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Chapter 170
Chapter 170
No, look, Mr. Yenika (3)
If I don’t smell the early morning air I don’t feel like I’ve started my day properly.
The early morning air when the sun had not yet risen was familiar to Belle Maia who had been living the same pattern for over a dozen years.
The chirping of sparrows permeates calmly through the rose garden of Ofilis Pavilion.
There was still a long time until morning but Belle Maia was already crossing the hallway of the first floor of the Ofilis Building dressed in all her complicated maid uniform.
The diligent senior maids had already opened all the windows in the hallway at dawn. It is very important to ventilate the hallway with clear morning air.
Occasionally I greet the maids who are cleaning in the morning sign the work attendance record of the maid on duty who stayed overnight and then go to inspect various food ingredients delivered to the Ofilis Hall restaurant.
The inspection itself was carried out under the leadership of senior maids but Belle Maia who was in charge of management needed to go around the site and check with her own eyes that the work was being done well.
Due to Ofilis’ policy of strict inspection of food ingredients approximately 15% of the groceries that come in from Elte Store every day are rejected on site.
Vegetables that have died during the distribution process or livestock products that are not fresh are not paid at their full price.
It may be considered unreasonable from the perspective of the supply company but since the orders placed by Ofilis Hall were all of the highest quality food ingredients and the scale of the orders was enormous they did not express any complaints.
The profits generated by large clients such as Ofilis are so enormous that discarding such items during the inspection process is nothing but new blood.
However just because the food ingredients do not pass the inspection does not mean that they will be recalled by the company.
If you have to bring it back to Alldeck anyway the freshness will be greatly damaged and it will only cost more to transport it back and forth. Since a subject that requires a lot of effort will not leave much behind it is a better decision in terms of opportunity cost to do other work at that time.
In other words food ingredients that fail the inspection are immediately discarded on site. Usually it is distributed to logistics workers or maids on site take some with them.
Bel Maia also found that among these waste products things like dairy products and spices… I was planning to take some food ingredients that would be difficult to obtain without obtaining them through logistics distribution and distribute them to Ed’s camp.
Since this is a product that will be discarded anyway it is not a particular crime.
“Here is the check sheet maid blind. however… that is… ”
In any case the inspection slip ultimately requires the maid’s approval.
The only difference is whether the senior maid comes directly to the head maid with documents or whether Belle Maia goes to the site directly.
Bell who received the check tilted his head for a moment when he looked at the table with the unit prices of various food ingredients written on it.
“The prices of food ingredients have risen a lot. Compared to before vacation… “It’s definitely a burden.”
“I checked the production and distribution of crops and there were no major issues… ”
The senior maid lowered her head in an attitude of apology.
Bell rested his chin and looked at each item on the price list for a moment. It was definitely an unnatural rise.
“Let me explain that.”
There was a boy who came to the scene as a practical person at Elte Trading Company. His name was Dune.
He was a boy who wore a beret and had a cool and quick-looking appearance.
“The overall price of logistics distribution from Old Deck to Aken Island has risen. In fact the prices of not only food materials but also school supplies and magic supplies especially magic engineering supplies have risen vertically. As a result other logistics items were also affected and rose. “It was a decision that we had no choice but to take at least this much as it would leave a lasting mark.”
“Is this matter approved by Acting Chairman Lortel?”
“Of course~.”
Belle Maia looked at the innocent-looking boy and was worried for a moment.
In any case political decisions are made by reporting documents not people.
The unit price table presented by Elte Trading Company showed a consistent upward trend applied to all items.
All right.
Bell nodded and signed the check.
*? Percussion percussion percussion percussion!
When Belmaia arrived at Ed’s camp a sound like a tree being struck periodically was heard.
From the sound coming from the riverside it was clear that it was Ed chopping firewood.
My physical condition hasn’t really improved yet but I’ve already started working.
Belle adjusted the wooden basket filled with miscellaneous food ingredients and entered the camp.
A still-heated bonfire was burning and next to it was a familiar-shaped luggage bag.
The wooden luggage bag made from birch trees from the Pulan region is from Jenica Palover. Judging by the staff lying next to it it looks like Yenica Palover returned last night.
Summer vacation is coming to an end and it is time to prepare for the start of the next semester so it is not strange to go back to school.
hmm.
Belle took a short breath and looked at the hut on the Yenica side.
Before I try to dissuade Ed I think I should at least put a face stamp on Yenika. I placed the basket containing the ingredients on Ed’s workbench and went over to Yenika’s cabin and knocked a couple of times.
