Chapter 9: She who chases me even if I reincarnate (1)
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"This is the first training ground. Al, you first-year students will probably use this ground frequently for practical lessons and tests of your strength level."
Rose stopped and pointed to an open courtyard next to the corridor.
Although the central area of the courtyard is indeed an open flat land, the white stone bricks on the ground are also attached with some kind of magic to enhance the magical resistance and physical strength of the stone slabs.
However, the courtyard is surrounded by flowers and there are many exquisitely crafted benches that look like those found in parks.
It doesn't feel like a place for fighting at all.
"Well, how should I put it? I feel like this is more like a garden for people to rest than a training ground."
Alfred said in surprise.
“Pfft, actually, I had similar thoughts when I first saw this place.
However, in actual use, the instructor in charge of supervising the battle will also set up a special barrier, so usually the fight between students will not spread to the periphery of the venue."
Rose explained with a cute smile.
"And if the surroundings are more comfortable like this, it can also relieve the tension of students after the practical courses."
"That's true. But I always feel that if we are too comfortable, it will cause big problems in actual combat."
Alfred replied with a shrug.
Because of the many past lives I have experienced, the smell of gunpowder is a little too strong.
Therefore, Illya and Arya's somewhat comfortable environment made it difficult for him to adapt.
This feeling is a bit like after watching Magical Girl O-Madoka, you can no longer look directly at other children's magical girls.
It always makes people wonder if there will be some strange reversal next.
"It's called actual combat training, but in most cases it's just students commanding puppets to compete with each other. Al, you don't have to be too nervous... No, maybe it's better to be a little nervous?"
Rose placed her slender fingers on her rosy lips, revealing a somewhat distressed expression.
"Why did you say it would be better to be nervous, Sister Rose?"
"Although it can't be called frequent, there are still occasional students who get injured in practical classes or in competitions with other students. So I think you should be a little more nervous, Al, and don't let yourself get hurt."
"Sister Rose, you are too overprotective. I feel like you are even more nagging than mom."
"Woo~ Al, you actually said I was long-winded.
The reason why I'm worried about you is that you have liked doing dangerous things since you were a child.
You once made some weird stuff in Aunt Karolina's lab and caused a huge explosion that injured yourself."
Rose punched Alfred's arm twice with her pink fist and complained with a pout.
"About that matter... I'm sorry, that matter was really my fault."
"It's no use apologizing to me! So Al, you are not allowed to do any dangerous experiments like that in Illya Alia in the future."
Rose raised her index finger in front of Alfred and placed her other hand on her waist to emphasize.
She was clearly angry, but she looked really cute.
"I see."
Alfred touched the back of his head sheepishly and avoided Rose's gaze.
"Oh, Rose, you're here."
A girl with platinum hair tied into two ponytails, giving off a lively and enthusiastic impression, greeted.
The girl's dress also gave people a casual feeling. Not only were the cuffs of her collar and sleeves a little messy, but she was also wearing white foam socks.
Because she only wore light makeup, she should be considered a pure hot girl.
Next to the hot girl, there is another girl with her long violet hair tied into princess braids, giving off a calm and virtuous vibe.
"Good afternoon, Cecilia-senpai and Aeril. I'm so sorry, but I'm taking a day off today, so all the work of the student council falls to you."
Rose said with some guilt after she greeted him.
"It doesn't matter. But by the way, is this the Alfred you mentioned earlier?"
Cecilia looked at Alfred with a friendly smile, as if she was very interested in him.
"Yes."
Alfred also cooperated with Rose, briefly introduced himself, and bowed respectfully to the two.
"Oh~ You are the little brother Al that little Rose has always been thinking about~ You are cuter than I thought. I thought you would be a rough boy."
Aeril seems to be a girl who is very outgoing and likes physical contact.
When she learned of his identity, Ariel threw her arms around Alfred's neck.
She ruffled Alfred's blond hair as if she had met a close friend she hadn't seen for a long time.
(What did Sister Rose say to you that made you think I was a rough boy? And breasts, your breasts are rubbing against my face!)
"Ariel, what are you doing all of a sudden? Let Al go."
Rose didn't seem to have expected Aeril's action either, and she stood there for a long time before she reacted.
She frantically grabbed Alfred's arm, trying to pull him out of Ariel's arms.
But Rose is petite, and Aeril seems like a sporty type of girl.
Rose's strength was no match for Ariel's. She just tugged at Alfred's arm in vain, puffing out her cheeks and complaining.
"Ah~ Ariel, you're going too far."
Cecilia, who was standing by, couldn't bear to watch it any longer.
Cecilia hit Aeril hard with her hand, then grabbed Aeril's collar and pulled her away as if she was picking up a cat.
Her series of movements were very neat and efficient.
Although Alfred didn't know what Cecilia's qualifications were as a puppeteer.
But he was very sure that Cecilia had received rigorous training and was very good at close combat.
In an empire that advocates using puppets to fight instead of humans, it is a rare thing that a noble daughter would learn close combat.
Alfred also developed some interest in this senior, Cecilia.
"I'm so sorry, Elect-san. Aeril did something very rude to you. Oh, by the way, we haven't introduced ourselves yet.
My name is Cecilia M. Roscoe, I am a fourth-year student and the current president of the Student Union. If you don’t mind, you can just call me Senior Cecilia. "
Cecilia introduced herself with a friendly and lovely smile.
The scene where she just taught Ariel a lesson now seemed like an illusion to Alfred.
"Ah, I'm Ariel E. Crystal, a third grader."