Gather Divine Coins and Gacha! - Chapter 41/Seriana Side

 "You're noisy, you know…"

Unlike the territorial schools, this is a noble academy.
It's not simply a place for studying; it's also where you learn social skills and manners.

Running around or shouting loudly is absolutely forbidden.
If the instructor in charge finds out, they'll surely scold you.

And yet, the boys have been making quite a racket for a while now.
From what I catch without really trying, it seems someone has come to the training grounds…

"I wonder who’s come?"

"The training grounds, right? I haven’t heard that any knights from other countries have arrived, so maybe it’s someone from the central army?"

Though the girls aren’t making a fuss, they seem curious too.

"Milady."

Elena hurriedly approached.
She normally wouldn’t come into the classroom unless it was something serious… but what’s with that look on her face?
I can tell she’s troubled…

“Lord-sama and Sera are at the training grounds.”

…Ah.

“Now that you mention it, yesterday you said you were going to take Sera there… So this commotion must be about that girl, huh?”

The noble academy is located within the palace grounds.
And so are the headquarters of the knight order and the training grounds.
They are right next to each other, and you can even see the training grounds from inside the academy.

Since Sera is there, she’s probably testing out the 【Scarlet Bee Needle】.
Some students from baron-level noble families might have Blessed Items, but they’re not something you can casually see, especially not children using them. No wonder there’s a stir.

“Well then. Elena, let’s go.”

Even though grandfather is with her, it’s not good to just leave her alone.

“Seriana-san, where are you going?”

“To the training grounds. It seems the child grandfather and I are looking after has come, so I thought I’d drop by.”

I respond to my friend’s question.
Upon hearing this, they exchange looks, clearly interested.
Should I invite them along?

“If you like, why don’t you all come with me?”

“Definitely. Please let us join you.”

One by one, people gather, and in no time, about ten of us have assembled.
Though the dungeons are dangerous, the knights constantly patrol the surrounding city, so no monsters or bandits appear.
They also dispose of any corpses, so undead don’t spawn either.
Ah… That must be why there was such a fuss the other day…

The outside is safe, and of course, so is the city itself.
Knights from across the country are always patrolling as part of their training, so light crimes like theft happen occasionally, but serious crimes like murder or kidnapping are rare.
It’s a city lacking excitement for better or worse.
Everyone was probably just bored.
I think I understand how grandfather and his friends feel a little now.

◇

At the training grounds, among several targets lined up, one is shattered to pieces.
A small figure stands before it.
Even from a distance, the maid outfit and red shoes make her unmistakable.
It’s Sera.

“Oh, that’s General Yusef.”

“Really! And there’s Captain Zeros of the Royal Guard too!”

A group including my grandfather is gathered a little away from Sera, and as they said, even the Knight Order General and the Royal Guard Captain are present.
Besides the general and captain, there are even people from factions different from the Müller family.
I don’t intend to criticize friendships between friends, but having them witness the trial of a Blessed Item—how appropriate is that?
What on earth are they doing?

“Grandfather.”

“Hm? Oh, oh… Seriana, is that you?”

Grandfather and the others seem a bit uneasy.
They must be aware this is a breach of etiquette.

“You seem to be having quite the good time, huh?”

“Ah… yes. Um… I just happened to see some familiar faces…”

“That’s very good to hear.”

That’s enough about that for now.
I’ll call Sera.

“Sera.”

No response.
She’s looking down in front of the broken target but doesn’t seem hurt.
Is she deep in thought?

“Sera… Sera!”

Maybe she can’t hear me?

“Sera.”

“Wait a moment.”

I step closer and call more firmly, but she still doesn’t seem to realize who’s calling her.
I guess I have no choice.

“Sera.”

I pull her ear gently while calling, and finally she turns her face toward me.

“…Oh, it’s Milady. What are you doing?”

Good grief… Grandfather aside, this girl is quite a handful too.

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Sera・【Hideout】【Prayer】・【Floating Orb】【Shadow Sword】【Scarlet Bee Needle】・0 cards

Seriana・【Range Identification】・【】・9 cards

Elena・【】・【Green Fang】・0 cards

Alec・【】・【Red Sword】・1 card

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