– smart.
– Sigh.
When I knocked on the door it opened naturally with just that force.
When Belle tilted her head and looked inside she saw Yenika buried in the bed like a corpse covering her head with a pillow as a helmet.
“Lady Yenika… ?”
“Ah Bell… ! It’s Belle… ! “You were surprised when you thought Ed came in!”
“Oh sorry… ”
“Oh no… It’s not something Bell should be sorry about… ”
Bell was embarrassed but didn’t show it. As always he succeeded in responding calmly and quietly.
“You have returned to school. Where does it hurt? Your complexion is a bit… You’re not feeling well… ”
“Oh uh… “Well I had a bit of trouble sleeping.”
“It could be because I haven’t changed my bed in a long time. “You look very tired.”
“Yeah no… What… “I keep having a lot of random thoughts.”
“You mean random thoughts…? ?”
“Yeah that’s just a really random thought! “It’s literally just random thoughts that aren’t that great and you don’t really need to be curious about!”
Yenika held the pillow tightly and sat with her upper body raised.
“Oh seeing Belle’s face after such a long time makes me feel like I’m back in Sylvania! How are you?”
“Aren’t you really unwell? “If you are sick I can give you some medicine.”
“Oh no it really doesn’t hurt! I had a fever all night but it wasn’t from pain it was just… “It’s a fever for another reason!”
“No I have a fever but I’m not sick. You shouldn’t judge such things hastily. Miss Yenica.”
“Oh no I can tell! It’s not a fever that comes from pain! It’s my body! “I know better!”
Why does a person’s body heat up when he or she is not sick?
Bell didn’t understand that so he hesitated for a moment but then another possibility came to mind.
Bell who is quick-witted quickly figured out that Yenika’s behavior was unusual.
However since it is still a possibility that cannot be guessed I just tried my luck.
“It looks like Master Ed has been chopping firewood since early morning. “If you start working before your health has fully recovered it may have negative effects.”
“Yeah… ?”
yes. So from the perspective of a caregiver I would like to dissuade you… Would you like to go talk with me?”
From Yenika’s perspective she lives in the same camp and is not the type of person who dislikes Ed… This is a suggestion that requires no shaking of the head.
“Oh no… I kinda… ”
However Yenika was out of breath as she hugged the pillow tightly. Here Belmaia was certain.
Something happened last night.
It was clear from the sight of Yenika’s luggage rolling around outside that she hadn’t properly packed it and her strange-looking attitude.
What kind of conversation did Yenika and Ed have when they reunited after a long time and looked at each other over a bonfire? It is completely a realm of imagination.
It may be private and a secret that deserves to be protected but… Bel Maia is also human… !
No matter how professional a maid is she cannot completely control her curiosity… !
Moreover this is Ed’s camp not the Ofilis building and it is an environment where one can feel a little free from the heavy position of head maid… !
Belle Maia’s strong principle of always acting like a professional is also showing subtle cracks.
Actually Bell deserves it. Considering her dedication this level of curiosity may not be such a big sin.
However it is impossible to question Yenika in detail.
As a veteran she decided to get Jenica’s confession with a quick strike.
“… “Did you sleep with Master Ed last night?”
Bell knows well that that can’t be possible.
“What are you talking about!!! “I didn’t go that far!!!”
Jenica raised her voice with a look of shock on her face the most shocked person in the world.
“… . ‘Not until there’… ?”
“Huh.”
In the end Yenica cannot escape from Bel Maia’s palm.
I belatedly tried to cover my lips and dilate my pupils but the siege had already been completely established.
then… How far… ?”
It was a foreigner.
*[Magic ability details]
Rank: Adept Magician Specialization: Elemental Common Magic:
Quick Casting Lv 13
Mana Detection Lv 14 Fire Elemental Magic:
Ignition Lv 18
One Point Explosion Lv 4 Wind Element Magic:
Wind Blade Lv 16 Elemental Magic:
Spirit Sensitivity Lv 18
Spirit Understanding Lv 18
Spirit Appearance Lv 13
Sensory Sharing Lv 13 ? Spirit Slot: Middle Fire Spirit Mug ? Sensitivity Level: 8 Elemental Efficiency: Perfect Unique Granted Skill: Protection of Fire (Temporary Fire Immunity Explosion) Explosion (Low Explosion Magic)
Increased fire magic ability ?Spirit slot: Mid-level water spirit Lacia? Sensitivity level: 5 Elemental food efficiency: Very good Unique granting skill: Brother’s protection (temporary physical attack immunity) Water source manifestation (low-level water magic)
Increased water magic ability ? Spirit slot: High-ranking wind spirit Merilda ? Sensitivity level: 6 Spirit-style efficiency: Normal Unique granting skill: Protection of the storm (periodically neutralizes damage) Updraft (mid-level wind magic)
Increased wind magic ability
“Whoa whoa…” ”
When I was in good shape I could barely survive chopping firewood for two hours but in my current state I’m exhausted from just working for about 30 minutes.
