Chapter 69: Preparation for the School Festival Part 3

This was the first time for the academy to hold a school festival and it was based on the memory of Raz and Carnas previous lives. When the date was getting closer, they started to find problems here and there, making the steering committee much busier than they already were.

Granoli.

Yes.

Raz was walking down the corridor when she was stopped by Hugan.

Hugan: The lighting equipment for rehearsal is not working.

Raz: What?! Ill go check it right away.

It seemed that the equipment installed on the stage was broken. Purchasing school equipment was an administrative task, so Raz personally headed to the hall. After confirming the situation, she found out that the equipment could no longer be used. She needed to prepare a purchase order, so she walked back to the committee office. But on the way, she was stopped again.

Granoli-san. Ive prepared the dining hall manual guide for the visitors. Can you take a look at it?

Sure. Thank you.

Right after Raz took the documents, another person came.

Oh, nice timing! Granoli-kun. The equipment that 3rd Year Class C is going to use overlapped with 1st Year Class B.

Huh?

Ill look for replacement, so can you go explain to their representatives?

Im sorry, Zone-sensei. Thank you for your help.

No worries. Its normal to make mistakes. Ganbatte.

Yes.

Just like that, her works kept piling up and she really needed every little help that she could get. As the steering committee chairperson, Carna was also swamped with documents that required her confirmation. Meanwhile, Folia was in charge of managing all the decorations utilizing her aesthetic sense.

Even though this world had magic, the amount of work that each person has to do is too much

Compared to her previous life, the amount of work that each person needed to do was more than doubled. Raz kept busying herself while wondering if they had made a mistake by pushing all the administrative work to the steering committee. At that moment, Folia came to her with a news.

Folia: Raz-chan! Carna-sama collapsed!

Raz: What

Raz had just left the teachers office when Folia came to find her. She held a bundle of documents with widened eyes.

Folia: She told me she was going to the washroom but she didnt come back. Then I found out she collapsed at the corridor. Shes at the infirmary now.

Raz: What about Prince Ruben?

Folia: I think hes on the way to the infirmary now.

Raz: Okay

Raz murmured with a dark and serious expression like never before.

I was over-optimistic I had told Claude too that they should take a break once in a while. I didnt even notice that the goddess overstrained herself

Each person had their own capacity. In other words, there was a difference in the amount of work each person could clear within the same time. And each person had different limit of physical strength.

Raz was used to accomplish her duty without much rest time on the battlefield. She was unable to accurately estimate the limit for a lady like Carna with her own physical and mental strength.

In the military, managing the physical condition of her subordinates was a matter of life and death. She deeply regretted for making such a fundamental mistake. She was shocked by the turn of events.

Raz: Let Carna-sama get a good rest. Ill cover her works. Folia, make sure to go back at 6 today and go meet Lord Moldir.

Folia: Huh?!

Folia was bewildered but Raz was being serious.

Raz: Promise me. If you cant keep the promise, Ill teleport you by force.

Folia: Okay.

Folia wanted to say more but was unable to. Raz ignored her reaction and contemplated on her next step. There was one week left until the school festival. All the steering committee members including Carna were already fatigue. This was a crucial moment. However, it was unworthy to tire oneself with the preparation if they would end up being unable to enjoy the festival.

Alright then. Its time for me to do something.

Only Raz still maintained the same work efficiency as usual. Even Ian, who was proud of his physical strength, was sleepy doing unfamiliar works.

I originally thought I shouldnt take their works because I dont want to interfere them enjoying their youth.

If she was serious, she could even run the operation by herself because she could get rid all problems more efficiently if she controlled every movement and communication. And she was a little distressed that she could afford to do her job leisurely, while her friends were desperately trying to clear their job.

Raz: Alright. Im going to clear the backlog before Carna-sama returns.

Folia: Huh?

And this was how the Raz Granoli cloning rumour started.

* * *

Raz had decided to take over Carnas job. She cleared her own tasks and went back to their office.

Raz: Claude-kun, youre safe?

Claude: How am I supposed to answer to that?

His complexion was quite bad, probably due to fatigue and anxiety. And Carnas chair looked lonely without the owner around. Diagonally to the side, Claudes work desk was messy full of documents. It was unlike his well-organized attitude. He seemed tired and he had dark circle hidden behind his fake glasses.

Raz: Nothing Im just glad to see youre safe.

Raz spoke half-jokingly. Just as she had been blaming herself for failing to notice Carnas physical condition, Claude was distressed about it too.

He had been working right by her side. Moreover, she was an important person to his master. Without a doubt, this matter had caused massive damaged to Claude.

Raz: Did Prince Ruben say anything to you?

Claude: Nothing. He just told me not to overwork myself. Hes having a meeting with Principal Harlens on Carna-samas behalf to discuss about the reception for the VIP guest.

Raz: I see.

Prince Ruben is a typical male lead character who gets very sensitive when it involves Carna-sama. Im glad Claude-kun is unharmed.

Raz felt relieved. She felt that Rubens personality was more of his true instinct instead of rashness due to immaturity. To be honest, she was put off by his strong possessive nature. But they seemed to balance each other well because her goddess had an unusually low self-esteem.

