Book 9: Chapter 5: The Heros Substitute (2/2)
As Monica was perplexed by the tense atmosphere, the door of a nearby classroom rattled open and a voice that ridiculously loud came out.
”Aaah! You came, too, Monica, Lana! The spice roast is just about ready! And I recommend the veal stew! The school chef cooked our meat really well, and it taste so tender and juicy, you have to try it!”
Glenn who had the sleeves of his uniform rolled up, wearing a bandana on his head and an apron tied to his uniform looked very much out of place as a student at this school.
While the students involved in the stage were stunned by the sudden intrusion, Glenn noticed Felix's presence and greeted him with a cheerful smile.
”Oh, President! Thank you for ordering my family's meat today! My father and mother are both very proud of me! It's like I've done a lifetime's worth of filial piety!”
Felix smiled graciously at Glenn, who had a big smile on his face.
But Monica saw that his eyes narrowed for a moment as he examined Glenn's entire body. He's definitely up to something.
”I'm glad to hear you feel that way, Dudley.”
”No, I'm really thankful for that, President!”
”Really? Then would you do me a favor?”
”Anything you say.”
When Glenn nodded in reply, Monica inwardly held her head.
Oh, you shouldn't, Glenn. You can't just nod at the President's request…
Of course, Monica's inner voice did not reach Glenn.
Felix gave a beautiful smile and turned to Mabel and the others.
”I believe the person you need for his replacement was tall, physically strong, and with a strong voice… right?”
”Well, yes…”
”I guess he fits the description perfectly, then.”
So said Felix as he patted Glenn on the shoulder.
Well, it's true that Glenn was taller and more physically capable than most boys his age. Not to mention the loudness of his voice.
Glenn, not understanding this situation, looked at Felix with a blank face.
”Well, a replacement? For the president? Oh, you mean acting as student council president for a day? I have no confidence in my ability to say something wise like President, though.”
”No, it's much easier than that. You are going to slay the dragon and protect the beautiful heroine.”
Felix's words made Glenn's eyes sparkle. It was as if he was a dog being offered a piece of meat with a bone.
Monica swore she could feel the image of his tail wagging around on his back.
”Slaying the dragons… protecting the heroine… that's awesome! It's so cool!”
”So cool?”
When Felix recited Glenn's words with a tilt of his head, Glenn clenched his fists and reiterated his remarks.
”I mean, that's super cool!”
”Ah, yes, it's cool. After all, you're going to be acting as a hero of this country. So you'd better tone down your accent.”
”Got it! I mean… Yes, sir!”
The fact that he seemed to believe he had hidden his accent with this was already quite worrying.
But Felix saw nothing wrong with that and pushed Glenn toward Mabel and the others.
”As you can see, he's very eager to do it.”
”I don't know about you, but I'm gonna do my best… I mean, I'll do my best!”
Mabel and the others' faces were colored with anxiety and confusion. They weren't the only ones. It was the same for Lana and Monica. And yet, with a face full of enthusiasm, Glenn said, ”So, what kind of dragon are we fighting?” and so on.
And so, with all of the tumultuous events of the second half of the stage about to take place, the curtain was about to rise.