"So, Your Majesty, do you really have a sweet tooth?"

As I watched the Emperor of the Ais Empire slowly enjoy his dessert in front of me, I could even see my own frustration forming into visible black lines on my head.

"Well, although there are sweet delicacies in the palace, I am often reminded to be mindful of my blood sugar levels."

"With your condition... it's definitely necessary to control it."

Looking at the empty cup on the table, I could only smile wryly and continue speaking.

"Well, I don't think you asked me here just to accompany you for dessert."

"Haha, indeed. But if you want one, I can have someone prepare it for you right away."

"Do you have strawberry flavor?"

"Of course... Willis."

"Yes, I'll go prepare it now."

A voice came from beside me, but I couldn't see anyone, not even a title.

"Invisibility? Or something else?"

"Well, everyone has their own tricks up their sleeves, don't worry about it."

"Alright, as you say, Your Majesty."

Just as I said that, a cup of dessert appeared on the table out of nowhere. I didn't know whether to find it frightening or something else, the way it appeared...

"So, Your Majesty, what did you call me here for?"

"Oh right, I heard that you became a professor at the Imperial Academy of the Witte Empire, so I wanted to personally greet you."

As he spoke, he emphasized the Witte Empire with his tone.

"Well, yes, I kind of took up a part-time job because I had some spare time. I hope you don't mind a mage like me doing something interesting on the side."

"Of course, I don't mind at all."

The Emperor took another bite of his dessert and continued speaking.

"And I assume you wouldn't mind having some additional work as well."

"Additional work?"

I was slightly surprised, but after a moment, I understood the connection in this situation. After all, thinking about it for a bit made it clear.

"Are you asking me to join the intelligence department of the Ais Empire?"

"Well... that would be too obvious. Just keep an eye on whether the Witte Empire has any major actions."

"I see, it doesn't sound like a troublesome job."

"Just keep an eye out, and if there's anything, just contact the employees directly."

"Alright, Your Majesty, no problem. Is there anything else I should be aware of?"

"Well..."

Finishing the last bite of his dessert, he looked at me.

"Do you want your dessert? If not, I'll eat it."

-----------------------------------

When I returned to my dormitory, it was already midnight.

To prevent a similar incident from happening again, I locked the room and reinforced it with magic, in case someone tried to break down the door.

Today has been quite eventful; being a teacher is truly tiring.

But...

The real reason for my fatigue isn't just from being a teacher, but mostly because there is so much to deal with in this place.

And I can't really relax myself either.

"Beep!"

Suddenly, my earpiece made a notification sound. I curiously took it out and put it on.

"Hello?"

"Fir, it's Ryuuki."

The other person's breathing seemed erratic, like she was running.

"Ah, it seems that you have already learned how to use technology products. What's up? Is there something wrong?"

"You'd better come to the forest next to the school."

Wait, wait, wait, is someone inviting me to the forest in the middle of the night? And is it a girl?

Of course, I know it probably isn't something good.

"Well...what happened exactly?"

"My target...is currently engaged in a battle with another ninja."

"Then let's go there right away, but why is there another ninja?"

"I don't know, but...this means two things. First, we have found the right person, and second, I...might have been abandoned by the organization."