A few moments later, Adis entered through the door. He looked at Raz with a dubious face. Scholarship student, whered you been? I was looking for you.

He must have been covering up Carnas works.

Raz: Im sorry for being late. Ive cleared my tasks, so now Ill be able to help with Carnas works.

The time was 4 oclock in the evening. There were plenty of works waiting for them. But before that, she needed to do something.

Raz: Both of you, lets have a short break. You look tired. Ill make some tea.

Adis and Claude: Huh?

Raz: Whats wrong?

She couldnt understand their reaction.

Claude: Hmm. Its not the right time to drink tea leisurely. Besides, I didnt expect to hear those words from you.

Raz felt he had a good point. Normally, it was either Carna, Folia or Claude who prepared the tea. She mostly helped with cleaning the desk and tidying up the room. Her priority was her angel and goddess, so it was rare for her to personally entertained the other members.

Raz: I can make tea too. I live alone for quite some time, so I can cook too.

She explained with a dissatisfied look.

Raz: Enough talking about me. I already told Folia, Luca-sama and Ian-kun to take a break. Both of you should do the same too.

Raz went to the kitchenette at the corner of the room. There were pots, cups, tea leaves, and a few snacks on the desk. They could make some tea by using magic. For today, she specially brought over the tea leaves from her room.

I still have some snacks given by Hugh-senpai. I should share some with them.

She teleported the bag of chocolate that Hugh gave her from her room. Then she poured the tea into the cups. After preparing the drinks and snacks, she pulled a coffee table from the side.

Raz: Heres your tea. These chocolates are souvenir.

Adis and Claude stopped their work and walked up to her.

Claude: Thank you. I must be so tired. I think Im hallucinating.

Adis: Souvenir? This brand is from that famous hotel. Who gave it to you?

Both of them sat on the sofa brought by Claude from somewhere. Raz sat right next to Claude.

Raz: Youre not hallucinating. If youre aware that youre tired, then please take some rest. And this chocolate is from my admired Hugh Mnchen-senpai. If you see him later, please say thank you to him.

Adis: Mnchen? Oh, the heir to the merchant association. Hes been baiting you with foods.

Raz: Its souvenirs.

She ignored the doubtful look that he gave her and ate the chocolate. This is delicious. Just as expected from a famous brand. It was so delicious her taste buds were dancing.

Claude: You really like sweets.

He smiled seeing Raz eating happily. Adis had a dissatisfied look as he picked up his cup.

After a while, Raz started to discuss about the pending tasks.

Raz: About Carna-samas works, leave it to me. Im her assistant too.

Adis: Alright. You dont need any help?

Raz: Hmm. Ill let you know if theres any.

She nodded at him. Then, she turned to Claude and was about to call his name when he fell unconscious. Adis jumped up in surprised but Raz put a finger on her lips and asked him to keep quiet. Claude was sleeping on her shoulder.

Raz: He looks so tired. Adis-sama, can you help with his work? Let him catch some sleep.

Looking at her talking calmly, he sighed and replied Alright.

Raz: Thank you. I actually want him to sleep on a bed, but

Carna was sleeping at the infirmary. Claude wont be able to rest if he went there too. Raz used her magic and laid him down on the sofa.

Raz: Hmm. I should take off his glasses.

He has a very good-looking face. As expected from a cast of an otome game.

She teleported a pillow and blanket for him. Then she put on a steam eye mask for him as an extra service to complete the sleeping set. Leave the rest to us. Have a nice sleep.

She stood up and turned to Adis. Alright then. Lets do our best, Adis-sama.

It took a while before he replied Un.

Raz looked at him puzzled.

Oh no! Is he sick too? Is this steering committee a black company[1]?! Is this going to be another story titled School festival in isekai is like a black company, I ended up dying and reincarnate? Such a lame story wont be popular. Oops, I digress.

She reached out her hand and touched his forehead. Then she measured his pulse on his neck.

Adis: ?!

Raz: Normal temperature. Normal pulse.

Adis was speechless.

Raz: Are you feeling unwell? Overstrained yourself?

Adis widened his eyes while she looked at him with a serious face.

Adis: I- Im fine.

He grabbed her wrist and moved it from his neck.

Raz: Okay. Thats good then. Oh, sorry. I touched you without permission. I thought you have fever because of your reaction.

She tried to act nonchalant while inwardly screamed; Is he mad because I touched his neck?! Her face turned pale. Im so sorry. Did I offend you? I wont touch your neck again!

Adis looked like he understood something and his expression relaxed. Forget it. Can we start our work now?

Raz nodded her head vigorously. Yes! Ill finish the work as soon as possible. She didnt want to offend him any further. He was the son of that Grim Reaper.

And its bad if he complaint to his mother too!!

Raz imagined what would happen if he complaint that a commoner tried to strangle him. Compared to the lack of manpower in the steering committee, she was more worried about the consequence of her lack of consideration.

[1] Black company: A company that habitually flouts labor standards exploiting their workers. Wiki.