Chapter 112: Seven Wonders of the Academy (part two)
When the lights went off and the students in the dorm went to bed, I started preparing.
I changed from night clothes to my uniform and robe and wore my gloves of storing.
I packed the wands, scrolls and potions in my space-expanded leather bag and asked Tirnanog to carry it.
Since it is forbidden for students in general to go out after the lights out, I used the scroll of Invisibility as a finishing touch and hid our figures.
Okay, we’re ready.
After this, as long as we move carefully, we should be able to avoid opponents who use demonic eye magic.
『Where are we going to investigate tonight, Erica?』
“The aim is the Ghost of the Fallen Boy, so we’re going to the alchemy workshop building.”
The reason why I chose this is because, out of all Seven Wonders, there are wonders that seem to have nothing to do with the morgue of the headless prince.
This is my favorite way of filtering the irrelevant things first.
When it was around 12 am, I went out of the West Dorm along with Tirnanog through the back door.
The air was clearer than it had been during the afternoon and it felt cold.
There was a fragrant smell of tea olive blooming somewhere.
When I concentrated my eyes, I could see the figures of the patrolling teachers and the prefects moving about.
We avoided them and chose the most shadowy path as much as possible.
We went through the small garden between the dormitory buildings and crossed the square gazebo and the water well.
After that, if we go around the back of the school building, there will be the alchemy workshop, our destination.
I confirmed that there was no one around, but just as I let out a sigh of relief, on the next moment I heard a voice chanting a spell from behind.
(Since when……!?)
Without having time to turn around, the magic of Invisibility was wiped out by Dispel.
The figures of me and Tirnanog, who was carrying a bag, were revealed.
“What are you doing in the middle of the night. Where are you going?”
“It’s a good evening, right, Erica? Are you taking a stroll?”
There were familiar voices.
Although there should have been no one earlier, there were the figures of Klaus, who was holding a staff, and Auguste, who was accompanied by Goldberry.
“Klaus-sama, Auguste-sama!? W-why are you two here?”
“We are the student council members who are on patrolling duty. More importantly, you haven’t answered the question yet.”
“I left something behind a while ago, so I’m going to go and get it.”
“Hou. For someone with that purpose, you look more heavily armed than when you were dueling.”
Klaus’ sharp eyes were directed towards Tirnanog and the bag he was carrying.
Good thing I made Tirnanog wear the talisman to avoid Glam Sight.
When I made a signal to Tirnanog with my eyes, he nodded slightly.
For times like this, we already had a briefing session for him to act like a golem.
“What is it? Why can’t you answer our question?”
“Don’t be too harsh, Klaus. No matter how I think about it, you came here to investigate the mysterious story from before, right?”
When I was at a loss for an answer, Auguste easily saw the truth.
My behavior pattern was completely seen through by him.
“You know me well, Auguste-sama.”
“Because you looked like you were interested in the mysterious stories. I also wanted to come along because it looks interesting.”
“Eh?”
“Auguste, it’s too early to give it away.”
“You weren’t patrolling then?”
Instead of answering, Klaus’ lips curled up into a grin.
Oops, I was about to be tricked without knowing.
The boundary between Klaus’ seriousness and joke is beyond my comprehension.
“We came to watch over you. It was a request from Eduart.”
“Oh, then you are to become my guards?”
I remembered the daytime conversation.
After that, my brother must have asked the two of them to watch over me.
Certainly, these two people are strong.
We have a long relationship, so it’s no wonder my plan was seen through.
“I think the person who would attack you is more at risk. Those people who are overreaching themselves have to be protected.”
“What’s with that, do I look like a beast to you?”
“So, which of the Seven Wonders is your target tonight?”
Klaus asked, ignoring my criticism easily.
I gave up secrecy and decided to be as honest as possible.
“I’m going to go to the alchemy workshop building.”
“Heeh~ is there one of the Seven Wonders in that place?”
Auguste’s eyes were sparkling like an innocent child.
He bit the bait properly.
Speaking of which, this person likes local legends.
“It’s a ghost story about the Ghost of the Fallen Boy. There was a rumor that the spirit of a broken-hearted student who committed suicide will come out.”
“I would like to see that ghost as well. I’d like to do something for him, even if it’s just a love consultation.”
“Good grief, you guys. At any rate, I understand that this is the prank of people with bad taste……”
Klaus sighed at me and Auguste who were getting excited.
Auguste took Klaus, who was still saying something, by his hand.
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