第２４４掘：学府編 完 (Part1)
Chapter 244: Academy Arc - Conclusion
First off, to those who pointed out that it's over, go dance alone in your room. And "This is terrible" is also out.
Side: Yuki
We sat leisurely in a room at the inn, talking.
"It feels like it was long, yet short..."
"It does, Yuki-san."
As he spoke, he looked out the inn's window at the towers of the magic academy.
"So much has happened up to this point."
"Yeah."
Taiki-kun looked at the towers just like me, murmuring such things.
So much had truly happened.
Countless memories floated through my mind, then vanished.
"I never thought I'd be going to school again after coming to another world."
"Right? But, it makes me realize how grateful I am for schools since coming here."
"Well, that's the saying, isn't it? You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone."
"Still, even if I went back, I'd be about four years behind. I'm scared to go back to school in Japan."
"Ah, I see. But at least you're not a working adult. You're pretty much screwed."
"Ugh, that's awful. But I guess that's a problem in Japan right now."
"Yeah. Still, normally no one would believe you were kidnapped to another world. They'd just think you were goofing off until now, so it's not entirely wrong to think that way."
"If you really were just goofing off, I wouldn't want to hire you for my company."
"Well, even if being kidnapped is true, it doesn't give a reason to hire someone who can't work. The only reason would be as company advertising."
"...The world is harsh."
"In another world, you don't have to write resumes, and there's the adventurer profession, which is purely merit-based. In a way, it might be easier here."
"Ah, I wish there were dungeons in Earth too..."
"If there were, in Japan, they'd probably make it a licensing system to enter dungeons, and getting to enter would be a hassle."
"There was a light novel like that. But, when you compare it to reality, I guess that's how it is. Life isn't easy."
"It means we have to live steadily."
We tried to prolong our departure from this place by making conversation bloom.
However, endings arrive equally for all.
A knock on the door echoed through the room, and we realized the time had come.
"Excuse me. Would it be alright if you checked out now?"
It was the innkeeper.
He was just doing his job, saying the obvious.
We were already prepared, and had no reason to resist, so we immediately left the door.
"Thank you for everything."
We both bowed to the innkeeper who had taken care of us until today.
He was a good-natured person, and besides his inn work, he had also offered advice on various matters.
Truly, he was a man worthy of the title "good man."
"Oh no, please come again if you have the chance. Of course, I'll have more fun stories ready."
"Yes, we'll come again."
"Thank you very much."
With the innkeeper's farewell at our backs, we left the inn.
Now, busy days lie ahead.
Using the experience at this academy as fuel, let's work hard again.
Academy Arc - Conclusion
"Wait, it's not over!? What's with this flow of 'we've already been students for half a year'!? It's not over, it hasn't even begun!! We've only just arrived in this academy town!?"
Chasing after us, yelling, was Agil, the representative from Enaria and a transfer student.
Behind him, looking at us with white eyes, were the representatives from Zilba, meaning our wives and companions.
We had desperately explained the horrors of flags to our wives and companions.
So, albeit reluctantly, they were following our plan.
However, Agil from Enaria had no time to explain, nor did he understand the meaning of flags.
Therefore, I took on the role of negotiator, and with permission from the kings of Zilba and Enaria, I had also requested some minor tricks.
As a result, Agil, who was not informed of anything, was ordered to leave everything to us.
So, Agil was panicking.
If left to negotiate, he would return without enrolling, so he was stopping us.
Yes, that's natural.
Besides, the primary objective was to deliver the ceasefire documents and make a declaration, so not doing even that would be a major problem.
"Hey, Yuki. What on earth happened!? I was ordered to leave it to you, but I really don't think this is right!? If I go back like this, my head will literally fly off! Explain it to me!!"
Agil was on the verge of tears.
"...Hey, Yuki-san, won't you explain it to him? He looks pitiful."
"...This is terrible. Yuki, you shouldn't bully girls."
"I agree."
Riel, Kaya, and Tori, unable to watch, said so.
Yes, among those accompanying us, there were many members without children.
It's the same as school; our wives with children had politely declined.
Seraria had said it was too inappropriate an attitude towards studies.
Then Deryu said she didn't want to neglect her children.
Of course, the three beastmen had magic cast on them to disguise their appearance.
It was Kaya's illusion magic, truly befitting a fox beastman.
If Agil acted on his own now, our plan to break flags and have more fun would be in vain.
"Alright, I'll explain, so let's go back to the inn."
"Really? You're not going to say we're going back again?"
"Really, really. This is also part of the plan. Well, I didn't expect such a foolish situation to occur, but since it has, we need to receive compensation for the trouble."
"Compensation?"
"Well, let's talk about that after we get back to the inn."
Saying so, we turned back towards the inn we had just left, and there stood the innkeeper, still watching us.
"Excuse me. Are there any rooms available?"
"Ah, a group just left. It might take a little time to clean the rooms, but is that alright?"
The innkeeper, or rather, the old man, grinned.
"Then, half a month, please."
"Oh, thanks again."
We shook hands.
Yeah, this old man is truly a good person. In many ways.
Title Change: Breaking the Flags Before Enrollment
So, we returned to the inn. For now, it's necessary to explain the circumstances to everyone, not just Agil.
As I said earlier, a foolish situation has occurred.
In other words, the expected event, the flag, has been triggered.
I never expected such an event to occur before we even enrolled.
Taiki-kun and I had anticipated it, but we laughed it off, thinking it was too unlikely, and made preparations, which we thought would be unnecessary.