It became lunch break.
I didn't go to the dining hall.
I had things to do in a different place today.
In the student council room.
If I'm going to seriously go out with Sylphy, then I can't just continue to remain silent in front of them.
They moved in order to bring Sylphy and I together.
Therefore, in some sense, the permission is already in our hands.
But, this needs to be done formally as well.
The top floor of the school building.
Furthest room inside.
That just a bit extravagant door had the letters, "Student Council Room", carved into it.
After knocking there.
"Who is it!"
It was Luke's voice.
"It's Rudeus Greyrat. I've come to talk about recent matters."
After responding like so, for an instant it went silent inside; after that I heard the sound of things somehow being hurried about.
I guess it's because I came without an appointment.
I might have done something bad.
"Wa, enter!"
It was Luke's voice.
I opened the door and entered the room.
Princess Ariel was sitting in an expensive looking chair.
She had her pretty blonde hair in a weave.
Her good looks were almost transparent.
However, her figure was average for her age I'd say.
Her muscle was the same as an average female, her chest wasn't big and wasn't small either.
Standing fixed and upright on her sides were Luke and Sylphy with her sunglasses on.
Sylphy is dignified while she's working.
Crisply dressed, how do I put it she gives off the feeling of a trusted retainer.
Her usual crybaby-like appearance is nowhere to be seen.
It's also a bit different from the other slightly childish and frank image I hold.
It's a cold-hearted impression.
I see now, certainly in order for Sylphy to maintain this image it's better for her not to say anything. [6]
"I'm very grateful for this meeting with you. I am the one called Rudeus Greyrat." [7]
While speaking with an expression of gratitude in the noble style I kneel before Ariel and lower my head.
I haven't properly learned etiquette towards royalty, but probably something along these lines would be good.
"This isn't the royal palace. You and I are mutually both students. Please raise your head."
I raised my head at princess Ariel's words.
However, I remained kneeling.
I can't afford to shame Sylphy after all.
In front of my lover's boss, it's better to do it properly.
"And then, what business does Rudeus-dono whose fame has roared throughout this school, come here for today?"
When you listen to Ariel's voice it feels like it numbs the area around the top of your brain.
It's a good sensation.
I guess this would be a charismatic person.
Or else, this person might be a miko as well.
There is magic that works with the voice.
It wouldn't be strange for there to be a miko who fascinates the other side with their voice.
"I'm sure you've already heard various things from Sylphy...Sylphiette but...I've come here to talk a bit about things in regards to that matter."
Ariel was wearing a bit of a serious face.
From Sylphy I've heard a bit of the princess's expectations.
Even after she was forced to make her escape to here, it seems she still hasn't given up on the crown.
For that sake, she continues to attend this school, and she's trying to win over influential allies.
"I've had Sylphy cure my illness. I've heard of your highness's collaboration with Sylphy in relation to that. Therefore, if there's some kind of opportunity where I can be of assistance to you, please call upon me."
Ariel slowly listened to those words.
And then she exchanged looks with Luke.
Luke deeply nodded and opened his mouth.
"We thought you wanted to avoid getting involved in the political strife of the Asura nobles though?"
After being asked I had an immediate reply.
"Certainly, I don't want to stick my neck in any political strife in Asura Kingdom. Someone like me would just be crushed like an insect after all. Although, if my loved one is going to be inside of that vortex, the story is different."
While saying that I look at Sylphy.
Her face is bright red.
"During a time when Sylphy is on the verge of death, if I were living nonchalantly, that is something I would not stand for after all."
"He~??"
Ariel made a surprised face.
Luke as well.
I wonder if I said something weird.
Luke opened his mouth.