The Villainess Who Was Dumped Got Married into My Family, a Mob Noble from the Frontier, and Turns Out, She's an Amazing Capable Wife? - Chapter 86: B-Brave (*blush)

Chapter 86: B-Brave (*blush)

The handling of the coup was the responsibility of the adults and had nothing to do with us students. 

The power shift by switching the barrier’s authority could turn into a bloodless coup, so the academy students continued their daily routines as usual.

“Tomorrow is finally the start of the Sage Festival. Let’s stay focused.”

“Yeah.”

While eating breakfast, I went over today’s schedule with Alicia.

The Sage Festival would start and open to the public tomorrow, but students from magic academies in other countries would start arriving a day early.

The student council’s job was to handle all the miscellaneous tasks related to this.

“Wouldn’t it be nice if it got canceled?”

“That’s not going to happen.”

Alicia, sitting across from me and munching on bread, replied casually.

“No matter how much chaos you cause, the Sage Festival is too important to the coup plan to be canceled.”

“Even with Castor dead, it continues.”

Poor guy.

“Well, let’s just make sure the students stay safe.”

The academy’s decision to welcome students from the Principality’s magic academy is necessary to change attitudes and foster understanding despite past conflicts. The headmaster believes this is crucial for the future. 

Now that I know more, I can understand a bit of what that old man used to say about destiny. Perhaps he was trying to change things from the ground up.

Wendy mentioned that an ancient sage accessed the Akashic Records to read information, and Vorsea probably knew the scenarios the same way.

This explains how he supported Mariana, who had lost her parents and damaged her eyesight in an accident, to get her into the academy.

Well, thanks to scenario breakers like Patricia and me, Vorsea’s meticulous efforts were sadly ruined.

“Well, it’s not like participating in class events would do any good, so I guess it’s fine.”

While it was a troublesome task, dealing with the Sage Festival was less of a hassle than dealing with the tense atmosphere in the special class. Having work to do was a good way to pass the time.

The third-year students, whom the first-year girls relied on, had suddenly stopped being active because of the coup. This led to a lack of tea parties and a cold atmosphere among the special class students. 

The events that teachers hastily put together didn’t inspire much enthusiasm, and it seemed like the worst possible events for the special class students.

There was no one to take the lead.

In the story, characters full of leadership had always driven the plot forward and guided the protagonist. But now, neither Clive nor the Baldy had the time because of student council duties, Castor was dead, Jelasis was studying abroad, and that Cascade guy was nowhere to be found.

With all the key players gone, everyone looked listless, like fish in a tank deprived of oxygen.”

Sorry, Vorsea.

A fun school life is just a distant dream. This place is a graveyard.

However, the general class students have recently been putting in a lot of effort and seem to be doing well.

I’m sure the Sage Festival will be enjoyable for them.

As a member of the student council, my job is to maintain the peace at the academy so that the first-year students, who have had a rough time, can enjoy themselves.

“Everyone, check your schedules. I’ll be meeting with the second and third-year student council members with Treiza. Mariana will stay in the student council room with Clive. And Ragna, you need to guide the students from other countries with that idiot.”

“Eh, with that Baldy…?”

I don’t want to do that.

Seeing my obvious dislike, Alicia sighed and said:

“When that Baldy does something on his own, Clive can’t stop him, right? You two get along well behind the scenes, so keep an eye on him.”

“We’re not close. I could kill him anytime.”

“His weird, creepy gaze is so focused on you that if you’re there, he won’t act on his own, right?”

“Ugh.”

I couldn’t argue with that.

Alicia taking Treiza instead of Clive was a considerate move based on their relationship. As for the student council members, Mariana seemed to have gotten used to Clive by now, so it was fine for her to stay with him.

“That idiot may have graceful manners and isn’t bad with people, so as long as you keep an eye on him, he won’t do anything weird.”

Alicia looked at me with a piercing gaze and continued.

“The real problem is you.”

“Eh?”

“Don’t do anything impulsive. You usually keep a straight face no matter what people say to you, but when it’s about me, take a moment to calm down, okay? If you do something strange, that idiot will mimic you and make things worse.”

“O-Okay.”

Alicia, standing so close that I could almost feel her chest, lectured me, and I had no choice but to nod obediently.

“Don’t bother the other students and make sure they have fun. Our job is to ensure that. Even if some people aren’t excited about it, there are many students looking forward to it.”

Alicia squeezed my hand.

“Let’s go.”

“Yeah.”

While there are many who might not enjoy it, most are eagerly anticipating the event.

Alicia understands that it’s better to focus on them rather than the troublemakers.

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I had arrived at the school gate to guide the students from other schools who would be arriving before noon.

“Heh!”

Next to me was Edward, floating in the air with a mask on.

“Why are you floating…?”

“Ah, you noticed, as expected of ‘Barbarian.’ It’s a magic so advanced that you have to look closely to see if I’m standing or floating. Let’s see if the students from other schools can recognize my high-level technique! Heh-heh.”

“Just act normal.”

“Why not show off our academy’s high level of magic to the other students!”

While it was indeed a very precise spell, the academy’s curriculum didn’t allow students to use chantless magic, so they wouldn’t understand how impressive it was.

“And no masks in public. Also, don’t call me ‘Barbarian’ or ‘Hound’ in front of others. Just call me Brave.”

“What!? Is it really okay to call you by that name!!”

“Yeah, I never said it wasn’t.”

It’s not like it needs permission. Brave is just Brave.

Edward obediently removed his mask, his cheeks tinted with a blush as he said,

“Then, B-Brave…”

Ughhh! It gives me chills.

Damn it! 

Why do I have to spend time with this guy? This is the worst.

I hate it, I hate it, I hate it.

“Calling you by your title makes it feel like I’m the hero’s best friend, doesn’t it? Huha.”

“Yeah, sure…”

Calm down, me.

Endure it, endure it.

I wanted to punch his bald head right then and there, but I was afraid I’d accidentally kill him, so I tried my best to calm my heart.