His physical condition has not yet fully recovered. Still you have to start rehabilitation now to be able to digest the curriculum when the semester starts.
I wiped away the sweat and reviewed my magic abilities.
Through various trials I have reached a level close to mastery of low-level magic.
When it comes to igniting wind blades there are a handful of wizards who can produce more power than me.
Magical efficiency has also been completely developed reaching a point where it can be produced almost as if breathing.
Now I want to increase the number of middle-level magic and if possible use high-level magic as well.
If you take middle-level magic you can probably master a few of them if you go through bachelor’s classes but high-level magic is a completely different story.
Usually one cannot use any high-level magic before graduation.
Even if you become a real wizard you must train for a long time to reach the realm of high-level magic.
Humans who use high-level magic at the student level… It’s really at the level of whether or not one or two students will show up in each grade.
Currently the number of students at Sylvania Academy who can use high-level elemental magic can be counted on two hands.
Lucy Mayril Ziggs Eiffelstein Tracyana Bloom River Atalanta and a few honor students from the 4th grade.
Because it is so unconscionable to expect high-level magic from a student-level wizard a high-level magic course is not included in the bachelor’s curriculum in the first place. This is an area only allowed to some geniuses.
In other words it is an area that cannot be reached through bachelor’s classes so you have to find another way.
– ‘Well anyway if you’re having a hard time during your undergraduate studies or if Assistant Professor Claire is acting like a bitch come complain to me. ‘Because I’m amazingly good at the one thing I crave.’
– ‘Then I’ll also teach you how to use high-level magic.’
What suddenly came to mind was Professor Kalide who was taking the end-of-semester exam.
There are not as many professors as you might think who can teach high-level magic to students. This is because high-level magic itself is so complex and difficult that it is not only difficult to learn but it is also not easy to teach it.
Since I work in Assistant Professor Claire’s lab I should be able to easily approach Professor Kallade Assistant Professor Claire’s advisor.
However there are already a lot of rumors about Professor Kalide.
He is the worst of the worst of the worst of the worst of the worst of the worst of the worst of the worst of the worst of the worst of the worst of the smoke and alcohol. He is a fool among fools who would have no way to make a living if he didn’t have a career. A representative of people who live life carelessly.
No one wanted to learn magic from Kaleid as he was a professor with many bad rumors about him.
“Hmm… ”
In the first place I remember seeing Professor Kalide several times in the setting collection.
Three professors followed Guardian Obel Forcius to Aken Island to teach. Seeker Glast Outlaw Kaleid Cutter Zelan.
Just looking at the setting I thought he was a very great person but in reality it seems that wasn’t the case. From my perspective there are many parts that are somewhat ambiguous to judge.
Should I think more carefully?
It was while I was resting and organizing my thoughts.
– Clap clap clap.
He took off his jacket and got his face wet in the cold river water.
Belle came out of the bushes near my camp… They showed up applauding.
It was a strange sight to see a cool mature maid with little change in expression coming out somewhat applauding.
“Are you here Bell?”
– Clap clap clap clap clap.
“… ”
“You are here Master Ed.”
“Why are you clapping?” ?”
just… “I was a bit moved.”
Belle had a complex yet relieved expression as if she had learned a lot of facts.
“Relationships that seem to be stagnant throughout their lives tend to move forward over time… I worked as a maid for a long time and there were many moments when I felt rewarded and proud… It feels like another page has been added to the countless experiences… ”
“For someone like you you speak at great length… What happened… ”
I hadn’t worked very long but I was already pretty tired. I poured the river water over my head again took a deep breath and sat down on a flat rock.
Dawn has already passed and it is difficult to even call it morning. It is now morning.
“We brought some discarded food from the morning food ingredients inspection. “I put it on the work surface so you can clean it up and eat it when you have time.”
