I absolutely had no such intention.
Alicia-sama closed her notebook, which was filled with meticulous notes.
Wow, impressive. Could she have been diligently recording the content of that seemingly casual lecture?
Alicia-sama is really diligent.
“Yes, indeed. The story about trying to catch a lightning-attributed mouse monster and having his hair standing on end for a while was quite enjoyable.”
… It was entertaining, including the part where he ultimately failed to catch it, but it won’t be on the exam. Too bad.
“Now, let’s head back to the dormitory for lunch. Cristea-sama and the others will be having their lunch in the special dormitory, right? May I join you part of the way?”
As Alicia-sama finished gathering her belongings and stood up, Adry-sama, who had been attending class next to ours, rushed over.
“Hey, how about we all go to the cafeteria for lunch today?”
“The cafeteria?”
Ah, she must be referring to the one where I provided the recipes.
In addition to the cafeteria in the salon building between the boys’ and girls’ dormitories, there are also cafeterias scattered around for those who find it difficult or inconvenient to return there.
One of them is the cafeteria where I provided recipes for gyudon and roast beef in the past, and it has become popular among hungry students, including those in the Knight Division.
Mariel-chan and I can eat there for free as a reward for providing the recipes, but it’s a bit uncomfortable, so we don’t go there often.
“There’s a limited-time challenge menu available now. Since everyone in the Knight Division is going, I thought I’d give it a try too.”
“I’m just accompanying Adry, he won’t take no for an answer.”
Sei replied, looking exasperated as Adry-sama firmly wrapped an arm around him.
A challenge menu? I wonder what that could be.
Maybe they’re trying out some new dishes.
Feeling curious, I exchanged a glance with Mariel-chan and decided to invite Alicia-sama.
“Since we’re already going, Alicia-sama, would you like to join us? It’s a popular café with dishes made using Laas.”
“La-lars? Th-that rumored cafeteria?!”
Ah, even though the misunderstanding has been cleared up, it seems there’s still some hesitation.
Going back to the dormitory to eat now wouldn’t be much fun, so I thought it would be nice to have lunch together.
“Umm, there are other dishes besides Lars…”
“I-I will go! Lars dishes, right!”
“Huh? A-Alicia-sama, you don’t have to force yourself…”
“I would like to try the Lars dish that my friends recommend as delicious!”
“Alicia-sama…!”
With a determined expression as if she had made up her mind, it was both gratifying and sobering to see her agree.
I realized just how much my actions as a noble’s daughter had been inappropriate.
“Oh? Has Allie finally stopped being stubborn and decided to eat? Let’s go then!”
… At times like this, I envy Adry-sama’s obliviousness to the atmosphere.
Well then! It’s a good opportunity to show Alicia-sama just how delicious the food can be!
Off to the cafeteria we go!