How To Live As An Academy Extra Villain

52 – Extra: Melancholy of the Countess (1)

“Oh my god…is that for real?”

“…Yes. I was dubious when I first felt it, but as I watched the power grow stronger, I became convinced. Butterflies land on my fingers when I look at flowers, and deer and rabbits gather around me when I walk on a path in the woods. Listen. Outside the window every morning, flocks of sparrows gather and sing, and when I dip my feet in the lake, dozens of colorful fish gather and tickle my toes.

“My God, my God.”

late afternoon one day. In the principal’s office at the top of the west tower, two women were sitting facing each other and talking for a while.

Although the two seemed to be of the same age on the outside, for some reason, one was treating the other with an extremely respectful title and the other was treating each other with a relaxed tone.

“You truly are the blessings of the Empire and your family. It seems that Robinette’s superpower was ‘the one who tamed’. The powerful power that had been cut off for a while came back in your generation. It really went well, huh? Congratulations. , Hey.”

“But it’s been too long since the last time this ability was manifested in our family. Hildred, the younger sister of the head of the 5th War, was the last user, so now the related knowledge and how to deal with it have all been lost. In fact, that’s why Evangeline It’s also that I came to see you. I don’t know why my supernatural ability manifested again until I came to my generation…”

“You don’t have to be too scared. That’s what superpowers are originally. The factor is always latent in the lineage through which that power is passed down. At some point, when it receives a specific stimulus, it just awakens on its own and blooms its ability. .There’s nothing strange about it, and there’s no need to be overly concerned about it.”

“Um… if you say it’s a specific stimulus…?”

“Well…opinions are still divided, but the strongest hypothesis at the moment is that the expression rate is highest when you continuously feel mental, especially very strong pain and sadness, rather than physical stimulation. Iris, maybe you…no, I’m sorry. I misunderstood…”

“…no…”

As soon as the words ‘pain and sadness’ came out of the principal’s mouth, Iris’ face, who was sitting across from him, began to noticeably darken.

He must have been well aware of the pain and sadness that Iris was experiencing and the secret story between her and Edwin, but he made a mistake in his words.

Evangeline cleared her throat a couple of times, then tried to change the mood by turning the story around.

“…Hmm, hmm. Anyway, I said it before, but there is no need to be too scared. Once a person who has developed a supernatural power learns its power and its use without anyone telling it to them. , In the not too distant future, things will be settled down soon. So wait patiently, and if something happens, let’s discuss it again then. Okay?”

“…yes…”

However, despite Evangeline’s attempts, Iris was still exuding a gloomy atmosphere. After desperately looking for another way, Evangeline managed to find a topic that Iris might like.

“Hmm, hmm. But how are you doing these days? From what I heard, you are teaching a child named Eugene various cultural lessons?”

“…yes.”

When the principal mentioned Eugene, Iris smiled slightly and brightened up her expression. The principal let out a long sigh inwardly, so as not to be noticed by Iris.

“…He’s a very good kid. He’s also very smart. He’s absorbing all the knowledge that’s given to him, so I think he’ll probably be able to move up the next class promotion.”

“Yes, yes. You have gone through a lot of trouble doing the work of the professors. As the principal of this academy, there are so many things I am grateful for. How could a child like you come to our academy? Please continue to treat others without prejudice. can you treat me?”

“…Don’t worry, Evangeline-sama. I’m sorry, but I have a schedule after…”

“Ah, yes. It looks like I’ve been holding on to the busy kid for too long. Go ahead. And the door to the principal’s office is always open, so feel free to come and visit us if you have any questions. I often tell you about your stories, okay? “

“…Okay. Then let’s go back. Have a good evening…”

Iris bowed to the principal and bowed, then turned around and left the office.

The door slams shut with a thump, and the sound of stepping down the stone steps with a crack is heard.

Evangeline seemed to have been sitting for a while, then suddenly slumped on the sofa in the living room, relaxed and lay down.

“It’s a joke… It’s old, so it’s a joke…”

***

After leaving the principal’s office, Iris was moving aimlessly.

