Chapter 155: The Identity of the Faceless Man (part two)
The day after the abduction, in other words, the second day of All Souls Day Festival.
I was scheduled to meet up with my brother at noon.
If so, I should first check on Beatrice’s condition.
As I was walking down the corridor of the school building towards the infirmary, I ran into Chloe.
“Good morning, Chloe-san.”
“Morning, Erica-san. Have you come to meet Beatrice?”
“Yes. You too, right?”
When we arrived at the infirmary, a woman in a white robe—the Pharmacy teacher was attending to Beatrice.
“Chloe-chan, Erica-sama, you came.”
Beatrice raised her body immediately when she realized that Chloe and I had arrived.
“Beatrice, are you really okay?”
“Yes, no problem at all. I even feel better than usual because I slept a lot.”
Certainly, Beatrice had an atmosphere as if nothing happened.
Nevertheless, Chloe silently checked Beatrice’s body, raising her arms and lifting her legs.
“You don’t need to worry so much, Chloe-chan. I have been examined by the vice principal.”
“But—”
“Only relatively safe drugs were used, and nothing else was done to me.”
I listened to Beatrice as she explained what the vice principal had told her.
About the kind of medicine used at the time of the abduction, the time spent in a coma, the side effects of the medicine, and things like that.
As expected, her memories before and after the abduction seemed to be vague.
“But I’m really glad that you’re safe, Beatrice-san.”
“Thank you for your concern, Erica-sama. I, um…I feel guilty that I have made a hole in the play that everyone had worked hard for…”
Beatrice responded while Chloe was checking her neck.
Despite experiencing something like that, she seemed to care about the play.
“Don’t worry about it. We’re really happy as long as you’re safe. Right, Chloe-san?”
Chloe nodded her head silently.
After that, I left Chloe in the infirmary and headed towards the dormitory.
I’m going to enjoy the festival with my brother while wearing our costumes as promised yesterday.
After dressing up, we met up in the courtyard as planned.
My brother dressed up in a pirate costume with the same design as mine, but with an eye-patch.
The pirate siblings are now ready.
Then, I set out together with my brother to the academy’s All Souls Day Festival.
“First, how about we go to the corn maze?”
“Good idea, let’s go, Onii-sama!”
“Since it’s still bright, the tricks are not scary so it is highly recommended.”
Oh my, I wonder if my brother is not good with scary things.
I thought he wouldn’t be bothered by something like that.
Just as my brother suggested, the corn maze during the day was easy mode as compared to during night time.
Despite encountering a bit of heart-stopping tricks, we were able to reach the exit while maintaining our dignity.
After the two of us finished going through the corn maze, we headed for the theater.
“One of the stages was closed due to yesterday’s incident, but the other stages seem to be performing.”
The stage where Beatrice got abducted from yesterday was sealed off by magic as evidence.
But the other stages were running as usual.
“Hey, Erica. Which one do you prefer, tragic love or comedy-like love?”
“Let’s see, today I’m leaning towards comedy.”
Today, a bright and cheerful romance is preferable.
If we’re talking about tragic love, I’ve already had my fill with the folk tales of the Silver Alchemist and the Golden Wolf Prince.
“If you prefer comedy, they perform it in two places. Let’s see them in order.”
“Sounds good.”
My brother and I spread a blanket and portable chairs on the meadow in front of the stage and relaxed.
Tirnanog sprawled on the blanket and began to laze around.
Palug seemed to be immersed in the fictional romance while traversing between my brother’s shoulders and mine.
I said that I prefer comedy, but I couldn’t concentrate on it, and was instead observing the people around the stage.
Oh my, is that Tricia?
Tricia was being spoiled by a kind and well-mannered young man, who seems different from what I’ve heard.
Don’t they seem to be in fairly good terms?
I mean, isn’t he a normal and nice young man~!
It seems Tricia is a tsundere, that’s why she was embarrassed and fled from him…!
After watching the two plays, the dragons began breathing fire in the sky.
The dance of dragons filled the twilight sky.
