Conquering The Novel

Sunday Morning ~

I finished my morning workout and went to take a shower.

"Irethiel, how are things going with my new subordinate?" I inquired of Irethiel telepathically as I was taking a shower.

While Irethiel was sitting in my room, watching anime that Aegis had mailed me the day before.

After hearing me, she didn't respond right away.

"...what are your plans for her? Rose expressed that she joined the Academy to gain easy access to the rune books.

And now that she is no longer required to study runes, she intends to resign as a professor and accompany me," Irethiel elaborated.

"...."

"Where would she like to accompany you? In my bedroom?" I remarked sarcastically.

"Y-You—," Irethiel exclaimed, but I cut her words off.

"You'll be staying in the academy with me anyway, so tell her not to quit her job,...and I want someone to keep an eye on Ivica in the academy," I explained.

"...F-Fine, I'll let her know," Irethiel replied casually, continuing to watch the anime.

"You know, you ought to learn how to use a phone so you can easily contact Roselia," I remarked abruptly.

"I don't need anything of the sort, as I made her sign a contract with me yesterday so I could easily call her when I needed," Irethiel responded carefreely.

"...."

"...Fair enough, I guess," I said, shrugging.

"She said I should move in with her at her mansion starting now,... should I?" Irethiel hesitantly asked.

"You may if you wish, but you must be present when I summon you," I said, giving her approval.

"OK, I'll let her know I'm moving in," Irethiel said, pausing for a moment before continuing.

"...And Rose wanted to take me to buy things and show me around today,...hmm, I'm not sure if I should go," Irethiel said aloud for me to hear.

"...."

"What exactly are you, my wife? Why are you requesting my permission for such trivial matters?" I remarked.

"W-Who is requesting your permission? I was simply thinking to myself," Irethiel replied quickly.

"I'm not sure how you treated your slaves in the past, but I am an easygoing person, and if you obey my orders nicely and don't irritate me, I won't treat you badly either," I clarified.

'And You old hag demon, behave your age,' These words came to mind, but I decided not to say them.

'As I honestly don't know if she is the same Archdemon who once waged war against the mighty dragons and emerged victorious,' I thought to myself as I observed Irethiel's childish behavior.

"Hey Irethiel, do you think the clothes that are on my bed are suitable for the meeting?" I inquired.

"What exactly am I, your wife? Why are you bothering me with such insignificant questions? Nobody cares what you're wearing," Irethiel replied sarcastically.

"...."

"You are not my wife, but rather my servant. So taking care of me is also part of your job," I responded.

Irethiel remained silent for a brief moment after hearing my response.

"...Yeah, those clothes are fine," Irethiel replied quietly.

***

After messing around with Irethiel for a while, I changed into my regular casual clothes, which were a white T-shirt and black jeans.

I know my fashion sense is lacking, but because I am attractive, everything looks good on me.

"Perks of being handsome, huh?" I muttered to myself as I brushed my hair in front of the mirror.

"Narcissist bastard," Irethiel remarked, staring at me as I was muttering to myself.

"...."

"Did you say something?" I asked Irethiel.

"...no," Irethiel replied, turning her gaze away from me.

I shrugged and decided to ignore her, and exited my room to go to the Archery ground, where I will meet everyone else.

Irethiel is not accompanying me as she has other plans with Rose.

***

Today is my scheduled meeting with my alleged brother, whom I have never met and only know about through Ares's memories.

However, based on my memories, he is a total jerk.

But it appears that he is somewhat strong and influential, as he was elected as the second year's representative with hardly any competition.

And I assume the majority of second-year students will attend today's meeting to show their support for my brother.

To be honest, even if the entire second year is present at today's meeting, it doesn't matter.

I think we can deal with them to some extent because I am backed by some formidable individuals who could even give some third-year students a run for their money.

Naturally, I'm referring to Livia, Diana, Ziona, Lucas, and Claude.

It is evident that if these five work together, they can handle the majority of the second-year students.

I am not dismissing the competency of the second-year students, but these five first-year students are on a whole different level than them.

And therefore, only a few second-year students are capable of fighting them on equal grounds.

Oh, and there is also Kevin...well, he's better than many of the other students, and he'd be able to deal with some mob characters as well.

Ayla, on the other hand, would never make a move if she suspected she couldn't win.

So her approval of the plans, as well as her accompanying us, indicate that she is confident in our ability to handle the second-year representative.

But, of course, I am aware that she's accompanying us with other intentions.

As I was pondering, I found myself in front of the Archery ground, so I went straight to the private room that we were using as our meeting room.

And as I entered the room, I noticed that everyone, including Livia, was already there, implying that I was the last one to arrive.

I walked into the room to their collective staring, but I didn't pay attention and casually walked over to the sofa and sat next to Livia, as there was still time left for the meeting.

"Sandwich?" Livia said as she offered me her sandwich.

"...sure," I replied, taking one of her sandwiches.

But I could still feel the other people's stares while eating the sandwich.

'Do my clothes look too casual for this meeting?' I thought to myself as I noticed them all staring at me in their formal attire.

"It doesn't really matter what I wear because we are only there for the purpose of beating the crap out of them, right?" I expressed my annoyance at their stares.

"...."

"...Perhaps did you not see the Hero Association's Ranking Lists, which was released today?" Ayla spoke as she smiled innocently.

!?

"...The Ranking lists?" I inquired perplexed.

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