Chapter 29 - Volume 2 (2/2)

As soon as my age changed and I was qualified to enter the magic academy, The King said as such.

Normally, there is no greeting from the first-year representative during the entrance ceremony of the magic academy. That is how it was supposed to be.

I seem to remember hearing that a long time ago, the adults abolished it since it was far too difficult for a seven-year-old noble to give such a speech. It had caused many of them to have trauma… What kind of greeting was that?

The voice of authority from Grandfather had revived the practice.

Grandfather, you stupid old man… It’s nothing but a giant annoyance.

“During the great earthquake in Count Oberu’s territory, didn’t Yurushia play an active role in resolving it? The school principal was on board as well, and even suggested that you use holy magic from the dais.”

“…Uu.”

After all that commotion from the earthquake, I, who felt more or less responsible, helped to treat the injured.

There seem to have been children that were caught up in the second demon summoning case that came out to where I was.

I denied it at first.

But then, Millaine took over the Count’s post after his [Accidental Death] in the earthquake, there was no body, so there were some problems with the accidental death claim. I was made to testify that I was with her at the time.

Elea-sama got really angry at me after that.

There were all sorts of rumors of how the headmaster wanted [Me] to give the speech no matter what.

When my name was used during Millaine’s succession, even Grandfather-sama was bothered.

…Well, it can’t be helped. I hate it.

Today is the Magic Academy entrance ceremony.

Rather than having a campus in the Touru territory, all of the precious children of the aristocracy go to the academy in the royal capital.

I’m no exception. Mother and Granny and our escort knights all went to our second house in the royal capital before the new year began.

What about my Sisters…? Last year, they began studying with my Aunt-sama in our neighboring country.

“The First-year representative, Yurushia-la-Verusenia will now give her greetings.”

“Yes.”

The tension is pretty low.

Walking up to the stage with my heart in a pitter-patter, I reached the podium where Mother and Father is watching me while Shelly and Betty, who were in the same uniform, gave me a small wave from their seats.

Those two, their uniforms are so cute…

We all wear the same uniform, so why is it that I’m the only one where my classmates keep their distance…

I’m omitting the contents of my greeting. People I barely knew were watching it with pleased eyes.

Such looks from just acquaintances…

Most of the people who saw me for the first time had looks of surprise on their face, and didn’t seem to hear my speech. Listen properly. No, wait, it’s alright even if you don’t listen.

I wonder if I’ll be able to get along in this school.

But you know… I’ve decided to live in this country as both a [Human] and a [Demon].

In the light as the [Princess] of the Holy Kingdom.

From the darkness, receiving some support from the old men in the aristocracy.

From the darkness in the darkness… from the darkest places, I will protect what is important to me as the [Demon Princess].

These students at my school, these developing youths, these [Human Children] are very, very important.

I’ll save you… even though I’m a Demon.

All of you who are dear to me…

“[Blessings to Everyone]…!”

At my [Words], the entrance hall was filled with a huge light, and in the hall, countless [Angels of Light] danced, the [Intermediate Spirits of Light] gathered, and an enormous [Archangel of Light] manifested, blessing everyone present…… screams of confusion erupted from the audience.

After the sudden, violent outburst, naturally, the entrance ceremony was stopped there. The first-year greeting was again abolished from the Magic Academy starting that next year.

I’ve done it again…