“Thank you always. I owe you a lot but I have no way to repay you. If you encounter any difficulties while working at Ofilis Hall please let me know. “I will help in any way possible.”
it’s okay. Most of the work in the Ofilis building can be handled ceremonially. “I feel relieved in many ways because my body seems to have improved a lot and my life has become healthier.”
“Thank you for your concern but… Don’t you need to take care of your body as well? “You’ve lost some weight these days right?”
Belle stood with her hands folded in front of her and tilted her head.
“I lost some weight but… It’s nothing to worry about. When you become a maid at Ofilis Hall the first thing you learn is how to take care of your own body. “You can serve properly only if you have a neat appearance always grow up early and are healthy.”
“If you say so I have nothing to say… “It’s tiring to live with too much perfectionism.”
well. When it comes to body guards Master Ed’s body is more problematic… “Aren’t you in a state where you can’t work yet?”
I nodded roughly checking my body for signs of weakness here and there.
I tried moving my body for a while but it doesn’t move as easily as before. She can’t rely on Belle forever so she needs to cheer up quickly…
“I think I can handle basic camp management.”
Anyway compared to before it was able to withstand the horsepower load. My strength has increased to the point where I can carry out everyday life.
“You will be busy once the semester starts but I have to take care of my own business.”
“You haven’t finished restoring your magic power yet have you? “Are you sure there will be no trouble studying magic?”
“I have to try my best. “We need to pay attention to other areas besides magic.”
“You mean the other side?”
I pictured the view of the camp in my head and then spoke.
“To expand the cabin a little more. That’s one of my goals for next semester.”
Mastery of high-level magic in the field of magic.
In the survival field a massive expansion of cabins.
So we decided on a policy.
In addition there are a lot of things to do such as making special bows making new low-level spirit contracts creating additional legendary magic engineering supplies and training in star magic… The biggest policy had to be made clear.
In particular it is very inconvenient to have to visit the soul library one by one every time I train in magic engineering.
Going in and of itself is hard work but it becomes a problem when it rains or snows or other schedules get mixed up.
If you want to make time to practice magic engineering you need to set up a personal workshop at the camp.
However building a new cabin has lower heating efficiency and requires more effort to maintain.
That’s why I thought it would be better to start construction to raise the cabin to the second floor.
“I would like to increase the number of rooms and take out the second floor to use it as a studio and study.”
“… “Then you will need a lot of materials and manpower.”
“We should collaborate with Yenika and get some help from the spirits and also discuss with Elte Company regarding construction manpower and materials. “As it is a financial issue we need to make a careful decision.”
“Are you able to bear the financial burden?”
“When I became the top student in my grade the burden of tuition completely disappeared. “I plan to invest the extra money into the camp.”
Belle made a strange expression.
I was sitting on a flat rock and just looking at Belle’s face in confusion.
“I thought surprisingly that you didn’t go into the dormitory. “Life will be more comfortable there.”
“This is my home now.”
This is a camp that was built after rolling and rolling and enduring through the most difficult times.
Even when I was most tired tired and in need of rest I ended up returning to this camp.
“Anyway there’s no need to help with even the most basic things anymore. “I have recovered enough to be able to do basic things myself such as cleaning or making firewood.”
“That is fortunate but I also have to come to the camp regularly anyway. “Don’t worry too much about it.”
okay? why?
I realized it after saying it but it was a mistake.
Belle took out an antique key hanging from her belt and showed it to her.
“I was already planning to do another deep cleaning of the villa today. that… ”
Belle’s expression looks strangely complex.
“Lady Lortel will be returning to school tomorrow.”
*Yenika stayed in the cabin until after lunch and did not come out.
Occasionally I could hear sounds like tapping on the wall of the cabin or swinging the bed pillow… I tried my best to pretend not to know.
First of all I think I need to sit still and take some time. It was clear that thrusting it in the face first would only backfire.
[It’s been a long time since I felt this satisfied]
Merilda’s complexion had improved as if she had taken a large dose of highly nutritious medicine and her collar was fluttering.
“… “For now keep your promise.”
[ of course. Woohoo woohoo. ]
A little after lunch we lit the bonfire again. This was to prevent wild animals from approaching unnecessarily and to boil some drinking water in advance.
At the same time I thought about preparing lunch together but Belle who was cleaning Lortel’s villa came out and stopped me and started cutting the ingredients herself.
In the end I just sat in a corner of the camp again and exchanged trivial stories with Merilda.
