"Your life will end. I'll make you regret having been born. Your relatives as well, of course I'll kill them all. Fufufu…"
Saying that, Rigel stroked Rose's cheek.
That hand gesture was gentle and pleasant, but at the same time it made one feel a terror that could not be defied.
"Ku…"
Rose bit her lip in frustration, but there was no means of resistance.
She decided to quietly accept the bag containing gold coins.
"Don't worry, there's no need to be afraid. In short, you just need to show me sincerity. Whenever I come, offer your body, and if you get pregnant, just give birth to the child. Simple, isn't it."
Saying that, Rigel took Rose's hand and gently kissed it.
It was a sweet gesture as if done to a lover.
Rose was assaulted by a strange sensation in which disgust and happiness mixed together.
"Then, I'll truly take my leave soon. Farewell, Roselia-kun. I'll come again."
Saying that, Rigel left the room.
What remained was only the bag containing gold coins.
Rose felt its weight with a dazed expression.
(What the hell is that guy…)
She cursed in her heart, but there was nothing she could do.
After remaining dazed for a while, she began the cleanup.
She was a student of the Royal Academy.
Tomorrow there would be school again.
(At least the pay was good… And that overwhelming feeling as well… Wait, what am I thinking!?)
Rose shook her head.
After finishing the cleanup and returning home, the next morning she attended the Royal Academy as usual.
—After that, with her financial worries gone, her grades would rise, but that is another story.
One month had passed since the day Rigel made Rose his woman.
"Fuaaa… I'm sleepy today."
Rigel let out a large yawn and attended school while rubbing his sleepy eyes.
Fatigue could be seen on that expression, but at the same time he also seemed to be drifting a somewhat satisfied atmosphere.
"Rigel-kun? Did something happen?"
Called out to by the boyish beautiful girl walking beside him, Rigel came back to himself with a start.
The one who called out to him was a female student attending the same Royal Academy as Rose—Testarossa.
"No, nothing. I just thought today looks like it'll be a good day."
"Hmm. By the way… that girl has become quiet lately."
"That girl? …Ah, about Rose."
Saying that, Rigel looked in the direction Testarossa pointed.
At the end of the gaze Rigel directed was Rose's figure.
But there was no longer any appearance of her picking a fight with Rigel like before.
Moreover, her sleeping during class also seemed to have decreased.
"I didn't do anything. Until a little while ago some kind of problem had occurred, and she probably resolved it on her own."
Rigel uttered words of speculation.
That content was a lie.
In reality, Rigel making Rose his mistress was influencing it.
By providing large amounts of aid, her financial worries decreased and stress was relieved, and with night labor decreasing sleep time was secured—that was the result.
Also, the climaxes thoroughly given by Rigel might also be giving a good influence in a sense.
Though, since Rose was always blindfolded during play, she still had not realized that her night partner was Rigel.
"Hmm…"
Hearing Rigel's words, Testarossa floated a suspicious expression.
That said, even for her there seemed to be no complaints about Rose becoming quiet.
She did not pursue any further.
"Good morning, both of you."
There, another girl—Nesis joined.
She was also a student attending the Royal Academy, and a friend of Testarossa.
As an S-Class student of the prestigious Royal Academy, she was a person whose future was highly anticipated.
"Oh, morning. Nesis."
"Good morning! Nesis-chan!!"
Rigel and Testarossa each returned her greeting.
Nesis floated a smile and ran over to the two.
Then the three began walking as is.
"By the way, Rigel-san."
Nesis opened her mouth as if remembering.
"Nn? What's up?"
"The Academy Martial Arts Tournament is approaching!"
"Ah, is it already that time."
Hearing Nesis's words, Rigel muttered as if remembering.
The Academy Martial Arts Tournament was one of the major events of the Royal Academy.
Participants were basically third-years, but first- and second-years could also participate if they wished.
The rules were simple and clear: magic allowed, weapons allowed, anything goes.
