"Hey, Ms. Mary, I heard you were looking for me?"

After class, Oyado and I went to Ms. Mary's new office.

Unlike the previous messy one, Ms. Mary's new office was incredibly neat and tidy. Apart from the desk and files, I couldn't see any trash or personal belongings scattered around.

Should I praise her progress?

"I must say..."

Ms. Mary saw me and walked briskly towards me, pointing directly at my face.

"You are way too lazy. The instructor for the practical class is supposed to come to the classroom in the morning. But look at you, only appearing now!"

"Well... I did attend class properly, the practical class in the afternoon."

"I know you attended. I could clearly see the entire practical classroom from the instructor's room over here."

"Oh, how embarrassing. So I've been watched the whole time?"

I glanced outside the window and indeed, the situation downstairs was completely visible, even the campus exit.

"The design of this school is quite good. This office is like a surveillance tower."

"It's not bad, right? Actually, I think this school is more like a fortress. When I came this morning, I saw a door on the first floor that seemed like a shelter."

"Really? That's interesting."

"Sigh."

Ms. Mary sighed and then handed a document to me.

"This is the curriculum for this semester. Just take a look when you go back. After all, the practical course knowledge is somewhat related to the morning classes. Actually, it is up to the instructor to decide what to teach."

"So it's alright for me to not attend morning classes, right?"

"Big brother..."

Oyado tugged at my sleeve.

"Please come to class, big brother. Come and see Oyado. The morning classes are so boring."

"Hey hey hey! How can you say that my class is boring? It was you who said you wanted to take magic classes, so I transferred you to mine."

Ms. Mary, who was next to me, said in a very displeased manner.

"Because I looked at the content of the martial arts class, and it's all stuff I already know. I don't need to learn it at all."

"Oh, right, you already know all the basic stuff..."

Ms. Mary sighed helplessly.

"But don't you dislike magic?"

"It doesn't matter, as long as big brother is here!"

"Hahaha..."

Ms. Mary could only smile bitterly.

"Alright, I'll try my best to come in the morning since it's Oyado's request."

"Yes, big brother is the best!"

Oyado hugged me tightly.

"Yep, yep."

I patted Oyado's head and said.

"You two are really... Alright, I won't say anything anymore."

Ms. Mary shrugged.

"Although being mischievous is your trademark, what exactly are you doing here at this academy? Don't tell me you're just here to have fun."

"I have a few goals. First, it's the investigation of Duke Somerlundor. I asked the prince for help, but I haven't received a reply yet, so I have to wait. Second, there's a task related to Princess Annie. She said her abilities are related to someone named Dream Mary, so if I want to study it, I have to be close to her. And also... the people from the Witte Empire seem quite wealthy, so I want to make some money from them."

"Ah, you're quite busy, aren't you..."

"Yes, and there's also the Snake Eye situation. They've already blown up Gray Academy and Duoge Academy before. If they manage to blow up the Imperial Academy this time, they'll be in trouble."

"Hey, are you relying on the Witte Empire for support?"

"I just want to know how far they're willing to go. If they still want to destroy the academy this time... I'll do my best to stop them!"

"Alright, alright, just don't make things too complicated. By the way, aren't you meeting the Emperor of the Ais Empire tonight? Are you really going to wear this teacher's outfit?"

"Is there a problem?"

"You..."

"This is clearly a very effective way to express my identity and situation."

"Your thoughts are beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. Anyway, I have some business to attend to tonight, so I'll leave."

"Eh~ Ms. Mary has a date? With which handsome guy?"

"Look at the way you say that. I have my own life, you know? Unlike you, who has so many lovely girls around you. I'm all alone."

After saying that, Ms. Mary smiled faintly and left the office, pushing the door.

"It seems that beautiful women are not pursued by many people..."

"Big brother, don't you plan to pursue Ms. Mary?"

"Huh? What are you talking about?"

I looked at Oyado strangely.

"Do I look like a lady-killer to you?"

"Lady-killer... What's that?"

"Well... It's better if you don't know... Never mind, let's not dwell on it."

Honestly, why does Oyado always think of strange things? Where did she learn all that from? I'll have to keep an eye on what Oyado does in her free time later, or else there will be disastrous consequences if she learns something bad.

"Alright, let's go. We should prepare for the meeting tonight. I don't mind, but Oyado, it would be best if you change your armor... By the way, didn't you get a school uniform?"

"No... It doesn't fit me..."

Oyado said in a low voice while looking down, but I didn't hear it at all.

"Huh?"

"So, I can't even wear the smallest size of the school uniform."

"Pfft!"

I couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Big brother!"

"Sorry, sorry~ I couldn't help it. I understand now. As compensation, let's go buy you new clothes."

"New clothes?"

"There must be plenty of high-end stores around here, right? Oyado, choose the clothes you like."

"Can I buy a few more?"

"Of course."

"Let's go, big brother!"

Oyado grabbed my hand and pulled me outside.

"Wait..."

My hand is going to break!