Chapter 52 Declaration of War?

So tired

William and Joshua slump on their desks.

Id never thought hed make us run for two hours

William, who has finally calmed his breath, mutters in a weak voice while looking around the classroom.

Many students inside the classroom are more exhausted than the two.

Stamina is a hunters life! that teacher, his brain must be made up of muscle too.

Joshua has been training since a year ago, but he cant hide his tiredness.

Well you do need stamina in actuality.

The only one who doesnt look tired at all, George replies nonchalantly.

The beginner class of Practical Skill for Hunters ended with just running around the academy for two whole hours. Since they didnt need to use their brain in that class, its Georges sole win.

Is Emma-sama still on the way?

Joshua looks at the classroom door while fixing his disheveled clothes.

That girl Did she cause another trouble?

Ah, Prince!

Theres Prince Edwards figure at the door.

Noticing them from Williams call, the Prince comes over together with a tall boy.

From your appearance, I guess this years Practical Skills for Hunters Beginner class content is still running for two hours?

With a hand sign, The Prince stops the students in the class who want to bow and chats George and William up.

Is the Prince in the intermediate class?

Hearing the Princes words, George asks back.

Thats because I enrolled last year. I just took Monster Science this year. its tough to run for so long at your age, isnt it, William?

The Prince sympathizes with William, the youngest of the students.

There are no age restrictions for academy enrollment, but the class content doesnt necessarily consider all ages and gender. Of course, theres also the status difference.

The Prince also had a hard time last year.

The boy next to the Prince teased him with a mischievous smile.

Arthur, dont say unnecessary stuff. George, William, let me introduce you. This is my friend at school, Arthur Bell.

The boy called Arthur introduces himself still with that mischievous look.

You are George-kun and William-kun from the Stuart House, right. Ive heard a lot about you from His Highness. well, compared to what he said about the Stuart Houses princess, its only 1/10, though.

Arthur!!!

The Prince is totally being played with.

Arthur seems to be the same age as the Prince, but his adult-like physique makes him stand out. Since the Bell House is a lineage of knights for generations, he may be the Princes friend/bodyguard.

Ah, thats right, Prince, can I introduce someone to you? This is our childhood friend, Joshua Rothschild.

Joshua, who had been hiding in Georges shadow, immediately makes a bow.

I am Joshua Rothschild. Your Highness. I have been granted the Baron title this year, staining the lowest seat in the nobility.

With the Princes permission, Joshua lifts his head.

Hoo so you are the freckled Joshua, huh

The Prince still remembers the name that came out during Jadwigas strict playing house last year.

Yes, I am quite close with the Stuart House, especially with Emma-sama.

The moment the grinning Joshua replies to the Princes words, lightning sparks seem to form between the two.

awesome! That dude, Joshua! He just declares war with the Prince!

The former commoner who just become a Baron this year against the Prince!?

Wait, wait, did he said Rothschild? If he were the son of that company, his assets would line up across the country, right?

The students in the class who unfortunately happen to be present converse to each other with their eyes.

The fact that the Prince likes Emma got totally exposed at the royal castle party. Its no wonder since the Prince, who hardly ever change his expression, seemed like a completely different person in front of Emma.

The listless atmosphere after the Practical Skills for Hunters changes completely, and nobody moves even a twitch. The royal capital has finally got warmer, but it feels like winter in the classroom.

Fufufu, I guess its this classroom?

Thank god. The embroidery teacher rushed us, so I thought we wouldnt make it in time.

Im looking forward to Monster Science, Caitlyn.

Looking forward to Monster Science, huh, Catherine.

The class for Monster Science is large, so I guess no need to worry about securing seats.

What broke the frozen atmosphere in the classroom was the voice of girls who hadnt been heard in Monster Science class in recent years.

Ah- Joshua! How was Practical Skills for Hunters?

Because Joshua, opposite the Prince, is facing the door, Emma calls out to him.

The other students, who miserably cant even move, talk with their eyes.

why are girls here?

That voice is Emma-sama? Right? Of all people, she called out to Joshua first rather than the Prince!

What is this situation? Has the academys first day ever been this tense?

The Prince turns around after hearing Emmas voice.

My, its the Prince, Caitlyn.

My, its the Prince, huh, Catherine.

Pushing the head of the happy-go-lucky twins, Francesca and Marion give the Prince a bow.

Emma! Why are you here?

The Princes voice becomes lively. He didnt expect he could meet Emma because there are only required courses for boys today.

I take Monster Science class. Does the Prince also take Monster Science?

Emma answers with a soft and fluffy smile.

Not wearing a veil as she did at the party, the big scar on Emmas right cheek stands out, but her smile alone soothes the extremely tense students.

Cute

Good

As usual, they only talked with their eyes, but the important part was that their eyes turned into flickering hearts The boys in this world are somehow too simple.

So you are also together with Onii-sama and William. Um?

Emma tilts her head to the unfamiliar Arthur beside the Prince.

Looking around, Arthur asks Emma for a handshake without hiding his mischievous smile.

Nice to meet you, princess! My name is Arthur Bell. Marion over there is my little sister. You seem to be getting along well, I see?

He proceeds to kiss Emmas hand but got stopped by Marion.

Older Brother, you mess around too much.

Why did you stop me, Marion? You always do it yourself, dont you?

There are no young ladies who feel uncomfortable being kissed by me, but Older Brother isnt like that!

While the older brother being the older brother, the younger sister is also being the younger sister.

Fufufu, you two get along well, dont you?

When Emma softly smiles again, Arthur brings his face closer.

Cute~ huh~, with this, even the Prince has fallen

Being pulled by the Prince, Arthur loses his balance.

Quit it, Arthur! Also, how long do you want to hold her hand for.

The Prince takes Arthurs hand off Emma and hides her behind his back in a protective manner.

His action is really princely, but getting lost in confusion, he is holding Emmas hand right now.

William Why is my little sister, so uselessly popular with boys?

Cause shes around 40 on the inside, let alone being conscious of it herself, she looks at them with a motherly view Should I say it has aroused some unnecessary and strange thoughts

George and William hold their head while talking to each other whisperingly.

Authors note: Between those pitiful students who were talking with their eyes was Francescas older brother or he is supposed to