The Broken Possessors of the Infinite Regression Academy

Chapter 210 – Side Story: Summer Festival – 3

“Is it that fun?”

“Of course it can’t be helped.”

A photo appeared on the screen beyond Laura, who was smiling brightly as she looked at her smartphone. It was a photo taken at exactly the right time when Eichenhardt was hit by a honey bomb and passed out. I took it.

In the liquid crystal display, Eichenhardt’s neck was drooping, his shoulders were raised in return, his expression was grimacing as if he was holding back a sneeze, and his arms were folded in an ambiguous manner like a Tyrannosaurus.

“You don’t seem to be on good terms with him? If you like that kind of picture.”

“It’s not that we don’t get along. It’s just that I’m the one who feels awkward because of the truth that she’s hiding. How could I not feel awkward when the same woman likes me? And it’s not because of the family, but because I think she’s serious about it.”

“Laura, you or the Crown Prince?”

“Of course it would be the Crown Prince’s turn to ask. If that woman isn’t into same-s*x relationships, then if you tell her the truth, she’ll naturally fall away… … But the father of this world says it’s not time to reveal your true gender yet. He says you should at least reveal it when you ascend to the throne.”

Since the War of Succession had already come to a complete end with Laura’s victory, I thought it was time to reveal it, but the Emperor would know better than I would about such things. So I decided to leave it at that.

“Anyway, it’s quite burdensome to be s*xually wooed by someone of the same gender. Didn’t you feel that way too when you knew me as the crown prince and not the crown princess?”

“… … .”

I felt it very deeply. When I thought about it by substituting Laura for me and Eichenhard for Laura, I immediately understood Laura’s feelings.

“I flatly refused, saying that it wasn’t my taste, but then I told her that I would be the kind of woman he likes, so she asked me to tell her what kind of woman I like. She said that she couldn’t help it because she had the dignity of a duke on the outside, but in bed, she could look like any kind of vulgar woman.”

“It seems like I’m really into you. Why don’t you accept it just for the sake of it?”

“Tingle, Laura said harsh words with her eyes. It was a joke, so don’t worry,” she said, smiling lightly and patting her thigh.

“How could I not find it funny when the woman who used to be so annoying is not only pictured looking so ugly, but her nose is also flattened?”

We were the last ones in the free sparring order.

Even that wasn’t a perfect match. Laila Academy and Rosemary Academy each had their own grade-wise match, and then our academy got involved the next day, making it a free-for-all match.

He realized that if he were to attack me one-on-one or engage in a team battle, he would be overwhelmed without even being able to make a sound. But if he were to ask me to go easy on him, his pride would not allow it.

If it’s free for all, at least you can make the excuse that the Lila Academy and Rosemary Academy didn’t unite because they were fighting each other.

“They say even a tiger will come if you call it, and here it is.”

He gestured to the side with his chin. Eichenhardt Renitus was walking toward him with trembling steps. He lifted the soundproofing spell and prepared to receive his guests.

Priscilla, who had been practically hugging me, compromised by linking arms, and Laura snatched the outer garment she was wearing from me and draped it carelessly on the sofa.

“There you are, Mummy Crate.”

Eichenhardt approached and spoke to me. He was trying hard to erase the lingering shame on his face. It seemed especially so because Laura was by his side.

“Are you awake, Eichenhardt? How is the place you were hit?”

Laura hit the player. I could clearly see the sullenness that I had tried to erase rising again. This evil sound leaked out from between my lips.

“I am perfectly fine, so you don’t have to say such things, Your Highness… … .”

“That’s not right. You are the daughter of the Duke of Renitus. If you were to ‘pass out after being hit with a hammer’, it would be very difficult. Therefore, as the crown prince of the empire, I have the duty to ask if the place where you were hit so hard that you passed out is okay.”

“Profit, profit, profit… …!”

