132 132. Engagement Story (1/2)

The following week, the topic of Aena's study abroad was officially discussed at the meeting, and she was assigned to my class - or rather, she was.

Apparently, Aena had requested to be in the class with Iris.

You can say that it is typical for her, but now my class will have Iris, who is one of the four major noble families and is called the ”Princess of the Sword,” as well as Aena, who is the daughter of an Imperial Marshal. I'm not sure what to make of this, but I'm sure it's a good idea. ...... I hope there are no major problems, but I wonder if Aena will join my escort mission as well.

I haven't heard anything about it from Remyll, though.

If that happens, I'll ask for an extra ...... paycheck.

I'm sure it's all about the money, but I feel like my job is getting harder and harder. ...... Originally, I thought there was a possibility that I could have an easier time as an escort for the Sword Saint Princess because she was too strong, but maybe I should just forget about that.

In any case, I'm going to work hard for the salary I get.

I thought that Mercier would be enrolled as well as Aena, but she was not mentioned.

I don't know what she's thinking, but at least there's no reason for Aena to come to study abroad.

As for me, we've been on the same side at one time. I don't think she came here to do anything wrong.

”...... Dr. Schweizer!

Dr. Schweizer!　Mr. Iris?

You will find a lot of things that you can do to make your life easier.

She was holding a piece of paper in her hand.

”Excuse me. I'd like to take a day off this week, here's my application.

”On a weekday?　That's unusual. Do you have any plans?

I glanced at the document, but all it said was 'personal business'.

Not a few students take time off from school to run errands, but this was the first time Iris had applied.

”Uh, yes.

I'm not sure what to say. ...... I could see that she was trying to hide something from me.

I'm not going to ask too much about that, but given my role, I have to ask.

”Iris, can I ask you a quick question about your schedule, just in case?

It's ...... not something I'm going to talk about openly, and I'm going to say no. ......

What are you talking about?

Actually, ...... you and I happened to meet the other day on our day off, didn't we?

Oh, Mr. Iris is the cat.

Forget about that. Anyway, that day I got a call from my parents, the Reinfels.

What?　From the Rheinfels: ......?

If it was a call to Iris, it must have been urgent. I thought so, but judging from Iris's attitude, it was not.