Since winning would grant luxurious prizes and tremendous fame, there were many participants.
However, on the other hand, since it was not something that could somehow work out by participating as a long shot, the average level was high.
"Even if you say it's approaching, there's still more than three months left, right? I don't think there's any point in getting hyped up from now."
Rigel asked that.
But Nesis shook her head from side to side.
"No, I must heighten my concentration from now! For Royal Academy students, the Academy Martial Arts Tournament is one of the greatest stages under the sun!!"
Nesis said while making her eyes sparkle.
Looking at that enthusiasm, Rigel and Testarossa both wryly smiled.
"Hey hey… You're speaking as if you're going to participate yourself."
"Yes, that's the plan!"
"…Seriously?"
Rigel floated an astonished expression.
Because he had not thought she desired to participate.
First-year S-Class girl Nesis.
As expected of an S-Class student, her ability was high.
But she was still only a first-year after all.
Facing second- and third-years was disadvantageous.
Moreover, she was weak at close combat and physical combat, and was a student skilled in magic combat.
In the Academy Martial Arts Festival that required comprehensive combat ability, he did not think she could be active.
"Since I was able to enroll in the Royal Academy after all, aiming for the top is only natural, right?"
"..."
In everything, there is always someone above.
From Rigel's perspective, Nesis's goal seemed reckless.
However, Nesis seemed to truly intend to participate herself.
"…Well, having motivation is a good thing."
Although Rigel thought a little, he gave up on stopping Nesis.
"Thank you very much!"
When Nesis answered looking happy, she thrust out her fist.
Rigel lightly matched his own fist to that fist.
"Do your best. I'll support you."
Saying that, Rigel smiled.
Nesis floated a full-faced smile and nodded largely.
"Since the opportunity is here, won't you watch the results of my special training? Rigel-san!"
Nesis said that.
At her words, Rigel and Testarossa reacted with interest.
"Oh? What kind of special training have you been doing?"
"Special training to strengthen the body with magic power! So-called body reinforcement magic. With this, I'll also be able to fight without a frontliner!!"
Nesis said full of confidence.
Handling of magic power was better for mage types than warrior types.
But there were exceptions.
The technique of strengthening the body with magic power alone was often inferior for mage types compared to warrior types.
Nesis was no exception, and was poor at reinforcing physical ability.
However, a few months after enrollment.
Through learning at the academy and her own special training, she had apparently been making efforts to overcome that weakness.
"Heh… That's something to look forward to."
When Rigel said that, Nesis smiled proudly.
Then she stepped out in front of Rigel as is.
"Then, here I go…!"
Saying that, Nesis vigorously kicked off the ground.
Then in the next instant, her body was already more than ten meters away from the ground.
"Oh…"
Rigel muttered as if impressed.
Because her movements were extremely smooth, and light as if she had grown wings.
"How is it? Amazing, right?"
Nesis said boastfully.
Looking up at such Nesis, Rigel floated a smile.
"Yeah, I'm surprised. To think it was this far…"
Saying that, Rigel lightly waved his hand toward Nesis.
Before long, she returned to the ground following gravity.
"Thank you very much! I'm happy that you praised me!!"
Saying that, Nesis floated a full-faced smile.
To such her, Rigel said while wryly smiling.
"But… That level is still not enough, you know?"
"I understand! I will further and further increase the output of body reinforcement— Gufu!?"
While Nesis was speaking, she suddenly collapsed to the ground.
At the sudden event, Rigel and Testarossa floated expressions of surprise.
Nesis was vomiting blood from her mouth and coughing painfully.
"Hey!! Are you okay!!"
"Nesis-chan!?"
Rigel and Testarossa hurriedly ran over to her and supported her body.
Then Nesis floated a weak smile.
"No, I'm fine… It seems I pushed myself a little too hard."
Saying that, Nesis smiled, but her complexion was pale blue.
Her body was trembling finely, and no matter who looked she did not appear to be in a fine state.
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