“The fireworks will start soon, but before that, let’s say hello to the guys.”
“Yes, Onii-sama.”
Perhaps because he saw the dragon’s dance, he remembered Auguste and the others who were working hard behind the scenes.
Then we bought souvenirs and headed to the management headquarters where Klaus and Auguste were located.
The souvenir was caramel-apples that were being sold in the booth.
“Everyone, thank you for your hard work.”
As we walked into the tent where the management headquarters was, there were exhausted-looking Klaus and Auguste.
“Erica…! And Eduard, is it. You guys seem to be having a good time.”
“Now, now, Klaus-kun. Isn’t this year’s All Souls Day magnificent? This year’s student council seems very dependable.”
“Here you go, Klaus-sama, go ahead.”
Saying so, I handed over the caramel apple decorated with a ghost pattern to Klaus.
Klaus, who likes sweets, bit into it with tired eyes.
“Heeh~ that sounds fun. You must be happy to be with your sister after a long time, Sir Eduard.”
“Yes, Your Highness. It was a very fun day to be with my cute little sister.”
My brother smiled and handed the apple to Auguste.
Auguste bit the apple, then stopped and shouted.
“Aah~~ why is it only you, this is unfair! I’m jealous! I also want to play tomorrow, too! I can’t stand it anymore!”
“…You—”
“Klaus, don’t say anything!”
When Auguste glared at him sternly, a resigned smile appeared on Klaus’ face.
“Then I will also come along. That’s fine, right? I won’t take no for an answer.”
“…Tsk.”
“Did you just click your tongue at me? How vulgar, Your Highness.”
“You only call me that when it’s convenient for you. Stop that, Klaus!”
Given that Klaus and Auguste began to clamor and argue noisily, I stepped in to mediate between them.
“Um, how about we go to the golem-style mobile amusement park together tomorrow?”
“Hooray~~~!”
“…Aa, not a bad idea.”
“That’s a great idea, Erica. It was created by a famous golem creator in Aurelia. I highly recommend it.”
My older brother also agreed.
“But what about your work?”
When I asked, Klaus and Auguste looked at each other and grinned mischievously.
“It’ll be fine. Because I have a talented junior who understands my tasks.”
“Aa, it seems we’re going to cause trouble for Harold until the end.”
“And he even comes with a convenient support role who will listen to anything he says~”
“Haearn, huh…well, it’s going to be a good experience for him.”
Uuh, is that how it will be?
I’m sorry, Harold and Haearn-senpai!
“Since this is a good opportunity, is it okay if I also invite Elric?”
“Of course, Onii-sama.”
Since we’re traveling with these people, we would not lose sight of him even if he were to get separated in the crowds.
In this way, tomorrow’s schedule was decided without incident.
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The third day of All Souls Day Festival.
In the afternoon, we met up with Actorius-sensei, who dressed up as a mummy with bandages wrapped around him, in front of a carousel.
“Is it true that Klaus-kun and His Highness will also join us today, Eduard?”
“Aa, Elric. I hope they’ll take a break soon.”
“However, it seems they can only slip out a little later, Actorius-sensei.”
The two of them are too earnest, so it’s hard for them to let their mind adrift and relax.
The problem that occurred during the All Souls Day Festival was able to be contained to only the abduction case on the first day due to the efforts of the student council.
“Well, to start it off, let’s enjoy the nearby attractions.”
Saying so, the glasses-wearing mummy Actorius-sensei smiled.
For this reason, first of all, let’s enjoy the golem-style carousel with just the three of us.
Girls gathered around Eduard-oniisama.
Actorius-sensei’s bandages were caught on a wooden horse, so he was forced to ride it for another round alone.
Despite having some trouble, we were able to have a good time.
“Now then, Erica, what should we do next?”
“Oh, I would like to ride the ferriswheel!”
I pointed at the big ferriswheel which I have been curious about the most ever since we came to the mobile amusement park.
After all, the view of the amusement park sparkling with illumination after sunset should be fascinating.
“Yeah, great idea! Let’s get on the ferriswheel.”
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