After Starting a Thread as a Reincarnated in an Unknown Otome Game, I Got Caught in a Battlefield of Beauties - Chapter 08: Expulsion...?

Chapter 08: Expulsion…?

“…How many more problems do you need to cause before you’re satisfied?”

“…Ha, ha… I didn’t mean to…”

“What was that? Say it again.”

“I’m truly sorry.”

I was dragged to the student council from the town and now I’m facing Albert, who is absolutely furious, in the student council’s office for the second time today. 

Next to him, Senondor is looking at me like I’m trash.

Man… spirits and magic really are incredible.

I can see why they say it’s better to contract with higher-ranking spirits.

I can’t use magic, of course, and even though I’ve enhanced my body with magic power, it’s inferior to other spirit users who enhance their bodies with the same amount of magic power but have spirits.

They say contracting with a spirit creates a “path”—a connection of magical energy between the human and the spirit. This connection dramatically improves how one handles magical power and the body’s affinity for it. 

The longer and closer the relationship with the spirit, and the higher the rank of the spirit, the greater the improvement.

Considering all this… it turns out Albert is extraordinarily powerful. I heard he has contracted with the Spirit King, and someone in the forum mentioned he’s one of the strongest support characters.

“—Are you even listening?”

“O-Of course!”

He must have noticed I was lost in thought, because he throws a sharp look and stern words my way, obviously expecting better from me.

“Being called in three times in just two days since enrollment… this is unprecedented. Even though you’re a genius who scored perfectly on the most difficult written test we’ve ever had, this is beyond what we can tolerate. Therefore, you are expelled.”

Yeah, I figured as much…

If I were in their shoes, I would definitely expel someone like me immediately.

It seems he is not like those rotten princes from dating sims or the annoying characters from various light novels, anime, and games who make you wonder if they’re out of their minds. 

Rather, he seems to be a very sensible and sharp-minded person.

Well, from the perspective of someone being punished, it’s nothing but trouble.

“For now, you can go back. We will send the expulsion notice later.”

“Yes…”

Ah, so I’m really getting expelled.

This probably means the talks about my engagement with Leticia are off… and now what about my debts?

And what about my life in general?

Since no one is likely to hire an expelled student, maybe I should just casually sell bombs to make a living…

Ah, I’ll ask the forum members.

That sounds like a good plan.

It’ll at least make for a good story.

As I was thinking about the future and about to bow out of the student council, the sound of the door opening interrupted me.

I had a really bad feeling and turned around…

“—I object, Your Highness.”

Standing in front of the door, my fiancée (tentatively), Leticia, boldly voiced her disagreement to Albert and the others.

Leticia? Why are you here instead of in class?

While I was stunned by the sudden development, Albert furrowed his brow and spoke.

“Hou… What do you mean by ‘objection’…?”

“Exactly as I said, Your Highness. I believe that Alto should not be punished.”

Facing Albert, the student council president, a prince, and a contractor with the Spirit King, Leticia did not back down. 

She glanced at me, smiled slightly, and said,

“Just wait, Alto. I won’t let you be expelled.”

…Wow, that really touched my heart.

I nodded repeatedly to Leticia, who somehow looked even cooler than any guy could.

“—So, are you saying that Alto left the academy on your orders?”

“That’s right, Your Highness.”

Albert’s sharp gaze and Senondor’s skeptical looks were all directed at Leticia. Yet, she didn’t flinch or falter in her response despite their intimidating presence.

Watching the three of them, I was amazed.

Uhh… this is like those noble standoffs you see in anime…!

Even though what Leticia said was a pure lie, it didn’t feel like a lie at all!

However, despite my high spirits, Albert and Senondor’s questioning continued relentlessly.

“If that was the case, you could have waited until after school. Why did you have to do it during class? Was there a reason you were in a rush?”

“Yes. Starting tomorrow afternoon, all of us freshmen have a magic class. Right now, among all the students who’ve just enrolled, Alto is the only one who hasn’t made a contract with a spirit and can’t use magic.”

Really? Am I the only one who can’t use magic?

Well, this school is a special academy for elites only… I’m surprised I even got in.

As I marvel at my own situation, the debate continues, ignoring my internal musings.

“And only the student council members know that Alto scored the highest ever in the written exam. No other student is aware of this. So…”

“—Alto Bersac would become a target of discrimination, right?”

“Exactly, Your Highness. That’s why this morning I instructed Alto to sell bombs quickly and buy spirit stones.”

That’s my side of the story, Leticia finished firmly, glancing at me, signaling with her eyes to play along.

Heh, leave it to me.

I’ve always lived by going with the flow.

I spoke with a somber expression, not too quietly but with a hint of guilt,

“I’m sorry, Prince Albert… Involving Lady Leticia would be like destroying my own family. That’s why I was prepared to accept expulsion as my own doing.”

“Hmm… Indeed, even if a viscount’s family were to be saved temporarily by invoking the name of a ducal family, they would certainly be crushed by that ducal family later on.”

No way, is that for certain!?

It seems us lower nobles really shouldn’t mess with the higher nobles.

I was internally shaking at the sheer terror of the upper nobles and the disposable way they treat us lower nobles. 

Albert, noticing my state, gave a small nod and said,

“There’s reason in what Leticia and you have said. So, I won’t expel you.”

“Yes—”

“But, I can’t say there won’t be any punishment for breaking the rules. If you haven’t made a contract with a spirit by tomorrow’s magic class, you will be expelled immediately. I can’t make any more concessions than that.”

Man, that’s impossible. I’ve already failed 10 times.

But, if I don’t agree now, I’ll be expelled right away… so, there’s only one answer I can give.

“I understand, Your Highness.”

“Hmph, you should be thankful to Leticia. And… why does Leticia go so far to support such a troublemaker?”

Ah, I feel this question is a bit awkward—.

“Because he’s my fiancé.”

—Oh, was I too late…?

Just as I was feeling a bad premonition, Leticia had already proudly stated it.

As if time had stopped, the air froze solid, and I was silently pleading for help from the forum members.

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