An Old Man from the Countryside Becomes a Swords Saint: I Was Just a Rural Sword Teacher, But My Successful Students Won't Leave Me Alone! Chapter 76

Published at 9th of August 2022 07:02:46 AM

After receiving a general explanation from Ms. Quinella, we left the Magician's Academy.

As we go back under the entrance gate, the sun is somewhat higher in the eastern sky, it will be noon soon.

I decided to walk while thinking about where to eat lunch.

“Did you get all that, Miu?” I asked.

“Hmph, I'm not that dumb,” Miu grunted.

I have a short, clipped conversation with Miu walking beside me.

Most of the explanation was basic stuff.

We received standard details about the dormitory attached to the Academy, room allocation, and the school curriculum, focusing on the reasons for the formation of the academy and the overall content of the lessons.

By the way, it seems that it is not compulsory to move into the dormitory.

Since the Magician's Academy is the only one of its kind in Baltrain, it seems that its dormitory is open for students who have difficulty attending from far away, such as outside the city limits, and people already living nearby can go to their homes.

However, when it comes to budding magicians, parents seem to be suspicious of their surroundings, and as a result, many people want to move into the dormitory.

Lucy said that there is no problem because there was a dormitory, but in that case, please explain it properly. It's nice that she starts moving fast once she decides, but I feel that she causes a lot of big messes here and there.

“Let's eat lunch somewhere for now,” I said.

“Mm,” Miu went.

Today, I'm mainly receiving explanations and making greetings, so it was decided that Miu would actually attend the Magician's Academy from next week.

Well, it will take some time for her to get used to it, and you could say that the period was reasonable.

“But, was that alright with you?” I asked.

“… What was?” Miu asked awkwardly.

Just before noon, the two of us walk in the North District, which is a little quieter than the Central District and West District.

“That you won't move into the dormitory,” I said.

“… I'll pass,” Miu said. “I can get from here from home.”

Yes.

Miu refused to enter the Magician's Academy's dorm.

It was explained that it was not compulsory, and I was sure of that. However, the fact that most children choose to move into the dormitory means that life at the Magician's Academy is that important.

Although Miu didn't live too far away, it saves time and it's easier to concentrate on class going to the dormitory than commuting every day from home.

Besides, if you enter the dormitory, food and lodging are guaranteed.

Well, living will not change much at home, but I think that the easy solution to food problems is a point that cannot be overlooked.

As long as we live together, we will share the housework.

Of course, I don't feel like pushing everything to a young child, but it's a bit unnatural for Miu not to do any housework at all. We will have some cooperation.

In addition, even the time taken to go to school is not insignificant. I consider commuting to the Knight's HQ as part of daily exercise, so it's okay to walk a bit, but if you're about Miu's age, you usually want to avoid that wasted time.

“… What is it? Is there something wrong?” Miu asked, annoyed.

“Oh no, I just hope it'll work out for you, Miu,” I said.

Certainly, as Miu says, there is no problem. I'm not the first time she's living with someone, so the communal life itself will work itself out somehow. Even Miu must have been spending time with her sister.

However, even though the option of a dormitory was right in front of her, she dared to choose to stay with me because she was uneasy about it.

Well, why don't I apologize for asking Miu about it? I originally got this house on the premise that I would live with her, so let's do something good.

“… Are you alright, Pops?” Miu asked.

“Hmm? What?” I asked.

“I mean… you've also got work today, the Knights, all that stuff,” Miu said.

What was she worried about?

Of course, I haven't been so stupid as to be absent without permission. At this age, I think it's hard to build trust from the people around me, and I understand that it only takes a moment for it to collapse.

That's why I informed Alexia properly. That Lucy gave me this house, that I decided to live with Miu, and everything else.

When I talked to her, she seemed dead inside for a moment, but I didn't think too much about it.

“Don't worry about it,” I said. “I've adjusted my schedule properly.”

“… In that case, it's fine,” Miu said.

Besides, it's not obligatory to go to work every day.

The original plan was to go to and from Bidden Village on a regular basis, so I didn't have to go every day. Since my father kicked me out of my parents' house and I didn't have anything else going on, I just showed up every day even without the obligation to.

“That's why I'm off today,” I said. “Your future is more important, Miu.”

“… Hmph.”

Was it a bit of a crappy line? Once again, Miu turned away.

Well, I'm thinking that if things settle down for today, I'll show up to the Knights' HQ. For some reason, I also made a habit of swinging a sword every day, so I want to do that.

“By the way, it's lunch, so is there anything you want to eat, Miu?” I asked.

“… Don't bother,” Miu said. “Anything's fine.”

I tried to get an answer as we rode another horse-drawn carriage bound to return to the Central District, but her responses were still not good.

As it has been for some time, Miu never seems to talk or show her preferences. It's rare when I see it.

I don't know if it's a developed habit or it's a reaction because of me. I think it's probably the former. I don't think she lived a life where she could be choosy about her food.

I can't afford to be extravagant, but as long as I have an income and some savings, I didn't intend to let Miu live below average.

I'd like to somehow tell her that it's okay to ask for it at her age, but I don't think she'd believe it. There is no choice but to change her perceptions little by little while living together.

“Then, let's go to a restaurant, shall we?” I asked.

“Mm,” Miu said.

As the carriage rocks, I decide to go to a place we could see once we got off in the Central District. This is because I don't have much time to worry about it.

Besides, if you aren't too choosy, Baltrain has a lot of restaurants. Especially if it is the Central District, the heart of the city.

It seems that the number of people is extremely large and it is quite prosperous. Every time I think about it, it's very different from Bidden Village in every aspect.

Shortly after, the carriage arrives at the Central District.

When we paid the fare and climbed out, the hustle and bustle surrounding us were different than when we set out earlier in the morning.

“… Oh, let's go over there,” I said.

“… Anywhere's good,” Miu said.

Baltrain is a big city with well-organized urban planning. As the cobblestone roads continue smoothly, you could see various shops at regular intervals. Now that it's lunchtime, I can hear lively voices from the shops.

Among them, the flag of one of the restaurants suddenly caught my eye. Is that a charcuterie board?

How nice. I also like sausages, so let's have it for lunch.

“Excuse us, we're coming in,” I said as we opened the door.

“Welcome, customers!” a clerk said.

It's noon, so it seems that there are a good number of other diners. I wonder if we can still sit down.

“… Hmm? Master?”

“Hmm?” I went.

When I was wondering where to sit, I wanted to avoid sharing a table at a big table if possible, especially with Miu with me.

Then, a woman who was already seated called out to me.

“Funny to see you here, huh, Selena?” I asked.

Sitting there was Selena Lysandera, the highest Black Rank Adventurer in the Adventurer's Guild.

It seems that she was here shortly before we entered the store. She was just about to bite into her sausage.

“If you'd like, you could share a table with me, want to sit down?” Selena asked.

“Oh, that helps. Thank you,” I said.

Of course, it is better to surround the table with familiar faces than to surround the table with strangers. I'm grateful for her offer.

“… Umm, Master. That kid…?” Selena says, looking at Miu.

“… Ah,” I said.

Now I've done it. I didn't tell her about Miu or my new house because I haven't had a chance to meet her.

Now then, what do we do?

I have no choice but to tell it honestly.

Chapter end