The beast tamer exiled from the hero’s party and the cat eared girl from the strongest race meet
It had been a long time since I’d been home.
Lying back in the hammock set up on the rooftop, I relaxed and let myself unwind.
“……”
Quietly, I stretched my hand up toward the sky.
My thoughts drifted back to what happened on the Western Continent.
If I’d had more power, would I have been able to grasp more things with these hands?
I couldn’t help but think that way.
If ideals are not to remain just ideals,
then sometimes, real, tangible strength is necessary.
What happened on the Western Continent made that painfully clear.
“I’ve got to become stronger.”
I still don’t know how I’ll do it yet…
but I swore to myself that I would become stronger, and that I would never let something like that happen again.
“Oh, so you were here.”
“Al-san.”
When I turned my head, I saw Al-san coming up to the rooftop.
Since then, Al-san hadn’t returned to the Spirit Tribe’s village and had been staying at our house instead.
When I asked why, she said something vague like she wanted to go sightseeing.
There’s probably another reason, but she hasn’t told me yet.
“Were you looking for me, by any chance?”
“Indeed. I have something I wish to discuss with you.”
“Discuss… with me?”
What could it be?
Something related to the demon race, maybe?
My posture naturally stiffened.
And then… Al-san spoke, with an extremely serious expression.
“My daughters and their cheerful companions… are they idiots?”
“…Huh?”
According to Al-san…
She seriously wondered whether Kanade and the others were stupid.
After spending time together and getting to know everyone better,
she apparently started questioning their intellectual level.
Everyone can read and write without problems.
But when it comes to calculations, about half of them are suspicious.
When it comes to history and academic knowledge, it’s even worse.
And manners? Completely disastrous.
After learning the current situation, Al-san wondered if it was really okay to leave things like this.
Even if they are a “strongest species,” they still have to coexist with humans to some extent.
If they’re uneducated, people might look down on them.
I had to admit—she had a point.
Their strength is incredible, but still… studying might be a good idea.
They don’t need academic ability good enough to compete in the royal capital, but…
I think learning at least a certain level would be beneficial.
And so, I decided to cooperate with Al-san.
“…So, that’s why. Today, I’m thinking we’ll make it a full day of studying.”
“In human terms, this would be called a temporary academy. I, Rain, Tina, and Nokia will act as instructors and teach you various things.”
“Eeeeeeh…!?”
When I gathered everyone in the large hall and said that,
they all gave me faces full of pure disgust.
Especially Kanade and Luna.
They were frowning as hard as when they saw a black demon.
“I don’t want to study.”
“Indeed. I have no need for such things!”
“Idiots.”
“Funyan!?”
“Fugyan!?”
Al-san’s fists came down on the two of them.
Gatun! — it made a pretty solid sound…
Despite her appearance, is Al-san actually really strong?
“Knowledge is treasure. There are things you gain, and things you can protect, by knowing more. It broadens your possibilities. There is no harm in learning.”
“Is that really how it works…?”
“Mm… I don’t really get it… but are the others okay with this?”
The only ones clearly refusing were Kanade and Luna.
Everyone else quietly sat down, opened their notebooks on the desks.
“Studying’s a pain, but… Mom’s always nagging me to do things properly anyway.”
“Sora originally likes studying. Gaining more knowledge is fun.”
“I’ll… do my best.”
“Hehe, to become a proper lady, there are many things one must learn.”
“I don’t really mind either way. It looks fun, so I’ll go with this.”
“I-I’m still still still still far from ready, so I-I-I’ll d-do my b-best!”
“On!”
There were differences in motivation, but the others didn’t seem to have a problem with it.
Though… Sakura studying too…?
Is that really okay?
“Those without learning will be mocked when they marry, you know?”
“!?”
“And in the end, their husbands will be mocked too. Are you all really fine with that?”
“WE ARE NOT!!”
“Then study properly.”
“YES, MA’AM!!”
“Good answer.”
Um… please don’t use me as an example there.
Given the topic, I couldn’t even retort.
“Now then, the four of us will act as instructors and teach you various things… but before that, everyone must change clothes.”
“Change clothes?”
“This!”
With a dramatic baban! motion, Al-san pulled out some clothes.
A navy-blue skirt, a white top, and a ribbon.
“What are those?”
“Mm. These are traditional garments passed down in Kagune… called ‘sailor uniforms.’ Apparently, it’s customary to wear these when studying.”
At that moment, everyone present shared the exact same thought.
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