Book 6: Chapter 2: The First Debut of Silent Witch at Cafeteria (2/2)
”I would perhaps choose musical performance course, but considering my future, I would also like to learn two languages. Maybe if I learn some languages, especially Southern Continent Commercial and Ouka, I could be useful for my father's work.”
”How wonderful. I think I'll go for embroidery… that's the only thing I'm good at. I'll hold off on the other one. What about you, Miss Claudia?”
Casey casually swung the conversation to Claudia, and Claudia said with a gloomy smile on her beautiful face.
”Herbology and basic spell casting… might come in handy to shut those idiots up, don't you think?”
Casey hoped Claudia doesn't say things like that with an evil smile, as if having already poisoned a few people.
As for Monica, who was saved by Claudia's emergency treatment a week ago, she couldn't say anything about it.
”Have you decided yet, Monica?”
Asked by Lana, Monica was stuck for words.
Serendia Academy offered a strong curriculum in languages, law, and liberal arts, but was somewhat weak in areas such as advanced mathematics, physics, and biology.
In other words, subjects in which Monica excels were few and far between.
When it comes to basic spells casting, she definitely excelled at it…
…I can't even say that my magic formula is listed in a basic spells textbook…
Being too good at magic-related matters, on the other hand, would likely get her into trouble.
”…I haven't… decided… at all… yet.”
Monica answered while kneading her fingers, which made Casey grin.
”So, how about you come with me to look around the courses? I haven't decided on one yet, and hopefully, I could get to know some new courses that I wouldn't normally encounter.”
”…please guide me well…”
When it came to observing the courses, it was natural that she would run into a group of people she had never met before. For Monica, who was very uncomfortable with this, Casey's offer was very much appreciated.
As she patted her chest in relief, the waiter brought the meal to her. In front of Monica was a beautifully colored fried fish, salad, bread, and soup lined on her table.
Casey, who ordered the same thing, split the bread in two with a beaming face, put the vegetables and fries between them, and took a big bite.
When Claudia saw the way she was eating, her brow furrowed.
”…that is how the laborers eat.”
”At home, we all eat like this. When we took rest after farming.”
Casey didn't care if Claudia looked dumbfounded or not. That kind of strength to not care about the eyes of the people around her was something Monica envied.
Casey gulped down a piece of bread and wiped her mouth with a napkin before saying.
”Besides, in my hometown, nobles and workers are equal. We all have to work together to get food.”
”So, how did you end up at this school?”
”I don't mind if you say, ‘How could a poor aristocrat pay for school?' In fact, that's what I think.”
Instead of being menial, Casey spoke casually.
She probably didn't think of her circumstances as unfortunate.
”I was really lucky to get into Serendia Academy. A kind person with whom we have a connection has offered to help us. My father says I should go and meet His Highness, but… You know, I'm sure your father will tell you this at least once. Like ‘Go catch His Highness' eye' or something.”
Claudia and Lana shook their heads at Casey's blurting.
”…I have a fiance.”
”My father was like, ‘What if my pretty Lana catches His Highness' eye?' Well, it's unlikely, isn't it?”
At their words, Casey muttered, ”I envy you…” and then glanced at Monica.
”What about you, Monica?”
”Oh… huh?”
”Has anyone ever told you that? That you should catch the attention of His Highness.”
Monica was at a loss for words. If anything, it was Monica's duty to escort his highness.
”Well… uh… I'm afraid so…”
Barely answering that, Casey didn't seem to be particularly bothered by it and gave an ‘I see,' and then took another bite of bread.