Chapter 37.1 - Meeting at Summer Camp [5] -part 1 (1/2)

37. Meeting at Summer Camp [5] -part 1

I followed Leia-sensei and was led to her room

The room was surprisingly tidy and there were no clothes thrown around.

「Well, just take a look at this first. It’s faster to see the actual thing than to explain it」

sensei said, taking out a brown envelope from the desk.

『Classified』was printed on the surface.

「And this is…?」

「It’s a report from the Holy Knights Association that came in just a while ago. There’s quite a lot, so just quickly skim through.」

「Understood…」

I took the report out of the open brown envelope and looked through it.

Regarding the incident that occurred in Carlos district of Veneria.

Noon, July 1st: As a result of the investigation, the 50 people detained were found to be assassins from the Holy Ronelia Empire. This can be concluded from the seized distinct black equipment. They possessed spirit pills, and as such it is clear that the Holy Ronelia Empire has some relationship with the『Black Organization』.

Evening, July 1st: Due to the side effects of the spirit pill, their condition suddenly changed. The Veneria branch’s standing relief team was unable to correspond. Therefore, it was decided to transfer them to a nearby major hospital in secret.

Night, July 1st: During transportation, due to an assault from an unknown figure who appeared all of a sudden, all fifty men were killed. Their bodies were burned, which seems to be a measure to conceal information.

「They were murdered…?」

「Aa. Most likely an assassin sent by the Holy Ronelia Empire or the Black Organization. The trusted Holy Knights who were in charge of security during the transfer – all seemed to be knocked out.」

Sensei shrugged her shoulders and continued further.

「As a result of on-site inspection, some suspicious footprints were found near the beach house. Aside from the group who attacked you, another small group might have been hiding.」

「A small group…?」

Sensei nodded.

「I’m sure this incident is a combat experiment using spirit pill. In doing so, the enemy prepared two groups. A small group that collects the observed data and fifty sacrificial pawns.」

「S-『Sacrificial Pawns』… they treat human life so lightly…」

「The masterminds behind this incident, are inhumane guys. – You should be careful too.」sensei concluded with an advice.

「But why only me? Don’t you have to tell Ria, Rose, the president and the rest?」

「That’s because you – no, nevermind.」

「……?」

「Well anyway – adults have their own reasons and circumstances. I decided that it was better to tell you alone. Naturally, you can’t say a word about this to anyone else.」

「Is that so… Understood…」

I’m not really convinced, but…

It didn’t seem like she would tell me more about this even if I asked, so I simply nodded for the time being.

「But the current situation is not too much to worry about. And you certainly don’t have to worry when I’m around. I am fairly capable after all.」

「Thank you.」

I have heard a lot about sensei’s true strength recently.

It is very reassuring if she says so.

「Alright, that’s all. Sorry to keep you up so late. The training camp will continue tomorrow! So, sleep well and get in good shape!」

「Yes, then – Goodnight, sensei.」

「Aa, night.」

Then I left Leia-sensei’s room.

■

After that, games and training were repeated single-mindedly for the next four days – today is the last day of the joint summer camp.

We dragged our tired bodies and gathered at Ferris-san’s private beach as usual.

Then Leia-sensei, Ferris-san, and the president, stood in front of everyone.

「Well, gentlemen! You did well to endure through a tough but fun summer camp!」sensei said.

「Thank you so much, I think you all really worked hard.」Ferris-san said.

「And this being the last day – let’s play to our heart’s content!」

And when the president said so,

「Hooray! We can finally jump into the sea!」

「It was pretty tough this year, but… I’m happy from the bottom of my heart that we’re finally liberated…」

「Yahoo! Let’s play till we drop!」

There were loud cheers from both students of Thousand Blade Academy and Ice King Academy.

Everyone was very happy, but…

To be honest, I was slightly… No, I was pretty disappointed.

(It’s over already… I wanted to train more together with everyone…)

It’s fun to swing the sword quietly alone. But it’s more fun when we swing it together. -Same as how meals taste better with company.

And as I dropped my shoulders,