Chapter 150 (2/2)

“That can’t be.”

Lydia was shocked again.

I don’t need the n.o.ble mage praising me in front of her.

I want him to do that when Sophia’s around.

“I’m sorry to ask a member of the executive committee this but I’d like a few more seats this year than usual. I’ll confirm the final number needed on the day of the conference, but be sure to include a seat for his maid as well.”

“Yes, I’ll request additional seats for you. I understand.”

“Good. Also, prepare a lot of sweet snacks.”

“Y-Yes! I’ll make sure there are plenty of sweets!”

Lydia’s face was looking gaunt as she nodded once more. The n.o.ble mage is like Lydia Sensei’s strict boss.

“.”

I see.

I understand now. He told her to add extra seats. If there’s someone else coming besides me, it’s most likely the loli dragon.

The sweets are just something to lure her there.

Is he trying to bring her to a place where he can show off his skills? That’s not a bad idea. She’s interested in powerful magic, so this should be a perfect opportunity for them to find common ground.

“And what business did you have with me?”

“Right. We needed to make preparations for the staff meeting tomorrow.”

“Ah, is it that time already?”

The n.o.ble mage furrowed his brow.

It seems like he has other business to take care of.

“I understand you have a very busy schedule but we need you in the meeting room.”

“I understand.”

The n.o.ble mage nodded.

Does this mean our first love meeting is over?

“If it’s okay with you, I’ll excuse myself for today.”

“Sure. Sorry for making you come all the way here just for a short visit.”

“No, it’s really no problem.”

“I’ll send a carriage to pick you up tomorrow morning. There’s nothing, in particular, you’ll need to bring. The Academic Conference is for those wis.h.i.+ng to follow along the path to become a mage. I’m sure you’ll like it. Also, I don’t mind if you’d like to bring anyone with.”

“Okay, then I’ll take my leave.”

“Of course.”

I stood up from the sofa and left the room after bowing to each of them.

I don’t know the exact details, but it seems my schedule for tomorrow has been set.

I remember hearing about this Academic Conference before.

It’s some type of scholarly event that the teachers from the academy take part in. It was explained to me a few days ago by the Deputy Director. If I remember correctly, most of the teachers disliked the event, but the n.o.ble mage seemed excited by it.

It’s similar to the differences in experience between someone that attends a festival and someone that helps set one up.

I arrived back at the dormitory after leaving the n.o.ble mage’s office.

I entered the living room and saw Sophichan lying on the sofa reading a book. On a table next to her, there was tea and snacks prepared. Occasionally, she’d reach one hand out and grab the tea before gulping it down while still reading her book.

She’d make a good full-time housewife. Especially with that s.e.xy maid outfit.

Seeing her completely relaxed like this warms my heart. It makes me think of us as a couple that’s been married for many years. She’d sometimes scratch her right calf with her left foot. I got a little excited at the chance to study a girl in her natural state.

“What are you reading?”

“Wha !?”

She nearly screamed after I called out to her.

She seemed incredibly surprised as her entire body started to tremble.

“TTanaksan!?”

I guess she didn’t hear me come in.

“I’m sorry I disturbed you. You can go back to what you were doing.”

“I’m I-I-I-I’m very sorry! I’ll prepare your tea right away!”

She stood up and ran to the kitchen as if she were trying to escape from me.

Was she really that shocked?

It looked like she was fleeing from some type of monster.

I’d rather she ran and jumped in my arms before wrapping her legs around me. Every virgin wishes to experience that once in their life. I’m confident that if she were ever to do that, I wouldn’t let go of her.

“.”

No, this isn’t the time for me to my delusions.

I have to know.

The time that Sophichan spent alone with Allen.

What happened on those few days they were alone together after I left?

“.”

But I can’t just ask her whether or not she’s still a virgin.

What should I do?

As I was agonizing over how to go about asking her, a lively voice could be heard coming from the entrance.

“I-It’s me! Ester! I’m coming in!”

You don’t have to announce who you are. It’s clear by your voice.

I could hear her footsteps running down the hall without waiting for my reply.

The loli b.i.t.c.h has entered my home without permission.

I should be sure to lock the door from now on.

After a brief moment, the living room door was thrown open and the beautiful blonde loli ran into the room. She wasn’t in her normal school uniform, but rather the men’s clothing I had seen her wear in Tricklis. I guess she must’ve had business outside of the school.

I decided to make a preemptive attack once she spotted me.

“Good afternoon, Ester-chan.”

“Yes, it’s a great afternoon! The weather is so nice today!”

While looking a little nervous, the loli b.i.t.c.h stared at me.

Just as she said, the weather is nice today.

“Oh, is Sophia not here today?”

She looked around the room as she asked this.

“She’s in the kitchen.”

“Oh, really? Then I’ll go say hi.”

The blonde loli ran to the kitchen. It’s like she treats Sophia as her own maid. Well, it’s nice if they’re close to each other.

They’re kind of like the n.o.ble mage and me.

“.”

I’m a little worried.

What do they talk about?

Recently, Ester-chan has acting rashly at almost every opportunity. I’m afraid she’ll be a bad influence on Sophichan. It’s the master’s duty to look after the maid that looks after him. Naturally, this is my duty to take care of her. Yeah, it’s natural.

I quietly followed after Ester-chan and made my way to the kitchen.