181 Third: Dormitory after a long time (1/2)

It's already been three months since the school I built started .

I was working on the mass production of my master's shield and armor, and the time has flown by.

The mass production of the shield has started and the mass production of the armor will be ready in another three months.

Do you think I need six months to learn the process?　But the employees at the magician's factory are even better than I thought they would be, which is a relief.

And the school, which started last month, is going well so far.

Camilla has told me that everyone is enthusiastic and very helpful.

Well, it's only been three months, after all. It'll be a little while longer before anything goes wrong.

Let's just hope they all graduate.

”Leo!　Aren't you ready?　I'd better get going or I won't be able to finish cleaning up my dorm today!

Oh, I'm sorry. I have to go!

Yeah. Today I'll start living in the dorms again.

It's been almost two years, but we finally finished repairing the school that was blown up, and tomorrow's school day begins again.

After almost no schooling, we're in the sixth grade, the highest grade.

By the way, the seniors had to apply to witchcraft school on their own instead of going to school.

I guess the seniors didn't get any recommendations and it must have been hard work~~.

With that kind of speculation, I left the room.

”It's late. You guys ready to go?

No, there's nothing to prepare for: .......

I didn't think I'd be able to say such a thing to a grumpy Shelly after being waited on, so I just fooled her.

”Uh-huh. Are you two done?

Yes. I put it in here.

After saying that, Leena showed me a bag of magic items that can hold a lot of things.

This is the reward I gave her for attacking the dungeon.

I also give out other magic items such as wannabe terrace number two, which is useful for attacking dungeons, as a reward every time I hit a level.

Sherry and the others have reached the eighth floor and the knights have reached the fifth.

After my sister came back, my pace slowed down a bit, but my knights are catching up.

Maybe the knights will overtake Sherry and her friends while I'm at school.

I mean, we're continuing to grow in strength month after month, and I'm hoping we'll win soon.

”Leo?

Oops. All right, let's go. Hold on to all three of you.

I shouldn't have done that. I can't stop thinking about it. I made Sherry and the others wait and I shouldn't make them even crankier.

I shifted in my haste.

”Great. Here we are. So, I'll see you in class tomorrow.

'Is it because we've lived together for over a year ......?　I kind of feel like I'm just going to miss you until tomorrow.

Yeah. I was just saying to myself that I was feeling a little lonely.

I'll see you tomorrow, but it feels like a long time.

'Yeah. ....... Hey, why don't you go to Leo's room at night when you're done cleaning up?

It's okay.　No one's going to be mad at us. But maybe they'll be in Frank's room, so just make sure you tell them when you're done cleaning up.

Normally, it wouldn't be a good idea for a girl to be in the boys' dormitory, but me and Shelly and the others are well known for our relationship, and after all, no one can be mad at Shelly, the princess, so...

Well, with my transition, I can move around undetected, so there's nothing to worry about...

”Okay. Okay. Okay. Leena, let's hurry up and finish cleaning up!

'Yes!　Leo-kun, please wait for me!

When they regained some energy, they rushed to their room.

”Bell, let's head up to our room.

Yes. It's been a long time since we've been alone together.

You haven't been in the Forest of Evil since... Have you been in the Devil's Forest since?

We didn't have time to be alone for another year .

Up until dormitory life, we always lived alone together.

I know. To be honest, I missed you.

I know it's bad, but it's not like it's just the two of you with Shelly and Leena around: .......

Besides, it's not like Belle wasn't home because she was trying out the dungeon with Sherry and the others .

'More importantly, I was just wondering: ....... Belle, you're still the maid, right?

I was wondering the other day when my mom got mad at me, how is Belle being treated now?

Yes. I'm still the maid.

'May I ask why?　Didn't the maids have to quit?

That's easy. I can't take care of Master Leo in the dorms if I'm not his personal maid. If I stop being a maid, I lose my unique privileges. I won't let anyone else take this job.

Oh no, of course not. Don't look at me like that .......

”Nah, I see. ....... Well, I'd appreciate it if Belle would wake me up too. So you're going to quit being a maid after your dorm life is over then?

Belle is surprisingly loyal to her own desires.

The collection in Belle's room is a good example: ...... Oops, you can't go any further.

I'm sure you're right. However, I will continue to take care of Leo-sama for years to come, okay?

Uh-huh. A very long time.

I felt a glare, and I turned away from the bell in a panic.

Come to think of it, my clothes are still on ......, so they're no good.

'Su, long live ......'

Apparently, Belle is having a hard time with that.

Don't be embarrassed by those words, not after what you said about always being there.

That's really cute.

Okay. Let's just finish up and relax.

When I say ......, I'm just replenishing my new clothes, especially since I'm not taking them out of this room.

I hadn't been back in my room in a long time, and I was pulling clothes out of my backpack and onto my desk.

About a week's worth of clothes.

I can get to and from the castle easily, so I haven't brought that much stuff with me .......

''I'll put the clothes away on my end. Leo-sama should rest.

'Me too ...... No, yeah . I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I'm going to get in the way of that, please.

I don't know where it's stored and other details, so it will be faster if you leave it to Belle, who is used to it.

''Don't worry, it won't take long to do this.

Bing bong!

'Oh?　Who are you?　I'll get it. Bell, get dressed.

Okay. Yes, please.

Who the hell is coming?

Oh, come on. Frank and Hermann.

As soon as I opened the door, I saw a line of familiar faces.

Come to think of it, Frank was in the next room, so I wondered if he'd notice me coming back.

It's good to see you.

Long time no see!

”Frank, long time. Long time no see Herman?　You've been working in my territory for years, haven't you?　I mean, could you really run to school?

Actually, Hermann . He could have been at school in a flash if he'd transferred with me, and yet he left the castle a few days ago, running to train.

That's the ultimate in stoicism.

”Yes, sir. I arrived the day before yesterday at noon.

Yeah. How's Frank doing?

Let's leave the energetic Hermann alone and listen to Frank for the first time in years.

What was Frank doing during his long holiday?

It's okay. ......

So-so?　You're not that energetic?

What's going on?

Sort of. ......

You sound like you need some help with that lame response: ......

Okay. It's not a good time to talk about it here, so why don't we talk in my office?

I think he's in serious trouble, and as a best friend, I need to talk to him about it.

I pulled Frank into the room.

'Are you sure?　Master, you just got back, right?

Yeah . I just came to meet you and ask you to come to my room later.

You need to get a grip on yourself. We've been through dungeons together, haven't we?

I'm fine. I'm not doing anything, and I'm free. Look, I was just about to come over to Frank and his friends. Oh, here we go. Here we go.

Yeah, well, you can go to ......

Sorry to disturb you!

So what?　Why isn't Frank well?

You were home for the holidays, weren't you?

Did your parents do something to upset you?

Oh, did he get pissed off at you for not going to the dungeon with me?

If that's the case, you've done a bad job: .......

Hey. What does it feel like to like someone?

...... hmm?

I'm sorry. I didn't catch that. Can you say that again?

So what does it feel like to love someone?

Apparently, I heard wrong about .......

What's up with you all of a sudden?　Did you find someone you like?

Spring has finally come to Frank!

No, ...... it's not like that.

d*mn. That's a shame.