Quick Switch
Looking at Catherine, and who knows how he interpreted it,
“See that? She’s clearly disgusted! Low-ranking nobles really don’t know their place!!”
Bon yelled.
““““““““““Ha!?””””””””””
Everyone was dumbfounded.
“Haaah… Um, are you talking about me? You listened to the introductions, didn’t you?”
“Of course I did. You’re… uh…”
“Joan,” Kosshi whispered.
“Right! Joan, wasn’t it?”
“Yes, that’s right…”
“See? That’s exactly why country nobles are hopeless. A noble lady going to the Adventurers’ Guild, defending commoners, your upbringing really shows.”
Snap.
“Huh? What did you just say?”
“Ah, crap… Joan, calm down,” Zack rushed to stop her, but—
“What… what’s with that tone of yours? I’m from a count’s house!”
“So what? You keep repeating count this, count that, but earlier you said only Cathy outranks you? What about me, a daughter of a margrave family, huh? Say it.”
“W-what are you talking about? Y-you’re a baron’s or viscount’s daughter, aren’t you?”
“Tsk… Shall I introduce myself again? Joan Lampail, eldest daughter of a Margrave family! Any complaints!?”
““W-what!?””
“And? You said you were an F-rank at the capital guild, right?”
“Y-yeah! B-but I’m still higher than a G!”
“When did I ever say I was a G? Who? When? Don’t make up nonsense! I’m a D-rank at the Lampail Guild!”
She pulled out her guild plate from her collar and showed it.
“Seriously… Lampail Guild…”
“D-rank… that’s equivalent to a C-rank in the capital guild.”
“Whoa…”
Most of the boys in class were amazed at the mention of the Lampail Guild. In contrast, Bon and Kosshi hung their heads.
“Hey, you get it now? Inside the academy, everyone’s equal, got it? And before that, you’ve been looking down on commoners, but nobles only live well because of their hard work! We live off the money they earn through sweat and effort! The food we eat, the clothes we wear, everything’s thanks to them, so don’t go looking down on them!!”
““……””
“You hearing me?”
“… My bad.”
“What’s bad?”
“I… I insulted a margrave’s daughter.”
“I’m not bothered about that. There’s someone else you owe an apology to, right? Not me.”
“… I… I looked down on commoners… sorry. Even though we’re equals here, I… I just wanted to feel a little superior… I-I’m really sorry.”
Bon apologized, voice trembling.
“Well then, let’s hear a few words in response.”
Joan turned to the boy from the capital who had chuckled earlier.
“Eh!? Me?”
Caught off guard, the boy thought for a moment.
“Um… if you just act normal from now on… I’m okay with that, I guess? Right?”
“Eh? Ah… yeah… let’s get along.”
The kid beside him, the one who elbowed him earlier, agreed to forgive Bon too.
“Okay, let’s wrap this up then… Phew. I’m thirsty. Tea, tea~ … gulp gulp gulp… ahhh, delicious!!”
[Pfft, ahahahahahaha!] [Ehehehe.]“Eh!? What?”
Looking around in confusion, Joan found everyone laughing at her, including Bon, who had teared up, and Kosshi, who had gone pale.
Why? Why’s everyone laughing?
Even Bon and Kosshi? Why!?
Zack looked exasperated, Belle was hunched over, shoulders shaking… vibrating from laughter…
“What is it?”
Joan spun around and asked the boy from the capital.
“Ahaha… just… Young lady Joan… you switch gears way too fast… heh, heh…”
“Well, the conversation’s over, I was thirsty… Oh, and stop with the young lady.’”
“Ah, then Joan?”
“Perfect! Uh… wait, what was your name again?”
“Oi! Geez. I’m Souya, nice to meet you.”
“Ah, I’m Riki. Nice to meetcha~”
The boy next to him introduced himself too, and Souya leaned in quietly.
“Thanks for earlier. Seriously helped me out.”
“Nah, don’t mention it.”
“Alright everyone~ sorry to keep you waiting~ your beloved Ms. Lallanoa is back~!”
Finally, the teacher returned and started handing out the academic test results.
“Our class is excellent~ We have ten students who are exempt from everything~! I’m so happy~ ehehe~ Everyone else, don’t lose heart, okay~? If there’s anything you don’t understand, come ask me anytime~”
[Yeeees~]“Now~ about the attribute-specific classes I mentioned during orientation~ As explained, they’ll help you utilize your attributes better~ From now, split into groups for explanations. Fire goes to 1-B, Water to 1-C, Wind to the library, Lightning to the cafeteria, Earth to the greenhouse~ Oh, and those of you who are Null-attribute will have special classes in 1-A starting this year~”
Special classes?
Null-attribute students used to just self-study…
I was planning to sneak out and take some requests…
“And~ what’s more~ we have a special lecturer from the graduate academy~ Let’s have them join us now~! Professor, please come in~”
Graduate academy? Professor?
No way… right?
Click click click click…
A white coat fluttered as someone entered the classroom…
“This is Professor Juliette Longest~”
“Pleased to meet you, everyone.”
With a sparkle in her eye behind her silver-rimmed glasses, Juliette turned towards Joan and winked.
Aunt Julie is heeeeere!
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