Chapter 154 (1/2)

The table I was sitting at had now increased from three people to four. Sophia-chan quickly got a meal ready for Ester-chan. She was breathing heavily and it was quite an erotic sight. I couldn’t stop staring at her trembling lips. I want to french kiss her.

“There was actually something I wanted to tell you.”

Ester-chan said this after we had been sitting for a while.

By the way, she was sitting next to Sophia-chan, across from Edita Sensei. She was diagonally across the table from me. The dining table is only meant for four people, so that was the only seat left.

“Tell me?”

“Yeah. Actually, it was decided that the audience with the King will be held tomorrow afternoon.”

“Eh, tomorrow?”

“That isn’t a problem, is it? I’m sorry for bringing it up so suddenly.”

“It’s an audience with the King, I doubt I can refuse….”

It must be about me potentially receiving the title of baron.

“Thank you. I’m glad you’ll be by my side.”

“But, umm, I….”

“If you become a nobleman your life will become so much easier. I’ll do whatever I can to support you so let’s do our best together. When you become a noble, I’ll take care of all of the difficult things and you can continue living as you have. I’ll make sure you won’t have to worry about anything.”

“No, I should be the one saying that.”

I never expected to receive an offer to be the gigolo of a beautiful young blonde girl.

Ester-chan’s appeal has been steadily increasing. To be honest, I have to control myself around her. If she were to grab hold of my penis I wouldn’t be able to escape. If ever there comes a day when she offers me a blowjob, I am one hundred percent confident that I would say yes.

“O-Oi, are you going to become a member of the nobility?”

After listening to our conversation, Edita Sensei looked incredibly surprised.

The thought of a commoner becoming a nobleman really must be quite shocking.

“It hasn’t been decided yet, Edita-san.”

“No, it has. They sent a letter saying they were beginning the necessary procedures to give you the title of baron.”

“Eh…?”

Seriously?

“That’s what I came here to tell you. There were those that opposed the idea, but they finally agreed to allow it on one condition. The audience tomorrow is being held to tell you this condition.”

“I-Is that so?”

“I’ll still attend the Academic Conference in the morning, but I’ll leave for the castle in the afternoon. I can stop at the dormitory to pick you up if you’d like. Does that work for both of you?”

“Yes, I’d like that.”

“As long as I’ll be able to still attend the conference.”

“…good.”

Ester-chan and Edita Sensei stared at each other.

I could feel a strange foreboding feeling.

This must be how the Tokugawa shogunate felt when they first saw the Black Ships appear off the shores of Japan.

***

The following morning a guide arrived as promised.

Christina was already in the carriage as Edita Sensei and I got in. Our destination was a lecture hall located on the school grounds. It would’ve been possible for us to walk here, but the distance was far enough that it made more sense to take a carriage.

“Lord Fahren, this is Edita-san, she’s my alchemy teacher. She’s actually the one that created the recipe for the medicine used to cure the Princess.”

“Hou! You can call me Fahren. I’m a teacher here at the academy. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”

The noble mage greeted her with a smile.

“R-Right…I’m Edita. I’m just a simple alchemist. I don’t have any great title.”

While Edita Sensei was a little more restrained than usual.

She really is a shy person. Last night, I don’t think she said a single word to anyone but me.

“Then…u-umm, thank you for allowing me to attend as well.”

While fidgeting in place, Edita Sensei politely thanked the noble mage.

The difference between her cute appearance and rather blunt tone is wonderful.

“Don’t mention it. If you’re friends with that man, I have no reason to refuse. If you’d like, I can have them prepare a meal for you at the venue before your arrival.”

“This is more than enough. As long as I can watch I’ll be fine.”

“Okay, that’s fine, but if you change your mind, don’t hesitate to speak up.”

“Yeah, s-sure….”

The noble mage seemed to be in a good mood.

I wonder what this Academic Conference is going to be like. Based on everything I’ve seen so far, I’m reminded of the stress and anxiety everyone felt when we’d be preparing for a cultural festival.

“Oi, aren’t you going to greet me, human?”

And there was Christina standing next to me.

The love consultation from the other day doesn’t appear to have been a joke. She’s probably the reason the noble mage is in such a good mood.

“You said tomorrow, didn’t you? It’s been several days now.”

“I’m sorry but a lot of things happened.”

What does she mean by ‘tomorrow?’ I don’t remember.

Well, whatever, it’s just Christina.

“Tch….”

The loli dragon clicked her tongue.

By the way, she was wearing her usual dress but it appeared to be slightly shorter than normal. The noble mage probably told her something to satisfy his own sexual desires. That ossan is slowly but surely going down the loli route.

“I’m sure you weren’t bored if you were with Lord Fahren.”

“Oh, I don’t know. I feel like I’d be able to use you more. Don’t you agree?”

“I don’t know about that, but Lord Fahren really is a nice person.”

I took this chance to praise the noble mage.

I glanced over at the noble mage and saw him observing our conversation.

“Fu~n….”

But Christina just let out a displeased sigh.

“What’s wrong? You seem to be lacking your usual energy.”