Chapter 6: Magical Studies With Emie-sama (2)

//Magical Studies With Emie-sama (2)//

During and after the long verbal conflict between me and Emie-sama, everyone had forgotten entirely of explaining to me how I suddenly fell ill. I don't blame them. Well, today is the second day of Agustin Allard-sensei's magical training. His schedule is 4:00PM-5:40PM, yet he still has many paperwork and the general things to take care of as vice president of one of the most important companies (The「Beauchene Company」) in the country, that've aided us with dozens of discoveries, including the Magical Stones.

As of right now, Erika, Louiz and I are walking to the field guided by Allard-sensei. On a sidenote, sensei still hasn't said anything about the magic training that happened yesterday.

"Ai, Erika!"

Louiz-sama shouts out for us; he sounds exhausted, I wonder why.

"Louiz-sama? Where have you been?"

"I forgot something in my dorm, nothing special."

"Forgetful, aren't you Louiz-sama?"

He lets off a sigh and nods.

"..Anyways, Ai, know about yesterday yet? Allard-sensei hadn't told us about your case."

"Not yet, maybe he'll talk to me about it later."

"Understandable."

When we had reached the field, I notice the three princes wielding what looks to be wands, I assume Allard-sensei chose them as assistants.

"Alright, Wright-san, Mikhail-sama. please wait here, the class will start shortly."

"..As for you, Collins-san. Kindly follow me."

"Eh?"

I think I guessed right. I follow Allard-sensei over a fairly flat hill, just beside the field.

To my surprise, I notice Emie-sama with an irritated face, here as well. And beside her are two of her supposed 'followers'.

"Okay now, you may go back to the fields, the two of you. The three princes shall be the ones to teach the two of you, along with everybody else for today."

"Yes, sir."

"Understood."

And just like that, Emie-sama and I are alone for today's magical studies section, how exciting. I wonder what kind of miracle it is for the two of us be alone like this. Maybe this is destiny? Who knows.

"Good afternoon, Lady Emie. And what brings you here?"

"Hiiiissss.."

Scary, and cute. She looks even more irritated after turning around and hissing at me yet again. And if I recall, I said something along the lines of wishing, 'the two of us would be alone learning together'. I guess miracles do truly happen, but what caused this? Hm..

Sensei replies instead;

"Hah.. It seems like you two don't get very well together, don't you now? And to answer your question, Collins-san; Emie-sama rather, did not do nearly no training at all, the day before, like you. So to make up for it, I shall tutor you two to catch up with the others, just for today."

"Oh, is that so, Allard-sensei?"

Emie-sama looks like she's about to burst of frustration. But around Allard-sensei, she can't really do much. I try to sit next to her on the grass. She ultimately nudges away from me, how disappointing.

"Okay, you two. Shall we start today's private tutor?"

"Yes, sir."

"Psst, come on, Em-"

"YES, we shall, Allard-sensei."

Oh, how rude! I forgive her, though.

"Now, before we start; may you, Couture-sama?"

"..Yes."

[Snap!]

"Ara?"

In a snap of a finger, an bright ball of flames appear hovering just over Emie-sama's palm. I show my amazement.

"You're so cool, Emie-sama, please marry me."

"Tchh.. Now where did you hear that from?!"

She became very composed. How pleasant.

And this must mean the magical element she acquired is fire. Isn't that great?

"Okay, now, Collins-san. May we do the same? In the count of three, clench your fist facing the middle of your chest, you may feel a slight discomfort, but you will likely only feel this as a beginner. The more you the practice, the less you'd feel this irritation."

Allard-sensei and I snap our fingers.

An mix of blue and a shining white orb appears hovering above Allard-sensei's palm, while over mine, a breezing gray ball is present.

Agustin Allard is one of the few that has possession of two types of magic; water, and the rare white. He has high-level aptitude on both of his powers, and has the technique and ability easily swap between elements. While moi, I acquired the power of wind.

Right now, both me and Emie-sama are in a predicament of having the lowest aptitudes to our spells in the entire school.

"..Alright, let us continue. Couture, Collins, may you try and add force to your abilities? You must simply stretch your arms out and raise your wand. And don't worry about it's amount, everybody starts small."

Half an hour later, Emie-sama and I get the hang of it, and can now shoot balls of fire and sheets of wind.

"..."

"..Why are you staring like that, commoner?!"

"I'm simply admiring your beauty, Emie-sama."

"Okay now children, I've prepared these paper dummies for you to try and shoot your abilites to. Shall you?"

"Yes, sir."

Emie-sama and I cast our spells. One of the dummies burst into flames, while the other hand, mine just bobbed over and tripped.

"Hah! Look at how pathetic your so called 'magic' is, commoner! It truly suits your lowliness."

"Yes, and I admire you very much, Emie-sama."

"..."

"Sigh.. do you ever say anything other than those cheap responses..?"

Emie-sama gives a worn-out look, I've never seen her like this. She goes and sits by the hillside, looking over to everybody else on the field.

"Alright children, I'll be going now, you both should too."

"We'll be on our way as well, teach. Don't worry about us(trust me.)"

"..."

"If you must.. have a good night."

She looks exhausted, probably the cause of using too much mana. But still, I'll try to comfort her, if I can. I sit beside her, and in a soothing voice I speak clearly;

"Emie-sama, you did very well today, as expected from you."

"'As expected from me'.. a mess like me? Oh please.."

"..."

"You really did, and you were amazing, I should add, Emie-sama."

[A long yawn is sounded from Couture-sama.]

"But why.. what do you love so much about someone like me.. Aiko..?"

I wasn't ready for such a question.. My face turns blood red, and the moon had already risen. Time feels so fast.

"Well.. why do I love you? If I mus-"

"..."

"..Emie-sama?"

I feel something laying on my shoulder.

[She's fast asleep.]

My heart is beating so fast.

I'd love to say many things to Emie-sama at such an opportunity, but the amount of pressure these subtle moments give to even, open-minded adults like me, is something I consider universal.

With no point of return, I wrap my arm around and over to her shoulder.

"Goodnight, Emie-sama."

I kiss her on the head, and close my eyes.

[Erika and Louiz silently walk across to where the lovebirds(one-sided) are sleeping, with a blanket on one, a drawing of both on the other.]

"Sleep tight, you two."

[Erika wraps the warm, thick blanket around them.]

"Ai, I'm keeping this drawing for later. Hope you don't mind."

[Mikhail states subconsciously.]

[They walk back to their dormitories.]

Such a crucial moment, isn't it? A very cute occurrence for two people that 'oppose' one another, truly a beautiful sight to behold. These hold special places in people's hearts.

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Upcoming Chapter 7: Magical Studies With Emie-sama (3)