Chapter 31 (2/2)
Because today had just been a test, he hadn’t thought much about it.
Thinking back, he was lax in his explanations as well.
It was the job of the knights to teach the apprentices the mental state and resolution they required.
The plan had been to call it off if it seemed like things would be dangerous. But it went unexpectedly well, and because Crow just left Heath to her own devices, they ended up with this result.
What’s more, the reason the mistake got even bigger was because Heath’s abilities had far exceeded their expectations.
Crow roughly scratched at his head, and apologised to Fii.
“It’s true that I was too naive. Sorry for being angry without seeing my own faults, Heath.”
“No, not at all. You didn’t do anything wrong.”
Fii shook her head.
“Well then, the punishment is as follows――――”
“EEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!?”
Fii thought she was prepared for any manner of harsh punishments, but when York gave the announcement, a scream escaped her lips.
That night, Fii was collapsed over her table as she wept.
“Oh? Heath, you aren’t eating?” asked Remié, as he came over with a tray.
Heath probably enjoyed eating more than any of them, so it was strange to see her without food.
“Apparently he violated some orders, and has to go without dinner for three nights as punishment…”
Since Fii didn’t even have the will to talk any more, Geith answered in her stead.
The punishment that York announced was to go without dinner for three nights. To Fii, who liked eating more than any of the recruits in the Northern Dormitory, it was a terribly harsh punishment.
“All members are forbidden to eat dinner for three nights. In exchange, make sure to eat properly at breakfast.” the Captain had said.
Fii started to stare enviously at the stew Remié was eating.
“W-, Want some…? I don’t think anybody will know if it’s just a bite…”
As he broke into a cold sweat at Fii’s intense gaze, he offered a spoon to her.
But Fii shook her head.
“No, it’s fine.”
She wouldn’t break a promise with the Captain.
But once Slad arrived and began eating his hamburg steak, Fii once again shedding tears of envy.
“Uuuuuu, I’m so hungryyyyy, guys… I’m so jealoussss, guys…”
(You could have just not come to the dining hall…)
Everybody in the room seemed to share that thought.
In a night life district, Crow placed his hands together and apologised to a wilful-looking woman.
“Soz. I can’t go have dinner anymore!”
“Hahh!? You promised me that you would take me to a delicious dinner! You had time to come here, didn’t you! Explain to me why!”
The woman’s face flushed red in anger.
“Ahh, well, I just don’t have much appet.i.te right now. I’ve already a reservation, so if you want, could you go by yourself?”
The woman immediately exploded into a slap.
“Don’t mess with me! I won’t ever accept a date with you again!”
Her heels clicked against the ground as she stormed away.
Because she was strong-willed, Crow found her enjoyable to talk to, so he quite liked her as a dating partner. But she was also proud. It was likely that she wouldn’t accept another invitation from him.
“Well, can’t be helped, huh…”
Watching her leave, Crow sighed, and for a moment flashed a bitter smile.
In the 18th Division’s meeting place, Orbull watered a pot plant.
The flowers were blooming beautifully, and he seemed to be enjoying himself today as well.
That night, Roy continued to work at his desk.
“Your Majesty. It is about time to leave for your dinner with Her Highness, Queen Fiiru,” asked an official.
As though suddenly remembering, Roy replied,
“Aah, sorry. I forgot to mention. Please let them know that I’m not having dinner tonight.”
“Sorry!?”
In his disbelief, the official asked again.
After thinking for a little, Roy replied once more.
“Please just give my portion tonight to the chefs or somebody. And send my apologies to Queen Fiiru as well. For the next two days also, there is no need to make me dinner.”
“Y-, Yes…”
Although he didn’t understand the point of it, the official nodded.
Saying nothing further, Roy began to move his pen again.
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