第２４２掘：情報を集めに地獄へ (Part2)
"Haa, but I have to deliver the documents to that academy and report back. It's such a hassle," Yuki grumbled.
"That's tough. But Agil is the strongest in terms of combat power, right? I don't think it's a wrong decision," Agil replied.
"I know. But it's painful for me to go to a place that's been around for ages, a den of people called 'Masters' rather than mages," Yuki said.
"But isn't it interesting for Agil?"
"...Well, yes. Because I use magic swords, weapons that convert magic power into magic. I do want to see the research at a place where magic masters gather. I mean, the King has ordered me to stay for half a year and steal any techniques I can," Agil explained.
"That's only natural, isn't it?"
"It might be natural, but it's in the form of enrollment as a student at the King's request. And in that meritocratic academy, there's no way I won't be noticed," Agil said.
"Ah, so it's meritocracy after all."
"Of course. Magic is talent. You can't increase talent by relying on aristocratic authority, and I'm entering there suddenly at the King's request? Even though I can use some magic myself, I'll probably be glared at," Agil said.
"...Good luck."
There was nothing else I could say.
Enrollment in such a school was a flag-fest.
In some stories, there's an unfortunate protagonist...
Perhaps they're at the bottom due to their sharp talent, or maybe their hidden talent awakens when Agil enrolls!!
Then, they'd confront fate through battles with haughty, talented young ladies or handsome men.
Yeah, I'm definitely going to remain an observer.
I'll even have Kirika do some work and gather information secretly.
If I or my wives go, we'll inevitably get caught up in events.
Besides, I'm already mentally 28. I don't want to go to school now!!
What do you think I've been doing as an adult enjoying my free life for?!
I haven't reincarnated, so there's no need to go to that kind of prison.
...Do you know how much I struggled during my school days?
"What are you talking about? Yuki and the others are also coming as reporters from the Zilba side. And you're enrolling the same way I am," Agil suddenly said from the side, his words not processing quickly enough.
"Huh?"
"The letter said that the reporters from the Zilba side are Yuki and the others! But it's natural, considering your combat power," Agil explained.
"Wait, what about the escort for Princess Miffy?" Yuki asked.
"No, it's not like all of Yuki's group are going to the academy. We'll be acting separately, of course," Agil replied.
"...That's how it'll be."
"That old man from Zilba, he's trying to disperse our forces here, isn't he?" I thought.
No, calm down. It's not so much about dispersing our forces as it is about expecting me to be suited for the job.
He knows we can't handle it even with just one of us, and he knows I want to gather information. So, this is him trying to curry favor.
With this, I can go to the academy and do my research with a clear conscience.
...If only he knew about my aversion to academies.
We're building schools in Weed too, but I'm not a student or a regular teacher.
Nor am I responsible for training heroes or handling dropouts. It was fine being the principal of a regular school.
...Damn it, what should I do?!
No matter how I look at it, I have to go to a place full of flags!!
How can I reduce the damage?
Jessica is the best for escorting Princess Miffy, and even if he's trying to disperse our forces, it won't be much of a dispersion with travel within the dungeon, so that's fine.
The question is, who will go to the academy with me?
"Hey, are you okay?" Agil asked.
"Hm? Ah, I was just thinking about who would go to the academy," Yuki replied.
"Ah, they'll all want to come, won't they? It must be tough for Yuki," Agil said.
...Right, that's another problem.
They were excited about wearing school uniforms before, so there's a possibility they'll all want to participate.
But a magic academy, huh? It might have a different flavor than the lectures by Curse or Rurua, so it might be worth going...
I'm always prepared to respond to the movements of the Holy Sword users, and the information is at a dead end right now.
Damn, I can't find a reason not to go.
Only I understand the events that I can predict in abundance, and there's no way they'll understand if I tell them.
What should I do?
How can I safely survive in a school that is a minefield of events!?
Damn it, maybe I should consult with Taiki.
He's the only Japanese person I know, I've put him under special protection, and he understands the meaning of flags!!
Ah, God, please let nothing happen...!!
"Hahaha, there's no way that's possible. Hee, my stomach hurts!!"
Damn it, is the only goddess I have a useless one?
And so, to a place where easy-to-understand information can be gathered!!
And then, the den of events. A staple of stories!!
Here we go, enrollment!!
How will Yuki avoid the events!!
And what kind of events await him!!
Which of my wives will enroll as Yuki's schoolmate!!
Don't expect any fateful encounters by bumping into someone at a corner on the way to school!!
And don't expect any school heroines!!
So, what will happen to Yuki, who doesn't want to go to school at his age now!!
You all must understand, how much courage does it take to enter a school where the age gap is 10 years, without knowing the current student trends!!
It's going to be tough, normally.