How To Live As An Academy Extra Villain

72 – Wings (3)

“This is amazing. I definitely think I understand why spiritists are treated like that…”

A drop of water in his left hand, and a small fire burning in the air in his right hand. Each spirit bounces on top of it. It’s like playing around in a comfortable, soft bed.

Today was the day I was able to minister to my second spirit, and now the spirits I have with me are one water spirit and one fire spirit.

And at the same time, I finally naturally came up with a way to use magic through spirits. It may be a little too late, but anyway, a special ability is a special ability.

“How are you…? Is there anything strange or anything…?”

Eugenia, who was watching the scene next to me, asks.

“Nothing in particular. I’ve been maintaining the dual attribute for several minutes, and it doesn’t overload, and I don’t feel any mana consumption at all. It definitely seems to be manifesting through the spirit.”

“Wow…then it’s finally done…! Congratulations…! It’s really great!”

Eugenia listened to my confident words and loved it as if it were her own work. When I stop manifesting magic and throw it at the target point, water and fire collide together at a slight distance. Along with a hissing sound, light smoke rises from the spot.

“Still, it looks like you need a staff to accurately hit a long distance point. Also, is this similar to regular magic?”

“I think so… I wonder if I could practice during vacation…? Carrying a cane is allowed starting in the second year when your major is decided…”

“Sounds like a good idea. Should we stop here for today?”

“…Good! You worked hard. hehehe…”

In a clearing in the forest illuminated by moonlight, the soft cries of insects can be heard from all directions. We each found a tree stump and sat down.

It is true that spirit magic does not consume mana and allows simultaneous chanting of multiple attributes without any special costs, but it does not seem to include mental power. My mind is filled with that blank feeling that I get when I read a book or study for a long time.

However, I wonder if there are differences from person to person, and unlike me, Eugenia has no problems with that at all. Even though I am ministering to 8 spirits, which is four times my size. Maybe it’s because she has extraordinary talent.

Eugenia, who was sitting a little distance away from me, opened the conversation again today.

“…What happened with that kid…? Did you say it was Ellie…?”

“I decided to stay away from the academy for a while. It attracted more attention than I initially thought.”

“…Is it because of something that happened earlier…? I’m sorry…I tried to stop you from the side…”

After hearing my answer, Eugenia trailed off, looking a little downcast.

“What do you have to be sorry about? And I was originally thinking of doing that. The time just came a little early.”

“…I see…then…that…”

Eugenia still seems to have more to ask me. After several hesitations, Eugenia takes a deep breath and asks.

“Um…what will Edwin do at the prom…?”

“Me? I don’t think I’m going?”

“Huh…? Uh…! Why…? Weren’t you going with that kid…?”

“I already asked, but they said they couldn’t go because there was a family event that day. So there’s no one in particular to go with, and I’m just not going…”

“Well… then come with me…!”

At Eugenia’s sudden words, my head naturally turns towards her. Eugenia was covering her mouth with both hands. As if he was surprised by what he said. Even though darkness spreads everywhere, only her red face is clearly visible.

“Aren’t you going with that…your friend?”

“…He asked me to go with him. He said he would also introduce me to the new friends I made.”

“But why?”

“…I don’t know. I guess I have to say I didn’t feel like it for some reason…”

“Then who else? It seemed like there were quite a few students talking to me?”

“…I don’t like those people…I’m not even close with them, but I feel like they only talk to me at times like this…”

Eugenia makes a pouty expression and slightly pushes her lips forward.

“So, I was originally debating whether to go or not… but I didn’t know that you didn’t have anyone to go with… Well… by any chance, then… Ugh…”

With a face even redder than before, Eugenia lowered her head.

Unlike the original, I don’t know why he rejected Eugene’s offer, but maybe it’s because his personality is a little different now.

Because of her shyness, Eugenia felt like she was being swayed by Eugene’s opinions for a while in the original work, but it doesn’t seem to be to that extent now.

Seeing him express his opinion like this even though he is shy, it seems clear that he has gained more confidence than at first.

“Well… isn’t that so…? Because you and Eugene don’t get along well… if you see me together…”

Eugenia spoke cautiously with a droopy expression, as if something had occurred to her belatedly.

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“I’m sorry… I guess it’s a bit like that… I guess I just didn’t hear it…”

“No. Shall we go together then? It doesn’t really matter to me.”

“Uh, uh…?”

