261.2 The Battle Maiden Wants to Study Abroad (24)
“…I bet you’ve never experienced anything like that, have you?”
“No, it happened quite recently.”
It was when she returned to her hometown and was abandoned by Hades. She could still remember Hades’ attitude, expression, and gaze when he decided that she was unsuitable to be the Dragon Empress.
“…That, what happened?”
“I was so devestated that I couldn’t move a single step.”
“S-so… even you had such an experience.”
“That’s right, I was so pathetic. So, I kicked him away and stepped on him.”
She looked at Lutiya, who blinked brightly, with a grin.
“Just do what you want to do. Don’t live up what others expect from you.”
“Hey, Teacher Jill! We’ve got a visitor!”
Jill turned around at the sound of someone calling her from afar. It was Roger, with Noin following right behind him. Lutiya also noticed the two and spoke sarcastically.
“Hey, Elite of the Gold Dragon Class, what’s up?”
“He’d like to talk to Teacher Jill about something. I’m just a guide.”
“Can you withdraw from the match?” Noin was straight to the point.
The students who heard him began to murmur.
Jill stared at Noin—his eyes were serious.
“Since you’ve come all the way out here just to say that, is there a reason?”
“…You’ll suffer a horrendous experience.”
“I’m asking for a reason… Is the principal up to something?”
“That’s not it. Things have been strange lately. Not just in the city, but at school as well. There’s the Anti-Rave, independence, the Liberation Army… While the people of the Rave army are unscrupulous, a match amidst this atmosphere can only have political motives.”
“You’re quite serious. As expected of the leader of the Gold Dragon Class.”
She meant it as a sincere compliment, but Noin seemed to think that she was shifting the topic. He glared at her.
“Spare me your compliments. I’m take no satisfaction in winning an unfair match. They didn’t even provide you with any weapons, let alone a single dragon. This isn’t even a match to begin with.”
Noin glanced up at Lutiya, who was tied to the tree, but quickly looked away.
“Teacher, I’m sure you’re aware as well. The match between the Gold Dragon Class and the Blue Dragon Class is just a show for venting their frustration at the Rave Empire. It’s nothing more than a lynching.”
“That’s true. But you’re all students after all. In a real fight, you might end up getting your heads chopped off.”
Noin, who’d been clenching his fist, raised his head. She looked straight back at him.
“Look, there’s no such thing as a fair and equal war. Of course, I think the educational policy of this school is problematic and should be improved. But the world is full of unreasonable things and things that don’t go the way you want them to. Other people and the world don’t move according to your conveniences. So, I believe education is about teaching you to think about how to fight even when you’re at a disadvantage.”
“Even running away is a method of combat. Besides, I’m not interested, but the other students won’t go easy on you. Someone might even get injured. No, the principal thinks that would be fine. I’m sure no one will try to help you, but If I intervene now, you can get away with not participating.”
“I appreciate your consideration, and I want you to keep that straightforwardness. But I’m still a teacher, so I guess I have to teach you too—about how foolish you are.”
Jill approached Noin and grabbed him by the collar. Noin was a little taller, so she had to look up. Noin was surprised, but he froze after seeing her smile.
“You’re going easy on us? Helping us get escape? Who do you think you are, Elite?”
Noin saw not only Jill, but also the other students. The reason they were getting kicked away by Sauté and standing in front of Haddy in cold sweat was because they wanted to win.
“Are you telling losers to keep losing? That they aren’t even allowed to fight?”
“That’s not what—”
“Coward. Leave.”
She lightly pushed him in the chest, and he stumbled. Seeing his confused look, Jill laughed softly and told him.
“Listen. All you need to think about is how not to lose to the Blue Dragon Class.”
Noin looked at her as if he wanted to say something. It seemed that he still wasn’t convinced. Well, she wouldn’t be able to convince him with just words—she’d have to defeat them. Just as she was thinking that, Lutiya’s voice rang out.
“As expected of a total dreamer like you. Don’t you know what will happen to the Gold Dragon Class if you lose?”
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