I’m sorry for Evangeline, but the fact that there is a schedule is a lie.

However, during the consultation, my mental state was unreasonable, and I felt like I could no longer continue the conversation, so I quickly left the room.

The worries about the alien ability that had been bothering him for the past few days were relieved to some extent, but his mind was still shaking and unable to regain its peace.

And the reason, needless to say, was Edwin Reed, his ex-fiancé.

“Edwin…”

The scene she had seen in the garden a few days ago was still lingering in Iris’ mind.

The shock was that great.

That Edwin, the arrogant Edwin who thought he was the best in the world, knelt down and prayed with his hands together…

And to the female student from the commoner who he hated the most… ?

What made it even more absurd was what the female student said after that.

what?

Do you like hugging like that?

The moment Iris heard that, Iris doubted her ears, and judging from the reaction, it seemed that Edwin did not anticipate the situation at all.

And as if she was ashamed of the subject she brought up, the female student lowered her head again and fell into silence.

His face was not enough, and even his earlobes were dyed red so that he could be seen even from where he was.

After a while. A girl who came to her senses helped Edwin to his feet, and the two left, but Iris still couldn’t move from the spot.

there’s something, something

It makes no sense to kneel down and beg a girl who is being dragged around by force, and to say things like ‘Do you like hugging her?’ to such a person is also absolutely impossible according to common sense.

There was something else that was even more spectacle.

The girl, who had helped Edwin up and was leading the way out of the garden, began to look around with her head as she reached a corner where people could walk.

Then, he came up close behind Edwin, lowered his head, and recreated the image of being forcibly dragged around that people had seen before.

Although he is more ignorant than his peers about matters between men and women, he is not so ignorant.

Iris had a hunch.

Clearly, there is something more that is not revealed on the surface.

***

“…still… if you look…”

“…I don’t know…Ed…stupid…”

While walking without thinking, Iris heard a familiar voice in the distance, and Iris hid herself behind a tree without realizing it.

When I slightly poked my head out and looked in the direction where the voice came from, I saw Edwin and the girl walking down the street together.

When Edwin looked around and said something to the girl, the girl puffed out her cheeks and put on a pouting expression.

Then, as if resigned, he went back behind Edwin, bowed his head again, and started walking in pace.

As Edwin looked around, his heart was pounding in fear that their eyes would meet, but luckily he passed undetected because it was dark and the trees were thickly blocking his view.

There’s absolutely no reason to hide, but you’ll find yourself at a loss for words if you run into situations like this.

As if she couldn’t give up on this, the female student made tongs with her fingers and grabbed Edwin’s elbow.

And Edwin shook his head as if he was embarrassed, but in the end it seemed that he had decided to leave the girl alone.

The two of them climbed through the front gate of the academy and exited, and Iris sat down behind a tree, lost in thought for a while.

What on earth is the relationship between the two?

It seemed that if he couldn’t solve his current curiosity, he would be constantly tormented by the thoughts of Edwin that kept popping into his head.

But how… But I can’t follow them all the time…

-tweet!

He suddenly heard birds chirping and looked up to see several birds perching on branches hanging over his head.

It seemed that his supernatural power leaked out this time as well, and he summoned the animals again regardless of his will.

A bird leaps down, lands lightly on Iris’ finger, and meets her gaze.

Iris stroked the bird’s head lightly, then jumped up as if something had come to mind.

for a moment…

An idea flashed through Iris’s mind for an instant.

If it had been Iris, who was always dignified and polite to everyone, always keeping her line and displaying the dignity of an aristocrat, she would have urged herself just by coming up with the idea, but unfortunately, she didn’t have that much room in her heart right now.

I’ll have to check the real relationship between the two by any means.

I think that’s how I can move forward.

Iris closed her eyes for a moment, took a deep breath, then opened them again to look at the birds perched on the branches.

“Check… just check…”

The birds, not knowing what she was thinking, were just looking at Iris with innocent eyes.

This is Ellie.

Somehow, it seems that the atmosphere is similar to Iris… ?lol

Instead, there is a difference in eye color.