite high, and with travel and accommodation expenses added, it amounts to 300,000 El per engagement.
A multi-functional beast carriage, depending on the mirroring enhancement multiplier, averages around 2 million El, so considering it’s custom-made, it seems like a reasonable period.
Since Isla-san has no summoned beasts other than Maru, it will likely be treated more as Maru’s terrestrial living base rather than for transportation, but Isla-san will have to figure that out.
“Understood. Considering my daughter and the fact that this is an exceptionally generous reward for me, I accept the request.”
We also intend to stand at the podium as instructors, but we don’t know if we’ll be able to make time, so it’s helpful that Isla-san will be a regular instructor, even if part-time.
I’ll have to go to the Hunter’s Guild later and formally submit a request.
Also, regarding the multi-functional beast carriage, Maru will use it, of course, but will a courtyard for the beast carriage be necessary in the human living space as well?
Even though we haven’t contracted with them yet, we might in the future, so let’s consider contracting with amphibious monsters as well.
As I started thinking, various ideas came to mind.
Since it will likely be used in the sea more often, it might be good to experiment with various things.
“That’s fine and all, but aren’t you going to talk about facility expansion at the Marquis Amatista estate after this? We can’t stay here forever!”
“I know. But before that, I need to send Isla-san to Okeanos.”
“I’ll do that. I’ve been to Okeanos before.”
Really?
Come to think of it, after Mako’s parents returned to Japan, she traveled around the towns along the Amister coast in preparation for the advance of Abaricia.
Did she go to Okeanos then too?
“Eh?”
However, only Isla-san looked confused, not understanding what was being discussed.
Isla-san came from Okeanos to Memoria by regular ship, so she probably intended to return the same way. From now on, that will have to be the case, but this time she’s going to a bit of extra trouble, so I think Count Topagion, the lord, would be relieved if she returned quickly.
“We’ll be using Traveling. We’ll use this beast carriage, so there’s no need to send Maru back.”
Ah, so this beast carriage will be used.
I plan to return to Alka directly after going to the Marquis Amatista estate, so that’s fine with me, but isn’t it inconvenient for only Mako and Isla-san, with Alice as the driver, to ride in this large beast carriage?
Ah, in that case, I’ll have Jade sent back to Alka, and instead, have Alice summon Valey, a Grantpus she’s contracted with, and reattach it.
“Then, Isla-san, please let Mako-san take you.”
“Yes. After that, I might do a little hunting in Okeanos, but I’ll be back before it gets too late.”
“Understood.”
“Eh? Eh?”
After putting Isla-san, who was still a little confused, into the beast carriage, I gave instructions to Alice, and we headed first to the Marquis Amatista estate.
It takes about 30 minutes from Memoria General Academy to the Marquis Amatista estate, so during that time, I’ll think about the details of the facilities to be expanded, even if only a little.
Just a pool is an option, but if possible, I’d like to build a complex with an indoor training facility.
It would be good for Hunters and Ritters to be able to swim, and it’s essential for fishermen and sailors, so I really should have realized this sooner.
The indoor training facility will be for combat training in enclosed spaces, and it will also be necessary for Butlers who handle the protection and security of nobles and others.
Yet, until Isla-san was invited today, I hadn’t thought of it at all.
Seeing that no one pointed it out must mean that, like me, many people hadn’t thought about it, or didn’t think it was necessary.
I know I shouldn’t be saying this, but I wish someone had at least made a proposal.
Fortunately, the grounds of the General Academy have enough space to build an indoor training facility, so as soon as I get permission from Rika-san, we’ll start construction.
Rika-san just gave birth to Asma three months ago, so I’ll have to handle all the arrangements.
I’ll be busy again, but I’ll do my best.
Side Aurora
Life at Memoria General Academy has become familiar lately, but that doesn’t mean there are no problems.
Although full-scale combat training hasn’t begun yet, and Raus’s abilities are unknown, it’s impossible to hide the fact that Raus and the others are escorts for us royalty.
As escorts, they are naturally expected to possess the corresponding abilities, but since their levels and even their Guild ranks are kept secret, there are looks of suspicion and jealousy directed at them, especially from those who are registered Hunters.
Raus and the others respond with troubled expressions each time, but the other parties are hesitant due to the backing of the lord Marquis Amatista family, her husband Marquis Fleidranthia Heavenly Noble House, and further, the royal families of each country, so for now, it’s a temporary state of calm.
Although flaunting status and power is prohibited within the academy, it doesn’t disappear completely, and more importantly, since the General Academy has just opened, even if it’s officially stated otherwise, people I don’t think they can easily believe it.
Despite all this, a class that could potentially ignite such a tense situation was held.