Eugenia’s face becomes blank for a moment, as if she had heard an unbelievable joke.

“Really…? But what about the problem I just mentioned…?”

“I’ll take care of that. There’s a way to disguise yourself. Instead, I think you’ll have to go alone and give me my name in order to submit a list. Can you do that?”

“It’s…of course…that’s it…! Wow…waaa…!”

Eugenia jumps up from her seat, turns around and holds her face. As if her feelings were conveyed to the spirits, as many as eight spirits danced round and round in the air.

I wonder if it would be that good, but if you think about it, Eugenia grew up in the countryside, so she must have a lot of dreams about the ball.

No one will recognize you if you wear glasses anyway, so it’s better to make it clear that you’ve decided to pay attention.

If I had received recommendations from both Ellie and Eugenia, I might have been a little embarrassed, but fortunately, I was able to ease my worries.

“Then I guess I need to get ready. Do you know how to dance?”

Eugenia, who was laughing to herself, suddenly looks shocked. As if a wall of reality had crashed into my imagination, which was filled with only the sparkle of the prom.

Twisting her hair, Eugenia speaks in an unconfident tone.

“Well…no…I have no idea…should I sign up for ballroom lessons…? But then you…”

“That’s it. It’s time for the lesson. Just practice with me.”

“Huh…? Edwin. You know how to dance too…?”

“No? I only know the basics. But that’s enough.”

It is a known fact that half of the freshmen are commoners, but the academy does not require much from them, starting with the prom in the first semester of their first year. Even if you go to a class, they will teach you exactly at that level, and there is no need to wear glasses to disguise yourself.

“Then, let’s practice together every time we meet until the prom. Actually, it’s been a while since I’ve danced. I’ll teach you and get the hang of it again. Is that okay?”

“…huh…”

“Then let’s just say that’s how you dance, do you have clothes?”

“Uh…uh…that’s…”

Eugenia’s confidence falls even further than before. I remember what it looked like when I first saw it. It may not happen immediately, but every time Eugenia shows these emotions, a chill runs through my body.

“I brought something with me…but it’s a bit old…it’s old and out of fashion…what should I do…? Even if it’s a bit of a stretch, I can get a new one…”

“That’s all I need. Do you have time this holiday? I know a clothing store, so if you have time, we can go out together and get the repairs done…”

“Phew…holiday…ha…ha…”

While speaking, Eugenia suddenly lowers her head. And as I look at her like that, the words I heard in Professor Claretta’s class earlier begin to come to mind again.

‘If you propose an appointment just for the two of you, you are effectively requesting companionship… ‘

‘Especially when you ask to use a holiday, etc., you can’t suggest it if you don’t have the heart… ‘

‘Among them, having a secret meeting with just the two of you in the middle of the night is something you should absolutely refrain from… ‘

My standards were centered solely on Ellie, and I even said that Ellie’s words were typical of an old-fashioned professor. However, if Eugenia didn’t know much about that, she might have taken Claretta’s words at face value.

“I’m sorry. Is it because of what we heard in class earlier? I’ll tell the clothing store, so just leave it alone…”

“Huh? No…! It’s okay! Come on, let’s go together…! I don’t have any plans for the holidays anyway…”

Eugenia, who had been lost in her own world, suddenly came to her senses after hearing my words. And he hastily accepts my recommendation.

“There’s no need to push yourself too hard…and I just remembered that we can think of another way to meet at night like this…”

“No! No. It’s nothing. It’s really okay…hehehe, it’s okay…”

Eugenia stops me, and after a moment of silence, asks a question.

“…Well, what about you…? You’re fine…?”

“To be honest, I don’t really feel anything…”

“The kid that goes with you…? They say Ellie is like that too…?”

“Ellie said it was because the professor was so old…no one cares about such things these days…”

“I guess it’s because I’m from the past…no one cares these days…”

After hearing my answer, Eugenia turns around and starts muttering something.

“That child is a friend, and I am also a friend… Then what is there that only I can’t do…? Huh… come to your senses, Eugenia…”

Much later. Finally, after thinking for a long time, Eugenia comes towards me again.

“I think the professor seems a bit old-fashioned… In today’s world, that kind of thing is a bit outdated…”

“Okay. Then, let’s meet on the first day of this holiday. Is that okay?”

“…Yes. Good…”

Eugenia nodded, and the spirits danced happily around her.