第７２６堀：よくあるはなし (Part2)
Kagura seemed to grasp the situation from Solo's words and stood up from her seat, likely intending to return to the church, but…
"No!!"
Solo said that and stopped Kagura.
"Why? Why are you stopping me, Solo? There might be children being bullied! Why aren't Yuki-san, Ratz-san, and Jessica-san doing anything? Enola, Mikos, why?"
"..."
We couldn't answer Kagura's question.
This wasn't something that could be solved with just words.
"It's no good. I'm very grateful to you, Kagura-senpai, and everyone else, but I was probably very lucky. That's because I was always protected by you and Yuki-sensei. But those children can't afford that. For example, if you scold them at that moment and the bullying stops, that would be good, but it might actually get worse. Kagura-senpai, you've been exposed to all sorts of malice at the academy, haven't you?"
"...That's true, but"
"I think there were times when it became persistent because of that."
"...There were. But, in those situations, I would retort strongly and get back at them..."
"If you could do that, you wouldn't be bullied..."
"..."
"And I wouldn't want to bother anyone unnecessarily. Kagura-senpai, you've done it too, haven't you? After all, you summoned Yuki-sensei."
"..."
That's right.
Kagura is strong, with her birth, her position, and her abilities.
But others aren't so fortunate.
If it weren't for Kagura and Yuki-sensei, I would likely have died by now.
Even if I had survived, I would have returned to my territory and lived a mundane life.
After all, I'm from a mere baron's family. I don't have good birth, nor position, nor ability.
With nothing, I avoid going against the strong as much as possible. Because if I do, I don't know what they'll do to me.
Now, with Kagura and Yuki-sensei at the forefront, I have connections with various people, which I can use as a backing. But that's like a fox borrowing the tiger's might. And I don't want to cause trouble for everyone because of me.
And, as Solo said, Kagura also chose the path of solving it alone by summoning Yuki-sensei, without relying on her companions.
Well, the odds were slim, but we could have fought to the end, trusting us.
"...Well, Solo is right. It's not guaranteed that if we get involved this time, it will be resolved. That's why I'm struggling with how to approach it."
"...I understand. I'm sorry, Solo."
"No. Kagura-senpai's actions aren't wrong. If there were people like Kagura-senpai in the school, bullying would definitely decrease. But if it's not resolved with a one-time move, it will only get worse."
"That's the thing. We can't stay with them all the time, and it's not just that one child. This problem will continue indefinitely. Haa..."
Yuki-sensei sighed as he said that.
I see, Yuki-sensei, since you're a teacher, you must encounter these kinds of situations often.
"Well, isn't it good enough that we found out who was at the church this time?"
"Indeed. If they are there, then Lilishe-sama and Hairen-sama are there, so there shouldn't be any bullying."
"That's the only consolation. However, listening to Solo's story just now, I thought. It might be easier for current students, or rather, active students, to investigate such problems. If you're willing, would you cooperate in solving this problem? We're busy too, so we can't be involved in school issues all the time... No, asking a diplomat from the new continent to do this might be inappropriate..."
"I will. I can't overlook this either. The Princess should approve too."
"Yes. Yuki-sensei. Leave it to us. Well, I don't know if I can be of help."
"Yes. Please leave this much to me."
"I don't know if I can be of help, but it's similar to the bullying that happened at the convent, isn't it? Leave it to me."
With that, we offered our cooperation and went to get permission from Princess Carrie, but...
"I understand the situation. You may be excused from the Continental Congress. Assisting Yuki-sama is more important considering your future position."
"..."
We were relieved to have received permission without issue.
Because there was a possibility that we wouldn't.
"I was also ostracized in a similar way, in the sense of being part of the old royal faction. I understand wanting to protect others from feeling that way. And if it can help Yuki-sama, then there's no objection."
"Princess. Thank you..."
Just as Kagura was about to say that, Princess Carrie said something even more...
"So, where are the cakes you brought back for me from that rumored cake buffet?"
"..."
"Huh?"
And then, after hearing her complaints about the cake, we were ordered to obtain the cake at all costs.
Was it not just Prince Age who forgot?
Come to think of it, Princess Carrie also enjoyed the cake!
Yuki-sensei, help!
Listen up. It's fine to deal with the bullying issue, but stop boasting about eating delicious food.
You'll incur resentment.
The resentment over food runs deep.