As for Sylphy.
Even though she had lost that pathetically, why is she looking so happy?
I feel a strong jealousy.
"Now, I remember the indignation to the man called Rudeus."
"I too. Whether he forgot Sylphy or not, just because he is strong, I am not teaming up with a man who might betray me at any moment."
Luke as well confirmed my words.
And, Sylphy said.
“... what is this, the two of you teaming up and bad-mouthing Rudi.”
Sylphy did not seem convinced, but the strategy to bring Rudeus on board has been temporarily put on hold.
So we decided to wait and see for a while.
Excessive contact with him is forbidden.
However, Sylphy can interact with him on a personal level.
Even if he is such a shady guy, he is still Sylphy’s friend.
Sylphy, regardless of what happened, seems happy.
And it is possible that our first impression of him was bad and he is as good a guy as the rumor says.
Let’s keep a connection for now.
"Of course, if Sylphy wants to reveal her identity, I do not mind."
There is a risk to him knowing Sylphy’s identity.
But so long as that would let us know if he is as the rumor says, it will be a cheap price.
--- Sylphy Perspective ---
Then a month later.
I saw Rudi at the entrance ceremony.
Compared to the entrance examination, now it was like he's shining in his uniform.
Our eyes met, I was very nervous.
That said, he is a special student.
Now that he is here I thought the opportunity to meet with him and spend time together would not be that much.
At the meeting a month ago, we decided on not having excessive contact with Rudi.
After that a lot of things were said, but in the end it seems those two do not like Rudi.
I have no idea why they are like that.
Maybe I am weird.
But they told me I can get along with him on a personal level.
Excessive contact is not good, but it is okay to be friends.
How much is good, how much is not. [11]
I think that even being able to have this much is due to Ariel-sama’s kindness.
Well even that is good enough.
Just being able to talk to Rudi is enough for me.
But ...... I wonder how I can speak with him.
And, while I am thinking about such things, Ariel-sama is attending classes.
Since Ariel-sama is charismatic, she needs to maintain her grades.
The Melding magic class she was taking was very different from what I was taught.
Rudi seems to have learned it from Roxy-san, but even though they are teaching the same thing here in magic university it seems very difficult.
Since I was taught by Rudi I can understand them very quickly.
But, Luke and princess Ariel are having a hard time learning it.
Also, in order to support Ariel-sama as much as possible, I am teaching them a lot of stuff
But, even though I am teaching using Rudi’s method, they don’t seem to understand very well.
"Fitts, will you bring the documents for the next class?"
Obeying Ariel-sama, I go to the library.
The library is outside of the school building.
There isn’t much time before the next class begins.
I have to hurry.
And because I’ve been here for three years I know where to look for material in the library.
After thinking for a little while I remembered where the materials for today's class are.
I picked them out one after the other.
Like this I’ll be able to go back to class fast.
'Ah!'
When I saw the person in front of the bookshelf I leaked that sound.
Rudi was there.
I was surprised.
I thought we would see each other but I didn’t expect to see him here.
"............"
(Na, ... what to say?)
While I was panicking Rudi noticed me.
The next moment, Rudi made a deep bow.
“I am sorry about the other day; it was through my thoughtless actions then that I may have caused Senpai to lose face. I am truly sorry for what I have done. I was thinking about getting a cake to give to you when I properly introduced myself and apologized, but since I just became a new student I've been busy doing this or that…” [12]
"Uea!? ...I, It's fine, raise your head."
Apparently, Rudi thinks he has offended me.
I was surprised.
So those words at the admission day meant this.
But now that he said it.
When I think about it, my reputation could have been destroyed.
I see.
For sure.
It would be like that.