Eichenhardt trembled without even being able to refute Laura’s words, who seemed to be emphasizing only certain paragraphs as if trying to make it obvious to anyone that it was intentional.

“So, why did our daughter of the Duke of Renitus, who fainted from a single blow to the chestnut, come here? As you can see, the story is not over yet. If it is not absolutely necessary, I would like you to go back. She will be back tomorrow anyway.”

“… … No. I have something to do right now.”

Eichenhardt, who was trembling, took several deep breaths before looking at me instead of Laura. His face changed back to that of the proud daughter of a duke.

“The last sparring was great. Mira Crate.”

“Uh… thank you?”

I accepted it awkwardly, wondering what kind of compliment was this out of the blue. Well, that’s right, and the person who got hurt should do it. If I did it, it would be nothing more than teabagging.

“If it’s not too much trouble, I’d like to talk to you two for a moment. Could you spare some time?”

“I absolutely hate it. It’s a waste, so go back.”

Priscilla, who had been clinging to his side, growled.

Now that I think about it, Priscilla was also in a position where she could openly confront the young lady who had been beaten to a pulp by me and passed out. One side was the Duke of Agnes, and the other side was the Duke of Lenitus.

“I’m not trying to steal your man, Miss Priscilla. Didn’t I tell you? There’s only one person in my heart.”

-Ugh.

Laura retched slightly.

He doesn’t seem to like women either, so I wonder what his reaction will be when Laura’s true gender is revealed. I don’t think it will be a small shock.

“Mira, are you going?”

Priscilla looked up at me with pitiful eyes. She seemed to think that it was not her place to decide anything anyway.

“I’ll be back shortly.”

“……huh.”

He stood up, stroking her head openly. Priscilla’s face became hazy. Eichenhardt looked at her with a “Hoh?” expression. It was an action he had done to make her see. It was also to calm her complaints.

In return, Laura’s eyes widened, but even looking at it with those eyes, it was useless here.

“This way.”

First, I followed the moving back and went around the side of the building. When I reached the dark place, Eichenhardt cast a soundproofing spell and leaned his back against the wall with his arms crossed and his legs crossed.

“I don’t think I can borrow it for too long, so I won’t be rude. I won’t ask any questions, so please feel free to make yourself at home.”

“Okay. So, why did you call me?”

“Let me put it simply. Please help me.”

“What are you talking about?”

Eichenhardt paused for a moment and let out a sigh.

“This is the first time I’ve revealed this to anyone other than Your Highness the Crown Prince, so listen carefully and don’t tell anyone, even if you die. The truth is… … I’m in love with Your Highness the Crown Prince.”

embrace.

The person concerned spoke directly.

“Is that so?”

“You’re not surprised. I like your guts. If you hadn’t been someone that His Highness the Crown Prince and Lady Priscilla had set their sights on, I would have asked you to come under me. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen.”

If you want to ask someone to become your subordinate, there are probably a lot of hurdles to overcome besides those two.

“I’m the type of person who doesn’t dwell too much on the past, unless it’s a bad person. Even if I tried to show my good side thanks to you and ended up becoming a laughing stock.”

“I regret it.”

“It’s okay. It’s my fault, so I can’t blame others. What’s past is past, so don’t worry too much.”

She nodded. Still, she was a woman with her mind straight.

“The reason I called you is to ask you to help me with the relationship between the Crown Prince and me. It seems that the Crown Prince likes you very much. Oh, of course, that means he likes you as a subordinate?”

“I expected it to be you, but even if you say so, it doesn’t seem like I can help you.”

Considering that the reason I hated her was not something I could change by trying, but simply because she was a woman, it was actually a hopeless struggle.

“We’re both men. I don’t ask for much. I think you can casually ask about what kind of women you like while having a conversation.”

“… … Are you speaking to His Highness the Crown Prince?”

“Yes. My feeling is not wrong. If it were you, you would say something like that and get away with it. In fact, you would have a higher chance of getting an answer. How could someone who doesn’t even have that much insight be called the next head of the Lenitus family?”

