163 163. Girls Meeting (1/2)

Aena was on her way to the girls' dormitory alone.

It was the same dormitory where Iris and Aria were staying.

Her room was on the top floor of the dormitory, where there was a vacant room. When she opened the door to the room, Aena called out to the visitor.

You're waiting for me in my room, is there any movement?

No, I was just tidying up the room. Master Aena, you haven't packed your things since you arrived, have you?

The girl, Mercier Altina, answered Aena's words.

She is not dressed in a maid's uniform, but in a military uniform like Aena.

When she was on duty, she was not working as a maid, but as a soldier. That is why she is now dressed in a military uniform.

She was holding the school uniform that Aena was going to wear tomorrow.

I'm fine with it. I have no problem with that.

I'm not here just for fun. Aena-sama, as long as you act as a student of the school, you are not allowed to wear that uniform for a while. You're a conspicuous person, after all.

”Don't worry. I have nothing to be ashamed of.

That's not the point... Well, where were you headed?　I was expecting you back a little sooner.

I thought you would be back sooner.

Aena took off her hat and coat and lay down on the bed.

She had gone to Alta's room. I went to Arutha's room to have a little talk.

”I see, in Alta's room. So, I take it your request for help was successful?

Yes, we're on the right track. - Right track, but not very responsive, are we?

What do you mean?　What do you mean by thin?

I'm not sure what you mean by that.

What's that 'is there something wrong? Thank you for speaking for me.

Thank you for speaking for me. That's exactly how I felt.

You have a way about you. ....... Look, I went to the room of a guy I was in love with. And I did it alone!　Isn't it normal to wonder what's going on?

Nothing happened, did it?

I ate the dinner he made.

I ate his dinner. The expression on Mercier's face did not change at all, but rather looked as expected.

Aena looked a little unhappy.

”It's ....... If you have something to say, say it.

”With all due respect, I thought that was typical of you, Miss Aena.

”Is that rude?　What's rude about it?

You didn't do anything in particular.

Mercier tells Aena clearly.

Aena looks puzzled and then smiles.

I don't see how anything can happen so suddenly. But to dine under the same roof with the man I love - this is a new experience for me. Isn't it wonderful?

”If that's what it takes to satisfy you--well, I'm getting off track. So you were able to enlist the help of Master Alta?

I didn't go off on a tangent. ...... Oh well. I got his help. In exchange, you'll give us all the information you have.