Chapter 49 What Is the Difference Between Not Showing Off and Being a Nobody
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Although Dornanal is a bit shy, she is, after all, a dragon in origin. Amid everyone's curious gazes, she gradually relaxed and started chatting with everyone.

Of course, she presented herself as a member of the mercenary group that accompanied her father on an expedition to the dragon's tomb, only to be the sole survivor after the group was wiped out and later rescued by me as a poor girl. Although I wanted to honestly tell them that she was a dragon, making things easier for me, considering each person's unique identity, I thought it would be best to keep things low-key.

Among the four who had seen Dornanal, only Ona stared at her curiously for a while, but in the end, it seemed she didn't discover anything, which put me at ease.

Fortunately, Ona was not of a high level.

Since none of the four knew Dornanal's name, I decided to shorten it to Nana. Initially, I worried that Dornanal might not like it, but judging from her expression, she seemed quite satisfied with the name.

Once we became familiar, everyone began to argue about where Nana should stay. Whether because she was a dragon or simply irresistibly cute, everyone thought Nana should live in their own homes.

Even the two princesses began to debate.

"Nana is so small, and clearly she's with Professor Lin, so naturally, she should live in the palace of our Witte Empire, making it convenient to see Professor Lin every day!" proudly exclaimed Princess Anne.

Hey hey hey, why drag me into this silly argument? If you really care about her, could you at least help me buy a house for free? I'm still living in an apartment near the school.

"What's the big deal? I can arrange a special airship to fly directly from where I live to the school. After all, I come to school every day, don't I?" Princess Cher said.

Yes, yes, yes, everyone in our class knows that Princess Cher, you occupy a huge plot of land closest to the Witte Empire and built an extremely luxurious villa, so why not help me buy a villa?

Although everyone wanted Nana in their homes, seeing the two princesses so keen, the rest quietly started playing cards on their own. Except for three people—Mishua, Feiria, and Sally, these three were practically staring at Nana with eyes like they were watching a little animal. Of course, let's not forget Oyado; however, I felt Oyado's gaze was more guarded at the moment.

At this point, she stood between me and Nana, looking wary like a small animal whose territory had been intruded upon. On this, I could only say one thing.

Why can't you loli girls get along with each other?

But looking at those three gazing at Nana, I could understand their scrutiny.

First was Mishua, who seemed to be a surgeon of sorts, noticing something different or unusual about Nana's aura.

Then there was Feiria, despite her reduced strength in a human body, she was once the Dark Elf Queen. You say she's weak, I wouldn't believe it even if you killed me. With her own strength, she could probably discern Nana's true identity.

And Sally...

This girl is currently an angel, a fusion of fallen angel and demon. There's no telling what Nana's true form could be, but I'm now worried she might absorb Nana. However, considering that consent is required for absorption, I believe the likelihood is quite low.

"Brother."

Oyado suddenly turned to look at me.

"What's wrong?"

“Why does my brother always attract strange and cute people around him every time?"

Listening to Oyado's words, I couldn't help but feel like it might be true.

But is it my fault? Isn't this a reverse inference? If they weren't cute, would I bring them back? If a middle-aged man appeared, I wouldn't bring them back. What do you think?

"Oyado, don't forget you are one of them as well."

I patted Oyado's head and said.

"Let's all get along well. You know, ordinary people usually don't appear around us. But about Nana, we will discuss it with the school later, after all... it's not convenient now."

Oyado looked at me strangely, but still nodded.

Dale was born to perform aerial stunts. Through the window, I saw the airship gracefully drift and then land directly on the academy's runway, without much sensation inside. It was quite unbelievable.

However, before the airship landed, numerous titles appeared outside. It was to be expected after all; our class may be average, but there was at least one prominent figure among us.

As soon as the cabin door opened, two squads of guards stood outside the airship, one dressed in attire from the Witte Empire, and the other from the Ais Empire.

Seeing this scene, the two princesses stopped arguing about Nana and began to complain about their fathers causing trouble. I could understand; with such a big event, it would be more concerning if the two emperors did nothing.

However...

There was one unexpected sight for me. At the end of the line, I saw two people.

Yes, it was the two emperors. They seemed to be complaining to each other, and it seemed to be related to Princess Anne and Princess Cher.

The others knelt as soon as they saw the emperors, while I, Oyado, Mary, and Dale silently observed from a distance.

Sally and Feliya were nowhere to be found, as they were not ones to kneel.

Of course, Anne and Cher went straight over to argue with their fathers.

"Teacher, you're awesome."

Alexia whispered.

"Even if you have to prove you're straight, you don't have to not kneel at all, I remember only the emperor's personal teacher doesn’t kneel, right?"

I smiled wryly.

"If he has the guts, let him make me kneel."

When else should I act cool if not now?

"Teacher, you're daring!"

Even Melordo chimed in.

Man, where did you all learn these words from? I feel like these words aren't something you should know.

Looking around, my gaze settled on Mary.

She seemed to know why I was looking at her and shrugged.

"Too many skills?"

"Never mind that, you are really promoting the spread of interdimensional culture."

I shook my head with a wry smile. Just as I was about to say something, I suddenly heard Princess Anne and Princess Cher outside shout,

"Fire! Come out! My dad is looking for you!"

Damn it, it doesn't matter to you guys, but could you at least not shout like that? Look, everyone in the class is starting to roll their eyes at me.

I had no choice but to straighten my clothes, put on a "I don't want to either" expression, and walked out.

"You, man, actually managed to gather the whole class together..."

Just as I walked over to their side, the Emperor of the Witte Empire suddenly spoke.

"Ha..."

"Hahaha, our National Mage isn't someone to be trifled with, you see."

"Tsk, just a National Mage, and you're being so stingy. Let's chat about our adventure, how about I bestow upon you a Royal Mage title?"

I noticed the guards beside me starting to look uneasy.

I smiled quietly and said calmly, "Shouldn't we talk somewhere else?"

Hmm, I think this pretense is pretty good, what do you think?