The direction is a bit different, but it’s true that there is an eye for it. You will be able to hear the real answer.

“This is not a one-sided deal. I will pay a fair price as well. I will make sure that you and Priscilla Agnes get along well.”

“It’s still going well. You must have seen me stroking your head earlier.”

“I’m telling you because I saw it. It’s a price that cannot be paid with the power of the Crown Prince or with the money of your family.”

“Is there such a thing?”

“Of course. Even so, I was quite close with Priscilla Youngae when I was young. It wasn’t like that since I was 15, but I heard quite a few stories before then.”

Eichenhardt’s eyes lit up.

“For example… …what kind of atmosphere do you like in a date course?”

On the day of the festival.

The doors to Bellium Academy opened sharply at 9 a.m. as announced. People who had been waiting in front began to pour in.

The nobles of higher rank paid extra money to reserve a dimensional gate in advance, while the nobles of lower rank waited at the main gate without any concern for their dignity or anything else.

This was because the Emperor had threatened Laura, saying, “If you’re going to wait, then let the people who are going to participate do it.” This was to prevent the disaster of waiting a week before the festival began by just sending a servant.

That’s right, that’s what’s often referred to on Earth as an open run.

“Wow, crazy. Look at the people.”

Rosaria stuck out her tongue as she saw the crowd pouring in from afar.

The area that could be called ‘Bellium Academy’ was enormous.

For the convenience of students, the dormitory buildings, lecture halls, and restaurants are kept at an appropriate distance apart, but if you include all the other places, it would be the size of a fairly large island.

But this was the first time I felt like the space was not enough. I thought the booth with so many people would really die. I guess it was because it was the first time it was open to the public.

“Let’s get ready soon.”

I opened the dimensional gate and injected mana into the core of the artificial dungeon and escaped. Rosaria approached a nearby building and grabbed a drink. Next to her, Elisier was tapping her on the shoulder, asking for one for herself.

Anyway, it didn’t matter if we were a little relaxed. Among the clubs with experience requirements, our requirements were the most stringent. Even the average academy cadet wouldn’t be able to hand out business cards.

Otherwise, I’m worried that people will flock here because of the name value, and even if that’s not the case, since the artificial dungeon is a concept that recreates monsters and demons, it’s fundamentally dangerous.

“Kekeke, it’s been a while since I’ve seen you.”

The first guest arrived shortly after. It was Archmage Valera, who was once Laura’s master and also someone I was somewhat familiar with.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you, Valera.”

“Don’t be so formal. I’ll treat you more comfortably. You can treat me like you treat those kids at the top.”

“… … I don’t think that will work.”

Even though I had her permission, I felt it was a bit odd to treat a grandmother who looked like she was in her 70s just by looking at her appearance like those people. Her speech and behavior were completely different.

“Since this is a dungeon that our Laura participated in creating, I felt it would be impolite for me as a teacher to just pass it by. No matter how much my incompetent students rave about how amazing it is, I have to see it with my own eyes.”

Valera wore a magical tool on her wrist. It was a magical tool that the Chairman had developed, inspired by the Hunter Watch, that displayed the output of mana that had leaked out.

I also plan to use it when I’m active as a boss. Since there’s no way that any of the Academy cadets can beat me, I’ll win by limiting the output and making them use more mana than that.

“We can’t destroy the dungeon that was painstakingly built, so we’ll limit the power output. Didn’t you say there was a safety device in place?”

“Yes.”

“Then where should we go?”

Valera, who was trying to leisurely enter the dungeon, stopped walking.

“Oh, kid. What was the name of the guy guarding the nuke? I heard it clearly from my disciples, but maybe it’s because I’m getting older that I can’t remember.”

If it’s the name of the dungeon boss, I can tell you anything. I opened my mouth happily.

“It’s a nano-tech mecha tyrannosaurus.”