[The spirit’s remains cannot be accessed at any time. I’ll let you know when the time comes. ]
“… “You just say that and move on?”
[You don’t trust me? That’s a bit of a disappointment. ]
Merilda clucked playfully opened her sinister eyes then closed them gently and felt the wind.
[It’s not time yet. It’s when the wind blows stronger. ]
“… ”
[You probably won’t regret your choice. I guarantee it. ]
Merilda said that and quietly closed her mouth as she felt the breeze blowing through the camp.
Late summer is a good time to be outside camp. This is because the scorching heat also dampens the grass.
If you are between the high bright sky that is unique to summer and the scenery of a forest full of vitality… I can’t even feel the sweltering heat.
Rather I can feel the scent of fall little by little through the slightly blowing wind.
The second semester of my third year at Sylvania as Ed Rosstaylor. Will I be able to take a break this semester?
Since I’ve been running non-stop wouldn’t it be okay to take a break for a semester? There’s still a lot of work left to do but isn’t it worth taking a short break?
With that thought in mind I also closed my eyes for a moment as the wind blew. I hope you can rest well this semester.
So the vacation is coming to an end.
Tanya who is very busy taking care of family affairs Princess Fenia who is very nervous due to the competition for the imperial throne and Lucy who went to the imperial court on my behalf all have to think about returning to Aken Island soon.
How things will end at the Ross Taylor mansion… As I am recuperating on Aken Island I still don’t know.
I just hope that everyone uses their strengths well in their respective fields.
*That evening a letter from the imperial family arrived at the camp.
Naturally I thought it was a letter from Princess Fenia but surprisingly the sender was Princess Selaha.
? ‘Selaha Einir Cloel 1st Princess of the Glorious Cloel Empire’
The exterior of the letter filled with all kinds of rhetoric is luxurious just to look at. Not only was it surrounded by a lot of gold frames but it also had a seal symbolizing the Cloel Imperial Family drawn on it.
“… ”
Sitting by the campfire I opened the letter with a puzzled look on my face.
– ‘To Sir Ed Rosstaylor Addressee.’
? ‘The Chloël imperial family held an imperial meeting to decide on a policy for the treatment of the survivors and successors of the Rosstaylor family. However because the facts were not fully understood it was concluded that there was a need for the parties to appear.’
First of all the strangest thing is… The title for me has been upgraded to ‘Sir Ed Ross Taylor.’
First of all I got a strange feeling from here.
? ‘Sir Tanya Rosstaylor participated in the investigation on behalf of Sir Ed Rosstaylor but it has not yet been fully concluded… The policy regarding treatment has also been put on hold for the time being. However there is a need to send Ross Taylor’s talented people who occupy key positions back to their home countries. There will be quite a few people who cannot be reinstated in the process.’
? ‘Now that it has been concluded Sir Lucy Merill who attended the meeting as Sir Ed Rosstaylor’s representative wishes to return to Aken Island as soon as possible.’
? ‘At the imperial meeting there was a minor disturbance by Lord Lucy but considering her contribution in the Ross Taylor disaster it was decided to acquit her. However even after that he sat in the imperial palace and occupied my private room for hours held down the palace cook and wandered around the top of the forbidden spire and the basement of the palace… There are so many problematic behaviors that it is impossible to write them all down in a letter.’
? ‘Because she is disobeying the order to return to the school there is no way to do anything right now so I hope that Sir Ed Rosstaylor will send a letter directly to urge her to return to the school.’
“… .”
“Who is this letter from Master Ed?”
“… Hmm..”
I understand well that the central meeting of the imperial family dealt with the issue of the Rosstaylor family.
Well it was obvious what was being discussed.
Supporters and opponents of the Ross-Taylor family were divided and fought fiercely over whether to maintain their authority or get rid of it.
In the process there would have been all kinds of arguments about whether I should be released protected or executed.
However it seems that Lucy did not sit still in the meeting room. Although it is expressed as an ‘act of unrest’… It seems like they made such a fuss that the great merit of sending Mebula back was ruined.
Not only that but there was such an uproar inside the imperial palace that even Princess Selaha bowed her head and sent a letter to me.
In short the content of the letter is long… To summarize the main points it was as follows.
Lucy Mayril.
Please take him back.
“What the hell is this guy… What are you doing in the imperial palace? .”
Although the letter was written in a formal and political tone it seemed as if Princess Selaha’s expression could be seen beyond it… .
I suddenly… I ended up feeling nostalgic… .