I was happy that Isla, a main Hunter from Okeanos, came as an instructor and learned a lot, but to have Yamato Tenshaku, Raus’s Master, who broke the highest level record of the Helios Orb and evolved into the Ancient Class, and his wife, Mako, who is said to be the greatest sorceress of the Helios Orb and also of the Ancient Class, come as instructors as well, everyone was in a state of great excitement.
We had heard about it in advance, but the other students were even more surprised because it was so sudden this morning.
Moreover, after the class, they spoke to Raus and the others familiarly, so I bet the Hunters’ gazes were filled with jealousy, envy, and even murderous intent!
That’s precisely why the current situation has arisen.
“I’m telling you again, why are you, of all people, an escort for the royal family!”
“That’s right! The reason your levels are not public is because we are all higher level than you!”
“Even we can’t stay silent any longer!”
And so, Hunters who are over level 30 are now confronting Raus, who spoke familiarly with Lord Yamato and did not even participate in the basic combat training class.
“Being entrusted with escort duties by the royal family means there’s a reason for it. Besides, the royal family approached us, not the other way around. The reason for keeping our levels secret is the same.”
Raus always evades them by saying that, and usually, he can avoid further questioning, but today is a little different.
“Shut up! Don’t think you can escape with such absurd excuses forever!”
“Besides, why are you the one who gets to be spoken to by Yamato Tenshaku!”
“That’s right! That’s right!”
As you can probably understand, they are simply jealous of Raus being spoken to so familiarly after class.
“Tenshaku has the right of succession to the Celestial Emperor, so he knows about me, of course, and the fact that I’m serving as an escort for the royal family.”
Although he answered with extreme annoyance, Raus is very patient.
If it were me, I would have drawn my sword long ago.
Reina is a little scared, but Seras is much like me, and Rebecca’s forehead is also starting to twitch.
Carol is holding them back, but this isn’t a good situation at all.
“Shut up! I told you I’m tired of hearing those absurd excuses! You’ve always been an eyesore! I’ll show you who’s superior here and now!”
The ogre Hunter who attacked Raus with that said, but Raus easily blocked the punch.
“W-what!? It, it won’t move!”
Of course.
Ogres are a physically strong race, and even though the Hunter who attacked Raus was level 30, it’s no problem for Raus, an Ancient Ulfy.
In fact, he could stop it without even moving a finger, but doing so might alert them to his evolution, so he deliberately blocked it, but still, won’t suspicions be unavoidable?
“Not only am I here, but the royal family is present as well, aren’t they? Attacking me for no significant reason, can you not understand that such an act could be seen as having rebellious intent towards the royal family?”
At Raus’s words, the faces of the Hunters surrounding him turned pale.
Status doesn’t apply within the academy, but that doesn’t mean one can attack the royal family, and besides, status hasn’t disappeared within the academy.
It’s just that the Guild issues requests and responds regardless of status, so the academy is following suit.
“Also, I’ll overlook you laying a hand on me since you’re a Hunter. But if you do anything more, I won’t be able to hold back those people glaring over there.”
Raus then turned his gaze towards about five Orders, who were waiting while observing the situation.
I recognized all of them, and I’m sure they were all High Class.
Since they’ve already attacked Raus, they’ll be reported to the teachers and scolded in the faculty room.
In addition, the ogre who attacked Raus will also be scolded by the Orders.
The royal family has Orders as escorts, and that has been made public, so this can only be said to be their short-sightedness.
The Hunters, who had turned pale and shrunk down, were then taken away by the Orders.
Carol said that everything was witnessed, and Raus also advised to let it end as a quarrel between students, so this time it will probably be a strict warning.
“It happened sooner than I expected, but it became a problem after all.”
“This is really troublesome. I want to just announce it to the Library.”
“No, if you do that, it will become an even bigger problem than it is now, and His Majesty will stop you, won’t he? We can’t hide it forever, but that and this are different, aren’t they?”
Not only Raus but also Carol and Rebecca are Ancient Class, and they have experience participating in the war that was consolidated as the Filius Great War.
Therefore, they are not particularly bothered by the complaints of the Hunters from earlier, but it’s undeniable that they are getting tired of it, as it’s happening for the umpteenth time.
Once full-scale combat training begins, I think some students will surely notice.
Oh, but didn’t they have a Monster Hunt next month for those registered as Hunters and Ritters?
It’s on a voluntary basis, but since we haven’t been able to leave the academy since enrolling, I think many will want to participate.
Raus and the others will probably be asked to participate, and depending on the situation, they might have to show their abilities, so if the Hunters’ attitudes change, it will be from then on.
I also want to go hunting for the first time in a while and intend to participate, but if possible, I want to go with Raus.
